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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-04
From Riclhunond.

RICHMOND, April 27.-Wm. B. Dobbins, Of
/, the SD Regiment Of Maryland, arrived here
last night from Baltimore. He represents there
are only four thousand troops in Washington
Six hundred troops from South Carolina ar.
rived at Richmond this evening.
PHILADELPHIA, April Ex-senator Mason is
in this city. He says he came to settle the es-
tate Of his relatives. A secret Vigilance Com.
mitiee Is watching him closely. The population
il not aware Of his presence or they would un.
doubleday mob him.
A despatch from Baltimore, stating that the
Union feeling IL revived in that city to-day can.
not be relied on. There 10 but one feeling in
Z Baltimore, viz: Hostility TO the Union.
i The schooaer John Roche, Of New York, ia
reported seized BY the Secessonists on James
River and converted into war vessel.
Commander Lloyd b. Newell, u. s. Navy,
shot himself yesterday At the Merchants Hotel
A schooner loaded with provisions for Sayan
nah, was seized BY the police in the Delaware
River this p. ~.
Twenty thousand men are now drilling in
philndelphia.
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g.. Leuu. April s7.-TAs Republican ssasss
49, 0evesneel 5aekeoA, h unssseevsd eoavsssa-
- ~ Uassas0a 4 ~ city, haS dec1Ared
~ ?eaaey = psAes policy; thas - conSsaea
~ Lsyialaturs ealy for ths purpose Il more
psrfsetiy eegAnisiAg ths militia and patsins DE
6sAts N propsf sss,tats Of defence; that be
told Steering kriee, psssident Of ~ Seass Con.
vsn,sou, thas bsdy oseht not 70 b called
tegssnse ier sAe passage Of secession ordinances;
sAAs 1'aseszi y IN tavor Of rssaia.ug he pre-.
seat ssssnes d N 9tass, lsAsieg il . time aud
circumstances - they may ariss. % determine
The bees courss for Missouri 70 purDuA
The kspablican also give assurances that
funds which may b paid into the Treasury by
Banks, under II Alising Of specie payments, will
not b. divorced from shsir legitimate purposes,
bss appropriated 70 The payment OF their July
6taas lDssreUtA a5i st5sstt 500 ,sa g s
-Four rsgimsats Of volunteers ars nsariy organ.
issd. ana aAoshA y bsing formed. Henry Boern.
stem was elostsd Colonel Of the Second Reki-
menk
Exchange O New York - and IL cents pre-.
MUM Tor Missouri funds; very scarce.
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.HARRlsBuRG. April 27.-The forces at Har
per's Ferry believe that Gen. Beauregard is in
Richmond with 2 900 troops. D.
The Baltimore l. Ohio Railroad is carrying
provisions to Baltimore.
Much quiet debate has been heard among
leading persons here relative to tapping the Co
lumbia Dam on the Susquehanna River, thus
cutting Oh the water from the Tide Water Canal
20 stop the supplies Of coal and provisions from
reaching Baltimore by that route. The feasibi
lily Of tapping the artificial lake for supplying
Baltimore 10 openly talked Of
Dispatches from Concord, N. II say that
ex-President Pierce, in obedience to tele.
graphic dispatch from Hon. Mr. Ingersoll, Of
Pennsylvania, has gone to Philadelphia and B.l-
timore on . mission of mediation between the
rebels and the Government
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: ! 4 =
ST. JONI, n. Y, April 29.--T steamship
Adriatic arrived here this r. \. che left Gallo
way on Tuesday the Esd inst
The Africa arrived NJ Liverpool on the 22d. !.
Brcadstuffs dull, provisions steady, Consnls
81 @92.
News generally unimportant
Madrid papers deny that the Spanish governs
ment intends 20 reject the offer Of rcincorpura-
ton Of San Domingo with Spain.
The Polish Provinces we're being Invested OF
Russian troops for concentration at Warsaw:
A writ Of execution has been iseurd against
the Great Eastern, ut the suit OF Scott Russell
to satisfy his claims.
Reported conservatives in the British Parlia-
ment are preparing strong opposition To Glad
stones project, in hopes of ministerial crisis.
Ali the great mercantile houses in Matseiles
had suspended payment, in conse quence OF TALL
ures. The Turkish government will provide for
its acceptances aud refusal.
The Bunk of France continued advances.
In the Italian Pa, lament Garibaldi said he
was not sat. fed with Cavour's explanation and
that prospects were alarming aud insisted OF, a
! rrorganx .tion of the Southern army. The mo
ton wa. carried 1877 against 95.
Lord John Russell said that the proposed Con-
ference in regard 70 the slave trade had not been
held because the American Government had re-
fused to take part in it.
Liverpool April 23.--All the markets opened
qni bur steady.
London, April 28-The Budget was opened
in the House Of Commons last night. Tie up
position denounced it generally, but proposed
no amendment.
Consols thi. morning we're at 9lla92c.
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New YoRx, April 27.-Ths Herald has dis
patches ir01 . special correspondent sent 10
Psusaooas, Who vas nos allowed ~ reach there.
He derived authentic information OF the condi-
ton OF Affairs there, and 70 the 2lst there had
been no action, and Gen. Bragg has intimated
his inability 70 reduce Fort Pickens Hia army
II said " be demoralissd. He has minated thH,
be will act purely on the defensive. Eight u
8. vessels were ~ Pckens on the 2lsL with
thsir guns ready for iminediais action. Believed
they would rssake the Navy Yard and Forts adj
jaSent. ~
Correspondent passed through Montgomery
On the 3xd. Davis vas making preparations to
attack Washington He cav troops en- route to
Richmond. They received arms and equipments
st Augusta III XStsEAn
Gen. kenan Of Tennessee was at Montgomery
concluding arrangements for sending two thou
sand dcsperadoes, in citizen's dress, for Balt
more and Washington, 70 secretly operate in
an attack near Washington.
The Coniederate States are in Z state of an.
archy; business prostrsted. Thinking people
are lees confident; country b in assate Of mob
law, and people escaping
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NEw YoRK. April 27.-It is reported that
Gen. Harvey has been arrested At Harpers Fer.
ry, and carried to Richmond.
JET. Davis was in Montgomery Sunday even.
ing.
Gen. Butler Of Massachusetts, remains at An.
napolis. He has planted battery on the heights
opposite the town, which Can destroy the city al
an hours notice.
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HARMsBuKs, April 27.-five car loads Of fu
sitiye. from the South arrived here to-day. ~
fhiladelphisps from Richmond, also arrived
All had been workmen at the shot and shell
foundry IL that city. They went there Eve weeks
.s;uc.., aud nov return On pass given by Gov.
Letcher
Tncy report a Philadelphian 10 engaged IN
mode,n,zing 5000 odd hint lock "uskcts tor
Virginia.
: A. ~o,g disposition among the conservatives "
he and sake power in their own hands Fl ofn
|. che mos'.
y The restoration Of Federal allegiance - corr
A.ntlv predlcted BY Baltim0feans.
The dispatch about rails being torn up on the
Railroad between Annapolis and Washington Is
thought to Be incorrect.
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Reaction II, BaIaimore.

