Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-23
TELEGRAPHIC
REPORTED FOR THE STATESMAN.
Dispatches from Washington.
TTribune's pispatch.1

WASHINGTON, May 2l.--The rumor of a
demonstration at Harper's Ferry, or elsewhere
in Virginia, on or after the vote of Thursday, Ii
unfounded. No Importance is attached to the
election It is foregone conclusion.
Two brothers, q New York lawyer and Bos.
ton banker, went on apleasure trip to Alexan
dris to day, not Disgusting their sentiments
or residence. They were politely received by
the bankers correspondent, who said 1000 or
1000 inhabitants have left since the troubles.
1t is deserted village. Six companies, posi-.
only troops seen. They were mostly boys.
Their uniforms are much like ours.
A South Carolina secessionist recently from
Virginia, by the way of Harper's Ferry, reports
10000 troops, insufficiently armed, distributed
afvarious points, with a view to influence the
election on Thursday. The Virginians estimate
the number at $4,000. From what be observed,
he believes tt is the intention to transfer the
battle ground to Pennsylvania, moving from
Harper's Ferry, which is now strongly fortified
from all sides.
Mr.. Bailey, member of Congress elect from
the Worcester (Mass.,) district, has arrived
from Enterprise, Florida, where he spent the
spring mostly, on account Of his health. He
came via Savannah, Nashville and Louisville.
He was advised that 1t was impossible to come
through Virginia, having met two men turned
;n"Ind;nr ~, ro,.born sshonimas,s,s % chs. ~
.ni;Ss IA 80 a.r.r I;s,."r,ts H. is..a.
vanus, .,a anu wv I S n ny iAsses
d weao =" W.. po;n. o,assnt vo' We
appIa apr IN the Confederate army. ami formal ar.
ss.. S =, sbs MAYA Who advissd tbiar i'm N ada, a
sSs Ssr. ~ r!,s ,e a.laOta s b;s 'I hsssana wss
searched by committee of the crowd Special
attention was paid TO the schoolmasters by the
troona. AfterUard. the marty divided' No
nasses were reouired. He had NO trouble in
Florida or on thejourney. His invalidism was
his protection.
Mr.. Barcley reports soldiers everywhere in
motion towards Virginia, we'll disciplined, armed
aud equipped. At Chattarooga there were from
90, 600 to 10000. He heard no Unian talk till
he reached Kentucky. 'a4-''f
Mr.. Wslbrdge has been recalled here to::giye
important typographical information. Hespent
much time in the Carolinas, Kentucky, Ten
nessee and Virginiay and is familiar with the
country. His Information relating to the inte-
rior indicates that the operations Of the cam
paign are not to be confined to the seaboard, 4
Gov. Letcher has issued a. proclamation re-;
questipg soldiers to vote TO morrow, in order to
carry the accession ratification beyond all ques-
tion. In doubtful districts, it is said that elec
tors will be compelled to public. ~ c declare
their votes, and that If In favor of the Union
they will be straightway compelled to leave thu
State. The Union men are uncertain how z
act in this dilemma. Il Is also declared tha
travel into and through Virginia will be pfohib
lited after Thursday, except by special permit
the Governor, 80 gn.1,sl S, "a 10
A man calling himself Capt. Beecher WA
arrested as q spy yesterday afternoon, In th,
camp of the New York brigade,) and held fol
examination. g ~ ,,.a AS A.,
~ ~ lueralds dispatch. pH slo'
h I..orre.,a that. more than a month a0o. =, on
[Gorernment gave notice to tho powers Of Eu