The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1861-05-01


General Beauregard in Charleston.
PHILADELPHIA, April 26.-A gentleman
who lef' Charleston on 7 thursday, says that
Gen. Beauregard was there experimenting
tho repairs Of Fort Sumter, anticipating an
!. 1900 .Ia..r inc Worth on Charleston.
l he same Informant says there was no
movement of~tfeops Norhward.
7yoo S 10 Defend the Union.
WILMISGroN, DEL., Arril 26.-The
Gove,no, Of Delaware has issued his call
Cor troops to defend the Union.
Maryland Legislature.
PHILADELPHIA. April 28.-1t is blieved
the Maryland Legislature cannot assemble a
quorum at frederick on Friday.
Seizure Of Vessels by Fort Monros.
PHILADELPHIA, April 26.-Fort Monroe
stopped tug ard schooner and seized their
cargo. containing military stores for Virgin
ia aud full light artillery battery.
Washington Safe.
HARRISBURG, April 26.-Gen. Scott says
Washington is safe against present attacks.
Concentration oftroops at Norfolk.
RICHMOND, April 10000 volunteers
are ready for service 5000 will be here
by the close Of the week.
Tile steamer jamestown has been fitted
out rs a war steamer.
A schooner, laden with whea: for Massa-
ehuset,s, has been seized here.
II is runored that the troops at Harper,
Ferry have been ordered await is sup
posed near the Capitol.
Conservatism IN Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, April 26.-Ths Sun indicates
a CONSERVATIVE feeling growing out in Mary,
land. 1t favors the calling OF State Con-
vent ion, and denies the right Of the Legis-
la'ure to pass secession ordinance.
Us Peace Prospects Hopetul
PHlLADELr#rA, April ga private let.
:er says Baltimore is quiet, and troops are
passing from from Annapolis to u ashington
Without interruption.
A conservative sentiment predominates,
aud the prospects Of peace are more hopeful.
Tn commander Of Fort Caswell, at the
mouth OF Cape Fear river, will not permit
any vessels to pass the fort.
Military Appropriation in Buffalo.
BURIAL. April 26.-M"ney to the amount
of So 900 has been raised for military pur-
poses.
The Potomac Strongly Fortified.
New YonK, April ;26.-The pilot Of the
steamer Baltic says the Potomac is strongly
fortified on boil, sides, bat thinks communi-
cation has been forced.
Tie steamer MARYLAND arrived at Anna
polls Thursday with naval officers, men aud
guns.
The lights on Cape Henry and Charles
are exinguish-d, and the Light Ship has
be- n removed from thu mouth of the Poo-
mae. Is
Tie Columbia officers fear that the Paw
nee has been captured by the Secessionists.
Movements Of War Vessels.
NEW YoaK, April 26.--The steamer Yam
ske., with guns, trft port to-day with sealed
orders.
The friga.e Constitution sailed from An
napolis with midshipmen Of the Naval AGA
DENY. ~ se
The keystone reports that no armaments
are along the Potomac, nor cannon on the
banks Of the river. AS has been reported.
The Cumberland and other vessels are at
Fon Monroe.
Pyoclamafior Of Con. B,o,oa Of Georgia.
MILLEpeEvILLE, April 26--Gov. Brown
has issued his proclamation, which will APP
pear in M,iledges,ll paper, prohibiting the
payment Ut nit debts 10 Northern creditors
till the end OF ho.tiIi,ies and directing the
to be refunded with interest at the end Of the
war to depcstots. S.
s5fairs in ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, April 26.-32.Oo0 stand OF
arms ard Ammunition have been sent 10
Springfield, Illinois, 10 artn lllineis troops.
All the powder IN Latin, Smith and Bore's
powder magazine has been purchased BY
Missouri, to prevent its expected seizure
5000 volunteers are now in the arsenal,
under i.ineoia's requis ton.
Two Germans wers arrested to-day,
charged with attempting to burn. railroad
bridge. tc prevent the concentration OF troops
(ro,n the interior Of the State.
.Kennet, Mackenzie is dead.
Richmond Full Of Soldiers
RICHMOND. April % "A proposition is
making fo' peace, from Washington, through
third parties. ~
The resignation Of Judges fancy, Camp
bell and Wayne Is ba!isysd here. 81
This CITY Is full Of troops. Several more
regiments are expected tomorrow, inc'nding
/. South Caralina ree i,nsns, which will probs-
bly, be- ordered 10 ilspr's Frrry. VII
Tie, Trouble az Baltimore
nAsas1sst w, April 25. --Passsngtrs who
hive arrived from Baltimore rep'saen. mat.
tsrs there =. being quiet.
Wholesale business hps,ses have closed.
All clerks oser the ags cf fourteen are re-
aa,rsd 70 eul,st themselves rs volunteers tor
lbs setenrsstt 4:le city. Families in large
na,nLsrs are 6.ving sa N
There ~ss No opposition to the Southern
tick. .nsJe yessefdsy.fa q Asae sz aa
gpHlLADxL INA, Ars'i 25.--Gsn. Lanion
SAYS Lincoln, 'n.repI,ing to the Bal.stacre
com,nitlee, asking peace. said:
ri your people will no, attack u., we will
rstaliate severely. Troop. Tor Washington
ipnst and snail come through Mar, land
Gov. ujck. consenrs the Maryland Legis
lsturr ia extraordinArv secession t,rinosl9w,
IL cons+qnenc. Of the Federal troops At
Annapolis. s3.ss,
Il is probahla that compensation be-
tween Washington and Baliims- by rail