BALTIMORE, April 29.-Spontaneous union
meeting held tu-nightiu east Bltimore. about
2o,oUO attended, straightout union speech s were
made. The stars and stripes were unfur!ed amid
great enthusiasm.
Steamers now run regularly between here and
Perryville, and making complete communication
with Philadelphia.
special dispatch from Frederick, says that
gentleman from Washington informs me that
Gen. Scott showed him yesterday, the copy Of a
proclamation to be issued immediately. declar
ing partial martial law in the District Of Cuum-
bin, and over the line of railroad established by
the Government for national purposes, 50 far US
to suspend the right of habeas corpus
1t is asserted that the Maryland Legislature
win not even pass bill calling State Conyen-
ton, but content themselves with making calm
and !l,gni6ed appeal to the country.
Especial to Post.
The presence of Shrrmans Battery at Elkton,
Maryland, changed the community from seces-
sion to Union. Troops are concentrating around
Baltimore. Troops are already in Western Vir-
ginis, and force of Federal troops " i'll soon be
posted at Frederick.
Governor Lelcher has been notified that any
approach of troops toward Washington will be
the signal for an instant attack OH Richmond
and Nnrtolk.
Washington dispatches to the Commercial
say that Union Convention will be held in
Wheeling on May 9th. composed of Delegates
from Western Virginia. The secessonsts will
attempt to conciliate them by granting the de-
mand to tax slave property.
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BALnHols, via Hsvre do Grace, April 20
Gov. Hicks and most Of the members for the
eastern section Of the State, started for Freder-
lick this morning. The Legislature meets At
noon. Governors message will be sent in to.
morrow, and IN advance copy win be forwarded,
If possible.
The indications are that there is q change in
public sentiment Union men appear to be more
hopeful
Bush River bridge was fred last evening, and
totally destroyed. a
In the western section of Baltimore . number
ofAmerican Gags were raised this morning
Steamer Louisiana arrived this morning from
Norfolk with the o. S. mail. No news of sn
exciting character.
Telegraphic communication with Baltimore Ia
re-established. The Office At Baltimore is under
State surveillance, and no messages for Wash.
ington IRE permitted except those of q private
or mercantile character.
All stations on the line of the American Tele
graph Company are again open for Southern
. business Part of the service will be performed
lis. Additional boats will be running in Jew
days, and communication with Washington by
boat and cars very frequent. Rates of charge
same - heretofore.
(Signed) E. 8. SANFORD.
CHANBrRsBURe, Pa, April 27-Passengers
from Hagerstown report . sudden and most
wonderful change In the sentiment Of Maryland.
The stars and stripes will be raised at Hsgers.
town to day, and extensive preparations are be.
ing made for further Union demonstrations
The election next week for Representatives will
result tremendously for Lewis r. Terry, a Union
man. Allegheny county has instructed its rep
resentatives that ii they vote for secession
they will he hung on their return home. The
stars and stripes are waving MI over Frederick
City. The home guard refuse to parade unless
under the stars and stripes and to the tune OF
Yankee doodle At the Clear Springs Hotel, the
stars and stripes were waving, and the miners
has sworn to resist secession to the death. AT
this time next week no sympatbizers with South.
ern traitors will dare to avow their sentiment &
at Hsgrrstown, Frederick, or Cumberland An.
other reports the eastern shore counties, except
Worcester, Union 70 the core. The Uuionists
will raise q military company in Hagerstown a,
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From the seat Of War.

