The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05
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WASHINGTON, June 30.

Herald Despatch. 1t is reported that
the misunderstanding between JEFF. Davis
and Generals Beauregard and Lee, that
have been noted for some time past, have
occasioned the latter to resign his position.
1t is certain that private letters from Lee
to his old associates in the United States
army, have disclosed his dissatisfaction in
the rebel service.
1t is said the steamer Freedom was so
severely treated in the recent conflict, that
she will be condemned She is new boat.
1t appears the Government does not re-
gard the occupation of Harper's Ferry at
present as of any great Importance now that
everything of Importance has been de-
stroyed.
The Massachusetts, LIST Regiment applied
to the War Department to permit them to
celebrate the Fourth of July somewhere on
Virginia soil. The answer is not yet
known.
The impression is strong tonight that
forward movement will be made during the
next twenty -four hours.
Gen. Mcdowell will not be super
seeded.
The correspondent OF the Journal of
Commerce says the programme of the war
in Virginia, as published by the press of
Virginia. will be carried out with energy
and will be the first chapter of the great
war. The Confederates do not underrate
the resources of our Government, and only
in case of their success would assume often
sive operations. Recent developments look
as though Scott did not intend any forward
movements in Virginia during the summer.
Tribune correspondence The President
has determined not to entertain any propo-
sition whatever till the rebels entirely sub
NIT. Army officers declare it impossible to
make forward movement until more wa
CONS arrive. 1000 will be finished by the
18th of July.
WASHINGTON, July l.
Especial to Post. Gen. Beauregard has
issued another proclamation forbidding the
passing of any person through his lines ex-
cept with pass from jeff. Davis.
Another skirmish occurred last night near
Alexandria between the Fire Zouaves of
New York and party of rebel scouts. 1t
is reported that two Zouaves and six rebels
were killed.
The troops across the Potomac ask for
more artillery. They will secure it before
an advance movement is made. The Rich
mond Enquirer declares that all the enemy
fear is the artillery.
ALEXANDRIA, July l.
The bravery of our pickets has had a
good effect. N OF single case of tamperipg
with the lines of our troops was reported
this morning. The affair of yesterday took
place at the junction of the Richmond and
Fairfax roads, about three and half miles
out. The attacking force consisted of four
teen cavalry, who left their horses some dis
lance of and attacked the septinels sta.
toned at the cross roak. The latter were
assisted by two pickets on the Fairfax
road. The rebels retreated, leaving their
dead comrades on the field also four car
bines and three revolvers. Our men only
| fired four shots, but with fatal effect.
WASHINGTON, July l.
It is stated on good authority, that the
morning of the sixth of July will find Fair
fax Court House in possession of the federal
troops. A column will move in the place
and drive out or capture the 5000 rebels
who now hold it; the rebels are running
the cars within ten miles of Alexandria. He
says that at Fairfax Station, slaves are COW
ering the track with large amount of
earth.
If the programme was carried out Col.
Stone took possession of the Maryland
Heights and Harper's Ferry to day. One
piece of artillery planted there will prevent
the rebels from reoccupying that place.
VIM. Brent, of South Carolina, and
Henry Scott, of Maryland, have been ar
rested as spies.
A most significant article, published
simultaneously in the Paris Patrie and
Monaeur, the semi official organs of Napo-
leon, foreshadowing the coming recognition
of the rebel states of the South as an indie.
pendent power by the Emperor. His Ma.
jesty announces both for himself and other
European powers that the Confederacy Will
be acknowledged as the new kingdom of
Italy is now acknowledged, when it shows
that it can maintain itself and that interna-
tional relations can be established with its
rulers.
Iribune's despatch. Major General
Fremont received his commission to day in
the regular army. The only other Major
| General SO commissioned is Gen. McClel>
Ian, to whom he therefore ranks next.
WASHINGTON, July 2.
Lieut.. Col. g. w. Ripley, chief Of the
ordnance bureau, has to-day received the
brevet of Brig. General U. S. A. The ap-
pointment is received with general approval.
The marine company Of the LIST Rhode
Island Regiment left Washington yesterday
by rail. Their destination is unknown.
Major Gen. Fremont has not yet been
assigned to command. He expresses hope
that he may not long remain quiet.
WASHINGTON, July 2.
Special to Commercial Treasury notes
of the denomination of $50, and redeema-
bic in two years, are aAoat in business
circles.
The Virginia rebel convention has passed
an ordinance in which it declares it to be
treason for any citizen of that state to hold
office under the Federal government, after
the LIST of July.
WASHINGTON, July 2.