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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
CNcINsATI, Wednesday. May

CScIssATi, Wednesday, May %, 1861.
A special Frankfort dispatch to The Commercial
savs that the House concurred in the Senate amend
ment requiring the State Guard TO take the oath to sup
port the Constitution Of the United States.
NJ. Rosseal made strong Union speech in the sen-
ate in favor Of sustaining the Government. He said
be did not consider the Union now dissolved, and be
had no fears that it would be. The time had passed
for appeals TO politicians not TO dssove the Union
Tufts Of ura,s had been tried, and would now see
what virtue there was ia stones
FRAsKFoRT, Wednesday, May Y, 1861.
The House bill to arm Kentucky was relected-iS
Yeas 10 42 Nays, the Constitution requiring 81 votes
to appropriate over 500. .
The resolution that the Governors proclamation OF
the Goth contains the true poti ion that Kentucky
should occupy during the strife between the United
and Confederate States was rejected.
An act amending the State Militia law, BY which
the State Guard are requested TO swear support TO the
Constitution Of the United States and Kentucky
pa.sed-49 against 70.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23

ARRIVAL OF MoRsoSs-Tbe emigrsnt-ship Under
writer, which arrived at Castle Garden yesterday
brought 6ls Mormons from Scotland and the north 81
England. Their appearance was generally good,
though large share of intelligence could be sscr'Ss~
to tie mas. Ameng them, nearly one-half were 10
males and Of these. perhaps half were young women
and girls, some fne.looliog ones being among them.
The Mormon Member Of Congress and one or Two
Mormon preachers received these people kindly, and
directed of them to the houses of friends in this
city aud wilamsburgb. Another cargo OF 800 Is ex'
pec.ed soon and the faithful report that including me
latter number there are 1900 yet to come from the
districts mentioned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
SENATOR MAsoY's IDEA OF AFREE BALLOT.


The following letter from Senator Mason appears in
The Winchester Virg,ntan Of the I'D:
Tone Editor n The Winehe'fsr y1efaina.
TIE question has been frequently put to me, What
position will Virginia occupy should the ordinance OF
Secession be elected by The people at the approaching
election Ard The frequency Of the question may be
an excuse for giving publicity to the answer.
The ordinance Of Secession withdrew the State OF
Virginia FROM the Union, with all the consequences re-
sulng from the separation. Ii annued the Constiu-
zion and the laws Of the United States within The lin
it's of this State and absolved the citizens Of Virginia
from all obligation Of obedience TO them.
Hence it follows, if this ordinance be rejected BY
the people, the State Of Virginia will remain IN the
UDioa and the people Of the State will remain bound
by the Constitution of the United States and obedience
TO the Government and the laws OF the United States
will be fully aud ghtfully enforced against them.
II follows Of couSe that 10 the now carried on
BY the Government Of the United States against the
seeding States Virginia must Immediately change
sides and under the orders Of that Government turn
her arms aPdpa her Southern SISTERS.
From this there can be no escape. As a member Of
the Union all her resources Of men and money will
be at once al the command Of the Government OF the
Union.
Again: For mutual defense, Immediately after the
Ordinance of Secession passed treaty, or military
league' was formed by the Convention, in the name
Of the Peoole Of Virginia. with the Confederate States
of the Son b. by which the latter bound march
to the sid of State, against the invasion OF the
Fed raj Government. And we have now in Virginia,
at Harpers Ferry and at Norfolk in face of the com
O. several thousand of the gallant sons o. south
Carolina OF Alabama, of LouisaDa Georgia, ana
Mississippi who fastened to fulfil the covenant they
made and are ready and eager TO lay down their ves
side BY aide, with our sons In defense Oh the 30" Oh
Vrg MIA.
Ii the Ordinance of Secession Is rejected, NOT only
viii this mill AIRY league" be annulled, bat 1t viii
have been made trap 70 inveigie our generous oe'
Tenders Into the hands 81 their enemies. :,
virg MA remaining IN the Union DUTY, and loyalty
70 her obligations the Union, vii require thai thoss
southern forces sbAn NOT b. permitted 70 leave thu
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
MOVEMENTS OF TRANSPORTS.

