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New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
MOVEMENTS OF TIE REBELS.


An officer from Washington this Afternoon Gays that
the War Department received today accounts Of the
erection of several ne aud formidable batteries near
Norfolk, and that there were fifteen thousand troops
between Norfolk and SewEll Point.
uentlemsn who left Richmond yesterday, says
there are 1900 troops there, and that they are ar
riyinr on every train. Two regiGents from North
Carolina arrived while he wes there, and two from
South Carolina left in the tram he tted in, but
turned oil 10 the eft at Tayonviile This would take
them to Gordorsyle, and they probably went TO Cul'
pepper.
A large number Of new gun carriages were landed
to-day AZ Fort McHenry, from the steamer spauldng,
with other munitions Of war.
The news Of he death Of Colonel Ellsworth has ere-
ated a profound sensation here. He IS well remem-
bered by the citizens and biz death deeply depored.
The presence OF Gen. Johnston at Harpers Ferry is
confirmed by passengers i'll this evenings train from
the West.
Two Kentucky regiments We're ordered to reenforee
the yirginians at Point of Rocks yesterday. They
were throwing up entertainments and building cabins
Of boards Oh the tights last night.
Two hundred soldiers from Federal Hill marched
through the streets this afternoon, and seized large
quantity Of guupovder which was taken to the maga
zine in Font Mclienry.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
SECRET TREASON IN BAL TlMORE.
Conspiracies Against the Government
LEADING CITIZENS IMPLICATED.
GOVERNMENT FULLY INFORMED.
Special Dlspstch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.

sp.c. Dlspatch to The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Friday, May "a, 1861. ~
The pretended Union sentimert of Baltimore
il not To- be trusted. The Government has To-
formation Of the most direct and positive charac-
ter, which shows that Unted States troops
alone keep She city in order. The Admi"istra'
tlun has satisfied itself that there bas existed
conspiracy against the Federal authorities, ano
that many leading citizens are involved 10 IL.
The names of these con.pirators are known. ana
they will be dealt with as they deserve.
There is no DOUBT that movement, on
large scale, will be made by Maryland Secession
ists, simultaneously with the marching OF the Vir-
GINA forces. gentleman Of prominence, just
from Baltimore, says the Rebels there only
await the action OF General Lee. A movement
by bim toward Alexandria attempts to retake
Arlington HigLts, or to relieve HarPer's Ferry,
will be- q signal for general uprising OF all the
Sccessonists in the State, who have been assured
by the Southern Confederacy that its utmost
energies shall be eIerted on their behalf. My
informant also says he believes the greater por-
t,on of the citizens Of Baltimore will aid this
movement, although protesting to support the
Government. He says there are large quantities
Of arms bid away in that city. which tue Gov
ernment has not discovered, many OF which are
beng secretly conveyed from the city, aud dis
tfibuted through the interior OK the state, wber-
ever most needed He also says Information
from Trustworthy citizens of Prince Georges
County, aod other parts of the INTERIOR is to the
same effect All agree that 20 dependence Is TO
be placed on the pretended loyalty OF Maryland
soce u strong dI.union party still exists there,
which the presence OF Federal troops alone
InatIaIus.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
SUPPLIES FOR FORT McHENRY.

BALTIMORE. Friday May "a, 1851.
Tbs news from Washington has produced profoond
sensation here. The Old Point boat this morning ~
ports that Gen. Batler threw guard Of 80 men
at the United States Hotel principally to guard .
splendid well Of water, belonging to Gen. seysr which
was wanted for the use Of the garrison.
Nothing is known relative to Sewars Point. 4
movement had not taken place when the steamer left
A steamer arrived as Fort MeHenry this morning
with large supply of gancarriages and other military
stores Col Morehead's regiment came across The
river this morning, marched up Broadway, and pro
ceeded TO Patterson Park. They made fine display.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
HOW THE EVENT WAS RECEIVED.
AT MECHANiCsvILLL.
MEcHANIcsgILLE, n. T., May "a,

