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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
MARYLAND IN TIE RING-RAILR0AD BRIDGES
DE5TR0YED-HALF A MILLION FOR THE De
FENCE OF BALTIMORE.

From Washington urd.) Chronicle CT yesterday Repub
At late hour We learn that the dsunionsts have, il
fact destroyed four bridges on the Philadelphia an'
Baltimore Rairoad-that Canton that across Gun
powder river and that across Bush river with at eas
one more Il is also equally true that the splendid
that carried pGse gers across the Susquehann
| on the same ROAD has .een scuttled and sunk.
| And the bridges on the Northern Central Railroad
fourteen miles from Baltimore, have been destroyed by
the mob ard they are progressing to burn the Others
far tie sylyana line. There are many bridges
| o. ths line 0! the road.
Fort &cutury near Bal,imore is about TO be besegeC
BY an army of II 800 dJunion troops. IL is garrison
ed By scvra hundred United States troops who in
slructed 10 make q Dc Perate defence.
There were 10 troops at Alexandria as late as Elk
O'CLOCK last night.
Tue virgriaus are confident of taking Fortress Mon
roe. This fort is well garrisoned.
Meier General Paterson Of Penrsy lvania, who called
cut ttcops was az Elyre de.Grace Friday with over 81
$50 troops including the Seventh Regiment Of New
York ard tie Second Gment of Massachusetts, volun
teors These troops sill PROFESSIONALLY be forSardyG
to Washington by c1otLcr route.
General Patterson HIS been detached By Lieutenant
General Scott TO take charge Of the military district
POSED OF the District OF Columbia Maryland Delaware
aud Pennsylvania This veteran officer will DO bis whole
duty in tie premises.
Baltimore has voted 100000 for the defence of tina.
city.
Reverdy johnson, Of Maryland Just arrived last eve.
nrg reports that It Is ea;:c'y Of the question to
attempt 70 force troops through Baltimore.
Gov. Hicks eft Baltimore for Annapolis this after
moon. Tie 80 Massachusetts, regiment it is said, is at
the mouth of tho Chcs7:-S, EN- route for Fort Monroe.
Hon. H. Winter Davis IS in town tnis morning; con
ours in statement tina: more troops can pass through
Baltimore.
Senator Kennedy, Of Maryland, come on yesterday,
p NJ 10 a special train and after having interview
with the President, returned B4limore Immediately.
Joseph Cssey, Esq, Of Harrisburg, arrived last even
Jog from Harrisburg leaving that place at O'Clock yes
terday mcr-ng. II came By carrisgo and on foot from
the bridge &c He bears dispatches from Governor Cur
tn 10 the War Department
Il reported last evening that 5000 Virginia troops
bad crossed the line into Maryland route fer Balti-
more, to resist the psss Sc Of troops.
An immense noes meeting vas held 10 New York yes
terday to sustain the Administration 1t ia said that
100000 people were present.
geutiemln Who arrived here last evening states he
received liable Information the road that ten
thousand 900 roops were 10 Philadelphia early this
morning, cbarterug every steamer they could fnd and
that they would be expected here by water tomorrow.
This number Independent of the Seventh regiment,
which w4s il Yffntoa last p's 't AZ len o'clock.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
GEORGE W. MUNFORD,
s crctarv Of the Commonwealth
Try the Governor OF virginia.
A PROCLAMATION

By virtue Of authority vested in the Executive by the
Convention, J. John LetcheT Gov. Of the Common seati
of Virginia DO order that each volunteer company equip
ped and armed whether of Infantry Artillery OF RaemeH
In the counties Wing West Of the city OF Richmond be-
tween Richmond aud the Blue Ridge and in the Valley
Of Virginia from the county Of R)cktr.i TO the Ten
ressce line establish forthwith the lines Of speedy
communication, rend zyous and hold themselves in
readiness for Immediate orders. Telegraph send by
express TO tie Executive the Of Captains, number
OF men and description OF force. L is also ordered that
officers OF all grades, the line Of the Potomac river
render obedience the orders Of Gen. Philip St. George
Cooke Who has teen assigned 10 the command Of that
section Of the military operations Of the State bounded
by said river.
--l Given under my hand as Governor ant
L. $ under the Seal OF the Commonwealth, a
i-,-l Richmond, p April lSjl, aud in the ssh
year o, the Commonwealth.
Is gutd1 JOHN LETCHER.
BY the Governor.
GEORGE W. MUNFORD
Sacraferv Of 10 Commonwealth
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22

