The Portland daily press., 1862-07-18
LATEST BY EVENING PAPERS.

Threatened Difficulty at Harper's Ferry
Stores RemOred- Our Pickets reported
driren in-Fierce Battle expected at Vim
chester-Skirmish at Hdrris0ns Landing
Matters IN Kentucky-Co9fscation Bill
Approced.
NEW YORK, July II.
Harper's Ferry correspondent of the Tri-
bune, under drte of July 15 states that fears
are entertained thatwe shall soon have trouble
In consequence of the threatening appearance
of matters at Winchester, the stores and all
other valuabes of the army have been safely
removed here.
1t is reported here that our pickets were
driven in below Winchester last evening.
In anticipation of danger the telegraph office
at that place has been removed mile from
town, near the Notifications.
The friends Of the South here and at Mar
tinsburg are acting as if they had heard good
news, and express confidence that the rebels
will make raid into the Valley as far as Win
chester before many days.
There seems to be general impression here
that Winchester will be the scene of fierce
battle before week.
1t is rumored that Jackson with half the
large army which he took to Richmond so sud
denly, has returned and been reinforced BY
numerous guerrilla bands.
During the past ten days our vast depots of
supplies at New Creek Martinsburg and other
places have been broken up and the stores re-
moved elsewhere.
The Times army correspondent under date
OF 18th, states the position of the main BODY of
the army near Harrison's Landing, remains
unchanged.
Yesterday squadron of the 9th u s. cav
airy went a mile beyond the pickets for the
purpose OF preventing the surprise of fatigue
party. The enemy's videttes were discovered
half mile in advance. For upwards of two
hours the two parties sat quietly on their
horses, watching each other until the enemy
became exceedingly restless and showed signs
OF hostility. The 9th allowed him to advance
few yards, and then gave him volley from
their carbines, A few shots were fired in re-
turn by the rebels, on which they turned about
and galloped Off No one injured on our side.
The enemy lost three wounded and one taken
prisoner. At night the pickets were posted on
the line occupied by the cavalry, consequently
our pickets advanced one mile
The main force of the rebels is not less than
ID miles from our exterior line which would
locate them on the Trent and Gaines Mills. the
former of which is on the west and the latter
on the east side of the Chickahominy.
Our new base of operations will lead to our
approaching Richmond from another quarter
than that Of Mechanicsville or Fair Oaks. The
public will readily perceive the direction most
likely to be taken by the enemy. The only
1NN't'h &c Nhtu W III dttiNt OptIdtiODS DE CON-
menced.
The people of the North are as competent as
myself to judge of what is required to hasten
forward the suspicious moment. Give us re-
Inducements and we will give you Richmond
Reinforcements have already arrived: but do
not fear repletion-the more men we have and
the sooner they join us, the better it will be for
themselves, and the country and the cause.
The transport Vanderbilt with flag of truce,
went IN the river for he ,,urpas. Of
bringing down our sick and wounded. She
returned at late hour last night, with about
POO ON board.
LOUISVILLE. July 16
Morgan was at Midway yesterday and cut
the telegraph, tore up the railroad and took
everything convertible to his use He had
four twelve pound howitzers, but is said to
have had only six rounds of ammunition. He
LETT Tor Georgetown last evening and encamp-
ed on Gonos' Farm. He said he would visit
Lexington and Frankfort before he got
through with his job. Lexingtonians say they
have ample force to protect the town, but not
enough to take the offensive.
LArER.-Our pickets are falling back on
the Georgetown road. The rebels are APP
preaching in force. Our men, with several
pieces of artillery. are marching on George
town to meet the rebels. The railroad and
telegraph to Midway are repaired, but the
burnt bridge at keysers has not yet been re-
built
WASHINGTON, July II.
Among the combinations by the Senate last
night, were that of S. +. Miller as Associate
Judge of the Supreme Court; Charles d. Fes-
sender and J. X. rockingham as Aides de
Camp, with rank of Colonel and Lieutenant
Colonel respectively; G. +. Buckinham AS
Brig. Gen. of Vols; Henry Connolly to Gov
of New Mexico; +. Salmon. Brig General of
Vols; c. c. Washburn, Col. J. Ammon, Col
j. Gill, Brig. Gen'ls.
The President has approved the confiscation