Steamship Marion Captain Cole, from Washington
City, with freight to Spoford, TieSton & Co., arrived
Lst nght, brought as pas engers b. g. Daniels Tracy
Cowen, and I. NJ. Currer. Left. Washington City,
foot of street, s0th inst. at noon. P. passed
Aexandria the Confederate flag flying from of the
principal budinIs U. 8. gunboat Pawnee lying of
the town. clors half mast in respect to the memory of
Col. v sburgh, fist Regiment. Anchored for the
night under the guns Of Fort Washington. MAJOR
Haskins sn command Lieutenants Reynolds, Perkins,
and Edwards, U. s. A. and about 300 men. 9Th Regi-
m mt Pennsylvania and 50 ~ rs. At Acquii Creek
bate ~ has been erected but more with the intention
of defending the terminus Of the Railroad there than
OF attacking the river, the main channel
being two miles of. Dist ipst 81 a. m.-OH Point
Matthias passed IT, s. gunbost Pocahontas, and trans
port Coatzacoacas bound up I'D inst, ga m-Pseed
ship CaoPe a, Bath, Is miles south Of Five Fathom
Bank Light Ship, standing to nOrthward.
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State, but shall be delivered up to the Government q
the Union; and those who refuse to do 20, will b
guilty Of tra.on and he Justly dealt with as traitsr,
Treason against the UDited States consists, - vel
in adherng to It's enemies, and giving them aid" -
il levyiug var. q. 10 ~
VI l. be asked, what those to do, who In their
con. ciences cannot vote 70 separate Virginia from The
Unit. Stses-the answer il simple ard plin--boDor,
and dn ty alike reqnre that they should not vote
the cue. sonf they retain such opinions, they mnst
leave the State. W
None calr doubt question the truth Of what hsvs
written, am, none vote against the Ordinance ok
Secession, ho do not thereby whether ignorsu'ly ~
othewisel vote 10 place himself and Lis Stats In til
position l have indicated j, N. MASON.
Winehsstev, "a, May 49, 1861.
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Maryland. and all was instantly quiet The day y, ~
fit one for sorrowful occasion the rain driza~
down with mournful cadence, and the wind sigbiug
through the leafy branches seemed TO perform a
QUEEN to the departed.
We are hourly expecting the arrival of Mn. Col.
Vosburgb. in company with Major Buckingham twho
has been to New-York on furough for a few days.
An escort will accompany the body to New-York, but
M arrangements will be made until the arrival of the
bereaved widow. At III a.. m this day Tuesday,
the regiment is ordered to form the right resting on
the flagstaff on regimental parade ground in the
yard.
All reverence to the memory Of the departed He
was known ar loyal citizen esteemed gentleman,
and much admired a soldier and an officer. Sudden
was his flight for that
. Bourne
Whence no traveller returns.
1equie'oGf In race.
We are expecting orders to march upon Harper's
Ferry; if go we will be enabled to try the metle of
of our Virginia neighbors so0nhe sooner the better
Your. W. N. G.
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AN APPEAL
TO THE PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF THE CITY AND

TO THE PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF TIE CITY AND
STATE OF NEW YORK
News just received by the undersigned from g.
Louis hs there great suffering smocg me volun&ess q
that city. while comrades here provided b. sys
Government with servcesbie uniform and other comfors
Thee volunteers who have shown their strong astsruinaaa
to keep the State Missouri the Union actually esa
under reckless Governor like the traitor Jschsoa We
fighting the Mississippi for the for which yeu
prepaog Up this time soldiers have rnishs6
their CLOTH for active service the support which ~
rendered BY patriotic citizens Of st. Louis ssucisa
To prevent diseases. fever &c., It 10 Of urgent nscssdty
tina; soldier should be furnished With flannel sh shos
socks add blanket cloak The Union Defence Comnhsss
ofNewYork have taken active to collect -
are active stu presume tina, not being abe -
furnish money will cheerfully contribute La the WY
clothes of the above kind.
Authorized by Col Sige am applying 70 the patriotism q
the citizens ofhe East furnish m,e aid for regiment
TINS preventing tina, sickness suffering be the fate OF The
defenders Of the Constitution their marked BY No.
confidence ofhis brave soiiers In their vaos.
earnestly everybody who likes render ssssnss
consider himself member Of patriotic COMMITTEES
and 10 collect blankets socks shirts &c. old Every
dr. however smsl 10 Of vital and you esiy
devote one hour daily IS cents the suffering
be
Mr. Andreas wimsnn, Helfs Hotel, corner Of Bsvsy
and Bsyard street editors Of all German newspsps
will receive contributions, ard hope many other 80
citizens viii come forward collect money ciothss Al
goods you viii please forward by railroad to =. Pssoss
Co. st. Louis, Mo-
We shall prove by gallant that thankful for yo
sihs !. c. O. HEiNRicHs,
Adjutsnt.Co. sgers Rssin,eua,
Ger. Lyons Brigade st. LouiI No.
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THE UNION IN MARYLAND-MOVEMEN
IN VIRGINIA.
CnAsBInsIuRo, Wednesday, May y, 100

