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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-11
IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MARY
LAND LEGISLATURE.

fRKDfkiCk, May 10 fSoi
tie Committee Federal Relations las reported tie
foil wing after powerful speech from the Chairman,
Isaac Wallis
Whereas the against the Confederate states
constitutional and rcpugnant to civilization and VIII re-
suit the bloody and shameful overthrow Of ns'tu
tions and whilst recognizing the obligations OF Maryland
to the Unon We sympa.hze with the South for their
rights, for the sake OF humanity for peace and
citation and solemny protest against this war; aad
will take no part in II.
Resolved That Maryland impiore The President IN the
Of God, to cease this unholy war, at least until
Congress assemblies that Maryland desires and contents
10 the recognition Of the independence of the Consede
rate states tina. the military occupation Of Maryland
unconstitutional and she protests agahst IL thougt yo-
lent Interference with the ranst OF federal troops
dscounteaaaced, that the vndcaton OF her rights 10
left tG time and reason and that convention, under
is,lng circumstances, be inexpedient.
great struggle is goag on in the House upon tie
adoption Of this report. II win pass however.
Squads Of Baltimcrcans passing through here for
Virginia.
The Nginians Lave set Ere 10 the forests on the moul
tans Harpcrs Ferry and much damage beirg loue
The Senate busy discussing where and when they
shall adjourn. Some members afraid TO mect again
here It appears.
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REPORTS FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE May 10, 1861
The srecia correspondent of the Amrico tclegra ps
from FREDERICK this morning that the mountain forest
the Marya side the Potomac, near Harpes Ferry
fred las night and much valuable timber destroy cd
About 500 Kentuckaus and vrgnians were cncampei
upon the Maryland shore, and the heights in that vicinity
were being fortified battery hal placed al Jcer
son Rock. Trains have also been laid in pipes for
blowing up the bridges and other property at moments
notice R necessary. The conduct OF the Nirgnians
cites Indignation among the people of Washington county
Thirty BatmoreaDs passed through Frederick for Har
per's Ferry this morning
The Norfolk line steamer reports that the virginans
have seized the small steamer William selden, which
made the connection between Oh Point ana Norfolk.
Thus all communication Is broken eli,
This morning wagon containing a suspicious locking
box and three men, observed going out the Fred
erick road from Baltimore aud the fact bebg commuul-
Gated TO General Butler, at the Relay HouEe he dis
patched scouting party in pursuit who overtoos
wagon six miles beyond the Relay House, al nlches-
ter, On examination il was found that the box
contained Dickensons steam gun, which obtained some
nctoreiy here during the excitement succeeding the riot
OF the 19h and for few days In the custody OF the
city authorities. 1t being taken to arpef's Ferry
when captured The soldiers brought the gun and the
TIN ee tack the Relay Hcuse The prisoners one
OF whom Dckenson, inventor and OF the
gun, we're sen. to Annapolis.
The Massachusetts regiment, at the Relay Houfe,
have resolved tents rrderng the condition OF tho
troops more comfortable
II is reported taat some troops with a battery
sert this morning to point west of the Relay
House.
Tie bridges on The Northern Central completed.
train left here to day, and uumber Of empty and
ergires were sent NJ tho read
The Antsican's special correspondent at Frederiak
say the train going west this morning stopped at
Point Of Focks about ten miles west Of Frederick byo
der Of Major Ashley, commander Of the Virginia forces
that vicinity, ari subjectcd to examination by Csot.
Bradley F. Johnion Of Frederick. This order it is
derstood will apply to all westward bound trains passing
there. About four hundred troops are supposed
to b. a. Point Of Rocks, strongly postei on the
Virginia side They comprise two companies OF artillery
from eesbury and staunton two companies Of cavalry
from Fauquer and Loudon, together with Captain Brad
ley r. Jolpson's Frederick company and company Of
volunteers, which reached there this morning.
train OF Western cars, containing ten horses aud
hundred beevos, bound to Baltimore seized by the
troops at Hsrper's Ferry this morning.
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ascertain tte reiLtye teyoton Of the President sec-e
iares and assistants IN the public service a tbs
nertous tiree, srd your readers that aA
hbor faithfully and energeticaliy for The courtrys
good.
An absence OF exciting events for a few days should
no: induce belief that matters goirg slowly Or
wrong at headquarters The win be prosecuted
vigorously as soon the details OF hs intoEded az
gresrve movements are agreed upon aud all the means
70 cxrry them out successfully Il at tho command Of the
military authorities
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NEWS FROM TINE SEAT or WAR.
REPORTS FRO { PER AYvlLLE.

