Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-21
FROM PENNSYLVANIA.

CHAMBERsBURG, May 20. = Ex- Collector Mason of Baltimore, has been released on the Maryland line, although he is notorously for secession-his high character precluded the suspicion of his being spy.
 Seven thousand Virgniais are opposite Will Transport, on the Potomac-it is feared that they intend to make an incursion into South ern Pennsylvania.
 PHILADELPHIA, May 20,-Proceedngs have been commencei against the prizes taken by the Zoupee-it is probable that nothing will bed one beyond this detention.
 FROM ILLINOIS.
 CAIRO, May 20.-Fred. Lorenz. with a large quantity of provisions is detained here, pending correspondence with Washington authorities as to the question whether supplies noninally consigned to Kentucky ports are contraband.
 CINCINNATI, May 20--Sixteen thousand troops are now at Camp Dennison, also three companies of U. s. Artillery.
 FROM KENTUCKY.
 LOUISVILLE, May 2O.--A battalion of the 2nd Regiment of the State Guard will encamp at Paraquette Sprinss--40 miles out on the Nashville railway.
 After an eloquent preamble, Gov. Magofin says, in his proclamation just issued, that he
 
 separate or united, and especially United and Confederate States, that he solemnly forbds any movement upon the soil of Kentucky, or the occupation of any port or place, what ever, within the lawful limits of Kentucky, by any of the forces of the aforesaid States, for any purpose whatever, until authorized by the legislature and execution. He requires that people not on military duty to remain quietly at home. But he at the same time urges his fellow citizens to assume the armor and attitude of sef-defense he forbids the State Guard and other military organizations from making any hostile demonstrations against the United or Confederate States.
 Molly Jackson won the four mile dash to- day.--time, 7-34I.
 John Young Brown withdrew his name as a candidate at special election, as he does not desire seat in Lincoln's Congress. FROM NEW YORK. NEW YORK, May 20.-The 8h Regiment was sworn ill to-day. The steamer arrived from Liverpool on tho 11th inst, off Cape Raci to-day. There is doubtful rumor that vessels have left this port with letters of marque and re- prisal from the Southern Confectionery. FROM MASSACHUSETTS. BosroN, May 20.-Capt. Gates, of bark Perci, reports that his vessel sunk at Norfolk and that assistance to himself and family wa. refused, especially by Myers, the English Consul.
 FROM WASHINGTON.
 WASHINGTON, May 20. It is announced here that new military dis trict, including Virginia, No:th Carolina ant Tennessee, has been created, and that Gen Butler will have the command of the district Generals Scott, Butler, Mansfield and Secre tary Cameron, have been in consultation al day.
 The 5th and 8th Massachusetts regiment have been ordered to prepare to march, An eleven gun battery and extensive earth work have been discovered at Aquia creek.
 By Wednesday 10000 abolitionists will b. encamped at Arlington Heights. Secretary Cameron refuses four regiment from Maryland to defend Maryland and Wash lngton.
 | Dan. Sickle's command is moving Gen Mansfield, commanding 10000 volunteers an | 5,000 regulars, is to advance on Virginia. Gen Reeder would probably command the Harper Ferry expedition. Cantonments will be es tablished at Gettysburg and at Staten Island The former as an inland, the latter as sea | board reserve.
 The coast guard steamer got ashore to-da. at the mouth of the Potomic and was attacke by propeller from Richmond, four govern ment soldiers were killed and five wounded The propeller withdrew and was pursued b an armed steamer.
 A collision at Harper's Ferry is regarde | as inevitable this week.
 Iii reported that the Baltimoreans hay been indicted for their participation Tn tn uprising in Baltimore, and that they hay been bailed at $500 each. The Rappahannock river IS biockadea.