, 1861-05-03

uumber Of effective men. -- There is no
doubt that the military movements in pro-
gress are connected with precautionary
measures for the defence Of the Capital
from an apprehended attack from the
South. The Federal forces from Washing
ton are to be strengthened this week, by at
least one additional artillery company.
A special dispatch, from New Orleans to
the New York Herald, Of the 9th, says
that the Cabinet at Montgomery has called
upon each Of the Confederated States for
5000 troops, except Florida, which is to
furnish 800 ....
Various theories or reasons are given 10
newspapers for the present military demon
strations, among which is one that they
were stimulated by the result Of certain late
elections; but this is an error, as at the
commencement Of the Administration the
President and Cabinet entertained the idea
Of reinforcing both Forts Sumter and Pick
ems; but owing TO the non-acquaintanee
with the means at the command OF the G oV-
ernmeht and the condition Of the country,
the prosecution Of the plans now progress
was impracticable In other words, it was
necessary to ascertain the extent Of the
effects bequeathed the President by the late
Administration. 1t was deemed essential
to keep secret the objects Of the military
movements. especially the sailing Of vessels
under sealed orders, as under the last Ad-
ministration there were persons who clan
destineIy communicated its purposes to the
Secessionists, as it frequently occurred be-
fore the orders were reduced to official form;
and according to the remark of an ex-Sec
retary, the Administration has always found
itself embarrassed at The threshold.
ST. LOUIS, April l2-P.M
The n. Y. Heralfs Washington dis
patches say that the men Of the West Point
flying artillery, now in Washington, has
received orders to keep their reVolvers con
stantly loaded, and be ready for immediate
action. Part Of the volunteers will be stc-
toned at the bridge across the POtomac,
so as TO defend it from an invading force.
Nearly 1000 men are now enrolled for res
nlar service from the ranks Of the District
militia. Those who refused to take the
oath Of allegianee were marched back to
the army, dismissed, and their names striek-
co from the roll. Kisses from the speeta-
tors accompanied their disappearance from
the parade grounds.
Gen. Cadwalader Of the First Brigade
Of Pennsylvania Militia has been ordered
home Immediately by the Governor The
movement is supposed to be in connection
with the occupation Of the Capital by
Pennsylvania volunteers.
Gov. Hicks Of Maryland, has been in
consultation with the President for several
hours today. He came here with feelings
Of regret at the course of the Adminlstra-
tion in It's seeming coercive policy butWhen
the Goyernnr -haard -thA- -raAsona.. lfoa- Aha
present course of the President and his
advisers, and understood the record by
which they had been guided, be modified.
his opinion to very great extent,
Two companies Of troops have lelt Rich
mond for Charleston. Yancy and Ross
have sailed for Europe. The persons Of
foreigners in Savannah are subjected TO Sc
cret surveillance. The Charleston Navy
Yard has been increased.
The Massachusetts, Legislature author-
lied three thousand troops to be placed on
a war footing for the emergency, and a
fund was placed at the disposal Of the Gov
ernor. Ii was afterwards Withdrawn al
bis request. The Legislature refused To-
pass a bill for the abolition Of capital pun
ishment, and for further protection Of ifee-
dom Of speech.
The Virginia Convention finally adopted
resolution appointing a Commission To-
wait upon the President, by vote Of IS
to 63, as follows: Alexander II. Stewart,
Union; w. Bayard, Preston, Conservative;
George W. Randolph, Secessionish No
information has been received Of the sue
cess of their mission The Convention is
still in session, resolutions embodying the
report Of the committee on Federal Rela-
tions with others were adopted, declaring
against coercion, and in favor Of the re-
eognition of the Independence Of the South
ern Confederaey, and indicating that Vir-
ginia will go with the South il hostlities
are precipitated by the Federal Govern
ment. The vote Of the recognition Of the
independence Of the Confederacy was l2l
to 20.
Latest accounts reafirm that the army
OF 1000 men, with four Spanish steam
frigates, were ready to seize San Domingo,
upon orders from the Queen.
A special Washington dispatch to the
New York Commercial Of the 10th, says
that the President has ordered two Of the
most efficient volunteer companies toto SER
vice. Guards are to be detailed from
them TO protect the public buildings. An
other battery of Light Artillery arrived
to-day, to replace those withdraw.
Those best Informed in the policy
of the Government, give no credence
to the reports that there will be a fght
in Charleston harbor, and declare that Sum
ter will be evacuated. rs-t
In the Virginia Convention yesterday,
the following resolution was adopted:
Virginia will await reasonable time for
an answer to her proposition; but it is an
Indispensable condition that pacific policy
be adopted toward seeded State, and not
subject them to federal authority, nor re-
inforce or recapture the forts, arsenals, or
other property, or exact payment of duties,
and that nil forts in the seceded States