ANOTHER PROCLAMATION BY ABRAHAM LIN
COLN-BLOCKADE DECREED-PENALTIES OF
PIRACY THREATENED.
The President of the Black Republicans has issued
cher Proclamation in which after several whereases he
says:
~ have further deemed advisable to set on foot
blockade O! the ports within the States aforesaid in pur
suluce Of the laws OF the United States and OF the Of
nations in such provided For this purpose COM
re,ent force will be posted prevent entrance and
exit Of vessels from the ports aforesaid. IT, therefore,
with view violate such blockade, vessel shall sp-
proach or shall auemp. TO leave any Of the said ports
She will be duly warned by the commander OF one Of the
bockadiag sses who will endorse on her register the
fact and date of such warning: and if the vessel
shall again attempt TO enter or leave the blockaded port
she viii be captured and sent to the nearest convenient
port Tor such proceedings against her and her cargo,
prizes us may be deemed advisable.
aud hereby proclim and declare that If any person.
under the pretended authority Of the said States
der any other preIeuse shall modest vessel Of The Uni
td States or the persons or cargo board OF her. such
person will be held smeuable TO the laws Of the United
states for the prevention and punishment of piracy"
The paper hears date the 18th April Aad its decree is
70 b. of force ill the meeting of Congress
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
Lspecial Dispaleh to he Riehmond Ena,irerl

Special Dispatch to the Richmond Inquirer
SEIZURE OF NORFOLK POWDER MAGAZINE
NAVY YARD BURNT-GUNS SPIKED-GREAT
EXCITEMENT &c.
NORFOLK, April 2O-4, p M-The Powder Magazine
seized last night by order Of Gen Taaerro. Thirty
two hundred barrels of gunpowder large quantity OF
loaded she'll and an immense number of Shrapnel shot
and percussion caps secured. The troops at the
Navy Yard knew nothing of work, and have not
been attacked as yet.
This morning the whole force of the city is under
The South Carolina troops have been provided for and
are expected arrive here and unite with
Nothing eIectul can be done against the navy. yard
without We can obtain some heavy ordnance.
SECOND DISPATCH
NORFOLK, April 2l.-The Navy Yard at Portsmouth
was fired last night end burnt by the federal troops
The guns were spiked with na,s but it is believed that
they can be easily made seryiceable
Sixteen hundred federal troops were landed at For.
tress Monroe last night.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
THE TRANSPORTATION or TROOPS BY RAIL TO
WASHINGTON INTERRUPTED.

messenger arrived here yesterday from the Mayor Of
CharestoWn, Va to Mr. Garrett the President Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad instructed to demand guar
autees from him that troops should be permitted TO
pass overth main stem, and that munitions OF war
should be suffered 10 be removed from the arsenal at
Harpes Ferry. II these guarantees not given, the
messenger authorized to Mr. Garrett that the
bridge az Harpers Ferry would at oucs be blown up.
Letters have also been received from numerous far
tie route TO the effect that L any troops were
allowed pass the road the bridges would at once
be burned
despatch has been received from the Northern Cen
tral Road Governor Curtin OF Pennsylvania stating
that the feeling is intense in this city, that no more
troops be allowed 70 be transported over that road
IL IS further understood that the Philadelphia and VIII
m1gon Railroad Company have been notified that troops
arriving IN this city that road viii be carried by
rail to Washington Ball. ErehGaCs.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
The SItuatiOnI

There espno, be doubt about one thing, that the pal
pable and imperative policy Of Virginia is an instant
THOROUGH and cordial union, with the whole South 1t IS
vital and indispensable drive back the threatened iI-
vsOu and carry terror and war into the heart of the
enemy Uuou-pcrtcct uniOn-reuders us inviucible at
home and irEesls.lbls abroad. A word to the wise.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
Nirgini.ns. 80 Arms.
The following official document has been sent to from
the Executive Department, for publication:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, J

the Executive Department, for publication:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
RICHMOND, April 20, 1851.
In obedience 20 Resolution Of the Convention, IN,
injunction of secrecy having been removed, the follow
ing section Of an Odnancs passed by tho Convention
is published for the information OF the public.
BE it ordained, That the Governor Of this Common
wealth be- and he is hereby authorized and required
call into The service OF the State many volunteers
NAV be necessary 70 repe invasion and protect the ct
zes OF te State in the present emergency which yolun
tssrs be will receive in companies and organize utO Re
-mcus Brgalcs aud Divisions according 70 the force
required and che Governor shall appoint aud commis
SION the general field end staff officers Of said volunteers
ard proceed % have item organized and instructed
Aud tla. be shall Immediately invite all efficient auJ
worthy v-eiai-us and residents Of Virginia, IN the Ar
RS and Navy OF he United states TO retire therelrom
aud % enter the service OF Virginia. assigning TO them
such rank as viii not reverse the relative rank held ty
them in the United States service, and viii a. least be
equivalent thereto
BY order OF the Governor.
GEORGE W. MUNFORD
...-rrf A. Id,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
THE EXCITEMENT AT NORFOLK AND PORTS
MONTH

