The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-08-30
LATEST NEWS BY THE BOAT.

LATEST NEWS BY The BOAT.
The steamer Comet has not made her
appearance at this port since Tuesday
morning, but to the kindness of friend
we are indebted for Milwaukee paper,
Of Wednesday evening, brought by the
propeller San. 1t contains the following
news:
New York, Aug, %.
A despatch says the ship simonds.
British vessel owned in St. Johns, N. B.,
has been lying in the port of Quebec some
three weeks, flying a secession flag.
Mr.. Adams, Minister TO England writes
that in the British mind the independence
of the rebels is fully admitted as mill
tary and political necessity; that their ac~
acknowledgement by England is but ques
ton of time and prudent courtesy; that
while Britain is impatient to get cotton
from the south in exchange for manufac>
tured goods, she is anxious not to lose
northern markets and is unwilling to part
with her.
The hope of breaking the Morrill, Tariff
by the same means with which she chained
the North with the Walker Tariff, and that
two or three more successes like that of
Bull Run would entitle the slaveocracy to
immediate recognition.
The steamer jamestown, By rebel bap-
tism the "Patrick Henry" is said to have
run the blockade at Fort Monroe, and gone
out to sea on the night of the 18th. She
is fast and must prove dangerous.
Washington, Aug. q.
A letter received here from Tennessee,
says $500 rebels are under arms in that
State, in the Lagrange district. All but
twenty four Of the male inhabitants have
enlisted in the rebel army.
The pickets of Beauregard's army are
nearer Arlington Heights than ever be-
fore. But this fact, it is believed, indicates
an attack.
Quite an alarm was oceasoned at the
chain bridge over the Potomac last night
by report that the enemy was advancing.
No enemy appeared.
Secretary Seward left the city this morn
ing for New York, whittier he goes to ar
range a new passport system.
Private advices from Kentucky repre-
sent that State as being on the verge of
civil war; The union men are ready for
whatever issue secession may force them.
Washington is quiet to-day.
Cyattstown, Nd, Aug. 81.
1t is reported that Col. Geary has adyi-
ces of An attack from the rebels. An
officer reported hearing heavy firing near
Poolesville, supposed to have been between
Gen. Stones advanced guard and some of
Gen. Johnston's forces. A full battery and
the N. Y. Tammany regiment departed for
the scene of action. The mail carrier al
so reported hearing firing in the same di
rection, and believed fight was going on
near Edwards Ferry.
Philadelphia, Aug. q.
The Baltimore evening papers have the
following:
Fortress Monroe, Aug 90.
The expected expedition has sailed, IN
der command of Gen. Butler. 1t consists
of the frieates Minnesota, Wabash, and
Pawnee, gum boats Monticello, Harriet
Lane, and several steamers and propelers,
schooners and barges. The vessels carry
over 100 guns and 1000 men, but their
destination is unknown.
Louisville, Aug. 81.
Governor Moor, in the New Orleans Pic
ayune, calls on each family to contribute
blankets for the soldiers.
The Savannah Republican says.the Con
federate authorities conld within week so
far complete the defences, that no Federal
fleet can enter harbor or inlet or land
troops on the coast of Georgia.
The Charleston Courier says, an iron
clad steamer, named Randolph, of 1900
tons, has been purchased at Savannah, for
the coast of South Carolina. She makes
from Is to IA knots per hour. The Little
Rock True Democrat Of the 22d learns that
the Missouri State troops under command
of Price, left Springfield for Camp Walk,
err on the 10th, and that McCulloch and
force had gone to Camp Scott.
A second battalion of cavalry has organ
lied at Knoxville, Tenn.
The Fort Smith Times says an abun
dance of militay stores are being convey