Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-10

&C., &C., sc.
WASHINGTON, May 3.
Messengers from Alexandria report that
large numbers have fed from the city in
view of the contemplated attack of Federal
troops.
About four hundred rebel troops arrived,
Sunday, from the direction of Richmond ;
but seeing federal feet coming up the Pc
tomac they escaped towards aarper's Ferry.
The Herald dispatch also says that the
Maryland committee were told by the Presi-
dent that it was not the intention of the Gov.
eminent to retaliate for the attack by Bal
t;moreans on Northern troops, but it was
determined to assert its right OF way through
Baltimore at all hazards.
NEW YORK, May 6.
Virginia rebels boast of having good
men at Harpers Ferry; but, authentic
accounts fix 0e number at 3,4O0. A dem
onstration by the Government on them is
momentarily expected, as the rebels are pre-
pairing to remove the machinery of the
armory to Richmond.
Advanced posts are to be established
within q circuit of 20 miles Of Washington,
extending into Virginia, in order to pro ect
the agricultural districts supplying the Gap
ital. The City of Washington is placed
under semi-martial law, and Lieut.. Ellwood
is appointed Provost Marshal. The law
does not extend to civilians, though close
supervision is kept over their movements.
A Baltimorean had an interview with Gen.
Butler, last night, who said Northern troops
must march in safety over the ground where
Massachusetts, blood was split AMI if they
were attacked from houses, the houses would
be blown up.
WASHINGTON, May 6.
Gen. Scott has published card begging
correspondents to spare him, saying he has
no Office in his gift-no power to accept
volunteer corps or individuals, and has no
time to answer letters.
Gov. Letcher has issued proclamation
saying the sovereignty of Virginia has been
denied, territorial rig hts assailed, and her
soil threatened with invasion by the author
tiles at Washington, and every artifce en-
ployed to inhame the people of the Northern
States against us. 1t therefore becomes a
solemn duty of every citizen of Virginia to
prepare for the impending conflict. 10 this
view he authorizes the military commander
to order out the forces and muster additional
numbers of volunteers as the exigcncy of
the times may demand.
There is no fear of any fighting at Balti-
more, unless an attack is IL ade by some i'm
petuous and disorganized mob. There can
be no formidable regular battle.
The Charleston Courier says that the col
lector at that port has been instructed by the
Government of the Confederate States to
clear private vessels and cargoes until war
is declared, and the will of Congress is made
known.
Gen. Beauregard has left Charleston for
Montgomery.
The entire quota of New Jersey troops are
here, in this city, and elicit much praise.
BALTIMORE, May 6.
Travel on the & O. r. r. is uninter-
rupted. An q. S. recruiting Office was
opened in this city, this morning, on Bslti-
more street. The stars and stripes are dis.
played.
Fort SMITH, May 6.
A gentleman, who has just arrived from
Fort Washita, brings intelligence from that
post up to May LIST. The United States troops,
six companies of cavalry and
one of infantry, in all about 600 men,
were preparing to evacuate the fort on Thurs
day last. The post was to be turn ed
over to Gov. Harris, of the Chickasaw
Nation. Capt. Sturges and his command,
from Fl. Smith, arrived at Fl. Washington
on the 1st inst. The United States troops
1T Fl. Cobb were expected to JOIN those of
W ashita, and then march for Fort Leaven-
worth.
New YORK, May 7.
The Tfibunes Washington correspon dent
Jays that the Government has certain ad-
vices that there are between 5000 and 900 |
roops 10 the vicinity of Fairfax Court House.
Virginia, and within two DAYS march of
there are at least %, 900 available
men whose desire aud expectation is soon to
70 quartersd in Washington.
Thomas ]. Townsend has been appointed
Surveyor General of Wisconsin and Iowa.
PHILADELPHIA, May g.
Senator Bayard, of Delaware, arrived here
his morning, having left Wilmington fear
ng an assault would be made upon him. He
vas taken in custody at the depot here, but
vas discharged by Mayor Henry, he having
10 charge against him.
Mr.. B. denies having been lately at Mont
emery, as was reported, but says he has
cen to New Orleans, on private business.
Ie returned to Wilmington to-day.
BcsToN, May 7. Il
Gov. Andrews received dispatch from {
be War Department stating that no addi-
onal troops would be required at present.
Mess enlisted for three years. II
FREDERICK, Nd, May 6. &
The Stars and Stripes are waving in all
irections. Two secessionists have been ar
rested for cheering for JEFF. Davis. I
Worlds special.l
WARRINGTON, May Z. IL
Major Anderson oontemplates addressing a
le people of Kentucky, on behalf of the =
MON.
Several army officers, who failed to get :,
admissions in the rebel service on resign.
g, have asked to be restored. They met
it'll emphatic refusal.
There are sixty thousand stand Of arms in n
ashington navy yard. II
Especial to Post.
WASHINGTON, May Z.
The government has already received tho b
offer OF two hundred and fifty thousand Ri
IN from west of the Alleghenies. re
Arrivals of specie from the North have
,de money matters easier. No further
,uble is anticipated from lack of funds. OF