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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-25

nication with the Federal capital: First by boat UP
the Potomac River; second by the Baltimore ana oA'o
Railway: thiIo by the Northern Central Railway
end. fourth, bv Philadelphia and Baltimore. we hop
hare bit one, and that is by rail to Havre De Grace
thence bv steam to Annapolis, ard thence by foot 10
Washington, or possibly to the Junction on foot ana
thence by rail. How long will we have that Inc
lne from Philadelphia TO Havre de Grace or Perry
Evansville is well protected and the sail down tne
Chesapeake is entirely safe owing to the NUMBER %
eteamtucs and eun-boats there all Of which are aoie
TO do great comparative execution in case OF need; ou
the rest Of toe route can only be held 10y an armed
force which may at any hour be attacked.
If YOU will take map you win notice that the line
from Annapolis TO the Junction carries passengers Tor
Washington much nearer Baltimore than 1t does 70 the
Capital and that over that line troops are expect
ing 70 march, On beyond is Governor Hicks with his
forces ready at any time to march upon the troops
from the one side while the Rebels of whom some
600 are at Petersburgh, would fnd it difficult task
70 90 up By rail- and then close upon forces on
the opposite side. Again. Fort Washington which is
On the Maryland side of the Potomac becomte Of great
importance when we reflect that, while ii commands
the river it also would be capital starting point for
the Secessonists in carrying out their mdoubted plan
of Lemmiag IN the Federal forces at Washington.
Ii they control tie Hghts, Alexandra and George
townif they watch and guard carefully the country
between the Potomac at Fort Washington and Annap-
oils while Governor Hicks with bis forces stands guard
on the other side % the Captain what position
would the Government find ITSELF How will they
feed their troops and the seventy thousand people in
the city of Washington? A besieging army can do
vas amount of mischief to the besieged md at COM
paratveIy little trouble TO themselves HOWARD.
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THE EXCITEMENT IN WASHINGTON.

HMmsBrKG, We1ne ~, April y, 1861.
An intelligent, New York merchant has arrived, via
Chambersburg, having left Washington at O'Clock p.
m. Yesterday. lie thinks that there arc more than
ten thousand men in Washington, and provisions are
becoming scarce. Tie Government is supplying the
-four seized OF Georgetown on Sunday TO families ct
- per barrel Military officers informed him that but
little over two thousand are lying near Alexan-
dria and that not more than one-half Of them are
armed Gen. Beaapgard, il is known by the Govern
uent, would be in Richmond on Tuesday. The Sew
snth New-York Regiment is known to be 1T Annapo'
lis Baltimore had sent troops to intercept their march
between Annapolis and the Washington Junction.
Gen SCOTS pickets are gradually extending toward
Annapolis Junction from Washington. Gen. Scott viii
assist them if attacked, at al hazards. The Eighth
Massachusetts Regiment will force their way mp TIE
Potomac II they cannot return to Annapolis.
Ill families who can get away are leaving as soon
ar possible. The Avenue is almost deserted. On
Tuesday sixteen strangers dDed at 2p. m at the Ma
tional, and nine at Browns Hotel
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THE REBELLION IN VIRGINIA.
JEFF. DAVIS REPORTED TO BE NJ RICHMOND
BEAUREGARD SOMEWHERE IN VIRGINIA.
Prom Der Own CorrespoBdeut

