Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-05-21

-tne ttOhc 0uardS OF trCdcrlck Jity
have arrested a man who was Getting fire
to a large tan yard. The city is guarded
by Union men and all secessionists are
watched. The Union men Of this Dis
trict will nominate an unconditional Union
candidate for Congress next Saturday.
WAsHrNdroS, May 20.
The U. 8. transport Froeborn arrived
this afternoon, direct from Fort Monroe,
bringing dispatches to the Government
On the way up she captured two small YES
sells and brought them to the Washington
Navy Yard.
A passenger on the Freedom. states chat
on Saturday two vessels from the feet paid
a visit to the vicinity Of Sewall's Point,
about four miles from the fortress. where
the Virginians were erecting batteries, and
threw sundry shells at the works, spelling
materially the architectural arrangements.
Shots we're fred at the vessels, but with
out effect. 1t was not known whether any
one on shore was injured.
The frigate Niagara has been withdrawn
from b~lockading Charleston for more i'm.
portant service. Another vessel will take
her place here.
! CNcINEATf. May 20.
Three companies Of u. s. Artillery,
from Fort Randall, Minnesota, under com
mand of Major Getty, arrived here Sun.
day morning. and encamped in Orphan A.
sylum Lot They leave for Camp Denni-
son this morning.
There are now 5000 Ohio volunteers
at Camp DennisOn.
HAaBRsrowS, May 20.
Hcrald's special says: Reports are to
the effect that great dissatisfaction exists
among the troops at Harper Ferry on ac-
count of the existence of several factions.
One favors the annexation of Virginia to
the Confederate States.
One tho unconditional separate indepen-
dence of Virginia. A third the uncondi-
tional Union soldiers. Both of the last
two classes refuse to take the oath Of allie
glance to the Confederate States.
The people of Sh~arpsburgh thir-
teen miles southeast Of the road to Har-
per's Ferry, swear no more soldiers for the
Confederate army mould pass through their
town.
New YORK. May 81.
The Tribune says: Yesterday, by a bold
stroke, Government obtained possession of
most invaluable documentary evidence n
gainst the s%ympathizers with treason in
the North. At a given hour the officers of
the law visited every considerable tele-
graph Office in Free States, securing man.
uscripts of dispatches for a year. Gov
crnment can now trace the secret opera
tons of the rebels and their aiders and a.
bettorS, and henceforth hold the Northern
enemies of the Republic at its mercy.
Kentucky for the Union
FRANKFORT, May %.
The House bill to arm Kentucky was
rejccted-yeas 4S, nays 42-th constitu-
ton requiring 81 votes to appropriate over
800.
A resolution that the Governors procla-
nation of the Goth inst, contains the true
position that Kentucky should occupy du-
ring the strife between the United and Con-
fedcrate States, was rejected.
An act amending the State Militia law,
by which the State Guard are required to
swear to support the Constitution of the
United States and Kentucky, passed
Yeas 40, nays 38.
New ORLEANS, May %.
The steamer Arizona has arrived from
Brazos with $4,000 in specie.
The surrender of the Federal forces in
Texas, under Reeve, to Van, is confirmed.
PRINCE ALFRED OF ENGLAND, ARRIVED IN
HALIFAX, May %.
The frigate st. George, with Prince AL.
fred aboard, arrived at seven o'clock thin
/ evening.
HARRIsBURdH, May %.
A bearer of dispatches has gone t
Washington with accurate plans and re
r connoisances made of the enemies lines.
The Confederate troops at Williamsport
have not crossed the Potomac.
NBw York, May 90.
Seven boxes containing paper and bag
gage, belonging to Gen. Lee, we're seized
) to-day enroute-via this city-from Texas
to Virginia,
A quantity of contraband goods, ship
t ped by the New Haven Arms Company t.
{ Baltimore. we're seized to-day
8 Prize Commissioners will be appointed
, tomorrow, by the U. S. Circuit Court. 4
dispose of all cases Of seizure of vessels
D Special to the Express-There are nov
thirty-two strong regiments under arm
t here, including two of regulars.
Gen. Scott wants 5000 men along th,