The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-27
Correspondence OF the Daily Exchanc

Correspondence OF the Daily Exchange.
| MONTGOMERY, ALA, April 20, 1861.
| Editors Daily Erchangc:
Since the secession of the Old Dominion the feel
ing here has continued to increase in intensity and
at present the universal desire is to march imme-
diately on Washington city, and drive Lincoln and
his horde of vandas, as they termed, from the
soil which they polute. The Government, more
over, is acting with great caution and Judgment,
and no step in that direction will be taken until
all plans are fully matured, and the means and
men on hand, to give assurance of success.
Yesterday afternoon the excitement was raised to
fever-heat sby the reception of despatch that the
Seventh Regiment had arrived in Baltimore from
New York, and that your military had met them
at the cars and fight ensued, in which seven of
the Seventh were killed, and also number of Bal
timoreans. This despatch was followed by one
stating that it was not the Seventh Regiment, but
a battalion from York, Pa. Close on the heels OF
this came another, announcing that it was the IA
nous New Y ork regiment, that fearful slaughter
had taken place, aud that the Seventh Regiment
were prisoners of war. This news greatly elated
the Batimoreans here, and they almost took pos
session of the telegraph office. The Monumental
City, which has heretofore been the special object
dersion, became the theme of praise, and too much
could not be said complimentary of her people. In
the streets of the city which charged with hav
ing been given up to the enemy, the first blow was
struck, and the blood of men who were deemed I'm
true poured out libation to the cause of
Southern rights. 1t was not to be wondered II,
therefore, that the people here were profuse in
their praise. The evidence Of loyalty was unmis-
! taxable, and the generous Southern heart respon-
ded to the sacrifice warmly and truly.
In the evening bonfires were built in front of the
Exchange Hotel, and from the vast crowd which
assembled repeated cheers were given for the low
people of Baltimore. Hon. Roger A. PRYOR of
Va, had arrived in the city in the afternoon and
as soon as it was known there were loud calls for
him. gentleman stepped forward ON the portco
of the hotel and said he had been requested to an
pologise for Mr.. Pryor, that gentleman being ex-
hauSted from travel and as he had made seventeen
speeches within two days, his voice was so weak
that he could scarcely talk. This did not satisfy
the crowd, and the calls were continued when Mr.
Pryor finally stepped forward. His reception was
most enthusiastic, and some minutes elapsed before
he could commence his remarks. He made brief
but very eloquent address, full of spirit He is in
favor OF marching Immediately on WASHINGTON and
so stated, to which the crowd responded in deafen-
ing and prolonged cheers. Speeches were made by
Hon. Benjamin Iancey (brothec of VIM l. y and
others, and the meeting was kept up until twelve
o'clock. About ten o'clock Mr.. Yancay STONED
his remarks to inform the crowd that a desnatch
had just been received, stating that Massachusetts
regiment had met the fate of the New York Seventh
in Baltimore, and that both were now prisoners of
war. At this announcement the excitement knew
no bounds, and the wekn fairly rang with cheers
Baltimore city was the allina for the rest of the
niGht-
much mortified at reading despatch to the effect
that the Seventh Regiment had arrived in Wash
ingtOn. This was bucket of ice water to the Bal
timoreans, and in fact to the entire people. About
one o'clock despatch was received from Richmond
contradlcting the statement and giving assurance
that the Northern soldiers were really in Baltimore
as prisoners. This is the impression l write,
and can only earnestly hope that it is true.
had the pleasure of seeing President Davis this
morning. Owing to the excitement of the past
two days, it has been a matter Of impOssibity to
be presented to the President and members of the
Cabinet. Their time has been entirely engrossed
with the momentous events rapidly transpiring.
The President looks remarkably well considering
the arduous duties which he performs. He goes to
his office, in the government building, at A. NJ,
and remains there until o'clock p NJ, and some
times as late as five.
The work of the different departments progresses
rapidly and smoothly. The chief clerks aud most
of the prominent assistants are gentlemen who
have spent years of service in the departments in
Washington, and as consequence, are thoroughly
familiar with the duties of the position.
While in the Presidents room this morning the
page boy about fifteen years OF age, entered and
handed Mr.. Davis letter, which he opened, glanc-
ed at its contents for moment, and then, turning
to Secretary Mallory, remarked, "there is letter
from a man who has desire to save the Union,
and sends plan to effect it. He is ready to argue
his side of the question:, then turning the page
said, "where is the gentleman who brought this ?''
Page-'I don't know, sir, he has gone" President
-"Well, William, should he call again, and desire
to discuss the subject of saving the Union, you may
argue the point with him."
Judge Magrath, of s. c., arrived yesterday, and
called on the President this morning Hon. l.. 7.
Wigfall is on his way, and he is for carrying the
war into Africa-not stopping at Washington, but
for marching into the very bowels of the. enemy's
land.
Troops still continue to pour into Pensacola, and
it is rum0red that Fort Pickens will be attacked
before Monday next. l am not disposed to give
credence to this, as all the troops which are in
tended to operate there will not have reached the
place by that date. Before the latter part of the
coming week rolls around, you may possibly hear
Fort Pckens is in the possession of the Confeder-
ated forces. K