FKkAYVlL-E, Nay 10, I5UI
The work on Bush river and Gunpowder river bridges
proceeded vigoro sly to-day. Over hlddrsd men are
at work. The three bridges viii be done by Sunday and
trains win Monday tr Tuesday. Most Of the
people along the route friendly The bridges and the
whole road are wen guarded.
The United States sailors, comp icing the Of the
steamer Maryland, and four small Dasren boat
howtzer, were seat enc 10 to-day New York.
The steamer Maryland is pr,parpg 70 carry trains
across to Havre de Grace.
Transports win continue 10 10 Annapolis until the
road is ready.
Colonel Anderson passed through here this evening"
his way to New YORK. Also Mrs. Lincoln aud simeon
Draper
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-11

By batter and euera, ,acksons remedy for treason
lie VIII come here 10 day to take hs seat accompanied
By large body Of mounted constituents. The Conns
soners 10 Washington OBTAIN from the President hs
views toward harya have returned, with nothing de-
hnife 30 far AZ can learn The govesnment does no.
appear inclined 70 Disclose its policy and viii consider
our oondton only after that Of government h settled.
body OF Virginia tYOops have crossed from HArpe-'s
Penney fvAnia line
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action.
gentleman from Maryart states that the Hon.
Reverdy Sohnsons speech Of Frederick received with
approval eyery where. He has accomplished much FOR
the cause o. the Unicr. Secession has been wholly
crushed out there. Here and there those favorable
the Southern corfederacy huying over the border
into Virginia 10 join the rebel army.
A large number Of volunteers from Bradford county
returDed home last night They were received and
mustered in three months volunteers but attempt
made 70 change the time to three years. under the
new reputation They agreed TO 60 until the close Of the
campaign, whether that was one, three or twenty
years, bat would not under the enrolment referred TO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-11
RErNFoRcEMENTs Foa FORT MONROE.

U'sIUSi TOUT
The steamer Pembroke sailed this morning for Fort
Monroe, With renforccments, including Capt. Tyers
Boston volunteers, and company from lynn, under
Capt. Chamberlain. The Pembroke carries heavy arma
ments and large quantity Of cohine, provisions and
munitions Of war
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We earn from reliable gentleman, who has jGst ar
rived IN this city from Richmond, that the people have
begun 10 comprehend whs meant by the prices OF
proyifions The imminent probability Of early hoetnites
has M the prices of every article of food. Every
thrg very scarce, and consequently Prices range
ctednRly high Potatoes cannot be obtained under 81
pei buhe butter brings 10 cents to go cents per pound
sucer which uEed tc be gold from Z, 10 cents
readily brings from 20 = 10 25 cents per pound
and bslf water at that; sides Of bacon are worth
from % cents 10 20 cents per pound hams readily
sell at from 20 cent, 10 81 cents All these articles are
In very small supply Wheat lor sold from IS 70 $40
per barrel but rood deal cs this article is manu-
facturtd on the spot II very scarce. Business
altogether suspended An cstnary spool or cotton,
ally worth one or two cents cannot be bad uuder
from ten 70 twelve cens Moet Of the stores only keep
open frcm nine III shrce O'Clock. Everybody
s CIlsting and gong Il drill. Fodder IN very
scacc and the auihoriles ere making every eort 70
obtain il Hay worth two dollars per hundred saef
sorn e et enc dollar pcr sse ana corn me- :. one
msnd dollar apiece. Triecs Of horses and cs.t'c
ma ~ ~, ,b,t be scar ors Jnpcsiovn ana Yorktown
woIe bcii fttca o. yessds, is ireorreet Last
1hpsasy ihc JameEtown 70 load for New York, and
her re'eht hcfg broueh. Cown bat heat dag the
ordered hcr cot q the dock and ref0sed to
gro~ btr 10 crue North.
sp1ce rs Iccedng ely scarce and is worth from twelve
10 fifteen pr cont No pcrton IS allowed 10 leave the
Sigtc wtLcu pUs from tho goveTf men.. LARGE mum
hets ~ pfsus are eavnE thiN, ald houses ard
were beif Tepuly chset.
The arng o. the pepIe throughout tne sts.e 10 yery
general, snd all the Ngnsans express tner deserrra
ten to 1881 - the Lst.
lhe >rots pro'ets 70 side with their masters br
Ten 10 be f their leu.y viii stand the test 10
which & II 20 shortly DC brought
Ile wbr excitement was at height and II was %
mated uat there ud no. be eas ihlp twenty thoueaDd
troops within aay = march Of Richmond.
Fir aid tionol IYw Ns,cs see FtlA aai
IsgLn RACES .1.
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CONDITION OF THE REBELS At HARPER5
FERRY.
HARusRuRc, Nay 10, 1861