WASHINGTON. April as.-The Pres Dent will
tomorrow promulg tie his proclamation, extend
ing the blockade to ports Of South Carolina and
North Carolina for the same reasons as heretn-
fore declared for blockading other Southern
ports. Captain stringham will direct the gen.
eral blockade movements.
Northern troops continue unobstructedly to
arrive, both by river and railroad.
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Mole Troop. called for

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The troops called
out by the order of to day are all additional
to the $4,000 already required The whole
number called for BY the Government thus far
is: Volunteers by proclamation, $4,000; vol
unteers for three years service. 10000; reg4iars
for Ave wears service. $4,000; seamen do,
$4,000. Being total of $4,000 men-that H.
u, 600 tie week before last and $4,000 to day.
Even this falls short of the real number, as sew
eral States send double the number Of regiments
asked for
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Ports Of Virginia aud North Carolina
BlOekMded.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The President has
issued the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, For reasons assigned in my Prorla-
nation of the 18th inst, blockade of ports
in the Seeding States was established, and
whereas public pi operty has been seized ard the
collection Of revenue obstrueted, and duly COM
,nissioned officers while executing orders have
oeen arrested, held as prisoners, or impsded in
their official duties without due legal process, BY
persons claiming to act under the authority Of
Virginia and North Carolina, an efficient block
AIDE of ports OF those States will also be estab-
l,shed. [Si.uedl ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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The Killed M sumter.


NEW York, April 3p.-A suldier who escaped
from Charlt sion and served at the guns during
The light At Mouliric, says neatly every shot
IRON Sumter Killed sun,ebody. Between tlr, .
and tour huniei &ete killed, and la.ge mum
Der wou,idrd tiiere during tile slrge. The Killed
were uttered ut hight AT Putie,'s Field Man,
were killed III dwellings outside III the FOt--
Sodieis were threatened with death If they dc
ci"red the fact about the killed. People were
constantly inquiring tor friends, anu they were
assured they were ut Suliivnl,'s Island. Another
gentleman, who wss at Morris Island, says l5U
were killed there and l4U ut Sulliyan's Island
lhey make the same statement relative to the
dead being buried at night. They also stale that
the negroes only wanted their leaders to give
the word when The slaughter would be terrible.
PHILApELAHlA. April 20 1t is again denied
that The person arrested WAS ex- Senator Mason.
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Frou Y6rxinia,

BALsnfoss. April =. The forti6cations on
the coast Of Virginia, especially the approaches
70 Norfolk and Portsmouth, we're advancing ra
pidIy. Particularly was this the case At Fort
Norfolk, Crony Island and at the Naval Hospital.
The obstructions near the entrance to the port
81 Norfolk remained, though vessels drawing from
9 70 10 fset Of water passed freely in and out
Efforts we're making 70 raise the steam.frigite
Nerrimac, sloop Of war Plymouth and another
var vessel, which vas thought would prove sue
ceasful
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Attack ON Steamboat at Napoleon, Ark

