The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-05-01
From Richmond.

| FROM Richmond.
RICHMOND April 24.-The large bodies
Of troops assembling here have this even
ing gone into camp at the Fair Ground.
Several distinguished citizens, and many
of our Pastors, have entered The ranks us
privates, and are cheering on the troops by
their patriotic example.
The gallant Captain George Minor. late
of the United States Navy, just recovered
from severe indispositlon, and who ten.
dered his resignation some days since, has
received a similar appo intment from our
patriotic Governor
The enthusiasm prevailing here would
do credit TO Charleston itself
SOUTH CAROLINA TROOPS AT RICHMOND.
The loud booming of cannon, the lond
shouts of welcome, and the presence of
thousands Of our citizens and military,
greet the arrival Of the first installmept of
the South Carolina gallant forces. All hail
to our glorioIs cause.
ALEXANDRIA, April 23.-The steamer
|
kee soldiers, has just passed up the Potion.
&C TO Washington under convoy Of u Uni.
ted States steamer. She was not molcs,ed
because there were no Virginia batteries on
| the banks Of the river. Fort Washington
is still in possession oc the United States
troops. Ii is reported here that Lincoln
has sent messenger to Gov Hicks, with
proposals for truce until the meeting Of
Congress. Thil, however, is not generally
credited.
Senator Mason, in n speech here last
night, said that the Virginia Convention,
before its adjournment, would unite Virgin.
ia TO the Confederate States, and ak The
people TO ratify their action in May All
the flags here IRE Confederate hag,, With
eight stars.
THIsD DESPATCH
ALEXANDRIA, April 23-9 p. M 1t is re
ported here that eight steam Transports hay.
left New York with troops for W.saip ytrn
The Pennsylvania troops, " hose presence
near Cockeysvile SO excited Tho war spirit
Of the Baltimore people on SUNDAY, started
on their return toward Harrisburg yesterday
afternoon.
A Boston Regiment and the Seventh
New York Regiment are supposed 10 have
landed at Annapolis, but finding the rails
taken up. they started to Washington over
land, when the people began guerilla war.
fare against them
Gov Hicks has written n letter asking a
reference Of some question TO Lord Lyons,
to which Seward responded that no domes.
tic contention whatever that may arise u
mong parties in this Republic ought in any
case to be referred 10 foreign arbitraneni-
least OF all 10 the arbitrament Of M Europe.
! an Monarchy
MONTGOMERY, April 23.-Thers is .uuch
anxiety here regarding The Washington and
Maryland news. We have nothing reliable
from that quarter, the rumors being con-
fiictins. The war spiris is fully aroused
here. The additional force sent for ye.ter.
day consists Of fourteen Regiments
| 'N" @S""So'cob wv ToU ocOfk@ Two
from Alabama; two from Mississippi two
from Louisiana one from North Carolina F;
one from Arkansas, and one from Kentucky.
! have information that tho troops will be
ready in n day or two to march 70 their
destination.
The South Carolina quota is now en-
route. No more will be ordered from you,
State, for the present
Two missouri Commissioners have arriy
ed here to get, If possible. arms for the Us.
Of The State.--Mercury.
From Norfolk
! NORFOLK, April 23.--Lincoln sent fol
Mayor Brown, Of Baltimore. and Gov
Hicks, Of Maryland, on the 2ist, for III,
purpose Of holding q conference. Lincoln
aGd Scott asked safe transit through
Mar, land for the Federal ,ro.ps. The re
suit was The ordering Of the Governinen
forces, on the border Of MaryIaud, back I,
Pennsy lvanis.
Two regiments Of Northern troops wer,
landed at Annapolis from steamers. w,
had report last night pia Alexandria, tha