Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-31
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WASHINGTON, May %.
The list New York regiment left the Navy
Yard this morning, in armed steamers, to take
of Aqua Greek.
Col Lefferts addressed the New York 7th
regiment, informing them that their term OF
enlistment had expired, and they were at lib
erty to return home it they desired, but the
Secretary of War would be glad if they
would remain in Washington three days lon
ger. Every man shouted he was ready to
stay for that time and as much longer as the
Government desired. 1t is understood the
Government does not feel at liberty to detain
them longer than the time mentioned. They
will then return home. ft- re.fl+ 49,.
Francis Markoe, recently removed clerk
from the State Department, was arrested this
afternoon by military authority and commit
ted to JAIL
81 ST.. LOUIS, May %.
1t having been decided upon to occupy
Birds Point, in Missouri, opposite Cairo, or
ders were received yesterday for the transfer
of one regiment Of Gen. Lyons brigade to
that place. The 4th regiment, Col. Schulter,
has been selected, and will probably embark
this morning on the government steamer
Iatan.
The encampments in the suburbs of the
city are broken up to-day, and the troops
quartered in the arsenal and Jefferson Bar
racks.
An American Zouave regiment, to be COM
manded by COL Morgan L. Smith, is form
ing here. An Irish brigade is also filling up
rapidly. ...
1t is understood that Gen. Harvey has au-
thorized the immediate formation of Home
Guards at Hannibal, st. Joseph, Kansas City
and ringfeld-these companies to be mus
tered into u S. service and furnished with
arms.
All the State troops have left jefferson City
except two companies who remain as a body
guard to the Governor.
The habeas corpus case of Capt Mcdonald
is still being argued before Judge Treat.
The Pensacola correspondent of the Mobile
Advertiser says Lord Lyons has written the
British Consul at Pensacola recognizing the
blockade in the name of the British govern
ment, and warning English vessels of its ef-
fects. No movements indicate hostilities had
taken place.
WASHINGTON, May %.
Frederick Hecker's Illinois regiment will
probably be accepted by the Government.
Allen H. Burton, of Kentucky, has been
appointed minister resident at New Granada,
in place of Gen. Jones, of Iowa.
Worlds Special
The list regiment only went as far as Alex
andria. The first and second Ohio regiments
marched across the long bridge this afternoon,
and encamped near Arlington Heights. 1t is
the general impression that a movement will
soon be made so far into Virginia that all re-
treat of the rebels at Harper Ferry will be cut
off,
Well known citizens of North Carolina
reached here tonight from that State. They
think that the reports of the numbers, condi-
ton and armament of the Northern troops are
greatly exaggerated. 1t seems that it is their
determination to act solely on the defensive in
this war.
The I'd New York regiment was sworn in
to-day, except some 800 who refused to be
sworn for three years. All their uniforms ex-
cept their pantaloons were stripped from them,
and they came into the city from the encamp-
ment thus.
James Ashley, of Ohio, arrived tonight
from Fort Monroe. He reports all quiet
There were some 10000 men under Gen. But.
ler's command. He will make no advance in
to Virginia until he has at least 5000 more
[Heralds Dispatch.]
We learn from government officer that the
Secretary of War had made application some
days ago for large quantity of rolling stock
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, to be used
on the Orange and Alexandria road. He will
soon have that road in working order for the
transportation of men and supplies The
first move will probably be made on Manassas
Con junction hot oipcr CONDITIONED n
important position; and when once in posses
sion of the government will be the key to all
the operations of the rebels
[Tribune's Dispatch
A citizen of Paducah, who was pressingly
invited to leave, reports the secession feeling
in the six western counties of Kentucky as
being fully equal to that Of South Carolina
From the Tennessee river to the Mississippi,
mob law and terror reigned
Arms and ammunition are daily being taken
through Montgomery county, Maryland, to
Harper's Ferry.
The details of the new levy of 100000 men
will soon be made known to the country. The
President said to-day that all full regiments
ready for service would have an opportunity
to come forward in few days.
Fifteen regiments in all have been accepted
in Illinois.
Lieut.. Col. Heintzelman had Colonelcy
conferred upon him this morning. He is the
man who drove Cortinas from Texas.
An important move on Grafton, Virginia, is
being made. A large body of troops have al
ready crossed the river hastily to their rem
devious. The Virginia detachment is at
Grafton in considerable force, and it is believ-
ed that collision is inevitable.
Harper's Ferry will probably be evacua ted
by the direction of Col Umus, without any
direct demonstration being made upon the
troops there.
Tomorrow very important advance against
the rebel forces at Harper's Ferry takes place
from Philadelphia Five regiments 90 for
ward ola Harrisburgh and Chambersburg,
under Gen. Patterson, simultaneously with the
advance to be made from the west under COM
mand of Gen. McClelland.
WASHINGTON, May 20.
The following from Fl Monroe, dated Mon
day evening, 9th, is from the correspondent
of the associated press:
A force Of $500 men, including few regu-
lars and four pieces of artillery, formed to-day
an entrenched camp at Newport, near the
mouth of James river, ten miles from Fort
Monroe.
The rebel battery fired four shots at the
Empire City and Quaker City off Sewalrs
Point, and though over three miles distant,
the shot fell but little short; indicating that
the guns of the rebels battery are ofthe heav-
lest calibre.
Newport, like Scwalrs Point, is in plain
sight from Fl. Monroe. One object of the en-
trenchment camp is to command sand Island
which is about midway between and complete
ly guards the entrance to James river Gen.
eral Butler was fearful that the rebels would
take possession of the Island Newport COM
mands, also, to a great extent, the peninsula,
between James and York rivers.
A large force is to be assembled, and so
important a movement is likely to meet with
opposition. There was evidently great activ-
ity at Sewalrs Point last night