Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-15
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SA"u Waship6On' ~ 'f.r
New YoRK, May l4.--The HerGlds Wash
ington dispatch states, from reliable source
that the sacred remains of Washington hav
been removed from Mt. Vernon by Col. Wash
, ington, who has recently Joined the Confederat
army. In the sale of Mt. Vernon, Col. Wash.
ington reserved to himself, not only the tomb o
Washington, but also an acre OF ground arount
IL, which he also bound himself to ren0vate.
The President takes the deepest interest il
the struggle now going on in Tennessee between
the Secessionists and Union men.
Measures are in contemplation for the sup
port OF the gallant Andrew Johnson and bis
friends, in their devoted efforts for the union.
The Massachusetts regiments have been pur-
posely selected for opening the way to the Fed.
eral troops through Maryland, in order to rem
der the humiliation of the secessioniats the
greater. The triumphant re entrance of the
| 9th proved pill of indescribable bitterness to
the Blood Tubs. he aaa
II is altogether improbable that a demon
stration against Harper's Ferry will be UNDER
taken from either Pennsylvania or Maryland,
without a simultaneous advance of strong
corps from this city to some point between
Richmond and the Ferry, to cut of succor from
southern Virginia.
The Pawnee is Increasing her armament, as
though she was expecting an early brush with
the rebels at Alexandria. Two more heavy
dahlgrens more mounted on her to day.
The Secretary Of War announced last night to
the President that Gen. Sickles offered his br-
gade, 5000 strong. to the Government for the
whole war, fully armed and equipped, and ready
Tor any service. The President says it must be
accepted. The Secretary has accepted 10.
Senator Pomeroy, of Kansas, has satisfied the
War Department that several officials at Forts
Leavenworth and Riley are open sympathizers
with the Southern Rebels. A thorough clean
ing has already been ordered.
Parties from northern Missouri are urging the |
Government to station an army in that part of |
the country.
A large quantity of powder was discovered in |
the new building occupied by tho New Jersey
troops, previous to their going into camp. No
officer o. the Government knew anything Of it,
or how or when 1t came there. keg OF pow
der has also been discovered in one of the base.
ment rooms ofthe Patent Office, which had not
been used for some time. The powder seemed
10 have been there some time, and is nearly
..
Orders have been issued for strict search of
Ill public buildings, and more stringent guard
)f them.
II is said great discomfort prevails among the
military mob at Haper's Ferry. A serious and
bloody row occurred day or two since, in which
me or more of the Kentucky volunteers, Of
3lanton Duncan's squad, were killed, and 9th.
RS wounded. Following this was O threat by
duncan to disband his squad and return home. /,
Indignation is expressed by the Virginians {
hat Gov. Letcher, by his proclamation, has {
the expectation of all kinds of pro. G
,isions from Virginia, for any purpose Il
3efore Saturday night, according to the calcula
lon Of the War Department., $4,000 men will
70 concentrated at Washington, Baltimore and
Annapolis. Ii
The Tribune states that the steamship Africa,
ow unloading at Jersey City, has on board So.
100 Enfield Rifles for the u. S. Government
The Tribune says the Government has intelli- 1
ence that large bodies of Mexicans are garri. 7
oning their frontier towns.
There is now no doubt that Texas will soon
AVE lively times In looking after our Govern ,
nent troops, various tribes of merciless Indians
nd predatorial bands of Mexican soldiers, and
nay perhaps wish she was safe home again.
WARRINGTON, May l4.-A special dispatch TO ,
he Post says: No change will be made in the ,
ommand of the feet off Pensacola.
1t is regarded as not improbable that the Fed
raj forces will march from Wheeling to Mar
insburg, Virginia, and take Harper's Ferry in
he rear.
WASHINGTON, May l5.- In consequence of
Messing public affairs, no personal application
or appointment swill be entertained.
Adjutsnt General Thomas says, out Of the
Whole number of troops to whom he has ad-
the oath of allegiance, only about 30
lad refused, and in no instance did refusal
originate in disloyalty, but from family or bust
less ties. s s 5tt
]. G. Vaughen has been appointed military
at Fort Leavenworth, and other
,hanpes of civil officera have heen made b 9TH Mt
hat Fort and Fort Riley.