, 1861-05-31

were 10000 Virginia forces at Fairfax
Court Hourt, and within two days seventy
thousand available men were expected to
be quarted at Washington.
A gentleman ut Buffers camp says that
a battery had been planted on the other
side Of the Petapsco river to take him.
Butler made preparations to take it.
The forces at the Relay House have been
reinforced. There were 1000 men there
on the Ttl. On the same day, eight com
panies Of sappers and miners were mustered
into service. A Kentucky battalion is ex.
pected to move there.
Richmond papers announce the march
ing Of military companies towards HarpeT's
Ferry. to support the Federal Government.
Secretary Chase has ordered the stop
page at Cairo, Of all supplies for rebelliOls
States
The Union celebration at Frederick,
Nd, was q grand affair. Reyerdy John
son made strong Union speech, and de-
clared shat the South, even II had the
right, had not the power to wage war
against the Government, and rebellion
must be crushed out.
Three regiments Of Kentucky volunteers
had offered their services TO the General
Government, and win be commanded by
Major Anderson. 10000 troops will be
concentrated at Washington.
Gen. Patterson will move the troops
through Baltimore as soon as the railroads
are repaired.
Major Hunter Of the United States army
is made colonel
/ 1,4OO Tennessee troops, and battalion
Of Alabama troops have reached Lynch
burg.
Secretary Seward declares the Govern
ment will use It's power rput down rebel
lion and retake United States property.
It is understood that tho Government
has received from Minister Dallas an ae-
count Of his Interview with Palmerston,
with result which justified the assertion
that there Is no indication Of prospect Of
recognition Of the Confederate States, By
any foreign power. against the protest Of
elthe Admiuistreiivl.
II is reported that Virginia forces have
= abandoned Alexandra.
!, The Court House at Frederick. Mary
q laud, was burned May 9th Another Gre
(. occurred At Memphis the same day.
Mr.. Preston's next dispatch from Spain.
in reply to a demand fof explanations rela-
tive to San mingo. and also the recent
l recognition Of the Southern Confederncy, il
; looked for With much interest
Goyernment Is considering The policy Of
! constructing floating batteries on the Mis-:
1 sissippi-
A Gre broke out IN Washington, Nay
9Th, ant was put out by the zouarcs II
9 is supposed Il was on ntiempi to burn The
: city.
The Missouri Legislature Is sim 10 secret
session. Military bills viii probably pass.
compelling al 10 take mp arms and serve in
the State Militia, or pay a doe Of $50
and oil persons 10 take an oath 10 support
the Constitution and laws Of the State. and
/ obey the Government or be punished for
, treason. It is supposed secession ordi
Z nance VIII pass.
1900 mounted men are in arms in ST.
: Louis, and more are enlistng.
rs reported that 1000 stands Of arms,
mortars, and columbiads, from Baton Rouge,
were received Yesterday on the steamer
Ssiou.
Gen Harney has written a letter 10 bis
friend Col. O'Fallon al ST, Louis declaring
4 bis fealiy 10 the Union. He says Missouri
{ viii commit suicide u she goes out
Gen. Lane, who vas dispatched few
days ago to Kansas 70 raise three rcgi-
ments, and 20 70 Arkansas 10 retake gov
ernment property, holds himsolf In rcadi-
5 ness to meet whatever exigencies may arise
; in Missoori.
ST.. LOUIS, May 2.
An affair at Camp Jackson Is thus re-
ported: Last fall six pieces Of artillery
we're borrowed by General Frost from the
, commander Of the United States Arsenal
\ They we're not returned, when Capt Lyon
: sent Gen. Frost a note, requesting him TO
/ return them. Frost replied be would not.
and IL Lyon wanted them, to come and
/. take them.
This morning Capt. Lyons called ont
! four regiments U. S. troops and marched
10 within a few yards Of Frost's camp, and
told him he would give 80 minoiea % 9e-
liver the guns and Gen Frosi no. comply
D ing with Capt. Lyons request the latter
r marched bis forces into fros1s camp. and
e COMPELLED bin and al bis forces. 800
!. men a surrender their arms and munitiona
e of var which were turned over 10 the
I Federal troops.
: Report i that Gen. Frost and bis con-
a,and are still held prisoners Of war, though
! many are allowed ont on parole. The city
, was in Juror OF excitement for q few
hours, but Il is getting more quiet.
\ ry- Valparaiso advices, April Sd. say
lthat an earthouake DESTROYED tbs city Of