MECHANlCsVlLLti ~ L. amy ~, iooi'
The assassination Of Col Ellsworth has csused in
,his his native town. tue umcst sorrow and indisna-
tion. The father Of Col Ellsworth happened 10 be In
the telegraph Office when the melancholy in,eli'
eence was received, and the frst intiniution he
bad OF it was seeing the operator weeping.
Mr.. Elisworths grief indescribable on learning
the ,d nevA He left, in company with bis wife, for
New-York, this evening, the Francis s'iddy. All
the dags in town arc at half-mast. The sympathy
EXPRESSED for his parents Ia universal. The Colonel
wss their only living SOD. About year since his
younger brother young man of much ability, died No
Chicago.
A great excitement was created by one Walmsn. q
Dutch p.ddler, WHO thought Lis death was ail nght'
and expressed sentiments favorable to the traitors
He wa allowed by the citizens twenty minutes to
leave town, and left with the band Pyiny the Rogue
March, with orders 10 return "a more.
AT PITTSBURGH.
PirrsBuRoH, Pa, Friday, May ~, iool.
Col. EIlsworshs death was received hsrs ~i1A pro-
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
THE VIRGINIA VOTE ON SECESSION
THE DESPOTISM OF THE REBELS.
THREATS OF HANGING.
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Thouns.

-f~~'~' DA'PstCu W ~ H. inbuno
WASHINGTON, Friday, May "a, 1861
A respectable citizen FROM Fairfax County
informs me that in his district 70 votes were
cast ior the Union against 81 for Secession. and
that in Alexandria, where the usus vote is 800,
there were only 800 votes for Secession and 50
Tor Union' in spite Of the Virginia Ordinance.
MY Informant, with some nine others, openly
voted tor Charles Fl. Upton as Representative
to the Federal Congress. This excited the wrath
Of certain Capt. Throckmortoo, who was
present with twenty armed ruffans, for the
purpose Of controlling the election, and who icfS
for Alexandria, vowing TO return to-day and hang
them al. Ny informant waited in vain for him
until 10 o'clock this morning.
The aggregate vote yesterday in Uniontown,
Clarksburg, Clayvile, Grafton, sards, Roseburg.
Portland, Piedmont, and New-Creek, Virginia,
was 1873 against rahfyipg the Ordinance and
66 fox it.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
A MOVEMENT FROM FORT MONROE.

BALTIMORE, Friday, May q, 1861.
The steamer from Norfolk has arrived. Gen. BatisR
left Fortress Monroe yesterday with 1900 troops n
propellers, and landed them near Lyndbaven.
An tfcer frou Washington this afternoon says Gel
Ellsworths orders positive Dot TO fire shot IN.
less be gave an order. One of hs men the Seces
sonis, aim a, Ellsworth, and tried to knock up his
piece but was not quick enough. When Ellsworth
FELL the Zouaves fell upon the ss'assin and killed lin
with knives and bsyonets. He was literally cut int
mince-meat
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
MISSOURI STATE TROOPS ORDERED TO
DlSBAND
ST. LOUIS. Ibur

ST. LOUIS Thursday May "a, 1861.
The State troops at Jefferson City, numbering about
1000 men, were ordered to disband yesterday by Gen.
Price, Al fret they refused to obey bat il is believed
that they will quietly dsperse, and return to their
homes.
A iO-inch bowitzer, an sI-ipch mortar, and 'V
rounds of cartridges, ball, shell, and canister We"
shipped from the Arsenal yesterday, destined ior S"
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
FRANKFoRT. Friday. )

FRAsKFoRT Friday, May "a, 1851.
The Senate to-day passed the resolutions that Ken
tucky will not sever her connection with the NatiouA
Government nor take I'D for either bellgerens
party; but arm herself for the preservation Of peace
within her borders, and rendering their services -
mediator TO effect d jus, and honorable peace.
The House amended and passed the bill empowering
an investigation Of Yesterdays chngo to sit 30 dsy~
The Legislature adjourned sine die.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
THE WAR NEWS IN NEW ORLEANS.
NEw.ORLEAss, Friday, Ma

NEw.ORLEAss, Friday, May "a, 1851.
The news from Washington Of the occupation oe
Alexandria has considerably increased military enthu-
siasm.
The Dela's Montgomery dispatch contains letter
from w. L. Ysncey, who was not doubling his success
on his mission.
The new tariff takes effect Aug. 81. Tue 18th prox.
will be a day Of fasting and prayer.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
STEAMER PEERLESS.

