The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-25
From the Seat Of War.
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Tribune Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, May 21.--The rumor Of = de-
monstration at Hsrper's Ferry or elsewhere in
Virginia on or after the vote OF Thursday is un-
founded. No importance is attached to the cleo
ton. 1t il a foregone conclusion.
Two brothers, New York lawyer and Bos.
ton banker, went on pleasure trip to Alexan-
dria to-day, not Disgusting their sentiments or
residence. They we're politely received by the
bankers correspondent, who said 1000 or 5000
inhabitants have left since the troubles. 1t is .
deserted village. Six companies, possibly 500
men, armed with Minnie rifles, were the only
troops seen. They are mostly boys. The uni
forms are much like ours.
A South Carolina secessionist, recently from
Virginia by way Of Harpers Ferry, reports 50,-
600 troops, iDsufficiently armed, distributed at
various points, with view to influence the cleo.
tons on Thursday. The virginians estimate the
number al $4,000. From what he observed, he
believed it is the intention to attempt to trans
fer the battle ground to Pennsylvania, moving
from Harper's Ferry, which is now strongly for
tilted from all sides.
Mr.. Wallbridge has been recalled here to give
important Typographical information. He spent
much time in the Carolinas Kentucky, Tennes-
see, and Virginia, and is familiar with the coun-
try. His information relating to the interior
indicates that the operations Of the campaign are
not confined to the seaboard
Gov. Letcher has issued proclamation re-
auesting soldiers to vote to morrow in order to
carry the secession. ratification beyond all ques,
ton. In the doubtful districts it is said that
electors will be compelled to publicly declare
their votes, and that if and in favor of the
Union, they will be straightway compelled to
leave the State. The Union men are uncertain
how to act in this dilemma. 1t is also declared
that travel into or through Virginia will be pro
hibited after Thursday except by special permit
of the Governor.
A man calling himself Capt. Beecher, was
arrested as spy yesterday p. m in the camp of
the N. j. Brigade, and held for examination.
Mr.. Bailey, NJ. c. elect from Worcester, Mass;
has arrived from Enterprise, Florida, where he
spent the spring mostly on account of his health.
He came via Savannah, Nashville and Louis
vile. He was advised that it was impossible to
come through Virginia, having met two men
turned back thence. Ills party consisted Of
thirty, including six Northern school masters,
other inyalids, and two army lieutenants. The
latter were threatened by Savannah mob, who
were appeased by West Point class mate, q
Lieutenant in the Confederate army, and a for
NAL arrest by the Mayor, who advised his imme-
date departure. At Atlanta his baggage was
searched by committee of the crowd. Special
attention was paid to the school masters by the
troops. Afterward the party divided. No
passes were required. He had no trouble in
Florida, or ON the journey. His invalidism was
his protection.
Mr.. Bailey reports soldiers everywhere in mo.
ton towards Virginia, well disciplined, armed
and equipped. At Chattanooga there were from
1000 to 5000. He heard no Union talk till he
reached Kentucky.
CHAMBERsBURG, Va, May Cot is believed
here by the military authorities, that the Shep
al stown and Williamsport movements are mere
feints
The Union movement from Harper's Ferry or
Southern Pennsylvania will be made as soon al
offensive operations begin from Washington or
the South or at Norfolk along the country roaG
leading from Harper's Ferry; along Pleasant
Valley through Ropersville, Toolsboro ant
Waynesboro. l deem this opinion correct, a:
the Confederate leaders desire to avoid opera
tons offensive to the people of Maryland Thi.
Is the shortest known road into Pennsylvania
from Harper's Ferry.
New YORK, May 22.-Seven boxes contain
ing paper and baggage, belonging to Gen. Lee
were seized to-day en- route via this city iron
Texas to Virginia.
quantity of conlraband goods, shipped b,
New Haven Arms Company to Baltimore
were seized to-day.
Prize Commissioners will be appointed to
morrow. The U. S. Circuit Court is to dispos,
OF all cases Of seizure of vessels.
BALTIMORE, May 22-Occasional shots ar,
reported to be heard in the direction of thu
blockading feet. The Monticello is said t.
have received shot or two in her hull from
batteries at Sewall's Point