Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-06-22

abont. Some distinguished politicians
are implicated; and the letters show
beyond doubt, that the ordinance of
secession was only passed by fraud.
The New York Hera'fs Baltimore
dispatches say, that there are 10000
troops at Harpcrs Ferry, and plenty of
heavy artillery ut every assailable point.
Gen. Butler was reinforced ycster-
day by 1000 troops.
The New York Tines Washington
dispatches say that there arc {, 900 troops
at Point of Rock. The troops arc
much demoralized, but will make a
desperate fight.
There was indications of an in!en.
ton to cvacuatc the post, but lao posi-
tive information. They expect an at
tack from the West, and keep sharp
lookout every night. The men are
sleeping on their arms.
LOUISVILLE, May 31st.-Immcnsc
quantities of goods for the South arc
going to Nashville by railroad.
1t is rumored that the transportation
of goods will be stopped on Monday.
The exodus of Southerncrs North is
unprecedented. and it is attributable to
the stopragc of boats on the Mississippi
river. --..--.------.--.-------.
1t is rumored also that if the Nash
vile road be stopped the Tennesseeans
will advance into Kentucky and take
possession Of the road.
The Union men of Kentucky are de-
termined to permit no aggression from
any quarter.
The Memphis Bulletin announces
the arrival of Beauregard on the goth,
to take command of the Western d.
vision of the Confederate army.
New York, May 31.-The CONNER
ciaEs special Washington dispatch says
two Captains of the Massachusetts
troops at the Relay House have been
placed under arrest for extending their
pickcts without authority.
An office has been established at
Fort Pickens and letters will be taken
| by Government vessels.
The 9TH New York regiment leave
for New York this afternoon.
The Posts special Washington dis
patch says preparations are evidently
being made for forward movement
Of the Government troops. They arc
all under order and arc ready to march.
The probable object is sudden con-
ccntration upon the rebel forces in
Virginia.
A party of fifty rebels have reached
Baltimore from Harpcr's Ferry; they
arc Baltimorcans. Gen. Cadwaladcr
has an eye on them.
The New York HnuMs Washing
ton dispatch says all is quiet at Fort
Monroe. One hundred and fifty ne
groes arc in the fort and the number
was increasing.
The Washington Star says nine re-
bells were killed at Scwells Point in
the recent conflict, also that the rebels
had stopped work on the entrcnch-
ments at the Manassas Gap.
$4,000 soldiers were concentrated on
Western Virginia.
Four Companies Of the district mill
tary had crossed into Virginia with six
days rations.
In the Wheeling district the Union
candidate has 1900, and the Parkers-
burg district 1000 majoritics.
j. W.. Webb has been appointed en-
voy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary to Brazil. ~"
At Alexandria new collector ap-
pointed to the post it has been reopen
I'd for the commerce Of the country,
and therefore the vessels will be adj
mitted as heretofore.
WASHINGTON, May Sit is rumor-
cd that number of vessels are fitting
out here destination not made public.
The following dispatch received at
the Navy Yard between and S o clock
this afternoon affords an explanation
The Keystone State at noon reported
that in passing Acquia Creek the Free
born and Anacosta were engaging the
batteries there with success. -
81 shall send the Pocahontas with
her ten-inch guns to assist and signed
by Capt. Dahlgrecn commanding the
Navy Yard, and Immediately upon the
receipt of the dispatch tho. Navy de-
partment orders two men of war for
ward to support Capt. Ward"
ALEXANDRIA, May 81.-To-day a
traveller from Richmond says he saw
comparatively few troops there.
LOUISVILLE, May 31.-Thc Augusta,
(Ga.) Chronicle" the Goth, says
Gen. Beauregard issued proclamation
at Charleston, yesterday, relinquishing
the command Of the Confederate forces
there to Col. r. H. Anderson, and re-