ToRosTo, Friday, May "A, 1861.
The steamer Peerless recently sold TO agents Of ths
American Government, left here for Newfork to-day.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
RUMoREp ATTACK ON HARPERs FERRY.
BALTIMoRE, Friday, May n, 4

BALTIMoRL, Ffiday, Nay n, Ioo1'
great variety of reports circulating relative to
an attack on Harpers Ferry to-day. Coal tr'ins were
detained there this morning and Done have como down
to-day. /, is reported that movement was certainly
made to-day by the Federal forces, in that direction.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25

tou, where the Richmond Railroad toward Al.
e1anoria and Harper's FERN, and the road from
the interior, connect. Should body of troops
have penetrated to that point, as is rumored, on
attack upon them soon is likely. ID is known
that there is apprehension Of attack.
BALTIMORE FLYING ARTILLERY.
The officers Of the Baltimore Flying Artillery
are here urging their acceptance by Government
They have a very SNOWY uniform.
PAIR VOTE PROPOSED.
The Zouases propose to open the poll on
ut Alexandria, aud take fair vote on
SEQ ssson.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
THE COAST GUARD.
SAG HARBoa, frids,

Sac HARBoR, Friday, May "A, Io6I.
The reyepue-cutter Crawford, Capt. Carson arrived
in our bay to-day. She comes after her crew, whs
ennted at this place.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
All lhs flags in the city were at half
ukEEPsIE.

e,d .g. All Ihs flags in the city were 1t half
mast. rrpstp
AT rouo' '-iiay, May "a, 1861.
r. -, ,hs death Of Col, Ellsworth, the
Upon The report oi the oea'" u ~ .ss fire bells
flags were lowered half mast, and ~
tolled.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25
To Size Associated Press.

WAsHIEGToE, Friday, May "a, 1861.
The cavalry OF the Secesaions's captured at Aeka-
dria To-day have been brought to tue Washington
Navy-Yard.
Passengers from that city to-day say thst the Fire
Zousyes have been amtsing Themselves riding about
on the Dones
The other prisoners are in custody.
The Federal troops are qu4rtered ut the Mansion
House.
At2 O'Clock tlis afternoon the body Of jackson stil
Law where be wsss killed.
The troops between here and Alexandra have made
good procless in throwing up enuencbmsnts.
Col. Wilcox Of the Michigan Regiment is in COM
mand Of AlexaDdrs.
The ferry-ooats bet geen Washington and that city
will resume their trips sxt week
The flags ali over tue city hafniast to-day, aud
,b. bels sre tolinq. in respect for Col Ellsworth. II
is probable HE remains will be brought 10 the Presi
dents house and conveyed thence 10 the CARS 10
morrow afternoon they win be transported 10 New
Worry Of which State be was a native. He aged
about n years.
There are about twelve secessionss under charges
in The common jail.
In all there are twelve or fourteen Federal regiments
ON the Virginia side. The Nsw-YorA Zouaves and
Michigan Regiment are the only ones US yet IN Alex
sndria.
Isst night before the Michigan Regiment started
hence /, was desirable 10 procure an American nag
None syitabs could be found excepting one belonging
10 a r..,aurant keeper, and winch was suspended
across the .tc4et. The Hon. Mr.. Howard OF Michigan
purchased il and gave it 10 the Regiment 1t was car
ried by them 10 Alexandria and now floats that
city.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-25

Inc secrecy Ol INC moNttusut ihsl hAtHo
such that the colonels Of the regiments ordered
60 march did not know til late hour whittier
they were to be sent; nor did the regular army
eolonels, the beads of bureaus, nor the Chief
Clerk Of the Navy Department The 7th kegi-
nent had invited friends TO q dinner at VIII
lard's. An army officer, who was in the secret
promised Col. Lefferts TO be present unless
" something important prevented"
II ia rumored. and generally believed, that the
5eh Regiment took possession OF traln and
made prisoners Of several hundred Secession
troops, who were endeayoring 10 make their es-
cape from Alexandra on the Loudon and Orange
and Alexandria Railroads, and that the notorious
DR.. Boyle of this ety. who organized the National
Volunteers, q Secession company, exMayor
Walter Lennox, and Noble Thomas, formerly q
policeman OF this city, are among the prisoners.
Last night q picket guard Of the Anderson
Rifles beard q Gathering Of sabers in the bushes
near them. They kept sharp lookout, and soon
Ewo nen appeared, and sad to the men on duty,
nI guess you are our prisoners" One OF Tie
guards cooked his rifle, and presenting 1t replied,
"I guess not. but reckon you are ours. Ihe
TWO newcomers were oisath'" """ ' ~
custody, aud this morning lodged IN the armors
Of the Rifles. Their names are Capt. Nj. ID. bsn
and Kirby, melDbers Of the Fairfax CaVeiFy.
They were armed with regulation sabers and the
o.d-fashioned rifed carbines, altered for per-
cushion lceks Lieut. Lipscoub Of the Rifles
came upon another named Smidt, whom be made
prisoner. Smidt says he ia very willing TO fall
into the bapds of the Government II s.ves him
the trouble of runniog away.
Some of the Firemen Zousves, who happened
to be in this city last night, on hearing that a
portion of their regiment had gone down to
Alexandris without them, immediately set to
work TO get down by book or crook to join their
companions, and getting hold of some ro~-boats,
"worked their passage" down with oars, against
wind and tide, TO be In at the fight.
Col Elhworths remains Liz in the little engine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