AtsNcA Ou CScAAuUOdt ~ NAvOleOus ArAs
CAIRO, Ills. April 29.-The steamer West
mOreland, from New Orleans, arrived here last
nigh We get from her commander, Capt Ev-
ms, the following statement: Az the West
n,o,eland was coming up at O'clock Thursday
night, along the Mississippi sid, Capt. Evins de-
sired the pilot to cross over to Napoleon, Arknn-
sas. He did So As the, approached the Capt
asked ii there was any freight, ami was answered,
there was. The line was tied and the clerk went
on tile wharf boat. In moment he returned,
and said the wharf master informed Lin there
was no freight, and that mob was going to
take the boat.
This was immediately followed by vol'ey
from the guns and pistol Of crowd of 30 or
6U persons assembled Oh the shore. There were
shouts of >huot the Captain and Pilot. Balls
flew around the Captains head, and some uck
the Pilot house, tbs Captain aud Pllst however
escaped injury. The boat VS. crowded with
passengers; mary Ladies among them, the pss
enyers had crowded froward TO look at the town
Among them was Mr. Henry Hammond, Of Mem
pllis, a bullet entered hi left breast, passing
tn, ougl In heart killing him instantly. One
fireman received bullet Al. his sl.0 ,lder.
The LADIES' were shrirking it'll fear. Several
shots penetrated the boarding of the ladies cabin.
Captain Eva bad the wheels set again, broke
the line by the strain and got oil. The number
and size OF the holes made by The shot is aston
ishing and give rise to the superstition that they
must have been fred from cannon
A jury chosen from passengers on board held
an inquest over the dead body Of Mr.. Hammond
which resulted in verdict of death from fire
arms in the hands Of some person or persons un-
known to the Jury at the shaif boats ut Napo
leon, Ark, during an attack upon said steamboat
while peaceably leaving the said wharf by a mob
or assembly Vt person without any provocation
from the officers Of the-b boat passengers ON
board.
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steam Tug Captured.

PHILADELPHIA, April PA steam tug pur.
sued and captured the tug VIM. B. Rnney in
the Delaware Bay. She had recently been pur
chased here. supposed for the Southern Coned
eracy. The p,ize was handed over to the navy
yaId auth0riiins
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Tennessee

MHnpHy Merchants have forsakea their
business and are drilling into companies to resist
northern invasion-noi thern men are compelled
to become secessionists. Two thousand per sons
left for the north on the morning Of 24th and as
many more would 60 in the evening.
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From Colorado.

FoRr KEARxEy, April 29.-Coach G. 0. G.
and P. P. Express pissed at noon yesterday.
DENVER, April 25.-Serious apprehension Of
Indian difficulties are entertained. They can
easily cut off all the plains travel and trade.
Col Boon. Indian Agent, sent courier to Fort
Wise yesterday gilh reqnisition for two COM
panies OF cavalry, to hold themselves in readi-
ness to march hither at an hours notice. Should
the indications continue unfavorable they Will be
ordered up very soon.
Intense feeling, respecting the war In the
States, prevails throughout this country A
small Secession flag was displayed by business
house here Yesterday evening, but it was so in
significant that no notice was taken oft Union
Gags are waving in many parts of the city, and
the Union feeling is almost unanimous.
The Military Express to the New Mexican
Forts has been discontinued.
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hi. McHenry Reinforcea.

BALTIMORE, April 27-It il sa,d that on Fri
day evening propeller With boats, &C., rein.
forced Fort NcHenry. The q. 8. receiving ship
10 now at the Fort.
Several vessels without the necessary passes
we're overhauled on Thursday in attempting to
leave the harbor anu detained for examination.
Troops from Howard County were called out
on Friday and went four miles from Annapolis
junction. where o. s. troops are passing
Another Massachusetts, soldier died this morn
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PERayvlLLE, April 27-A Government mes
-enger left Washington At 10 o'clock this morn
,ng and reports the track on this side Of Anna
polls Junction torn up by the secessionists of
he vicinity for two miles- It will soon be re.
paired.
II was proposed this morning to remove 5000
troops to Washington.
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ALL Cd GOODS,
+ EGAL NOTICE.
pes Moines COUNTY IS. 10 ~. "a

