Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-06-07
Later from Tie Atlantic Side,

Later from Tie Atlantic Side.
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rebuff BY the Fedesals, over the '6hmandSak.
Particulars Of the fight have not been aseer-
tanned. Nothing Of Interest from the other
departments up TO lOP m.
NASHVILLE. May 23.-An election was
held in this State yesterday for Judicial Off.
crr. The vote in this city stood: Civcuit
judge, brien. Union. $40 votes; Secessionist,
7OC. Tbs Suecssipaisss generally voted.
while che Union men regard the election %
inward. 0ovcvnm JoAnsm WIN give -
commissions to Sseessiorisas Who may BE-
elected.
The Presideu. and Cashier Of the Bank Of
Cnion were arrested yesterday. BY order Of
Governor johnson, upon the charge e trca-
| son.
NEW YORE. May 23.-Nassau dates to the
] 18th stale tina, some so rebel vessels were
there awaiting the termination Of the war. pre-
ferring inaction to certain capture by the
blockaders. who they now acknowledge have
cffectually sealed Southern ports.
CAIRO. May PA gunboat reconnaissance
from the feet yesterday discovered the rebel
feet at Fulton, aboIt two miles below. There
is no doubt that they still hold the fort.
FORTRESS MONROE, May 24.-lt is cstim.
atcd that there are 1000 descrters at Ports
mouth and Norfolk. A large number didn't
succeed in escaping until after reaching Pc.
tcrsburg. They are in most deplorable con-
dition. A party who came in to-day repre-
sent that nearly 1000 more were scattered
through the woods. 1t is believed they are
ready to take the oath Of allegiance.
The Minnesota will proceed to Norfolk to-
morrow, and then the whole fleet will have
abandoned Old Point and taken position at
the old naval station. Numerous wrecks that
were sunk in the hnrbor and river by the rcb-
els are to be removed forthwith, including the
wreck of the Weyrimac.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-Thc reports in re-
gard to another call for volunteers are con-
ficing. The following are the facts: The
calls issued are directed to the different State
Governors for volunteers TO fill up their re-
spec,ivc regiments that have fallen below the
lawful quota through the usual casualties Of
war; Some additional entire regiments have
also been requested, which, when raised, will
form necessary reserve corps. The latter
may consist of fifty regiments.
A dispatch from Gen. Banks, at Strasburg,
Va, yesterday, says Col. Kcntry's command
of infantry and cavalry has been driven from
Front Royal, with considerable loss in killed
wounded and prisoners. The ene,ny's force
is estimated at from five thousand to six thou
sand, and reported as falling back on Front
Royal. lie probably occupied that place
yesterday.
New York, May ga gentleman just
arrived from North Carolina gives the follow
ing very interesting items of intelligence:
"Gen. Burnside has scizrd all the Commits
sioners Of the town Of Edcnton, and taken
them to his head quarters at Ncwbcrn. where
they are held us hostages for the safe return
of the Union pilot who was seized by the rcb-
els while on visit to his wife. 1t is report
cd that the rebels determined to hang linn.
Gen. Burnside intends that all the Commits
sioncrs shall swing in case the rebels execute
their threats"
Sterling exchange 1l4Gll4l; American
gold, 81 gold bars, 4a5a Treasury Notes,
AZ premium; California rs, 90; Pacific
Mail, 1871.
BALTIMORE, May 24.-The following is
from the American's Fortress Monroe cores
pondent: But little change is noted in affairs
at Norfolk. The Mayor and members of
Council still refuse to take the oath Of alltgi-
ance and all intercourse with the people Of
Norfolk and Portsmouth is therefore stopped
Gen. Wool sent proclamation to the people
Of Norfolk this morning. notifying them that
the matter was entirely in their hands AS
soon as they would acknowledge the suprcma-
cy Of the Government they should enjoy its
fostering care but while they remained in
their present rebellious mood they will DO cut
off from all the advantages Of trade and COM
merce, and will be governed by strict martial
law. Most Of the stores are now open, and
the sale Of such goods As they have is pro-
crossing 40 far a. can be ascertained. No
one i now willing to receive Considerable
money At par. Virginia bank and Govern
meut notes are received with avidity. Union
men are still afraid TO express their scnti-
mests In view Of the rvbellions spisis around.
+ An enthusiastic Uuion uscetiag va Md q
Psssanouih on Thursday night. Net kss
tkan 500 were pusent. The csuras AZ the
Gover.mest in rrfasipg to allow provisions to
come thrze for loyal Peor'e VS. severely crit
Md. TIE propdety a sch . esssss = y
no mems aPprov-d. The scarcity sf PsDvis-
isas 81 shs necEssaEirs Il ~ 80 - great
shss IL posssss elss.ss live alnsss saaissiy :.
6sA ss1 oystess! The Sccrs.ioaisas sse