Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-17

Reilrodd-The Sale Of Vessels by Foreign
PeOers TO the Rebels Interdieted-D Deter.
ninstiOn TO Break Of all Diplomatic Re-
lations Nth any Foreign Pososr Recognizing
Secession CommisSioRer-AH Work on
the Capitol Suspended-TRs Secession Flag
at Alexandria Va) to Come DosOn-- Com
piicity Of the Baltimore Police Nth the
Rebels Offer Of, Ten Scotch Regiments to
the Adn1iHistrdtiOn- Occupation Of Arkaa.
sas Military Posts by Voluntesrs-SappSiss
otn Off from the Rebels at Fart Picksns-
Expected Attack on Washington
WASHINGTON, May l5.-The Secretary of
the Treasury specifically explains what is
meant by the words "other supplies" in the
enumeration Of articles contraband of war.
contained in the Circular of the ID of May,
addressed to Collectors and other officers Of
the customs.
They mean mercury in all its compounds,
chloride of potash, muriatic acid, nitrite of
soda, chloride of potash and pearlash bag
ging, rope, nifTite acid. The last named could
be used for the manufacture of gun cotton.
The Department will do all in its power
TO exempt loyal citizens of the insurrection-
ary States, from the operation of the circular;
and, therefore, it has suspended it SO fsI as
Western Virginia is concerned, and of this
due notice will be officially given.
New YORK, May l6.-The Heralds special
from Frederick states rumor prevails that
the Kentuckians at Hsrpers Ferry have not
been furnished with arms, are in state of
mutiny, and have declared for the Union,
and are about leaving for home. There is
trouble there, and desertions are numerous
The Herald sChambersburg correspondent
states that an attempt was made last night
to blow up the bridge on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, just below Point of Rocks,
which failed.
The Times special, from Washington, May
Is, says Secretary Cameron has rendered to
Simeon Draper Colonelcy of new repi-
ment of dragons. Mr.. D holds the propo.
sition open for future consideration.
my. HeraId's Special DispatohI
WARRINGTON, May lett is understood
that the rebel States have made proffers of
purchase of European and other foreign
vessels, but our Government has notified the
diplomatic corps that no such purchase will
be respected, no matter what the flag that
covers them.
The language used on this occasion was
unequiyocal and decided.
1t has also notified the diplomatic corps,
if any Commissioner from the rebel States
be received by any European power, this
Government will not hesitate an instant to
break of all diplomatic relations with said
offending power, and not only recall the
Minister of the United States Government,
but dismiss from Washington the Minister of
said power.
1t was remarked that the entire diplomatic
BODY was present at the military soiris of the
Secretary of State last night.
The JimeS'S correspondent GAYS all work
upon the Capitol has been suspended to day,
by order of the Commissioner of Public
Buildings.
A messenger was sent to the commander
of the Papnee, now off Alexandria, with guns
pointed upon the town, and 1t is understood
the Secession flag now floating over that city
will soon come down.
A schooner was seized to-day at Baltimore
having on board two boxes Of Mimic rifles
and three boxes of ammunition.
Some Of the Baltimore police were also de-
teoted taking boxes of MIME muskets from
warehouse, with the evident purpose of Sc
creting them from the Government.
The AIMS we've seized and taken into camp
on Federal Hill.
Conclusive evidence was found, beyond a
ooubt, of the completely Of the police of Bal
timore with the rebels.
The 75iJVEs'S correspondent says; Having
seen statement that Senator Douglas had
received an appointment Of BrigadieT- Cen
Olu't uShCu blb IO6luGuJ IL ~ WIS So l16
said it was not, and he had not thought of
rendering it to him.
He also sRid that, if Generals were to be
appointed from civil life, be imagined there
would be many inferior to Douglas in that
position; that Senator Douglas was the first
to tell him Of anticipated trouble in Mary
land, to point out the proper route to be
taken Uia Perrysville aRd Annapolis, and
suggested that Fort Monroe and Point Com
fort uara tha noiptrE NJ l,a
whole Of that Eectiog > ssAsmtry.
fact that Mr.. Dough .as ,s' = 5 Any other,
called upon him AZ q y y -. ssdetermna.
to,I tiOn tt to stand by hiiBSaass fOFing of his
The President has proH,Nti Brigadier-
General Butler, to be hencefOrth Major. Cen
eral of the United States Army.
The most significant offer yet made Gov
eminent is just received from Scotland.
Certain prominent Scotch merchants doing
business in this country are responsible for
tender of ten regiments unequipped, but well
built, hardy, active men, who are earning
eleven dollars month above their living,
and who are ready and willing to enter the
service Of the United State for the war; be it
long or short, Oh condition that at the expi-
ration of the war the Government will grant
them each d bounty Of land.
Two yachts belonging 70 private individ-
uRls have to- day been formally accepted by
the Government, and detailed for service by
the Treasury Department.
Their owners James G. Bennett, jr., Of n.
Y, and T. P. Ives, of Providence, Il. l., heve
been commissioned as Lisute1snt5 in the
revenue service, and are ordered to their
respective vessels as Lieutelants command
ing.
Augusta, Ga Nay l6.-We learn on good
authority that the Southern Stockholders of
the Adams Express Company have purchased
all the property, privileges ald interests of
the Company in the Southern OonIedsracy,
and Il new company will organize in few
days. The business will continue without
interruption.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, May l6.-In Congress-
yesterday, Mr. Smith, of Alabama. offered q
resolution in reference TO establishing Dis.
trict Court in Virginia.
Mr.. Keitt offered bill for the protection
of the Indian tribes South Of Kansas.
Otherwise, the proceedings were unimport-
ant.
New YORK, May 16.-The Herald states
that on the 18th ult. the War Department
issued orders, dir ecting the Commanders of
Fort Smith, Ark, Forts Cobb, Gibson and
Washita to eyacuate, and repair with troops
and Government property to Fort LeaVen-
worth, and authorizing the occupation OF
these posts by Arkansas volunteers called
out by the first proclamation OF the Presi-
dent.
This explains the abandonment Of Fort
Smith by its Federal garrison, some time
since.
. The Government to-day received adVices
from the squadron off Fort Piokens. No
change, up TO the last date, of the military
statlis. The squadron, in accordance with
instructions, had put stop to the landing
of vessels from Mobile ard New Orleans
with supplies for the rebel army, being a
complete blockade.
1t appears that the rebel troops have been
almost wholly supplied with provisions from
these two ports.
The stoppage Of, the supplies at this time
will, il is thought operate most disastrously
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