The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-05-24
Several other vessels are detained by
PROM WASHINGTON.

Several other vessels are detained by
the feet.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May lS.-It is probable
that Gen. Mcclellan will enter Western
Virginia with the Ohio and other western
troops, simultaneously with Gen. Buffers
movement on Norfolk, and attack by
column from Washington on three or four
points in Virginia.
The National Intelligencer construes
Russels Parliament speech into a recognl-
ton of the Southern Confederacy to issue
letters of marque and bring the prizes
into British ports.
FROM NEW YORK.
NEw YoRK. MAY 1S.-Vanderbilt has
rendered his three steamers to the Gov
eminent at their price. If declined, he
will give them the Vanderbilt.
Il Is reported that the Massachusetts,
troops, under Gen. Butler, will soon re-
take or destroy the Gosport Navy Yard.
FoRr KEARxEY, May lS.-The Pony Ex-
press reports that the civil war is the en-
crossing topic in California, and the senti-
ment to sustain the Administration is
universal.
FROM MISSOURI.
ST. LOUIS, May 18.-The Democrat
learns that the encampment under the
command Of JEFF Thompson is removed
several miles east of St. Joseph, on the
Hannibal and St. Joseph Railway, where
batteries have been erected, trains stop
ped and Government stores detained.
Gov. jackson guarantees full protection
to route agents along that road.
Gen. Lyon refuses to release Dean and
| others. arrested az POtosi, as they were
engaged in over acts Of treason.
CHICAGO. May ls.-Douglas is better,
| but his situation is critical.
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, May Ex-senator Bay
ard, of Delaware, proposes to resign, con
Guiding that civil war cannot be arrested.
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
MONTGOMERY. May 20.-In Congress to-
day the public business was unimpor-
| tant.
1t is reported that Congress will adjourn
tomorrow.
Various speculations are indulged in
| about the place Of their re-assembling.-
Richmond, in July, seems TO be the most
/ popular belief
The officers taken by Col Van Dorm are
all OH parole.
Information has been received that
Cortinas is actively preparing for another
raid towards the settlers on the Rio
Grande.
Another statement says that Cortinas,
with large farce, is moving up the lett
bank Of the Rio Grande, that recruits are
pouring in from all directions to join him,
and it IS believed large force IS eoncen-
trated on the river.
Six recruits from Matamoras, on their
way to join Cortinas, have been arrested.
Col. Ford is preparing to give him
warm reception.
Fort Brown is in a complete state Of de-
fence.
GALVESTON, May l6.-Strong batteries
cover all the approaches to the channels
leading to this city. They are capable OF
resisting any attack.
Capt Reynolds, U. S. Quartermaster at
San Antonio, has resigned.
FROM MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY, May 2l.-Gov. Ellis, oil
North Carolina, telegraphs President
Davis that North Carolina has passed the
Ordinance of Secession unanimously.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, May 2l-Mr. Russell
correspondent of the London Times ar
rived this morning. Battalion of the
Washington Artillery, Major Walton
commanding was mustered into service
+ to-day.
FROM VICKsBURG.
VIcKsBURG, MAY 2l.-The steamer Ken
lucky, bound from Vicksburg to Mem
phis, burst her mud valve at Columbia
Ark, at daylight, Sunday, killing 35 per
sons. The boat is considerably dam
aged.
FROM ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, May 2l.-The President O
> the Police Commissioners has issued {
| proclamation to allay excitement and ap
! prehension, saying there will be no ar
rests for opinion-overt acts only i'm
perilled. Fred. Kenneth is dead.
FROM CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, May 2l.-Douglas is conya
! lescent.
~ FROM WASHINGTON.
NWAsHINGroN, May 2l.-The steamer
Frea korn has arrived with two little prize
and dfspsstches from Fort Monroe. 4
passenger reports the throwing Of shell
and shot harmlessl INTO the iorlncation
at Sewelrs Point.
The Niagara has beefN detached TO
more important service and Eeptsced b.
smaller vessels at Charleston.
WASHINGTON, May 2l.-Gossip says thai
the Washington Department have or.
dered the suspension of the mails on the
seaboard and rivers OF seeded States.
The Tribune says that by bold stroke
. L I L.,
thizers has been obtained At a given
hour officials invaded the principal tele
, graph offices in the free States, seizing the
records Of the past year, and that the
government holds home enemies at it
mercy.S
Butler moves Immediately.
FROM BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, May 20.-The Southerneu
opposite Williamsport are 1000 strong.
, FROM INDIANAPOLIS.
4 INDIANAPOLIS, May 2I.-Mr. Dromgol'
who was driven from Dover Hill, Indiana
by the Abolitionists, ten days since. is re
ported returned at the head of 800 Seces
I sionists, and is burning and hanging th'
! Abolitionists.
: FROM FREDERICK.
FREDERICK, Nav 2l.-Two Thousand
Mlselsslp y plans ana TWO regiments OF Ala
bamians arrived at Harper's Ferry yesteI
> day. Fifteen hundred more are ex
= pected.
e At Williamsport they are erecting huts
indicating a permanent camp as base Q
hostile operations into Pennsylvania.
4 The Times Washington correspondent
says the Department have discontinue,
:. the mail through by St. Louis, orleans No
bile via Ponchartrain steamers, New o.
leans via Pensacola, Apalachicola, Ceda
9 Keys and Tampa Bay to Key West. Ais
: the New Orleans and Texas points.
POLITICAL FOREIGN NEWS.
j. FARTHER PoINT, May 2l.-American a
fairs is the most prominent subject of con
r ment introduced into the House of Con
mons. Motions relating to belligerent
e rights and the recognition of the Soutl
II ern Confederacy was postponed, owing
Lord Palmerston's stating that the discu
D. sion of the subjecl was untimely.
:, Active preparations are in progress
q send a powerful British Squadron to tn
E. American coast.
The French Chamber Of Commerce hay
represent the necessity Of like measur
for the protection of the French vessel
a to their government.
20 The harvest prospect in France is bad.
Tmnorkant from Afiasouri