JEFF. DAVIS REPORTED TO BE nj RICHMOND
BEAUREGARD sOMEWHIIE IN VIRGINIA.
From OR Own Correspondent.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday, April q, 1861.
have lust seen Northern man who arrived from
Texas to-day. He was at Richmond on Monday
where the Secession feeling was rampant. Every man
has been pressed into the Rebel ranks and all Union
sentiment crushed out. Families are coming North,
feeling that Richmond ia no safe place for them. Beau
regard was not at Richmond although he was believed
to be somewhere in Virginia.
The feeling on the entire route from Texas, az de-
scribed by thls gentleman, is unanimous for war to the
bitter end. "No compromise, but all our rghts, il the
cry and on all sides great activity exists among high
and low, that they may be ready for the conflict.
Southern railroads are offering to transport troops free
OF charge.
JEFF. Davis il reported as being at Richmond, where
a large army will soon be concentrated.
Tire Adutant- General Of North Carolina, in obedi-
ence TO Gov. Elliss Proclamation, calls for 10000
troops. He saws:
The decree for our subiugation hiss gone forth.
The time OF our trial has come. The blow VIII soon
tall We il with the whole energies of our
state. We must show To The wold that North Caro-
lima III maintain her rights, AZ all hazards
Great indignation is fell in Baltimore that Gov.
Hicks should have ordered the Legislature to convene
Of Annapolis Parties leaving Baltimore are stopped
by patrol and their luggage smined. In one street
all the inhabitants are Uniyn men, and in Thompson's
foundery there are ninety workmen, al OF whom are
loyal.
Mrs Lincoln is reported to be in remarkably good
health, az are al her family. She has been earnestly
importuned to leave Washington for the present. but
Gays she considers il her duty TO stand by her husband
whether In veal or woe and that DO true woman VIII
ever desert her home when her presence cn cheer and
her hands aid those whose happiness and comfort are
most precious in her light.
The schooner Lucas, in the Susquehanna trade, has
Just reached this place. She reports that sbe was
chased up the Chesapeake by two Pratical crafts, who
fred az her several times. Two shots took effect and
had /, not been that further following would have
been dangerous she would have been captured.
A special messenger from Lord Lyons was detailed
to detain the Persia until tomorrow 1t o'clock by
which tine a second messenger, with foil dispatches
for Great Britain concerning he state Of aiis will
have reached Now-YorL. HOWARD.
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messenger who ey, lived here this morning from th,
Maryland lnesays that nornauon has been received
from Richmond Va that JEFF Davis is there at the
head Of q 900 troops and w ould appear before Wash
ing to day. This is credited 're by some and not by
others
Lieut. Jeufer Of the United yates Army, who left
Carlisle suddenly and SEQ oy authority oil
Gov. Curtin, wss ordered by him 70 DC released ~
York Inst night at the request Of Maj for'er Assistant
Acknowledgement of the United States rmy; but the
military authorities at York refused to REX ease him on
the ground that reasonable letter was 70 uad IN MS
pocket, dated Richmond, Va, April IL.
1t reached him the 10Th insr., and be immedi 9tely
mace his preparations, and in twenty-four hours !eft
Carlisle, and sent Lis resignation back by letter. ne
Richmond letter was written by brother of Jenifer
who is Secessionis. 1t urged the Lieutenat to make
the most Of his information and Join the Southern Con-
federacy and it seems that he about acting upon
The advice when arrested. lie is still retained.
Governor Curtin received important dispatches 10.
day from Washington by special messengers. The
troops withdrawn from Cockeysve, Nd. are at York.
Two regiments have been sent to Chambersbuig, TO
restore quiet on the border Of the State but his is
rely unnecessary learn from several persons who
have passed through that part Of Maryland that there
is not the slightest reason to fear attack from Mary
anders Of that section They more afraid of being
attacked by Pennsylyanianf.
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TIE DEFENSE OF ANNAPOLIS.
respondencs Of The N. Y. Tribune.
UsIrED STATES NAVAL AcADEAY, !
ANE,poy,s Iy6I