letter has been received by officer Of tho United
States Army from friend, formerly officer Of
be. now ofcsr In the army of the Confederate
Stses saying tia, mcst Of the troops Hlrpers Ferry
ere provided with inferior arms that they badly pro
yisioned that the commissarat Is mean and that four
s25 per barrel He thinks the chances OF successful
Issue in the contest OF the Confederate states with
federal government very bsd. He Is determined hoy-
ever to stick by their waning fortunes He believes that
an attack by anything Ike an adequate amount 81
federal forces upon Harpers Ferry must be sfu
The writer has twcDy yeas Of service and
siderei officer Of great skin Tho letter Is dliai
Nay S.
live thousard troops from western New York con-
rtra,ing at nira, and will reach here by reg non's
Twenty unattached oompluiss lying at Cnoo
Curtin. About twenty companies have been accepted
FOR three years service.
Confident expectation prevails 10 high circles a, IT,
point that battle viii be fought between M;hnond aui
Washington within ten days
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TEE INDIANA TROOPS.

rtpilStrotss, May TO- 1s't
ne Seventh indiana regiment t5oua7es), Ooonel Val
Iscc, ict here last rsn, Tbcy win o.crp5 NASHVILLE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-11
SAD DEATH OF ONE OF THE SEVENTH
REGIMENT

WASHINGTON, May 10, 1871.
deploraole accident occurred at Camp Cameron yes
terday resulting the death Of j. LTie Reese, OF the
Seventh regiment, Of New York. The deceased stopped
TO pix something up near place whore number Of
guns bad been stacked, and he in the ast Of
rising the stack was accidentally struck AMI gun
ploded, the load taking efect in his body, killing him
almost instantly Coone, LeHerts caused his remains 70
be placed in metallic case for trsrsm sslon to New
York. He yesterday despatched thitner officer to
personally communicate intelligence OF the sad event TO
the relatives OF Mr. Keese.
The ball It appears, penetrated deceaseds arm, passed
through his breast, and out at bis bacs Mr.
had Just time TO throw mp his hands and tear open
his coat when he fell upon the ground aud expired with
ont utteripg word.
The melancholy aasir cast complete gloom the
entire regiment with VIII ON deceased quite favo
rite. Mr. Keese was salesman II the employment OF
George pcarcc Co.. No 10 Fraokn street, and lived at
No. 81 Cheever place, Brooklyn. Although bat twenty
seven years Of are, he man OF ability in ts
matters, and in literary aud social circles his 90
cety was. mush sougb. after. To his nume-
frienis in New York and Brooklyn the blow
viii be sad one, but who describe the feelings Of
his widowed mother and brothers and sisters when the
news OF the melancholy affar reaches them
The musket whioh discharged the fata shot among
a number which were used for guard duty, and which
explosion followed, deceased in STOPPING position,
washing his bands. After passing through the body OF
the unfortunate man, the bah continued on its course
with suicen force to enter two tents passing by the
head of officer, and came very hitting sentinel
who on duty some distance ahead.
This morning funeral parade took place at the Seventh
regiment amp the occasion Of the departure of the
rcmains Of young Eeese accidentally shot the previous
morning. The body was deposited in a metalic coffin
After brief prayer BY Or. Watson, the corpse
placed in hearse drawn by white horses, and preceded
by the committee Of escort The pail bearers marched
each side Of the hearse the Eighth company following
without arms On arriving at the depot the coffin
placed in special CIR, and adorned with wreath Of
flowers and evergreens It was q most mournful spec
tacie aud many members OF the Seventh had tears 10
their eyes the train slowly moved out Of the depot
Ihe body was placed in ice, and sent unde an es-
cort in the steamer which may be expected in New York
to-day. The circumstances attending Mr. Keeses death
purely accidental.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-11
PATRIOTIC ACTION OF THE NEW JERSEY
LEGISLATURE.

