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From Nashington-ArrivaI of Troou

WASHINGTON, May Ex-Governor Buckingham's
Connecticut Regiment the 2Sth Regiment of Brook
lyn, and one company of the 18th, reached here
to night.
Orders have been issued prohibiting the absence
OF troops from their quarters after haIfpast nine
o'clock at night, unless on special duty. More
strlctness than heretofore will be enforced, with
view to quiet and the preservation of the public
peace.
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The Louisville Journal assarts tbet :, Kon.roL
tne ieeiing for remaining in the Union and endeay
10 Increasing. 'A"N '''' "AU
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ANNAPOLIS city continues quiet, with verv
little excitement. Troops, mutations of war and
provisions arrive at and depart from the Naval
School depot daily on their way to Washington
by way of the Annapolisand Elkridge railroad, but
their passage through the city creates more ex-
citement, in fact not SO much, as parade of our
own fine military company, the Governors Guard
The soldiers from abroad are well behaved, and
treat our citizens with every respect.-Annapohs
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LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
LATEST FROM ANNAPOLIS.

Arrival OF Troops Expected.
ANNAPOLIS, May 4.-Haf million of dollars in
specie has just arrived here under CONVOY from
Perryville, and has been sent to Washington in
charge of 100 picked men, detailed by Col Smith
the commandant here in the absence of General |
Butler in Washington.
Major Anderson left here for Washington in the
same train.
large number of troops are expected here
soon and trains in readiness to convey them to
Washington.
The steamer Baltic is to sail hence to-day for
Newport with the families of the professors of the
Naval Academy.
A fleet of steamers will also sail hence for Wash
ington under convoy.
The receiving ship Allegheny, formerly station
ed at Baltimore, was towed hither yesterday from
Fort McHenry, and will be heavily armed as guard
ship for Annapolis harbor.
The Fifth New York Regiment relieved the Six
ty-Ninth Regiment last evening
cold rain'storm has been prevailing here for
the last 80 hours, rendering camp-ife by no means
pleasant.
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Special Congressional Election.
Unity of the Cabinet--General Harpex, m,

LOUISVILLE, May 4.-Governor Magofiin has is
sued his proclamation for the election of Congress
men the Both of June
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The steamship Great Eastern, which is expected
at New York on the 10th inst, will be open for
exhibition to the public for seven days, during her
stay here. The exhibition will probably COM
mence on the l4tb inst and close on the 2lst.
The New Jersey small farmers and PennSy Ivanla
market gardeners, complaining that they are
without help the hands having gone on 70 the
war;" They cannot SOW, and Will not De aoie 10
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jersey Troops Moving--Fire at Ph.ladelph,a.

dtTsey IrOOps Novins--Ffre at PhEladelphla.
PHILADELPHIA, May 4.-The New Jersey troops
in fourteen steam propeers, passed the City Point
Al midnight and were saluted on their way.
The adamantne candle factory of Messrs Thomas
Co., and the soap works of Messrs. Van Hagen
Mckeon, in this city, destroyed by fire
last night. Two fremen were killed by the falling
walls and others are supposed to be buried in the
ruins.
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dict protestant Church at Alexandria, Va and
member of the Maryland Conference of that de-
nomination died at that city on Thursday
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Union Meeting at vheelins-vestern vir.

Sinin Opposed TO SECESSION.
WHEELING, May An immense Union MEETING
was held tonight. rhe speakers all urged resist
ance to secession and favored a division of the
State. Thirty-four delegates were appointed to
Convention of the Western counties, to be held on
the 18th inst.
similar meeting was also held here yesterday,
and the feeling predominated throug hout the West
counties.
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The election for members OF Congress for Virginia
to the House OF Representatives of the Congress
OF the United States, required by law to be held on
the fourth Thursday in May next, is suspended by
ordinance until otherwise ordained by the Conven-
tion.
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SEE FOURTH PAGE.
BALTIMORE
Interview Between the President md the
COMmittce of the Ieai.ia.....S ~ -
MONDAY, MAY 6, 1861

