New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-16

at Locust Point. Their destination is supposed to
be Washington. = "
Gov. Letcher has prohibited the military authori-
ties from giving persons passes to leave Virginia
Inc war Department estimates that so OOg troops
on Saturday, will be at Washington, Baltimore and
Annapolis. II
1t is reported that seven steamers, with Federal
troops, are coming up the bay.
The Case Of Captain Mcdonald.
ST. LOUIS, May 15.--rhe case of Captain Nc.
Donalds writ of habeas corpus was brought up be-
fore Judge Treat.
Gen. Harney substantially replied that Captain
mcDonald was taken prisoner while supporting an
assemblage in opposition to the Federal Govern
ment, Mcdonald was not at She arsenal nor within
the jurisdiction of the Court THAT the Washington
authorities have the matter in charge, and he
should carry out their Instructions.
The case was postponed till Monday next.
Gen. Scott on Buffers Proclamation.
WASHINGTON, May l5.-scott emphatically ap-
proves OF Gen. Butler's proclamation that the
troops in Maryland are to enforce the laws.
Arrest Of One Of General Lees Spies.
II IS probable that Marshall Kane, of Baltimore,
will be shortly arrested.
spy was arrested here to-day with dispatches
for Gen. Lee. ta& a1r
1t is understood that the Government is fully pre-
pared to protect the Union men of Western Vir-
ginia. -
Mr.. Ross Wnans who has been arrested on a
charge of selling guns to the Yirginians. will be
sent to Annapolis for trial.
Maryland Regiments for Lincoln.
Governor Hicks says that Maryland will have
five regiments next week for the Government.
Removal of Washington's Remains.
1t is again rumored that the Virguians contem.
plate removing Washinston's remains from Mount
Vernon. .
Suspension of the Telegraph.
New York, May 15-The Worlds Washington
dispatch reports all telegraph communications by
the seaboard with the South suspended, the Sc
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company IS being organized embracing all the
Southern lines. tTaa"&aas-
The railway trains between Washington and the
North will resume their trips on Thursday.
Major Anderson in Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG, May l5.-Major Anderson arrived
here to-day, and was greeted with cheers by an
immense concourse.
He stated to Gov. Curtin that Mr. John G. Breck-
inridge would join him at Cincinnati to command
under him. This produced profound sensation,
Major Anderson also stated that q European
steamer yesterday brought large quantity of
improved arms for the Federal Government and
that each succeeding steamer would bring more.
More Troops Accepted from New York
WAsHINGroN, May l5.-The Government, by the
advice of Gen. Scott has accepted the fourteen ad-
ditlonal regiments from New York.
Virginia Troops in View Of Washington.
1tis reported that the virginians are throwing
up defences within spyglass view of Washington.
U. S. Court of Claims.
The U. s. Court of Claims has adjourned till the
4th of July.
Strange Movements in Washington
ALEXANDRIA,, May l5.--There were some mys-
terious movements going on in Washington this
morning. The Rhode island regiment was ordered
at an early hour to be in readiness to march at
moments notice. The caissons of their batteries
were quickly gatherd up.
Probable Occupation of Western Virginia
Wheeling and Northwestern Virginia will pro-
int IF
The Maryland Legislature adjourned yesterday,
after passing resolutions appointing Committee
OF eight; four to wait on Lincoln, and four on
President Davis, to obtain cessation of hostties
until the meeting of Congress.
The Adams Express Company.
AUGUSTA, May 15.--We learn from good author
ity that the Southern stockholders Of the Adams
Express have purchased all the property, privileges
and interests of the company in the Southern Con
federacy. The new company will organize in
few days. Meanwhile the business will continue
without interruption.
Seizure and Surrender OF Arms.
BALTlMoRE, May To- The Maryland Guards
stripped the armory of six hundred Mimic rifles
add secreted them
The authorities, after some opposition, surren-
dered fifteen dray loads of arms to Gen. Butler.
Military Movements on the Potomac.
WASHINGTON, May l5--Measures are contempla.
ted for the support of Andrew johnson and friends
in Tennessee.
tackled from Pennsylvania or Maryland, without
strong corps from Washington to cut off sucoor
from Southern Virginia.
The steamer Pawnee is increasing her armament
Hon. Daniel b. Sickles has offered his brigade for
the whole war, which has been accepted.
Forts Riley and Leavenworth haV. been ordered
to be cleared of sympathizers with the secession
lists.
Northern missionaries here are urging the Gov
eminent to station an army there.
Strict orders have been given to search the pub
lie buildings, because powder has been found in
some of them. ~M
Great discomfort il IS reported prevails among
the military at Harper's Ferry. The Vrginians are
indignant that Gov. Letcher has prohibited the ex-
portation of provisions for any purpose.
Troops at Washington.
WASHINGTON, May l5.-The War Department cal
cuates the concentration OF so 900 troops at Wash
ington this week.
Whereabouts of Major Anderson.
New York, May l5.-Major Anderson has left for
Cincinnati.
The sentiment prevails that Washington will be
attacked.
Governor Hicks With the Abolitionists.
BALTIMORE May l5.--Gov Hicks requests the
loyal citizens of Maryland to volunteer fonr reg-
ments to defend the capital, and serve the General
Government within Maryland.
Latest from Washington.
WASHINGTON, May l5-The Postmaster General
has annued the mail contract between st. Louis
and Memphis, on account of the forcible stoppage
Of steamers conveying the mails.
Federal Troops for Kansas.
The Government has accepted the services of
two Kansas regiments, of one for three months the
other for three years.
Western Virginia.
HARRISBURG, Pa, May l5.-Western Virginians
say that fortv-fve counties will form separate
State.
Two thousand troops of Western Virginia have
been sworn into the Federal service.
All Ohio valley supplies have been cut off from
Virginia.
Latest from Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, May l5.-Gen. Butler has issued his
proclamation that the troops here are TO enforce
the laws.
Mr.. Ross Wnans has been arrested at the Relay
House. He preferred bail, which was refused.
Missouri State Forces
ST. Louis, May 15.-Mr Sterling Price has been
appointed Major General of the Missouri State
forces.
The Federal volunteers have been removed from
the Pacific and North Missouri depots.
Later from California.
FoRT KEARNEY. May l5.--The Pony Express,
with San Francisco dates to the 4th, has reached
this point.
The intelligence by the arrival contains nothing
Of importance.