Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-05-15
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WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE War Depart
ment has learned, from what it considers a
trustworthy source, that not far from $4,000
men are within two days march of Richmond.
They know positively that Gen. Beauregard
has been at that place within ten days, from
which he returned to Montgomery in great
haste. 1t is the impression at Washington
that the Government has been misled con-
cerRing southern movements and their sue
cess in raising troops. Troops are, however,
moving forward 20 Washington, by order of
Gen. Scott.
The blockading force is to be divided into
three squadrons. The main feet is now sta
toned in the Gulf and there, Flag Officer
Stringham is located. The second portion of
the squadron will blocdade the Georgia ports,
and the third will attend to the coast of Vir-
glnia and the Carolinas.
Major Rhett of South Carolina, Paymaster
in the army has seeded from the Federal
Government, leaving balance of about S40,-
600 against him unadjusted. Easy way to pay
Gebt.
BALTIMORE, May 1l.-Old Point Comfort is
fully prepared to resist any attack that may
be made. Southern troops are concentrating
iu the vicinity of orfolk. An Alabama reg
iment HOO strong, and 80 Cadets from the
same State, had inst arrived, and were
camped in the vicinity OF Fort Norfolk.
The Virginians have now five batteries
rected in Norfolk Harbor-one on Craney ISL
and, one at Sandy Point, one at the Hospital,
one near Fort Norfolk, and one on the Bluffs,
three miles from the Hospital.
1t is said, that Gov. Hicks has asked Gen.
Scott for aid to quell an expected outbreak at
Frederick.
ANNAPOLIS, May l1.-About midnight
squad of some fifty mounted Insurgents fred
on the the picket guard at Camp Butler across
the Severn river; the guard returned the fire
and about twenty shots were exchanged.
The garrison regretted that the marauders
were not dismounted and made TO give an ac-
count of themselves.
BALTIMORE, May l2.-Much excitement pre-
vailed in this city on account of report, that
a Virginia force from Harper's Ferry were
coming down the railroad to attack the U. S.
troops at the Relay House. The report needs
confirmation. General Butler. however, sent
Il large body of troops forward, to reinforce
Capt. Jones.
Fort McHenry has been reinforced by l 200
additional troops from Annapolis.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-The men sent out
by Gen. Scott to reconnoitre the South, are
returning daily, and report bodies OF men at
various points. All agree that an attack is
contemplated on Washington.
military road is to be built from Hagcrs-
town to Washington. directly along the east
bank OF the Potomac.
The two Winans, father and son, are to be
arrested on charge of treason.
ANNAPOLIS, May 12.-Gen. Butler, with so
men and two pieces of Capt. Varien's battery
left important and secret service in the
direction of Baltimore.
The Virginians expected so, 900 Confeder-
ate troops at Richmond on Thursday last
ST. LOUIS, May 13.-Gen. Frosts brigade of
Missouri militia, who were encamped at the
western outskirts of the city, surrendered un-
troops. Capt. Lyons marched on the camp
with about 1000 volunteers, surrounded it and
planted eight field pieces on the adioiring
nights At midnight the State troops were
drawn up between two lines of Capt. Lyons
troops 10 be taken to the city when some
st ones were thrown at the volunteers and some
pistol shots fired, killing and woundng sew
eral. The troops returned the fire and killed
% of the rioters, among them two women.
On the 1lth, as the home guards were march
ing along Walnut street, another fight occur
red. large crowd had gathered on the side
walks, who hooted and Kissed at, and otherwise
abused the guard; and finally boy IA years
old, fired pistol into the ranks. The rear
Immediately turned and fred on the
crowd, and the whole column was instantly in
breaking the ranks and discharging
nuskets down their own line and among those |
On the sidewalks. The utmost CONSERVATION |
prevailed. 1t is believed many were killed. |
Gen. Harvey has issued proclamation, ex-
pressing regret at the existing state of things, |
and pledges himself to do all in his power to |
preserve the peace, and calls upon the people |
and city authorities to aid him in the discharge |
ot his duties. This has had the effect of al |
laying the excitement to great extent. Gen. |
Frost OF the State forces, and his officers, have
given their parole under protest, and his men |