NAsHINGToN, May At is ascertained that the
COMMITTEES OF the Maryland Legislature, in their
interview with the Pres dent this morn
ing, admitted both the right and power of the
government to bring troops through Baltimore
L through the State, and to take any measures for
tne % PuoHc safety which, in the discretion of the
IreSiuent, nigh. be demanded either by actual or
M Matas%naoiy apprehended exigencies. They express
eu ther belief that no immediate effjrt at secession
OF resistance of the Federal authority would be at
tempted by the Legislature or Stale authorities
ana a asked that in this view the State should as
long as possible, be spared the evils of military
occupation or mere revengefu chastisf ment for
!ormer tranSgressions. The President replied that
tnelr I9 suggestions and representations should be
uuly Considered, but that he should now say no
hiore than that the public interest and not any
spirit Oh revenge, would actuate his measures
Inc above is the despatch of the agent of the
associated Press. 1t is needless to say that the
lacts are wiIfully distorted The Hon. r.. NJ.
hchahe was the spokesman in the interview with
'r, Lincoln, and we are assured that the dignity
anu nonor OF our State were fully sustained by
MIN. his official report to the Legislature will no
uouot shortly appear, when true statement will
De presented to the public.
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Aniia.i" iflsihS.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 4.-The Legislature has au-
thorized the Governor to call six regiments into
immediate service Of the State. Ali are to be in
camp by Tuesday
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The Boston Post understands that a committee of
about a hundred persons has been organized to
wait upon those who decline express their sent-
ments in the present state of the country. num-
Der OF politicians who have not vet committed
themselves are on their list, and will DE visited.
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The Augusta (Geo) ConstitItionaIist of the 25th
gives the names of twenty additional companies OF
Georgia volunteers which have received marching
orders for Richmond, Va.
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From California

FoRT kEARNEY, NAV 4.-The Pony Express with
San Francisco advices of the oath, has arrived. A
new census OF the State would be taken. The set
Tiers difficulties in Santa Clara county continues
Seventeen hundred armed citizens were assembled
to resist the DEGREES of the Court
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The Charleston Mercury claims to have 10000

