The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-05-29
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WARRINGTON, May -u-Secrettry (hHse
says that hs is determined 10 prevent ship
msnts ofoi contrsland goods to the South lhro'
Kentucky river cities. lie ia now considering
by wtSs means such attempts TO Gyade the
blockade can be best stopped, and will issue
orders TO meet the care at the esrliest possible
moment.
Gen. Batter iet fys Annapolis this nor hing
70 superiatend preparnti5ns for the embark
atisn o. Massachusetts, regiments 10 Fort Mon.
RE. ....-
ssns,ors Waio and Ciandler rel rled on
q Government vessel RON their excursion to
Fort Monroe this afternoon. They report over
three thousand troops in lhe fort, large mum
'ber Of whom a.e engaged in erecting outwoiks.
They Witnessed the destruction of fortiications
erected by secessionists at Sewall's Point, near.
iy opposite Fort Monroe, by the guns OF two
Federal guard vessels, Freedom and Star. The
rebels had thrown up breastworks and mounted
one heavy Piece, ell of which was blown to
pieces By Federal guns, after two hours firing.
The rebel lorces did not attempt to return the
FIRE. but scattered in every direction, as soon as
the bombardment commenced.
GALVESTON, Texas, May l6.--Strong bat
teries have been erected TO cover all approach
es 20 the Channels capable OF resisting any at.
tack. Capt. Reynolds u y. Quartermaster at
San Antonio has resigned. The officers taken
by Col. Van Dorm haye been liberated on parole
Information has been received that Cortinas is
actively preparing or another raid on Texas
settlers on the Rio Grande. Recruits are pour
sng in from all directions TO join Cortinas.
NEw oRIEANs, May 2o.-A passenger ar
rived FROM Texas, reports that Gen. Young was
pursuing Montgomery and the Federal troops.
lie overlook the baggage, supply and ammuni-
ton trains, which were seized with some beeves
anil horses. Montgomery had evacuated Fort
washita, and was on his way to Fort Ar.
buckle. Gen. Young had determined to take
Forts Cobb and Arbuckle.
WAsHINaroS, May 20. The frgate Niagara
has heen withdrown from blockading Charles
ton for more important service.
Fridays Charleston Courier, says. "For two
days past the Niagara and huntsville have not
been seen off The Fort. Yesterday there were
several foreign arrivals, one with a cargo OF mo-
lssses, and brig from Glasgow with iron and
coal She was taken for return cargo OF sea
island cotton, at the enormous rate OF 219d per
pound. Such freight was never before given.
II is decided no more troops will be accept
ed by Government under the last requisition
either from New York or elsewhere, Some
25O,o00 are enlisted.
The War Department contemplstes to esab'
lish, shortly. two large cantonments lone al
dsttysbug, Pennsylvania, and the other IN the
neighborhood Of New York.
Tho force that will be collected in these
camps viii be probably 1900 to 10000 men.
They will be worked up by the best officers to
the highest proficiency, and kept in constan
readiness for active Service.
That at Staten island is meant TO be direct
ed against various points on the seaooard
bounding Rebel States. Orders are issued Il
er-A-saAap4t the earliest moment feet o.
steam transports. that will rendezvous in the
adjoining waters,so that in 'ew hous, when the
word isg given, the whole Of the force on the AT.
lansic coastcan be embarked and proceed with
all speed in the service designated.
tits understood General Mansfield will take
command of 25 900 volunteers and 5000 resu-
lars, 10 bs advanced into Virginia from tbis
point. The force that will be detailed to tak'
Harpcr's Ferry will probably be commanded
by Brigaiior General Reedor General Patter
son and staff are here TO receive verbal nstruc
tons concerning the proposed movement o
troops from Southern Pennsylvania upon Vir.
ginia.
Secretary Cameron has declined TO accept tn
foar Maryland regiments offered by Gov. Hicks
si1ap!y for the defense Of that State and of th'
District.
The Governor has entirely misapprehendet
the sccrotary's explanation, and if the Mary
Isnders enlist they must enter the general ser
vice. -- s- g .-.....
Two batteries OF railroad iron, similar to tn
floating battery at Charleston, have been erect
ed at the Point OF Rocks.
a gentleman who left Richmond yesterday
says that he passed 5000 troops on the rail
road in Tennessee, who were en- route OF Vir
gina, fully armed.
Il. Late advces from Charleston say they arr
erecting batteries on the coast near Charleston
of rified cannon to beat off the blockading fleet
A daily mail is established between Wash
irgton and Fort Monroe, via Baltimore.
Last night three Zouaves strayed from camp