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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
IMPORTANT FROM HARPERs FERRY.
CONDITION or THE SECESSION Troops THERE.
FREDERICK, Sunday. Hay l9-9 .. u.


FREDERICK, Sunday, Nay l9-9 .. IN.
ia Chambsrblrsb May -.
/ have jasi returned from ii4persFeEy. Iwothou-
sand M;ssss;ppians arrived here to-day. They are
hard-looking set, poorly clad and dirty. Two egi-
ments arrived from Alabama yesterday. They are q
the sane stamp.
The smallpox has broken out among troops there.
a company Of Cavalry lei, IlarpeFs Ferry for Mar
tnsburgb, this morning, to watch and prevent Union
men from voting the I'D Of tbs month, AS THE Is a
strong Union district.
The Home Guarcs Of Frederick City have arrested
q man who war setting fire 10 n large lanyard aid
barn. He war pat in Jail. The city guarded BY
armed Union men; and all Seoessionis,s Gre watched
olofely.
The Union men Of tbi, district VIII nominate candi-
date for Congress next Saturday. The nominee will
be an unconditional Union man, against whom there
viii be no opposition.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
ADVANCE OF THE REBELS.
Concentration of Troops Opposite VIII
Transport.
They are Within 7 Miles Of lagerStOwn.
BALTIMORE, Monday, May 90, 1861.


A letter to TIE american from Williamsport
says that about goo Virginia and SOutb Caro-
Ina troops from Herpers Ferry took position
on Sunday 90 the Virginia side Of tte Potomac,
opposite that town and commanding the Ferry,
aud they expected to be joined by another thou
sand to-day with ield-peces.
WiIIiamspOrt is but seven miles from Hagers-
town, Md.
CHAMBERsBURc, Monday, May 80, 1861.
Several gentlemen baye arrived here this NOM
ing from Hagerstown. They state that about
seven hundred men have ascended the river from
Harper's Ferry to a point cppo'te WilIiameport,
town in Maryland Of five hundred Inhabitants.
A Secessionist named Abraham Lighter, in
Wilamsport has two thoussnd barrels Of flonr.
and it is believed that on account Of the scarcity
of provisions the troops seized this -four.
A gentleman who paced them on tbeir wsy
from Martinsburg says there were Indians IN
the ranks, believed TO be Cserokees, from North
Carolina.
Williamsport is twenty eight miles from this
place. The people Of the whole Cumberland
valley, particularly at this point, are very much
excited, fearpg an invasion By strong corps Of
ten thousand meo. Toey do not fear permanent
conquest, but iorays exhaosting their resources.
There are three thousand troops at this point.
Mar, land has no troops TO resist an advance
of virgia,ans.
A Union man living in Maryland who is
vcsched for as entirely reliable says he was at
Harper's Ferry on Friday night, and saw sixteen
Indians in one squad, but did not zee more. lie
SAYS small pox ia kbown to exist among the
troops at Harper's Ferry, but TO what extent It
prevails is not known. He believes the troops
AFRO for the present being seated over BerkIey,
Jefferson Loudop, Frederick and Clarke couu-
ties, to carry them for Secession on Thursday
next The legitimate voters Of these counties are
largely for the Union.
Passengers this afternoon from Hagerstown say
fifteen hundred more Secession troops are ex-
pected at Wlliamsport to night They were sent
over the river for boards to construct tents
indicating the purpose of forming regular en.
campmrtt.
The -four alluded 10 above is being removed
from Wiliiamaport to HsaerstOwn rapidly.
LATER.
HaGERsTowN, Monday, May 90 1851.
The Confederate troops have not yet crossed
The Potomac TO Wiamsport. They baye DO
tents, and very little if any provisions. The
commander Gays that be has no intention 10
cross. This il truftwOrthy.
10 ia reported that 500 more men ore ex-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
MOVEMENT OF MAINE TROOPS.

