Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-24
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Dispatches from Washington.
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WASHINGTON, May 22.--A detachment of the
Massachusetts, 5th, numbering l2, went Las
night to haul down secession flag In Aexan-
dria. They spent the whole night In the expe-
dition. They were fred at four times by the
picket guard while going down the river. No
flag was flying in Alexandra. .....
Dispatches by the Persia state that the agent!
OF the rebel government have explored Europe
10 vain for arms, munitions or money, In ex.
change for their bonds. Dudley Mann sought
an, interview with George Peabody, In hopes
ofnegotiating loan, but was politely but firm.
ly repulsed. ... l.s .....
10 no case had they found their securities
marketable at the largest discount they could
offer as temptation. a r. ....
Gen. Butler, just before leaving this city for
Fortress Monroe, told Senator he would be in
Richmond within few days.
Tribune Washington oorrerpondence.l
A gentleman high in the confidence of the
Virginia patriots arrived here to-day from
Wheeling, through Harper's Ferry. He ereport,
1900 troops there, badly armed, equipped and
provisioned, and not formidable. He says that
Northwestern Virginia will form a State EN-
bracing 60 counties, in which the Union feeling
is nearly unanimous.
There is no probability that the secessionists
will invade from Harper'S Ferry until forward
movement is made by government troops Tne
Virginians greatly desire to pretend to assume
the defensive. = .i -.t tAfFf
To make a, dead certainty, the Virginia sol.
diers voted for secession yesterday, Gen. Lee
having Issued orders precautionary, fearing
military exigencies might prevent voters voting
on Thursday.
The Washington Star has positive iniorma-
ton that q majority Of the secession troops
within fifty miles of Washington refused to take
the oath Of hostility to the United States; also q
large fraction Of the Hsrper's Ferry troops.
The government Is in hourly anticipation Of
despatcnes from Fort Pickens, announcing the
commencement Of hostiities. The naval off,
GERS express the belief that the rebels will be
out hanked by the land force. ,ge
The government will not accept Geo. Cop
ways 800 Michigan Chippewa warriors.
Especial Dispatch to the Herald.
WARRINGTON, May 22.--The several Flying
Artillery Corps, consisting of seven splendid
batteries have been organized into single bat
TALON, under command Of Maj, Sherman, Of
the regular army. -IIl.r'.
Especial Dispatch to the Times.l ru
Col Fremont left France. in the steamer Of
the 18th Inst, to tender his services to the
President.
The Worlds special dispatch says Henry A.
Wise has written q letter assuring naturalized
citizens of Virginia that they will be amply pro
tected under the Constitution of the United
States. .5 -.Il 50,
Especial to the oommercialls
WAsHlNoroS, May 90 1T is rumored the
President has declared to prominent persons
that there will be no invasion of rebel States
before autumn. The report Is not entitled to
of the Administration. Probablv the extrpme a
south will not he annroached dnrinr the ho,
Weather. but offsnsiye operationa will be sneeSi
ly undertaken in Virginia -
Two tbousand rebel troons are in Alexandria
to-day, during the election. No one dared to
vote for the Union.
. s Especial to the Post.l ats1
All troops here received fresh ordera this
morning 70 be ready to march at moment's
notice. Large numbers of troops are expeot ed
here during the week. .e-i. -
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,n .,o.ad 80 s,f az, ~ NJ W,
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=, .ne nSune spov'ai aiiestnS,i.om aProminen'
,,vad hare that IN srs IA bnt oue TJn,on :, sn
I' ss saav ,hn Sf.; pu.vno Jnop man mno
msmber Of Ccnereas. vbo IA Sste,m;nsS .o % ss :,
hs vo 60, tSs ifo;or Ts 70 cas-,
MS vose TOT tne onion'l Inc informant further
says' Il .1s Union msn were prosecteo' large
Voss ooo ~oulu U pc cass againss secession.
9oo N0.'n VaIonpa ps. troops arrived rnS On Mon