The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-20

ias--Gasrding the Long Bridge
Wasktngten City---Mere Arms
Captured "a ~. Lsuis.
INV YoRk, Nav l7.-Ths Washington
dispatches of the Times say the Secretary Of
War has to-day accepted the first brigade Of
Chicago. 5000 strong. They go for the
war
Col. Nilligzn leaves for Illinn;s ~ morrow
TO bring them on. They have orders for
marching in this direction as soon a he ar
rives-
The Postmaster General say is intended.
TO morrow, 20 suspend all the cam mail ser
vice in the seeded States "a their steamers
have no business now Of any consequence
except the mail service from which the gov
eminent derives no benefit. Ii becomes
nothing but subsidy 20 sustain broken down
vessels in rebellious territories.
All such contracts will therefore be an
nullcd by the government.
Ii 10 reported that letter received from
/ Col. Lee by gentleman in this city. saws
the whole statement Of the removal of Wash
ingtcn's remains. ia without foundation.
The statement made by some Baltimore
pApers that all troops recently passing through
Baltimore had not been molested or assault
es Is incorrect
Ringgold's artillery wero grossly insulted
nearly all the way through the streets. but no
offensive attack was made.
IL Is reported that in consequence Of Gov.
Hicks remonstrance Virginia troops have
beea Withdrawn from MARYLAND.
The heights thus vacated will completely
command the town and encampment of Har-
pers Ferry.
The steamer Huntsville has joined the
Niagara before Charleston barber sad the two
now constitute an efficient blockade there.
At the last accounts nothing but fishing
smscks had been caught.
IL was deemed necessary TO day TO stop
rumors. 10 dispsch a messenger to Arlington
heights 70 make critical examination and
see IL any batteries we're erected or any troops
near at hand.
He has returned and report that he saw no
cannon and with the exception OF small
picket guard OF twenty men. opposite George
iowa. there were no soldiers TO be seen with
in radius Of five miles Of the heights
IL 10 stated that Chief Engineer Haswcll
from New York. who was lately under arrest
al Harpers Ferry was released on the strength
Of dispatches from New York which declared
that il he was hung every Virginian in the
North who could be found would meet
similar fate
The President has accepted three fine tugs
offered BY Mr. Sturges, OF Chicago some
weeks since. They viii be stationed At Cairo
for river service.
Arrests foi treason continue 10 be made
daily. The lines are being draw more close
ly.
A young man Of Newark. N. j., just ar
rived from Charleston, SAYS there is no mill
tsry activity there. All the troops had march
Cd Tor virginis. He witnessed the lombard
msnt Of Sumter and sAys IL any were killed
at Moultrie or the battery they were buried
thsre and the fact was not kown in the city
He says he has seen Beauragard twice since
the bombardmcnt. He remained in.Richmoad
one day. There all is action; troops are con-
stantly arriving and departing. He SAYS the
cavalry are good men but poor horses The
troops seem to be very numerous and perfect
confidence as to the ultimate result Of the
coming conflict reigns everywhere.
The Herald's dispatch says il Is useless TO
disguise the fact that leading members Of the
Diplomatic Corps in Washington are engaged
in constant and ANXIOUS discussion on the
course il may be necessary for them, at any
day. 10 adopt. They have recently received
urgent instructions from their respective
Governments to inform them with the utmost
precision Of the chances ofthe two sections in
their present deadly quarrel
Ii il leaking out that the Governments in
question dsclar that their com mercial interests
are identified in great degree with the
South and that IL they are forced into taking
sides with either, they will be compelled TO
look carefully after cotton and free trade
England is disposed TO move cautiously in
this important matter, and is playing her
usual game Of urging France to take the
chestnu, out Of the FIRE.
The country may not generally be aware
that there Is at this moment an agent OF the
French Emperor travelling in the South. by
the name of Baroche, He is.instructed TO
say that he i simply collecting information
for the commercial bureau for the Minister Of
Public Works; but this is an artifce. lie il
political more than a commercisl'agsnt and
his dispatches. regularly forwarded 20 Paris
exercise great influence over the mind OF the
Emperor.
IL is beginning to transpire that Mr.. Russell
correspondent Of the London Times. is not
merely writing letters 10 that Journal but that
bis private communications for higher quart
ers contain great deal Of interesting matter.
which he does not consider il altogether die
Greet 20 print
The President summoned the Cabinet. tc-
day. in great haste. They were in session
Absut an hour. Seward left the White House
sad proceeded 90 the quarters of Cen Butler
and. not finding the latter IN. he dispatched
one Of the Generals aida in pursuit Of him
The interview lasted some time
IL u evident, from appearances. that the
Government Intends dealing with Missouri in
the same manner IL has with Maryland. A.
an evidence Of this, the Government has con.
clsded 10 take charge Of the Hannibal a 81
Joseph Railroad and employ Il for Govern
n,ent purposes.
IL appears that the Government IL steadily
carrying ont lie programme Of action ~ 90
the rebel States IL has determined to sp.
point collectors for the Southern ports. and il
is engaged In selecting men Of energy 10 fui.
III the important functions confdcd 10 them
The duties will be collected on board men
81 war. whatever may be the opinions OF the
legal authorities here or elsewhere on the
subject
ET Senator Cooper. Of Frederick. Md. re-
ports that he will have Regiment nearly
ready 20 be mustered into service on Monday
next
The Presidcot has commissioned Mr.. Sick
Zee 10 raise division Of ten thousand men. 10
report IN sixteen DAYS Till then he hold. the
rank Of Bngsdier General. thence - Major
General.
Prom Washington.