TifAroN, n. j., May 10, 1851.
Both bonas Of the Legislature adjourned die at
six o'clock to-day. The laws for raising a loan Of
S2CC0 COO and State tax Of 500 oo0 to raise four
resents TO purchase ayms artillery and munitions OF
war TO pay families OF volunteers sx dollars, and to
volunteers without families four dollars month, extra
TO authorize the cities OF Trent0n Newark Camden New
Brup swck Jersey City and Bordentown to borrow ney
TO aid the volunteers passed. together with other
bills to provide for the State and the war.
The government g now enrolling volunteers for tnree
years ard ers very fine quarered
ir this city Volunteers have offered for the war 10
large nuntess and no dfl;ulty will be found in raising
al the troops row reedcd.
Joint resolutions susining President Lnco.a aui Gov
oden and pledgng the entire Of the state
to the putting down OF the rebellion, have passed
both houses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-11
INTERESTING FROM PHILADELPHIA.

VOLUNTEERS N PHILADELPnIA-GREAr ENriiUsl-
hsM-REGMGNrs UNDER MARCHING oRDERs-BAG-
TIMoRE oUIET-TRAfSs FOR wASHISGTON--rANT-
LIES LEAVING BALTIMORE. ETo.
pIuI1pi3uH., May 10, 1861
No troops arrived In this city to day, ye, the streets
full o: solers, either fully equipped regiments
and companies Of volunteers parG3ing aud drilling
Independence square alive with them YESTERDAY,
and Thousands attracted to witness their drilling
Cosne lewis regiment, numbering about eight hundred
men, turned out yesterday in ful uniform to receive
their rcgmenal coors Tney formed in line Ia Broad
street, Ces tnut after being reviewed aud
ed shcIt time paisded ths~gh the city hating the
United States Mint, when the reginenal colors
presented 70 tn collar company by OF our leading
lawyers with appropriate remarks. The men presented
very fine appearance, and their precision in drill and
march was the admiration OF all The streets, balconies
and windows al along The line n march, crowded
with spec ators and considerable cnhus shown
10 the gallant fellows by admrng lidics This regiment
now under marching order and are expecting tooave
Tor Washington every day.
Provisions other no5cssarics FOR tho soldiers,
well ss articles Of var Of every tescr2on st continue
pouring into The Baltimore dcp't, nearly all Of w;h
at once shipped for Washington.
The two oho regiments are yet qdartered a. Suffolk
Park but viii leave for Washington soon as their mus
keis are exchanged Tor rhes.
learn that within the l1st two or three days large
meight tran loaded with proyi.ots et baltimore y,
freight which has left The former city fer the fter
within the latl ton Gays The ai1s were not lnterfeed
wh and II s said that in day Or two passenger trains
will be running regularly for Warrington.
Baltimore j. now very quiet. Evory day has the ap-
pearance o. sunday, and business OF every kind IS at
staLd eth. gentleman that half or the lead
ng hrmf have closed their stores snd families are p1ck
In up tbd leaving day for the North, with the
aetarmB nation Eever to return.
Two companies have been organized in New Brunswick,
n. 1.-THE Dcsbier Guard, Captain T. Fomatt and the
Olcen Guard, Captain A. N. Way. They number about
eighty men to each company and expect TO leave In
few days for Trenton. The c'tizens OF New Bruuswck
have contributed money TO the amount OF twenty two
collars per man towards their equipment The conpt
MICS meet on alternate nights in Greers Hall for drilling
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THE BLOCKADE OF THE MISSISSIPPI.

ST. LOUIS, Nay 0, IS6I.
The Collector Of this port has received orders from the
Secretary Of the Treasury to examine the manifess of
all vessels bound South and compare them wish the
goes, ana arms, munitions, provisions other sup
plies found board that the vessel and cargo be
conascated ard The arrested for ship
ments South have been suspcnl led.
thousand muskcts and several pieces of cannon from
Baton Rouge, arrived by the river this morning.
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IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY.
REPORTED NEGRO RESURRECTION IN OWEN
COUNTY, KY.

W
COUNTY, KY.
FrASKFoKr KY, Nay 10, 1861.
Messengers arrived here this morning saying that three
four hundred negroes had armed themselves and form
ed into company, and committing dcpredatong;
that The whites undertook od.sarm them, and that
rl killed The Governor has sent General Bucsuer
to ascertain the truth Of the mstter He has not yet
turned. The military are Ii readiness.
RisISG sry, Ind, May 10, 1851.
The telegraph operator at Patriot Ind elegraphs that
he haseep called upon to aid in quellng negro iusur
recton which broke out last night in owen and Gallgn
counties, In Kentucky.
Great fears were felt supposed the negroes
led by two three white citizens OF Kentucky
The people gathering all their forces to put down
the ebelion, and have been cent nto Indiana
for assistance.
CAPTAIN Wills Of this place, who has company ready
for own state service, has telegraphed that he
would send his and 10 their assistance, if
needed
The telegraph line has been down all the morning be-
tween Patriot ard yeyay, SO without any news
from the latter place. II s thought the line has been
cut BY the insurgents TO proven. the transmission Of the
news OF the insurrection.
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VIGOROUS PROSECUTION OF THE WAR.
WismyGroy, Nay 10, 1851.
Ny daily visits 20 the White Ibuse and the various
6,rsSmars give NC tbe best possible opportunity 70
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Flr aid tioncl ITSy N5,cs see FyA All
Kghn IG9es. Hrl gIaa..
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An ATTAcK ON CAIRO PROBABLE.


