Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-05-16
From MARYLAND.

From Maryland.
BALTIMORE, May 14-Gen. Butler has is
sued a proclamation that troops are here TO
| enforce the laws.
Ross Winans was arrested at Relay House.
| He proffered bail but was refused.
BALTIMoRE, May 14.-Gov. Hicks requests
loyal citizens of Maryland to volunteer four
regiments to defend the Capitol and serve
the General Government within Maryland.
The authorities. after opposition surren-
dered fifteen dray loads of arms to General
Butler.
The Maryland Guards stripped the armory
of 600 Minnie Muskets and secreted them.
BALTIMORE. May 15.-Ringgold's battery
passed toward Washington. 1000 troops
via PeTryvisle are landing at Locust Point,
supposed for Washington.
Gov. Letcher has prohibited the military
authorizes Civ ng persons passes to leave.
1t is reported that seven steamers with
Federal troops are coming up the bay.
From Missouri.
ST. LOUIS, May 14-Sterling Price is ap-
pointed Major-General of the State forces.
The Federal volunteers have removed from
the Pacific and North Missouri depot
ST. LOUIS, May l5.-The case of Capt. Nc
Donald on writ of habeas corpus before
Judge Treat, Gen. Harvey substantially re-
plttu lHdL McDOudiQ nds tdhcu pTlsOucE
while supporting an assemblage in Opposi-
ton to the Federal Government; that Nc
Donald was not at the Arsenal, nor within
jurisdiction of the court; that the Wa-hine-
ton authorities had the matter in charge, and
he should carry out their Instructions. The
case was postponed till Monday next.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-General Scott en-
phatically approves Gen Buffers proclama-
uon.
Probably Marshal Kane, of Baltimore, will
shortly be arrested.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-The Government
has accepted two Kansas regiments tor three
months. and one for three years.
The Postmaster General has annulled the
mail contract between st. Louis end Memphis
on account of the forcible stOppage of the
steamers carrying the mails.
The Pawnee is increasing her armament.
SIckies offered his brigade for the whole
war aud has been accepted.
Forts Riley and LeavenwOrth are ordered
to be cleared with sympathizers with Seces-
sionists. Northern Missourians are here
urging the Government to station an army
there. Orders are given for a strict search of
of all public buildings, on account of powder
being found in some of them. Great dis
content is reported among the military at
Harper's Ferry. The Virginians are iDdig-
nant that Gov. Letcher prohibited the ex-
portation of provisions for any purpose.
The War Department cal ;ulates GU the con-
C .ntration of $4,000 troops at Washington
this week.
Measures are contemplated for the support
of Andrew Joanson and his friends in Ten
nesse.
1t is improbable that Harper's Ferry will
be attacked from Pennsylvania or Mary land
without strong corps from Washington to
cut off succor from Southern Virginia.
WASHINGTON, May I5.-The Government,
by advice of Gen. Scott. has accepted four
teen additional regiments from New York.
1t is reported that the Virginians are
throwing up defences within spy glass view
Of Washington.
The Court OF Claims has adjourned till the
4th of July.
A spy was arrested with dispatches for
Ger. Lee.
1t is understood that the Government is
fully prepared to protect the Union men of
Western Virginia.
1t is reported that Winans will be sent to
Annapolis for trial.
Gov Hicks says Maryland will have five
regiments next week Tor the Federal Govern
ment.
1t is again rumored that the Virginians
contemplate removing Washington's remains
from Mount Vernon.
From New York.
New York, May 14.-Mpjor Anderson has
left for Cincinnati.
"A sentiment prevails that Washington will
be attacked.
New York, May l5.-The Worlds dis
patch reports all Geographic communications
by the seaooard with the SOUTH suspended.
The secessionists having removed the wires.
A new company has been organized embrac-
ing all South, IN lines.
Trains between Washington and the North
will be resumed Thursday.
From Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, May IA Western Virginians
say forty five counties will form a separate
State.
Two thousand troops from Western Vir-
ginia will be sworn into the Federal service.
All the Ohio valley supplies are cut off
from Virginia.
HARRISBURG, May l5.-Major Anderson
was received here by an immense concourse
He was greeted with cheers. He stated to
Gov. Curtin that j ohm G. BreckinI idge would
join him at Cincinnati and take command
under him. The statement caused a profound
sensation. Anderson also stated that the
European steamers yesterday brought large
quantity of improved arms for the Federal
and each succeeding steamer
will bring more.
Arrival of the Pony Express.
FORT KEARNEY. May 1.-THE California
ony Express of the 4th has arrived. News
unim portant.
From BostOD.
Boston, May 15.-The steamer Arabia
sailed for Liverpool to-day.
River News.
LOUISVILLE, May 15.-The river is falling,
with 10 feet water in the canal.
Markets by Telegraph.
New ORLEANS, May l5--Cotton sales to-
day 1,600 bales. Middling Il4a1l1. Flour
advancing 6 40a6 so. Mess pork 10 so.
1t is understood that Commissioner from
Havana has gone to Montgomery to confer
with the Confederate Government concern
ing Southern shipping at Cuban ports,
a gainst which the Federal Consul General is