Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-06-01


Mob spirit is reported to have sub
sided in Baltimore. Loyalists are pre-
pared to welcome New York troops
There will be thirteen regiments of
1000 men each raised in Baltimore to
be accepted by the Government.
Richmond papers announce the
marching of military companies to-
ward Harper's Ferry to support the
Government.
Secretary Chase has ordered the stop
page at Cairo of all supplies for rebel
1ious States.
The Union demonstration at Fred
erick, Maryland, was great affair.
Reverdy johnson made strong Union
speech and declared that if the South
had the right it had not the
power to wage war against the Gen.
'eral Government, and rebellion must
be crushed out:
Three regiments of Kentucky vol
unteers have offered their services to
the General Government, and will be
commanded by Major Anderson.
10000 troops will be concentrated at
Washington.
General Patterson will move the
troops through Baltimore as soon as
the railroads are repaired.
Mai. Hunter, of the U. S. Army, is
made Colonel.
1,4OO Tennessee troops and battal-
ion of Alabama troops have reached
Lynchburg.
At Norfolk, there is about 1000
troops, including two companies Of
Georgia troops.
Secretary Seward declares that the
Government will use it's power to put
down rebellion and retakc the property
belonging to the u. S.
1t is understood that the Govern
ment has received from Minister Dal-
las an account of bis interview with
Palmerston, with result which JUS
titles the assertion that there is no indi-
cation of prospect of the recognition
of the confederate States by any for
eign power against the protest of the
Administration.
1t is reported that Virginia forces
!have abandoned Alexandria.
The Court House at Frederick, Mary
land, was burned and nearly destroyed
by fire on the 9th of May.
Another fire occurred on the same
date at Memphis, Tenn.
Gen. Harvey has written to his
friend, Col. O. Fallon, at St. Louis,
declaring his fealty to the Union. He
saws Missouri will commit suicide if
she goes out.
Gen. Lane, who was dispatched
some days ago to Kansas to raise three
regiments and 60 to Arkansas to re-
take Government property, holds him.
self in readiness to meet whatever
emergencies that may arise in Missouri.
Mr.. Prcston's next dispatch from
Spain, in reply to demand for an ex-
PLANTATION relative to San Domingo, and
also the recent recognition of the
Southern Contederacy, is yet looked
for with interest.
Government is considering the policy
of constructing flying batteries on the
Mississippi.
A fire broke out in Washington,
May 9Th, and was put out by the Zouave
corps. The fire was started in several
places, and it was supposed to be an
attempt to burn the city.
The Missouri Legislature is still in
secret session. Military bill probably
passed, compelling all to take up arms
and serve in the State militia or pay
fine of $3.50, and all persons to take
an oath to support the Constitution
and the laws of the State, and obey the
Governor or be punished for treason.
1t is supposed secession ordinance
will pass in some shape.
10000 mounted men are under arms
lat St. Louis, and more are enrolling.
The State militia is encamped near
St. Louis.
1t is reported that they received
1000 stand of arms, mortars and Co.
lumbiads from Baton Rouge yesterday
on the steamer Scion.
ST.. LOUIS, May 9th.-The cause of
IAN affair at Camp Jackson to-day is
thus reported:
Last fall, six pieces of artillery were
borrowed by Gen. Frost from the U.
IS. Arsenal. They were not returned,
when Capt. Lyon sent Gen. Frost q
note requesting him to return them.
Frost replied that he would not, and if
LYON wanted them he cOuld come and