CHAsBERspuRG "Wednesday, May 81, 1861.
Two cases Of low-grade malarious fever at Camp
Slifer have resulted fatally within the last "a hours.
Thorough sanitary measures have been adopted TO
cleanse the tents. The camp is under the direction oil
Col. Irwin, temporary commandsnt
A county meeting in Washington County, Maryland,
assembled at H9getown yesterday afternoon, and APP
ponted six confefees to meet similar number from
Allegheny and Frederick assemble at Frederick City
on Saturday Tie four delegates from Washington will
20 frs, for Judge W. Eisel of Hagestown, and second
for Col Mansby Of Frecericki Allegheny is solid for
J. Philip Roman a, also two from Washington. Tie
meeting d: Hagerstown was very large, and uncon-
ditionally Union Mr.. Roman, if nominated Will not
favor coercion. 1t s reported that the Secessions's
will run no candidate IN that District.
scou, who visited the lines Of the enemys sentl-
nels at Wiliamspor, this morning at o'clock, reports
no reenforcements arrived there Some wagons came
in from Mariinfburg with provisions last night.
Reports from Maninsburg cay that troops from the
upper part Of the valley of Virginia, are ordered to
march toward Norfolk, appretendng an invasiou OF
Southern Virginia. They will march as soon az the
State election is over tomorrow. They assign as the
reason for the forward movement Of Virginia iroops
TO Williamsport, the danger OF Pennsy vana troops
crossing the Potomac there and seilng Mirtinsburg
nineteen miles beyond thus cutting of tie upper part
Of the valley from the lower by taking possession Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad q, that pciut.
Gen Williams has not yet returned II IA reported
that be has gone 10 Washington.
Capt Campbells battery Of artillery is expected
here shortly.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
TIE PROVISIONAL CONGRESS OF THE con
FEDERATE STATES.

MONTGOMERY, Wednesday Nay p, 1861.
Congress adjourned at late hour last night, 70 meet
at Richmond on tho ooh Of July.
The tariff bill was passed with unimFortan. amend
menis.
An act was passed allowing District-Attorneys in
the field TO appoint substitutes In their absence from
their circus.
The Patent-O Office bill was signed. Mr.. Rhet was
appointed Commissioner.
No new military appointments have bten made to-
day.
Tie following Committee has been appointed to
make arrangements for the tranter Of the Department
TO Richmond: Messrs. Rives, Hunter, and hemninger
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FROM CARO-ExCITEMENT IN TENNESSEE.

CAIRo, H., Wednesday, May %, 1861.
Three 32-pounder arrived this evening. Carriages
for them are expected Tomorrow.
The work Of certifying Cairo was commenced to-day,
and will be vigorously carried on.
Gen. Pillows Proclamation prohibiting all boats
passing Memphis porthward took effect yesterday.
Southern passengers by railroad report intense ex.
citement at Memphis and other towns. 1t is reported
that 800 volunteers, with 900 musksis and six field
pieces left Paducah yesterday for Camp Cheaieau near
the Kentucky and Tennessee line, their ultimate des
nation being jackson, Tenn, where Southern troops
are concentrating in large numbers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
NETWORK STATE TROOPS.

ALBANY, Wednesday, May -, 1861.
The State Board confirmed to-day the election Of tie
following officers Of regiments;
9th Regment-Wm. Wilson, Colonel; John Creigh-
ton, Lieutenant Colonel VIM. Newly, Major.
l5,h Regimept-iIenry s. Lansing Colonel; Tbos.
Ford Morris, Lieutenanl-C ooneli Chas A. johnson,
Major.
Colonel; Calvin Walker Of Geneva, Lieutenant
Colon,l; Robt. J. Mann Of Seneca Falls, Major.
sd Eeginent-Roderick Mstheson, c. lonel; Fran
CHS r. Pinto Lieu,enant-Coli Geo +. Lemsn, Major.
The bank excitement is all over here to-day. The
remaining banks are all known TO lie sound and secure,
snc he Bank OF the Capitol IL is -, will resume
bus oess.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
TRIAL TRrp or ANEW srKAnsHp-Th new steam

