Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-05-24
NUMBER FORTY-SEVEN.

; s.. Louis is now ensironed by line Of
military posts, extending from the river below
the ara NAL, around the western outskirts to
TIE river again on the north. The object Oh
/ these posts il to prevent any hostile troops or
munitions of war from entering the lines,
/ except from the city. u prot ct the public
+ peace anl give cur.ty 10 every peaceful cit
iz-n.
The Stat, Toblcco Warehouse a St.
Louis WIS visited Friday by the United
States authorities, and Considerable quin-
tity OF arms. am mnuniti1n AMI munitions VI
war JIken thercirom.
News from California by the Pony Express
states that the civi, war is the III eugrossing
topic Thousands cJngregated the streets
un the arrival OF the Pony Express. The
sentiment N f,vor Of sustaining the govern
E.out is almost unanim rs. UniJn meetings
are being held all over the State, and the
loyalty Of California is beyond question.
The Irish brigade, over 900 strong, ten
dered by Maj. Mulligan, was on Friday ac-
ccp.el by Secretary Cameron. for service
during the war. It's probable destination is
Washington.
the 18th \. Y Regiment with two pieces OF
artillery and three days ratIons went down
the bay from Annapolis, Thursday, in The
propeller Wm. Woodward to retake the
Smith point Light Ship. The secessionlsts |
have two moss IN their possession
BrsaIicr Cen. 3Iln-feld. Friday. issued |
an order as follows:
20 have ordered By telegraph the agents
OF Adams Express Company Of New York, !
PHILADELPHIA and Baltimore, that in the /
future, Eo express matters inclusive of letters
will ne permitted 10 60 South Of this city |
into Virginia"
Thursday evening Col. Stone seized by or
der the express matter, stopped all contra
band goods. and allowed the rest To 60 for
ward.
Gen. Pnce Of Missouri, has issued orders
iIstruc,iUs the Brigadier Generals to inme-
datalv organize the militia Of their respect
i've districts, and hold them in readiness tor
active service The off ,ers and soldiers ar
strictly enioined to afford al protection in
their power TO the persons and property ct
citizens Of the State, without reference 70
political principles; the organization beng
simply to protect the people in their nights
under the Constitution ot the state, ana the
United States troops are warned to avoid
collision with any armed bolles unless abso
lu.a.y required to protect the lives, liberty
and Property # the people. The dlg of the
State ci Missouri is the only one to be used
by the militia Nearly 900 Irishmen have
been enrolled in the United States service at
s.. Louis, and viii probably be organized
into g 9plrl,e regiment.
An attempt was made by the Vmginians
Is iiarpec's Ferry to bow up culyert near
T derrick. but they were UNSUCCESSFUL.
Ross Winaus, after his arrest at the Relay
House, was taken to annapolis Wednesday
morning under guard Of soldiers. lie was
-l4ced IN q small steamer and sent to Fort
VI oIenry. where he now Is in the guard !
house. lis wife went to Annapolis 10 see
lim, hut arrived too late and had 90 return
ID the city. receiving permission 70 'isi, her
husband at the tort M. WInans was on
Wednesday morning nominated for Congress
By an Informal meeting OF his friends at the
Merchants Exchange.