The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-20
LATEST NEWS BY MAIL.
The mail last evening brought Baltimora
papers Of Saturday, from which we copy the
following:

papers Of Saturday, from which we copy the
following
wasHrNaToE IrgMs
WARRINGTON, May 1.-THE statement that
Ross Winans. Esq of Baltimore, was neon
ditonaliy released, is unfounded. Theirs Is
authority for stating that he was only
giving his parole of honor that he would do
no act openly or covertly hostile to the Gov
ernment OF the United States.
The Irtsh Brigade, over one thousand strong
rendered by Major Mulligan, was to. day &C
cepted by SECRETARY Cameron for service dur
ing the war, The probable destination of the
Regiment Is Washington.
From AKsApoLIs.
ANNAPOLIS. May I1.--One hundred men, Cap
tain Thomas company, of the Thirteenth "
Y. Regiment, with TWO pieces OF artillery and
three days rations, went down the Bay yes.
terday, on the propeller William Wood ward,
TO retake the Smith Point Light-Shp, which
has been lowed few miles mp the Great Wy
comico river. The Secessionists have two
more light-ships in their pos session.
1t was not determined in Washington to-day
where Major General Butler would be sent
A train ran off the track last night betw cen
the Annapolis Junction aud Washington, in
Jurin. one man and destroying seven cars.
FROM HAVAYA.
new Yong, May 1.-THE steamer Karnak,
from Havana on the llth inst, has arrived
The health OF the city was good.
The United States steamer Crusader, at
nous yacht Wanderer had been taken by the
United States steamer ST. Louis for the Fed
eral Government.
The steamer w. H. Webb had arrived at
Havana from New Orleans under the United
States flag, but was sold and transferred TO
other par ties.
MISSOURI Affairs.
So. Lofts, May IA detachment of vol
| unteers surrounded the town of Potosi, on the
| Iron Mountain Railroad, on Tuesday night.
| In conseG usnce OF Unionists being dri ven
away FROM there, and one hundred and fifty
| citizens made prisoners. The Unionists were
liberated, and the Secessionists were then re-
| leased on their parole Nine of the leaders
| were lodged III the arsenal rs prisoners OF war
| -Four hundred pigs of lead were seized at the
| lead factory while returning. Secession
| company OF cavalry was dispersed st De Soto,
| and thirty horses seized The volunteers also
| raised All American nag Oh the pole cree ted
| for the Secession flag. TWO prominent Seces-
| sionists there and at Victoria were captured
Thirteen Union families have arrived at St
| Louis, having been driven from their homes
| in various towns on the Pacific railroad
| Gen. Price has issued orders instructing the
| Brigadier. Generals to immediately organize
the militia in their respective districts, and
hold Them in readiness tor active service.
| The officers and soldiers are enJolned 10 al
ford ali the protection In their power to the
| persons and property of citizens of the State,
| without reference TO their political principles,
the object of their organization being simply
to protect people in their rights under the
| Cons titutlo OF The State and of the United
| StateS~ The troops are warned to AVOID col
lisons with any armed bodies, unless abso
| lutely req uired TO protect the lives, liberty and
| property of the people.
| The flag OF the State of Missouri Is the only
one to be used by the militia.
rHRaovBMgsT Is WESTERN VIRGINIA
| WHBgLIsa, May lo.-The Central Commit
tee of Safety met this morning, John ) Car
! lille presiding. After an expression of senti
ment, it was found TO be unanimous in favor
/ hIid h1.{f .t;lV inn of Inn
! Delegates to be electe on the 4th.
| The separate State movement also receiv &c
the endorsement OF the Central Co!nni ttee -
They require arms, ammunition aud money
from friends to the Union 10 encourage an,
sustain them.
