The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-17


Nov York, May is.
Col. Apdarson left this morning FOR Gin
cinpati via Pittsburgh.
The Worlds Warrington dispatch saya;--
I've gentlemen connected with Southern
telegraph lines, and furnished with passes
by Gov. Pickens. have arrived, and confirm
all reports about military preparations in
North Carolina and Virgins. Bsauregard
had not been in Richmond. The prevailing
sentinent 10 that IN attack must and will Be
made on Warrington. II Was thought that
Davis would take the field on the border o.
soon - military preparations are completed.
Gen. Leo 10 chief commander Of foross in
Virginia. Gov. Lstoher has prohibited mil
itary authorityfrom giving passes TO per-
sons to leave the State.
Baltimore, May Is
Governor Hicks has issued . proclamation
10 answer to the Presidents requisition for
troops. lie calls on the loyal citizens Of
Maryland to volunteer their services to the
extent Of four regiments for three months,
to serve within the limits OF Maryland, or
for the defense OF the Capital, subject TO ths
orders OF the CommAnder-in Chief Of the
q. 8.
A portion Of the lst Pennsylvania rexi-
mont arrived at Woodbury. this morning,
and the rest Of the regiment 10 distributed
along tho line Of the road from the Pennsyl-
vania line down. II 10 expected that largo
body will come down to- day. Early this
morning RinRgold's artillery passed through
the city on their way to Washington. Two
thousand troops via Pennsylvanis are now
landing At Locust Point. Il i supposed they
are en- route for Washington.
Wheeling, May Is.
Nothing OF special importance occurred in
the Convention this morning. The regular
business Was Oarlisle's motion OF last night
to re-commit the report Of the Committee on
State and Federal Relations.
Mr.. Wiley, Of Nonongahela, finished his
speech, opposing the motion and advo eating
the adoption OF the report Of the COMMITTEE.
He vas followed by Mr.. Paulstry, or Mason,
who also opposed Mr.. Oarlisle's proposition
st this time.
WASHINGTON, May Is.
In consequence Of the pressing public
affairs no personal application for appoint
ments will be endorsed
Adi't Gen. Thomas says out Of the
whole number Of troops he has admins
tered oath of allegiance to, only thirty
had refused, and in no instance did re-
fusal originate in disloyalty but from fam
ily or business ties.
New YoRx, May Is.
The Savannah News states that on the
morning Of the 9th heavy cannonading was
heard in the direction Of the Carolina coast
at sea.
The Vigo arrived this morning. No
News.
Gov. Hicks replies to Mayor Brown
charge that he authorized the destruction
of the bridges. He denies the charge and
says that "if the Mayors communication
and accompanying certificates have in
duced any person to doubt my true posi-.
ton in the premise. l respectfully ask q
suspension Of judgment until sufficient
time be afforded me to collect the necessa-
nv preof, and shows shall be able to
that the burning Of the bridges. DC,
were all part of conspiracy against the
Government
The city is quiet Numbers Of the
Massachusetts, and New York Regiment,
are strolling the streets wholly unarmed
generally in couples. having full confidence
in the loyalty of the city. Rumors are
anoat that Gen. Butler will make another
test to-day Of those in high position
WAsHIEoros, May Is.
Batler's Baltimore proclama ton has beer
emphatically approved BY Gen. Scott.
| Ii lie probable that Marshal Kane, Of Bal
timore, will shortly be arrested.
A spy has been captured having dispatche
corcealed in the panel OF bic carriage 70
/ Gen. Lee, Virginia rebel commander.
/ Ii 10 understood that the Government i
fully prepared TO protect the Union men o
Northern Virginia at any moment when 1t
assistance 10 invoked.
INV YoaK, May Is.
Capss. Engle and McKinstry went to Europe l
the Adriatic 10 purchase steam gun-boAts for th
/ Government for coast guard.
The Worlds Washington dispatch reports q
telegraphic communication south Of Washingto
suspended--ths secessionists having removed III
wirss. nav company has been formed emhracin
/ all the Sou harn lines.
i The Cabinet held meeting to-day.
i Trains on the old schedule will BE- renewed Thur
day between Washing ton and the North.
The European news IL highly interesting to tt
Il Government.
i Baltimore May Is.
II Is reported that feet Of seven steamers, wi,
troops, are coming up the river.
i WASHINGTON, May Is.
il The assurances that the Administratio
is vigorously prosecuting its measure
, against the insurrectionary States have
, substantial basis. All the Members OF ii
Cabinet, together with the President, Al
{. animated by common principle in furtl
ering the plans for the consummation
!, the Governments policy. An increase
J stimulus, however, was applied to-da,
A Committee Of prominent gentlems
: from the city Of New York had long il
! terview with them and their result wa
! their consent to accept the services Of
. additional regiments from New York
0 This meets with the concurrence of Lieu
Gen. Scott. The Committee urges mo
prompt and effective measures with