The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-27
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Washington, May 25-5 p. m.

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Washington. May 25-5 p. m.
Some Of the troops who 30 hastily crossed
the river this afternoon expecting to meet
| the enemy, have returned disappointed. The
proceedings, however, demonstrated the IA
ciity and expedition with which forces can
be thrown into Virginia.
Especial to Tribune.
Advicts from IT. Monroe state that it Was
intended to make general attack on bat
trrtrs Tuasaay Hight, bat the attack was de-
ferred alter consultation between Com.
Stripphsm and Gen. Butler. 1t is not known
| what time operations will commence. Every
thing is prepared for q movement at q mo-
ment's notice.
The Cumberland, Perry and Yankee Star
will enga &c the battery, acting In oonJunc-
ton with the forces landing from the pro-
pellers.
Especial to Post.
| II 10 ex rected tina. the Government forces
will soon advance into the interior Of Vir-
GINA. via the Orange q Alex. r. r. Occoq-
uan, Va, gave 60 votes against secession,
but the rebel troops marched into town the
next day and drove ont the Union men.
| The rebels are said to be concentrating
troops Is miles helca Alexandria for an at
tack.
Advices from Culpeppsr say the rebels are
! determined to make an effort to dlslodge the
U. s. troops.
[CommercialS Special.
Bridges have been destroyed by federal
authorities, between Alexandria and Lees-
burg.
An account just received from Virginia,
which seems to be truthful, says the cause
Of the alarm Of battle was that the Fed
eral picket guard a. Little Falls, near Ar
lington, were driven in by rebels. The latter
were put to flight.
Washington, May Is.
The President while accompanying the
remains II Col. Ellsworth to the cars was
informed by a courier OF the stirring hostii-
tiles on tie Virginia side.
Gen. Mansfield was similarly advised, and
this was the foundation Of the militar J
movements here to day.
A dense smoke was seen meanwhile seen
on the line Of Arlington Heights and can.
nonading heard. The latter, however, we're
| funeral minute guns, and the former proba-
bly, from camp Ares.
The troops now here have been ordered to
hold themselves in readiness to march at q
moments notice.
The utmost vat ,hfulness on the part OF
the military authorities and guards against
the approach of the seceesionists is every
where manifest.
Leavenworth, May Is.
4 The II. s. forces from Indian country west
OF Kansas, comprising six companies OF cav.
airy and Eve Of infantry, under command OF
Lieut.. Col. Emery, are within few days
march of this city, with all means OF trans.
portation and plenty OF subsistence. On the
fpxas frontier they male rapid retrograde
march and captured % Texans, who had
been lodging the troops some time. They
were held prisoners one day and discharged.
The regiment of Kansas volunteers for
years. service is being mustered. IL 10 not
} known by the State military authorities
whether any three months volunteers will
be accepted by the government.
Il. F. Conway has been nominated for r..
election to Congress from this State.
! Dubuque, May "a.
/ The Washington Guards, Capt. r. G. Her.
ron, numb ering one hundred men, turned
out TO day, marched to the public square
with arms reversed, drums muiled, and COL
ors shroujed in Grape, in respect to the mem
DRY of Col. Ellsworth. The oath Of ale
glance WINS administered to them by Judge
: Pollock, and not man refused taking ths
oath, after which the company we're address
ed by Col. Heath. Rev. DIR. Smith and Other
eminent citizens. The Guards leave 70,
their rendezvous at keokuk on Thursds,
alx. -Tla> III! b. accompanied by cnmran
les from McGreeor and northern Iowa. The,
form part Of the 81 regiment called by Thu
. State.
Harrisburg, May Is.
{, Attorney General Pnrviance has resigned
e In his letter 10 the Governor no says for ren
sons which appeal to my self-respect, can
2 not consent to continue any longer in con
y neciion with your administration.
n New York, May rs.
y Among the Arago's passengers was MI
n Judd, minister TO Prussia. The Great Eas
tern took 1914 passengers.
Col. Aliens regiment embarked on tn
, steamer Ariel for IT. Monroe.
,, BrrraLo, Nav 25.
Flags are flying at half mast in this and all oths
a Eastern cities for the death Of Col Ellsworth gre
!. Indignation and sorrow expressed.
4 WASHINGTON, May 25
:. Western Virginia is an exception to the order
- the L. NJ General for the stoppage of the mails
y. the seeded States Every facility will be afords
for postal accommodations in that section.
There is great deal Of coal ON the way fro
IN Cumberland Md to Tide Water, the principal
40 only difficulty il the way Of which is the refusal
- the rebel troops at Harper's Ferry to allow it
- pass
ct night. There is no doubt the government has Sc
81 advanced parties to take such measures regar
ing the railroad bridges, &c, to impede the q
vance Of the confederate troops
90 Col. EIlsworth's remains were this morning co
ts viewed 10 the east room OF the Presidents houi
I" where they lay IN state.
WASHINGTON, May Is.
e. There were reports Of fighting in the ghb,
ht hood Of Arlington and Alexandria, but ii proves
~ be a mistake. Col. Eilsworths funeral took pla
4, this morning from the Executive Mansion. I
- hearse was followed by the Zonaves, among who
IT. the avenger Of Ellsworth. He carried tho ide
r. ,;cal s.cass;,n Hay tara downs hv tha da.aa saa