Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-24
Dispatches to the Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-The rumor of q demon
stration at Harpers Ferry or elsewhere in Virginia
on or after the vote of Thursday, is unfounded
No Importance is attached to the election; it Is
foregone conclusion.
Two brothers. a New York lawyer and q Boston
banker, went on pleasure trip to Alexandria to-
day, not Disgusting their sentiments or residence
They were politely received by the Bankers
pondent who SAID 1000 or 900 inhabitants have
left since the trouble. 1t is a deserted Village.
Six companies, probably 500 men, armed with
Minnie rifles, were the only troops seen. They are
mostly boys Their uniforms much like the
Americans.
4 South Carolina Secessionist recently from Vir-
gnia, via Harper's Ferry, reports 10000 troops,
distributed at various points. The Virginians esti
mate the number at $4,000 From what he observed
he believes il is the intention TO attempt transfer
the battle ground to Pennsylvania, moving from
Harper's Ferry, which is strongly fortified on all
sides
Mr.. Bailey, member elect from the Worcester,
Mass. District has arrived from Enterprise, Flori
da, where he spent the Spring. mostly on account
of his health. He came via Savannah, Nashville
a1d Louisville. He was advised that it was impos
sible to come through Virginia. Having met two
men he turned back. His party consisted of thirty
persons, including six Northern school masters.
The others were inv8lids. and two army Lieuten-
ants. The latter were threatened by Savannah
mob, who were appeased by West Point Class
mate, a Lieutenant i'll the Confederate army, and
their immediate departure. at Atlanta Mr.. Baileys
baggage WAS searched by a committee of the crowd.
Especial attention was paid TO the school masters
by the troops Afterwards the party divides. No
passes were reqired. He had no trouble in Florida
or on the journey. His invalid condition was his
protection. Mr.. Bailey reports soldiers every
where in motion towards Virginia, well disciplin-
ed, armed and equipped. At Chattanooga, Tenn,
there were from 1000 to 5000. He heard no
Union talk till he reached Kentucky.
Mr. MalbrIdge has been recalled here TO give m
portant typographical information. He spent much
time in the Csrolinas, Kentucky, Tennessee and
Virginia, and is familiar with the country. His in
formation relating to the interior indicates that the
operations of the campaign are not confined to the
seaboard
A man calling himself Capt. Butcher was arrested
as a spy yesterday afternoon In the camp of the
New Jersey Brigade and held for examination.
1t appears that more than a month ago our Gov
eminent gave notice to the powers of Europe who
took part in the Paris Congress of 1861, that they
were willing TO accept the code they adopted at
that period, which declared priyateering to be
piracy.
The amplest assurances have been received from
Austria that she will have little to do with the
rebels whatever whilst Prussia has not hesitated to
manifest in plain terms her unequivocsl sympathy
with country.
Letter received here to-day from Senator Johnson
Of Tennessee. states that he continues canvassing
the State and firm in the belief that the Union
will triumph at the polls.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The State Department will
not furnish passports TO citizens of seeded States
unless they give ample proof of their loyalty.
The ID Regiment of regulars in Minnesota, the
ten companies of dragons, artillery and infantry in
Utah and the 5th and eth Regiments of infantry in
New Mexico, and part of tie 10th Regiment are also
all ordered here. Minnesota will be guarded by the
lst Regiment of Minnesota volunteers, and New
Mexico by two Regiments of volunteers raised by
the Government