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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-20
Correspondence Of the Chicago Journal.
Washington Correspondence.
IL


The result of tie election in Virginia by
which the Secessionists proper, arc over.
thrown, has occasioned general rejoicing
here. 1t is not, however, Union triumph
per sc, but is simply putting on of the
brakes to the secession movement, and has
been brought about by the conciliatory tone
of Republican leaders in Congress. But for
the course Of such, who are very sorely re
viled in some quarters, members would not
have been tclegraphing that the back bone
ofSccesson had been broken in Virginia.
The fact is that both Maryland and Vir-
ginia have been held by the main strength
of prominent Union men in those States,
from drifting off into the Secession mal-
strom.
TO Gov Hicks and II. Winter Davis, the
country is largely indebted for keeping both
of these States where they are, for if Mary
land had fallen, Virginia would have follow
ed. In this view of the case, it seems hard
ly fair that such Republicans as have encour-
aged and aided them by conciiatory dis
position, should be so savagely denounced.
1t may be the fanatic portion of the bor-
der States will still insist on terms which
cannot be granted. If so, having proposed
all that was fair ard consistent with honor
and principle for the adjustment of our diff
culties and the preservation of the Union,
Mr.. Lincoln will have bGt to administer the
Government under the Constitution as it is,
and enforce the laws as they are, in which
lawful endeavor, there are thousands of men
all over the South who VIII rally to the stand
ard of the Union.
The Peace Congress moves slow and eau
tiously, and it is doubted whether il will ar
rive at any more unanimous result than has
attended the labors of the Senate and House
committees.
The speech of candy Johnson" has heap
ed Goals of fire on the heads of the fire-eat
crs. They rave and swear by turns. In
fact the "logic of events is not calculated to
make them happy Mason and Hunter are
particularly nervous, the result in Virginia
showing that their counsels are over-ruled
by some 10000 or $4,000 majority.
The work of protecting the Capital from
an invasion Of the Goths and Vandals, still
goes on under the eye of Gen. Scott All
the surveillance is exercised, as if an attack
was hourly expected, but there will be no
trouble. The courage Of these fire eating
zealots, like that Of Bob Acres, oozes out,
amazingly, in the face Of bayonets an flying
artillery.
Great calculations are making on the great
Lincoln and Hamlin Inauguration Ball. on
the evening of March 4th. Price of tickets
$40. 1t will be a magnificent affair. doubt.
less. The City Councils Of Washington
have appoiated committee 10 wait on the
President and Vice President elect on
their arrival, and have authorized the use of
Judiciary Square for the erection of build
;v,sr for ha Tn nr,,ro fiov, Ra1
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25

New York, April 24.-Major Patrick of
the United States army has been appointed
by the governor adjutant general of New York.
DIR. Robert Sabo and Lieut.. Fish, have been
arrested for treason, the former for enlistinr
troops, and the latter for furnishing arms and
munitions, for the army OF the southern con-
tederacy Twenty three southern cadets have
lett West Point in consequence of their refusal
to renew the oath of allegiance to the United
States.
A sailor has been arrested at Elizabeth, N.
J.l for attempting to get up q piratical expedi.
ton in favor Of Jefferson Davis
The board Of supervisors have appropriated
S25O,0O0 for the support of soldiers families.
Judge Belts, of the United States circuit
court, has charged the grand jury, TO day, de-
lining the crime of treason and its conse
quences.
1t is stated that all the nipples and hammers
OF the arms at Harper Ferry were safely re.
moved before the confagration.
Fifty uniforms for the south were seized ot
Brooklyn, last night, by the police, at differ
ent taiors' shop, where they were being made
to the order of New York firm.
The Persia was detained till this morning in
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25
Gbe Daily Spp

