The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-05-15
GfltQrapbit gnteIIiaente.
FOREIGN News.

| New YORK, May l1.-LOrd Woodhouse replying
said England resigned right obligations to in
terfere systematically otherwise with American diff
cuties. The London press, except the Times SYM
patlse with the North The Times fears serious
conflicts if The North determines force obedience
WHEELING, Va, May i3.-Union convention as
semblng. Some favor neutrality; others partition
of Virginia.
NEW YORK, May l3.-Ned Butline has rendered
regiment of hunters from Western New York
Washington dispatch requests Immediate for
warding of all regiments destined for the war
Colonel Anderson spoke at the Brokers Board
he said he formerly sympahised with the South but
the question now was government or no govern
ment." Believed after present ordeal was passed,
we should again be happy and united people.
ST. Louis, May 13.-Frost's brigade has been
released from the arsenal.
The report that Federal troops had gone TO
Jefferson City to dispense the Legislature is dis
credited and authoritatively contradicted, with
the statement that troops are stationed at the
Pacific depot merely to prevent the passage of
troops and munitions to and from St Louis.
The Governor has caused one span of Usage
Bridge to be destroyed. Two regiments Of
home guards are patrolling.
The city is quiet. large body of troops
came down on the Alton and Chicago railroad,
anG have gone to Belleville.
Col. Anderson leaves New York on Tuesday
for the West.
On Sunday the home guards were assailed
they fired-two citizens, and as many of their
own number, were killed. Major Taylor in
duced the crowd to dispense Gen. Harvey has
issued a proclamation, promising to preserve the
peace. He hoped he should not be compelled
to resort to martial law.
Most intense feeling prevails against the Gov
crnOr.
battalion Of regulars has been sent here
and placed under command of the police.
The news of the surrender of Camp jackson
caused great excitement at Jefferson City
The House passed Harris military bill in fif-
teen minutes. Recently purchased powder was
Immediately sent into the country. The State
Treasury has been removed to place of Sc
curity
The Legislature has empowered the Governor
to suppress riots and insurreetionary movements
throughout the State
1000 Illinois troops are jacksonville
ST. Louis, May 13-1he city is quiet Twen-
ty-two now reported killed at the late Camp
jackson disturbances.
The Fort Kearney Pony Express of May 1st,
has arrived. The Collector of San Francisco
sym1athizcs with the South.
A secession flag, over the Marshal's office, has
been hauled down. 1t is thought that some
10000 Breckenridge men will favor the indie
pcndence OF the Southern Confcderacy.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Thc PaWnee Is an
schored off Alexandria. 300 Alabamafs, with
twenty cannon, landed last night at Manassas
Junction, On route for Harpcr's Ferry.
Commodore Pendcrgrast gave notice to all
vessels to leave Virginia within fifteen days
Extension asked but imperatively refused. Lo-
comotives for Tennessee stopped-also coal
southwark for steam purpose.
Secretary Cameron has ordered the pawnec
to stop Virginia vessels, OBTAINING vessels with
fish for Washington.
Twenty armed New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore steamers are ready for blockading in
addition to Government steamers.
1t is reported that the Orleans Alabama and
Tennessee regiments reached Richmond yester-
day
Capt. Meiggs is rcconnolcring heights over
looking the Capital, with view of fortifying.
Gov. Letcher said he had written the COM
mandng officer at IIarper's Ferry to withdraw
lis forces from Maryland.
Virgnians are erecting heavy batteries at JEFF
ferson Rock.
Preparations indicate that the Government
intend contest at Harpor's Ferry.
The Government declines the application of
the British Minister for permission to ship GER
tain productions, particularly tobacco, from Vir-
ginia to England, and to fulfil Government con-
tracts.
Part of the African fleet has been ordered
home;
ANNAPOLIS, May IL Sudden movement of
Confederate troops from Harper's Ferry toward
Relay house. is reported The Secretary of
War says New Orleans will be closed by the
time Charleston and Savannah experience the
effects of the blockade.
AYxApoLrs, May lO.-About 90 shots were
exchanged between the Confederate troops and
the picket guard at Camp Butler last night
Several prizes, it is reported, have been taken
by the Federal forces in the bay.
HARRISBURG May 10.-Gov. Curtin has I'M
conditionally refused to permit bodies of armed
free blacks to pass through Pennsylvania.
LOUISVILLE, May 1.-THE reported Owen
county negro instruction turns out frivolous
affair."
PHILADELPHIA, May 11.-Col. Anderson and
Mrs Lincoln and suite arrived here to-day.