UsIrED STATES NAVAL AcADENY,
ASsaPoLis, April 10, 1861.
We have just received the news from Virginia. Ii
great deal Of excitement here especially
the future of the young gentlemen receiving an eGacs
ton at the expense Of the Federal Government, IA u
measure depends upon the action Of that State.
The Norfolk Navy Yard would be rich booty for
Virginia, as it contains BESIDE the men-of.war rts-
toned there many thousand Dshlgren guns, together
with considerable ammunition. and quantity Of good
timber.
As an evidence of the decrease Of the number Of
scholars at the Academy, because Of national
troubles, the second class, which entered with liz
members now that Virginia has gone and North Caro-
lima is on the verge Of Secession, will be reduced 10
80 members less than good captain proposed grad
uatng a; the end Of the term.
Tie first class composed Of twenty-one members.
viii be examined on the lst Of MAY, much earlier
this year than usual their services being required BY
the Government.
During the last three days, we have been busted
excessively all the guns and ammunition have been
transferred from the battery to the Constitution
The running rigging of this frgate can be ready at
moments notice for reeyng, and her sails have been
thoroughly overhauled and put in readiness for
bending.
When Captain Blake was asked the other dsy by
the Chief of the Bureau if lie could defend ths
Academy against 800 men, he replied, Yes, Sir,
agains: > 900 men-against 80 600 men,"
Last evening we imagined we were in a fair way 10
ascertain if this position invulneraLle a.
thought by the Captain, between snd 10 o'clock
rews was received of premeditsted attack UPON the
Academy. There certainly something unusual
going the oppose shore ~ tho beating OF drums,
the barking Of dogs and the different signals that
made by OF lights plainly showed. Immediately
upon the reception of thu intelligence the Academy
was pu, in state of defense, the guards mounted.
howiizers loaded and manned one half Of lumber
Instantly armed to the teeth" the remainder held in
reserve. The Recitation Hall was made the " rem
dezvouz and place of final retreat, il the odds
so much against us as to make il necessary A largo
2ipounder commanded the entrance and the LEI Com
paDy Of Infantry slept on their arms in the passage
Altogether in q stale ofperfect defense andit
would have been death TO an invading party then to
tamper with us; the guns of the Constitution were
loaded with grape and turned toward the point Of
supposed attack but the attack not made, the
attacking party must have become alarmed ut seeing
our lights burning all night. The companies in charge
Of the howzers were ordered 20 fire at once upon any
boat or boats that would not answer their Z" ball.
Thus. you win observe, they were bstRed in this
attempt but this reaches you, the villains may
attempt it again, with what success time only viii
show. The only cry now is, War to the knife, and
the knife to the hilt."
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A MORE DETAILED REPORT.

Mr.. John A. Nichols of Lynn, Company ID Of the
MASSACHUSETTS, 9Th Regiment, which went through
New-York Oh Friday morning returned from AnnaP-
oils on Tuesday night, on the sick List.
He says that they got to PeTyville, this side Of
Hayre de Grace on Saturday about, at or O'Clock.
Al Quarter of mile this side Of the river, the ears
stopped and they were ordered out, and formed into
a line and word went down the line that there were
fifteen hundred Baltimore troops ready TO meet them
and prevent them from going on board the steamer.
Then they could hear from one to another such ex-
CARNATIONS as Fight savage, boysl' Nobody hnched
although there were men who could not well help
looking ont Of the corners OF their eyes at the steep en-
bsukment on either side, expecting sn attack. But
though eve and ear were strained nothing was heard
but the roll of the drum and the tramp OF the soldiers
The troops asked the officers whether II they were
attacked personally they could defend themselves win
their pstols and were told thev could Now and then
fle-leader would say that he could see ITEM
At las, they nearod the steamer and found thal ths
was merely rumor started by officers to try them
The officers said they satisfied not man 'a''cT-
81.
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IMPORTANT FROM BALTIMORE.
A. II. STEPHENS AT RICHMOND-JEFT. DAVIS no