PORTLAND, Ne, Monday, May u, looI.
Tho Biijford volunteers arrived here to-day, to join
the 9Th Regiment. A company from Lewiston also ar
rived today to Join the same regiment. The regiment
ia complete, excepting one company, which will
soon be here.
Seven Of the companies voted unanimously to-day to
enlist for three years.
The IL, Regiment win no, leave tomorrow a. re-
ported.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
THE NEw-JERsEY TROOPS
TRrsToF, Monday, May 20, Is

TREsToN, Monday, May %, 1851.
Robert Gild;rish, Jr., esq, In eminent lawyer OF
Jersey City, has been elected and commissioned as
Captain of Company Of I'd Regiment New-Jersey
Volunteers from Hudson County, now in Warrington,
in place of Capt L. j. Tornclie, resigned OIL account
Of III health.
Major w. r. Montgomery, la,e Of the United States
Army, has been appointed Colonel, and Robert Nc
Aster Lieut. Colonel Of the Isl Regiment OF the ID
Brigade Of New-Jerey Voluniesrs, called oct under
the last requisi!ion Of the Presiaent
Capt. Wilsou's company, from Eizabethtown, an
rived here this afternoon and quartersd for the
present at the Arsenal.
Col. Tompkinss New'York Regiment pared Through
here this afternoon ior tie South,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS.

HoSEsDALE, Monday May 20, 1861.
Two companies Of three-year volunteers LEFT here
IL II morning to rendezvous at Harrisburg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
TIE TROY REGIMENT.

fully armed and equipped viii probably be ordered
forward to-day. They hold themselves in READINGS. %
march at an hours notice. The orderly conduct OF nis
regiment contrasts stroogly with the jnauboEdnaaon
manifested By the ID Regimenk
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
NEw-HAMPsHIRE VOLUNTEERS.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Monday May 20, 1861.
The lot New Hampshire Regiment is waiting orders
from Washington. /, has complete camp equpage,
and Is In every rcspect prepared for active service.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
ARRIVAL OF THE SECOND REGIMENT IN
PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, May 90 1861.
The Cd New-York Regiment arrived here this even.
ing, snd marched along Chestnut street, and were Te-
seiyod with much snsansiasu.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS
WATERFOWL, Monday, May 20, lS

WH1EkIUNHi 1HU1u1y, IHHy 10 EOVf'
Capt. G. W. Flowers company Of volunteers, from
Theresa, left this place for Elmn this morning. Capt.
l.. spasourgh's company, from Redwood, is here, and
will leave for Elmira tomorrow morning. Both CON-
panies arc foil
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
ST. LOUIS VOLUNTEERS.
ST. LOUIS, Monday, A

ST. LOUIS, Monday, May 20, 1861.
Colonel o. Faon, one OF the oldest aud wealthiest
citizens Of 81. Eous, has been elected Colonel OF a
new regiment of Uni'ed States Volunteers raised in
the upper part of the city.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
KENTUCKY TROOPS.

LoUrsyrLsE, Monday, May 20, 1861.
A battalion Of tie I'd Regiment Of State G1ard will
encamp 10 miles south of here ParOqnet Springs, to-
plorruw.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
LATER.
HAnrRsrowN. Monday. MAY 90, ls6l
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF
KENTUCKY.
FRAsxYoRr, X. E, Monday, May 20, 1861

FRAsKYoRT, X, Monday, May 20, 1851.
Gov Magoiin has issued proclamation appended to
preamble, declaring, Whereas, many good ciIzeus
requested him to forbid the march Of any forces over
Kentucky to attack Cairo, or otherwise disturb the
peaceful attitude Of Kentucky with reference to the de-
plorable war now wsging between the United and
Confederate States; afro, stating that the same
citizens requested him TO forbid the march OF any
United States force keuucky coil for the occupa-
ton of apy post or place within Kentucky aud
whereas every indication of public sentiment shows
determined purpose Of the people to in ain fixed
position Of self-dofenee, proposing and intending
no invasion aggression toward any other
State or States, toroidalDg the quaTlering OF
sroopa upon her soil BY either hostile section,
but timpy standing alOof from unnatural, horrd and
l,meutabe strife, for the existence whereof Ken
tuck, neither by thought word, nor act, /. Ia any
wise responsible; arc, whereas, This policy Is,
in my judgment, VIE, peseefui, sa'e,
and honorable, and most likely to preserve
the peace and auity between The neighbor-
ing Border States both al OF the OHIO, and pro-
Kentucky from deporable civil war; and whereas,
the arms disibuted 10 the Home Guard are not 10 no
Used against Federal Confederate States but to re-
sist and prevent entertainments on ber SOIL rights,
honor and sovereignty by either Of tue beligerent par
ties and hoping kentucby may tecon'e a successful
mediator between them and in order TO remove
founded disrust and suspicion OF purposes TO force
Kentucky out Of the Union az the point of the bayone,
which mAy have been strongly and wickedly eogeu-
dered in the pubic mind 10 regard to my own position
and that Of the State Gusrd
Now, Therefore, hereby notify and warn all other
Sstee, separate or united especially the United and
Confederate Staes that solemnIy forbid any move
upon Kentucky soil, or occupation o any post or
place therein for aoy purpoes whatever, until author
lied BY invitation or permission OF the Legislative
and Executive authorizes l especially forbid all
citizens of Kentucky, whether INCORPORATED III
the State Guard otherwise, making any hostile de-
moBstraion against any OF the aforesaid scve'egtes.
to be obedien the orders OF lawful suthor ies to
remain quietly and peaceatly ut home when off mill
tsry duty and refrain from all words aud likely
TO prosoke collision, aud TO otherwise conduct thst
the deplorabe calamity OF Invasion may DO ayerted;
but meanwhile make prompt and efficient preparation
to assume TO the paramount ana supreme law OF self
defense, and strictly of selft eiense alone.
dispatch to Fridays Nc'r-O Orleans P'coyEHe, by
the Balize Line ssys the priyateer steamer Calhoun
captured on the 18th, the bark Ocean Eagle, Capt.
Luce, from Rookand, Me-, with 3,lil casks Of hme,
consigned to Creevy & Frwell.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21

