Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-27
LATEST BYTELBGRAPH
THE WAR FOR THE UNI0Nl
military Movements on the Western
Frontier.
Funeral of Colonel Ellsworth.
Every Thing Quiet at Harper's Ferry
DISAPPOINTMENT or THE FEDERAL TROOPS At
NOT MEETING TINE REsELs IN VIRGINIA.
Gen. Buffers Forces Ready for
ActlOn at any Moment!
REBELS CONCENTRATING NEAR ALExAN-
DRIA FOR IMMEDIATE ATTACK
Matters in Washington.
IMPORTANT FROM sEWELL'S POINT.
GEN, BUTLER TAKES THAT POINT!
500 Rebels Killed and Taken
Prisoners!
nUTLER's LOSS "a KILLED AND
WOUNDED.
b BATTLE AT
ARLINGTON HIGHTSI
GEN, BUTLER TAKES THAT POINT!
500 Rebels Killed and Taken
PrisonersI
nUTLER's LOSS "a KILLED AND
WOUNDED.
BATTLE AT
HIGHTSI
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
~LRAvENwoRTH, May 25.-The United States
forces from the Indian country west of
Kansas, comprising six companies cavalry
and five of infantry, under command of
Lieutenant Colonel Ewing, are within a few
days march of this city, with all their means
Of transportation and plenty Of subsistence.
On the Texas frontier they made a rapid
retrograde march. They captured twenty
five Texans who had been DIGGING the
troops for some time. They were held
prisoners one day and discharged.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-There were re-
ports in the neighborhood of Arlington and
Annapolis, but it proves to be q mistake.
Colonel Ellsworth's funeral took place
this 1901 from the Executive Mansion. He
was followed by the Zouaves, among whom
was the avenger of Ellsworth. He carried
the identical Secession flag torn down by
the deceased; then followed the President,
Secretaries Seward and Smith, officers of
Zouaves in carriages, the military, sc. All
the bells were tolled, aud all flags at half
mast and draped in mourning.
BALTIMORE, May 25-P. NJ Western
train rs just in. The reports from Harper,s
Ferry of bostilities are totally unfounded.
OONNlhOI LOlNhCl nus uNhhihVu Nv NOhl
trains and hands belonging to them.
John Merriman, a wealthy and respectable
citizen of Baltimore County, was arrested
last night by Government officers, charged
with burning bridges on the Northern Gen.
trail Road. He was taken to Fort McHenry.
1t is understood he acted by authority of the
Mayor and Police Commissioners
HARRISBURG, PKNNA., May 25 -Attorney-
General Purviance has resigned. In his
letter to the Governor he says, "For reasons
which appeal to my self repect, | can not
consent to continue any longer in connec-
ton with your Administration"
WASHINGTON, May 25-4:30 P. Man ac-
count Just received from Virginia, which
seems TO be truthful, says the cause of the
alarm Of a battle was that the Federal picket
guard, at Little Falls, near Arlington, were
driven in by Secessionists. The latter were
put to fight.
WAsHiNeToN, May 25-5 P. M.-Some of
the troops who SO hastily crossed the river
this afternoon, have returned to the city dis
appointed in their expectations of meeting
the enemy. The proceedings, however, de-
monstrate the facility and expedition with
which forces can be thrown into Virginia.
Especial to The New York Tribune.
Advices from Fortress Monroe state it was
intended to make a general attack on the
batteries on Tuesday night, bat the attack
was utItTItu dftcT u COuSulshttOu DbbWCtu
Commodore Stringham and General Butter.
1t is not known at what time operations
will commence. Everything is prepared
for a movement at a moments notice. The
Cumberland, Perry, Yankee and Star will en-
gage the battery, acting in conjunction with
forces landing from propellers.
Special to the New York Post1
1t Is expected that the Government forces
will soon advance into the interior of Vir.
ginis ria the Orange and Alexandria Rail-
road. OceoQuan, Virginia, gave sixty votes
against secession, but the rebel troops
marched into town the next day, and drove
away the Union men.
The rebels are said to be concentrating
forces about fifteen miles below Alexandria
for an attack. Advices from Culpepper
state that the rebels are determined to make
IN effort to dislodge the Federal troops.
Especial TO the Commercial.l
Bridges have been destroyed by the Fed.
eral authorities on the railroad from Alex.
andria to Lusburg.
NEW YORK, May 25.-Among the Arago',
passengers was Mr.. Judd, Minister to Prus-
STA.
The Great Eastern took one hundred and
ninety-four passengers.
Colonel Aliens regiment embarked on the
steamer ArieI for Fortress Monroe.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The President
while accompanying the remains of Oolone
Ellsworth to the cars, was informed by &
courier Of stirring hostilities on the Virgins
side. General Mansfield was similarly ad
vised, and this was the foundation of tn,
military movements here to day. A densI
smoke was meanwhile seen on the line o
Arlington Nights, and caunonading heard
The latter, however, were funeral minut'
guns, the former probably from camp.6res
The troops now here have been ordered Il
hold themselves in readiness to march at
moments notice. The utmost watchfulnes
on the part of the military authorities Il
guard against the approach Of the Secession
lists is everywhere manifested.
The steamer Yankee arrived to-day from
Fortress Monroe, bringing the report tha
General Butler yesterday captured SewelP
Point, with q loss OF eighty-four killed an
wounded. The enemy lost between tire
and four hundred killed and wounded, an
many prisoners.
On Thursday evening, the enemy's picket
near the Fort were surprised, and tire
hundred taken prisoners. The War Depart
ment has information to the same effect.
There is no doubt that a skirmish too
place to-day between the Federal and Secs
sion pickets, near Arlington Highs.
BALTIMORE, May IA large body {
troops came over the Northern Central Roa
this evening, destined for Washington.
LOUISVILLE, May 25.-Nearly all the flag
here and at Jacksonville are flying at hal
mast, in consequence Of the death Of OolonI
Ellsworth.
"Mollie Jackson won the best three'mil
race, with full weights, ever made in Anne
lea, at the Woodlawn Course, to da,
Time-63bK, b34N and 5;28A. "Sherrod
was a good second.
Frankfort on Monday.
NEW ORLEANS, May 25.-No sales Of Co
ton today. SuPerfne Flour wa held
$40. White Corn, 85c. Pork, $25 60@2
Whisky, 27H@3oe.
The brig Angela, from Vera Cruz the IL
inst, has arrived with $4,000 in specie. III
=. Minitillan letters say the gold taken fro
the waters Of the MalAtengo Diggings
very rich, and that there is great exciteme
regarding the discovery. ,-'iasa
Texas adVices furnish glowing accounts
fha Grain oron-