The Van Buren press., 1861-05-15
New YoRK. May


.entrated in these cities to be sent at the
east emergency to any point by sea or
and.
The Government has accepted the tender
Of various Yachts, they will be armed for
revenue service.
BALTIMORE, May 7.
The troops at the Relay House are max
ing their position stronger by throwing up
and digging trenches.
Lieut.. Faunteroy, United Slater Navy,
was arrested at Harper's Ferry. this morn
ing while en- route to Washington.
JEFFERSON CRY, May 8.
In the Missouri Legislature, yesterday.
the bill for the extension Of the Pacific
Railroad came up and elected some discus
sion.
Mr. Heyer then offered an amendment
which is the same in effect as the bid which
he offered last winter. L. recognizes the
South West Railroad Company, and ir.-
vests the same with a number OF privileges
for the completion of the Road.
Messrs. Scott, Gullatt and Hyer spoke
against it and in favor Of the Iron Noun
tain Road.
PHILADELPHIA, May 8.
Virginia troops are concentrating in force
at Harper's Ferry, evidently intending to
resist any attempt by the Government to re-
possess it.
No apprehensiou'fs felt by the Govern
ment of an attack on the forces at Cairo.
New York, May 8.
A gentlemen of this city, bearer OF dis
patches to Washington, reports his con-
versation with Secretary Seward. He told
Mr.. Seward of the determined feeling in
New York to sustain the administration,
and energetic action was expected of the
Government Mr.. Seward replied, the
people should not be disappointed, and he
thought they would be very well satisfied
with what would take place, in q very few
days. This gentleman had also conversa-
ton with Postmaster Generel Blair, who
gave him the programme of the Govern
ment, and thinks it will be effective in duell-
ing the disturbances. Mr.. Blair thinks the
war will be short and spirited
Troops will probably be sent to New Or.
leans.
MONTGOMERY, May s.
The postal department is ready to take
charge of the mails ut any moment Con
gress directs. The offices, seals, books,
blanks, routes and clerical foIce are com
piete, and no detention of the mails is fear
ed in consequence Of any policy, which the
Lincoln Government may adopt.
In Congress was received dispatch from
ID. L. Hail, Commissioner from Georgia,
announcing that Arkansas had passed
unanimously, an unconditional ordinance
OF Secession.
Morton, Of Florida, offered resolution
OF inquiry as to the propriety OF appoint
ing Chaplains in the Navy. Adopted.
MIR. Schille, of Texas, offered d bill pro
viding for compensation to discussing off
GERS of the several executive departments
Conrad, of Louisiana, offered motion
for a committee on claims which was adop-
ted. Secret session followed.
The Surveyor of Customs has been in.
structed to prevent the shipment of arms,
munitions of war and provisions of war to
the seeded States, including Tennessee,
North Carolina and Arkansas, and to inter.
cept such shipments passing by or going
through Louisville.
FREDEnIcK. Mp, May 8.
The Legislature voted. unanimously las,
evening, against calling convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, May Sth.
Col. Wallace's Zouave Regiment, was
presented with two silk flags this afternoon
one by the ladies of indianapolis. the Other
by the ladies of Terre Haute After the
presentation ceremonies the whole regiment
knelt, and took an oath to protect the
American flag, and avenge the wrongs done
the Indiana Volunteers, by jeff Davis a,
the battle of Buena Vista.
DETROIT, May 3.
Extra session of the Michigan Legisla.
ture met at Lansing. yesterday. The Gov.
ernor's message recommends that the law
OF last session, providing for raising two
regiments, be amended to authorize fou,
more, with power 10 raise ten if needed te
meet any emergency. He favored loar
of not less than 81 10000 bonds to be
issued in small amounts, in which case he
thinks the whole will be taken by citizen,
OF this State. He recommends the Leeis.
lature to enact law authorizing township,
to levy taxes for the support of families OF
the volunteers. He says the National Gov.
ernment cannot longer confine itself to the
National domain and property. It nus1
strike reason wherever it is found. All the
delusive ideas of the rebels, about coercion
and invasion of States must be thrown
aside, and full right of troops to march. at
pleasure. over every inch of the United
States Territory must be put beyond cues.
tion: The State which refuses aid. at the
lawfnl call of the President is as much
guilty OF treason as the one which make,
actual warfare.
ST. Louis, May Q.
1t Is reported that the steamer. i. G.
swan which arrived at this port last night
had on board over ] 900 stand Of arm
two colambiads. sey4rul mertsrs and. bow.
l:zers, which were shipped from Baton
Rouge, designed for the State troops now
encamped here. The boat is reported to
have been searched at Cairo, but no arms
could be found. they having been packed
away In hogsheads and boxes. The arms
and ammuEitions, are said to have heer
removed from the steamer early this morn
ing and conveyed 10 Camp jackson. The
Union men feel somewhat excited about the
matter. A>
WAsHISoroN, May s.
A northern gentleman, from R;cl,n and
reports large numbers of troops are nnnr'
ing in from the South. Nearly 1 00O ~ an
are manufacturing arms. They have nro.
visions enough for two years, and nlensv
OF ammunition except caps. Several ps,.
sons are now in Nnrtlon. r.