Washington, June 8.--
via Charleston.--Several companies of regulars have departed for
Chambersburg to assist in the
Harper's Ferry movement.
It is understood that the lines are rapidly closing on the
Ferry.
The 71st Regiment are scouting in
Southern Maryland to prevent supplies being forwarded.
Chambersburg publications relative to the proposed movement are forbidden.
Scouting parties from the
Harper's Ferry forces have seized thirteen locomotives at
Williamsport, which they have switched into Winchester road.
The batteries are being withdrawn from the
Maryland side and are retreating on the route towards
Winchester, which has been strongly fortified.
The Secessionists are strong and gaining in
Frederick, Maryland.
The
Unionists there are quaking with apprehension of an advance from
Point of Rocks, three miles distant. The feeling of the Marylanders is indicated by the fact that they will, at all hazards, continue to furnish food to the Confederate forces at
Harper's Ferry and
Point of Rocks.
The concentration of artillery at
Harper's Ferry, either indicates a retreat or an advance via
Point of Rocks.
It is rumored that the batteries at
Aquia Creek have been reinforced by three thousand additional troops.
Important military movements are on foot at
Fortress Monroe.
The
Georgetown pickets were fired on last night.
It is understood that the
Government will make no further requisitions for troops.
Senators and Representatives are arriving here.
The President has recognized
Miguel Jaragossa as Mexican Consul at
San Antonio, Texas.
The best informed men consider a brush with
England inevitable, so soon as she wants cotton.
Dispatches sent North state that
France would combat with the
North, fearing the crippling of
England's only marine rival.
The report is baseless, as there is nothing in Government dispatches or letters or newspapers sustaining the supposition.
A
Western Missouri letter to the New York Times says that for one Union flag flying, there flutters in the face of the law a dozen of the hateful emblems of treason.
The Memphis post-office has been discontinued.
The alleged cause of the suspension is the refusal of the
Postmaster to distribute the mails.
Loyal postmasters are directed to forward all mail matter addressed to
Memphis, to the dead letter office.
Among the dispatches lately seized, is one from
Mr. Harvey, Lincoln Minister to
Portugal, advising persons in
South Carolina of the
Government's intention to reinforce
Fort Sumter.
Harvey is a South Carolinian, but has long resided
North.
He will be recalled.
The Cabinet is discussing the amount of money to demand at the coming session of Congress.
One hundred and fifty millions will probably be the sum.
