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INTERESTING FRoM-MoNrGOMERY.

INTERESTING FROM~MON OMERY.
THE REBEL CONGRESS WON'T ADJOURN TO RICH
MoND-JEFF. DAVIS WILL TAKE THE FIELD N
PKRsOH-GENERAL BKAURE6ARD NOT WOUNDED
hORR ARMS FOR THE RKBEIs, ETC.
wAsmGroS, Nay l6, 1881.
Advices received here 10 day from Montgomery men
ton, among other important matters, that Il had been
partially decided that Davis should take command In
person OF the troops at Richmond There was consider
able opposition TO this manifested BY several members Of
the Cabinet, who held that IL the duty Of the Presi
remain at his post At tho head Of the government
but the fact having been GATED that great discomfort
and uneaslness we're AA ne rebel troops at Richmond
and other points, owing TO the want of head in whom
they had confidence has probably already settled the
matter 30 far AZ Davis Ia concerned.
Ny advces further state that the question Of changing
the seat Of government from Montgomery TO Richmond
seriously discussed in secret session. but Intelligence
having been received that government intended take
possession Of several points in vrginia-among others
Richmond-it was deemed advisable not to 70 50 far
north for the present The seat Of viii there
fore remain for some time at Montgomery.
have just seen gentleman who Gen. Bcauregard
while he at Richmond. He says the statement that
lie wounded at the bombsrdment OF Fort Sumter s
ton at any time during the bombardment where he could
have been injured.
The gentleman states that be told Letcher
and other responsible parties that large quantities Of
arms bad arrived at New Orleans from Europe and
orders had been sent TO have them distributed points
where they were most needed.
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MOVEMENTS OF TRANSPORTS.

The steam transport thcsapeake, WIes, sailed yester
day afternoon at three o'clock from pier No i3 North
river for Key West and Tortugas She has bulk OF 900
bbls OF provisions.
The steam transport PNkersburg Berry, called yester-
day afternoon from pier No North river for Key weet
and Fort pckens She has board 100 tons Ice rs 600
lbs fresh beef, packed in Ice, 300 live hogs $50 live
sheep; also large quantity OF preserved meats, vege-
tables, &c.
The steam gunboat Mount Vernon, Watson, win act as
convoy.
The steam transport George Peabody Pritchard sailed
Inst evening for Old Point and washingon city She has
board in bulk $500 barrels provisions and 100 cases
cartridges.
Tho steam transport Columbia that has been coaling
for Havana has received countermand Of her orders,
and nov 70 be held in readiness 70 receive troops.
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INTERESTING FROM CAIRO. I'LL.


GENERAL PILLOW REcoNNoITERIsG THE MILITARY
WORKS At CAIRO.
The correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial writing
from cairo, Illinois, under date of the 12,h inst rays
man named Yancey was arrested here by the United
states authorities as spy, ard s still held for trial On
bis return 10 Grand FUNSTON, his first trip he
giving certain information and making rem uks which
becoming known here, caused his arrest.
sellers the fpy arrested here some days since is sU
in custody, and II not known what disposition win be
made Of hln.
TIE Eleventh Illinois regiment is eDcamped at villa
RIDGE thirteen miles north Of the railroad, and the
Ohio river for the purpose OF nercepng the enemy,
houd they land above and attempt 10 approach the city
that u understood that all troops arriving here
after VIII be narered there ns the location s good and
comfortable.
Several 80 and "a powders arrived but the ooumbiad
and red cannon, sad to have been sent, have no.
rived.
IL is said that General PILLOW Tin person) recon
noterng Caro- from the Kentucky shore on saturday.
Two boats The Kennel and the la Crosse from st.
Louis loaded 10 the guards with cattle and provisions,
passed here this Sunday evening.
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THE ATTACK ON WASHINGTON DECIDED
UPON.

BALTIMORE, May is, 1861.
learn from gentlemen who left Washington this
afternoon that the government have received to-day d.
rect and positive intelligence from their agents in the
South TO the effect that the plans OF the South for
tack Washington were nearly mstured, and that
the attack would be made with an Overwhelming force
In consequence of this intelligence large additional
force viii be called to Washington at once.
II s said also that General Scott has ordered the i'm
mediate occupation Of Arlington Heights by powerful
park OF artillery.
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lie REMOVAL OF THE REMAINS OF WASH
INGT0N.

