The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-06

NEW YORK, May Washington ad-
vices last night were to the effect that the
war will be vigorously opened in a few
days by demonstrations upon Alexandria
and Norfolk. A movement on Havre de
Grace was also ordered to take place yes
terday from Perrysville. Three or four
companies will cross the Susquehanna
with a battery of artillery, and occu-
by HavIe de Grace. Troops will then
be sent forward ten miles to Bush river
The last movement may not be made for
two days. A strong force of carpenters
and builders will be sent forward to Bush
river to rebuild the bridge there The
bridges over the big and little Gun powder
rivers will be rebuilt as soon as a sufficient
military force is sent forward to protect the
workmen. The bridges will be completed
by Thursday next, and this road to Balti-
more will then be open. Troops will be
sent forward from Philadelphia to reinforce
them at Perrysvile.
1t Was stated upon reliable authority 81
Washington yesterday, that there are only
1900 Virginans at Harpers Ferry, They
are not half armed, and very short of pro-
visions.
NEW YORK. May 4th.-One million per-
cussiou caps were seized yesterday, which
had been shipped for Charleston. Also a
case of reyolvers at the American Express
office.
The Government yesterday purchased two
fast tugs, to be converted into gun boats for
service on the Chesapeake.
The Worlds special says the Alexandria
Custom House and Post Office will be taken
possession of soon by federal troops.
1t is contemplated to suspend all South
ern mails next week.
A report is current that there has been a
collision between two vessels at the mouth
of the Potomac, and supplies for Washing
ton, by up-country roads, have been cut off
by Virginians.
A corps of telegraphers is being organized
to be attached to the army.
The Times says the federal forces are NOV
ing towards Baltimore, and Fort McHenry
has been well reinforced.
The Cumberland, Monticello, Yankee and
several steam-tugs, are strictly blockading
Hampton Roads and James River.
A letter from Boston says $4,000 900 of
the new loan will be taken there.
The Navy Department is to charter ten
more steamers at New York, FIVE at Phila-
delphia, and FIVE at Boston, to be added to
the navy.
New YORK, May 4th.-The steamer Co.
lumbia, with the Albany burgesse, corps of
Salem Zouaves a detachment of the list
regiment, and two II ponnd howitzers for
the 7th regiment, sailed this afternoon.
The Posts special learns on good authori-
ty that the Secessionists have planned for
fierce conflict with the federal troops that
may attempt passing through Baltimore.
General Patterson has proposed a flying
railroad artillery battery TOR use on the
Annapolis and Washington road.
1t is reported that all Secessionists have
been warned to leave Washington.
Capt Ingle has been ordered to the COM
mand of the frigate Cumberland.
A letter from the interior of South Caro-
lima, says that while the writer was absent
at Charleston, fight with negroes occurred
in his town. They burned four buildings
and eight stores in the town, and four men
in the vicinity. Eight negroes were hung
and dozen others would soon share like
fate.
New YORK, May Especial Washington
dispatches to the Post says it is confidently
asserted that the Government will com
mence active measures against the rebels on
Monday.
Another requisition has been made upon
Pennsylvania to proceed to Washington i'm
medlately. Two hrst class steamers are
now plying between Perrysville and An
napolis.
EAST HAMPTON L. L., May 3--Five war
vessels passed within two miles of our shore,
bound south, about O'clock Wednesday
evening. They were probably the block
aiding feet from Boston.
NEW YORK, May 4th.-Stocks without
much change or activity. In money and
exchange no new features to note.
BOSTON, Nay 4th.-Orders have been is
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