Probably four or five of our men were killed,
and thirty or forty wounded. From the ties.
timony of those in action, we kuow-or at
least are positive-that fifty of the rebels were
killed.
Tell the good people of Worcester, that
when in somewhat better discipline, the Sixth,
before their return to Massachusetts, if per-
mitted to do so, will yet sweep from the streets
of Baltimore the blood of their fallen COM
rades.
We were not able to go through Baltimore
together, as, upon reaching the city, the cars
are drawn by horses, and only one taken at a
time, and thus we were separated. My com.
pany being in one of the first cars, passed
through safely with four or five other compa-
mics, and knew nothing whatever of the attack
till all over.
We found the track up in various places,
and mob continually followed but as we
drew near were very careful to place them
selves beyond range. H.wP.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25
y to Annapolis, and arrived off the capital of

ly to Annapolis, aud arrived off the capital of
Maryland at a late hour of the night.
To anticipate the reasonable intentions of
an organization in the vicinity which had
formed plot to seize the United States fri
gate Constitution, which lay moored at the
wharf Of the Naval Academy, Capt. Dever.
eauX with his company was ordered to take
possession OF her, which was promptly done,
aud she was towed several miles out from the
town. On Sunday morning, the 2lst, the
steamer grounded, and tue troops were unable
to effect landing until the morning of Mon
day They were joined during the interval
by the Seventh New York Regiment Some
evlldisposed people upon the shore made
preparations at this time for erecting battery
to command the steamer, but were prevented
from completing their work.
On Monday, 22d, the troops disembarked,
took complete and peaceful possession OF the
town, and pushed forward parties in advance
along the line OF the railroad leading towards
Washington, and seized and replaced the rails
which had been torn from the tracks. They
continued at the same labor yesterday Tues.
day. the 23d, and last evening were eagerly
awaiting the arrival OF the fifth Massachusetts,
regiment, with It's accompanying flying art-
lery Lattery and rife battalion, upon tile ar
rival OF which, together with the New York
regiments which were departed tor Annapolis
on Sunday and Monday, they would be fully
able to open and maintain communication be-
tween Annapolis and Washington.
The latest intelligence which has been re.
ceived from them is that they were on their
march across the country to Washington, and
the commander in chief does not doubt, that,
before this time, they have reached the nation
al capitol In the meanwhile Havre de Grace
has been occupied by Pennsylvania regi-
ment, and large bodies OF troops are being
concentrated there from Harrisburg. Steam,
erS for their transportation have been selt
around the capes upon Chesapeake Bay from
Philadelphia, and will doubtless commence To-
day to carry them to Annapolis Tie troops
are in excellent health and spirits, and only
one man in the whole 9Th Regiment is report
ed as sick.
Gen. Butler telegraphs that the troops of
Massachusetts have done good service and
are worthy OF all praise. Major Ames of the
staff OF Major General Andrews, who is
stationed at Philadelphia in charge OF arrange
ments for the transportation and subsistence
of our troops, had been forward to Anuapo
lis and communicated personally with Gen.
Butler there, and has now returned to Phila-
delpha to make provision for their welfare
In contradiction OF rumors that tie common
wealth was short OF firearms, the governor
officially stated that he is at any moment pre-
pared TO arm 5000 Massachusetts troops with
The best rifles and sabre bayonets whenever
they shall be called into the field for active
service.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN, April 24.-Genera Wool
received dispatches from government, last
evening, in which he says the capital is in ur-
gent need Of provisions. Provisions will be
Immediately sent sufficient to SUPPLY $4,000
men for month He has ordered 10000 mus
kets and a large amount of ammunition to
Washington.
HARRIsBURG, April 24,-An intelligent New
York merchant arrived here, from Washing.
ton via Chambersburg, at 8 O'Clock yesterday.
He thinks there are more than 10000 men in
Washington. Provisions were becoming very
scarce. The government was supplying the
flour seized at Georgetown, Sunday, to lami-
lies at S. per Dbl. Several military officers
informed him that there were a little over two
Thousand seces:ionists lying near Alexandria,
and not more than half of them armed. Gen.
Beauregard is known by the government to
have been in Richmond on Tuesday.
All the families who can get away are leav-
ing as soon as possible. Tie avenue is almost
deserted. On Tuesday sixteen strangers dined
at the National, and nine at Browns Hotel
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
TO the WORCESTER DAILY SPY
The Troops at Annapolis
THREATENED BY sECEssI0NIsTS,
Ann EyprCTING TO
FIGHT THEIR WAY 70 WASHINGTON.