Uapt. VIM. Craig United States Army
mustered in new company to-day. On
com pany from Wellsburg landed 1T Wheeling
Island with arms and ammunition. Arm
have Deen supplied TO forces already on tn
; | island, amounting 10 some 800. Much depend
, upon The policy OF the Administration In re
gard TO reorganlZing the new State. Ii IN
. | right of SEPARATION IS ackuo w iedsed, the fac
8 is accom- pIshed, unless The Secession elemen
. III Western Virginia is more fully aroused tina
IL Is now.
A full regiment will be in camp at this poiI
| within lew days-ail Union men.
3 uNIrRD sTArss TROOPS IN TRxAs
i New ORLBAss, May l7.-Advices from Texa
i state that Col. Van Dorm has succeeded i
y causing the surrender OF the remaining Fed'
. raj troops in Texas. The Texans, in considt
u | rabie numbers, would dOubtIeS soon apes
: on the frontier of that Sta te, taking necessar
: steps to defend the State against amy incu
q slous.
e unfounded rumors prevail At Montgomer
o of Abohtionists marching TO capture the for
X on the upper border.
i THREE PRIzas CAPTURED.
= PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE steamer Gil
"a of Richmond has arrived from Washing tC
a via Fortress Monroe. Left at WashngtC
Sturf4 for
oils. The City of Richmond reports that la
evening 80 miles south of Cape Henlopen. 81
saw the steamer Live Yankee with thr
prize steamers in tow, bound North.
NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
q BosTos. Nav 1.-THE United States br
ie Balm bridge is under sailing orders and haul
10 out into the stream to-day.
= The United States frigate Mississippi
J. about ready for sea, and is expec ted to sail
% Tuesday. Commodore Meniere, Flag ono
q of the Gulf Squadron, will sail In her.
~ MILITARY AFFAIRS.
q PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-THE PennsylvaI
rs regiments have been re numbered In consec
le tive order. Those now at Baltimore are nu
bered AS follows Col. Lewis the 18th, O.
IL Lyle's 18th, Col. Moreheads 22d Col Patti
~ sons, at Washington, l7th.
y, TmR xgw sLooPs -oP-wAR.
d PHILADELPHIA, May l7.--Orders for bu
"a | ing one of seven w sloops of-war have be
r. received at the Philadelphia Navy Yard
- | The snip Will Dc pu suco IOi p" "ic-
a. COL. ANDERSON AT CINCINNATI.
nd CrsoIssArI, May 16 Dol. Anderson ARR,
to In this city this afternoon. He was met
the depot by the Mayor, who rendered h
the Inequalities of the city. He was II
nv ! escorted through the principal streets BY
procession OF citizens and military.
ALL QUIET AT CAIRO.
Nd WAsHISGroN, May 16.-The Government
al | ceived additional Intelligence to-day fr
a Cairo The commanding officer reports eve
he thing in most satisfactory condition.
lr Although they are IN daily receipt OF iuf
,Is ma ion TO the effect that an attack from
South will shortly be made, yet no appreh
or sion is en- rtained that SUCH will he the cS
n Our forces there, he says, are fully prepar
~ and no doubt is felt of their ability to re-
TO any attack that may be made.
re- MASSACHUSETTS LEaIsLATURs.
or BosroS, May lo.-The appropriation bill
three millions fer State war expenses, and
seven million loan bill 10 the General q
all eminent passed both branches OF the lie
VIA lature 10 day by unanimous vote.
FAD CASUALTY.
ust Bosrox, May l6-In Manchester, Ma
an, chusetts, last evening, a child of FraI
in Christon accidentally set fire to a Il uid lal
the Both the child ana It's mother were enVeio
"A in the flames, and burned 10 death before
ed | sistance could be rendered.
for PROM THE sorrH.
Is New ORLEANS, May 1e.-rhe report
~ Commissioners have been sent from Hav
lily TO Montgomery is denied.
The Very Latest.
~ The New York papers of Saturday fur
''ef the following intelligence:
l OF IMPORTANT RUMoRs RESPECTING ENGLISH
and FRENCH ACTION ON AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
he WASHINGTON, May II, l86l.-It is useies
disguise the fact that the leading member
IN the Diplomatic Corps In washlslon are
a n