FoHr PIcxEss.-This fort, near Pensacola and
now In possession Of the United States troops. TO
the mum Der Of between 200 and 900, was designed
20 mount 2l2 guns, and 10 an immensely stfong
position, and commands the entire harbor The
Pensacola Observer says:
live are to have war, the seizure Of this strong
hold IL Of course the rst importance for unies.
u In occupied by rs 10 viii secure 10 the enemy
base Of operations along our whole gulf coast and
Keep open road right Into the heart Of the South
which cannot be obstructed by any fixed fortifca,
lions. Once within the gates Of the harbor and
an army could be disembarked at any point on the
bay which u might select. IL could run up beyond
we Eseamoia river, and land many hours ahead
Of any opposing force which might be at Pensa.
cola, beside placing q wide river between Il and
The latfer-or even two rivers, the Escambia and
Blsekwater-by going far enough, up. Hence,
with start Of at least forty-eght hours II could
march Into interior Alabama. An enemy hold no
Fort Pickens could rendezvous a naval force there
and keep upa blockade Of all the ports of the
Por" OF tne Gull, unless we could meet II on the
Bea. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

YANKEE DoopLE.-The Mobile Register says
That tune yankee Doodle) was always musical
abomination, unworthy of place In tue national
repertoire. We have never beard IL since we were
boy, on any public occasion, without indigna-
ton. We never could get on our feet when we
have seen audiences at theatres and elsew here rise
to It, 1t was ever a cold bath to every throb Of
patriotic emotion, ever made orr flesh creep and
our soul sink into the bottom of our boots-not on
account Of its name, Yankee Doodle but be-
cause il is a mean, sneaking, belitting, contemp-
tible tune. III we were on the eve Of battle and
were at all doubtful whether to stand or fy, we
believe the sound of that abom ma BILE strain would
decide the question, and We should take TO our
heels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22
Personal.

- Chief Engineer Ellridge Lawton, u. 8.
Navy, one Of the officers In charge of the Pensacola
Navy Yard at the time Of It's surrender by Captain
Armstrong, arrived In this city last evening from
Pensacola, Fla, and is stopping at Kirkwoods'
- Capt w. II. Gardner, U. 8. "; Hon. ID. nj.
Bsninger, N. C.; Naih. Marsh, Receiver Of N Y.
and Erie Railroads J w Garrett (Pres Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad) and family; Hon. Corning.
Pres. NY. Central Railroad; F. NJ. FELTON,, Pres.
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bait. Railroad;
Dean Richmond, NY; Hon. C. vibbard, NJ Y
}. Edgar Thomson, Pres. Pa. Central Railroad
are at Willards'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.-In our columns
this week appears an advertisement AZ wistar's
Belsam OF Wild Cherry. IT really be superior
article, and there Is much reason TO think 90, the
prejudice In many cases just against Patent Medi-
cines should not effect il; and the proprietors of
the medicine bring before the public good evil
most respectable and reliable citizens, who have
long used the article. Jno Wells Simpson, ESQ
OF this village, to whom references was allowed
to De made In the advertisement Of the Balsam, al
the request Of the propretos authorizes us 70 saw
that be has used the Balsam In his family for the
1t ten years, and has found IL. from his expert
enee, 10 be very valuable remedy for coughs and
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Herald, May IS, 1850
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

IL Mississippi goes out Of the Union with
more convenience than South Carolina. The
terms she makes are capital. She has no port Of
entry, and therefore cannot come into collision
with the Government in the matter of revenue
collection; and as to the other point Of difficulty
the post Office system, her Convention has pro-
vined that no change shall be made, and permits
the United States to pay the expenses Of its main
tenance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

THE DELAWARE AND MARYLAND RAILROAD -
This most important adjunct of the Della aware and
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad, is proceeding with unexampled rapid
ity, under charge Of VIM. II. Dilworth, the chief
engineer. In letter just received from him,
dated Kenton, Delaware, he states that the termini
Of the road are Smyrna, Del, and GreeDsboreu2h h,
Md. Five miles Of the track, extending from
Smyrna station TO Kenton, little village in Kent
county, are already laid and ballasted, and now
ready for the cars. A constant force Of about
twenty-five men are carrying IL forward at an
average rate Of one mile per week .-PhiIadeIpaia
Press, Jan. II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

