Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-31

forces have been withdrawn, except some four | hundred men.
 | FROM MAINLAND. FREDERICK, May 28.-Ex- Governor Thomas has been nominated for Congress on an un- conditional Union ticket. 1 BALTIMORE, May 28.--The New Hampshire regiment passed through to-day en route for 1 Virginia.
 Troops distributed along the road North of | to Maryland heights. The outposts and pick cts extend much farther. Gen. Johnson su- perintended movements personally. l Seventy two additional cannons arrived from Winchester on the evening train. 1 Reports from Harper's Ferry are unchanged. FROM ILLINOIS. CAIRO, May 2S.-Fortfications progressing. A passenger reported concentration of troops | at Randolph.
 FROM VIRGINIA. ALEXANDRIA, May 2S.-No Virginians, un less approved by authorities. allowed to ap- proach-many have been arrested charged with uttering sediton.
 FROM KENTUCKY. LOUISVILLE. May 2S.-Ex- Governor More- head defined his position, following the first paragraph of the Louisville Journals leader. The public will find in the Journal of to-day a letter f,om our old friend. Gov. Morehead, defining or attempting to define his political status. We cannot conscientiously say the effort is successful one, for to Us it is a most unsatisfactory effort. Morehead conc lndes by saying: 'I consider the subjugation of the South the litter ailuihiiation of every material inter- est in Kentucky, if the insane attempt should be persisted in. 1 fear the pillar of the temple of liberty will be torn down, and all that is now sacred to us will be cru,hed under ther broken fragments" In another paragraphs ,al- uding to contingency too elaborate to be explained by telegraph. he says: ''Itrust with every patriot of the land that Kentucky will promptly unsheath her sword in behalf of what will have become the common cause" The importance of the letter will appear when it is remembered that Morehead was cand- date for State at large on the Union ticket to the border State Convention.
 FROM WASHINGTON.
 WASHINGTON. May 2S.-It is reported that Hon. John Mcclellan, of Illinois, is here urg ing prompt assemblage of large forces at the west, and the purchase of provisions and grain from the suffering Illinois merchants and farmers.
 Banks enters the quarter masters bureau. John C. Fremont has been created M ,jor- General
 Additional Indiana regiments have been ac- cepted.
 1t is reported that General Banks favors the throwing of 300,0 ,000 men into the field.
 The secretary of war has requested the 7th New York Regiment to remain days longer; they have consented and left to take possession of Aquia Creek.
 The officer bearing Judge Taney's writ of attachment for contempt of Court against Judge Cadwalader, has been refused adms- sion into Fort McHenry.
 W.ctIrNCToN May 09-TWentV five hum dred federalist have extended themselves at James river, commanding the mouth thereof.
 Gen. McDougal commands the Virginians at east Alleghany, north of James river.
 It is reported that the second New York re- giment has been sworn in with the exception of 200, who refused to take the oath, their uniforms, pantaloons excepted, were stripped from them, and in this condition they return ed Arms and provisions are going to liar per's Ferry, through Montgomery county, Maryland.
 Details of the new one hundred thousand levy will soon be made known.
 Mysterious movements are taking place at Williamsport Neither friend or foe is allow ed to approach the Southern Camp. As sup posed to be intended to mark the retreat. The canal is obstructed at Point Rock. It Is known that southerners at Williamsport, and Hagerstown are concerting a plan to invade w aSuInSIoh.
 FROM OHIO.
 CINCINNATI, May 29.-Virginia was invaded via. Wheeling, on Saturday-the southerners retiring. Before crossing the Ohio, McClel- land, commander, proclaimed to the Unionlsts, that the Federalists came as friends and broth- CTS to their homes.
 FROM MISSOURI.
 ST. LOUIS, May 2S Birds Point has been occupied by the federalists. Gen. Harney has authorized the formation of home guards of union men at Hannibal St. Joseph, Kan sas City and other points to be furnished with arms and mustered into the service of the Uni ted States All the State troops have left Jefferson but 200 who constitute the Govern OTIS body guard. m r.
 FoRT KEARNY, May 29.-The Pony Ex- press arrived here, bringing San Francisco dates of the 18th. The Legislature failed to provide for the special election for Congress
 Major Armitage, the Commandant at San Diego, Gen. Johnston, late commanding oflcer of the Pacific Division and Dr. Gould, of ft. Humboldt, will all join the Confederate army
 FROM ILLINOIS. CArRo. May BOA regiment of lllinolans, under command of Col. Chettner, crossed this morning to Birds Point, which they are tortI- v NI