New YoRK, April 24-Direct advices from
Annapolis, by letters and travellers, up to yes
terday afternoon, say that the New York 9TH
and Massachusetts Sth Regiments were there,
and that large force of secessionists lay be-
tween them and Washington. Communica-
ton was perfect from here to Annapolis. The
government had seized all the vessels between
there and Havre de Grace The depot was
occupied by three companies of Massachusetts
troops Gen. Butler declared, that soon
as the troops which left New York Sunday af
ternoon arrived, he should march for Wash
ington. The frigate Constitution is manned
by company of Massachusetts troops, and
can level Annapolis with her guns
HARRISBURG, April 24.-The New York
Seventh Regiment is known to have been at
Annapolis yesterday, Baltimore had sent
troops to intercept their march between An
napolis and Washington Junction. Gen.
SCOTS pickets were gradually extending to-
wards Annapolis Junction from Washington
Gen. Scott will assist them, if they are attack
ed, at all hazards. The Eighth Massachusetts,
Regiment will force their way up the Potomac
as they cannot return to Annapolis.
PHILADELPHIA, April PA gentleman
from Annapolis yesterday, heard report
that a negro instruction had occurred in
Anne Arundel Co., Md, and that Gen. Butler
of Massachusetts offered to subdue it. Major
Ames of Massachusetts, had left the Massa-
chusetts Seventh Regiment, and was at
Annapolis Tuesday afternoon Gen. Butler
was taking measures to have the rails relaid on
the Annapolis railroad as they had been careful
ly taken up by the company. No difficulty was
apprehended in opening the road TO WASH
ington.
A member Of the New York Seventh Regi-
ment has arrived here with four sick com.
rades. They left Annapolis at three o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. He thinks it impossible
for the Seventh to reach Washington to-day.
The Massachusetts regiment reached AnnapJ-
lis on Sunday. They found the ship Consti-
tuition in possession of the secessionists, who
were converting her into battery. They
were driven out and the ship was towed out
by the steamer Maryland, but grounded.
Some Of the guns were then losted out when
she hoated but the Maryland then grounded,
and was fast when the Seventh arrived and
remained ashore. Both regiments had sut-
fered much from the want of provisions and
water.
TRENTON, N. J., April 23.-Officer Mort.
mer Thompson, of the New York Seventh
regiment, passed here tonight, OH the way to
New York, having important dispatches He
crossed Chesapeake Bay last night, in an open
boat.
ANNAPOLIS, April 23-Two companies of
the Massachusetts regiment have this moment
taken possession OF the railroad depot here,
preparatory to leaving for Washington.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25
THE DESTRUCTION AT NORFOLK.

Most of the ships destroyed at Norfolk were
old hulks Of not much value but tie Merri-
mac was beautiful and powerful steam trig-
ate, and two at least of the others were good
ships. A gentleman who saw the destruction
and came to New York in the Yankee, gives
the following account of the affair -
''On Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock, the
Pawnee, arrived from Washington. with 200
volunteers and 100 marines, besides her own
crew, and at ONE the officers and crew of the
Pawnee and Cumberland went to the navy
yard ard spiked and disabled the gus, and
threw the shot and small arms into the river.
AT 10 O'Clock, the marines, who had been
quartered III fhe barracks, fired them, and
came on boardthe Pawnee. This.movement
was premature, Tor it was the intention to fire
all the buildings simultaneously. A party of
officers, meandme, we've going through the
different Ludngs and ships, distributing
waste and turIentine, and aging train so as
to blow up the Dry dock They were engaged
in this work ultb4 2 O'Clock, when the train
71,IaA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25
THE LATEST FROM nALrrMoRn.

