The Van Buren press., 1861-05-22
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By the ST. Louis and Western Telegraph
Stebbin's Line.
ST. LOUIS, May IS.

Another victim of the Camp jackson collision
identified. yesterday. His name was John
Roepe, Barber There remain IN the dead house
two more bodies unidentified.
In the ease of Capt. Emmet Mcdonald, taken as
a prisoner of war by Gen. Lyon, and who refused
take the oath of allegiance to the United States,
a writ o. habeas corpus was issued, yesterday by
Judge Treat, of the United States Court, returna-
BILE this morning at II o'clock
Commissioner Hickman went to the arsenal yes
terday afternoon to have an interview with Capt.
Mcdonald but was told by Cen Lyon that h had
been removed out of Missouri. No one except the
taken, but it is limited, he has been sent to Wash
ington.
The secession flag. which for long time float
ed at the minute mems head quarters, has been
pulled down by order of Gen. Harney.
The Postmaster of this city has received instruc-
tons from Washington to discontinue the mail SER
vice on the river route, between st. Louis and
Memphis.
BALTIMORE, May IA.
Fsdessl troops are fully established at Federal
~ 6uspondent of the American. accompani-
% embers of the Legislature to Harper's Fer
ry he Gays, the Virginians have strongly fortifi
ed the Heights. overlooking Harpers Ferry, and
are very confident, and evidently, have no inven-
ton OF evacuating their position. On Sunday,
70,Uu0stand of arms, mimic muskets, and fifteen
arrived. Twenty more We're expected the
same night
bitter feeling prevails in Washington county.
against the Virginians, and collision is consider
ed probable
Ross Winans was cordi.lly received by the vir-
ginians
The Legislature has adjourned till the 4th of
June.
Gen. Butler has issued proclamation. He
says the troops here to uphold and enforce the
laws.
Gen. Butler to-day made formal demand on the
authorities for n lot of sfo in
house OF John Gettings
Marshall Kane refused to deliver without an or
der from the Mayor. After an alteration the order
was procured, and arms taken to the fort
Ross Xinans was arrested at the Relay House
IN the cars from Frederick. Gov. Hicks, who was
aboard. sndeavored to have him released.
1t is said the sixth Massachusetts Regiment
leaves tonight for the Relay House.
New Jersey Regiment is under orders for AL
exandria.
Senator Kennedy Of Baltimore publishes in the
National tntelligencer to day. an eloquent ap,eal
to the people of Maryland, entreating them to re-
main loyal and join their fortunes with the north
No change will be made in the command of the
fleet off Pensacola.
1t is regarded as not improbable that the feder-
al forces will march upon Wheeling and Martin
tinburg, Va, and take Harper's Ferry in the rear
WAsmNGToN, May IA.
The Navy Department expects Charleston Say
annah, and the mouth of the Mississippi to be
blockaded in the course of a week.
The Government contemplates the erection OF
earthworks at regular intervals along Railroad
Lines, leading from the north through MARYLAND
The CAPITAL is now surrounded by circle of
ensampmests, controlling all roads to Virgini. and
Maryland.
ne Iawnee ~ now opposite the main wharf at
eA'nosip ta with her gus loaded and run out of
port hoirs, she crossed to stop the Interference
the frss navigation of the Potomac. attempted
several Gma within the last few days, by the reb-
ei gar1sca q the town, Her appearance produced
quite paaie among the secessionists
The Tribune's Washington dispatch, saws Mr.
Meklein has just got in from Richmond He saws
there wsi iken Thousand troops there, ten thousand
at Norfafs. seten thousand at Harper's -Ferr, and
others are preparing to leave Riehiav~1 for the lat
ter place
business ia these places was entirely suspended.
Gen. Batier has ordered the outposts of Colonel
Gaines Camp at the Relay House, to be extended
some 10 miles towards Harpers Ferry. They will
act in conjunction with an advancing force from
Cham mbersburg, whose operations will be against
Harpers Ferry.
The advanced outposts are also intended TO cut
off the flying rebels from Baltimore who it is sup
posed have attempted to escape from Gen. Buffers
forces.
700 troops under Col Jones' entered the city
this p. N. This movement was made in conse-
quence of reports that another attempt was being
made in that city, to prevent the passage of troops
and destroy the Railroad.
Orders have gone from the War Department, di-
recting Gen. Wool to assume command of Fort
Monroe.
The Providence Banks will take $500, 900 of the
loan next week.
The Government has accepted two regiments for
three months. and one for three years from Kansas
HAREIsBuRG, May 18th.
1t is understood that Governor Curtin and Den
nison have pledged the Union men of Western
Virginia, The entire support of all the forces OF
PennsJ lyania and Ohio, to protect them against
eessionists. Indiana and Illinois have also yledg-
the Union men of Kentucky and Missouri, the
way
The Governors of all tie free States from Penn
syivania west. have asked and recaved pledge
from the President. that no compromise or cessa-
ton Of the shall take place until the National
Flag waves over all the national property.
PHILADELPHIA, May IA.
Robert, son of ex-President Tyler, has resigned
his office IN the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,
and has left this city.
New ORLEANS, May ii.
In the Montgomery Congress, to day, Mr.. Old
ham, of Texas, offered a resolution inguring into
the expediency of making Houston psrt of entry
and delivery.
Mr.. Clingman presented resolutions of the House
of Commons of North Carolina, plahng that State
in an Independent position, and q opposition to
the LincOln Government.
Mr. Thes. X. Z. Cobb offereda resolution which
was unanimously adopted, thai the President be
requested to issue proclamaaon, appointing day
of fastingand prayer, in th. observation of which
all shall requested to i'in' who recognize our
The Flg of the Confederate States which waved
over Fort Noultrie during the bombardment of
Sumter. utr hangs in full length in the rear Of
Presieeatk k'obb's ehsir.
Sr. LOUIS, May Is, p. m.
The Evtaing News states that the steamer EN-
press from New Orleans to this port. arrived this
morning, bet portion of her cargo on her upward
trip in thefollowing manner. The steamer was
brought toby a shot fired across her bows at Camp
Harris sis1niles above Memphis, where there is a
body Of aput six hundred State troops encamped.
after examining the freight book, very coolly took
posssssionbf hogshead of sugar consigned to the
firm of Ha,aekins Haynes, of this city, and roll
ed it ashor. giving as an excuse that they needed
it. Seyerd of the troops examined without cere-
mony, the teight book, search of various articles
which they needed. After some party a receipt
was given pr the sugar in the name of the State
of Tennesee and the officer will send bill for
the properly to the functionaries at Nashville.
WASHINGTON, May IA.
]. G. Vaughn has been appointed military store.
keeper at n Leavenworth, other changes Of civil
officers haze been made both at thss post and Fort
Riley.
We lear, from reliable source that the sacred
remaina ol Washington have been removed from
Mt. Vernea by Col. Washington, who has recently
Joined theCo1f 1feacrnte army By the sale of Mt
Vernon, C,l Washington reserved to himself not
only the tmb of Washington, but also an acre OF
ground apund it
The Prudent takes the deepest interest in the