The TJpss correspondent says that General Prcutlss
has received positive information that General Pillow has
chartered the steamboats, Ohio Belle Morris and Hill for
On attack on Cairo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-19
The Edgeield UMsS0rS.

This noble band of soldiers, from Edgeitcld,
have taken their place in the ranks Of flamr'
toms Legion. which is now forming at t'I"'"
bis. On their way lhilher they arrived III
our village on Friday evening about 6 o'clock !,
when thev were met by Col. II. |. CaushTnan,
rs representative CT the citizens. and in very
pretty little speech, invited to the hospitsli-
ties OF the village. Captaia Eutler, respond
cd in short and harpy style, accepting the
invitation. They then took up their quarters
at the two hotels where entertainment had
been prepared for them. About q O'clock,
Capt. B. was called on for speech and re-
sponded in clever manner, paying some
compliments to the number OF la!ies who
were present encouraging them cn to duty.
The Hassars left Saturday morning after
breakfast, expressing themselves we'll pleased
with their short but agreeable stay with us.
Tie company is one Of the finest We ever
SAW. The r,cn ure noble and bra.e looking
set-nounted on splendid hcrsss-real war
horses. When they reach the border we ex'
pcct to hear OF the IIussars making their
mark.-I.exington Flag eth irat.
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Debts Die an Aliea Enemr.

Theie Gre three points upon which We have
supposed tlIst onr commercial tri"nt4 E:ght
desire to have cnre Information. /. Tan
trade be carried On between the citizens oi
beliigercr: nations: o Can debts due 70 an
alien enemy be collected? g. May th"y be
seized and forfeited by the State?
|. On the first point, it il c!sGr that M
trade can be legally carried on between the
,.ilnns nf hpligcrrnt natio. s. ~! cnmmeT.
c!a, :n.egrorr,e between them is ni.ri't"d
bv ho>ti:;tiae, unless specially licensed by
their respective Governments. Al: corrar!s
therefore, made III pursuance Of sncEl inter
course, are void.
.. The same principle governs The co!ec-
ton Of debts. M alien enemy can 5ne in
the conrts Of Country, Or collect in any WAY
debt due to him by n citizen Of the State
at war with his Government.
3. The third point is attended with more
difficulty. May debts due i.li:n enemlr5 ie
seized and forfeited by Il State? Debts due
t1irertlY by Stale cannot he seizrd and .uf'
tii:ed by itself. 1t cannot even touch the
sums which it owes the eneny. Everywhere,
in cssc oi Wet. the funds conhded 10 the pub.
lie of the world are ex.mpt from seizure anu
confscation. For instance-suppose New l ork
CAPITALISTS own tn, bonds Of any of the Con-
,,r 4 for
ate States own The bonds Of any Of the United
State-thpy are not ainenahle To c9rd'eatIo'.'
The reason Is, that in these cases the debt e!X;-
ists trpm its r.ry naia1r Ia tas honor 81 a."
indebted States. There w;.s no other reliance
for p.7lnemt drrng peace; and the existence
OF war thould net alter the obligation, since
the power Of enforcing lis payment is no.
.li,rted hy the var. Fo. this lcs5 IN tho
!,.b.5 of . ra.ioa to individuals Of another
nation are net rishtfully abolished hE war,
end are not liable to coL(iscatiun. Bnt it is
often otherwise with respect to debts due from
ore citizen of ~ nation to citizen Of another
nation, when these nations arc ct war as a
s. neral rule, all the property of all enemy is
liable 10 seizure and coniiscalion as prize OF
war. But (irotins iays j! down: " TEat with
rcspcc; to debts due to private persons, tho
y,,h, iu a,mar3 Mrm is suspended i?uring the
var, but will rrnsn whh peace Mr.. Whea-
ton suIus up the doctrine as follows:
at appears, then, to be the established rule
of International usage that property OF the
encmv, FUND within the territory Of the bel