Nebraska advertiser., 1861-05-30

OF this morning announces that the State
troops at Jefferson City to the number o.
1000 were preparing to disband by Ordel
Of Gen. Price, although were relucian
TO do so. The Democrat on the contrary
has information that the troops had re-
fused TO disband. 100 men with siZ
/ pieces of cannon arrived at Jefferson City
yesterday, on the White Cloud from In
dependence. The Democrats informant
also states, that considerable excitement
prevailed yesterday at Jefferson City, IL
consequence Of the discovery Of an at
tempt to poison the troops by putting
arsenic in the -four which their bread is
made. Il is said that a Union man is
baker to the troops, and a secession man
in order to effect his destruction had made
an arrangement with a negress to poison
the bread. She informed against him,
and spies were placed so as to overhear
the conversation between him and the
woman. He was arrested and placed in
Jail. A proposition was made to hang
him, but it was over-ruled.
Capt. Blandowski of the end regiment
Mo. volunteers, who was wounded in the
leg at Camp Jackson, underwent the pain
full process of amputation of the wounded
limb yesterday. Capt. B. is Hungarian
Exile of some distinction.
New York, $4,000 rebel troops are
in Alexandria to-day. During the cleo
ton no one dared to vote for the Union.
Baltimore, 23.-It was understood at
Ft Monroe that the Minnesota would to-
day attack the Notifications at Sewall's
Point, whilst an effective land force would
go in small tugs to effect a landing and
capture the Battery at all hazards. There
is great difficulty in landing at Old Point
in consequence Of the number Of vessels
there.
The British ship Albion went ashore
near Cape Henry and will be total loss.
Viriginians having removed the Cape
Henry lighthouse and built a fire on the
beach some half mile away, deceived
the Captain causing the disaster. A
special to the post says it is rumored that
the Fire Zouaves have received orders to
occupy Arlington Heights. This move
ment is supposed to have some reference
to operations on the Va. rebels.
The Michigan regiment is ordered to
be ready to march at any moment, with
two days rations.
800 N Carolina troops arrived Monday
and went to Richmond. 700 more were
expected the next day. They complain
bitterly of having to leave their State,
saying they enlisted and defend N. G.
only.
r. R. Collins of Petersburg and to
Gen. Gwinn was wounded at the engage
ment at Sewall's Point. Nobody was
killed
Chambersburg, 23.-On Wednesday
night party of Virginians attempted tC
seize a Ferry boat on the Potomac neal
Clear Spring, but were driven off.
Parkersburg, Va, 23.-This place
gives 936 for Union and u for secession.
In the preCints opposite here in Wood co.
Va no secession votes were polled.
Wheeling, 23.-Union 1896, secession
1S9. Taylor co. gives about 700 Union
mai. Harrison about 1000 Union mai
Wood county about 800 Union maj
Preston county is strong Union. Berkley
co. about 700 Union maj. Grafton Co
gives 429 against and l for secession.
Boston, 23.--The Mass. Legislature
adjourned to-day Many of the mem
bers donated their pay to the volunteer
fund.
B. F. Thomas has been nominated fol
Congress in the 3rd district-as successor
to Mr.. Adams.
Chicago, 22.-The currency question
is still unsettled and the greatest con.
fussion prevails in business circles. 1t is
understood there is a prospect Of ar
amicabIe arrangement being made by The
bankers to night. From all parts Of the
State we hear of depression of trade o.
all kinds in consequence Of the disordereC
condition of currency. In some localities
the farmers utterly refuse % sell grair
unless paid in specie or exchange.
Washington, 22.-The Navy Depart
ment has adopted a new secret system 0
signals for the use of vessels in the service
The State Department will not furnisl
passports to citizens Of seeded States
unless they give ample proof Of loyalty
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