Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-09

johnson Makes Strong Union Speech at
KnozVille, Tenn.-Ertrd Session of the
Nichigan Legislature and The GoUsrnor's
Message-- Union Meetings SaH Being Held
in Western Virgiaid-The Indiana VolIn.
teers Take an Oath 10 AVenge the Wrongs
Done Them By JEFF. DGvfs at BusnG Vista-
Doings Of The Montgomery Burlesque Con-
gress.
LOUISVILLE, May S.-The Surveyor of
Customs has been instructed to prevent the
shipment of arms, munitions of war and pro-
visions to the seeded States, including Ten
nesse, North Carolina and Arkansas, and
intercept such shipments passing by or going
through Louisville.
Especial to the Philadelphia POst.l
PHILADELPHIA, May e.-virginia troops
are concentrating in force at Harper's Ferry,
evidently intending to resist any attempt by
the Government to repossess il. No appre-
hension is felt by the Government of an at
tack on the forces at Cairo.
NEW YORK, May ga gentleman Of this
city, bearer of dispatches to Washington,
reports his conversation with Secretary Sew
ard. He told Mr.. Seward of the determined
feeling in New York TO sustain the Govern
ment, and energetic action was expected of
the Government. Mr.. Seward replied that
the people shouldn't be disappointed, and
he thought they would be we'll satisfied with
what would take place in a very few days.
This gentleman also had a conversation
with Postmaster. General Blair, who gave
him the programme of the Government, aud
thinks it will be effective in quelling the dis
tuTbances.
Troops will probably be sent to New Or
leans.
Mr.. Blair thinks the war will be short,
spirited and energetic.
Especial Dispatch to the Commercial Advertiser
WASHINGTON, May s.-Reported troops
now at Perryville will soon arrive here. 1t
is understood they will land on the Balti-
more side, joining Butler's forces at the Relay
House, and, with troops from Harrisburg,
will make force enough to pass safely through
Baltimore.
NEW YORK, May 8.-The Third Regiment,
U. S. Infantry, under Major Shepard, left by
railroad for Washington Via Baltimore, this
morning.
Senator johnson, of Tennessee, made a
mantul Union speech for the enforcement of
the laws and the preservation of the Union
at all hazards, at Knoxville, few days since.
The speech was received with great applause.
FREDERICK, Nd, May s.-The Legislature,
ing Convention.
WASHINGTON, May Sit is reported that
Ex. Governor Reeder, of Kansas now of
Pennsylvania, will be appointed Brigadier-
General in the army. Lieutenant Jones,
who fred the Harper's Ferry Arsenal, is ap-
pointed Assistant Quartermaster-G General
with the title of Captain.
The Virginians are not ready yet for an
attack on Washington. General Lee insists
that the State line shall not be crossed by
Virginians until they are attacked.
DETROIT, May S.-The extra session of the
Michigan Legislature met at Lansing yester-
day. The Governors Message recommends
that the law of last session providing for
raising two regiments be amended to au.
thorize four more, with power to raise ten
if needed; to pay volunteers while in serv-
ice of the State, preparatory to being mus
tered into service of the United States, the
same rate as they are entitled to after being
mustered into that service; also that all sub
sequent enlistments be for three years unless
sooner discharged. To meet every exigency
be favors loan of not less than one million
dollars, bonds to be issued in small amounts,
in which case he thinks the whole will be
taken by citizens OF this State.
He recommends the Legislature to enact
laws, authorizing townships to levy taxes
for the support of families of Volunteers
He says the National Government can not
longer confne itself to mere defense of the
national domain and property, it must strike
treason wherever it is found; all the delusive
pretences of rebels about coercion and in
vasion of States must be thrown aside, and
full right of the Federal troops to march at
pleasure over every inch of the territory of
the United States, put beyond question.
The State which refuses aid at the lawful
aol nf ba 80 of
taeason as one which makes actual warfare.
NEW York, May s.--The E1press's Wash
ington dispatch says that a schooner fully
Chesapeake and taken to Annapolis. Two
men were captured; the rest escaped in
boats. ...
AEEAPoLIs May 9-Lieutenant Crosby,
United States Navy, arrived here with the
light-boat which was stationed off Windmill
Point and removed by the Secessionists.
When seen she was twelve miles up the
Wicomics River. Her crew deserted her.
Lieutenant Crosby reports seeing q large
number of cavalry on shore. The import
ance of Annapolis as military depot is
daily becoming more apparent.
MILWAUKEE,, May s.-The First Regiment
of Milwaukee Volunteers was reviewed to
day. Rufus King, Minister to Rome, has
been appointed Brigadier-General of the
State.
WHEELING, May ga large Union meet
ing was held at Kingwood, Preston County,
on the 4th inst Resolutions were adopted,
expressing unalterable opposition to the
Ordinance of Secession, and fsvoring di-
vision Of the State, and TO vote for delegate
to Congress. Delegates were appointed to
the Wheeling Conve ntion. -
Nothing has been heard from the Ka-
nawha region. Advices from various West
ern counties indicate great increase in Union
sentiment.
All necessary arrangements are being
made for holding the Convention in this city
on Monday next. Fourteen counties have
thus far appointed delegates.
A great deal of enthusiasm is manifested
over the receipt of two thousand stand oi
Government arms, which reached here
to-day. .'........... n q
IED1ANAPoIIs, May s.-Colonsl Wallace's
Zouaye Regiment was presented with two
silk flags this afternoon-one by the ladies
Of Indianapolis, the other by the ladies Of
Terra Haute. After the present tation cere.
monies, the whole regiment knelt down and
took oath to protect the American flag and
avenge the wrongs done Indiana volunteer:
by Jefferson Davis, at the battle of Buens
Vista.
Inc seventh heglmeuI kOOlOnel OumOnIS
was also presented with silk flag by the
ladies Of Aurora. -.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, May 8.--The Posta
Department is ready to take charge of the
mails at any moment Congress directs. ThG
office seal, book, blanks, routes, and clerica
force are complete, and no detention Of thu
mails is feared in consequence of any policy
which the Lincoln Government may adopt.
In Congress to-day, President Cobb read I
dispatch from D. P. Hail. Commissioner from
Georgia, announcing that Arkansas hAt
passed unanimously an unconditional ordi
nance of secession. ia Odd yrrf.
Morton, of Florida offered resolution o
inquiry as to the propriety of appointing
chaplains in the navy. Adopted. i1
Mr.. 0chiltree, Of Texas, offered bill pro
viding for compensation TO disbnEsing Of
fcers of the several Executive Departments
Conrad, of Louisiana, offered motion TO
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