New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-16
THE ARREST OF ROSS wIYANS.
MORE TROOPS SENT TO BALTIMORE.
B.Lrlaoer. Wednesday. May Is. 1861.

BsLrlaoeE. Wednesday. May Is. 1861.
Ross Wnans an extensive iron manufacturer OF this
city, was arrested last night the Relay House by the
Federal troops, while bis way IN the tram from
Frederick, where he has been as u member Of the
Legisa,urc
There issconsiderabe feeling in the city this morning
in consequence of this arrest. WInans is wealthy
man, bar employed great mauy workmen IN Balii-
more and contributed LARGELY to bulding up the city;
hence his popularity. Tie precise reason why be has
been arrested teems 70 be mystery TO the citizens
here Lave reason to believe that General Butler
has evidence that Mf Winans recently visited Harrers
Ferry for dsoya purposes and that be has manuiac-
tured large quantity of cannon balls aud other war
material for the enemy; that being unable 10 transport
said war material across the line OF the Federal troops
he proceeded to melt the ball into bar, thas destroying
their Identity and that he has oheswlse employed bis
means to aid and comfort those known 10 be IN rebel
lion with the Federal authorities. If, upon examna
ton General Butler il sa led that these charges
are correct MIR. Winans viii be promptly released
Winanss steam gun, 20 called, neither invented
nor manufactured bv him. II was invented 10y Mr..
Dickinson, native Of Connecticut, who, by the way.
removed the internal machinery Of the instrument
before an attempt was made 10 move II TO ilarpers
Ferry so that the gnn it's present shape, Is useless
Ross Winans, after bis arrest last evening at the
Relay House, was taken to Annapolis. This mornng,
under guard Of company Of soldiers he placed in
a small steamer and sent to Fort McIlenry. where he
is now in the guardhouse. His wife went To Auuap-
oils to see him. bat arrived late, and had ,o return
to the city, receiving permission 10 visit her husband
at the fort.
Mr. WInans was this morning nominated for Con.
,.-os b. inf, Of liza frinudS the
Merchants Exchange
Some time during lac, night. abont $50 members Of
the Indepeudeni Grsys and Maryland Guard left this
CITY for Harpers Ferry to IoIn tie Virginia forces 1t
is said that they took their arms with them.
The arm. seized yesterday were in possession Of
Marshal Kane. and were surrendered by HIM under
orders from the Police Commissioners, who are aP-
pointed by the S ate. and Que Of whom ~ The Mayor
They consisted Of 300 muskels and Oc0 spears oi
John Brown pattern. Each mGsket-box was marked.
Twenty muskers. Virginia, and each spear boz was
marked. " From Wluans County. six pieces"
General Cadwalladers command of three regiments
arrived this afternoon at Locust Point from Perryvile
and marched forth to Federal Ill., with view OF co.
camping there, but for the want OF sufficient room.
they proceeded 10 n large open space near Fort
McIIcnry. Their march witnessed by large
number of citizens, VINO were uelSueu "lih u4e nno
display.
1t is reported that General Butler viii return TO
Annapolis aud that the Massachusetts troops now here
will 60 to Fortress Monroe.
An attempt was made by the Virginiaus at hsTPers
Ferry to blow upa calvert ncar Frederick, BAT uasue'
cessiuly.
+. H. Spencer who was arrestedon charge oftrea.
sonable language at the Relay House and who WAS
confined at Annapolis for week past, to-day re-
leased by Gen. Butler.
Gen. Butler goes to Fortress Monroe and the com
rnand here dcyolyes upon Gen. Cadwalader.
One thousand Illinois troops expected tomorrow
over the Northern Central Railroad.
All three of the regiments from PHILADELPHIA en.
camped outside Of the walls Of Fort McBenry. The
encampmen; Is but short distance from where they
landed.
Gen. Cadwalladers presence here is very acceptable
TO the citizens generally. lie is well known and hghiy
esteemed by many OF the most influential citizens.
Fort MeHenry has received an additional supply Oh
munitions per steamer.
Union meetings were held in the upper Wards, COM
rrsing the Fourth Congressional District tonight.
They were largely attended and enthusiastic
DELEGATES were elected 10 the District Convention
BALTIMORE, Wednesday, May l5-noon.
II ia reported that feet Of seven steamers, with
United States troops, cow coming up the rtves.