WASHINGTON, May 10, 1851.
None Of the managers OF the Mount Vernon Society re-
ing here have any knowledge Of the reported removal
the remains OF Washington beyond what has been
blished in the newspapers. They reasonably presume
- If the facts represented, those in charge of
tpace would, before now have 20 Informed them The
d Of purchase gives John A. Washington the possession
he tomb, and the privilege Of enclosing half acre in
cb TO enter The remains Of the rest OF washingtons
iEy deposited there. Apart from this, he has no
81 right to remove the dust of the Father OF mis-
Etry 10 any other locality. This is evident from an
mnstion Of the deed in possession OF Mr. Riggs Trea
or OF the Mount Vernon Association.
wing 70 an interruption by the Virginia authorities OF
means for conveying the mails fom Norfolk TO Hamp-
and from Old ,int TO Esstville, although specially
the accommodation Of the citizens OF that State, the
.uss.er General has arnuloo the ccotract.
"a, representations made TO the Department is pro
TO- for similar ressons that nearly oil, Il not the en-
ryss mail service viii DO officially discontinued 10
0cosrre Of few days in the secession States.
Biruvonr, Nay 10, 1851.
,orrespordea. gvss report sheremovai Of the re-.
Il sa Yasf rs~r, ard ssys ia, i 80 core CO ne
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THE WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

MADISON, Wis, Nay 10, 1861.
Toe Legislature Of this state convened in session
yesterday
Governor Randalls message recommends that six
regiments to the one now waiting orders be put into
camp and equipped by the state aso that 81 900 be
appropriated for purposes.
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ALL QUIET AT CAIRO.

WASHINGTON, Lay ID, 1901.
The government received additional intelligence to-day
hom Cairo The commanding taioer reports every
thing in most satisfactory condition.
Although they in daily receipt Of information to the
eject that an attack from the South win shortly be
made, yet apprehension is entera ned that such will
be the Our there says, fully prepared
and doubt felt or their ability TO resist any attack
that may be made.
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PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURES.
HAsRrprRc. Nav ia. lss

HARRISBURG, May 10, 1851.
The Legislature has adjourned sine die. The Senate
passed all the bills which from the House. and ap-
proved OF the state administration Speaker Hall made
speech At the Adjournment Manifestations Of regard
the part Of the members of the Senate se he descende
from the chair were remarkably spo III tareS1s
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THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY.

AuGrsrA, Ca, May Is, 1861.
We authority that the Southern Stockholders
Of Adams Express have purchased all the properly,
privileges and interests Of the company in the Southern
confederacy. new company will be organized In few
days and the business continue without interruption.
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STEALING OF THE PRESS BOAT BY DESERT
ERS At SANDY HOOK.

SANDY HOOK, Mny 10, I5bI'
Three men from company B Of the New York zouaves,
deserted from here last night taking the news boat
belonging TO the Prees with them. The oars Of
the boat were hid under the boat house, where Il was
thought would he impossible 10 end them, but, not
wlhssndDg, the deserters managed to discover them.
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AN OFFER OF A THOUSAND CAVALRY.
WASHINGTON, Nay 10 1861

S H. Mix, Of Sohohare county, NJ Y, arrived here this
evening with authority 70 oner the government
thousand cavalry. Mr.. Mix win have interview with
the Secretary Of War on the subject
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THE BRILLIANT CAREER OF GENERAL
BUTLER.

