Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1861-05-16

could be found, they being packed away
in hogsheads and boxes. The arms and
other ammunition are said to have been
removed from the steamer early this
morning and conveyed 10 camp Jackson.
The Union men feel somewhat excited
about the matter.
Washington, May Sih.-A northern
gentleman from Richmond reports that
a large number Of troops are pouring In
from the south, nearly 1000 men are
manufacturing arms, they have provisions
enough for two years, and plenty of am
munition except percussion caps. Several
persons are now in northern cities trying
to get a supply.
The Richmond Enquirer says the n
Carolina legislature organized last We'd
nesday, and a bill calling for a convention
of the people unanimously passed. An
election for delegates will be held on the
18th, and the Convention will assemble
on the 2Oth.
The Herald says the Confederate troops
will be Withdrawn from Pensacola and
marched north.
The government has positive informa-
ton that there are only 1000 men at
Harper's Ferry, and the place can easily
be taken by 5000 well armed men and a
park of artillery. 1t is proposed to do it
with the cooperation of the Pa troops on
the other side.
The Times dispatch says that orders
have been given by the war department
to put Carlo in the best military condition.
The Worlds correspondence says that
the Virginia troops that evacuated Alex
andria are back again.
Perryville, May Sih.-1 500 additional
troops arrived from Philadelphia this even
ing. They include the first regiment of
Pa artillery, Col Patterson and Sherman's
battery. The whole force is in a complete
state of efficiency.
large American flags are now float
ing at Havre de Grace.
Gen Harney has been ordered to St.
Louis.
Gen Lane was dispatched several days
ago to Kansas on important business con-
nected with the government. He will
have command of a large force and will
proceed as soon as possible through the
Indian country to Fort Smith for the pur-
pose of taking that post and all others
belonging TO the government in Missouri
and Arkansas. Gen Lane said himself
before leaving Washington that with a
force of 1000, such as he could bring In
to the field, he could march successfully
through that entire country. Seven hun
dred men of his command will be of the
same class as those who served Mont
gomery.
The first through passenger train since
April 18th arrived here this morning, the
regular passenger and freight trains run
each way daily.
Congressman Bouligney from La ar
rived here to-day from N Orleans. He
states that 1000 soldiers have left that
city for Lynchburg, Va, and that large
bodies of troops from other places are
mooving in the same direction. He says
strong Union sentiment still exists in
n Orleans, but it is kept IN complete sub
lection by the secessionists.
New York, May 9.-Heralds Wash
ington correspondent says official inform
: alton has been received that the steam
revenue cutter Harriette Lane reached
Annapolis Wednesday morning, bringing
; up a privatteer schooner captured last
evening off the Va capes. On being
chased the crew of the prIvateer aban-
doned her with two exceptions. Her
name had been effaced.
ST. LOUIS, May 10th. A. NJ.
The Legislature is still in session al
Jefferson City. The military bill intro.
duced last winter is now before the House
and will probably pass. There is con.
siderable excitement in St Louis to-day
on account Of he movements of the Leg
islature, and 10000 Union men are now
under arms and say they are prepared tC
resist to the death any attempt to take the
, State out of the Union.
Frederick, Md, May 9th.-The legis.
lature committee on federal relations re-
, ported the war waged against the south
unconstitutional and subversive Of the
! principles on which the Union was found
ed.
The officially announced determination
1 Of the Va government to contest the Oc-
cupation of the right bank Of the Potom,
&C opposite Washington is expected by tn,
military authorities here TO result in Z
:, battle between the federal forces and ID,
. rebels in close proximity to Washington
Gen Scott is not prepared to advance
s troops to the other side of the river, bu
: a strong force will nevertheless be sen
across and assume and foriifY position
:, near Alexandria as soon as the necessar-
. preparations are completed.
Il is said the Virginians are fitting on
the steamers Yorktown and jamestown
to raise the blockade of James rive
u where the Monticello is stationed.
{ The secession flag is still floating a
: Hampton.
L The Tribune's correspondence says th
: government Is considering the policy O
L constructing the floating batteries for US
on the Mississippi. They viii no doub
= in short time be contracted for.
: ST. LOUIS, May 10, A. NJ.
S. Scouts from New Orleans say that ev
en- the home guard have ben mustere
c into service with direction TO prepar
1t speedily for transportation northward.-
5, The Mayor has called for a second HON