Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-17
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with the federal forces, compelling uncondi-
tional surrender, to the number af about AGO.
including arms and camp equippage. On the
return of our troops from the captured camp
they were fred upon by mob & returned the
fire, killing and wounding thirty or forty men,
women and children.
1t is said that majority of the people of Lou
isiana are Unionists, kept down by the mob
Target shooting is practiced daily by the va
rious federal forces at Washington.
Fifty thousand go, OOO) stand of arms have
been moved from New Orleans to Nash
vile, and ten thousand from the same place to
st. Louis. in sugar hogsheads, some of which
were probably in the hands of the rebels taken
by Capt, Lyon. \ lot of arms were received at
Smithfield, Ky, labeled single whiffletrees.r
Gen. Patterson of Pa. was moving towards
Washington with IS. 900 mon. on the 11th
Federal troops were to occupy Arlington
heights.
Ninety-four Of the Maryland Guards were ar
rested for attempting to escape to Virginia to
join the rebels They Will be dealt with.
Over fifty vessels have been offered Govern
ment from New England to be armed and
equipped at the owners expense. The offers
were refused. Owners of propellers offer to
take their vessels into the Atlantic through the
Gulf Of ST. Lawrence, to aid in the southern
blockade.
The mountain forest on the Mary land side of
the Potomac Lear Harpers Ferry was fred on
evening of the 9th inst. and much valuable
timber destroyed
In Owen co. Ky, between tlree aid 400
hundred were armed and formed into compa-
ny and committing depredations en- the 10th
inst Seven whites were killed in attempting
to disarm them.
! On the 10Th inst dispatches from Charleston
reported prices-butter, Is cents. No ham or
bacon in market
1t is said southern troops are better supplied
with knives, and reyolvers, than Northern
men, and hence are confident of success
At Richmond troops were not paid, and -four
and bacon are reported fifty dollars barrel
Gov. Curtin has refused to allow bodies OF
free armed negroes to pass through Pennsylya-
MIA into the slave states to stir up instruction.
The rebels have battery of 6S Founders at
the mouth of James River.
Ninety companies of infantry and riaemen,
of which seventy five are full, have rendered
their services to Gov. Randall besides four com
panies Of cavalry and one of artillery.
At least three hundred thousand volunteers
have been rendered to the government.
All army officers except those who have en-
tered service since April first. are required
anew to take the oath of allegiance.
On the 10th inst q large train Of cars arrived
at Washington through Baltimore.
The rebel steam gun and three men were
captured on the 10th on the way from Balti-
more to Harper's Ferry. One of the men was
Dickinson. the inventor Of the gun.
The best informed men were of opinion that
battle would be fought between Washington
and Richmond by the goth inst.
A squad of about so mounted insurgents
fired on the guard at Camp Butler. Annapolis,
across Severn river. Tie guards returned the
fire and about fifty shots were exchanged.
Several prizes had been taken at Fort Mon
roe, on one Of which was an ex-ieutenant Of the
U. s. army.
| An order has been made for the arrest of WI
mans, the Baltimore traitor who built the steam
gun mentioned above, and who is said to have
given $500 600 to the secessionists
Orders for rigorous treatment Of all traitors
have been transmitted to every officer in
commission.
Ohio troops were ordered to GAINESVILLE, oppo-
site Wheeling, previous to the meeting of the
Convention at the latter place, Oh the 18th.
An attempt was made to cut off the Cochitu-
ate water from the city of Boston by efforts up
on the main conduit near Newton Falls, but
failed ewing to the strength of the work.
! Government has decided to sustain the Tn
ion men in Virginia. Missouri and Tennessee,
by prompt and efficient forces.
Alexandria is said to be occupied by 600
| rebels.
Troops have been stationed to guard the
Welland Canal in Canada, fears being enter
tanned that the rebels would attempt to destroy
it in order to prevent the importation Of pro-
| visions into the Northern States from the Brit
ish Provinces 1t is said the Governor Gener-
al has made requisition on the home gov
eminent for 5000 additional troops to serve in
the present state of affairs.
The Governor of Kansas has called for the
organization of eleven companies in that State.
| On the 9th flag was displayed from the
cross upon the pinnacle Of Trinity Church, N.
Y, at height Of 344 feet
On the It'll, as company of reserved corps
was passing in ST. Louis towards their armory.
they were fired upon by another mob of the re-
bells, from behind the pillars of DR.. Brook S
Church. and one soldier was instantly killed =
Passing on without resistance about half a
block further, they were met by the mob, who
cried, ''Shoot the id Dutch " Shots
were fired at the soldiers from private houses.
and as their lives were in danger the whole
company wheeled about and discharged q
volley at the mob, wounding several persons
MORALLY The mob continued to follow them
until they again fred upon it, dispensing it and
killing two persons. They were again attacked
after proceeding short distance and two of
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