Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-05-17
From Missouri.

kind of news.
From Missouri.
ST.. LOUIS, May 15.-After the examina-
ton of many witnesses, the Coroner's Jury
returned the following verdict in the Camp
jackson case: That the several victims OF
the events which took place at Camp jackson
on the 10th of May came to their death from
gun shot wounds, inflicted by musket balls
discharged by certain United States volun-
teers under the command of Gen. n. Lyon,
Colonies F. p. Blair, Ii. Boernstein, aud
others.
The examination of witnesses relative to
the Walnut street tragedy on Saturday eve
ming is not yet finished.
The application for the writ of habeas
Ipus in The case of Captain Nc Donald on
Monday was not granted by Judge Treat, in
consequence of the petition being attested by
a justice Of the peace, and therefore could
not be recognized by United States Court.
Yesterday United States Commissioner
Hickman visited the arsenal TO certify to Nc
Donald's affidavit, and was informed by Gen.
Lyon that the Captain was a prisoner of war
and moreover was not in Missouri. The affi-
davit of the prisoners brother was then pro-
perly attested and writ issued returnable at
IL o'clock this morning.
Gen. Harvey denies that any insubordina-
ton had taken place among the United
States volunteers, but on the contrary says
they submitted with alacrity and cheer. ul-
ness TO the discipline of service.
The public schools of this city are to be
closed on Friday next in consequence of the
act of the Legislature prohibiting the dis
tribution OF the school fund.
ST. LOUIS. May 15.-The Legislature has
adjourned till the 81 Monday III September.
From Georgia.
AUGUST, May Let is stated on good
authority, that the Southern stockholders of
Adams Express have purchased all the pro-
perty privileges and interests of the Compa-
ny in the Southern Coniederacy. A new
Company will organize in few days Bush
ness will continue without interruption.
From Montgomery.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, May 16.-COngres.ion-
al.-SmitD, of Ala, offered a resolution in
reference ID establishing District Court in
Virginia.
Keitt offered bill for the protection of In
dian tribes South of Kansas.
Proceedings otherwise unimpOrtant.
MONTGOMERY, May 16-The Postmaster
Generals proclamation is issued, announcing
that he will commence control Of postal al
fairs OH the LIST of June.
From Virginia.
WHEELING. May 15-The Convention
adopted the report of the Committee oa Fed
eral and State relations. hoping for peace,
deprecating the sending of Confederate troops
into Western Virginia, and appointing a
committee to reassemble the Convention be-
fore the Ilth of June.
ALEXANDRIA, May 16-The North Carolina
and Virginia Collectors have ceased making
returns.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, May l6.-There is discredi-
ted rumOr that the Virginia troops are en-
camped in the rear of Arlington Heights.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-The Department
refused to allow the transportation OF street
Cars to New Orleans.
The reported removal of Washington's re-
mains is considered false. ks.S..
WASHINGTON, May 15.-The President has
appointed Butler Major General. Promi
nent Scotch merchants doing business in this
have rendered the Government ten
during the war. j. q. Bennett, Jr.,
Of New York, and j. p. Jones, of Providence,
are commissioned Lieutenants in the revenue
service in command OF their respective
yachts, which they rendered the Government
WASHINGTON, May 16.-It is believed that
the Virginia SecessIonists have erected bat
teries at Aqua Creek, to prevent approach
to Richmond.
A decisive demonstration by the Govern
ment is shortly expected.
Gen. Buffers transfer to Fortress Monroe,
with large quantities of ammunition and
stores, it Is believed indicates an important
movement.
From New YORK.
NEW YORK. May 16--The steamers Ches-
apeake and Parkersburg sail this afternoon
for Pensacola and Key West, with the gun
boat Mount Vernon.
New YORK, May 16.-Gustave Holland, on
the steamer Arago, from England, was ar
rested and his dispatches examined, but they
were returned to him, and he discharged.
From Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, May 16.-Seventy-five Penn
sylvania Representatives, with the Speaker,
have rendered their services to the Govern
ment.
HARRISBURG, May 15-Au attack on Vince.
ling Tomorrow is apprehended.
Gov. Curtin will sign the stay law.
Markets by Telegraph.
New ORLEANS, May 16--Cotton sales to-
day 1900 bales; Middling 1I4a11R. Whisky
"a. Freights stiff, 3.
From New Orleans.
New ORLEANS. May l6.-The report that
Commissioners have been sent from Havana
10 Montgomery is denied.
From Maryland:
BALTIMORE, May 15-Winans has been
sent under guard to Fort McHenry. He has
been nominated by his friends for Congress.
River News.
LOUISVILLE, May 16.-The river is falling,
with feet water in the canal.
From KeOkuk.
KEoKUK, May 16.--Keokuk and Quincy |
papers say that hundreds of Union men have f!
been driven from Missouri by orders Of the |
Southern legion. DR.. Lenner, of Liberty, |
No.. was arrested and sent to Jefferson for |
rial under martial law, for raising COM
oany OF Union volunteers.
EMMET MCDoNALD.-Thisb brave young man !
who refused to take the oath prescribed by |
,he arsenal authorities, and who was detain- |
ID in custody, was about to be brought be- |
ore Judge Treat, of the U. S. District Court, |
% determine the legality of his detention, |
which was delayed only on account of some |