Nebraska advertiser., 1861-05-16

an armisdce of 50 days has been pro
posed by the soulh.
Annapolis. May l2.-Gen Butler with
50 men and two pieces Of artillery left
this afternoon On a siHamer on secret ser
vice.
A messenger from Gov Hicks 70 Gov
Leicher has returned from Richmond
He says Virginians expected 10000 Con-
federate troops bY Thursday last.
Union men here are Indignant a. the
occupancy Of Maryland soil by Virgin
ians which was by a sudden movement Of
rebels from Harpers Ferry to-day.
The Sec Of war IS hurrying forward
measures Of blockade, and informs friends
that By tbe time Charleston and Savan-
nah experience It's effects n Orleans viii
be closed.
New York, May I'm the House Of
Lords, London 29th, Lord Woodhouse in
reply TO a question stated that government
recognized no right or obligation to irder-
fere with the conflict now unhappily com
menced % America either systematically
or otherwise. The entire London press
with the exception Of the Times sympa-
thizing warmly with the loyal States an
lcipaung an early triumph Of the govern
ment. The Times fears serious conflict
II the North is determined to force ODE
dience.
ST. LOUIS, May Is, P. NJ.
Several more Of the bodies Of those
killed at Camp Jackson last Friday and
Saturday, have been identified. The
number Of persons killed on Friday and
Saturday LAST, is stated by the Even
ing News TO be tweny-seven; wounded
sixteen.
Judge Buckner, who stabbed DR.. San
derson on Friday night, has been releas-
ed from jail on bail Of $1,000. Hopes
are entertained Of DR.. Sanderson's re.
coyery.
New York, May 13-The Tribune's
special dispatch says, agents, who have
been sent from General SCOTS Office TO
r~econnoItre in the South, are daily re-
turning, and all agree that bodies Of men
are at Richmond, Eynchburgh, Mont
gomery, New Orleans, and Pensacola.
They all agree, too, that troops intend
marching on Washington, and tina; if
that plan was abandoned, the leaders will
find it difficult TO restrain the men. All
The troops captured in Texas and released
on parole, will be required to renew theiI
their full obligations TO the Government,
and a refusal TO take the oath will be
met with an instant dismissal from SER
vice. Gov. Sprague's regiment yester-
day made up a purse Of 1000 dollars for
sister Of young Howard who was
murdered by the policeman.
ST. LOUIS. May "A, A NJ.
Gen Harvey publishes this morning an
10 the people Of Missouri, the
Of which Is that on returning
this State he finds a most extraordinary
tate Of things existing, deeply affecting
he stability Of the Z S as well as the in.
erests of Mo. There is an attempt being
made he thinks 10 override the power Of
he Federal Government and he warns
hose engaged in it to desist from their
unlawful proceedings. The military bill
PASSED by the Legislature he regards as
n outrage on the rights of the people,
md he cannot regard it in any other light
han an indirect secession ordinance. He
the assembling of the State troops
It camp Jackson as a reasonable design,
nd approves the capturing Of the camp
" Gen Lyon. In conclusionhe disclaims
ny intention Of interfering with the
legitimate authorities of the State, and
avs the government must be sustained
md its laws enforced and obeyed.
The several regiments of Mo volun-
GERS in brigade elected their officers yes
N Lyon commandant Of the Ar
email was elected Brigadier General.
The excitement in the city is dying out.
May l3ih.-A dispatch 10 Simon ORA
to-day from Washington says all reg
nents enlisted for the war should be for
Immediately, this dispatch will be
.cted on promptly.
Washington, May l3.-Evidence that
be c%ontradicted Is proving to the
administration that REASONABLE operations
going on among the citizens of Balti-
more. The government will take de-
isive measures TO execute its authority in
hat city. The Union men must be sus-
and Baltimore must be kept loyal
o the government. Il is reported that
martial law will be declared in Baltimore
n a day or two.
The Union men in Va who occupy the
congressional district on the Potomac in
Fairfax county will run a candi-
late for lie Federal Congress.
A gentleman from Richmond says that
hat 5000 rebel troops are now stationed
that city aud that $4,000 other troops
ire scattered through Va. He also states
hat an attack will be made from the d.
.ection Of Harpers Ferry on the U S .
at the Relay Horse, and that Gen
zee commander of the Va forces threatens
Nd and Pa from the same point.
The Worlds special says Barksdale
that he has a company in Va which
ntendS marching on Washington. Forty
are planted at Harpers Ferry.
The Pawnee is anchored of Alexandria. t
1900 Alabama troops and 200 cannon {
lnded last night at Annapolis junction 9
to Harpers Fry. +,
The Posts special dispatch from Wash !
lgton says the preparations Indicate that !
ne Government is getting ready for a :
at Harpers Ferry. S
The request Of cavalry which Carl
churz is 10 be one Of the most effective