Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-21

;. in view of the contemplated aIIack ny
vS .ho Federal troops About four hundred Vir-
va troops arrived Sunday, coming from
g'niS i;noction of Richmond, but seeing Fed
ule aaot coming up ihe Potomac, they re-
te"ated en toward IIarper's Ferry.
"erI[uH TN Herold's dispatch also says the Mary
a a." Committee were told by the President
ianu :, was not the intention of the Govern
tn"s n retaliate for the attack by Baltimore
heNs Morthern troors, but it was determined to
Oh l,art the right of way through Baltimore, at
all hazards ,,, . A. IT,.
,,:I;torv District, Missouri, encamped at Lin
nv Grove. near ST. Louis, this morning, for
~ea' ata ,,,rnose of a review and drill 10y order
., "f ,be Adiutant General of the State. 1t is
S.soi there will be trouble between the
le"..o .a ,roons and United States forces at the
A'' ST. Louis, May 7th
Cen Scott sent dispatches to Sen. Butler
ot Annapolis, on Sunday last, giving him
three days to take the Relay House, Rne
miles from Baltimore Gen. Butler respond
al that he would have religious service there
the same day. lie fulfilled his word, f9I. on
that day the New York Fifth and Second,
and the Massachusetts Eighth regiments ar
rived at noon at the Relay House, and took
possession of the telegraph and planted eight
iovitzers on the viOduct, and invested the
nlace. This gives fall command of the road
10 and from the West They cut off tele-
graphic communication to Harper's Ferry
Il is rumored that this movement looks To the
reaking of that place.
It is thought that Gen. Buffers ultimate
destination is Harpe's Ferry. The troops
which left Washington are supposed to be for
the same purpose.
A large number OF transports are collect
ing at Annapolis. 1t is supposed that large
body of Federal troops will be in Baltimore
by Thursday, and that active aggressive
movements may be scon expected against
Richmond.
United States recruiting offices were open
edin Baltimore yesterday morning and stars
and stripes displayed.
John A. Dix has accepted the Major Gen
eralship of the New York forces, rendered
him by Gov. Morgan.
The Secretary of War, in order to accom-
modate the travelling public, has directed the
opening of the military route between Wash
ington and Philadelphia, via Annapolis
There will be two daily trains
Much alarm exists at Alexandria owing to
the proposed military occupation.
Gov. Letcher has issued proclamation,
saying that the sovereignty of Virginia had
been denied, her territorial rights assaled,
her soil threatened by the authorities at
Washington, and every artifice employed TO
ia1ame the people of the Northern States
against u.s. In this view he authorizes the
military commander TO order out the forces
and muster additional volunteers, as the SKI
gences of the times may demand
A Baltimorean had an interview with Gen
Butler, who said that Northern troops
NUT march in safety over the ground where
Massachusetts, blood was spilled, and if they
were attacked from the houses, the houses
would be blown up
The New York Commercials Washington
dispatch says that it is expected that Buti-
more will be occupied by Governneat troops
by W ednesday.
The lIerads special correspondent says
Elsworths Zouaves and the Rhode Island
Artillery have been ordered to Alexandria,
Annapolis and Baltimore, and twenty-one
miles each side OF the track of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad has been created nilita-
Fy depot, commanded by 6 en- Butler.
The Twelfth Regiment left New York for
Washington to-day, via Annapolis.
Senator Bayard, of DrlaWard, arrived at
Philadelphia, this morning, having left VIII
nlnSton, fearing an assault would be made
upon him. lie was taken into custody at the
depot there. but was discharged by Mayor
henry, he having no charge against him.
AT Philadelphia four Pennsylvania and
two Ohio regiments are under orders to
march tomorrow.
Sr. LOUIS, May Sth
In the Confederate Congress- May 18th,
Broke, of Mississippi, presented the ordinance
OF Virginia adopting the Provisional Consti-
tItion also, resolutions appointing Commits
ElOOors In t\Nn of NYI
Trough and Staples, were present. Mr.. Broke
moved that they be qualified and take their
seats. Mr.. Rhett moved to 90 into secret
session and that the Virginia Commissioners
be invited to remain later dispatch saws
Virginia has been admitted as a member of
the Confederate States Government. In Sc
cret session two of her melnbers were swcrn
in, participated in discussions and voted on
questions.
NASHVILLE, May 7th.-The proceedings of
the tennessee Legislature have ust been
made public. An ordinance of secession, and
alliance with the Confederate States passed
SUBJECT to vote of the people on the Sth of
June next
,. LOUISVILLE, May 7th.-A reliable private
dlspatch says; Arkansas yesterday passed an
ordinance of secession by 60 against l..
New York and Philadelphia have been
made military depcts. Troops will be con-
centrated in these cities to be sent at any
emergency to any point by sea or land
A Boston dispatch says that the Seventh
Massachusetts, Regiment, on learning that no
more troops would be accepted under three
years enlisted, waited on Gov. Andrews and
offered their services for the full time
Washington dispatches last evening say
Major Anderson has accepted the command
of the Kentucky brigade, with the consent of
the President
Senator Morrill, tenders a regiment of um.
bermen from Maine, none to be less than six
ieet, for the regular army. They are likely
TO be accepted.
ST LOUIS, 9th.
Iwenty-one hundred volunteers were
sworn into the service Of the United States,
yesterday, at the Arsenal in this city. 1t is
,he intention of the Government to accept
Ine services of ten thousand volunteers from
81 Louis and vicinity. That number is now
nearly complete. About half OF the whole
.orce will serve as home guard Some new
SCompanles were added to the State forces at
Callp jackson, yesterday, making in all
"Uout eleven hundred men. Many of the
soldiers declare that if the State secedes they
VIII resign rather than take up arms against
CHe y nlted States Government The city is
comparatively quiet.
NEW YORK, Nay Sth-The Express dis
t pSIc1 says schooner fully armed, was cap
toi .uLeu OIL the mouth of the Chesapeake and
NaNen =. to Annapolis. Two men were captur-
oF' 81 IN! L9e rest escaping in boats. A gentleman
'''as city, bearer of dispatches to Washing
S iePorls his conversation with Secretary