VIRGINIA Some apprehension is entertained
lest snap judgment should be taken on Virginia.
The election for delegates to her Convention 10 or
ordered for the 4th Of February, and the meeting
fixed for the 18th. II Is doubted whether the
necessary notice can be served In remote counties
with irregular and unfrequent mails. and where
the Union feeling Is strongest, in time TO call out
a full expression of the popular sentiment The
Secessionists live In towns, and along lines Of
railroad and can readily concentrate their strength
IL was more than month after the Presidential
election before the returns Of several distant
ties could be received, which decided the political
complexion of the State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

IL The chap who writes Charleston letters to
the New York Tribune from the corner Of Nassau
and Spruce streets, New York city, makes some
terrible blunders occasionally. Thus he let his
Imagination loose the other day in description Of
the balmy spring atmosphere there at 4 date when
Charleston was suffering some Of the most disa-
greeable weather known for years. bad guess,
fndeadI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

IHE Position OF MAEYLAsD.-A committee of
memoeiSof The sons OF Temperance from Balti-
connection with business Of the Order, called I'm
a body on the President 10 ply their respects ON
learning that they were from Baltimore they were
spoke with warm commentator Of the patti otIsm
evineed BY the citizens Of Maryland In the present
alarming crisis He also highly commended the
and expressed his decided approval Of the course
he has pursued, thus I" erecting Maryland az
ofeekwater to the waves Of disunion that were
breaking over the Southern states" The inter
view wes most pleasing one 70 all parties con-
cerned the President expressing the hope that the
Union would yet be preserved - BAH. Ansyican
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

ALAHANA.-we learn from the Montgomery
papers that the minority Of the committee whic
reported the secession ordinance made a counter
report, which was rejected by vote Of As to 81,
and that the vote on the question Of submitting
the action Of the Convention to a vote of the peo-
pie stood "a to So The secession ordinance event
uallY passed by vote Of 81 to 80. Telegraphic
accounts state that Ii has not yet been signed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

SAVED By HoOPs little girl, I'VE wears
old, daught Of William Baker, of Mitchell
Canada West, was crossing the bridge which ex:
pands over the liver Thames she sat down on one
Of the cross bars Of the side railing and by some
means or other she overbalanced herself and fell
backwards into the water, distance Of about
twenty feet. The water was only one foot deep
and the bottom was covered with large stones.
Still she escaped with but very slight injuries
her crinoline expanded like sail to catch the
breeze, which bore her down lightly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

ID The Georgia Convention have adopted an
explanatory preamble to their Ordinance Of Sc
eession, and, thus amended, IL has been signed by
nearly all the members, including Hon. A. II
stephens, Ex-Governor johnson, and others The
Georgia delegates are expected to withdraw from
Congress to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

OWendell Phillips. the Abolitionist, deliv.
cred speech at Boston on Sunday, in which he
denounced Senator Seward, declared himself for
disunion, and expressed the hope that all the
slave States would leave the Union. His chief
argument was that disunion was desirable b, cause
IL would abolish slavery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

ID We learn from Springfield, Illinois, that
Mr.. Kellogg, member OF Congress from that State,
has arrived there on mission to the President elect
to obtain a definite and authoritative announce
ment from Mr.. Lincoln with regard TO the CON-
promise propositions in Congress. On the result
Of this mission 1t is stated will depend the future
course CT Republicans in Congress. A dispatch
from st. Louis expresses the opinion that the Re-
publicans, with SIR. Lincoln's sanction, will pro-
pose the holding Of National Convention and
the restoration of the Missouri line to California
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

IL Gov Hicks, Of MARYLAND, since the Har-
Per's Ferry affair, has kept a patrol at Havre-d
Grace, the frontier, to exact a fine Of 800 from
every free negro crossing the line On Thursday
a negro preacher Of Philadelphia was suddenly
called to Baltimore by the death of his sister after
some trouble he passed to his destination without
being mulcted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

OThe Alabama Convention has appointed
delegates to the Southern Congress Mr.. Yancey
declined election as delegate. The Convention
has passed an ordinance aPpropriating three mil
lion Of dollars for the defence of the State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

ID The Asia brought out million and a half
specie, making up about ten millions received
from Europe since the panic set In.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-22

MISSING VKssKL.-The schooner Emma Shorter
which sailed from this port ON the 22d December
last, for Alexandria, has not been heard of-Noy-
folk Argus