The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-05-29
From Fridays Dailier. Msy "a.


From Fridays Dailies, May "a.
WAsHINoTox, May 90. Thursdays Charles.
ton Courier says merchants are preparing to
visit European marts for the selection of sup
plies and to open correspondence for direct
trade A private letter from New Orleans, re-
ceyed at Charleston, says the Ocean Eagle had
been captured By privateer and brought into
that port. "|
A dispatch to the Petersburgh Express dated
Norfolk, Tuesday, says the Yankee steamers
opened fire second time on the Sewall Point
batteries, but were beaten off.
Dispatches by the Persia state that the agents
Of the rebel government have explored Europe
in vain for arms, munitions or money in ex-
change for their bonds. Dudley Mann sought
an interview with George Peabody, in hopes of
negotiating a loan, but was politely but firmly
refused.
In no case had they found their securities
marketable, at the largest discount they could
offer any temptation.
! detachment OF the Massachusetts Fifth,
numbering twelve men, went last night to haul
down secession flags in Alexandria. They
spent the whole night IN the expedition. They
were fred at four times by the picket guard
while going down the river. Not flag was fly .
ing IN Alexandria. a4
The blockade Of Charleston ia still tempora
rily raised, According to the latest advces at
the Navy Department, tho impression prevails
that Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, and the
mouth OF the Mississippi, are all blockaded at
this time.
The official report OF the action between the
u. 8. Steamer Star and the Sewal's Point bat
terry. has heen received at the Navy Department
The Star fired 1872 shell and other shots at The
battery. Had to stop firing for want Of am
muni.ion. Was struck by five balls, but only
Sigh ly damaged. Two men were slightly
wounded.
From official statements il appears that the
Navy has lost 1913 officers since the beginning
of the secession movement The resignations
Of so have been accepted. The balance, inclu-
| ding Capts. Buchanan and MagrudeF, are strick
en- rom the roll.
Advlces from the South state that General
johnson, late OF U. :. A.. will take command
OF the rebel forces at HarperS Ferry, and Gen.
Beauregard at Norfolk.
On Mnnday and Tuesday several steamers
were engaged incruising near Virginia batter.
les, and were fred into, bu, no damage was
done The fire was not returned. '
A steamer arrived to day from cruise on
The Potomac. She found earthworks on Aequia
+ creek, but no guns were seen.
A steamer left here this evening for Fortress
Monroe There was 5000 men within the
walls of the Fortress 5s5'a'2 f3 88
Government will not accept George Copways
800 Michigan Chippewa Indians.
The several artillery corps, consisting Of sew
en- splendid batteries, have been organized into
a single battalion under command Of Major
F Sherman, Of the regular army. t'a
lett from Virginia states that there are
between $4,000 and 10000 men under arms in
that State chiefly posted at Richmond Nor
folk and Harpey's Ferry, ,or within hail. IL al
so stated that private advices confirm the re-
port Of large arrival OF arms at the South
from abroad These were shipped from Europe
early in April, consisting Of over 100000 mus
kets and rifles and ample supplies Of powder
and percussion caps, and machines for making
the latter.
PH1LADELpH1A, May 23d.-In consequence
exposures made by the Press, the Grand j. ury
. made an investigation into the Army contracts
. especially co'hing ami blankets They fine
there has been great swindling. "
BALT1MoRE, May 23.-The British ship All
bon went ashore near Cape Henry, and will b
total loss. The Virginlans having removed
3 Cape Henry light, and built q fire on The beaci
I some half mile away, deceived the Captain
causing the disaster.
ST LOUIS, May 23--About 5000 pounds 0
lead, en- route for the South, were seized yes
terday at Ironton, on the Iron Mountsin Rail
road, by order Of Gen. Lyon. Some resistanc.
was offered by a party Of citizens, and severa
shots were fred on both sides, but nobody wa
hurt.
BosroS, May GA letter from Bostor
shipmaster dated Havre says the ship Matilda
OF Charleston, had the Palmetto flag flying
but was not allowed to enter the DICK until tn
Stars and Stripes were displayed sa
: CHAMDERspURa, May %. Wednesday nigh
5 a party Of V rginians attempted 10 seize til
Jerry boat on the Potomac, near Clear Spring
but were driven off.
NEW YoRK, May ga letter from an Off
r Ger of the Monticello, says the rebels pat fiy
Iboles into her. and two men were wounded
$4,000 worth OF bank notes on the Whit
4 field Bank, Dalton, La, were seized to-day.
The Keystone State broughta party Of reiu
] gees from Virginia, in a destitute eondia ion.
The British bark Hiawatha, OF and for Liv
erpool, with cargo Of tobacco. while attempt
ing to run The blockade was seized and q priz
4 crew placed on board rom the Minnesota.
4 The ship John Jarvis, OF Boston, was capsu
u red by New Orleans privateer, at Balizs,
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From Saturdays Dalies, May IS.
WAsHINeToN, May "a. AT 4 O'Clock thi
I morning, the Captain Of the Pawnee, demanded
|, the surrender Of "A exandria. a