The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-05-02
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GALLANT EXPLOIT OF ILLINOIS yOLUN-
TEERS

GALLANT EXPLOIT OF ILLINOIS Y0LUN-
TEERS.
CHICAGO, April 26--The Illinois
troops have struck great blow at the Sc
cessionists of Missouri
Acting under orders from the President
of the United States, an expedition OF
Illinois volunteers crossed over to St.
Louis last night, advanced upon the Fed
eral Arsenal at St. Louis, and brought
immense stores Of artillery, ammunition
and small arms, which had been stored at
that post by the Government.
The amount of Federal property thus
secured from the hands of the Secession
lists Of Missouri is Of great value Among
the articles recovered We're q ,0G9 stand
of small arms and park of artillery.
There was no fighting. The Illinois
boys declare, in true Western style, that
the "Secessionists are euchred." This
exploit has caused great Joy here, and the
volunteer force is highly praised for the
skill displayed III the matter.
TENNESSEE AND KENTUCKY AGAINST
US.
We have positive information, says the
Cincinnati Gazette, that on Tuesday, the
23d, dispatch was received by Gen. Pill
low and Mr. Zollieoffer, at Nashville, from
the JEFF. Davis organization, III reply to
one from them inquiring where they sho' d
send the Tennessee volunteers. The reply
was that no more troops should be sent
South, as from the attitude taken by the
Governors OF Tennessee and Kentucky to-
wards the Presidents requisition, it was
supposed that those States were with the
Contederates, and the next fight would be
in the North
The dispatch also mentioned the threat
ened scarcity Of provisions IN the South,
which made it difficult to subsist there,
and made it necessary to carry the war
North
BALTIMORE.
April 26.-Intelligent men from Balti-
more express confidence that the seces-
sion mob rule will soon be overturned =
The leader of the ,Sua of to-day is regard
ed as most favorable symptom and an
index to future events.
a gentleman declared publicly in the
parior at Barnnms Hotel, that the Seces-
sion flag would not be allowed in that city
many days. The most indisputable evil
dences have been received to- night of a
powerful reaction Of public sentiment in
Baltimore a gentleman whose vcracity
cannot be questioned, states that before
he left this morning he was gratifed to
see the stars and stripes flying over the
Minute Mems head quarters and on Butch
er's hill
EXPECTED ATTACK on CAIRO, ILL.
CAIRO, H., April Passengers from
the South report that troops are being
raised at Memphis, Randolph, and other
Southern points. Their plan is to proceed
by railroad to Columbus, Ky, and from
there march TO Cairo, attacking it from
the opposite side Of the river.
EX-PRESIDENT BUCHANAN DEMISFTH.
LANCASTER, April 25-It is reported
that ex-President buchanan has fed from
V heatand to escape the just Indignation
OF an outraged nation, and the belief in
lis completely with the traitors is gaining
credence every moment. However 10 re-
liable information can be had of his
whereabouts, therefore, we must abide
eXeuts.
FORTS REINFORCED.
BALTIMORE, April 27.-Forts M'Henry
and Carroll were reinforced last night, and
the receiving ship Allegheny was towed
oat Of the harbor aud placed under the
guns OF Fort II Henry.
MARYLAND.
FREDERICK. Nd, i pril 27.-The Gov
ernoF's message to the Legislature was
seat N to-day it briefly details the
startling events which induced him to as
semble the Legislature. He had labored
earnestly 70 induce the President 30 fore
20 his purpose Of passing troops through
Maryland, sat the reply was that military
necessity rendered 1t ullavoidable lie
refused to Col. BGtler TO give his consent
70 the landing OF bis troops at Annapolis.
and protested agaihst his taking possession
OF the Annapolis Railroad. Notwittstand-
ing our most learned and intelligent citi-
zens admit the right Of the Government
TO transport It's txoops over our railroads.
It IS evident that a portion of the people
Of Maryland are apposed to the exercise
OF that right His own convictions are.
that the safety of Maryland lies III preser-
wing her neutral position between our