Passengers who left Norfolk in the steamer Louisiana
Thursday report great excitement there and in Ports
mouth The citizens enrolling themselves in the
companies already formed, and new volunteer corp.
organizing. The exempt citizens 45 years oil
3ge we're forming themselves into Home Guard, to
be used as reserve corps.
a large number Of hands were engaged in erect
ing battery at Sewells Point. Several cannon
together with six hundred troops had reached Norfolk
by railroad from Richmond, and two thousand more
we're expected TO arrive yesterday The Virginia au
thortes had seized the steamers yorktown and Rich.
mond, which regular traders between Richmond
and New York.
Its reported th-t .wo vessels heavily loaded
with granite had been sunk in the channel! making five
- 49, which obsiTu,t it. Captain Pendcrgrast,
49, cumberland, had declared his determi.
nation to pro:ec. bis yes - 81 ha-aTdl, eRd was fully
prepared to resist any attack that mig: maze with
the intention Of taking possession OF her.
The officers Of the bay line have been notified by the
Norfolk authorities that they assisted in the transpora-
ton OF federal troops to Virginia waters the steamers
would be burnt the wharf The line of Boston steam
es which have heretofore been il the habit of stopping
at Norfolk land and receive passengers and freight
would not in future be allowed to come to the wharf.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
RICHMOND WING
,YONDAY roRNINE- APRIL %, 1851.
TO cnRRRsPONpENTS.

- Letters on tsir,ss u,us Dc addressed g he EDITOR q
fhs Wig"
articles trrreu on totl sides 81 t. p1Te 'r. Hft Dc PAl'
e. 77i.t "a srrT 20 stln5ing, ought % De tHorH 20 az
-7 ,-r ia ,.s f F.rrf.1 from. OitGry notices creed
try efgtf lines arc Charged for 1s advertisement.
S- We claaat .sisrlt 20 roH rejected oor'Ha'n ie'''ors
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
FIVE THOUSAND TROOPS CALLED OUT BY THE
GnVERNnp OF ARIML

Hon. A. B. Moore, Governor of Alabama, has issued
proclamation calling for five thousand volunteers To
enrol themselves for the service of the Confederate
States for period OF not less than twelve months. In
the proclamation, the Governor says:
This rsqusiton is made necessary by the procllma
ton Of Abraham Lincoln President Of the United States
calling for seVeny'e thousand troops for hostile pur.
poses againt the Confederate States | am satisfied
that the announcement Of this fact will be sufficient to
prompt response throughout the State to this
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
CAPTURE OF HARPER'S FERRY AND FIVE THOU
GANnl STANn AE MINNIE MuSKEIs

HARpER's BERRY, April 20.-Thc Gag of the free Com
monweal;h OF Virginia is now GJing over the works,
The Virginia troops took possession Of the Armory at
Harpe Ferry after the United States forces had retreat
ed. They found there five thousand Minnie muskets IN
injured well the machine shop and the machinery,
which will be of great service to the State.
The Armory bulldogs and two carpenter shops at
the Ferry destroyed by fire. but all else is saved
Seven of the United States soldiers, who had been
stationed at the post deserted and joined the forces of
Virginia.
This is certainly reliable and is the only definite ac
count yet published.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
Total,

ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF THE kAssACHU,
SITS REGIMENT IN WASHINGTON-THEIR
WOUNDED, &c.
WASHINGTON, April lo.-The Massachusetts, Regiment
arrived here safely at half past Ave o'clock, from Bati
more and was welcomed at the depot BY an immense
course OF czsns including many ladies' On their march
70 their quarters IN the Capitol repeated cheers from
the multitude rent the air. twenty-five Of their wound
Cd members we're conveyed in carriages to our inArms
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
VIM Pre,lGcnt Stephen,.