|
| HAyRT DE- GBAcE Wednesday, April "A, 1861.
| The baltimore San and Exchange arrived here at
O'Clock this evening having been detained by storm
! They contain the following items Of news:
Gen. Trimble had ssued an order stating thai nc
restriction would be placed on steamship travel but nc
persons will be allowed to leave the city without per-
mits. Every must exercise their own Judgment as
to leaving the city by private conveyance personal
safety may he endangered.
Two thousand stand of arms lad arrived from Har-
pers Ferry.
Supplies Of pork, -four, and provisions for New-York
have been stopped. Several carloads Of hinges fro
Providence, K l., to Baltimore, have been allowed to
pass.
Numerous seizures Of arms and powder recorded.
Eight hundred kegs of powder consigned to Foley
Brothers, Baltimore, from New York had been handed
| over.
The passenger train from the Camden station left for
| Washington ON Tuesday afternoon When nearing
the Relay House they informed that train from
Washington had been taken possession Of near Anna
polls Junction, and Lad been impressed into the Gov
eminent service it was supposed for the purpose of
carraDg TT, ops from the junction to Annapolis. The
| conductor then turned back.
For the election in Baltimore there had been other
ticket but the Southern Rights nominated
1t was thought that the navigation Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal would be stopped, on account Of the
| apprehension that cargoes would be seized
The Washington train the main stem OF the Bat-
more and Ohio Railroad, running regularly yes
terlay, via Cleveland and Pittsburgh
The lighiboals on the Potomac River were fred by
Nrgnians and consumed, in order 10 prevent Covert
mtnt vossels from conveying troops to Washington.
Heavy guns were heard the same morning in the Vi
cnity Of the White House, and the suprosilion was
that some transport steamer had been fired into.
The mails between Washington and Annapolis had
been stopped. The mails from Richmond had been de-
tanned by Government.
A messenger late las' evening from Annapolis juno.
ton brings intelligence that 100 troops had arrived
from Washington and were stationed at the Junction.
The roaa from Washington 10 Annapolis was in poe
session Of the Federal troops and the Annapolis rosd
under guard. The road was but Little damaged, aud
4 train Of ears passed il yesterday. The raiIs
which bad been removed from several places bad been
easily replaced.
Military were despatched from Baltimore late last
nsh to proceed to the Relay House for the purpose of
protecting the visduct ut that point Theytook several
pieces of artillery with them.
The baltimore Spa makes bumor Of the special di--
patches to the Northern papers about the Smelling OF
Baltimore. II says that although jeff. Davis is not in
Baltimore, he would be there in few days with an adj
vance guard If 1000 CarohniAns and would rapidly
reinforce having ordered enrolment OF 5000 men.
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HON. CALEB CUSHING FOR THE UNION.

NEwBUHrPoRr Mass.. "Wednesday, April "a, 1861.
The Hon. Caleb Gushing, at a aag-raising A,dro ssed
the citizens OF NowburyPOrt this afternoon. He ws-
listened to with the deepest attention and for the
Union under any all possible circumstances, and
against s its foes. AS in The civil war Of England,
men were divided by duty, 80 now, though separated
from some Of bis dearest Friends be would not swerys
from the path Of right and duty. Ills whole affection
was with Massachusetts, and not friend foe should
separate him from her, lie had spoken for her in tho
past and if she had need of hs services they wero
al her command. He was ready, on the field Of tanls.
TO i've or die IN her defense as in that Of the Union.
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THE MOVEMENT on WASHINGTON.

tn n .. Dim d MOnday rays:
In the Associated Prefs dispatches from Montgomery,
published in last Saturday Defq, it stated that
GOV. Roman, in conjunction with MAJOR Ben McCui-
lOch proposed TO The Confederate Government to have
twenty-five thousand men in Washington in ten days
TO take Lincoln and Gen Scott prisoners OF war. We
are authorized TO Say that this aemeu1 ns iat az II
relaiss to Gov. Roman j. tnegrapbc error. IL wa-
not Gov. Roman, who i inc. Fable Of sugeesing any
measure 20 precirate, but Con 'tenan' 10y whom Ih'
proposition was made ia conjunction with Major Nc
CuOch to capture the Federal capital, together with
Old Abe and hi. Lieutenant ,enerl1, without giving
them reasonable time ~ deliberate about Tie pohry
OF q rntIlMi. or y mlluIe we -.lr.s ol deitnse.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS AND TEXAS.

