The weekly Butte record., 1861-06-15
ST. Louis. March 3Isf-p


been removed to Illinois. and was now in the
Military Command of Gen. McClelland, but
that he, Harney, had never had the body OF
the prisoner under his control, that he conse-
quently was unable to produce him, etc. Gen.
Harvey further stated that, by orders from
Washington, dated May l6, but only received
yesterday, he had been removed from his com
mand in this quarter and had no longer any
power over the military Of the District.
1t is understood that Gen. Lyon succeeds
Gen. Harvey.
The prizes brought to the Washington Ma
Wy Yard yesterday, are valued at over 100000.
Among the effects seized at Alexandria are
letters of great Importance, which were found
in the Sentinel Office, showing the means by
which the secession of Virginia was brought
about.
Some distinguished politicians are implicated
and the letters show beyond doubt that the
ordinance of Secession was only passed by
fraud.
The n Y. Heralds' Baltimore dispatch
says there are 10000 troops at Harpers Ferry,
and plenty of heavy artillery at every assaila-
be point Gen. Butler was reinforced yes
terday, by 1000 troops
The n. Y. Times Washington dispatch
states that there are 5000 troops at point of
Rocks. The troops are much demoralized,
but will make a desperate fight
There were indications of an intention to
eyacuate the Post, but he could get no posi-
tive information.
They expect an attack from the west, and
keep sharp lookout every night The men
are sleeping on their arms.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 3lst
Immense quantities of freight for the South
is going to Nashville, via railroad
1t is rumored that the transportation of
goods will be stopped on Monday.
The exodus of SOutherners northward, is
unprecedented, and it is only attributable to
the stoppage of the boats Oh the Mississippi
River.
1t is runored also that if the Nashville road
NC SIOppSu, lIiC lSuuCuCy Is " duFduCt lllO
Kentucky, and take possession of the road
The Union men of Kentucky are determined
to permit no aggression from any quarter
The Memphis Bulletin announces the arri-
val of Beauregard on the 29th, to take CON-
mand of the Western Division of the Confeder-
ate army.
New York, May 3lst.
The Commercials special Washington cor
raSpondopt covc t,vo ptainc of tho tho Mass
troops at the Relay House have been placed
under arrest for extending their pickets with
out authority.
A post, Office has been established at Fort
Pckens, and letters will be taken by Govern
ment vessels
The 9TH New York Regiment leaves for
New York this afternoon.
The Posts special Washington dispatch says,
preparations are evidently making for for
ward movement of the Government troops.
They are all under ORDERS and are ready to
march at moments notice.
The probable object is a sudden concentra
tion upon the rebel forces in Virginia.
A party of 80 rebels have reached Baltimore
from Harper's Ferry. They are Batimoreans.
Gen. Cadwaader has an eye on them
The New York rribunes' Washington dis
patch says all is quiet at Fort Monroe.
$50 negroes were at the Fort, and the num-
Der was increasing.
The Washington Star says rebels were
killed at Sewell's Point in the recent conflict,
also that the rebels had stopped work on the
entrenchment at Manassas Gap.
$4,000 soldiers were concentrated in West
ern Virginia.
-Four companies of the District Militia have
crossed into Virginia, with six days rations.
In the Wheeling District. the Union candi-
date has 300 Majority. In the Parkersburg
District, 1000.
WASHINGTON, May 3lst.-J. Watson Webb
has been appointed Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary to Brazil
At Alexandria new Collector having been
appointed the port has been re-opened for the
commerce of the country, and therefore vessels
viii be admitted as heretofore.
WASHINGTON, May 3lst.-It is stated that
o number OF vessels were fitting out here-des-
tination not made public.
The following dispatch received at the Navy
Yard, between four and five o'clock this P. NJ,
afford an explanation.
The keystone State at noon, reported that
on passing Acquia Creek, the Freeborn and
Annaeosto were engaging the batteries there
with success.
l send the Poccahontas with her 10-inch
guns to assist. Signed by Capt Dahlghreen,
Commander of the Navy Yard.
Immediately on the receipt of the dispatch,
the navy department ordered two Men-of war
forward to support Capt Ward.
ALEXANDRIA, May 3lst.-To day Traveller
from Richmond, says he saw comparatively
few troops there.
1t is said the New York list Regiment will
proceed at midnight to Acquia Creek
Arrangements have been made for their
transportation. Up to half past four o'clock
this morning, the Government had received no
further advices from Acquia Creek The
keystone witnessed the fight for several hours.
1t appears there were two batteries there.
The War Department is to be kept open all
night for information.
LOUISVILLE, May 3lst.-The Augusta, Ga.
Chronicle of the 29th, says that Beauregard
issued orders at Charleston yesterday, relin-
gushing the command of the forces there to
Col. r. Ii. Anderson, and relieving DR.. Jaynes,
who accompanies Beauregard to Corinth,
Mississippi
Mobile papers say that an agent of the
French Government is there collecting facts
for Napoleon.
BALrIMoRE, May 3lst.-Ex Governor Pratt
was arrested last night at Annapolis, and Ia
ken to the Washington Navy Yard.
1t is rumored that Ex Governor Lowe was