Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-14
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day or two. Winans and some others, rank g.
J cessionists, will receive attention. e
Commodore BnchApan, late of Washingtc
Navy Yard, has signifed his desire to reca
his resignation, but the Government will NJ
T consent E3gtHt b.
Q The Union men in Virginia who occupy th
Congressional District on the Potomac, inclu
ding Fairfax county, will run candidate 70
the Federal Congress. The latest news fror
that region states that Charles II. Upton, Q
Fairfax, agrees to run. I, "a
A A gentleman from Richmond says that ,00
rebel troops are now stationed in that city, an,
that is, 600 other troops are scattered through
Virginia. He also states that an attack will b
made from the direction Of Harper's Ferry OF
the United States troops at the Relay House
and that General Lee, commander of the Vir
ginia forces, threatens Western Maryland and
Pennsylvania from the samepoint. These are
mere reports. n
Especial to the N. Y. Commercially
WARRINGTON, May 13,-Evidence that can't
be contradicted is proving to the Administra-
tion that reasonable operations are going on
among the citizens of Baltimore. The Govern
ment will take decisive measures 10 execute ita
authority in that city. The Union men must be
sustained, and Baltimore must be kept loyal to
the Government. 4nf.
Ten companies of the 9th Regiment of Cav.
airy, admirably mounted, are expected to arrive
here during the present week. 'a w,'s' -ss,.
WASHINGTON, May 13 The Secretary of the
Treasury has just issued circular to all collec
tore, surveyors and other officers Of the Gus.
toms, precisely similar to that recently address.
ed to those on Northern and Western waters
relative TO commerce with insurrectionary States,
with the following additions: . .,
Among prohibited supplies are coats, tele-
graph instruments, wires,. porous cups, plati-
mas, sulphuric acid, zines, and all other tele-
graphic materials. 't -N
II is satisfactorily ascertained that the whole
number of troops in Virginia do not exceed 3O,-
OOO, one.ffth being in Richmond.
The ultimate direction of troops now here and
daily arriving Is q matter of conjecture, the
Administration keeping it secret.
No doubt that, among other vigorous meas
ures determined on, is the construction of from
forty to fifty gun boats by contract for opera
tions in shallow waters. Nssh
Montreal firm offers TO take million
Treasury notes at par.
THE Worlds Washington Correspondence1
An attempt was discovered to-day TO
poison number Of the 18th Regiment, of New
York.
Several are now i'll.
It appears that some sugar was used which
contained arsenic.
WASHINGTON, May 13-The Navy Depart. |
ment expects the ports of Charleston, Savannah,
and the mouth Of the Mississippi, to be bockaded |
in the course OF a week.. ,lIp., ...'
The Government contemplates the erection |
OF earthworks at regular intervals along railroad |
lines leading from the North through Mary
land.
Preliminary surveys are now making.
The Capital is now surrounded by circle of
encampment, controlling all roads TO Virginia
and Maryland. s .rl.
Capt. Pope, Of the Typographical Engineers,
who mustered the Illinois troops into service, is
here.
The State authorities of Illinois were anxious
% secure his services as General commanding
he volunteer forces, but could not obtain the
consent Of the War Department, whose rule not
o detach any officers from the regular army,
n view of the formation of new regiments, will
lot be deviated from.
Capt. Pope says Cairo is perfectly safe, and
he reports Of an impending attack by the rebel
lroops without foundation. /
The Pawnee is now anchored at the main
wharf of Alexandria, with her guns loaded and
run of OF the port holes. She crossed to stop
interference with the free navigation of the
Potomac, attempted several times within the
last few days by the rebel garrison Of the town.
i, Her appearance produced quite panic among
The secessionists. -. r.. ,-,a s-,.T
WASHINGTON, May / 9Th. - General Butler has
ordered out parts of Colonel JONES' Camp at
Relay House, to be extended, this P. NJ some
10 miles towards Harper's Ferry.
They will act in conjunction with an adyanc-
ing force from Chambersburg, whose operations
will be against Harper's Ferry. l,a5 rfH |
These advanced outposts are also intended
TO cut off the flying rebels from Baltimore, who,
II is supposed, have attempted TO escape from
General Buffers forces. 1000 troops under Col
onel Jones entered the city this P. M.
This movement was made in consequence of
reports that another attempt was being made to |
revive the war spirit in that city, and to prevent
the passage OF troops and destroy the Rail |
Roads. |
[Tribunes Dispatch. eH II
WAsHINaroN, May l3.-Mr. McMullen has |
just got in from Richmond. He says there we're |
l0,0OO troops there, 10000 at Norfolk, 1000 at
Harper's Ferry; and others were preparing to |
cave Richmond for the latter place.
Business in these places is entirely suspend
ed. ,.,.'. 80
The Posts special.l ..
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Preparations Indicate |
that the Government Is getting ready for con- |
test at Harper's Ferry. t4 .aa
The Worlds Washington special dispa tsh
,ays Barksdale writes that he has company |
IN Virginia which he intends marching on Wash.
ngton. nE
Forty cannon are planted at Harper's Ferry.
The Pawnee is anchored off Alexandria.
1900 Alabama troops and twenty cannon we're |
landed last night at Manassas Junction, en-
route to Harper's Ferry.
The Express Dispatch says the British Minis
ter has applied for permission to ship certain |
productions, particularly tobacco, from Virginia
TO England to fulfil contracts, but the Govern |
ment politely declined. Part Of the feet has
been ordered home from the coast Of Africa
The best feeling prevails between the British |
Minister and our Government. ts-7l
Times Washington Dispatch.
There are now in this city, or within sight of
the capital, about 81 900 men. 1nr-g
Gen. Butler dined in Baltimore to-day. No
attempts were made to annoy him, and every
courtesy was extended both to himself and bis
staff. The Goth has been accepted to serve dur
ing the war. r.ia'g enq nac1 9l ro7g