Nebraska advertiser., 1861-05-30

except about three hundred who refused to be sworn
in for three years. All their uniforms except their
pantaloons were stripped from them, and they came
into the city from the encampmsnt.
Hon. Joseph Ashley arrived hero tonight from
Fortress Menroe. He reports ali quiet there. There
we're some 10000 troops under Gen. Buffers com
mand he will mike no advance into Va until he
has ut least 10000 more.
The SPECIAL to the Tribune, dated Washington
I 9th, says, a citizen Of Paducaka, who was pressing
" invited to leave, reports the SECESSION feeling IN
six western counties Of Kentucky being fully equal
to that % sc. From the Tenn. river TO the Miss.
/ river mOb-laW and terrorism reigns.
An important movement IS being made at Grafton
Va. a large BODY Of troops have already crossed the
river hastily to their rerderzvos.
The Va. detachment is at Grafton with consider
able force and it is believed that a collision is inc
vitable. Harpers Ferry viii probably be evacuated
bv this dir eti0n Of columns without any direct de-
monstration being made upon the troops there post
ed. Tomorrow a very important advance against
the rebel forces at Harper's Ferry viii take place
from Philadelpli FIVE regiments 60 forward via
Harrisburg. The first move will probably be made
toward Manassas Gap Junction, it being considered
a highly impor. mt position, and when once in pos
session Of the Government viii be the key to all the
operations Of the rebels.
Washington. 23.-Frederick Hicker's illinois regi-
ment win probably be accepted by the Government.
The probabili Y is that the brigade Of Carl Shurlz
who is now here will be sent to Fortress Monroe.
Allen A. Buslon of Ky has been appointed minis
ter resident to New Grenada, in place Of Gen. Jones
Of Iowa.
Washington, 29th.-The following from Fortress
Moaroe, ia. cd Monday evening, May q, is from the
correspondent Of the Associated Pres a force Of
( $500 men including a few regulars and 4 peices Of
artillery formed to-day an entrencEed camp atNew-
port near the mouth Of James river about ten miles
l. 20 i Fortress Monroe. Newport Ommand to a great
extent the peninsuIar between the James and York
rivera. a large force is to be assembled there and so
important a movement is likely to meet opposition.
There WIS evidently great ;tivity at SewaN's point
st night. Hampton IS nearly deserted. The long
bridge there was burned on Saturday. About 100
Z fugitives came in this moI-ling. They were provided
with rltions and set to work.
Cine natl, 29.-On 81, ~ night Col. Kelly in
commend Of the LIST 7 ments of Va volunteer
stltiOned at h heeling re wed orders to march.
They IefS Wh-aing at z o'clock on Monday morning,
moving tow -rd5 Ora On. After their departure the
10Th Ohio rec Dent st toned at Bellair under com
mand Of Col irwin. number inc 1000 strong, crossed
re Ohio and followed Col. heIy's command. The
18th Ohio reg ment under command Of Col Stedman
crossed the 0hiO at Marietta, about the same time,
and occupied Parker. burg at mid hight. On Mon
day the rebels evacuated Grafton in great hast5.-
Col. Kelly is probably in possession of Grafton this
morning,
Before Gro 'lg the Ohio Major Gen McClella nd
issued a proclamation to the Union men Of Western
Va, setting forth that the troops Games as their friends
and brothers, and that their homes, families and
property were safe under their prot ction and that no
Interference would be made with their slaves; but
/ on Jne contrary any attempt at an lnSul-eCI1OQ WOulQ
be crushed with an iron hand.
The Generals proclaim ion to his soldiers You
are ord ed to cross the Oslo and enter upon the sol
Of Va, your mission is to restore peace and conf
dence to protect the majc-ty of the Law, and rescue
our brethren, from the -rasp Of armed traitors. l
place under the safeguard Of your keeping the honor
Of Ohio and Of the Union. If your are called upon
to overcome armed opposition l know your courage
is equal 10 your task, but remember your only foes
are the a ned trait S to the . s Government, and
} choVu no-au ovnn foAhora whon thou - -, -nr-
power.
