New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-05-24

Important from st. Louis,

was seized to-day, and will probably be coniscated
Tor bringing arms previously from Baton Rouge.
| o0Oo pounds of Southwark bound lead have
been seized at Iron Mountain. Resistance was
made which resulted in the exchange of several
shots, doing no harm,
| John Dean and companions have been released
on parole.
Gov. Black passed through this city to-day en-
route for the East. He states that Indian depre-
datlons are imminent in his Territory, and urges
(backed by Gen. Harney) that a regiment be dis
trlbuted there for the protection Of the settlers.
| Ohio Regiments southward Bound.
| PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-Two regiments of Ohio
troops have arrived here, and left Southwark
| bound
Damage to the Monticello.
| New YORK, May 23.-An officers letter states
| that upon examination it was found that five balls
| had entered the Monticello's hull. He adds that
| two persons on board the steamer were wounded.
The Government Loan.
| New YORK, May 23.-Twenty bankers held a
consultation relative to the $9,00O,OO0 Government
| loan.
The most prefer bonds from so to SO. About
| $4,000 900 would be taken at 84 The bulk of the
loan Will be treasury notes, for which the Govern.
| ment will endeavor to get par.
| Fire in New York.
New YORK, May 23.-The Surveyor of the Ports
| office caught fire to-day and was damaged to a
small extent. The fire is supposed to have been
| set by person whose design was the destruction
| of the documents.
| &aAotuel AILenpt W OdpGuTe SeWellS EO1uL.
| BALTIMORE, May 23.-1t is understood that the
frigate Minnesota, supported by armed brigs, will
| attempt to make Sewell's Point to-day, with a de-
| termination to capture it at all hazards.
Loss of the Ship Albion.
The British ship Albion is ashore near Cape
Henry, and will prove total wreck. A fire on the
| beach deceived the captain.
Seizure of Bank Notes.
New YORK, May 23-Fitty-two thousand notes
| on the Bank of Dalton were seized to-day.
From Louisville.
| LOUISVILLE, May 23.-Messrs. Prentice, Harney,
Mckee, A. O'Brannin, and the Secretary of the
State Right Committee were taken to Frankfort
| this evening. The evidence before the Committee
of the House is relative to the introduction of arms
| Mr.. Garrett Davis was brought before the COM
| mttee, and granted till tomorrow to ques-
| tions.
The Senate bill, appropriating s., 700 900 for arm
| ing the State, has passed the House.
The bill rejected yesterday was UnderWood's.
Cincinnati Markets.
| CINCINNATI, May 23.-The Flour market closed
with sales at 81 SO to 81 60 for Superfine. Whisky
l2c. Sugar 81 to 7c.
Washington Gossip.
| WASHINGTON, May %. - The extreme South
| will probably not be approached during the het
| weather.
No Union votes will be polIed at Alexandria.
The troops in the vicinity of Washington have
| been ordered to prepare to march at moments
| notice.
The Michigan regiment has been ordered in
| readiness to march with two days rations.
The Fire Rouaves are to occupy Arlington
| Heights.
| North Carolina troops are arriving at Richmond.
Mr.. R. K. Collier, of Petersburg, aid to Gen.
| Gwynn, was wounded at Sewell's Point No one,
| however, was killed.
| Kentucky Legislature.
| LOUISVILLE, May 23.-Neither Harney nor Prem
tce went to Frankfort, though we are assured that
the Sergeantat Arms had summons for them.
The Senate bill asserts State Rights. The Gov
| ernor is included in the commission providing for
home guards.
The Legislature adjourns tomorrow at u
; O'Clock.
Major Breckinridge was within the bar of the
House to-day, surrounded by many friends.
bill.
The Election in Virginia.
ALEXANDRIA, May 23.-The Ordinance of seces
sion passed by the State Convention has been rati
fed here by large majority.
| At Richmond, the vote against the ratification Of
| the ordinance is very small.
/ Affairs in Missouri
| ST. LOUIS, May o. Gen. Harney proclaims that
he and Gen. Price have arranged matters to each
| ones satisfaction
| Gen. Harney commands the people of Missouri
to behave, otherwise both Governments will parti,
cipate in quelling any disturbance that may arise
Gen. Price is, however, to have the first show iI
| maintaining loyalty.
The State interest accruing in July will be paid
Kentucky Legislature.
LOUISVILLE, May 22.-ln the Legislature the
army bill came up again for discussion, and was
| defeated by vote of As to AZ, the State Consttu
| ton requiring 81 to ensure its passage.
Cannonading at sewell's Point.
BALTIMORE, May % 2.-Occasiona shots have
been heard in the direction of Seweu's Point.
The bockadng steamer Monticello, it is said, has
rsceived two shots in the hull from the batteries
the Point, commanded by Vrginians.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Navy Department
has adopted new system of signals.
Passports will not be furnished citizens of the
seeded States without proof of their loyalty the
Union.
New York Cotton Market.
NEW YORK. May 22-The Cotton market CLOSED
heavy, with sales of $500 bales at l34 for Middlns
Upands.
Seizure of Private Property in New York.
| New YORK, May 22.-Seven boxes of sundrie
belong TO Gen. Lee, commanding the State force
of Virginia, were seized to-day by order of the au
thorities.
Northern Prize Commissioners.
Prize Commissioners are to be appointed to dis
pose of all property captured.
Wheeling Occupied by Federal Troops
WHEELING, May 22.-Government troops, mum
bering 100, are canped on the Fair Grounds
Southern Forces in the Vicinity.
Southern forces are positively stationed a
Grafton.
Regiment Of Virginia Lincolnites.
, PHILADELPHIA, May % "A man by the name 0
Kelly has been elected Colonel of the first regimen
, OF Virginia Lincolnites.
: Kentucky submissionists
LOUISVILLE, May y The Submssionsts take a
J oath to support the Constitution of the Unite
States and that of Kentucky, long as she is loya
to the Union
But few are taking the oath, and they very Sc
crety.
, New York Seventh Regiment.
WASHINGTON, May 22.- Strenuous efforts ar
making to keep the New York Seventh Regimen
three months longer at Fortress Monroe.
9 Maryland.
, Mr.. Harris, in the Convention, refuses to pledg
t unconditional support to Lincoln, and thereb
loses the Congressi nal nomination from the Thir
n District.
5 Troops in Washington.
t WASHINGTON, May 22.-Thirty- two regiments
. including TIVE of regulars are here now for the d'
= fence of the city.
Federal Army on the Ohio and Mississippi.
4 Gen. Scott desires to have an army of go 0C
men distributed along the banks of the Ohio an
Mississippi rivers.
Harper's Ferry.
a The Government does not seem to care muc
:. about Harper's Ferry, thinking, no doubt that
q Federal mercenares were sent there they wou
v meet with warm reception.
Y Movement of Federal Troops.