Nsw-OELsiNs, Tuesday, April p, 1861.
The Texas line OF steamers has been suspended fos
the present.
Gen. Houston, Il is reported, is about to speak a.
Galveston, announcing his determination to Oppose
Presden, Lincolns preparations for war
Warllkc preparatioes are progressing in Texas on
large scale.
The remaining Federal iroopsat IndisDos will pSoba'
bly, be taken prisoners.
Six hundred dollars of the Confederate loan has been
taken by the colcred people Of Mobile.
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-. ANNAPOLIS, Tuesday, Be. m.
we are landed here and 10 comfortable auae Wst for
eDtofcouents 70 move TO morrow to Washington
lours, with love, HENRY VAN DER WEYDE

-, ANNAPOLIS, Tuesday, 9 ..
We are landed here and 10 comfortable quartz Wait
spfofcerenis 70 move to morrow @ washington
Yours, with love, HENRY VAN DER WEYDE,
9Th Company 9Th Regiment N. y.
| Z. S. EAvAI ACADEsY. ASSAPoLH Md,
| Tuesday Morniny, Apz3 20 1881. )
DEAR FATHER: We are at present in etate of rest
and quiet which the boys improving the hes, Of their
ability 10 obtsaiug something and ping The een-
es opinion is that the Seventh rough It"
the best They have turned for day ssl men willie they
have Dsyer before $50 AL Friday might We
for bPe. the cars until as shen w. nae a., Sse
BAKED at Philadelphia on bo.rd the Bosto hut
VIC oes knowing destination The quarters for 90 many
oiu you may qsgite were not Tey com~odou the boaf
a law for only 400 l. with about dozen Others
sep tP IoL t"o ,nients in boa, on the deck.
we sryed IN Annapolis HsIbOr about Monssy, snd
boat co ssosna oSsy eo sd With Mssehsassts
troop tappssrr that the railroad between HAVE de 0rscs
oas ed o,es 9 adsa s b oH be-. ri them. .as
LEFT then p. and landed the Naval Xcademy For The
hours sha' We aboard abe bost had three
iicns served 10 CONSISTING OF resbfsca small stock,
AID cup o. coffee Water vas also scs.ue.
While here have the ations The boys from,
the city bring in thugs but suspecre poson est sparny
strong Seceson The este Consu,i, w IS here with IN
sItnsnent and awaiting the BAo snd otker steamers
vi the 6rh 18th and 7lst Regiments.
os ere IL sSaS aid % .5 a saS isd ss
and been received BY the commanding officer here.
STEAMER bOsrON,
osAnnspolis, Monday, April o. 1872 P.a}
MI DEAR FRIEERs: As have a few moments this
~ thought would write you few words, that you might
know Of my good health sc. feeling ukably well to-
day Twas quite unwei yesterday but tell yyR,hee moth
ing Ike getting used to it, We living Ike Oder Our
ratons for yesterday follows At ococt We hsd sesk
L az large - your band oottoe
ofcodse and O'Clock had the same whistr ell
bad WEI are suffering to-day for the OF drink
cant get drop Our quarters here very This
steamer is only large boat and have 800 aboard
We are crowded when standing up ard whep
down yon better imagine tran how 70
10y. IL ia, you amost impossible sleep 1ct
We way to Washington bet when shsIl got
there IL than any here tell expect rhs
land here and march the Of the The
well We hsye five beard who sick bet
dead yet Our trip from EewYork PhsdelpEa very
At Fson here stopped there Weecrowd
Of people greet and cheer but we efs sbsds
phii IL Ia, been CT hardship suffering
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CRUISE OF THE UNITED STATES STEAM
FRIGATE NIAGARA.