WASHINGTON, MAY 10, IDOL
Gen. Buffers rapid and brilliant career has not only In
duced the President to promote him to the high post of
Major General but he has been ordered to report to Gen.
Scott forthwith for the purpose Of comforting relative TO
future aggressive movements.
Gen. Butler ID stil in command Of the Department Of
Annapols but in order that the President Secretary Of
War and General Scott may have the benefit Of Gen.
Buffers knowledge and advice, Gen. Cadwalader was
placed in command of the army Of occupation at Bat
more
The writer asked General Butler the day he entered
Baltimore "How long he proposed to remain in the city
hmself9'' He replied, "Untl peace reigns in Warsaw "
He has conquered a peace, and s deserving the new
honors conferred upon him. He is expected here to-
day.
GEN. BUTLER'S ARRIVAL IN WASHINGTON
HIS INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT,
ETC.
WASHINGTON, May 16, 1861.
Gen. Butler arrived night and paid his respects
the President The interview was highly satisfactory
both Sides
The President is highly pleased with Gen. Buffers
movements and compmented him for his great activity
and skill.
the Baltimoreans impressed with the idea that
be the subject of censure Of the papers have
Indicated they will in due time find out how sadly they
have been mistaken.
Gen. Butler called to pay his respects to Gen. Scott
night but the latter being engaged upon important
ters with several army officers assigned hour TO
row for an interview.
When the President heard to night that General Butler
promotion and withdrawal from Baltimore were interpre-
ted by of the people OF that city Of CEN
upon the Generals conduct he, with great
ness repeed the insinuaton and endorsed for the se
cond or third time General Buffers course in whole and
in all its parts.
The Secretary Of War today, In alluding TO General
Butler remarked that he had worked hard and 10
splendid record and he promoted called here for
consultation.
General Butler is man who possesses large and az
tive brain clear head, and thorough knowledge Of
man nature
The President remarked to gentleman to night that
General Butler would be placed in position perfectly
tisacory to himself and in still broader field Of honor
have 10 believe that the government viii com
its aggressive operations at Fortress Monroe and
In that vicinity In the meantime the secession sore
gathering at Harpers Ferry will be operated upon to the
total extinction Of the force concentrated there which
is weak in many respects. The more they collect
at that point from date the weaker they will grow
thew are nearly in q starving condition.
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HE CONFEDERATE POSTAL. ARRANGE.
MENTS
WENTS

MoNrGonEHl, Nay 16, 1861
Postmaster General Eesgans proclamation Is issued,
announcing that be viii commence the control OF the
postal service in the Confederate states the Let OF
June.
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HAT GENERAL SCOTT THINKS OF GENE
RAIL BUTLER.

WASHINGTON, May 16, 1851.
Gen. Scott is highly pleased with the movements Of
n Butler When the old chief first heard OF Cen. But
entry into Baltimore and his occupancy Of the city,
said "That is bold and splendid success and proves
1t Gen. Butler ia q soldier"
Extra Billy Smith, Of Virginia, s here. He has an
unced himself candidate for either Congress that his
1etituents may choose to send him TO.
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MAJOR ANDERSON AND COLONEL WEBB.


1t is asserted here by friends of Major Anderson that
he will not hesitate to tender his resignation TO govern
ment should the Chevaer Webb, who recently stg-
mazed him traitor be raised 70 the rank Of General
in the army.
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rOund that the North was about 10 do the very same
sAing x..
: correspondent Of the Lynchburg RepuHicon, writing
from Culpepper county, May IL, says-
Twas told to-day that report having reached the
VYginians that the tomb Of General Washington
going be violated by the republicans his remains and
those of his family promptly removed to a more
central spot In the State where they win be out Of
way.
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MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN HARRISBURG.


private from shppen, Cameron county, named Mad
son of the Buckta battalion, shot al Camp Curtin
accidentally this morning. He died instantly.
George A. Mccall, OF Chester county, was nominated
for Major General Of the Pennsylvania Militia this
ing by the Governor and unanimously confirmed by
the Senate. Mccall is graduate OF west Point, and
served on General Worths stan in Mexico Subsequently
he Assistant Inspector General of the United States
Army For eight years back, however, he has been
farmer in Chester county.
H. II. Smith, Of Philadelphia, has been appointed Sur
geon General
The Brgader Generals win no. be appointed for come
days.
belief prevails here In legislative circles that Go
Geary will be of the two strongly pushed Bri
gsder Generals the ground that his appointment will
tend to oblterae past party distinctions and also because
OF his personal experience In military matters.
Seventy 1--WE members and officers of the House, head
ed by Speaker Davis presented in the House
derirg their services to the federal government.
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INTERRUPTION OF TRAVEL WESTWARD BY
THE REBELS, ETC.

