Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25
The journal.
FROM SUNDAYS EXTRA.
Late and Important Eastern News.
FoRT CHURCHILL. Nay l9, Is

FoRr CHURCHILL Nay l9, 1851.
Pony Express arrived at Fort Churchill vester-
day evening, and brings dates to May 10th The
following is from the Sacramento Tnion's dis
patch
ST. LOUIS, May Fth.-The Government had I'D
vices that there were $4,000 Virginia trooDs at
Fairfax Court House, and within two davs 70 ooo
available men were expected to be qu artepes at
Washington.
A gentleman at Buffers CO MP informed him
that battery was planted or. The other side of
the PatapscO river, to ts'ke him. Butler made
to take it.
The War Department has Informed the Gov
ernors Of the different States that it was desira-
BILE to enroll all who had not yet been enrolled
for three years.
The people OF Virginia declare they never in
tended to atta ok Washington City, but should
their soil be invaded they will fight the North to
the bitter end, and if possible burn Washington.
The Il ,rces at the Relay House have been rein
forced There were 1000 men there on the 7th.
On lie same day eight companies of sappers and
IN hers were mustered into service.
The Governors of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michi-
gan and Illinois, have agreed on plan Of coop
Grafton.
AT New York, five companies are mastering
into Col. Bakers Regiment
The n. Y. Herald correspondent Of May 18th,
says the greatest activity prevailed in the War
and Navy Departments, perieetlng details and
Furnishing traitors.
Mob spirit is reported to be down. in Baltimore.
Loyalsts are preparing to welcome N. Y. troops
There will be thirteen Regiments of 1000 men
each, raised in Baltimore, to be accepted by the
Federal Government
Richmond papers announce the marching OF
military companies towards Harper's Ferry, to
support the Federal Government.
Secretary Chase has ordered the stoppage at
Cairo, of all supplies for the rebellious States.
The Union demonstration at Frederick, Md,
was grand affair. Reverdy Johnson made a
stirring Union speech, and declared that if the
South had the right it had not the power, to wage
war against the Federal Government, and that
rebeLp must be crushed out
Three Regiments of Kentucky volunteers have
offered their services to the Government, ana
will be commanded by Maj. Anderson.
Forty thousand troops will be concentrated at
Washington. Gen. Patterson will move the troops
through Baltimore, as soon as the railroads are
repaired
Mai. Hunter, of the U. S. army has been made
Colonel
Fourteen hundred Tennessee troops have ar
rived at Lynchburg, Va At Norfolk there are
about 1000 troops including two companies of
Georgia troops. Also, battalion of Alabama
troops.
Secretary Seward declares the Government
will use its power to put down rebellion, and re-
take property in seeding States
II is understood that the Government has re-
ceiyed dispatches from Minister Dallas, giving
an account of his interview with Lord Palmers
ton. with the result, which justifes the assertion
that there is no indication of a prospect Of the
recognition of the Confederate States by any
Foreign power against the protest of the Ad-
lnnistraton.
1t is reported that the Virginia forces have
abandoned Alexandria.
The Court house at Frederick, Md, was nearly
destroyed by fire on May 9Th. Fire also occurred
at Memphis on May 8th
Gen. Harvey has written letter to his friend,
Col. OFalon, of st. Louis, declaring his fealty
TO the Union. He says Missouri will commit
suicide if she goes out of the Union.
Gen. Lane, who was dispatched some days ago
10 Kansas and raised three Regiments and then
20 to Arkansas, to retake Government property,
nolds himself in readiness to meet any eXigencies
whatever in Missouri.
Mr.. Prest0n's next dispatch from Spain, in re-
ply to den, I'd OF explanation relative to San
Domingo, and order the recognition of the South
ern Confederacy, is looked for with much in
terest.
The Government is considering the policy of
constructing flying batteries in the Mississippi,
fire broke out in Washington May Sth, and
was put out by the Zouave fremen. The fire
was started in several places, and it was supposed
it was an attempt to burn the city.
The Missouri Legislature is still in secret ses-
sion. A military bill will probably pass, com
pelilng all to take up arms, and serve in the
state Militia, or pay fine of $3.50, and all per-
sons to take an oath to support the Constitution
and Laws of the State, and obey the Government
or be punished for treason. 1t is reported that
secession ordinance will pass in some shape.
Twelve thousand men are in arms in ST. Louis,
and more are ensting. The State militia are
encamped near st. Louis. 1t is reported that
ihey received 1000 stand of arms, mortars and
columbads from Baton Rouge yesterday on the
steamer Scion.
ST.. LOUIS, 5 p. M.-Cause of an affair at Camp
Jackson today is thus reported Last fall six
pieces OF artillery were borrowed by Gen Frost
from the commander of the United States arse
nal They were not returned, when Capt Lyon
sent Gen. Frost note requesting their return.
Frost replied he would not, and told Capt Lyon
u he wanted them to come after them. Captain
Lyon then called out four regiments U. S. troops
aud marched to within a few yards of Frost's
camp and told him he would give him 80 min
ules to deliver up the guns. At the expiration
0f thirty minutes, Gen. Frost not complying with
Capt. Lyons request the latter marched his for
crs into States camp, and compelled Frost and
all bis forces, fifteen hundred men to surrender
Their arms, and all their munitions of war, which
were turned over to the Federal troops Report
Is Gen. Frost and his command are still prisoners
0t war though many are allowed out in parole.
The city was IN fever of excitement for few
hours, but is getting more quiet now