ESTA1E OF JOSEPH PLATT- DEC D.
To the unknown Heirs at Law Of sad Desrdeni:
You are hereby notified That the e1s uo~ On Gle ID
Court, Petition Of The under signed A. miuis,rseT
Estate, praying license and authority OF sad Cur,
sell the Real Estate CIV hieh sr Joseph Pls dkdsdr
situate in said county, fo-wt: rafi Ui lSi No stst
Wade's Suhdi,ison Of The north ives; qrHirT Of eel,
No. nine (el, in wnship No. sixty MI. its, nor'h
IA ge No. two (2) We T. Tor TIE purpose Of raising md
.herewth TO pay OF ard discharge the rdrtief
against said Est te and hat the said rstiWn " I'd
the arst Monday in May next and tlsi ualrss yOs
appear and file your jeceBs ia the granting u De
cense, Decree will be entered by said TOUT iOi he 1
Of said land much hereof as may be nees-szq
pay the claims against said Estate then allowed.
j. W. WEBER
apr4-w4w Administrator Of sAl Ezz
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HARRissuaG, April 1S-Spec,Ai messengers
are on their ssy for Ohio, Indians and Illinois
with dispatches.
The var enthusiasm continues No great - ever.
There Il genera rejoicing in CONSCIENCE Of the
nev regulation BY the Governor.
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Aid 10 Volunteer.

ADRIAN, Mich April 27-At special meet
ing OF the Common Council, s., $40 were appro-
ptiated to equip and outfit volunteers enlistipg
mere. Same amount previously raised by private
subscription for the same purpose.
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r EGAL NOTICE.
II Tie State of Iowa, ., In
Des Mo,nes couptv 90

Des MONIES County. said t0uHV
ESTATE OF JOHN CHRIsslNGtR, DEC
In the matter Of the Last VIII and Tssisntri d sac
cedent:
No'ice is hereby given, that on tbs I'd day o.
ID. 1861, an ipSirsmen, In writing pfpornf ~ u
Last " i'll and TesIam M ef said D.etdsni, W. r1
d 1856 fxed as the dny for proving said insrs1
at which time and place al psrs' n, ntti,s,s"
heard. PHILIP iHklsSlN6n
RoBkET CHRlssls6sA
apr4-w4w Executors Lame q in said llk'-.--
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messag. Of Gov. curtain.

HARRISBURG. April a0.--tioy. Gun taih's Mes
sage in extra session, speaks of the nlexrmpled
promptness and patriotism of those States which
have responded 10 the call Of the President 1t
says the slaughter of northern troops in Balti-
more; for the pretended off'nce of marching at
the call Of the Federal Government peaceanly
over the soil ADMITTEDLY in the Union, with the
object Of defending the cor,mon capital, imposes
new duties and responsibilities in the State and
Administration,
: This state of things cannot be submitted to-
whether Maryland may profess to be loyal to
the Union otherwise. There can be permit
ted no hostile soil nor obstructed thoronghfarc
between the States undoubtedly loyal and their
national seat of Government There is reason to
hope that the route through Baltimore may no
longer be closed against the peaceable passage
of our people armed in the service of the Gov
ernment.
But we must he fully assured OF this uninter
rnpted engagement of passage to the Capita
by any aud every route, essential 10 the pu poses
of the Govern vent, peaceahly if possible but by
force If n.cessary. Tie time for temporisns
and forbe"ring with this rebellionis passed.
More companies have been tender ed than will
make up the entire Somplinient.
The Governor conmupicatcs the fact that the
Banks OF the Commonwealth have vonntarl,
rendered any amount Of money necessary for
the common defense aud of the general welf,re
OF the State and nation. The loan OF S5U0, 900
is not yet exhausted, but much larger sum will
be required.
The Legislature has been Convened, not only
to complete the re organization oil the mili,ars
laws OF the State, but to give the Government
authority to pledge the faith al the Common.
wealth 10 bari ow such sums Of mnneyss may be
necessary for extraordinary requirements, in or
der to protect the Border. He recommends the
immediate OF ganiz ton OF Is Regiments Of Cay
airy and Infantry, exclusive of ,hose called Tito
United States service. He r. coninends an Act
legazng and authorizing appropriations for
families of volunteers. Also recommends the
pass &c of judiciary law, 10 prevent lhr s,cri
Ace of property by forced sales in the collection
of debts
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HARRISBURG, April 30 The Chief Justice of
Vermont, who has resided In North Carolina for
the past two mouths. arrived here. He came
With passes from Goyernos Letcher and Ellis.
He says North Carolina is unanimous for Seces-
sion.