The Daily Dispatch: August 26, 1861., [Electronic resource]

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Kentucky.

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Minister Preston Summoned to Washington--
excitement in Kentucky--trouble Brewing.

--Minister Preston has been called to Washington from Lexington — for what purpose, it is not known. Nor is it known that he will go. His family is here.

Thomas Steele, who was in the battle at Manassas, on his return south ward, (towards Tennessee,) was arrested and searched on authority of a dispatch from Frankfort. It is stated that previous to his departure he was closeted with Governor McGoffin. He had, however, only personal and family letters in his possession, including several to Arnold Harris.

Kentucky politics are becoming daily more rancorous.

It is stated that if Garrett Davis visits Washington he will insist on having disbanded or removed the enlisted troops in camp in Garrard county.

The ultra and conservative troops are quarrel lang--[i. e., The extreme Union or Lincoln men and those opposed to hostilities. Let them quarrel]

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Disturbance on the arrival of guns.

--The arrival of guns here caused great excitement, and it was increased by the arrival of 200 Lincoln cavalry from Garrard county, sent here to protect the arms to their point of destination. The Home Guards were called out; but many refused to serve.

Mr. Breckinridge was called on to allay the excitement. He said that the first step necessary to promote peace, was for the cavalry to retire. He united with his fellow citizens in demanding this. The cavalry abandoned their position and quietly left for their camp.

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[Second Dispatch.]

--If the Louisville, Frankfort and Lexington Railway permits any more arms to pass, the bridges on the road will probably be destroyed.

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Citizens of Kentucky Kidnapped.

--One thousand Lincolnites visited Blandville, Ky., captured two citizens and took them to Cairo.

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Sending for cannon.

--It is reported that the people of Paducah, Ky., have sent to Union city, for cannon. [Thus says the telegraph. We suppose it should be Union county, which is on the Ohio, not far above Paducah. We suppose the Paducah are arming to protect themselves from the incursions of the Lincolnites from Cairo. Their patience has been sorely tried.]

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[Third Dispatch.]

--The crisis in Kentucky has probably been reached. Eighty armed men left this morning, by special train, and captured nine wagons of contraband goods. They left the main line at Lebanon Junction and effected the capture. At the latest advices the captured goods were cut off, and persons interested in the adventure are said to consider the property safe. The Lebanon Branch train did not reach the Junction, and it is supposed the track has been destroyed.

Louisville, Aug. 25--P. M. --The Collector's posse have returned with their captured plunder, which filled twenty- five freight cars.

A printer named McCarty was accidentally killed by a fall from the train.

Only one rail was pulled up on the Lebanon branch.