Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-22

THE REBELS ESTABLISH A BLOCK
AIDE AT MEMPHIS. III Y Z
Explosion of tho Steamer Kentucky,
with the loss Of Twonty Lives. &
NORTH CAROLINA UNASIMOUsBY PASSES
THE SECESSION ORDINANCE.
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Martin County, Ind, last night, about Sc
cessionists committing depredations, seems
to be a mistake. There is, however, a band
of desperadoes in that county, who have beeh
plupdering and threatening the lives of citi-
zens, ard we lesrn this morning from good
authority, that four men were arrested at
Dover Hill yesterday, by a mob of one hum
bred armed men. .
WAsH1EeToN, May ,2l.-The Posfs special
says a force Of one thousand rebel troops left
Harpef's Ferry yesterday for Grafton, Va,
to resist the passage of Federal troops from
Wheeling. .
The New York CommsrciaTs special SAYS
the Governor has appointed Dupont, Major
General of that State. He is a graduate Of
West Point has seen service, aud is q cele-
brated manufacturer of gunpowder. 4
The Commercial learns from an authentic
source, that the extra session of Congress
will be short. The business will be com
pactly arranged and presented. According
to present appearances almost perfect una
nimity will prevail. An impetus will be
given the loyal sentiment and everything
done that can be to bring the contest TO a
speedy termination. Information Just OBJ
tanned leads to the firm belief that England
and France will concur with our Govern
meDt in The steps taken to reassert its au-
thority. This is also the case with all the
diplomatic representatives in Washington.
A cordial understanding exists with them
all. 1t will be found that Lord Lyons will
fully support the views expressed in the in-
stIuctions to Dir. Adams.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2l.-Captain Forbes,
Of the prize vessel, denies knowing anything
about the blockade, and that the Secession
flags found on board belonged to the former
Captain.
CHICAGO, May 2l.-At a meeting of the
bankers and merchants, last night, it was
| rrenlya1 N ranaiva at mar tbA uofoo &c Nbtrtu-
Il banks, having a circulation of about
50, 100000. This, however, does not suit
several large jobbiDg. houses, because Ex.
change can not be had from them at les
than twenty per cent. ID p. ''
ST. LOUIS, May q -Msior General Price,
Commander. in. Chief OF the Missouri militia,
arrived here last night, and this morning had
an interview with General Harvey, when a
plan was agreed upon for the the mainten-
apce of peace and avoidance of further con-
flicts between the Federal and State Govern
ments. They mutually declare a common
object thRto of restoring peace and good order
10 the people Of the State, in suboTdination
to the laws of the General and State Gov
ernments, and unite in recommending all
persons TO respect each others rights,
throughout the State, and make no attempt
to excuse unauthorized powers, as it is the
determination of the proper authorities to
suppress all unlawful proceedings, which can
only disturb the public peace. General
Price pledges the whole power Of the State
officers 10 maintain order among the people
of the State; and General Harvey declares
that the object being assured he can have no
occasion as be has no wish to make military
movements which might otherwise create
excitement aud iealousies which he most
earnestly desires to avoid; they therefore en-
Join upon the people to attend to their civil
business, and express a hope that the uni Ist
elements which have threatened SO seriously
, TO disturb the public peace, may soon subside
! and be remembered only to be deplored.
a Private dispatches also announce that the
: Southern Contederacy has established 8
blockade at Memphis, prohibiting a passage
: of upwar6-5ound boats.
! Private dispatches from Helena, announce
. the explosion of the steamer Kentucky, yes
terday, and loss of twenty lives, including
both clerks, but no particulars are given. The
i Kentucky was a Memphis aud Vicksburg
J. mail packet and valued at $40 600.
! FoRr KEARNEY, May 2l.-The Pony Ex
e press, from San Francisco, May IL, arrived
d here TO day. News from California aut
Oregon unimportant. The Union Mas
Meeting at San Francisco on the eleventh
" was an immense affair.
e Albany, May 2L-The Bank Of the Inte
= rior, a new institution, having been in ex
istence only a few years, and doing bushes
A AInOSL huOll1 hlNu SuldudI buoDDuuCA a
3 the close of Bankers hours to-day. It's cir
e c~ulation is fully secured by State Offices AM
It its few depositors are fully secured. TIL
IS suspension of this bank will not effect tn
n banking interests here.
n INV ORLEANS, May 2l.-W. H. Russell
the correspondent Of the London Times ar
+ rived this morning.
l. MONTGOMERY, May 2L.-Governor Eli
e telegraphs President Davis: North Carolin
9 has passed the ordinance of Secession unan
- imously."
INDIANAPOLIS, May 2l.--Dispatches fror
" Martin County, to-day, report all quie
The difficulty originated in the arrest {
be some desperadoes and an attempted reseu
h by some of their friends.
Or WASHINGTON, May 2l.-Surgeou Findla
will be appointed Surgeon General Of I'll
Army, in place of Dawson, deceased. 1t is
sufficient denial of the reports as
ne Lieutenant General Scott's infrm health,
cay that he is engaged in the discharge
n. his official duties, not only throughout ii
day, but to a late hour every night.
~ New York, May 2l.-The Persia arriyI
VI this evening. The reason the war freig
was not received wal because it was CO..
sidered that it would vitiste the ~insuranc
uf and the agents of the line wish to keep
nd neutral position. r.i4r-f H'-,
Z r. AuO GbhuOh = Nc 1d1b q LCkulhI CHI
he paign in Mary,s1d appears unavoidable, al
Ia the borders will perhaps witness horrc
lp- which will be remembered for generation
ID, All England can do is TO keep aloof n
Dr. only positive law, but fhe moral feeling
he the community will forbid any British so
ny iect to engage in the conflict.
~ LOUISVILLE, May 2l.-A private dispat
70 says the boilers Of the steamer kentucky,
~ the Memphis and Vicksburg line, explod
of on Monday below Memphis. Several liY
" lost. .r
III WAsHISGroE, May 2l.-The Presider
i've Cabinet and others attended the funeral
re. Colonel Yosburg to- day.
lon BALTIMORE, May 2L-The New York Sc
he ond Regiment passed through here to-dl
q They were well received.
up Hon. Chancey Shaffer made a speech
ose the New York Seventh Regiment to-day,
tu- voking by no means 10 return home befc
es- the close of the war. 1t is understood th
BILE will be guided in the matter by Gene
hat Scott, and are willing to remain If there
the a prospect OF a speedy opening Of the ca
airy paign.
on TRENTON, N. J., May 2l.-Ths Unit
sns States Marshal, by order Of the Governme
has seized all Geographic dispatches In I
Offices at Trenton, Newark and Princet'
dating several years back. They are u
In Attorney.
led BosToN, May 2l.-The resolution amel
ing the Constitution, allowing naturalh
foreigners the right Of suffrage after a yet
residence in the State, has passed b
houses.
= BALTIMORE, May 2l.-TWo Philadelp
Id companies have seized a large quantity
Gus arms stored in an uuoccupied house. ]
seizure comprised fifteen hundred musk
10 boxes marked Virginia muskets. A
four hundred pixies. The arms had been
the custody of the city authorities. II
were taken TO Fort AeHenry. D. =
VA The Union men of the Third District b