Baltimore ga steamer from Fortress Monroe
S arrived here, she left last evening at six o'clock,
when a small S amer from Norfolk, with a flag of
truce had just landed over 100 refugees on the Cum
berland. They mostly are the wives ard children of
labOrers in the the navy yard. They report that
there are from z to 1000 troops at Norfolk and Ports
mouth. Gen Beauregard had not arrived. The La.
d Ga. troops were the best accontered and disciplined.
Provisions were very high. 81 Union votes were
cast in Portsmouth and over 20 in Norfolk. Several
/ tteries have been erected between Monroe and
Norfolk. The encampment at Newport point has
thus far been undisturbed.
Chambersburg, 28.-It is known that the seces-
siOnist at " iIliamsport and Hagelstown are contem-
plating a plan to enable the Yirginians to invade
Washingt N County.
st. Louis, 80, a. M.-Washington dispatches %,
says, Col Butler, brother Of Gen Butter, had a long
interview with the cabinet to-day. Gen Butler de-
sires Instructions nay be sent to him regarding the
way Of dealing with ~fugitives. ltis understood the
Government fully endorses the previous course Of
Gen. Butler regarding slaves.
The Posts dis Itch says great interest is manifes-
ted in the Baltimore habeus corpus case. 1t is
thought the Government will respect the Courts
civil powers.
Secretary Cameron is i'll.
The President has accepted 4 Illinois regiments,
who came to him rather than await State action.
They include EllswoTth's original ZouaYes, and
HC;ker's German regiment.
1t is said that Maj. Shaller's has been rendered
the Colonelcy Of the Fire ZOuaves in place of the
lamented Ellsworth. 1t is unknown whether he will
accept.
An advance columa of the grand army will be
pushed forward to Manassas junction.
The LIST n Y regiment have returned the Wash
ington navy yard. A false alaln took them down
the river.
The Government is satisfied that its naval prepara-
tons are in such a state of forwardness as to efee-
tuly blockade every Southern port by the 18th Of
Juae.
Election returns from Va show that the vote in
AccOtink precinct near Mt. Vcl-o On wa 76 for Union
and 69fcr secession. Wetzel county gives 6I3 mai.
fer Mon.
Washington, 29.-TheS rotary of the Treasury,
telcgraphed to-day to the coilectory in order to IA
c.lItate supplies to lOyaiIsts in Western Va entering
at the p0.c Of Wheeling, n ion being exc npt
from the restrictions of the coLade.
The President 1as determined to appoint Hon.
Mr.. Schenck as ugadier GeneTa',
Col. Anderson has been assigned the command Of
Western Military Dep2r Sment.
Information has rec he'd Washington that the Sc
ces,I-n forces have thrown up ear works perhaps
200 feet square at Manassas Gap junction, and com
handing the track for p-rhaps a mile.
Baltimore, ga gentleman from Norfolk saws,
Beauregard is expected on Thursday next. The
battery at SewalPs Point is nearly destroyed by the
guns of the Monticello.
ChambersbuT., 29.--The latest from Harper's Fer
~ says, there are 10000 oops there and 400 on the
Maryland heigha, the latter Without feld-peices.
New York, 20. The Harriet Lane has captured the
schooners Cathariae of Newburn and Iris o. Balti-
more, both laden with naval stores.
Cairo, pa full regiment Of st Louis volunteers
under command Of Col Shut5ner arrived here this
P NJ. 1tey proceeded at once to BIRDS Point which
they will geEmanently hold. They are supplied with
Minnie rifles, camp equipage and camp provisions for
30 days. Two batteries viii be sent from here to-
morrow.
A Voice from Western Virgini a
Correspondents Of the Baltimore Patriot.
FAIRMoUNT, MAY 9TH 1861.
We had a great day here yesterday.
About three thousand Union men assem-
bled together who have resolved to stand