“Shelbyville, Tenn., June 18th.—Nashville papers of the 17th inst. have been received here. They contain Lincoln’s proclamation, calling for 100,000 militia, for six months’ service, and the following highly interesting telegrams:
“Loudon, Pa., June 16th.—The rebels are in heavy force in the Cumberland Valley.
“Bedford, Pa., June 16th.—Scouts report 6000 rebels at Cumberland, Maryland. The inhabitants are flying for safety from Harper’s Ferry.
“Harrisburg, June 16th.—Business is suspended here. All the important documents have been removed from the capital.
“Milroy telegraphs officially his repulse from the fortifications at Winchester by 15,000 rebels, with the loss of 2900 men.
“Governor Curtin calls upon the people of Pennsylvania to defend the State, saying that Philadelphia has not responded, while the enemy are in Chambersburg. He reproaches Pennsylvania for sniffling about the length of service when the exigency exists.
“Dispatches state that everything looks gloomy, and there is no saving the country south of the Susquehanna.
“Baltimore, June 16th.—Governor Bradford calls on the people to rally to the defense of Maryland.
“Providence, R. I., June 16th.—Governor Smith convenes the Legislature on Thursday for the purpose of raising troops.
“Philadelphia, June 16th.—The Mayor has issued a proclamation closing the stores in order that the occupants may join military organizations to defend the city.