Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Telegraphic Dispatches.

r"S o"p'uiou tniS morning Oy the prlvateer
calhoun.
MOBILE, May 1.-The steam privateer Ivy
captured as prize, this morning. the s. ip Mar
shall, of Providence, r. l. The capture took
place just outside the bar.
Another prize was also captured to- day-name
CHICAGO, May 2O.-Senator Douglas is now
and he is considered out of danger.
CHAMBERsBURG, May 21.-Two accommodating
parties pushed southwark from this point yes
terday, and report to-day that they penetrated
the lines ofthe Confederate army and went DELHI
erately through their camps a9
They saw three hundred troops ten miles from
Harper's Ferry, and some seven hundred at
Wlilamsport. N o reinforcements have arrived
here to-day. Nothing is positively known as to
he movements Of the troops at this point, but
it is believed forward movement is certain as
soon as Gen. Williams returns.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The President and
Cabinet are united in sentiment upon the meas
ures which the Government should adopt in case
England or France shall recognize the Confed-
crate States. War will be the inevitable conse-
quence! st
This mornings Tribune says that the rumors
of an attack on Harper's Ferry, or elsewhere iD
Virginia, are untounded.
: HARRISBURG, May 22.-W. W. Mise, Captain
Washington to-day, as bearer of the plans and
reports concerning the reconnoisances yesterday
on the Potomac river. He penetrated, as be-
fore stated, the enemy lines at ShepherdStown.
Samuel j. Rea also penetrated the lines at
Williamsport, and drew plans Of his positions,
and has reported the same to the General Gov
eminent The Confederate troops at Williams
port had not crossed the Potomac. They had
received no reinforcements up to O'Clock this
afternoon, but they received two wagon loads
of provisions from Martinsburg to-day. ila~3
Gov. Curtin has determined to establish camps
at Easton, and probably also at Erie, Williams
port, Bedford and Uniontown. The policy OF
establishing camps at Erie and Easton is doubted
by military men,
PETERSBURG, May 23.-Hon. K. NJ. T. Hunter
has arrived here, on his return from Montgomery.
He reports that $4,000 more Southern troops
will reach Virginia within few days.
very large body Of North Carolina troops
arrived here tonight, and departed for Rich
mond. ,.-e
SAVANNAH, May 21-6 p. m.-The Spanish
bark Laura, from Barcelona for Savannah, was
chased by the Harriet Lane to-day, from day
light to midday, the Harriet Lane firing at her
all the time. The Laura entered the iyDee,
when the Harriet Lane turned Northward, and
anchored in nine fathoms Of water. The Laura
| is in the river, coming up unhurt.
! TThe Charleston Mercury states that the Span
| ish Consul, on learning the above facts, pro-
ceeded to Savannah to investigate the matter]
| MONTGOMERY, May 22-Congress adjourned
late last night, to meet in Richmond on the 10th
of July. fa s8 5es 2el4.
| The Tariff bill passed, with unimportant a
mendments. Also, an act allowing District At
torneys in the field, to appoint substitutes du-
ring absence from their circuits. sar Ga
| The Patent Office bill was signed, and Rhodes
appointed Commissioner. BHe
No new military appointments have been
| made. a3laea-s8C ia8H I9-ss.t,I 6sllaa5ss ga
Messrs. Rives, Hunter and Memminger were
appointed committee to make arrangements &c
transfer the Departments to Richmond.
COLUMBIA, May 21.-The news OF the secession
Of North Carolina was greeted with the ringing O
bells, the firing of cannon, bonfires, and "a torch
light procession, which lasted till near clocf
at night. Ht
GoRDoNsvILLE, Va, May 26.-Several of those
injured BY the collision yesterday, tits reported
have since died.
The Richmond train, with troops, seems t.
have been in fault in leaving the station before
the Manassa train arrived. I
The names of the Virginians killed are Gentr.
and McMullen, of Greene county.
One of the South Carolinians has had his lei
amputated below the knee.
The Federal troops have advanced from Alex
andrla 500 or 600 strong, perhaps for reconnolt
ering only.
REPORTED BATTLE AT HAMPTON:
NORFOLK. May 26.-There was fighting thi
morning with muskets. The Bridge between
Hampton and Old Point was burnt last night.
I [sECoND DESPATCH
Il NORFOLK, May 26.-Hampton was occupie
by Federal troops last night. They landed il
) boats, the bridge having been burnt. Firm
5 was heard from O'Clock till 10 this morning
IL is reported that the Federal troops were re
pulsed with heavy loss, and retired TO Old Point
Col. Augustus or Col. De Russy's Regimen
said to have been engaged. a-8ta
estTg - THIRD DEsPATCH.] aa
NORFOLK, May 26-p. ma heavy battl
took place early this morning, just outside 0
Hampton. Seven hundred of Lincon's troop
reported killed, and fifty of ours killed ant
, wounded 9Q 5H % e@
> The enemy retreated to Fortress Monroe.
); The Hamptonians drew Lincoln's men on b,
t an engagement, until they got them under tn
, nre OF our troops, who came from and through
Richmond. Tlleilist ~ ~. i.' a"A
The latter were concealed in ambush.
: MANASSAS JUNCTION., MAY 26ll-Arrival
} from Alexandria report that $4,000 Black Re
publican troops are stationed there, aud th
4 Virginia stores, with enc or two exceptions
closed. rs ~ t.49s ,si-
i Inc cltlzens We're leaving as fast as possible
lhe port was open and steamers were ma
king regular trips to Washington q saslseoa
/ The telegraph was open to Washington.
i Uol Wilcox, of Michigan, was in com1an,
of the Abolition forces ys7sg,
! "A proclamation had been issued ordering al
the liquor stores and bar-rooms to, be close,
and citizens to be Indoors by O'Clock P. n
Evidences OF bad discipline had been manifest
ed. Several houses had been broken into an,
} robbed. A general order, issued last night b.
Gen. Scott, stopping all entrance into or ext
from the city, caused great Inconvenience. ai4E
The news of Eilsworth's death had create,
great excitement throughout the entire North
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W Samuel B. Moore, a member OF Captain
Pope's Company from Kentucky, vas arraigne,
on Monday week, before an Examining Court g
Jefferson County, upon the charge Of the nurde
of VIM. +. Murphy, of the same Company. ID
mediately upon the conclusion of the argument
the Court discharged the prisoner, aud viii
} shout OF JOY went up from the comrades of tb
accused. The plea of self-defense was fully sus
tanned by the evidence. ~
T. 81 We have q key fouud at the Old Pos
Office corner on yesterday during the fire.
The owner can get it by calling at the @Spec
tator'' Office
A silver watch was also found which can b
had at this office by establishing the owner
ship.
i eN Lincoln has ordered the mails to b