TRIAL TRIP or A NEW STEAAsBP.-The new steam
ship Mississippi made her first trial trip yesterday,
starting from the Morgan Iron Works at the foot OF
Tenth street. This steamer was built BY Samuel l..
Mitchell & Son. owners Of the New-York and Savannah
line of steamers and cost about s250,ooo. The Mis-
sssippi Is 80 feet deck % feet beam, and y feet
hold She is bnilt ia the most substantial manner, Of
oak and hackmetack aud strapped diagonaly with
iron. She especially INTENDED for passenger
weasel and has accommodations for 300 rs,-cHes pes
sengers. She has beam eoplues Of 200 horse power
which we're built at the Morgan Iron WORKS aud are
of unusua strength Tor weasel Of her sze, With %
inch cylinder and ii feet stroke. The steamer Is pro-
vijed with Ners due boilers, 70 tet long, l5 fest
in diameter The paddle wheels "a feet in Diane
ter "a feet face having dip yesterday, of 80 inches.
The Mississippi is considered hrst-class steamer IN
every par icuIar. possessing an unusual degree q
strength and capable Of attaining more than an aver
age speed. She let her dock yesterday ii oclok,
with about % persons on board, and Immediately
steamed down the Bay. Her machinery worked
smoothly, considering tina, II had been tried BE-
lore while the vessel was Ia motion, and gave sreas
satisfaction To the engineers on board "aeh
off Sandy Hook her head WAS turned city-wsra again
and on theshome trip her speed was tested but nos
satisfactorily, owing to her machinery oeleg entNY
new and not accurately adjusted. frm or Hsnnr
ton 10 the Battery her speed was estimated ~
niles an Hour making Isl revolutions minute with
- bis Of steam. At tie request 81 inc PASSENGER
Captain LYON continued up the Nortn RIVER, PasenS
n1no5 aosn ard eventually landed all safely Tenth
sreet Tn,ing the trip the Mississippi was s.lo;ed a.
ali sdes by the ing Of cannon blowing Of whistles,
and dipping Of flags from the shipping along the roess
cold COLLATION., seryed board gave great sasi'tas
tom to the interested passengers, wboee sppstes bad
been sharpened by the tea breeze Oh tie Bay.
The legitimate business Of the Mh a.sippi Aavra8
been destroyed by the Southern rebellion, she VIII
doubtless fail into the hsnds Of sbe Government an9
he used a. tran port vessel for which parpoe Abe -
exceedingly well adapted. Her interior nos YET Ga
shed and she could easily be arranged 70 .rans
port ,0V0 or 100 soldiers In comfortable mansss
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THE REBELS On THE POTOMAC.
HARRrsDURe. "Wednesday, May Y, ls6l


w. W. Wise, Captain of the 18th Pennsy wanna heg'
uSnt left for Washington to-day as bearer OF plans
and reports concerning reconnosaDces made yesterday
on the Potomac. He penetrated the enemys lines AT
ShepIardstown. Samuel j. Rea, reporter, pepe.
trated th. lines a. Wamsport He drew plans OF
bis positions, and reported the same to the Geneia
Government.
The Confederate troops at Williamspor have not
crossed the Potomac. They mad requirements up
10 o clock thi, afternoon.
They received two wagon loads Of provisions from
MartDsburg today and the Governor is determined 70
establish camps at Easton, and probably also at Ere
WiIIiamspot, Bedford, and Unontown. The policy oil
establishing camps st Erie and Easton is doubted by
military men.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23

COLUMBIA CoLLEoE.-At the annual meeting Of the
Alumni Of the Law School Of Columbia College, held
on Tuesday evening the following officers We're elected
President Charles A. Sman LII. d. Vice Pesi-
deuts, John Ward, jr., LII. b.; John c. Scheneky
LII. b.; Treasurer, VIM. II. Ingersoll, Ii. B.; Ses-
retary, VIM. s. Ely, LII. Is.
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FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
WHErLISG, Va, Wednesday May .

WHETLING Va, "Wednesday May =, ISbT'
Advices received yesterday and to-day state positive
" that Virginia troops in the vicinity Of Graf
ton, evidently with a design Of intimida,ng Union
men from voting on the Ordinance Of Secession to-
morrow.
Eleven companies Of United States troops are now
encamped on the fair ground.
b. f. Kelly, Of Philadelphia, was to-day unanimous
" elected Colonel Of the let Virginia Regiment, and
reviewed the troops this afternoon when they were I'd
Creased by tie Hon. Jno. s. Garlic.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
Ee,c- York, May Is, 1861.

