Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-05-21
From Illinois.

kind of news.
From Illinois.
CAIRO, May l9.-The steamer Fred LorrT :
20, with a large cargo of provisions. is de-
tanned here pending correspondence with
Washington as to whether supplies nominal
ly consigned to Kentucky ports are contra
band.
CHICAGO, May I9.-Mr. Douglas is better,
but is not yet out of danger.
From Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA. May 19.-Proceedings
menced. Probably nothing Will be done be-
yond detention.
CHAMBERsBURG, May 19.--Collector ii =
son. Baltimore Secessionist, has been ar
rested.
CHAMBERsEURG, May 2O.-Mason has been
released on the Maryland line. though heis
VIGOROUSLY secessionist, his high character
precluded the suspicion of his being spy.
700 Vlrginians are opposite Wllllamsport
on the Potomac. 1t is feared that they in-
tend an incursion on Southern Pennsylvania.
From Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, May 19.-Molly Jackson won
the four mile dash in 7.342.
John Young Brown wIthdraws, not desir-
lug seat III LluCOlu COnRTeSc.
From New York.
NEW York, May I9--The Eighth. Regi-
ment has been sworn in.
New YORK, May 2O.-The steamer DeSota
has arrived. She met the Niagara and Hunts
vile. They had Captured two vessels.
From Boston.
BOsToN, May l9.-Capt. Gale, of the bark
Pierce, reports his vessel sunk at Norfolk
Assistance to himself aud family was refused,
especially by the English Consul, Myers.
From Montgomery.
MONTGOMERY, May 2O.-The public Con-
gressional proceedings are unimportant.
1t is reported that Congress will adjourn
tomorrow.
Various speculations are INDUCED in about
the probable place OF re-assembling IN July.
Richmond seems to be the most popular be
lief.
From Maryland.
BALTIMORE, May l9.-Three Baltimoreans,
Indicted TOR the recent uprising, were bailed
in the sum of $500.
Rappahannock is blOckaded.
Gen. Cooke with 5000 troops il at Gull
pepper, and there are 5000 more between
Culpepper and Alexandra.
Probably the first engagement will be at
Culpepper.
Gov. Wise is dangerously ill.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, May ia new military
district, including Virginia, North Carolina
and Tennessee, Is announced, Gen. Butler be-
ing commander.
Generals Scott, Butler, Mansfield and Ca
meron have been consulting all day.
The 9TH and 8th Massachusetts regiments
have been ordered to prepare to march.
An eleven gun battery and extensive earth
works have been discovered at Aqua creek.
By Wednesday 10, 900 abolitionists will be
on Arlington heights.
Secretary Gamer on refuses the four Mary
land regiments to defend Maryland and
Washington.
Sickles' command is moving.
Mansfield, commanding 10000 volunteers
and 5000 regulars, will advance Oh Vir-
ginia.
Gen. Reeder will probably command the
Harper's Ferry expedition.
Cant0nments will be established at Gettys-
burg and Staten Island for seabOard reserves.
WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The coast guard
steamer got ashore at the mouth of the Po-
tOmac and was attacked by propeller from
four government soldiers were |
killed and five wounded. The propeller
and was pursued by an armed
steamer.
A collision at Harper's Ferry is regarded
as Inevitable this week.
River News. |
LOUISVILLE. May 2O.-The river is rising,
With feet water in the canal.
LoUIsyILLE, May 2O.-A battalion of the |
second regiment of the State Guard go int |
camp tomorrow, at ParOQuet Springs, 40 |
miles out on the Nashville Railroad.
After an eloquent preamble, Gov. Magoffin |
Notwithstanding and warning all other |
States, whether separate or united and espe- |
,ially the United States and Confederate |
States, that solemnly forbid any movement |
upon the soil of Kentucky or the occupation |
Of any fort, or post, or place whatever, with |
IN the lawful limits of Kentucky by any of |
the forces of the States aforesaid, for any |
purpose whatever. until authorized by the |
Legislature and Executive; that the people |
On military duty will remain quietly at |
nome, but at the same time he urges his fell |
ow-citizens to assume the armor and atti- |
tude of self-detence. He forbids the State |
Guard, or any other military organization, |
making any hostile demonstrations against |
the States aforesaid. |
From New Orleans.
New ORLEANS. May 20.-Arrived-J. III. |
Jarvis from Hollybead, Marathon from Mar |
seilles; barks Ocean Age from Rockland and |
Morris from Rio.
A passenger from Texas just arrived. re- |
ports Gen. Young pursuing Montgomery and !
he Federal troops. He overlook the baggage |
supply and ammunition trains, which were |
seized with some beeves and horses. Mont |
yomery evacuated Fort Washita and was on !
his way to Fort Arbuckle. Young is determ- |
ned to take Forts Cobb and Arbuckle.
From Texas,
GALVESTON, May l6-Strong batteries |
cover all the approaches to he canals capa- |
Die of resisting any attack.
Capt. Reynold. U. s. Quarter Master at |
San Antonio, has resigned.
The officers taken by Col. Vandorn are on |
parole.
Information is received that Cortinas is |
for another raid on Texas settlers |
IN the kio Grande. Another statement says |
Cortinas, with large force, is moving up |
he left bank of the Rio Grande, and recruits |
IRE pouring in from all directions TO join |
jOrtinas. 1t is believed that a formidable |
orce is concentrated on the river. Six re- |
fruits from MatamOras, en- route to join Cor |
mas were arrested by Col. Ford, who is pre- |
pairing to give the enemy a warm reception. |
Fort Brown is in complete state of defence. |
Markets by Telegraph.
New ORLEANS. May 20.-Cotton sales TO- |
lay 800 bales; middling l14al1R. Flour stiff. |
lard in tierces 81. Freights, one penny; |
hOuUh shipS asEipU