The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-22
The DESPATCH TO THE NORTHERN PRESS
ANNOUNCING THE CIVIL WAR IN BAL

The following is the despatch sent by the agep
of the Associated Press in Baltimore to the North
ern press on Friday. 1t is copied from the PhiIa
delphia Bulletin of Friday afternoon
ARRIVAL OF VOLUNTEERS AT BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. April l9-Nonn.-The detacbmen
OF General Smalls first Pennsylvania Regiment
and the Massachusetts, Regiment have arrived and
are now marching through the city on their route
TO the Baltimore depot.
FATAL DISTURBANCE IN BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, April l9.-rhe city is in an intense
state OF excitement. The volunteers, in forcino
their way through the streets, were attacked anc
hred upon Ten persons are reported as killed
Second Despatch
BALTIMORE, april ia terrible scene is now oc
curing in Pratt street.
The track having been torn up by the Secession
lists, the troops from Philadelphia and New York
attempted to march through and were attacked by
the mob with bricks and stones
Inc military fired upon their assailants, who re-
turned the fire
Two members of the Seventh Massachusetts Reoi
ment were killed, and several were wounded The
fight is still going on.
len OF the mob are said to be wounded
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED
BALTIMORE, April l9.-At the Washington depot
an immense crowd had assembled
The rioters attacked them at the depot
The military fired on the mob Several persons
were wounded, some fatally.
There are said to be four of the military and
four rioters killed.
The city is in great excitement
Martial law has been proclaimed.
The city military are rushing to their armories
Civil war has commenced.
The railroad track is said to be torn up outside
ofthe city.
Certain parties threaten to destroy the Prat,
street bridge.
As the soldiers passed along Pratt street a per
iect shower of paving stones rained on theil
heads
The cars have left for Washington, being STONED
as they left.
1t was the Massachusetts men that were attack
ed. Three of the mob are known be dead anc
three soldiers were killed. Many were wounded
The stores are being closed.
Our military are rapidly forming.
The Minute Men are turning out.
1t Is not ascertained what portion of the troop
were attacked. They bore white flag as they
marched along Pratt street and were greeted will
showers of stones. The Mayor went ahead of then
with the police.
An immense crowd blocked up the streets. and
after enduring various insults, the soldiers FINALLY
turned and fired on the mob, several of whom wer,
wounded.
The following is the despatch from the sam
source to the Richmond papers, published on Sat
urday morning:
ATTACK on MASSACHUSETTS TROOPS in BALTIyoRE
BALTIMORE. April 19.-The Massa chusetts troops
en- route TOR w Washiugton, while passing through
Baltimore, were attacked by number of citizens
eral of tn cir assailants.
BALTIMORE, April lS.-Governor Hicks has Is
sued proclamation declaring his determination L
preserve peace at all hazards.
FIaOM WASHINGTON.
We take the following from the Star. of Satur
day evening and the Chronicle of Yesterday morn
ing, both IN the interest of the administration
From the ChrOnicle.l
Reverdy johnson, of Maryland, lust arrived las
evening, reports that it is entirely out of the ones
tion to attempt to force troops through Baltimore
non. H. winter Davis is in town this morning
through Baltimore.
Senator Kennedy, of Maryland, came on vester
day, p. M, in special train, and after having a,
interview with the President, returned to Balt
more Immediately.
Joseph Casey, Esq, of Harrisburg, arrived las
evening from harrisburg, leaving that place at
O'Clock yesterday morning. He came by carriag
and op foot from the bridge, &c. He bears des
patches from Governor Curtin to the War Depart
ment.
1t was reported last evening" that 5. 900 Virrini
troops bad crossed the line into Maryland en- rout
Tor Baltimore, to resist the passage of troops
gentleman who arrived here last evening state
he received reliable information on the road tina
over ten thousand (l0,000) troops were in Phila
deiphla early this morning chartering ever
steamer they could find, and that they would b
expected here by water tomorrow.
lhere were no troops at Alexandria as late a
SIX O'Clock Saturday night.
The Virginans are confident of TAKING Fortres
Monroe. " VI e
The Chronicle also has the following story:-
Inc oOo Massachusetts troops reported as detaile
Tor Fort Monroe have arrived at Fort McEfenry
Report says that the Baltimore rebels were busil
engaged yesterday in erecting a battery on th
Canton side, opposite Fort McHenry, and the gun
OF that fort were levelled and the mob fred in ntc
Whereupon flag of truce sent over to tn
fort and demand made to know what the tjrip
meant The answer made was to the effect tha
the dose would be repeated as often as necessary
and that oroers had been received to shell the cit
II any further attacks were made
From the Starl
The MAssAoHUsETTs VOLUNTEERS To-pAy.-At i
O'Clock NJ. to-day the Massachusetts regimen
mustered IN the new Senate chamber every com
pany full, and attended prayers The Rev Mr.
Babbitt, of Pepperhill, Mass chaplain IN tho roo;
ment, otficiated, and addressed an eIoonan+ 81,
impressive appeal to the Divine Throne in bah al
of the country. The dead in Baltimore were al
luded to, while tears of grief tricked down III,
cheeks of many in the ranks. At the close of tn
prayer, the regiment was addressed by Coione
Jones respecting their duties as soldiers, and the
were cautioned to so conduct themselves as to cal
down upon them no disapprobation from any QUAR-
ter They then dismissed to their seyers
company quarters.
TROOPS AT THE WAR DETRIMENTAL l o'cloc
yesterday the passages at the War Department
were comparatively clear of the crowd of officer
ana others having business there. A little ate
Lieut. w ebb entered the area with IA men, recruit
Ior The National Rifles, and subsequently the Cam
eFon Rifles, Captain Elder, Lieuts Tbos Meushaw
IL. H. Birckhead and j. w. Glover, 4 sergeants,
Gorporais ana 62 men, were sworn in. Afterward
p'aJor Mcdowell went to the Capitol and mustered
the rennsylvanla companies into the service
GUARD ON THE RIVER STEAMBOATS, -Ynsterd.v =
morning the Department was informed that order
had oeen received by the agent of the Potoma,
Steamboat Company in this city, to send down tn,
river at once the large mail steamers Philadelpbia
Baltimore, Powhatan, and Mt. Vernon. 1t beipf
surmlseu tnat the steamers were to be used II
transporting southern troops, an order was at onct
issued Ior Them to remain at their dock. and ,
guard OF loo men from the 4th artillery on stree
detailed to hold them. The artillery remained bn
a short time, however, having been relieved h,
Company A, Capt. Towers, Washington Ii h, ~
fantry, who have remained since at that nIacs -,
duty. Much disappointment was manifested h,
the passengers who expected to leave in the Pow
hatan last night, but orders were mperative on,
so far as the boats concerned, it was sno 90
Much credit is due Capt. Towers company as the,
have been duty seven nil ghts out of ten beside :
performing arduous duties elsewhere.
number of officers who have been on frontie
duty for several years and had just got leave O
absence, have waived their leave and reported TO
duty.
Col. Charles May, who was on three months
leave of absence, on ascertaining the position q
things here, hastened back and has reported him
self at the War Department for duty.