Nebraska advertiser., 1861-05-30
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Orlers were received at the arsenal yesterday from
the Department at We -hington for the transfer
one og the regiments S Volunteers to Birds Point,
No. orDosite Cairo. The 4th regiment in Gen.
Lyons Brigade under command Of Col. Schuttner
will accordingly be sent to the above named place
to-day.
Gen. Harvey has ordered the immediate formation
Of q corus Of Union Home Guards to be sworn into
the Us ). service at each Of the following pl-ces -
Hannibal, st. Joseph, Kansas City and Springfield.
New York, 24th.-Nirginia troops were distributed
along the county roads north Of Harpers Ferry and
also, on tho Northern approach to the Maryland
heights. The outposts and picket8 extend much
further. Gen. Johnston superintendent these move
ments in person. e.
5000 Va. troops are at Grafton. 10000 at Rich
mOnd, under command Of Gen. lee, and 10000 at
Fredericksburg. The evening train just in rePoI
affairs at Harper's Ferry unchanged.
special from Washington to the Commercial
says, the bridges on the Orange and Alexandria r r
ana Of the Hampshire and London L r., have been
destroyed for twenty miles.
The rebels are evidently preparing for action.
Reports received this morning state that they are
throwing up cntrencbments at the Manassas Gap
junction, and tho secessionists in Alexandria ore
loudly bUastiug to-day that they will soon be re-
leased by the advance Of the Rebel troops from Rich-
mond. The Government is prepared at all points to
ElEEk ally ID AAA ~ NAAAn Vi a. lAlI ~ -
understood that any movement of Gen. Lee to throw
forward troops rom Richmond IN the dire on Of
Manassas Gap or Harper's Ferry viii imme, ately
te followed by an attack Of Gen, Butler forces on
Norfolk and Richmond is Buffers aim. 1t is reported
that he intends to occupy it by the 10th Of July.
The Times dispatch says the inhabitants Of Alex
andira are sullen and disafected. The only ones
with smiling faces are the "poculif- Institution.
The force at Harper's Ferry + variously estimated
ct from seven to eleven thousand men about two
thirds are equipped and armed.
st. Louis, 20, A. M.-The fourth regiment of Us
volunteers under Col, Schuttner departed fer Birds
Point yesterday on the steamer City Of louisiana.
New York, 28.-The Commercial Advertisers
Washington special says, the list N. Y. regiment
left the nav y-yard this morning in armed steam
crs to take possession Of Aqua creek.
Col. Ledaits addressed the n. Y. 9TH regimens in
forming them that their term Of enlistment bad eX-
pired and they were a liberty to return home if they
desired, but the Secretary of War would be glad if
they would remain in Washington 3 days longer
Every man showed that he was ready to remain for
that time or as much longer as the Government de-
sired. 1t is understood that the Government does
not feel at liberty to detain them longer than the
time mentioned. They viii then return home. The
Herald's dispatch from Washington says:-Iti is sad
that Davis DC Bcaurogard are expected at Richmond
to-day.
Dofences are being CONSTRUCTED outside of Rich
mond. All the bridges on the Alexandria R r have
been buI leG.
Proposals viii, SOON be issued for 40 steam gun
boats Of 500 tons each.
Brigadier Gen. Nc Dowell takes command Of the
forces in Va in place Of Sanford.
Gov. Banks favored putting an army Of 100000
men in the field so that the difficulties be speedily
settled.
Washington, 28h.-Tbe belief that the President
has determined to tender Col. Fremont a Major
Generalship ELECTS much gratis alton.
Governor Bank i here by lvitatiOn Of the Sec
rotary Of war. The Washington City Council have
passed a resolution Of rospc. &c Col. Ellsworth
Gov. Banks has been appointed COmmissOry General.
The n. Y. Posts special says, advices here just
received from Manassas Gap state that the rebels
have been throwing up extensive entertainments at
that point for several weeks past.
Baltimore, ga gentleman arrived here to-day
from Norfolk who came through Richmond and
Fredericksburg. General Butler has -notcommenced
operations as yet, but an attack was looked for daily.
He could not ascertain the number Of troops at Nor
folk, but estimates them at 10000. Troops are daily
arriving from the South. No apprehension is felt
that Norfolk will be taken. Is cars filed with SOL
diers passed Petersburg on Saturday. He thinks
there Is $4,000 troops at Richmond. An attack was
eXpecteda ut York river which is guarded against by
batteries and earthworks. 1t is said to be well sup
| piled with heavy artillery. He was informed that
there were 10000 troops on the hills about Frederies-
burg strengthenedby Numerous batteries.
Manassas Gap was re-enfOrced Sunday night by
troop, from n G and S c and Tenn. a special dis
patch from WilliamspOrt says, that mysterious move
MSilo ~ BuAAE Ol tlCLcs anu Ilab lclln6E aElCOuS
nor foes arc allowed to visit tho rebel camp. 1t was
surmiscd that it was their intention to make a re-
great or to cross the river. The road and canal are
distracted at point Of Rocks ten miles this SIDE Of
Harpcr's Ferry.
NY. 28-The Government has satisfactory in
formation that the commissioners Of Confederate
States TO Europe have met in ENGLAND decided and
emphatic refusal 10 recognize their commissioners.
Lord John Russell with whatever uncertainty he may
have expressed himself on other points made no con
cealment IN regard to thiC matter. The same intel
Ggenco comes from the French Government. The
information to tho foregoing effect has been received
byG dipl0uatiEtin Washington, and the news is well
accredited and is q matter Of discussion diplomatic
circles. A Washington dispatch says, the reports
that the Confederate Commissioners had an lue~-
view with Lord John Russell and N. Thurvenel and
had been told that they would be recognized are con-
sidered incorrect. The latest arrivals from Europe
only brought news that they had not been recognized
in London. Of the same characters the report that
SewaId's proposition TO accede to the Paris declara-
ton abolirhIng privateerinu has been rejected. r.
Three transports conveyed by the Harriet Lane
with $500 troops went to the mouth Of James river
and took possession Of q new point there and en-
trenched themselves. II cOmmands the mouth Of the
river. Sewall's Point Bottery fred on the last yes
sel--butit was out Of range.
Gen Mcdowell is assigned tho command Of Vir-
ginia, east Of the Allegheny ou ntains and north Of
Of James river. 1t is surmised that Gen Mansfield
viii take command Of the troops if an attack is made
on nan per's Ferry.
Frankfort, KY, 28.-In convention, to-day, Mr..
Wicklifes r~c7olution was adopted, for the appoint
ment Of a committed to consider the subject for
which the convention was called, and also Critten-
den's original amendment, with such amendment as
viii secure the Slave States their just and equal
rights under the constitution. Gov. Magofin was
present and was invited te take q seatin the Conven-
ton during the session.