Edward l.. Yates, an AID Gen. Beauregaru,
was married at Georgetown, ID. u, on mohuay
last.
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1t Is stated that General Scott will soon change
his headquarters from Washington TO Phlladel-
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gic I Sanator Mason and Messrs BOcnck Jenkins and
ne, Saidon we're nominated in the VIRGINIA Copvan
led 50 far the Southern Conoreso hrt - -
NN' NV WIN NV
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81 MAfHs CoUNTY.-A meeting of the citizens
ot ~. Mary's county was held at Leonardtown on
the -1d ut, for the purpose of considering the
crisis. Resolutions were adopted expressing SYM
pathy with the Confederate States and also in
sructlng the commissioners of the county to raise
loan OF $4,000, to be expended in arming the
county. The following named gentlemen were ap-
pointed to superntend the expenditure of the mo-
hey' and to act as committee of public safety:
Col. Theophilus Harrison, Col John II. Sntbor-
on, Il +. Neale, Dr.. James Warng R. H. Reeder
Col. chapman Biilingslev, Col b G. Harris, F. J
stone, Thomas Loker, Thomas y. Spencer. DR.. ]
w. Forrest and L. S. Abel
lHE VIRGINIA CONvENTIoN.-The Virginia Con
venhon adjourned on Wednesday night last until
the 18th OF June next, by which time the returns
oi the vote ratifying the ordinance of secession
VIII nave been received. The Governor is author
lzed to call the Convention together at any time
during the recess if be deems it necessary to do so
iHE LEGIsLATuRE.-The Senate on Saturday re-
committed the Board of Public Safety Bill to the
committee on Federal Relations for the purpose of
modification. In the House Of Delegates the COM
mlttee to which had been referred the bill author
lzng the corporation of Baltimore to issue small
notes, reported uuiavorably.
The REPORTED SECESSION OF TENNEssEE-Tba
Alexandria, (Va.,) Sentinel of Friday evening pub
fishes the following despatch:
RICHMOND, May "A private despatch saws that
tennessee has passed a secession ordinance by
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a great number of mercantile failures have
past week.
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SOUTHERN IANDS.-A letter from Richmond saws:
''The nited States Treasury realized over $780,
OOO,OOO from the sale of lands given by Virginia
and Georgia This is than all we paid to
France, Spain and Mexico for territories. At the
beginning the Union had territories but those
given by the South" 1t is also said that Judge
Robinson goes to Washington, on business connect
ed with Virginia's share of the territories and
public Droperty
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TaATCHER's CoMEr.-This fine object is now plain
ly visible to the naked eye. Star-gazers will find
II In the quadrangle Of the Clipper in the Great
Bear-a hazy star, nearest the brightest of the four
1t already shows tail three degrees long in the
telescope. 1t moves rapidly from the northeast,
and in few days will be conspicuous as fam ing
sword from the north, advancing into the south
western skies
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GOV. Letcher, OF Virginia, received on Wednes-
DAY last $500 muskets from Gov. Ellis, of North
Carolina. They are portion of the arms seized
by the North Carolina authorities at the Fayette-
vile Arsenal, which proved one of the rarest prizes
yet captured in the South. Nearly all of the arms
seized at Fayetteville of the best description
The Lynchburg Firginidn of W Wednesday, SAYS:
The Tennessee train brought last night about five
six hundred troops from Alabama. They were
quartered in the depot for the night. and will, we
presume, 90 to their encampment at the Fair
Ground this morning. Other troops will arrive to-
day, and every day for some time to come
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Wendell Phillips has changed his opinions and is
now out IN favor of "war to the knife the South
and her institutions
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The Petersburg Express has received h3e straw
| berries from Mr.. Green's garden IN Dln"luoie' In
| that rppion asnarapus is abundant
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subscribers.
MIR. VIM. Appleton member OF congress from
Massachusetts, has arrived safely at Cincinnati.
More South Carolina and Georgia troops have
arrived in Richmond.
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oUIRAGEoUS IREATMENr.-A gentleman on his
way to Washington city Yesterday morninT was
stopped by an armed guard at the bridge, and in
terrogated as to his business in the CITY, when he
toio them he was In search of his runaway negro,
ne was warned to leave Immediately. Such yio,
ation OF the rights of our citizens is base. Other
citizens have been insulted e'
Mr. Thomas Miller, of Charles county, was quiet
y eating meal at restaurant in Washington
lev lew uays ago. when he was rudely accosted by
three government menials, who asked him where
ne came from; and when he civilly informed them
that he was from Mary land, they abused and drew
revolver on him. He defended himself success
iuliy with bowie knife, cutting one of the soldiers
severely. The examining justice dismissed Mr..
Miller on the ground of selt-deience.-MarLboro'
Gnzette. Nan l.
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SOUTHERN DIRECT TRADE-A Manchester house,
IN replying to some orders from dry goods house
of this city, remarks owe are pleased to fin
your proposed Tariff liberal. If you keep clear
of protective duties the trade between this coup
try and the Southern States will soon become large
and very profitable for both sides. ."-Charleston
Courier.
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AREIvAL OF SOUTHERN TRooPS AT RICHMOND
On Wednesday last there reached Richmond from
the South two companies of rilpmen, numbering
lSO men, the vanguard of the Third Regiment of
Georgia volunteers, expected to arrive also in a
lew days. and three companies of South Carroll
mans, an aggregate of 800 men, the remainder Of
the second South Carolina Regiment already quar-
tered IN Richmond. despatch to the Ecaminer
states that one hundred and eightv-nine troops,
consisting OF the Confederate State Guards Capt.
=. }. Walker, eighty-eight men, from AUGUSTA.
Ca, and Capt. Pennyman's company, from Haver,
NIL district, 5 c., numbering one hundred and one
men, were to have left Wilmington on Friday after
noon for Richmond.
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Governor Letcher has announced his intention to
establish a large encampment of State troops at
Petersburg.
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EQUAL TAXATION IN VRGINIA.-The tax amend
ment TO the Constitution of Virginia adopted by
the Convention few days since, provides that tax
alton shall be equal and uniform Throughout the
Commonwealth, and all property shall be taxed in
proportion to its value which shall be ascertained
in such manner as may be prescribed by law; but
any property may be exempted from taxation BY
the vote OF majority of the whole number ei
members elected to each House of the General AS
sembly.
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The following telegram from Philadelphia ia
published in all the New York papers of Satur-
dav -
All travel to the South is stopped to-day. No
COMMUNICATION with Baltimore Washington ia
permitted by the military authorities General
patterson refuses to give travellers his pass, and
holds the roads exclusively for the transport of
troops and munitions of war
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Office Board of Police Commissioners May g. 1861
On motion of Mr.. WALLIS 3,000 copies of the re-
port we're ordered to be printed.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21

additional Detaas-Ho'e the Negroes Re
es;trd our Atn--sRsbeI Aeeoxntsocf IL
Fight, Ancedotes. &c.soEe.a ] .aci

