Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-05-21


 CINCINNATI, May r Anderson has arr rived here and been most enthusiastically re- ceived.
 FROM KENTUCKY.
 LOUISVILLE, May 1.-The Kentucky Legis- lature has passed bill legalizing the snspen- sion of specie payments by the banks and resolutions that Kentucky should maintain strict neutrality during the present contest, and approbative of Gov. Magotfin's refusal to furnish troops to the federal government. The Union vote for Border State Delegates amounted in eighty-nine counties to 98,OO0, with eighteen counties yet to hear from. The Presidential vote in November was l46,OOO. FROM WASHINGTON.
 WASHINGTON, May 17.-Wm. c. Coffin of Indiana. has been appointed Southern Super intendant of Indian Affairs. The entire river service in the seeded States will probably be discontinued in the course of few days.
 The reported attack is not confirmed. No batteries have been erected near Arlington Heights.
 Gen. Wool has been ordered to Fortress Monroe.
 The Postmaster General intends suspending the steam mail service in the seeded States.
 The story about the removal of Washing toms remains is wholly false.
 Ringgold's artillery was grossly insuted while passing through the city.
 It is reported that Virginia troops have been removed from Maryland in consequence of the relnonstrances of Gov. Hicks.
 Charleston harbor is efficiently blockaded by Huntsville and Niagara.
 There are no troops within a radius of five miles around Washington.
 Engineer Hatswell was arrested at Harper's Ferry. bnt was released, because New York despalcl.es said if they hung him they would Lang every Virginian North.
 WAsHlNGToN. May 18.-Dipomatic ser vices say that great anxiety is manifested by heir several governments as to the victory ill the present contest. They think if forced to take sides they wi have to look after cotton and free trade. England is disposed to move careful ', and is trying to make France take the lead.
 The auihority for the foregoing is Jer- seynan. just arrived from South Carolina He report> that all agent of Napoieon. named Barronche, is travelling through the South.
 Lincoln has assembled the Cabinet in g, eat haste--Seward sent for Butler.
 Government means to deal with Missouri as 1t ha, dealt with Maryland, and has con cluded to take charge of the Hannibal and St. Jo, eph rail oad.
 The government has concluded the appor- tionment of collectors for Southern ports. The duties are to be collected on board the Men of- War.
 The President has authorized Daniel E.. Sickles to raise division of ten thousand men within sixteen days, promising him a ina or- generalship.
 WAsHrNGroN, May is.-- Mullgan's brigade has been accepted for the war.
 FROM MISSOURI.
 ST. LoUts. May 1.-The Camp Springs and Heights near the reservoir are occupied by ,he federal troops as protective measure.
 The attemp. to rescue Mr. Donald, en route to Casseyvilie, was prevented by reinforce ments.
 Several Unionsts have been driven from D, otect citizens l50 secessionists have been taken, whereof nine were held as prisoners of war. Gen. Price has ordered the ilnme- diate organization of the militia for the pio- tecton of citizens, irrespective of their po- itical creeds.
 Nearly goo Irishmen have enlisted in the federal service.
 ATcHIsoN, May 1S.-A large meeting was held here yesterday, at which the citizens pledged themselves to protect all Government and other freight.
 ST. Lou1s, May l8.-The federal authori- ties have retaken several cannons, pistols and some ammunition which had been taken from lhe police commissioners and have them sent to the arsenal.
 FROM MASSACHUSETTS.
 BosToN, May 1.-The Massachusetts Le- gisture has appropriated $3,000,0 for the equipment of the State militia, and $7 7,00O,0oO for government loan.
 FROM NEW YORK.
 NEW YORK, May 17.-The Wabash was commissioned yesterday.
 The steamer Komah, which left on the llth, reports that yacht had been taken by the steamship St. Louis.
 Ross Winans has been released upon agree ing to do nothing hostile to the federal govern ment.
 The remains of Washington have not been removed.
 Brig. Gen. Munafuld has stopped Adams x Co.'s Express from carrying letters, &c. into Virginia.
 Secretary Seward writes to the agent of the New York and Virginia Steamship Company that recipiants of money from secessionlsts for vessels seized by them will be punished by the government for treason. FROM MARYLAND. BALTIMoRE, May I7.-Federal Hill has been deserted by order of Gen. Caldwallader who forms an encampment near Fort Nc Hen Col Jones succeeds Butler as Brigadiel General. Butler will soon have 15,OO0 mel and a squadron at Monroe.
 Smith of Virginia, told Gen. Thomas Vir ginia never meant to invade Washington, ou Was determined to naitain her ground.