Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-03-21
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WASHINGTON, March ia special to
the New York World says that Cement
c. BurIing, of Philadelphia, arrived here
to-day bearing a rumor that the rebels /
intend another Invasion of Marylardl /
His statements are entitled to some /
credit, from the fact that he made the |
earliest announcement of Lees intended /
invasion Of Maryland last June. Some /
facts in partial corroboratiou Of this re- /
port are known here. Il IS believed the /
enemy is burning to avenge 5be foray Of |
Gen. Fitzpatrick, and that while Lieut. |
General Grant is preparing for the cap
ture Of Richmond Lee will execute one
his bold Observation-Disclosures his com
munications with the rebel capitol, and
make dash for Washington, or for the
rear of the Army of the Potomac
Two Of cur soldiers were captured yes
terday, near Munson's Hill, showing that
the rebel scouts are within our lines and
active preparations forthe defence Of the
forts around Washington indicate that
the military authorities are apprehensive
Of a foray at least, if not for movement
Of the main body Of Lees army towards
the national capitol
Gen Meredith left for St Louis to-
night, where he is ordered.
The House Naval Committee has sub
mitted the question for selecting a site
for the Navy Yard at some point on the
Ohio river, and Gen. Morehead, Of Pa,
is to examine into the matter and report
at an early day
Secretary Chase has been called upon
by large number Of members and 9th
ers, urging the claims Of their particular
friends as agents to be employed under
the gold bill It is understood that the
Secretary does not intend to make any
such appointment The matter will be
left to the Assistant Treasurer Of New
York.
Especial 70 Tribune,l
WASHINGTON, March ls.-Stewart has
not crossed at fredericksburg with 5000
men. Gray writes from headquarters,
under this morning dag, as follows;
q By reason Of reports that Stewart is
concentrating large bodies Of cavalry at
Fredericksburg, preparatory TO a mon
ster raid, our cavalry corps has been
placed under orders to move at a mo
meats notice. The widest ramors are
in circulation regarding this movement.
A rumoT from Warrenton Junction says
he bivouaeed last night few miles south
Of that place, bat nothing to confirm the
ramor bad been received when The mail
train passed that place this morning
The enemy has strengthened his piekets
along the Rapidan, and also erected new
and made formidable his works Opposite
several fords
The story of a conspiracy in Kentucky
ia diseredited among prominent Western
C0igressmen
Gen. Custar, who was thrown from a
carriage last Tuesday and seriously in
jured, is considerably better.
lspeelsl TO HeTaidI
WAsHISGTox, March lS-The Score
tary of the Treasury will not employ
any agents 10 carry into effect the pow
crs conferred on him BY the Gold Bill.
1t is not expected any action will be had
under Il for several days, IL not weeks
Lieut.. Gen. Grant is expected to reach
here Tuesday next, but viii proceed
without delay to bis headquarters ia the
Geld, with the Army Of the Potomac.
WASHINGTON, March Is The Goa.
mittee on Foreign Affairs, Il is said. will
shortly report series Of resolaisons in
reference 10 the Mexicau question, tax.
ing strong ground in favor Of the Mon
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