Alex H. Stephens E-q., Yice-President of the Con-
f,deratc States is expected arrive in Richmond this
evening. in the Southern train. He comes as special
Commissioner from the Cabine. q. MONTGOMERY.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
lfpMara e.

All news from Washington must be received with al
5wauce Everything through the telegraph subjected
% supervision and correction by agent ofGOvernnen
Our kilograms from that point, consider worthless.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
A sugs..slon 90 Earmsr,.

Az this psesou. writing, the Indications are that every
thing eatab.e viii bear high price for the next twelve
or eighteen months. TIE enlistment Of armies on a
grand scale viii withdraw many from the pursuits OF az.
ricu.are, and thereby diminish the product Armies
are, moreover, very pro.use consumers ard require
much greater amount Of food 90 keep tbemin game cock
trim than the same number Of men in the ordinary yo-
cations Of Ec. We nav, therefore anticipate an uu-
usual demand for meat and breaJtl Of every descp-
ton Il yet time for the Virginia farmers 10 enlarge
their crops Of com sid ;tey would probably act wisely
in devotug the greater portion Of their labor this year
70 the cultivation Of that crop.
Apart from the disturbed condition Of cur own coun-
try, the old stocks Of cereals are quite exhausted il Eu-
rope, and the late news fOseshadOws on gigsaic
scale on that side Of the water With wars and scarcity
IN both Hemisphere, the price Of bread will only be
limited by ~ capacity to pay.
A Northern paper BY way Of stimulating the Northern
passion for eonqserug the South is entertaining its
readers with some pleasant specuaoos on the adspt,b
itv Of a Southern cline TO white Labor White men are
whip; in 20 DO the work Of Southern negroes in Tpr.
key and China in htituies not warmer than savannah
or New Ollears-and 10 orc doubts the nhite mans
capacity to endure both the burden and the blows -
Il would from this that the object Is merely 10
substitute wtis slaves for Aiicans-to degrade the
white and convert the negro into bis original bar
harism. What humane or christian end could be sub
served By such degradation Of the white aud ransmus
ton Of the black Pazzes philanthropy. But Yankee
philanthropy 4 very curious animal hloves the
gre aue sould make him barbarian. ]: loves the white
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
The FRAY In RaItImOre-theF First BIOodi

man. and seeks to degrade him to the condition Of the
Turk or Chinese
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22

E,H-s T. g. q y - 50 PPEY NEW
49, GODS
OPENING ~ STEAMER This u.Y
Black SIX Msntles, newest styles and pa..e.ns
Beautiful u. TGaD Shayls
Pile Shggs article.
H-gant Wasiog suits.
fpl -ndld Heuanes-a further SUPPLY.
Most beautiful 0rganfss--ycry cheap.
French Jac7nsts, ~ great varsity very ehesp.
Mourning Goods In vare'g-anorg Eheh are were s. al.
Bareges. Grenadine Bareses, ChaIes, &C.. T
EAsI, ~ PRICE L m
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
DEPARsURE OF PETERSBURG TROOPS FOR NOR

FkrkEsBgRs' April 2O-Four hundred Petersburg
sfooPs ieit hero this afternoon for Norfolk They
are armed with Enfield rifles. Great excitement rrs-
vail, and all eager for fr1k
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD, !

BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD,
Presidents Office, BALTIC, April 10
To Els Excelency Tho II. Hicks Governor; His Honor
G. W. Brown Mayor of Baltimore; Chs Howard, Esq.
President Board of Police Commissioners:
Gentlemen: have the honor 70 acknowledge the re-
&c pit of your communication of this date in which you
advise that the troops here be back the dor
ders OF Maryland" Most cordially approving this ad-
vice. have instantly telegraphed the the Pha-
delpha, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad company,
and this company will act in accordance Herewith.
Your obedient servant
Signed J. w. GARRETT, Prest
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
R-%RAKER's PREMIUM UIT.

SAS TIERS Is conceded 10 be TIE Li9si i.i.e,c, 81.
omc, and eFec,ual tonic In Tie World used BY almost eye FL
~ In sdSA ADAPTED solely Tor hi1 citrate, and shogG
found In ;he house 81 every SOCi Family cure or ~
OF the stomach aud bowels They fa - mai. ~
CURE Of DYSPEPSIA, Nervous Headache &c. VIII
stomach boweis they give Immediate relief a
lvers and In weak and debliaied persotI they vii I've y
energy 10 the whole system. They only O. ~, r
precedence all other BteTs Thee bers ~ =
GesSrs GRAY, PURCELL, LAnD CO. by an rron .,t
Druggists 10 the city Rchond and eiseEf 10 ysn M
North Carolina Also by c. STOTr Co. weshneto1 Gu
O. CANDY GtLPIf co, Bait more; A. FAIiFsrOCE 400
Philadelphia, and BARNES PARK, Nr= Y r.
Orders filed by addressing T. BAKER, Prorret1-
Peb. 6-dfc RicfH-1i "a
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY

Ror ihe OF
CossUXPTIos, BRoscHss coCGHs CrlA
The MAEoHi LB1BcL.
Discovered ~
Ns-i SABY,
WIt-E Ta4ysLtIyS IS AF.BA.
The EIEoRA AR4,.Ct nsUr yt0u.
The MAEORA ARimCA cures 3 orci-iis
The IAE 4. ABAHic, cures re- Thrcst Cough ard Goa,
The MAEoRA ARABcA Atlma scrof9is lr lftdt
the Blood
III unequlled remedy /, nov Or the 5rs. tire rfseda,
public
i proYi1eni,@y Gsc0'e cd b. Nhf'ra-f re
Irgil Arabia. lie cured OF Corg5r3l By use afe-hl
nouG~ca hopscss D. learned D. y is u Fgrr.
We Import the Mfg0EA AEt,ci direct f-o~ -aFr.4 If re
house Il Ceon AID GJhppug a.. have ras sfd l
supply pgi Up IN bottles eady fo wfh il lr-rl
Price dollar pef bottle st BY El4 u: IHc, AID
% ccniE sor post &c
For sale, wholesale and retail. ~
LEEDS. GILMORE 4 Co,
Impcrtt O. Drug and Medicine,
10. 81 Lbsry ST. Srs ioEL
sold also by Druggists geaersIy uh5-is
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22
q EsCEiEi,T he -.

- %sr-S w y ~ a y "a . - k.s..s ase J5e-'
49, ing 'ns morn!rg, more ~ those
Linen Sets (Coliars AZ sleeyes) a. . c's
Beautiful Broohe BARGE Anga.s very cheap
Elegant Printed OrgsEies
Back Barge H,rlanre
Brilliant Lustered Heavy Black silts, very low
New style Black and Colo. Parasos VII uaty cha
new Spring goods by every arrival
n D.Rish silks Baregs Chaues Barge and Fcuard R,bd
Ac left from recent Auction will be sold seozd s3
at great sacrifice.
as wkTKIN3 FICKLgY
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22

q NfS-S H6h' ~. w. SA ls94l AA.-D7lG
G5s5 srR-Ihsye forsorue months u,ei 10 my ar Do f-.
Pies justly Celebrated Bas n. 20 ders, a1i tse r.l
are IA recommending them 20 al antilles tie very tt ,
have tried for making light sweet sro7gy be4i Tht
excuse for bad bread when X pies. PoSEAe ID
Respectfully, ;. k.caaEs iErF ~
Petersburg, Va, July Both, 1877 a. n
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22

"GuIss1s.sSs,,ss;. ,,,,, % ,,,, ..,., ,....s,
uipls L&Gp pA'EN-'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-22

GS TIERoEs TODD & SONS EXTRA s'"
As CURED Family Haul In store and for sale BY r,saSit
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-08-29

Ii the governmental authorities of England and
France really anything by the declarations they
have made we'll as by their frequently declared doc
trine taking ground against paper blockads they must
soon, it would to US, become seriously involved
with Lincon's government In the case of the Sarah
Starr, they overhauled and captured vessel that had
not trans gressed the rule nor oversad the time
prescribed by Lincoln himself In the case of the Abel
So at Newport in distress, they seize English vessel
an original English bottom, on the plea that she
guilty of having a blockade that was so no.
toriousy Inefficient that it legal blockade at all
The schooner Albion, under British colors, and with
British provisional register has been seized off Charles
ton, not trying at all to run the blockade.
The French subject arrested at Newport, NJ De-
Bebian had letter from house here to their cores
pendent in Liverpool accredting him IN. DeB) as
their business agent for certain purposes Also another
to member of New York house now in Europe in
reference to certain funds in bis hands The letter to
the business house contained expressions strongly ndi
cative of the opinion of the writer that Old Abe -
could begin to conquer the South and that reconsruc
ton wholly out of the question But this opinion
had nothing to do with M DeBeban and if it had the
authorities at Newport had right to violate his pa
pers on board foreign and neutral vessel put in in
distress There will be settlement and sundry things
will have to be accounted for we think.