The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1861-07-05
STARTLING from BALTImORE.
Police conmi,.Ionsr. Arrested.
CITY OCCUPIED BY THE
MILITARY.
Proclamation Of Gen. Banks,

baltimore, July 1-lOA.M.
Since 9 o'clock this morning startling
proceedings have been going on here.
Detachments Of artillery and infantry
have been sent out to various sections Of
the city and are now posted in Monu-
ment Square, Exchange Place, and in
the 9th Ward, broadway aud other points.
Before daylight all the members Of the
Board of Police COMMISSIONER, except
the Mayor, wero arrested and sent 10
Fort McHenry. Il is said that plot has
been discovered of an intended out
break
Gen Banks has just issued the follow.
ing proclamation;
HEADquARrEHs DEPARTMENT ~ AsyApoLrs,l
FoEr Mriirsnri July itt is6i.
In pursuance Of orders issued from the
Headquarters of the army at Washington
for the preservation of public pence in
this department, | have arrested and now
detain in the custody Of the United States
the late members of the Board Of Police.
After public recognition and protest a.
gainst the suspension of their functions,
they continued their sessions daily upon
forced and UNIV arrantablo construction
of my proclamation of the 29th ult.-
They declared that the Police law was
suspended md the Police officers and men
put OF duty for the present, intending to
leave the city without any police protec-
tion whatever.
They refused to recognize the officers
and men necessarily selected by the
provost Marshal for its protection and
hold subject to their orders, now and here
after, the old police force, large body
Of armed men, fCT some purpose not
/ known TO the Government and inconsis-
tent with its peace and security. To antic-
ipate any intentions or orders on their
part, have placed temporarily a portion
Of the force under my command within
/ the city. | disclaim on tho part of the
Government represent, all desire, inten-
tion and purpose to interfere in any man
ner whatever with the ordinary municip-
al affairs Of the city Of Baltimore
Whenever 10y citizen can be named
who will execute its police laws with im-
I Partially and in good faith to the United
States, the military force will be with
drawn from the municipality at once
No soldier will be permitted in the city,
except under regulations satisfactory to
the Marshal, and il any so admitted vio-
late the municipal law, they shall be
punished by the civil tribunals.
(Signed) NATHANIEL p. BANKS,
Mujor-General Commanding.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, July /.
Report reached here yesterday thai
the State troops, 10000 In number, had
crossed the Marais des Cygnes, branch
of the Usage river 100 miles south Of
this place and had encomped and intend.
cd making stand at that place. The
federal forces were 90 miles in the rear
$500 or 1000 in number. They had al
so enGsn,ned and it is thought for rein.
forcemcnts. The State forces were in
creasing fast. This information is de-
rived from a gentleman just from the
State camps and who also came through
the Federal camp.
WASHINGTON, July /.
Col. Blair was serenaded tonight ant
made response. He said we shoult
prosecute the war to deliver the Soutf
from oppression; alluded to East Ten
ncsscc and Maryland, the large Unior
majorities there, and called the Legisla
ture of Maryland a nest of copperheOdi
plotting to place the State in false po
stion spoke sarcasticHlly Of the boast
ed Southern chivalry manifesting itself il
assassinatng our pickets; but there W I
a genuine chivalry there which would put
down rebels if promptly aided by the
Government. Nine out of ten in Miss
ouri were for the Union, yet the Legisla
ture have for some months plotted to car
ry her out. But loyal men being sus
tanned had and would continue to give
good account of themselves. So i
would be in every Southern State wert
loyalsts thus assisted.
Mr.. Blair declared he was for war Ill
there was no enemy left in hostility Il
) the Government, and against every com
promise, which sentiment was loudl,
cheervd by his listners. He highly com
plimentcd Gen. Lyon.
BALTIMORE, July I-P. NJ.
The military still remain posted in tn
city ind a detachment at the Custom
House TO guard the specie there.
1t is rumored that several prominen
Secessionists will be arrested. It Is no
true that the Mayor was to be arres
ted.
A small quantity Of muskets was foun,
secreted in the East Police Station
Search for arms still continues,
, Another skirmish occurred last nigh
near Alexandria, between the Fire Zcu
ayes of New York and party Of rebe
scouts. II is reported that Zouaves an
, 6 rebels were killed.
II is considered certain that the Hous
: of Representatives will be organize
/ promptly on Thursday, and that the Pres
ident's Message will be delivered on thH
day, and that there will be short sessiO
and quick dispatch of business.
| The troops across the Potomac ask 70
more artillery. They will secure it be
fore an advance movement is made.
, The Richmond Enquirer declares thS
all the enemy fear is the federal arti
lery.