The negroes ran to greet our boats as
we lapded to take possession Of the fort.
and among those found on shore by tho
marines were seversl belonging to Gener-
al dayton. commander Of the post. whose
plantation or Hilton Head Island I wia
well stocked with fellows Of the genuine
ebony ca&t., Two Of them were taken un
board the w aba<l,. ard gave much inter
esting and reliable information IN regkra
20 rke situstion 6f afi3irp on the irlhnd. ses
- One Of sbein.. Asesrtsd that his usssfss
Aaae that .m0rsinG assnspd ahjm that be
might fslls inso otlisr hadds, Lsfofeiight.
snsf no seehed 20 have beon suficientay
|plssssl w9thabsps5<psct Of . schsage 81
masters to get his little bundle ssaiyto be
taken OF. '--liH'fe' aa
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21

any command, but. in view Of his long ex-
pefience;ehd services in California. Gen.
MeClell6h, who was formerly a. captain
under hm. will detail him Immediately to-
some ssppnsible post.
Soon after the announcement was made
Of the contemplated Intervention by Eng
land, France and Spain in Aexican affairsy
our Government dispatched ship OF war,
.ssssssaaadsd- by An expezisaeed- ofiisss,-toI-
the Gnlf to look after our interests. 40.
other vessel was also djspatched) pp the
coast to Tampico. to prevent the transit
OF passengers from the rebel government
across that country. and also to prevent
the shipment Of cotton de-, from the rebel
States. This wise precaution. it is said.
mas suddenly put stop to % extensive
traffic which was about being inaueurated.
AT about the same time Secretary Seward
sent respectful communication to Eng
land, France and Spain requesting a state
mene of the alleged object of the intervene
ton OF these Governments in til, affairs &
Mexico; but up to the last advices from
Europe. no satisfactory answer has been
received by our Government. They a.
pear to be- quibblips upon this matter. and
seem disinclined to state their real objects
and designs. Our Government Is keeping
o. most vigilant watch, and will not per-
init this formidable European combination
to make any advances or aggressions on
this continent.
On Saturday morning our guns at
Budd's Fetrr sent thirteen shells among
h. otolo L.l.. Il IN
driving them from the Notifications.
This afternoon FIVE hundred seamen. un-'
der Commodore Wainwright. took the
Fears for Cairo; where they will JOIN Com
modore Foote and his foiilla.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21
PROM FORTRESS MONROE.

q. -. y r. AZ. V..xy Ns-<o~s,-
Southern Account 81 me Aavdf svvh'ory-o
Bridge Bwning. in, Tsnnssses-Keni )
q tskys Nevx--Arceumfs of the. Pikefon
~ ia, r,..s.,,-o-. Dr.osf.I. A.c;d.,i a.
lss 5ess.sS.a, 49, IA IL ~ 4, 81
,slsS 4"soas 80 - = ~ ~ s,.
Il rss..,s... ,,.,,.,.,- ". 10 r,.rovy
e,,. o os,rs g'% 80. a.ns. ~.
io,k psy D"oS ., yss'es"n ,y!s s"nssans ''
'9.1U~'"s ~ .' -. .s'."'. .r
ne'e u "o'n'ne ~ 'n.''ess ~" ''i ay "
'pe Is, rsmps, OF rom the Son'n n ross.
|es re p9sA' 49, =" ia ~ ~ ny = w. .
terrihc cann"nahing. Inc batteries were
abando 's The The enemy IS in full pos
session o. the uaroor: ..sos +. sI..s I,
southern papers .r'ng rs accounts o, o.
he navs' af'aek IN rort iNoys'' "u' 10 ''
|cpninsjop 81 statements u Is impos'inie 70
give q very connected or circumstaniiai ac-
ceunt 0f the engagement, 49,, ..,.a
The Savannah Republican furnishes the
following; ns,s5ns,i!~,l.i1,s.s,s,, "a, 4,
- The, hiring between Fort Walker and the
fees eommfnesd .beus nine o'elofk,; !, tn !
Meet giving most 81 'ne.r a''en''pn 70 or an
serIker. Before ten o.s'oek seyep o. "a. .h'
l,e'seS! s'samsr5 ~ me aee' nav Pssssu '"s
pssse''es hna when ne p. Mary W, le. rom
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21
A. Runnr Corrected.

