Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-24
EASTERN NEWS.
The following important details of late
Eastern news are from the Union:
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| niONiOoMEh1 may Jtu-OOHpTeSS has Dcch
mostly in secret session to-day. 1t is under
stood that they are engaged in making pre-
parations for vigorous and successful prose-
cution of the war, and for placing the Con-
federacy in the best possible condition for
Defense 1t is also understood that the Con-
federacy has control of sufficient arms ordi-
nance and ammunition, of every description,
to put into the field 10000 men for years
/ campaign.
BALriMoRE, May 9th.-Thirteen hundred
troops from Perryville landed at Locust Point,
in cars, which departed Immediately, it is
supposed, for Washington. The Mayor and
Police Commissioners, with 200 police, cross
ed in ferry boat to Locust Point and were
present at the embarkation. The Harriet
Lane stood off the point with her ports open
This morning the telegraph operators loca-
ted on the line of the Northern Central Road
were dismissed, and others, acting under the
Government, placed in charge.
The train is announced to leave Harrisburg
for Washington tomorrow. 1t is believed
that troops will at once move toward the
city. The roads will be controlled by Gov
ernment officials
Several British vessels are confined to Nor
folk by reason of blockade.
| Capt. Robinson, late commander at Fort
| McHenry has been ordered to Detroit to re-
ceive recruits.
BALrIMoRE, May 10th.-Special correspon-
dent ofthe American telegraphs advices from
Frederick this morning that the mountain
forest on the Maryland side of the Potomac,
near Harpers Ferry, was fired last night and
much valuable timber destroyed.
About 900 Kentuckians and Virgnians are
camped on the Maryland shore, and nights in
that vicinity were being fortified. A bat
terry had boon placed at Jefferson Rock
Trains have also been laid in pipes for blow
ing up the bridges and other property at a
moments notice, if necessary. The conduct
of Nirginians creates indignation among the
people of Washington county.
WAsHINGToN, May 9th.-Senators Wilson
and Hale, with the Secretary of the Navy,
had long interview with the President con-
eerning the coming proclamation.
1t is definitely asserted that commissioned
Navy officers have gone to Europe to buy
steamers and other vessels for the United
! States Government
Capt. Mcdonald, U. S. A. Recruiting agent
at Baltimore, sent report to the War De-
partment announcing 200 recruit for the reg
ular service.
Rebel forces in large numbers are being
| concentrated at Alexandria with heavy ord
nance; it would seem with the intention of
fortifying themselves as a part of a systematic
| approach to this city.
Nineteen regiments IN addition TO those
previously ordered, have been called for to
come here Immediately, and are already on
the way to Relay Camp and Washington.
Gen. Patterson has advanced on the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
as far as Bush river, where men under his di
rection are engaged in restoring bridges. 1t
is stated that he has upwards of $4,000 men
Under his command.
1t is expected in anticipation of threatened
movements on the part of the forces in Nir
ginia, Federal troops will occupy Arlington
flights.
The Treasury has now ample means in
specie for all necessities. They had this
morning between two aud three million dol
lars in the vaults. There are offers of loans
to any extent-already exceeding five mil
lions of dollars-nearly all at par
ST. LOUIS, May nth.-Gen Frost has Is
sued card advising the people of St Louis
particularly thoes sympathizng With the
South, to keep quiet. Any demonstration, he
says, on their part will result disastrously to
the prisoners of war and to the city.
WAsnINGroN, May lOth.-The War De-
partment received dispatch brought from
Ciea Batter, stating that he had seized the
famous steam gun, built 10y Winans, of Balti-
more, who attempted to send ii to llarper's
Ferry for the Nirginians. Secretary Came
ron replied:
Compliments of the Government to G en-
Butler and command. Seize everything con-
trahand being sent to the rebels"
Orders will be issued to arrest Wnans, who
if caught will he treated summarily. lie is
the same who gave $500, 900 to aid the seces-
sionists in their work of treason.
Orders from the War Department for the
vigorous treatment of all traitors or abettors
have been transmitted TO every officer in
commission.
Messages have been passing constantly be-
tween the Government and Cairo. Trouble
is anticipated here every night. Messengers
have been dispatched to-day to Cairo ard
other points, ordering the concentration of a
large body of Western troops at that point.
The President is receiving daily, hearty re.
sponses from Tennessee, Kentucky and Ma
ryland. A brigade from each of the States
will soon be in the field.
There is much anxiety about tho result o.
the great Union meeting at Wheeling on Mon
day next. We have assurances here that they
will memorialize Government for protection
against the rebels, and put 5000 men, fully
equipped, in the field, for the Union.
The Cabinet has decided to sustain the I'm
ion men in Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri
with prompt aud efficient force.
Passengers from Montgomery state that
jeff Davis dinner at the White House il
postponed till the 10th June.
The States of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
will be subdivded into several military de-
partments, called Departments of the Ohio
General McCullom, of Ohio is assigned to tn,
command.
The President has issued an order that al
} army officers, except those entered the ser
vice, shall take and subscribe anew the oatl
of allegiance.
, At least 100000 volunteers have rendered
, their services 10 the Government
, A large train of cars arrived this morning
with troops, who passed through Baltimore
WAsHINGToN, May llth-The Presiden
has issued a proclamation, setting forth tina
! insurrection exists in the State of Florida, by
which the lives, liberty and property of loya
citizens are ia danger, and it is deemed prop
J err that all needful measures should be takel
f for the protection of such citizens, and all OF
fcers of the United States in the discharge o
public duties. The President directs TIL
r commander of the forces Of the United State
5 on the Florida coast to permit no person t
+ exercise any office or authority upon th
: Islands of Key West, the Tortugas or SAINT
+, Rosa, which may be inconsistent with tn
D laws and Constitution of the United States
= and if he shall find it necessary, to suspen
there the writ of habeas corpus, and to re
Z move from the vicinity of the United State
: forces, all dangerous and suspected persons.
. New YoRK, May 10th.-Dispatches fror
o Charleston saw butter is selling at rs cts. pc