The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-28
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE
SEAT Oh WAR.


RALr1AnRE Mayer
Special to the American says martial law IL pro-
claimed ut Alexandria. Citizens assured they
v " - protected in their persons and their proper
ty The pcke,s We're again fired ON last night
II is said the New York 18th regiment will return
home on Wednesday, their months service being
Strong and extensive entertainments are being
erected by the u. s. troops the Virginia heights
They entirely command The approaches from Alex
andria.
The Marshall House is the hotel at which Gen
Washington stopped. Col Ellsworth WAS shot
near the door OF the chamber Gen. Washington oc-
cupied
surprised If in the Of three weeks forward
movement be made on Richmond from resources en-
tirely separate from the reserves ut or near Wash
ington aud which will be so overwhelming IN force
ms to render success certain. The position OF Har
per's Ferry may be secured by q flank movement.
World 3 dispatch reports that last night one OF the
advance pickets Of the Zouaves was attacked by
about 20 men After several rounds the secession
lists acd but not until six Of them were captured by
the Ionaves,
Times dispatch says the inhabitants Of Alexan-
dra are sulien and disafiected The only ones with
smiling faces are the peculiar institutions Several
large forts now being constructed there. The
6gh have thrown up bank a mite long and seven
feet high
/. is determined to order 10000 more volunteers
to Washington.
The reliet committee FOR the Ellsworth Fund, has
received since lis formation last evening. i've hun
dred dollars.
SIR Snowden, OF the Alexandria Union, refused 10
publish Col. Wilcoxs proclamation. A squad OF
Printers from the Regiment was detailed 70 take the
office and print the paper.
The force at Harper Ferry is variously estimated
at from 600 to IL 900 men--about two thirds are
equipped and armed They are undoubtedly very
short Of provisions and must be in starving con-
diiion within week unless relieved How they are
be relieved tttebfttff tire rebel ~ntiets ntit
find il very difficult to solve.
Every one that visits Alexandria brings away
some u,emento, The oil-elo,h in the hall where
Ellsworth fell, has been cut mp and divided Pieces
of the stairs covered with his blood are also cut up
and earned away.
The only occupant of the slave pen when captured
was negro, who, being locked in cell, was over
looked When released he told he could follow
his master.
In view ofthe traitors who have deserted the Ma
w, Com. paulding has reformed the entire signal
books OF the Navy.
BALTIMORE. May 2s.
The steamer Adelaide has arrived from Norfolk.
Gen. Butler was reinforced yesterday by 5000
troops from New York ind Maine.
When the Adelaide left, IL understood that
Norfolk would be attacked on Monday. Tie rebels
there confident they can hold Norfolk against
any force
The Bridge connecting Old Point Comfort and
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communication is allowed between Portsmouth
and Norfolk.
Herald's Dispatch.
WAsHIsGroS, May &c.
Gen. Scott issued general order. giving the cred
il of the occupation of Alexandria and Arlington
Nights to Gen. Mansfield, who both planned and ex
ecuted the movements
After divine service in the 18th Regiment this
morning, the Chaplain put himself at the head OF his
cengre CATION and marched them 10 work on the en-
/ treuchnents.
WASHINGTON. May 2s
One of the captured Seeessionists confirms the
reportkhat Saturday afternoon about 100 Seces
sionisis were but few miles from Arlington, but
retired when they discovered the Federal troops
coming over from Washington The War Depart
ment is satisfied this Is reliable
Especial to the Commercial.
Washington, May 81.
The bridges Of the Orange Il Alexandria Rail
I'road, and Of the Hampshire g. Camden Railroad
have been destroyed for 20 miles.
The New York It'll regiment is ordered home to
morrow.
u The rebels are evidently preparing for action
Reports received this morning state that they ar
throwing up entertainments at the Mannasscs ga
Junction, aud the Secessionists in Alexandris mr.
loudly Boosting day that they will be re
ieved by the advance Of the rebel troops from Rich
nond.
1t is understood that any movement OF Gen. lie
for throwing rebel forces from Richmond in the di
recton Of Mannasses Gap or Harper's Ferry, vii
, Immediately be followed by attack OF Gen But
ler's forces on Norfolk Richmond is the aim Q
> Butler, and it is reported he intends occupying
! by the Goth of July.
Cen. Patterson will throw large masses Of troop
from Chambersbnrg down the Maryland line, in th
direction Of Harpers Ferry in order to prevent
Q movement from that point
There are 3, 900 Federal troops at the Relay Hous
! near Baltimore. They can hold that place again
, great odds. Large scouting parties sent out
the Federal officers every night Is far Is the Poll
OF Rocks.
Washington, May 27.
: The steamer Minnesota WINS expected to leave
. Monroe to day for the blockade OF Charleston
r Two or three other vessels will soon follow.
passenger who left Richmond yesterday u
rived here this morning by way Of Manassas GA
says the train on which he travelled brought .0t
South Carolina troops TO the Gap and that the 81
tire number of Confederate troops there est
mated at 5000. They were very well armed al
equipped and were throwing up entertainments
!. anticipation Of attack. The belief there wi
that the Federal troops would move towards LA
per's Ferry by that route.
.fl The War Department is much annoyed by irr
sponsibe persons attempting TO draw requisitio
for various things and incur expenses on account
% the Government under the prctence OF patriotic al
Special to Evening Post
., Schuyler Coliax has just arrived here from Inc
, ana for the purpose Of urging the Government
II hcccPt tue refNico VI SIX IcHiWouts VI
4, from that State
4 The Cabinet has been in consultation to- day
y the question Of appointing Gov. Banks and Jol
d 9. Fremont to Major Genralships in the army.
decision yet.
Another military movement il on foot, but /
Government keeps il strictly secret
- Harpers Ferry adviccs state that the rebels the
y greatly alarmed ut the Government moyemer
=" and expected momentary attack.
Washington, May ri.
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