WAsIifScToS. NV 19-The. staserhriif
that the President intepls issuing pror-
lan,a,ion npon the STATES for POT. 900 more
volunteers il uffonnflrh When the half
million volunteers called for by the act cf
Congress has h.'nH rccruife.i none Will lse
received excerpt in the regular serrire..
There is increasing confidence :elt in the
entire correctness of Com. Wilkes act In
taking Slidcl and Mason. and em in
formed that Secretary Chase has expressed
his segrct that Com. Wilkes did not seize
the vessel. Count .le Gurowski is certain
that Great Britain viii not take exccp-
tiuns.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21
ARRIVAL FROM ronr ROYAL.
Steamship .Aflant;c at .yep York eox-
, yorfsotysf 0rspied--A Sample Bale
of ConfraIand Cotton.

........
: New YonK. Nov. l9.--lhe steam trans
port Atlantic srrived this morning from
Port Royal. which place she lett on the
10th inst. Nothing of importance had
transpirefi since the last adv,ces. She has
on board a number OF passengers and in
valids from the army and navy. also six
prisoners. Everything remained quiet
The troops had been all stationed and
Several visits had been made TO Beau
fort by a regiment or so. but they had re-
tired again leaving the place deserted
There kad been no communication from
the oPposite' side Of the isisnd:.a The stores
and ordinance had nearly AL been tsnded,
and several ssAnsports will soon be ready
70 lsrve- iae s,.sp.cn re''.'se I've 60 meet
being seen OFT Fernandina. eound south.
a. "a s', 3D.. : the rsasrs.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21
FROM wAsHfNcroS.

v.,,,,c-ov Nv le -E,,hra;m ELS.
.e ~ sa.h... - ~. 80 EjIswor,b
w. 49, H.. ,' .nno;n,.S m;l;,ary s,orcIeener bv
- n:,,,fr''- s'.:J -
. ar,. r'esi'eH'' o"s - no'-.ss' Ae''s"'u =
n, 70 ~. yC,,,;,u,,' u;,,.,u If
Z a.; wv 49, To-, - hr;s .rs;s1s =,
failv ;uss;fy;ne the eaptnrc Of Messrs Ma.
"a Sl;,;o,l i, az, hnr;,;ss n
sou anu ,n, 0,,a d ,ha . sssa Iats -
s 800 CO., W;iI.s wss n,hsr;xed ~
$500 ~ Ena,;sh s.s.m.r md demand
the delivery of persons charged with REBEL
ion sgainst the government. IFS belisv-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21
From the Gulf via Port RoYai-.in Eng.
lishmnn in Trouble. -

WV. York. Nov 19.-Thc steamer
Rhode Island arrived FROM Ship Illan,i
9Th. Fort Pickens. 9Th. Key West 1clh.
Port Royal 10th. No prizes have been tat
ken by the feet. !. ~ e3yf
The accounts as To the attempted attack
on Wilson's Zduaves is confirmed. rhe
rebels were SHIELDED 10y the Colbralo', aui
reiterated to Pensnrela. The health of
Wilson's Zouaves Is excellent. s,.-
n man named. Wat on, who was taken
from. the schooner ST. Bernard while rus.
ming ihcsb.hrlesic ut Bile. wiki cargo
of naval stores AMI under the British colt
ors. j. prisoner aboard the Rhode Islsni.
and claims the protection Of the Britisis'
Consul.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21
Il Rebel Iron .Sheotaed Fr;gate a F@lur

4 Rebel Iron Sheofhed Frigafe Failure
--Beontort Occupied by our troops--
The .New York Banks ind tie Loan.
New Yonx. Nov. l6.-A recent letter
to the Charleston Mercury says the iron
sheathing made for the Merrimack. has
proved worthless nn,lcr trial made with.
Columbial
Special dispatches state that the Coy
eminent has alvices that the Federal
troops occupy Beaufort. -South, Carolina..
AMI are engaged in fortifying it,.
The general meeting of ,ie Bank Com.
mite had a lengthy session this afternoon.
at which Secretary Chase was present. II
is reported the action OF the Select Corn.
mittee Of yesterday. I'm reference TO tfle
third,fifty million loan. Was concurred in
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-21
From Fortress Monroe and Newport

FoRr MoNnoE. Nov. 16.-A flag of
truce went TO Norfolk. but obtained no pa
pers. t a
Several gi,n6oats have gone TO Newport
News. The rebels have assembled in con-
siderable force at Great Bethel. An at
tack on Newport News is not improba-
bic.
The recent fire nj Norfolk con. nmel n
large quantity of valuable stores. inrhlinps
nearly the entire supply Of oil. q
The steamer Spaulding leaves for Hat
teras to night towing two vessels loaded
with frame houses for troops.