The telegraph has ALREADY announced The af!lyai
"beow" AZ Boston of the United States steam frigate
NIAGARA She returns from the Eat Indies and japan,
having taken home the japanese Embassy.
Tue following is q list OF her officers:
Csptain, W. McKesn Lisatensnis Lac y. Brown, John
Gr.st ~ r. sYicer. j. r. D-krsn, d. 7 McCcrke, Y. r.
Poeg and r. L. Mory, surgron Rooert Woodwoth Passed
Assaut Surgeon u. B. sBsrd; Assistant Surgeon, James
McMsstes; Paymks,cr Thomas Wse; ,hspsin, Charles
Stewart; Fir.t Lieutenant Marines srA CreR Second Lieu
Of Marines George Batter Chief Engineer. WA
Williamson; Mldshipmea Slss Casey. james Oksne. v
Marvin, II. Robesop W sc nschley Thomas swan and
E. q. head Bostswsn, A. NJ fon-soy; Gunner, X d. Hin
Carpenter II. 4. LesIe Sarsser step ben seaman Eng
neesFirs. ASsistps d. b. Maomb. A. Ramsey; sscced
As.sEr &. H. kd A. pgPialue; Third Assisisht- iess
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SETTLEMENT OF DETECTIVES sLoWEY AND
KING.

KING.
We leh Annapolis on Tuesday afternoon at -four
O'Clock, and came by one Of tie Ericsson rrcPclers
10 Hayre Dc Grace, whence we took special train for
Philadelphia, bringing with thousand letters from
soldiers. At Annapolis VIC saw the Seventh Regiment
Of New-York and tie Eighth Regiment Of Massachu'
setts commanded by Gen. Butler They were very
comfortably quartered the former Ia the Fort al that
place and the latter in other places aboH, the town.
There had been no fighting, aul al were well. The
Military Academy held, Of course, by the United
States and no considerable force Of Scctssoniss was
anywhere near.
These two regiments numbering over 1900 men,
were detained at thai place in consequence Of the rail
road track and bridges of the Annapolis Railroad hav-
ing been destroyed. They would therefore, march
directly across to Washington which would .ahe them
between two and three days. No letters or iniolna-
ton Of any kind had been received by them from
Washington, and Of the affairs around which they
knew as litlle or lees than Ncw-York does. The
reason why the force at Annapolis had not already
marched overland, because report prevailed that
IL, 900 men Were stationed along the road in al the
commanding POSITIONS which they bad fortified. Cen.
Butler had decided not to move until more reliable
information could be obtained, or retnforcements be
procured fIom IIayre de Grace. lie was determined
however, to proceed in any event, sooner or later
AT Hayre de Grace, where we arrived on Tuesday
night at 10 Ocock found about 2 500 PenLsy wanna
volunteers ready he shipped and several steamers
lying at the wharf taking men on board. On two Of
them 500 men had already crossed the plank. The
vessels consist OF ferry boats and ERICSSON propcllers,
aud commanded by naval officers from Philadelphia.
These were supplied with 6 and l2-poundcr guns,
firing both shot and shell From Iiayre dc Grace,
through Delaware, sentnels were stationed ii Amos
every telegraph POLE and on every bridge along the
road.
Wien ia hours Ibis fiie Of Annapolis, Messr-. King
and Slowey met CIR Lad Of provisions, which lad
been sent for the use Of The forces. 81 there viii be
no laoL Of provisions.
Dosrov Wednesday, April q, ls5l.
Tie B0stOa Journal has the following dispatch:
"ASSnoLIs, Md, April q, lool.
"TLole are 800 troops here, including the Mara
chusetts sth and The New-Nork lth Regiments. More
are coming. We are all well. There l. no force herc
20 or Orc w. and everything j. lively The troops
are in fine spirits. We have the frigsie Cons'uton
moored safely at the mouth Of the harbOr with COM
petent force on board"