Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-02
THE LATEST War NEWS

AFofher euft J0T< Ps.--AHneors from
the Somk.-.Remarka6Ie Conversion. :
The Road fc Washington through Bal
timore Open.
New YoREr April 50.--A soldier who
escaped from Charleston and served II. the
guns during the fight at Moultrie, says
nearly every shot from Sumter killed
somebody. Between three and four hun
dred were killed and q large number
wounded there during the siege. The kill
ed were inferred at night at the Potter's
Field. Many were killed in dwellings out
side of the Fort
Laborers were threatened with death If
they disclosed the facts about the killed.
People are constantly inquiring for friends.
and are assured they ore a. Sullivaa's ISL
and.
Another, who was at Morris Island,
says $50 men were killed there and 40 at
Sullivan's Island. They make the same
statement relative to the dead being buried
at night.
They also state that the negroes only
want their leaders to give the wonl. when
the slaughter will be terrible.
BALTIxoRE, April 29th.-A spontane-
Gus Union meeting was held tonight in
East Baltimore. About 10000 attended.
Straight-out Union speeches were made.-
The Stars and Stripes were unfurled amid
great enthusiasm.
Steamers now run regularly between
here and Perrysville. making complete
communication with Philadelphia.
ANNAPOLIS. April 29th.-Fortification
commanding the railroad and the coun-
try for some twenty miles from Annapolis
WEI thrown up yesterday. Annapolis was
made military depot yesterday. Gener-
al Butler will remain here
From an attache Of our minister in Paris,
inst arrived from Washington, we have re-
liable confirmation that 10000 troops
from the Southern Confedcracy ore now in
Virginia, and more pouring in.
The Administration has notified Gov.
Letchcr that one step Of advance from Rich
mond will cause q speedy invasion Of Vir-
ginia from tho West. Farmers from Vir-
ginia have forced the Secession lines and
report a strong Union feeling few miles
from the Capital.
We learn from private sources that the
Secession;sts saved 5000 muskets at Har-
per's Ferry.
PHILADELPHIA. April 30.-A large num-
Der Of Baltimoreans, who were driven from
their homes by the mob. have returned to
that city with their families. the Union ell
ement being restored to power.
The National Infeiligencer says both
houses Of the Maryland Legislature passed
resolutions affirming the right of the Gen
ersl Government to march troops through
Maryland. without hindrance, to defend
Washington.
Correspondence from the South repre-
sent that North Carolina will go out OF
the Union by reclamation.
The Virginians are removing all the
machinery from Harper's Ferry to Rich
mond.
A special dispatch to the Post says the
Iprcsence Of Sheruran's Battery at Elkton,
Maryland, changed tie Community jrom Sc
eessionisfs to Unionisfs.
Troops are concentrating around Balti-
more
Troops are already in Western Virgi mis-.
and force Of Feler;A troops will soon be
posted at Frederick.
, Gov. Letcher has been notified that any
arproach of the Confederate troops to-
wsrd Washington will be the signal for an
instant attack on Richmond and Norfolk
Washington dispatches to the CONNER
ciai says Union Convention will he held
in Wheeling. May 18th. composed of del
Icgates from Western Virginia. The Sc
cessionists will attempt to coHciliate them
by granting the demand TO tax slave prop
Ierty. f-i
A dispatch from Frederick says a gen.
tleman from Washington informs him
that Gen Scott, showed him. yesterday
the copy IF proclamation to be issued
Immediately. declaring martial law. in the
District of Columbis, and on the line Of
the railroad established by the Govern
ment for National purposes. SO far as &c
suspend the right of ha5eos corpus. ts
1t Is asserted that the Maryland Lcgi-.
lature will not even pass bill calling q
State convention, but content themselve,
with making calm and digni6ed appeal
to the country
Gen. Harvey has been released by th'
Governor Of Virginia. This, however. is
a matter Of Indifference to the Administrs
Ftion. He has arrived in Washington.
Arrival Of the Constitution at NcwYork
ln Departure Of ZOuayea. :