New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-14

Maryland Legislature.
FREDERICK, May l3.-There is report in circu-
lation, which is not believed that the South pro-
poses an armistiee of sixty days.
I. The report of the Committee on Federal Rea.
hons, censuring Lincoln and applauding the South
ern Confederacy, has been adopted by the Legis-
lature. 'H IN: Y
Fortihcation Of Heights Overlooking Washington.
e WASHINGTON, May 13.-Capt Meigs is recon
noitering the heights overlooking the Capitol, with
view OF fortfying.
Withdrawal Of Virginia Troops in Maryland.
WASHINGTON, May Ex-Governor Letcher said
he had written the commanding officer at Harper's
Ferry to Withdraw the forces from Maryland.
The Virgnians are erecting heavy batteries at
Jefferson Rocks
Attempt to Tear Up Railway Track
HARRISBURG, May l3-An attempt, which proved
of no success made to tear up the track on the
Northern Central Railway.
Movements Of the Confederate Forces.
ANNAPOLIS, May 13.-There has been sudden
movement of Confederate troops from Washington
towards the Relay House.
.IlL .S.a Affairs in st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, May 1l.-Gen. Frosts brigade of Mis-
souri, militia surrendered Internationally upon
demand from the Federal troops. They were of
fered release on parole but this they declined,
upon the ground that taking the oath would imply
that they had been in arms against the Federal
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While the State troops were drawn up between
two lines of volunteers, stones were thrown and
pistols fired at them. One shot took effect on the
leg of Capt. B. Landorasky, who, in falling, gave
the order to fire. #.
Two women and several children were killed, and
about twenty other persons were wounded.
The greatest excitement prevails.
The Black Republican newspapers were threat
ened by the mob.
ST. LOUIS, May 11.-Gen. Frost's brigade has
been released from the arsenal. This statement
| however, is discredited by some.
| A report that Federal troops have gone to JEFF
ferson City to dsperse the Legislature, is authori
tatively contradicted, saying that the troops sta
toned at the Pacific depot are merely to prevent
| the passage of troops to or from st. Louis. The
Governor has caused one span of the Usage bridge
to he destroyed.
Two regiments of the Home Guard are patrol
ing.
Later from St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, May 12-The Home Guard were as
sailed and fired, killing few citizens and as many
of their own number.
Mayor Taylor has induced the crowd to dis
perse.
Gen. Harney has issued a proclamation, pro-
missing to preserve peace. He hoped he would not
be compelled to resort to martial law.
The most intense feeling of indignation prevails
against the Germans.
A battalion of regulars sent there has been
placed under command of the police.
The news of the surrender of Camp Jackson has
caused great excitement at Jefferson City.
The Missouri House of Representatives passed
Mr.. Harris military bill in fifteen minutes.
Recently purchasedpowder was Immediately sent
into the country. g
The State Treasury has been removed to place
of security.
The Legislature has empowered the Governor to
suppress riots and Insured ctionary movements
throughout the State. 1
One thousand Illinois troops are at Careyville.
More of the st. Louis Disturbances
ST. LOUIS, May l3.-The city presented quiet
appearance to-day.
Total Killed, Twenty-Five.
Twenty-Five persons are reported as having been
killed at the late Camp Jackson disturbances.
Movements of Federal Troops.
PHILADELPHIA, May 13.--lt is understood that
Col. Lewis regiment goes southwark, through Bal
timore, tomorrow.
Martial Law to be Declared in Baltimore.
1t is reported that martial law will be declared in
Baltimore soon.
The Government refuses to consent to Commo-
dore Buchanan's desire to recall his resignation.
The Union Virginians on the Potomac, including
Fairfax county, will run candidate for the Fed
eral Congress.
Immediate Forwarding of Federal Forces.
New YORK, May l3.--A Washington dispatch re-
quests the immediate forwarding of all regiments
destined for the war.
Colonel Anderson spoke at Brokers () to-day,
and in the course of his speech, said he formerly
sympathized with the South, but the question now
that after the present ordeal passed. we should
again be happy and united people.
Alabama Troops in Virginia
WASHINGTON, May l3.-Fifteen hundred Aaba-
mians, with twenty cannons, landed last night at
Marass Junction, en- route for Harper's Ferry.
Regiment rendered by Ned Buntline.
NEW York, May l3.-Ned Buntline, the noto-
rous writer, has rendered the Government regi-
ment of hunters from Western New York.
Preparations by the Government.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Preparations indicate
that the Government intends to contestat Harper's
Ferry.
Shipments from Virginia Prohibited.
The Government declines application from the
British Minister for permission to ship certain pro
ductions, particularly tobacco from Virginia tc
England to fulfill Government contracts.
A part Of the African feet has been ordered
home
Virginia Union Convention.
WHEELING, May 13--On the assembling of I'll,
Union Convention in this city, some of the members
will favor neutrality, while others, partition o
Virginia.
Washington Gossip.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-Commodore Pendergrast
gave notice to all vessels to leave the Virginia
waters within fifteen days Extension of time was
| asked, but imperatively refused.
Steam locomotives for Tennessee have been pre-
vented from going through, as also was coal bound
| southwark.
The Secretary of the Navy has ordered the Paw
nee to stop Virginia vessels from OBTAINING vessels
| with fish for Washington.
Twenty armed New York, Baltimore and Phila,
| oelphia steamers are ready for biockadng ia ad-
| dition to the Government steamers.
Affairs at Washington and Alexandria.
ALEXANDRIA, May l2.--The u S. war steamer
Pawnee slipped her cables last night at the Wash
1 ingt0n Navy Yard, and dropped down to this city