Traitors in the Treasury Department
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21

Chat is to be Done by Loyal yifsiDianS
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21

EHEY ESCAPE WITH A DISMISSAL.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21

gsnURE Of A MILITARY MAP OF VIRGINIA.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
fRE WAR FOR The UNION.

aggressive instructions to Gen. Butler.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
AN AGGRESSIVE EXPEDITION
TWO VIRGINIA BATTERIES DESTROYED.
4 Summary Cheek TO the Rebels.
They are Scattered in All Directions.
CAPTURE CT TWO ScHoowER5.
THIRTY REBELS TAKEN PRISONERS.
Special Dispelch to The n. \. Tribune.

Special Dispelch to The N. T. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Monday Msy 20, 1861.
On Saturday afternoon, the Steamboat Star,
formerly the Monticello, discovered a partially
formed battery at Sewalls Point. Two guns
from the Norfolk Nayy-Yard had been mounted
and embFasures had been prepared Tor about
dozen others. The Star opened fire add had dis
mounted one gun, when the Thomas Freedom,
Capt. Cash, attracted by the Griug, ran down
FROM Fort Washington. and getting nearer shore
shan the Stars draueht permitted. speedily over
set tie second. The Freedom then sent q shot
toward a body of 20 or 20 SecessioGists, who
stood near the ruined battery, which cut clean
through them, and scattered them in all direc-
tions, and then steamed away.
Las. night, the Freeborn while cruising in
The Potomac below Fort Washington, overloaded
and captured couple of suspicious schOoacrs.
The FIRST was the Virginia from Alexandria.
The second was the Isabel, which. on being
hailed, declared herself to bo laden with fsh for
Alexandria. Until threatened with shot, she
refused to stop, but, on being boarded, was
found to contain thirty of the oddest kind OF
cargo as had been declared. The Isabel was
lowed up to the Nevy.Ynrd, where she now lies
under guard, with her thirty prisoners on
board.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
ALLEGED Ar,'Ack UPON A U. s. eUHDOAT.
FoUR KILLED AND FIVE WOUNDED.
ESCAPE OF '.THE REBELS.
May %. 1851.

epecia. Dispatch 20 The n Y. Tritora
WASHINGTON. Monday may ~ iooi'
I have received, through the courtesy OF u
War Department, the following die. oo'e';
Las night one of the guard steam en go ashors
at the mouth Of the Potomac and alta ted ey -
armed propeller from Richmond. There ssere nsS
killed and i've wounded the guard boat, va were
taken 10 For Washington. A steamer, with 6hy neu,
len the Fort in search Of the propeller, from Va ch
nothing has yet boeo learned.
To Tic Associated Press,
WAsBIscros, Monday Mey 20, 1861.
Some excitement occasioDed today by the repore
II Ggt At The mouth Of the Potomac River botwees
a Federal coas-guard steamer and armed propelles
from Richmond resulting, il WAS said in the killing a
four and the woUnding Of Eve on the former. tn
truth Of the story being doubted, the Navy Depart
mcut this evening made specific inquiries Ia the proper
quarters, and is satisfied that the rumor s wholly IN
founded.
Capt Dsheren, in command Of tie Washingtce
navy Yard and who has frequent communication with
Fort Washington lonoanoes tho report withoutiound
ton.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21

