The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-11
From the Seat of War.

New York, May Especial Washington dis
patches say it was the 9th Massachusetts regi-
ment which took the Relay House, joined by the
New York Sth, and another from Annapolis.
Virginia rebels boast of having great many
men at Harper's Ferry, but authentic accounts
fix the number at 3400. A demonstration by
Government on them is momentarily expected,
as the rebels contemplate removing the machi-
merry of the Armory to Richmond
WASHINGTON May 6.--It is said Gov. Sprague
and Rhode Island troops viii soon move south
ward.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-Messengers from Alex
andria report large numbers of people fled from
the city, in view of the contemplated attack by
Federal troops.
About 4u0 rebel troops arrived Sunday from
the direction of Richmond, but seeing Federal
feet coming up the Potomac they escaped to-
wards Harper's Ferry.
The Herald dispatch also says, the Maryland
Committee were told by the President, that it
was not the intention OF the Government to re-
taliate for the attack by Baltmorians on north.
ern troops, but it was determined to assert its
right of way through Baltimore at all hazards.
NEW YORK, May The Herald's dispatch
says it IS currently believed that the President
will issue another proclamation to-day Monday
announcing the intention oHthe Government to
repossess the Federal property seized by the
rebels and deal summarily with all hereafter
found resisting authority.
Advanced posts are to be established within a
circuit of 20 miles of Washington, extending
into Virginia, in order to protect the agricultu-
raj districts supplying the Capital.
The City of Washington is placed under SEMI
marshal law and Lieut.. Ewood is appointed
Provost Marshal. The law does not extend to
civilians, though close supervision is kept over
their movements.
New YoRK, May Ga Baltimore dispatch to
the Times says, it is believed that the rail-
road to Weeling will be taken possession Of,
and soon the secession troops will only hold the
road between Harper's Ferry and Martinsburg.
The whole secession government of Maryland,
is demoralized by the prompt movement OF
troops.
1t is rumored that Camden Station and Balti-
more will be occupied Monday morning, by q
detachment from Relay House.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6.-The special to the
Post says The steamer W. B. Rainey is to
convey force from Annapolis to retake Smith
Point light ship. The Rainey has four guns and
seventy men on board. She will replace the
light ship moved by the rebels.
4 war steamer is now stationed off Fort Nc.
Henry, Baltimore, to assist the garrison in case
of exigencics.
WASHINGTON May 6.-By advice of military
authorities the Mayor issued proclamation,
requiring all drinking saloons closed Ut $50 p.
Much alarm exists at Alexandria, owing to
proposed military occupation.
Gen. Scott has published card begging cor
respondents to spare him, saying, he has no Of
fee in his gift; no power to accept volunteer
corps, or individual, and has no time to answer
letters.
| Gov Letcher issued proclamation saying,
the sovereignty of Virginia has been denied, ter.
ritorial rights assaied; soil threatened with inva-
sion by the authorities of Washington, and eve
| ry artikce employed to influence the people of
| Northern States against us. Therefore, it be-
comes the solemn duty of every citizen of Vir-
| ginia to prepare for the impending conflict. In
| this view, he authorizes the military comman-
der to order ont the forces, and muster addition
al numbers of volunteers as the exigencies Of
the times may demand
| BALTIMORE May 6.-TrGvel on the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad is uninterrupted.
| The U. S. Recruiting Office opened in this city
| this morning, on Baltimore street. The stars
and stripes were displayed.
New YoRK, May Ga special dispatch from
| Baltimore to the Times SAYS the Legislature re-
assembled to-day. Secessionists, it is said, viii
not attempt to call Convention, if they do the
| Union men will insist that the question OF Con
| vention or no Convention shall be referred tc
the people at the election for delegates.
| A BaltimoreaD had an interview with Genera
| Butler last night, who said Northern troops mus
march in safety over the ground where Massa
chusetts blood was split, and if they were az
tackled from houses, the houses would be blown up
New YoRK, May 6-Gov. Olden, Of Ney
Jersey, has accepted the brigade of Hudson
County and General Wright offers its service
to the Government for an indefinite period.
The Commercials Washington despatch say
it is expected that Baltimore will be occupie
BY Government troops by Wednesday.
The Posts Washington despatch says:-Larg
numbers of exiles from Virginia are constant
arriving.
Advises from Tennessee say Senator Johnso
will make apeech in favor of the Union in
day or two. 1t also says the Government is d.
termined to retake Harper's Ferry Arsenal
Also, official permission is granted for the ooi
tinuance of passenger aud mail services b
, steamer between Baltimore aud Norfolk to al
WAsHNroN, May 5.--The President has a.
pointed Lieut.. Nicholson as adjutant and inspe
tor of the Marine Corps, vice Taylor resigne
The government has declined accepting moi
than regiment of three months yoluntee
from Michigan.
WAsHISGrox, May e.-The Secretary of Wa
in order to accommodate the travelling publ
has directed the opening of the military rou
Q between Washington and Philadelphia via Ann
!. nolis. There will be two daily trains.
Kentucky.
q R,s,sa Sun, Ind, May 4-Vote at Rabbit Hs
I | J., poone county Kentucky, opposite this