WASHINGTON, May 16, 1881
A gentleman who came in from the Relay House this
evening states that the train that left there for Hspes
Ferry returned the passengers reporting that the
sionists have burned the bridges beyond Frederick.
This is evidence that they feared visit from Gen. But
Ter.
WHEELING, Nay 1o, 1851
Passengers who have returned here this morning. who
attempted to reach Baltimore by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad report that two culvers the road Har
pers Ferry have been blown up and the rails removed
They detained fourteen hours The rebel troops at
that point were hourly expecting attack.
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COL. ANDERSON IN CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, Nay 10, 1861
Col. Anderson arrived this afternoon. He met at
the depot by the Mayor and the hospates OF the city
rendered.
Col. Anderson replied in a few words he was then
escorted through the principal by the citizens aad
military.
There was an immense throng Of the populace gene
rally along the line Of march, and Col. Anderson
greeted with hearty expression of welcome. He
is the guest Of his brother, Iarz. Anderson.
At Camp Dennison the soldiers drawn up in line
and presented arms the train passed.
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OUR INDIAN RELATIONS.

WASHINGTON, May Is, 1851.
Vim. G. Coffin, Of Indiana, has been appointed to the
Southern Superntendency Of Indian Affairs, in place Of
Mr. Rector lie left to-day for the country west Of the
Mississippi with important instructions respecting the
welfare of the Cherokee, Choctaw. Chickasaw and
other Indian tribes 1t is known that the delegates rep
resentng them (recenty returned honey were, while
here, favoraby impressed with the friendly feelings
the government for their prosperity. They win be
treasured through Mr. Coffin that it is neither
designed desirable to interfere in any way whatever
with their domestic institutions, including slavery while
they will be convinced that it is to their interest
remain terms OF peace with the federal govern
ment. The public that Of these Indians
have been tampered with by the disunonsts. The
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Nj DOLE assiduousy ap
plies himself 10 the work OF preserving the quiet OF the
Indians generally in view of the dangers to which they
exposed from the designs Of white men wh, seek
through them TO further secession interests.
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COLONEL ANDERSON AND HON. Mr.. BRECK
INRIDGE.

PRIADKLPmA, May l6, 1861.
Although every effort WAS made TO guard against the
possibility OF before publishing the statement Of
Colonel Anderson to Governor Curtin with reference to
Hon. Mr. Breckiridge has since been ascerained that
while Colonel Anderson did make such statement, it
was merely intelligence which he himself derived
from gentleman and not official information, as the
despatch from Harrisburg seemed TO indicate.
Colonel Anderson received the intelligence with much
warmth as Mr.. Brecknridge old personal friend,
but it ia said he remarked "he almost too good to
be true" The fact Of Colonel Andersons mentioning the
circumstance to Governor Curtin, however came from
an unquestionable source.
WASHINGTON Nay 10, 1861.
The statement Of Major Anderson. in his speech at
Harrisburg yesterday that Vice President Breckenridge
would accept post in the Kentucky regiments under his
command, has awakened feelings of mingled surprise
and satisfaction 1t is regarded a serious blow to the
Of secession.
HARRIsBrRc, Pa, May 16, 1851
II is now understood that Col Anderson derived his
formation in regard TO Hon John BrecSnriige accept
ing command under him (Anderson) in the Kentucky
brigade from person the train to Harrisburg and
merely mentioned to Governor Cartn a report, and
not as a fact.
CINCINNATI, May 10, 1861.
The report that Hon. John C. Breckinridge accepts
command in the Kentucky brigade, under Colonel Ander
son. has taken our community by SURPRISE and Is not
generally credited here although il is said the former
gentleman is expected to arrive IN this city to-day Colo
mel Anderson will arrive here four O'Clock this after
noon, when the fact will be ascer1ined beyond doubt
LouEsyuIs May 16, 1861.
The statement that j. c. reckinridge about take
command Of portion of the federal forces credited
in this city.
Advices from Lexington and Frankfort say that every
body both places ridcues the report or Mr. B,eCkn
ridge taking command under Colonel Anderson. 1t is
also universally dIscredi.ed here Mr. Brecknridge's
whereabouts not known.
Street rurnors say that there likely to be difficulty
here between opposng parties the advent Of Colonel
Anderson.
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For additional Var Neus see Ffh ard
Eight pages.
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o FOREIGN INTERpERENCE TOLERATED.