FAE WHEELING CONVENTION
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21

&c the Atocisted fress
W.surNoros, Monday, May 20, 1861.
The United States transport Erceborn arrived this
afternoon direct from Fortress Monroe, bringing dis
patches 10 the Government. On The way up eho cap
tured two small yessell, and wharied th.m At the
Washington Nayy-Yar1
passenger the Freedom states that on Saturday
two vessel, from the Zee. paid ysit to the vicinity of
Seswet's Point shout four miles from the Fortress
where tbe Vrgnians were erecting batteries, and
brow andy shells at the wOrks, sIolng materially
the architectural arrangements. Shot, were fired 81
the yoesel, but without effect 1t is not known that
anybody on shore was injured.
Commodore Pondergrasi sent fsg Of truce to Nor
folk, with view to make gements FOR the trans
portaton thence Of certain persous TO the North aud
received assuunco that in this respect be shoad be &C
eonmojaed. yclscl as IL waiting to tako them to
Ecw-loes.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-21
MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL WILLIAMS.
CHAMBERsBuRG, Monday, May 30, 1861.

CHNNBLHsb1 I'1i utVn'IsJI u1ay " TOUT
General Williams left here to-day for Harrisburg on
speciL business Ii il believed 10 be TO get two bat
teries of artillery and battalion Of cavalry 10 join the
troops here.
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eral troops.
TIE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
The eth Regiment will undoubtedly return at
the expiration of the thirty days. The members
are all anxious 10 share whatever duties may
arise for the army, but say that, having left
New-YOrk at very sudden notice, they need
short return 10 arrange their affairs, after which
they will be ready " return Ihcnersr recalled.
Some of the men are to take postions in the
regular army. When the 9TH returns they viii
20 into camp on Staten Island.
TIE FOURTEENTH.
II ia reported that the New-York 1sth will be
ordered early to Harper's Ferry. Col. Wood
was complimented by Gen. Mansfield on the ap-
pesrance of the Brooklyn troops.
To the A.socss.ed Press.
WAsHIsoToS, Monday, May 20, 1861.
The Secretary of War has addressed letter to Act
ing Surgeon. General Wood, In which he says
This Department has learned with regret that the
sanitary condition of the yaious barracks IN this city,
occupied by the volunteers nov IN the service OF the
Civ Hall and at the Assembly Buildings, in which
several Of the Pennsylvania Regiments are qnsrteiea
demands is attention. Representations OF this char
acter have been made 20 II by benevolent private iDo
vidnais and also by official authorizes incndiug the
Board Of Health Of Washington, whose business 1t 10
to gnard the health Of the city.
1.-THE citizen soldisry," he adds, " who have 20
prompty and petrticay left their bones In response
70 tho cf of the President and taken up IN de.
ense of the Constitution and laws, and 70 vindicate
and maintain American nationality, entitled 70 the
rendered care and most assduous attention Of 'be
Governucu. in every respect; and most especially II
Il the duty of she Government 10 promote their health
and comfSr You arc therefore directed 10 immedi-
stely cause I'm inspection of these barracks to be made
BY oos or more experienced, skillfn and competent
| medical officers, with view OF ascersan'hg tnelI
10 Won for tie Information Of this Department, such
nsasusss and regulations a. viii IN their opinion not
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-23
Extraordinary Charge Against n German
nor

The little town of Bruchsal, Baden, where
Oscar Becker was tried for his attempt on
the life of the King of Prussia, has just been
thrown into excitement nearly equal to that
of the Becker case, by the trial of lady of
high rsnk-the Baroness de Baumb lch-on
a charge of attempting to poison her hus-
band. The trial occupied the sittings of the
Assze Court at Bruchsal during the 26.h,
9th and 29th ult.
Madame de Baumbach is lady forty two
years of age, and is described as of a distin-
guished and noble mien, with pale, hand
some face. She was accompanied in the
court by her daughter. The charge against
the Baroness was, that she attempted to take
the life of her husband by mixing quantities
of phosphorus with the sugar usually put into
warmed beer, which he was in the habit of
having served to him. A singular popularity
in the case was, that only some of the serv-
ants of the Baroness had set suspicion on
foot and taken the steps which led to the
proceedings The Baron Baumbach had
never believed the charge, and in his exam
ination before the court repelled all idea of
a suspicion of his wifes innocence with the
utmost emotion. Some trifliDg quarrels be-
tween the married pair appeared to have first
given rise to any suspicion. 1t was also
limited that the Baron had endeavored to
form an improper relation with a lady of
rank, an acquaintance of his wife's, and that
this circumstance had awakened the Baron
esss Jealousy. This allegation, however,
was warmly denied by the Baroness herself
by the Baron, and by several witnesses. The
jury only deliberated FIVE minutes, and then
/ returned a verdict of mot guilty" which
was received with loud applause in densely-
crowded court. The Baron de Baumbleh
Immediately rushed to his wife and embraced
her, and the scene which took place is de-
scribed as singularly affecting.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-23
A LapRneae Hotel.