LOOK Ogr.-A chance for the police is presented n
the case of five boxes of carbnes which puroneA
from Liverpool by man named Richard Jeury Bay
fed at tie same time that be borrowed friends wife.
Bayfield, & Co. left Lverpoo, on the Nova-scotisn on
the Sd inst for Quebec and have landed there by this
time with their munitions of war. Let the police b
on the look out.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
TILE INDIANA TROOPS.

IspIAsAPoLis, Wednesday, May %, 1861.
The 9TH and 9Th Regiments encamped here will be
ordered to some point on the River in q few days
The Sth Regiment were to-day presented with
regnental colors by the ladies of indianapolis and
Terre Haute.
The Qusrtermsster General has contracted for fur
ni,bing The entire State troops with uniform. blankets
ard equipments.
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KANSAS VOLUNTEERS.

LE.vEswoRrH, Wednesday, May -, 1861.
Three regiments Of United States Volunteers are
forming in ths city and Lawrence as fast as possible
Car. are now running between St. joseph and West
Mis- ur miles from here, placing this city within
one day travel from here
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23

A DISHONEST ZoUAvr-Y Yesterday, between snA
O'Clock per.on dressed In Zeusve uniform, jscks and psDAs
lous called a DE- Harcsurs residence Qusrsntise L. ~
,.,inx that he had sppoptusns with the D. Ct that hs
Mr.. showed him into the Office M "a him there AAg
again IL bali an Soon afsr Mrs. IL ascsvysrd Ia a.
Doctor: epsrisssss military s.sh, Ileyss s.d ss 'i g
thief young about 10 o. ed ~ sppaIsnuy O
boil nis lsh cheek and dressed kovs-3Skgip0e
hessd ths thh nssios usy Iced v his .ssasa.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
THE SURRENDER OF THE FEDERAL
FORCES IN TEXAS.

NEw-ORLRAss, Wednesday, May p, 1861.
The surrender Of the Federal forces in Texas under
CAPT Reeve to Col. Van Dorm Is confirmed.
The steamship Arizona, from Brazos, with $i55, 900
in specie, has arrived here.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
TIE MAINE FIFTH REGIMENT.
PORTLAND, "Wednesday,

PORTLAND, wednesday, May 2, 1861
The 5th Regiment was organized to-day, by the
choice u Mark II Dunnell Of Portland, Colonei Ed
j. Esley Of Lewiston Lieutenant Colonelj Samuel G.
Hamilton VI bridgeport Major.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23

CLARK. and the Richardson Light Infantry, Capt Davis
The Pembroke also takes large supplies Of provisions
and clothing for the Massachusetts troops at the fortress
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23

The Office Of Col. Asloths Brigade is at the Aston
House, Room No. 20. He is able TO complete any re-.
iments who lack two or three companies should they
desire to join him.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23
RELEASE OF MR.. UNDERHILL OF THE
TINES.
FREDERICK. Wednesday, May

FREDEKIcK, W eubeEuHy, nHy ., TOUT
Mr. Underlill of The N. y. Tine' was released this
morning by the authorities at HarPer's Ferry, and he
arrived here by private conveyance this afternoon.
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THE STEAM GUN-BOAT PEMBROKE.

BosTos, Wednesday, May Y, 1861.
The steam gun-boat Pembroke sailed for Fortress
Monroe today, taking the WishtnAn Ruass, Capt.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23

DIR. Finlny hes been appointed Surgeon-Generai,
60 which be was eutitled by reason of seniority.
He was recommended by acting Surgeon-GeneIai
ool
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WAN DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, "Wednesday, May ~, 1861.
DEAR SIR: By reference TO General Orders No. Is
of the War Department, appended, copy Of which
tse volunteer forces eied into the service ~ The
United States BY the President, you will perceive that
all regimental officers of those volunteers, from Col
onels down TO Second Lieutenants, are appointed by
the Governors Of States.
Having thus oonfded 10 you the appointment Of all
these officers for the regiments Furnished by your
State, yoa will trust, excuse this Department for
mpressng upon you in advance the necessity Of abs.
uts adherence in your appointments TO the following
Suggestions which are deemed Of the highest impor-
lance BY the General IN Chief, under whose advice
they are submitted 10 you.
Fsra To commission no one Of doubtful morals or
Pstxiot,sm. and not Of soaud health.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-23

WAssIseros, Wednesday, May %, 1861.
The Secretary Of War has sent TO the overDors Of
the different States circular, of which the following
a copy;