HAvRE De GRACE, April M.-Baltimore
papers of this morning furnish the following /:
Gen. Trimble has issued an order stating that
no absolute restriction is placed on steamship
travel but no persons will be allowed to leave
the city without permit, and those leaving
by private conveyance will do so at their own
risk. Two thousand stand of arms had arriv.
ed from Harper's Ferry. The supplies of
pork, -four and provisions, for New York were
stopped Numerous seizures of arms and
powdr had been made, including eight hnqr
dred kegs of powder, to Folly Brothers, from
New York The passenger train that left Bal
limore for Washington, Tuesday afternoon,
when nearing the Relay House, was informed
that the train from Washington was taken pos
session of near Annapolis junction, and I'M
pressed into the government service, it was
supposed to carry troops from the junction.
The conductor then turned back.
AT Baltimore, the only ticket nominated for
the election was the southern rights. 1t is
thought the navigation of the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal will be stopped, as it is apprehend-
ed that all cargoes will be seized.
The Washington trains on the main stem of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad were running
regularly yesterday, via Cleveland and Pitts
field. Two light boats on the Potomac have
been burned by the Virginia S, to prevent the
government vessels from conveying troops to
Washington. Heavy guns were heard the
same morning, and it is supposed that trans.
port steamer was fired on. The mails between
Washington and Annapolis are stopped The
mails from Richmond are detained by the gov
eminent
a messenger, late last evening from Annap-
oils junction, brings intelligence that one hun.
dred troops had arrived from Washington and
been stationed at the junction of the road
from Washington. Annapolis was in posses
sion of the federal troops, and the Annapolis
road was under guard. 1t was but little dam
aged, and a train passed over yesterday. The
rails were easily replaced. The military was
dispatched from Baltimore, late last night, to
the relay house to protect the viaduct.
The Baltimore Sun says JEFF. Davis should
be ut Richmond in few days with an ad.
vance guard of 5000 Carolinans, and would
rapidly be reinforced, having ordered an en-
rollment OF $4,000 men. The governor of
North Carolina has called an extra session of
the legislature.
The Montgomery correspondent of the Bal
timore Exchange says, it is reported that jeff.
Davis will start for Richmond which will be
his headquarters, and he will there assume
command of the army.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25

THE SOLDIERS FUND.-Some of the lead.
ing citizens of Boston have taken steps to es-
tablish soldiers fund. for the soldiers and
families of soldiers of this commonwealth now
in service or to be called into service nereaf-
ter. Their purpose is TO provide reserved
fund to be used independently OF the liberal
contributions made by towns, cities, and indi-
yiduals, which may be soon expended if new
troops should be called into the field, or the
contest should be prolonged. They act
upon the conviction that "yigor will be
given 10 the soldiers arm, and support 10 the
soldiers heart, by the consciousness of fore.
sight which attempts to protect those dear to
him in the uncertainty of the future" The
fund is to be held in trust BY committee of
one hundred who have been already appoint.
ed, comprising the governor and chief justice
of the commonwealth, the eight living ex.gov-
errors resident in Massachusetts, the mayors
OF the several cities, and well known citizens
chiefly resident in the eastern part of the
state.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25

JUG, I4e1siA along and took the Cum
berland in tow, the Pawnee taking the lead.
All the vessels beat 10 quarters, the guns
were manned, and everything was in read
ness 10 carry out the threat OF Commodore
McAuley, that il gun was fired from either
shore he would level both Portsmouth and
Norfolk. At this time the scene was indies
cribably magnificent, all the buildings being
in IA blaze, and explosions here and there
scattering the clnders in all directions.
The government vessels had been scuttled
i'll tile afternoon, before the Pawnee arrived,
TO prevent their being seized by the secession
lists, who had been in arms in both Norfolk
and Portsmouth, under the command of Gen.
TaiaterrO. Their number is estimated at
some 400 men. The scuttling was done be-
tween II and O'Clock on Saturday. Lest
this mode OF destruction should not be com.
plete, hoSever, trains were laid on them aud
the vessels fired with the buildings
The following are the names of the vessels
which were destroyed ;-.Pennsylvania, IA gun
ship; steam trigae Merrimac, "A guns; slOop.
0fwar Germantown, % guns sloop Plymouth,
Y guns; trigate Rarian. As guns; frigate Co.
lunlbia, Al guns; Delaware, IA gun ship; Co.
lumbus, "A gun ship; United States, in ordi.
nary brig Dolphin. 8 guns and the powder.
boat OF these, the Merrimac, Plymouth,
and Germantown were ready for sea, but the
Pawnee made her appearance at the yard too
late to save them. The Merrimac, in fact.
had had steam on only few hours previ.
ously.
The Yankee, as we have already said, left
the yard with the Cumberland in tow about 8
o'clock. The fleet proceeded down the river
until o'clock, when it came to anchor within
a mile OF the point where wrecks were known
to have been sunk for the purpose OF obstruct-
ing the navigation. Boats were sent out to
take soundings in order to ascertain whether
some other passage than the regular channel
could not be found. All efforts proved unsuc.
cessiul, so the fleet raised anchor and forced
then way directly through the wrecks. The
Cumberland caught one of the sunken vessels
and carried it along with her, and appreheu-
sions were at first entertained that she might
be carried on to Sewal's Point, where it was
supposed the rebels had erected batteries.
Meantime the keystone State came up from
Washington with marines, and by her help
and that Of the Yankee, the Cumberland was
towed into deep water aud the wreck was dis
entanged She then went up under protec-
ton Of the guns of Fort Monroe, and came to
anchor. While the vessels lay there, four
men, who had been employed in the navy
yard, succeeded in making their way down the
river, and reported that they left everything
i'll flames, and the smoke and flames could cas-
lily be seen from The Cumberland. The rebels,
too they reported were fearful of attempting
TO arrest the flames, because they apprehended
that tram was laid to blow up the buildings
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25
DOINGs IN MAINE.

