Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-14


WASHINGTON, May l2.-The Messrs. GAL
latin, of the New York Chamber of Com
merce, were in consultation with Secretary
Chase on Friday, about the new loan, who
yesterday invited offers for the $4,000, 900
undisposed of under the act of February,
which does not restrict offers to par.
+. This call requires ten days advertisement
only. 1t is understood the Secretary, though
authorized to reject all offers below par, and
resort TO Treasury notes, will accept all offers
at or about the current market rate, and not
resort to Treasury. notes till after the expira-
tion of the twenty days advertisement for
the balance of the loan. Z
Preparations are beingcompleted foreffect-
lively blOckading Virginia waters. Captain
PendeTeast has given notice of fifteen days
for all vessels to leave the ports of that State,
with or without cargoes.
Several foreign ministers and some Ameri-
cans have asked for an extension of time,
but in every case have been refused. The
order will be adhered to imperatively.
Persons, though representing themselves
7waIding locomotives to Tennessee, for the
reason, among Others, that such machinery
might be used in transporting hostile troops
Government also takes care that coal for
steam purposes shall not be transported to
the disloyal States
Information having reached the Navy De-
psItment late last night that several small
vessels had been fired at from the Virginia
shore, and that an effort had been made to
detain them by the Alexandria authorities,
in order that their caTgoes of fish, instead of
being brought to Washington, might be used
for Secession troops the Secretary ordered
the steamer Pd0Rse to stop the lawless pro-
eeedings.
In addition to the national vessels, about
twenty armed steamers from New York, Bal
timore and Philsdelphia have been; or are
being pat in readiness for the blocksding.
NEW York Herald OuTrespondenoe.l
NKW YoRK, May l3.-A Government agent
reports that the rebels occupy the Virginia
and also Maryland sides, aud were apprehen-
siVe of an attack from the Federal forces.
They were receiving supplies of arms and
munitions from Baltimore, and had military
road direct to that city. 'r- E.H
The Government will soon cut on this
road. 10 q, agH .af q H. rr.--
Itis reported thai New Orleans, Alabama
and Tennessee Regiments reached Richmond
yesterday; the New Orleans Regiment being
armed only with short swords and pistols.
NEW YORK, May l3.--The Baltimore cor
respondent of the Tribune of Saturday, SAYS
band of Virginians, joined by BAliimoreans,
have advanced from Harpers Ferry and
seized Mon0eaey Bridge aAd Frederick
Junction, and expected to throw detanh.
ment into Frederick City. -.
Captain Chester's telegraph aAd engineer
corps can take operators who pass inspection
into the ranks for two OF three days more.
They will prove as privates, except when
called on telegraph duty, when the pay will
be high. Send word BY telegraph 10 Captain
s. Chester, New York, Immediately, If ready
BALTIMORE, May l2.-City quiet. Troops
| from York and Lancaster are expected u
| arrive here tomorrow in large numbers
! over the Southern Central Railroad.
Fort MeHenTy has been largely re-enforeet
to day from Annapolis. About twelve hun
dred men are now there General Batle
arrived at the fort this morning, 10 Rsteame
from Annapolis, and is stiH there. i..
Men working under the direction of Oh
city, to-day, have been rebuilding the Uau
ton Bridge. u will be ready to mOErUW 70
the p0ssage Of troops,