Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-25

Correspondents Of the Baitimore sun
WILMINGTON, May 20--The Secretary of the
Treasury has caused the test oath to be applied
to the clerks in the several bureaus of this denart
ment. Many have declined taking it. Il is under
stood that this oath will shortly be put to every
description Of official here.
Il cannot be true IS stated in Charleston paper
that Mr.. James {. Harvey, who has been appointed
minister 20 Portugal, is In Charleston and about to
be arrested" He Left this country some days SINCE
intending to spend some few days at Galway, Ire
land where he has some relations, and thence will
proceed to Lisbon, via Paris.
If anything were wanting to show that move
ment in force is contemplated at Fortress Monroe
il is seen in the fact that Major General has been
sent there. Not only will he strengthen that fo-y
tress by field works on the land side, but his ope-
ration on the neck Of land extending between the
James and York rivers towards Richmond and
Petersburg, may require the diversion of q
considerable force to hold the Federal troops in
check in that quarter. The rivers are SO broad for
along distance that they cannot be crossed by Gen.
Lees troops with view to make L flank attack
An English paper expresses the hope that the
blockade of the Southern ports by the federal Gov
eminent will not be applied to vessels coming for
departing with cotton. But it will be seen that one
British vessel has already moved of from the port
of Charleston, while another the blockade The
whole object of the blockade would be destroyed ii
it did not prevent the expectation of cotton from the
Southern ports. As the federal government will
not probably relax the blocade, it remains to be
seen whether the British government will quietly
await the result of the struggle nterpose in some
FORM amicably or otherwise, for an adjustment be-
| tween the parties.
One of the consequences of the war 10 that the
carrying trade between Europe and America will be
| transferred from American to neutral bottoms to
the great prejudice of Northern navigating inter
ests.
1t is grave question whether we shall be able to
keep this war as little private matter at home The
commercial and industrial interests of of the
principal European nations will be much prejudced
by 1t, and besides, the rights of merchants either
on the seas in belligerent ports likely to be
injured in war. 1t is extremely difficult for belger
erents to ascertain with certainty, what ships and
carges on the found in belligerent ports,
| belong to enemies and what to merchants. Wrongs
| are committed and abuses occur which produce
| national irritation, and frequently merchants be-
| come thus involved in the conflict This was the
case of the United States in 1872 We went TO war
in behalf of free trade and sailors rights, which
l the belligerent parties had grossly outraged.
Possibly the federal government may reopen the
suspended negotiations with the British government
respecting the adoption, whole, of the five pro-
| positions of the Paris Conference Something may
be done in this way to preserve peace between the
| belligerants here and the European powers
| Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Gen. Butler was in readi
TO depart last night for Annapolis to Fortress
Monroe, but was detained by the Government until
| this morning, when full instructions were given
him. and he took his leave in the early train. Gen.
B. will strengthen Fortress Monroe the land side
by field pieces, and distribute considerable force
| on the neck land, extending between James and
| Cork rivers, towards Richmond and the cities and
towns flower Virginia. The rivers are so broad
for long distance, that they cannot be crossed by
the Virginia forces with view TO flank movements.
The destruction of the rebel battery at Sewall;s
point at the mouth of Elizabeth river. is but the
brief initial to more important movements in that
| vicinity. Craney Island, commanding the entrance
to Norfolk, is found to be covered with batteries
| which renders it exceedingly hazardous for feet
to approach them. 1t will probably be taken by a
detour movement.
The Government put into commission to day the
steam fotilla for the Potomac river and the ada
cent waters This fleet is headed by the q. s. steam
er Freeborn, Capt Ward, which is known as the
flag ship There are four other vessels now afoat OF
light draught and heavy guns intended to chase and
capture all pirates and other secession vioators OF
the laws of the country. The officers on the Free
born are Lieut.. Cash and Messrs. Lee and Gray
masters mates
All the troops are getting very anxious for q
brush with the rebels. The splendid men OF Rhode
| Island and the stalwaIt Mchiganders are very de-
| sirous of showing Southerners the scum of North
ern society, as they denominate Northern soldiers.
There are now thIrty-two strong regiments uLder
! arms here, the New York Second, one thousand
strong, arriving yesterday, making some $4,000
| strong.
Fortress Monroe is now garrisoned by 00O
troops, which is even beyond the full complement
required for garrison duty. These are composed Of
about 800 regular troops. the second and third ar
tillery two regiments of Massachusetts, volunteers
and one Vermont regiment The troops in
splendid order and capital spirits. Col. Dimmick
of the second artillery, accomplished officer, Is
, | in command. With the New York and Massachu
sets regiments ordered to the post, there will soon
be force of $4,000 men there.
The Virginians dispatched one thousand troops t.
. | Sewalls Point A great collision Is anticipated
! | there in day or two.
Secretary Cameron has addressed letters to the
Governors of States which furnished troops trust
, | ing that they would commission of doubtful
; morals no captains over thirty years of age; NJ
lIeuteuants twenty-five, and no held officers
over forty five.
There is no truth in the story that the Presiden
has been in Virginia in disguise.
, Over three thousand troops arrived at Richmond
since Saturday.
Dispatches to tbs Associated Press
: WASHINGTON May 23.-It is rumored that tht
President has declared to prominent persons tina
there will be invasion of the rebel States befor'
autumn. The reports are not entitled TO credence
| in view of what is known of the plans of the Ad
ministration 1t is probable that the extreme Sout
will not be approached during hot weather, Blu
offensive operations will be speedily undertaken il
, | Virginia.
: All the troops here received fresh orders thi
morning to be ready TO march at q momenti
, notice.
large number of troops are expected during
the week.
1t is rumored that the Fire Zouaves have received
orders TO occupy Arlington Heights. This move
, ment is supposed to have reference TO opera
, | tons in Virginia.
{ The Michigan regiment has been ordered to be
ready to march at any moment, with two days
} | rations.
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