New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-09
Immense Force Near Richmond
Capture of a Privateer Schooner.
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SECESSION In MISSOURI.
Private advices from st. Louis, received by
Government this morning, state that the Union
men in that State are in great danger OF beng
overcome by the SecessiODists unless Federal
troops are stationed there in considerable num-
bers SO important did this seem to prominent
men of Missouri, that in most strenuous terms,
they urged instant action on the part oil the
authorities. and the matter has been under ad-
yisement by Gen. Scott and Secretary Cameron
this afternoon, who will probably make such a
decisive demonstration in support Of the Union
movement in Missouri, as will efectualy settle
the question speedily.
ADyICES FROM NEw-ORLEANS.
Federal scouts have reached this point to-day,
bringing late advices from New-Orlean'. They
fully confirm the statement made to me last
week by Capt Cakes aud have brought unmis-
taxable evidence that movements Of more than
suspected Importance are on foot IN that city.
Business is almost entirely suspended. The Home
Guard, which like those Of Northern cities was In
tended for defensive operations only, has been
mustered into the service Of the State, with d.
rections speedily to prepare for transportation
northward Merchants Of New-Orleans have been
liberal with tenders of aid, though they are es-
feemed backward in offers for the benefit of the
Confederacy. A Union sentiment fingers In the
breast of few, but they dare not express it,
or even suggest an argument on that point. In
fact, mere than one.third of the Home Guard
are men who would not enter the army OF the
Confederacy; but were, of course Wiling "a
agree to fight for the defense of the city. And
now that they are called upon TO act on the of.
fensiye, they are compelled by the force of pub
lie sentiment to accede, or suffer consequences.
Several vessels have recently left New.Or-
leans for Havana their families, who felt it
would unsafe for them at the North, and did
not dare attempt the Summer in that climate.
There ia little doubt that European-bound vessels
could find ample employment in the transporta-
ton of families, to whose leaving the authorities
offer no obstruction
A serious difficulty had occurred near Baton
Rouge where a minister, having expressed some
ambguously Union desires in prayer, was com.
PEELED to vacate the pulpit and stand trial before
n Vigilance Committee composed OF tough GUS
TONERS, who decided that he mIst publicly apollo
gize for the offense or be dealt with summarily.
lie was not inclined to obey, end only at the
intercession of his wife was allowed twenty-four
hours to settle his business and leave the place.
It was supposed that at the furthest, 1900
troops had been raised in and near New-Oreans,
oil of whom had moved toward the rendezvous
ut Richmond. The Mayor had issued procla-
NATION calling for second Home Guard, into
whose ranks men seemed 10th, and for obvious
reasons, to enlist.
LARGE FORCES NEAR RICHMOND.
The War Department has learned from what
it considers Trustworthy source, that not far
from 10000 men are within two days march OF
Richmond. They know positively that Gen.
Beauregard has been at that place within ten
DAYS, from which he returned to Montgomery in
great haste. 1t is the impression here that we
have been misled concerning Southern movements
and Southern success in raising troops; so much
30 that within few hours, the policy concern
ing Che concentration at this point of troops has
been the theme of an animated discussion at
Cabinet meeting. II was deemed best to con-
iinne the rapid importation Of forces to very
iarps extent and Gen. Scott has this afternoon
piyen orders TO that effect.
NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA.
Two gentlemen recently connected with the
United States Coast Survey have returned to
this city, and report the condition of affairs In
portions of North Carolina and Virginia. They
sold their schooner but the stores and instru-
mepts. worth thousands Of dollars, were seized
nv the Secessionists at Roanoke Island. They
saw that the Union sentiment Is stifed IN and
about Edenton and Elizabeth City by the same
system of terrorism which has been exercised IN
other portions of the South. fortlhcatlon was
commenced at Hatteras Inlet, and troops were
there from Currituck. At Norfolk there were
about 1000 troops, including two companies OF
Georeans. The authorities were fOrtlfying Nor
folk in all directions, including Craney Island,
erecting batteries, and impressing persons 10
labor. They were trying to fit out a feet with
out success. A party of dragons were stationed
at Cape Henry lighthouse. All the lighthouses
were deprived of their contents. Our iniormants
passed through Richmond in the night, and there
fore could give no estimate of the number OF
troops at that place, although they gathered,
from conversation with different parties, tha'
there was large gathering, with daily addi-
lions. They think the Union sentiment in North
Carolina would be largely in the ascendant II
allowed fair expression.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS,
II has been decided to appoint the New.Jersey
I'd Regiment guard Of honor Of the Senate
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