Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-05-22


the Capitol building will be cleaned out
of troops by the first ofJune, and will be
renovated for the extra session of Con-
gress.
The Michigan Rifle Regiment arrived
here to-day in fine condition, being the
first body of Western troops that has
reached the Capital.
There is no positive indication of the
advance of the rebels, nor have bat
terles been erected on Arlington
Heights.
Secretary cameron's, family arrived
here to-day. stt III
A private letter from the wife of
leading officer OF. the Confederate gov
ernment to a friend in this city is as fol-
lows:
.sNortherners need have no expecta-
tons in regard to the bones of Washing
ton. We will see that they are not desc
Grated by the touch of abolition hands,
they are our sacred inheritance.
WASHINGTON, May II.
The statement that Winans, of Balti-
more, was Internationally released,is I'M
founded. He was only released by ord
er of the Government on his giving a
parole of honor, that he would do no
act openly or covertly hostile to the Gov
crnment of the United States.
A general order has been issued,
stating that there will be added to the
General Staff Of the Army, four Quarter
Masters and eight Assistants, to be pro-
NOTED and selected according to existing
laws and regulations. There will be ad-
ded to the Medical Department ten Sur
geons and twenty Assistants. i'
The Surgeons will be promoted from
the Senior Surgeons, and the assistants
appointed from civil lifo, after having
passed the usual examination by the.
Medical Department of the Army s"-."
Due public notice of the appointment
and time and place Of meeting of the
Board will be given.
Mr.. Herbert, Superintendent of Mount
Vernon, says there is no foundation for
the report that the remains of Washing
ton have been renoved from their resting
place. H.. Ge.1 aa
Brigadier General Mansfield, has is
sued an order, to-day, as follows: I ord
cred, by telegraph, the agents of Adams
Express Company Mt New York. Phla-
delphia, and Baltimore, that in the future
no express matter, inclusive of letters, will
be permitted to 60 south Of this city into
Virginia.
WASHINGTON, May II
The President remarked to gentle
man this evening, that Gen. Butler
would be placed in q position perfectly
satisfactory to himself, and in still
broader field of honor.
The New York HeralPs Montgom-
cry correspondent states that it has been
partially decided that Jeff. Davis should
take command Of the army at Richmond.
The great discomfort felt by the rebel
troops for want of leader has had its
influence on Davis. rs5 ares:a7 .a}f"
1t is also stated that it was seriously
discussed in secret session, to remove the
seat of Government to Richmond, but in
view of the intelH gence that the U. S.
Government intended to take possession
of that city, it was deemed advisable not
to do so at present. ....
He further says, the reports about
Beauregard being dead or wounded, are
unfounded.
81, A gentleman says, that he was inform
ed by Gov. Letcher of the truth of the
statement, that arms had been received
at New Orleans from England.
WASHINGTON, May IS.
The long bridge connecting with the
Virginia shore was guarded last night by
a larger number of effective troops than
heretofore. An armed vessel was in the
vicinity. These precautionary measures
were taken, as it was reported that the
secessonists designed to destroy the
bridge. "-
..s'1 '.a1. -"- ST. Louis, May IS.
The Keokuk Qowa) Gate City, Of the
18th has the following : "On Saturday
Iastsome six families arrived in this place
having fled from near Memphis, Mo-
They report that some tlirty-two fami-
lies in all have left that neighborhood
within the last two weeks, and are now
seeking places between here and Farm
ington. They are compelled to leave
with such property, stock, etc., rs they
could bring with them, most of them
leaving growing crops in the ground.
Our informant said that be and some of
his neighbors were warned to leave by
secessionists, who were armed to the
teeth, while he and his friends had no
arms at all. sf Fs -
1.-The six families here were seeking
houses for shelter, and we were glad to
see that our citizens were disposed TO aid
and assist them all in their power"
1t is believed that the secessionists are
concentrating in force at Jefferson City.
Union and tree State mon are fleeing for
their lives, and pouring over into Illinois.
The story of their wrongs is raising the
war spirit of the border inhabitants in
Illinois, to the highest pitch. The cendl-
ton of affairs is no doubt engaging the
attention of the Government, and the
prospect every day grows stronger that
the theatre of war will be transferred