Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-05-30
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hearse was follored BY The Zouaves, among
whom was, the asenger of Ellsworth. He
carried the idsntical secession flag torn down
by de ceased. Then followed the President
Secretaries Seward and Smith, officers of
the Zouares in carriages, the military, dc
All the bells were tolled and flags were at
half mast and draped in mourning. & -
There were reports of fighting in the
neighborhood of Arlington and Alexandra
but it proves to he mistake. 'i1 J12
An account Just received from Virginia,
which seems to be truthful, says the cause
of theialarm of battle was that the Fed
eral picket guard at Little Falls, near Ar
lington, were driven in by the secessionists.
The latter put to flight.
Some Of the troops who so hastily crossed
the river this afternoon have returned TO
the city, disappointed in their expectation
of meeting the enemy. The proceedings
have demonstrated the facility and expedi-
ton with which forces can be thrown into
Virginia. i-5
szs-5 RI WASHINGTON, May 26. C
Postal service will be suspended in sece-
ded States after the 31st instant.
Several lots of arms and ammunition
have been found in Alexandria, stored in
a theatre. All persons found carrying
concealed weapons are arrested.
Three fugitives were brought in By pick
cts. Major Cary, with a flag of truce, de-
manded their rendition under tie fugitive
slave law. Gen. Butler informed them,
that under the circumstances be consider
ed them contraband of war, and had set
them to work inside the Fortress. Col.
Mallory, the owner, was politely informed
that as soon as be took the oath of allie
glance to the United States his property
would be returned TO him. III eai1o z
AZ WASHINGTON, May 81.
Special to the World.-No Virginians
are allowed to enter Alexandra unless
known to be loyal. f
A large number of persons were arrest
ed to-day charged with uttering iufamma-
tory sentiments. ~ .i.'.. Z
The fortifcations commanding Arling-
ton Heights are nearly completed.
"A gentleman arrived here from Rich
mond to-day. He states that the greatest
activity prevails in the military there
He was only permitted to leave on being
identified as a we'll known Baltimore mer-
chant. The general sentiment in Rich
mond was that an attack on the Federal
forces at Alexandria must be made, but
that idea did not prevail SO extensively as
be came further North. i-e
The public feeling was that war was
fully inaugurated and that while the pres
ent is full of trouble, their future is gloomy
and dark. He was informed that several
secret meetings of the Union men were
held at Alexandria, and Fredericksburg,
and at several other places in the State
with view to organize and arm for mutu-
al protection while voting for the Union
Ticket. The Vigilance of the rebels and
the difficulty of obtaining arms, prevented
these plans. The rebels allowed few
Union votes to be thrown to rebut the
presumption of coercion. ID
A Virginian from some 40 miles from
here reports tonight he met on his way
some 5000 rebel troops, all marching for
Harpers Ferry. They were poorly clad
and two-thirds of them were armed with
revolvers only, tied around their waist by
ropes.
A special dispatch to the Tribune dared
Washington, 26th, says Hon. John McClel-
Ian, of ILL.,, is here urging the prompt as
sembling Of a very large force by the Gov
ernment on the line of the proposed mill
tary operations. He also urges the Gov
eminent TO promptly purchase the large
quantities of provisions and grain now in
the bands of Ill. farmers, aud save them
in some measure from their loss by the
cutting off of their lower Mississippi mar
kets. 5a @ .-.t.
Gov. Banks will be rendered Brigadier
Generalship and be detailed to the Bureau
of the Quarter Master General.
Jno. G.. Fremont has been appointed
Major General and Geo. Dennison, Naval
Officer.
The President to-day accepted six addi-
tional regiments from Indiana.
The War Department was to-day offer
ed a-battallion and battery of four 12-
Founders by gentleman from Baltimore,
which will probably be accepted.
2 At one o'clock this morning, Lieut.
Tompkins with squad of mounted men,
reconnoitered towards Fairfax Court House.
A mile this side two horses were espied
without riders. The horses were surround
ed and two uniformed men started up and
one leveed a-fowling piece at the Lieuten-
ant. The bugler drew a revolver, which
was accidentally discharged, the fowling
piece dropped, and the Virgipian was shot
in his right arm. Both were taken prison.
ers and fine horses. f. s-s
~ Rumor predicts speedy advance of
troops commanded by Beauregard to retake
Alexandra.
A Union flag is flying over the Marshall
House in place of the Southern rag.
The Times has letter from Petersham,
Western Virginia, which says State troops
are constantly coming in, bringing arms,
and we are anxiously looking for help from
Ohio 10 drive them of, and l hope they
will come soon.
The little county of Taylor gave 700
majority against secession. The vote in
Grafton was 45l against secession.
One of the traitors, standing guard last
night. shot good Union man as be was !
passing, going up town. Fathers against
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