Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-19

IoHJ arrived NJ fOfL Onurcnlll at o clOcl
this evening. The following is from the Uniol
extra:
ST. Louis, May 10.-May 7th the Govern
ment had advices that there were 80 OOC
Virginia troops at Fairfax Court House, ant
within two days 10000 available men were
expected to be quartered at Washington.
A gentleman at Buffers camp informed
him that battery was planted on the Other
side of the Patapsco river to take him. But
Ter made preparations to take it.
The War Department has informed the
Governors of States that it was desirable tC
enroll all who have not yet been enrolled fol
three years.
The people of Virginia declare they never
intended to attack Washington, but should
their soil be invaded they will fight the
North to the bitter end, and possible, burn
Washington.
The forces at the Relay House have been
reinforced. There were two thousand mer
there on the 18th. Same day eight compa-
MES Of sappers and miners were mustered in
to service
A Kentucky battalion is expected to move
thither.
The Governors of PENNSYLVANIA, Ohio
Michigan and Illinois have agreed on a plan
of cooperation.
At New York, five companies were mus
tered into Col Bakers regiment
New York Herald's correspondent of 7th
of May says the greatest activity prevailed
in War and Navy Departments perfecting
details and punishing traitors.
Mob spirit is reported to be down in Bal
timore. Loyalists are preparing to welcome
New York troops. There will be Is regi-
ments of one thousand men each raised in
Baltimore to be accepted by Government.
Richmond papers announce the marching
of military companies towards lIarper's Fer
ry to support the Federal Government.
Secretary Chase has ordered the stoppage
at Cairo of all supplies for rebellious States.
The Union demonstration at Frederick,
Md, was a grand affair.
Reverdy johnson made a strong Union
speech, and declared that if the South had
the right it had not the power to wage war
lion must be crushed out.
Washington dispatches of May Sth say n
Louisville regiment arrived at Richmond on
Monday.
Three regiments of Kentucky volunteers
have offered their services to the Govern
ment, and will be commanded 10y Major An
derson.
Forty thousand troops will be concentrated
at Washington.
Gen Patterson will move the troops thro
Baltimore as soon as railroads are repaired
Major Hunter, of the U. 5. A., is made
Colonel.
Fourteen hundred Tennessee troops and a
battalion Of Alabama troops have reached
Lynchburg.
AT Norfolk there are about 1000 troops in
Guiding two companies Of Georgia troops.
Secretary Seward declares the Govern
ment will use its power to put down rebel
lion and retake L.. S. property.
1t is understood that the Government has
received from Minister Dallas an account of
his interview with Palmerston, with result
which iustifes the assertion that there is no
indication of prospect of recognition of
the Confederate States by any foreign power
against the protest of the Administration.
Reported that Virginia forces have aban
doned Alexandria.
Court House at Frederick, Md, was nearly
destroyed by fire May Sth.
Fire occurred at Memphis May Sth.
Gen Harney has written letter to his
friend, Col. O'Fallon at st. Louis declaring
his fealty to the Union. He says Missouri will
commit suicide if she goes out.
Gen. Lane; who was dispatched some days
ago to Kansas to raise three regiments and go
to Arkansas to retake Government property,
holds himself in readiness to meet whatever
exigencies may arise in Missouri.
Mr.. Prestons next dispatch from Spain, in
reply to a demand for explanation relative
to San Domingo, aad also the recent recogni-
ton of the Southern Confederacy, is looked
for with much interest.
Government is considering the policy of
constructing flying batteries on the Missis-
sippi.
A fire broke out in Washington May Sth,
and was put out by Zouavc firemen. The
fire was started in several places and it was
supposed it was an attempt to burn the city
The Missouri Legislature is still in secret
session. Military bill will probably pass,
compelling all to take arms and serve in the
State militia or pay fine of $3.50, and all
persons to take an oath to support the Con-
stitution and laws of the State and obey the
Government or 10 punished for treason.
1t is supposed secession ordinance will
pass in some shape.
Twelve thousand mounted men are in arms
at St. Louis, and more are enlisting.
State militia are eneamped near st. Louis
1t is reported they received two thousand
stand of arms, mortars and columbiads from
Baton Rouge, yesterday, on the steamer
Scion.
ST LOUIS May lOth-5 NJ,
Cause of an affair at Camp Jackson to-day
is thus reported: Last fall six pieces of ar
tillery were borrowed 10y General Frost on
behalf of the commander U. S. Arsenal.
They were not returned, when Capt. Lyon
sent General Frost a note requesting him to
return them. Frost replied he would not,
and if Lyon wanted them to come and take