was escorted by the Japanese proprie-
tor into a suit of elegant saloons, opening
one beyond another, and capable of being
separated into private rooms by closing the
folding screens and sliding panels, which
extended down the length of the building
and were easily moved in their grooved
lines across the several apartments. The
walls were covered with neat white fowered,
silken-grain paper, with native paintings
and little ornaments tastefully arranged in
each angle; and the floor was covered with
the usual clean mating, padded and fitted
into square or oblOng compartments. A
chair was brought for me to sit in European
style; and the Japanese landlady, middle
aged, black-toOthed parsonage, of conely
looks and polite manners, made her ap.
pearance. Her husband soon reioined our
party, and both combined their endeavers
to ascertain our wants and meet our re-
quirement. She was soon followed by three
waiting damsels wearing their natural sets
of glittering white teeth, with their native
ruddy complexion, enhanced by little ar
ti6cial addition of pearl-dust and rouge,
and their lips stained with dark purple
crimson. These young waiting girls are al
ways selected as the most beautiful and pre-
possessing of their sex, and demeaned them
selves with simple, artless modesty. In all
parts these public hotels are served by the
most handsome girls; and was informed
that they were a well-conducted class and
that japanese laws rigidly protects them
while filling such capacity in these houses
of refreshments. On this occasion the
landlady and her damsels overburdened me
with their attention, placing my chair in
the most convenient spot, rearranging my
travelling coverlets, wiping my Shoes plac
ing cushion on my seat, and anticipating
every want. Cake, soup, rice and sweet
meats were brought in succession. On,
laughing, bright-eyed damsel approached
me kneeling, with a cup of tea in her hand
another held some sugar, kneeling on th'
opposite side; while a third from her lowly
posture on the ground held to my lips
boiled egg, alread ybroken and peeled, will
the spoon containing the inviting morse
duly seasoned with salt.-DoetOr Gsorg
Smiths Ten Weeks in Japan.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-23

A gentleman writing il the Frankfort
Peonan, over the signature Of Justice"
pays this just tribute to General Crittenden;
As to his qualifications for bis military po-
sitiop, suppose that the officers and soldiers
of the State Guard, who voluntarily elevated
him to il in view of all the probable conse-
quences and dangers to themselves involved
in the selection, were competent judges.
But Young America" is greatly mistaken
as to the extent of General Crittenden's mill
tary experience.
In addition to his having been on General
Taylor's staff, when on the line of the Rio
Grande, for six or eight months, be was i'm
mediately thereafter appointed Lieutenant
Colonel Of the Fourth Regiment of Kentucky
Volunteers, and as such served with his regi-
ment with great credit and popularity, on
General Scott's line, for nearly year. In
truth, he most of the time had the entire
active command of the regiment and was
almost universally looked up to andregarded
by the officers and men of the regiment with
feelings o. the utmost respect and confidence,
both as an officer and gentleman.
Intending no disrespect to his co-officers
in command, Colonel Thompson and Major
Breckinridge, truth ccmpels me to say that
he was looked upon by every one connected
with the regiment and line of operations as
the actual head and spirit Of the corps. |
might also add that Governor Magoifiu's con-
fdence in General Crittenden was such that
he rendered him the appointment of In
spector General after the resignation of Cen
eral Buckner. But it was not my intention
to enter into defense of General Critten-
den's soldier qualifications; he needs none.
Issimply wished to state few facts.
If, in the course of this unhappy war, op-
portunity offers, doubt not General Crit
tenden will demonstrate himself competent
to discharge every duty required of him in
bis character both as soldier and gentleman.
l differ widely, very widely, in opinion from
General Crittenden in regard to the present
unhappy troubles of our State, the causes
that brought them about, and the duties they
impose. But know him to be innately i'm
bued with the truth, honor, and generosity
of the true gentleman, and the courage,
prudence, and Judgment of the soldier, and ?
confidently look to the future for his vindi-
cation in both respects.