The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-15

nuWOrr0 over the N0rtOoFu Gent. n. ~. ~.
Meneasy has been largely reinforced to day
/ fFom ABHaPeiiss
I Men working under the direction Of the
: city 20 day have been building the center
bridge, and II will be ready for the passage
Of trains to morrow.
Some merchants from Baltimore visited
the Massachusetts, 9th regiment st the Relay
House, and presented them with an Amsri-
can Flag.
A wagon load Of military goods, bound
for Harper's Ferry was seized on the Fred
erick road last night BY tho troops.
New York, May Is.
The Herald's dispatch says the Govern
fHeHt agent reports tho rebels occupying the
Virginia and also the Maryland side and are
apprehensive Of an attack from tho Federal
troops.
They were receiving supplies, arms and
munitions from Baltimore and had militia
| nv road direct to that city. The Government
| will soon cut OF this road.
| II 10 said that the New Orleans, Alabama
and Tennessee regiments reached Richmond
Yesterday. The New Orleans regiment be-
ing armed only with short swords and pis-
tolls.
| The Baltimore correspondent OF the Tri-
bune Of Saturday says band OF VirginiaHs
we're Joined by Baltimerians and have sd-
vanced from Harper's Ferry and seized Mon
aciacy bridge and Frederick junction and
expected to throw q detachment into Freder-
ick City.
Especial to Tribnne:]
Agents sent from sen. Scott's Office to re.
connoitre in the South, are daily returning.
All say there were large bodies Of men at
Richmond, Linchburg, Montgomery, N. Or
leans and Pensacola. They oil agree that
LAX
and that If that plan was abandoned the
leaders will 6nd il difficult to restrain the
troops.
All the troops captured in Texas and 70.
leased on parole, will be required to renew
; their full obligations to the Government, and
a refusal to take the oath will be met by in
slant dismissAl from service.
Gov. Sprague's regiment yesterday made
J up purse Of $1,000 for the sisters of young
Howard who was murdered by the police
} men.
The cavalry regiment which Carl Schurx
10 to raise viii be one OF the most effective
: ia the service. The object is to enlist men
who have seen service and need no drilling.
II 10 we'll known that there are hundreds OF
men in the West who have seen service in
Europe, md to such men Government will
undoubtedly furnish uniforms, equipments
and horses.
The Herald's Washington dispatch SAYS
spies are plenty in the midst OF the federal
troops and elsewhere, but there being no
declaration OF war made, they cannot be
treated 40 spice; they must be proved to be
traitors to their country and be dealt with
90 such.
Word has been sent to Gov. Andrew,
that her citizens are imprisoned without of
Tense at Richmond and Charleston; what
course he will pursue relative to it, remAins
10 be seen.
A Polish gentleman, formerly a colonel
in the Polish legation, Was rendered . high
position 10 the Southern army, by Gov.
Moore, of Alabama, who ut the same time
requested him to bring drawings OF the for.
tifications in the harbor. He replied that his
next visit South will be as an enemy to trail
tors TO the flag OF bis adopted country.
A The Times dispatches state that Gen.
Scott has sent orders for the fertilization
Of the heights at Cairo commanding Birds
Point which no regards rs the only assaila-
bic point at that part.
Montreal, May l3.
No signs Of the steamer Nova Scotia 81 Ear.h.s
ToiIt THIS morning. weather calm and foegy
4 Gardners Island, MAY 49,
Two privateers were captured by frgate between
the Island aud Montauk. Saturday D. m. after three
hours severe cannonading. They were brought into
New London on Saturday night.
Wheeling, May Is.
Greatest enthusiasm prevails here Gags flying in
all directions; large numbers Of delegates TO the
Convention arrived on trains from the interior and
on boats from the river counties this A. M. large
crowd assembled in front Of the Mcclure House.
Speeches were delivered by Carlisle, Pierpont
Brown, Wiley and other prominent delegates. Some
speakers took the ground that the position OF West
Virginia neutrality while others favored i'm
mediate division. The State Convention assembled
atll o'clock, temporar lily organizing by calling IN.
B. Tnn to the Chair the opening prayer was made
I by Rev. LASTLY. Motion made to admit tn the
, floor all persons here from any Western county
Discussion arose; some maintaining that only those
furnished with proper credentials were entitled to
seat. Subject finally referred to committee on cre-
dentials. and the Convention adjourned till o'clock
ST. Louis, May IL.
Gen. Froat's brigade was released from
the arsenal this evening. The of6cers were
! liberated on parole OF honor, and the men
. took oath not to bear arms against the Uni
ted States Government during the present
var. Report having gained credence that
Federal troops had Conc to Jefferson City to
, take Governor Jackson prisoner and to dis
. perse the Legislature, Geo. r. Taylor, Presi-
dent OF the road, authoritatiyely cnntradicts
the rumor, and says the troops At the Pacific
4. K. Dsrot are simply stationed there to see
that DO troops or munitions Of var aratrsns.
ferred to or from the oity. The officers dis.
claim any interference with the management
. OF thc road and trains will run regularly
. The Governor, however, has caused one span
Of the Usage Bridge to be destroyed, which
will necessitato change OF oars. Two req.
iments Of Home Guards are patrolling the
streets to preserve order, and about one han.
dred men are stationed about the Democrat
: Office. Several shooting ARRAYS occurred
during the day, but the CITY 10 quiet to- night,
and heavy rain 10 now falling. A large
body ~ troop. came ac=a &C lie AA..;:sl .ni
: Chicago railroad this afternoon, and passed
I on 80 Beiiesille, Illinois, about IL miles frnm