The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-16
Yesterdays Report.
Remains of Washington Stolen by the
Rebels

Remains of " EshinGtOn Stolen by the
Rebels!
New YORK, May 15.-Herald's Washington
despatch states from reliable source that the
! sacred remains OF Washington have been remov-
ed from Mt. Vernon by Col. Washington, who
has recently Joined the Confederate Army.
The President takes great interest in the
desperate struggle now going on in Tennessee
between the SecessiOnists and Union men.
Mearures are in contemplation for the sup
port OF the gallant Andrew Johnson and friends,
in their devoted efforts to save hs Union.
! 1t is altogether improbable ii at a demonstra-
ton againgt Harpers Ferry is meditated from
ether Pennsylvania or Maryland, without sim
Infamous advance of 4 strong corps from the
city to some point between Richmond AID the
Ferry to cut off succor from Southern Va.
The Pawnee Is increasing her armament
though she was expecting an early brush with
| the rebels at Alexandria. Two more heavy
| Dahlgrens were mounted On her to-day
The Secretary Of War announced last night
to the President that Gen. Sickies offered his
| brigade, 5000 strong, to the Government for
the whole war, fully armed ami equipped and
ready for any service.
The President says it must be accepted The
Secretary has accepted it.
large quantity of powder was found in the
new building occupied by the New Jersey troops
previous to their going into camp No officer
of the Government knew anything of it. or how
| it came there.
A keg of powder has also been discovered in
one of the basement rooms of the Patent Office
which had not been used for some time. The
powder seemed TO have been there some time,
aud is nearly worthless.
Orders have been Issued fora strict search of
all public buildings, and more stringent
guard of them Great discomfort prevails among
the military mob at Harpers Ferry A serious
and bloody row occurred day or two since.
One or more of the Kentucky volunteers of
Banton Duncan squad were killed and others
wounded. Following this was threat by Dun
can to disband his squad add return home.
Before Saturday night, according to the cal
culations of the War Department, $4,000 men
will be concentrated at Washington, Baltimore
and Annapolis.
The Tribune states that the steamship Afri-
ca, now unloading at JerseyCi has on board
10, 900 Enfield rifles for the o. S Government.
The Tribune says Govt has intelligence that
large bodies of Mexicans are garrisoning their
frontiers.
There is now no doubt that Texas will soon
have lively times in looking after our Govern
ment troops, various tribes of merciless Indians
and invading bands of Mexicans
Col Anderson left this morning for Cincin-
natl via. Pittsburgh.
The prevailing sentiment is that an alta ok
must and will be made on Washington 1t is
thought Davis would take the field in the Dor
der.
Gen. Lee is commander of forces in Virginia.
Gov Letcher has prohibited military author
ity giving passes to leave the Sta te.
Baltimore, May 15.-Gov Hicks has issued
a proclamation in answer to the President for
requisition of troops and calls on all loyal citi-
zens of Maryland to volunteer their services to
the extent of4 Regis for three month"; to serve
within the limits of Maryland in defence Of the
Capitol, subject to the orders of the Command
er-in-C Chief of the United States.
Washington. May 14.-J. c. Vaughn has
been appointed military storekeaper at Fort
Leavenworth, and other changes of civil Off
GERS have been made both at that Fort and
Fort Riley
Montgomery May IA resolution was
unanimously adopted in Congress, that the
President be requested to issue Proclamation
of Fasting and prayer, in observation of which
all shall be invited to join who recognize our
independence.
ST LOUIS, May l4.-'fhe first four legments of
u S. Volunteers, under command of Coils Clair
Boernstein, Sgel and Schulner have been formed
into brigade under the style of the First Brigade
of Missouri Volunteers, aud Capt. Lyon has been
elected BIigader General Commanding.
Gen Lyon accepts this position and reta ms com
mand of those regiments by authority Of rhe Pres
ident
The following arms in addition to those already
enumerated were seized at Camp jackson 3 thir
ty two Founders, large qusntity of balls and
bombs, several pieces of artiilery in boxes 1900
rifles OF the late model, brass field pieces
Six brass mortar, inch one o inch iron NOR
tar, three inch cannans several chests OF new
muskets ) boxes OF canister shot, 81 ten inch and
300 six inch shells, % kegs OF powder, between 80
and 40 horses, and quantity OF camp tools.
The number OF prisoners taken to the arsenal
was 639 men and 80 officers.
Gen. Harvey publishes this morning an address
to the people OF Missouri. in which he calls atteu
ton to the military Bill recently passed by the
Legislature which he regards as an indirect seces-
sion ordinance manitestly unconstitutional, and
ought not to be upheld by the good people of Mis-
sour. He says whatever may be the termination
of the present condition of things in respect to the
cotton States, Missouri must share the destiny of
the Union. All her material interests point to this
result and so important is this regarded to the
general interests Of the country that venture the
assertion that the whole power OF the U. s. Govern
ment will be exerted. if necessary, to maintain
Missouri in the Union.
In conclusion he says: Disciaiming all intention
to interfere with the rrerogaIiYes OF the State OF
Missouri, or with the functions of The Executive
yet / regard it my plain path OF duty to express
to the people in respectful but decided language,
that within the field and scope of my command
the supreme law OF the land must and shall be
maintained.
No subterfuges whatever in favor of Legislative
action or otherwise, can be permitted to harass Or
Cypress the good, law abiding people Of Missouri.
shall exert my authority to protect their persons
and property nom violations Of every kind.