Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-10
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WAsHINGToN, May S.--OfIicial information
has been received that the steam revenue
cutter Hdrgiet Lane reached Annapolis this
morning, bringing up a privateer schooner
captured last evening off the the Virginia
Capes. On being chased, the crew Of the
pIivateer abandoned the vessel, with two
exceptions. The name OF the vessel had
Letters from Virginia Unionists say that
one Of the reasons for concentrating troops
from the Confederate States In Virginia was
to increase the Secession vote at the coming
election. There are still some traitors in the
War Department. gr1-t .tl.G1
The officially announced determination Of
the Virginia Government 10 contest the oc-
cupatiOn of the right bank of the Potomac
opposite Washington, is expected. by the
military authorities here, to result in bat.
tie between the Federal forces and the rebels
in close proximity 10 the Capitol ll3 hnr
o General Scott ia not quite prepared TO ad-
vance the troops TO the other side of the
river, but strong force will nevertheless
cross the river, and assume and fortify po-
sition near Alexandria, as soon as the neces.
sary preparations are completed. jr L
The Richmond authorities are evidently
kept well informed of the plans of General
Scott. The military movements directed by
themselves last week show this. ot'i
PERRYvILLE, May 8.-Fifteen hundred ad-
ditional troops arrived from Philadelphia
this evening. They include the First Regi-
ment of Pennsylvania artillery, Colonel Pat
teTson, and Sherman's Battery.
The whole force is in most complete
state of efficiency. Seven large American
flags are now flying at Havre de Grace.
v.nwo T1.na
Louis on duty. General Lane was dis
patched some days ago to Kansas on import
ant business connected with the Government.
He viii have command of large force,
and will proceed as soon as possible, through
the Indian country to Fort Smith, for the
purpose Of taking that post and all others
belonging to the Government in Missouri
and Arkansas. General Lane stated, before
leaving Washington, that with one thousand
men, such as he could bring into the field, he
could march successfully through that en-
tire section of the country. .1I' -
Seven hundred men under his command
will be composed of the same class that
served under montgomery. H7
The first through passenger train from
Baltimore since the 18th arrived here this
morning. The regular passenger travel and
date. Three passenger trains will be run
daily each way. ~ To
Congressman Bouligney, from Louisiana,
arrived here to day from New Orleans. He
| states that four thousand soldiers have left
| that city for Lynchburg, Va, and that large
bodies of troops from other parts of the
Confederate States are moving in the same
direction; HS says q strong Union senti-
ment still exists in New Orleans, but it is
kept. in complete subsection by the Seces-
| sionists. r1..
The graduating class of West Points Cadets
arrived here tonight. They will be EN-.
ployed in drilling volunteers.
WASHINGTON May s.-A Northern gentle
man from Richmond reports that large num-
bers of troops are pouring in from the South.
| Nearly one thousand men are manufacturing
arms. They have provisions enough for
| two years, and plenty of ammunition except
percussion caps. Several persons are now
in Northern cities trying to get a sufficient
supply. - go,
The Richmond Enquirer says the Legis-
| lature of North Carolina organized on
| Wednesday, and bill calling convention
| of the people passed unanimously. An
election for delegates will be held on the
| 18Th, and the convention will assemble on
the goth.
The Herald says the Confederate troops
will be withdrawn from Pensacola and
marched North.
|
that only four thousand men are at Harper's
| Ferry, and the place can be easily taken
with three thousand well-armed men and 9
park of artillery. II is proposed to do il
with the cooperation of the Pennsylvania
troops on the other side.
The IiaeSs dispatch says that orders have
/ gone from the War Department to put Cairo
in the best military condition.
There should, by Saturday night, be fifteeI
| fhOnaan maD at OaIr0-
Jefferson Davis has notified Governor
Leteher of his intention to command thC
troops.
The same informant reiterates the repor
that five men have taken oath to assassinatl
Lincoln and Scott.
The Worlds correspondent says the Vir
ginia troops that evacuated Alexandria ar'
back again.
ST. LOUIS, May 9.-Two more regiments o
Home Guards, under command of Colonel
John McNeal and B. Gratz Brown, number
ing two thousand one hundred, were yester
day sworn into the United States service
and furnished with arms.
Troops from the Soutn-west border hav
armed and taken up their quarters in Cam
Jackson.
Recruiting is going on to considerable
extent, and several companies are expects
from adjoining counties.
A joint resolution has passed to suspen
the apportionment of State school none,
for the present year. ... ..e
/ In the Senate, yesterday, q bill was re
ported from the Committee on Ways an
Means to arm the State, but before it wa
read the Senate went into secret session
The House was in secret session all day.
The Cairo correspondent of the RepubIicd
says large bodies Of troops are stationed 4
Hopefeld, Ark, opposite Memphis, and 9
Camp Rector, five miles above.
A company Of saPpers and miners a.
: throwing up Notifications at Camp Harri
six miles above Memphis, on the TennessC
side. Memphis is turned into camp. b
cry body belongs to some military organic
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WAsHIKGToK, May s.--0fieial adviees fro
} Pensacola say the ships are amply supple
with every thing for six months, and the 70
in excellent condition, and can not be TAXI
/, by any force now there. s.a.sa ars ~,
New YoRK, May 9.-Steamer Kedar q
: rived, bringing the family Of Colonel Dir
r mick from Fort Monroe. This tort is reaC
q for any emergency. e
The Quaker Gt is blockading Cape Henr
= It is said the Virginians are fitting out d
!. steamers FoTktosen and jamestown TO run q
1 blockade of James River, where the Non
, cello is stationed.
The report that FIVE thousand Secessio
lists were stationed opposite Fort Monroe
q | untrue.
; The Secession flag is stiIl flying ct Ham
e ton.
A Tribune Correspondence
% WAsHNaToN, May 9.-The Government
8 considering the policy of constructing ho
1f ing batteries for use on the Mississippi.
5, doubt they viii in a short time be contract
le for.
s Private advices from st. Louis to the Gl
le ernmet state that the Union men are
8 danger Of being overcome by the Secessi,
III ISIS unless Federal troops are stationed th
d. in considerable numbers. i t'
: The matter is under advisement and q