AUGUSTA Me April 24.-The legislature
will adjourn tomorrow morning, after passing
an act to raise ten regiments of volunteers
and appropriaIing a million of dollars An
act 10 provide for coast guard, and appropr.
atng 100000, an act making the entire mill
tia Of the state available by draft resolve
authorizing loan for 81, 100000, and an act
authorizing the employment of females as
nurses in the army.
The session has been short and harmonious
Six thousand men will have been enlisted by
Saturday, and free use of railroads and steam.
boats are being offered. Cities and towns are
voting money by thousands of dollars, TO equip
soldiers and make provision for their families
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25

FIRE IN W1NcnENDoN..-On Wednesday
morning fire broke out in the basement of the
Town Hall building, in Winchendon, occupied
by Brown & Co., dealers in dry goods, cloth
ing, crockery, Sc. Mrs. Converse, mllllner;
and Mr.. Nichols, jeweller. Mr.. Browns loss
on his stock of goods burned was some S2O,'
900 insured for $500 at the FitchburS Of
flee, $4,000 at the Peoples office in Worces
ter, and S2500 at the Merchants and Farm
eIs'. Mrs Gonverse's and Mr.. Nichols loss is
not ascertained. The hall building itself, owned
by the town, was not materially damaged.
The basement burned, occupied by the stores,
was owned by Hon. Elisha Murdock lie had
no insurance. 1t is not known how the fire
originated
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25

OPERATIONS IN THE GULF.-The pres-
dents of various insurance companies in Bos-
ton have for some time been considering the
project of sending large steamer TO cruise in
the Gulf of Mexico, to interrupt and capture
such vessels as she may fall in with, bearing
the confederate flag, and preying on lawful
commerce. 1t is proposed to charter steam
er, carrying eight or ten large guns, and man
ned by crew OF three hundred resolute men.
Gov Andrew has cordially recommended it
to the authorities at Washington. The steam
er will sail under the flag and commission of
the United States, but will be fitted out by
capitalists Of Boston, whose liberality in this
wonderful cause IS illustrated by many mem.
orabe examples
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25
CALEB CUSHING SPEAKS.

NEwBuRYPoRT, April 24.-Caleb Cushing,
in speech at the raising of an American flag
in this city today, announced his hearty sup
port OF the government that his fortune and
services were at the disposal of his country,
that he was ready to give up his friends at the
south, however near and dear to him. on the
altar OF his country, that the government and
union must be sustained at all hazards, and
that wherever Massachusetts was, there he
was with her. Mr.. Gushing was received with
mingled Kisses and cheers, but was respect
fully listened to.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25

CAUTION TO SAVINGS DEPosIToRs.--An
old lady over seventy years of age, was in
on her fears, in this unhappy crisis, to with.
draw the savings of years, some fire hundred
dollars, from the Provident Institution of saw
inss in this city. This morning she came to
the bank overwhelmed with gref-the money
had been stolen from her. Such an incident, if
widely known, ought to act as 4 restraining
influence in preventing others whose fears are
operated upon by designing persons, from tax.
ing their little all from the safest Institution in
the conntry.-Boston Transcript
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-04-25

BARRE.-The citizens of Barre are actively
engaged in raising volunteer rifle company,
and it has been decided TO hold a town meet
ing for the purpose of appropriating $4,000 to
that end Volunteer contributions for over
$1700 have been raised