Nebraska advertiser., 1861-05-30
WASHINGTON. Nay %.

~ AoAAfAAONa nay -
The steamer Tennessee arrived from Fortress Mon
roc brings the report that Gen. Butler had taken
SeWall's Point, with a loss Of "a killed and wounded.
Many prisonsers taken, perhaps six hundred. 1t is
reported that 800 secessionist were killed.
On Thursday evening the enimies pickets near the
fort were surprised and 800 taken prisoners. The
War Department has information to the same effect.
No doubt a shimish took place between the FEEDER
al and Secession Pickots near Arlington Height to-
day.
Col. EIlsworth's funeral took place this morning
The hearso was followed by the Zouaves, among
whom was the avenger Of Ellsworth. He carried
the identical flag torn down by the deceased. Then
followed the President, Secretaries Seward and
Smith, Officers of the zouaves in carriages the Mill
tary etc, oil the bells were tolled and oil flags at
haIf-mAst and daped in mourning.
Baltimore, Is, p. M.-Western trains just in re-
port that the rumors from Harper's Ferry Of hostili
tics are totally unfounded.
St. Louis, 25, T. M.-Noarly all the flags in this
city and in louisville are at half mast in conse-
quence Of the death Of Col. Ellsworth, who was a
general ~favolite,
1t said that a regiment of No. volunteers will
start from the arsenal this afternoon for some point
down the river, probably Cairo. 1t is, also, reported
that a part Of The force at Cairo, when Joined by
The Mo. troops viii go to Memphis.
Agents Of the Government arc here to-day pur.
chasing steamboats, for an expedition South. From
present appearances it is altogether probable that
Memphis win be attacked next week.
New York, 25.-The Horald's special, dated Balti-
moro, 9th; says, the steamer Norfolk has arrived.
Gen. Butler left Fortress Monroe yesterday, with
1900 troops in ~propollers and landed them near
Lindhaven. An officer just from Washington says
tho Wardcpartment received to-day an account y
the occupation Of several new and Formidable batter
les near Norfolk. There were $4,000 troops between
Norfolk and SowaIrs Point.
Agcntlemsn from Richmond says there are 1900
troops there and that they were arriving on every
train. Two regiments from North Carolina arrived
while be was there, and two from South Carolina
LETT on the ame train he started on, but turned to
the left at Taylorsvilo this would take them to
GordonsviIlc.
Two Kentucky regiments were ordered to reinforce
tho Yirginians at Points Of Rocks yesterday. They
were throwing up entertainments, on the heights
last night.
200 soldiers from Federal Hill marched through
Baltimore this afternoon and seized large quantity
Of gunpOwder, which was taken to the magazine in
FtMoHenry.
The ship North Carolina from Havre to Norfolk
has arrived here a prisoner to tho Minnesota. The
schooner TrOpic Bird under British colors and the
PiOreer owned in Richmond have been captured and
arc onroate here.
The Worlds dispatch says, reports have reached
the city thata US. steamer had an engagement TO-
day with the battery at Aqua Greek, completely de-
mOlishingit it. The men from the steamer went on
shore and raised an American Tag. This is the only
battery between Washington and TT Monroe.
The Times dispatch dated midnight says a gen,
tloman just from Alexandria says the Fire Zouavei
have commenced executing their threats Of revenge
They have already shot three violent sccessionists
The people at Alexandra who were sympathizer,
with jackson have been compelled to Gee for thei
lives.
The aggregate vote yesterday in Uniontown
Clarksburg, Clayvine, Grafton, Surdes, ROseburg
Portland, Piedmont, and New Greek, Va. was 173S
against ratifying secession and &C for it.
ThO State Department has received no dispatche.
whatever from our legations abroad.
The assertion that Great Britain has refused t,
accept our recognition Of the resolution Of the Paris
Congress respecting Privateeringis a fiction designed
and published FOR the most mischeivous purposes.
Washington, 25.[Western Virginia is an exeep.
ton to the order Of the Postmaster General for th'
stoppage Of the mailsin the Seeded States. Ever,
facility viii be afforded for postal accommodation
in thOt section. There is no doubt the Government
has sent out advance parties to take such measures
regarding the railroad bridges, and it is to imped,
the advance Of the confederate troops.
Baltimore, -25.-Eo traiLs were run over the Balti
more & Ohio r R., last night or to-day. IL engines
and a large number Of cars have been detained a
Harper's Ferry. 40 men employed on trains have
been arrested at Harpers Ferry and are now in Jail
II is reported that hostilities age now going on a
Harper's Ferry, but there is nothing defnato as yet
The steamer Adelaide arrived from Fortress Mon.
roc this morning.
The correspondence Of the Associated Press sends
the oIlowing-Fortress Monroe, 2fth.-Gen. Budel
suddenly made his appearance yesterday in Hampton
hesd Of tho Vermont regiments. On 4 re