WASHINGTON, May 10, 1861
There has been much comment lately in diplomatic
relies upon certain conversations Of IA very pquant
ire between one Of the ministers OF leading European
urt and the Secretary of State. Governor Seward has
hestated TO declare in very decided language, that
r government cannot tolerate for one moment any
nd Of interference in the domestic quarrel exist
in this country be the consequences what they may
lch an interference viii be met with all the vgor and
sources Of the government II is said that this plain
easing Of the Secretary Of State provoked a smile
ther more grim than diplomatic.
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THE UNION MOVEMENT IN wEsr TERN vIR-
GlNIA, ETC.

WhEk ING, Nay 10, looI
The Central Committee OF Safety met this morning,
John Garlic presiding After an expression Of sent
nent was found 70 be unanimous in favor Of holding
the Convention the l1th Of june Delegates to be
elected on The 4th.
The separate State movement sso received the endorse
ment Of the Central Committee. They require arms,
ammunition and money from friends to the Union to en-
courage and sustain them
Capt. Wm Craig, United States Army, mustered in
new company today. one company from WelsbuIg
landed At Wheeling .sland with and ammunition
Arms have been supplied 10 forces already the island
amounting TO some s00 Much depends upon the policy
OF the administration In regard TO reorganizng the
State. the right of separation is nowledged, the
feat is accomplished, urless the secession element in
Western Virginia Is more fully aroused than IL is now.
fun regiment will be in camp at this point within
few days-an Union men.
The sesessonists Of Old Virginia have been ordered
to leave Wel'sburg
number Of secessonsts have arrived from below,
and report the temporary detention OF party Of vir-
ginans, including Judge Brockenbrough, member of
the Montgomery Congress-, at Gslipolis, Ohio.
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Threatened Attack on
Washington.
ACTIVE OPERATIONS IN PROSPECT.
Arlington Heights to be For
titled by the Government.
IMPORTANT FROM MONTGOMERY.
Movements of Jefferson Davis
and Gen. Beauregarii.

AFFAIRS I'M BALTIMORE.
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THE MILITARY IN ST. LOUIS-CAPTAIN Nc
DONALD STILL IN CUSTODY.

Sr. LOUIS, May, Is, 1861
Camp Springs in the western Hyde Park in the north
ern, and the heights the reservoir in the north
western part of the city occupied by United States
troops to day, as precautionary and protective
scre. The march of the troops through the city was
quiet.
Captain Mcdonald, effort for whose release
made by hsbeas corpus is in Colonel BcArthurs camp
Caseyville, III. He taken the river skf
kondsy night, and marched under guard 10 Camp Bsse
An attempt to rescue the prisoner made between
the arsenal gate and the river by considerable number
persons, but the prompt arrival of renorc and
remarks from Captain Mcdonald himself prevented
trouble.
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INTERESTING FROM MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, May 10, Iooi
The testimony in the of the Walnut street tragedy
on Saturday evening closed yesterday The following
verdict rendered.
That six of the persons shot in Walnut street were
killed by musket balls discharged by volunteer United
States soldiers under the command OF officers unknown
to the jury that OF the persons shot az the same
time were killed by pistol shots, fred by persons un
known 70 the jury.
The Keokuk and Quincy papers say that hundreds OF
Union have been driven lout OF Missouri, under
orders issued by the Council of the Southern Legion.
despatch from St. Aubert states that Dr. Leivner,
siding in Liberty township, the Ossge BRIDGE has
been arrested and sent to Jeerson City for trial by
tal law, for raising company OF Union volunteers.
military encampment Of about two hundred State
trops at ST. Joseph, mostly armed with guns recently
taken from the Arsenal a. Liberty, dispersed the
18th inst. Ensting OF Union at the Arsenal con.
tnues active about three hundred having been received
yesterday.
1t is understood that Hyde Park in the northern part
Of the city, has leased by the that
regiment Of troops will be CHARTERED there.