Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-24
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VERMONT wATcHMAN 4 JOURNAL.
Proclamation Of Cor. HieE, Of Mn1ntnnd.

EhMONl W Al ltiiMAN ~ JOOkNAlI
Proclamation Of Gov. Hicks of Harytdnd
BALTIMORE, May Is.
Gov. Hicks issued the following proclama-
ton last night:
Whereas, The President Of the United
States, by his proclamation Of the 18th Of
April, 1861, has called upon me for four regi-
ments, infantry or rihemen, to serve for pc
riod Of three hs,-.the said rcquisition be-
ing made in spirit and pursuance Of law
and
Whereas, TO the said roquisi,on has been
added the written assurance of the Secretary
Of War that said four regiments shall be de-
livered TO serve within the limits Of the State
of Maryland, or for the defence Of the capitol
Of the United States and not to serve beyond
the limits aforesaid.
Now, therefore I, Thomas Holiday Hicks,
Governor Of Maryland do by this my proc
lamaton. call upon loyal citizens of Maryland
to volunteer their services to the extent Of
four regiments, as aforesaid, during perior
Of three months, within the limits OF Mary land
for the defence of the Capitol OF tho United
States. to be subject, under the conditions
to the orders Of the Commander-in-
Chief Of the Army Of the United States.
Given under my hand aud the Great Seal
of the State Of Maryland at the City Of Fred
erick, this l4th day of May, 1861
THOMAS II HICKS.
Col. anderson at HdrrislJgb
HARRtspuReu. Nav 10.
Col. Anderson arrived by the pcnnsy lyania
Central r. r., at o clock this afternoon. lie
remained but a few minutes. large num-
Der Of the members Of the Legislature. Gov.
Curtin and other officials we're present. togeth-
err with an immense eoncourse of people.
Twelve companies of military from Camp
Curtin turned out and were drawn up at the
depot to receive him, The Colonel was greet
ed with loud and rcpcatcd cheers. lie stated
10 Gov. Curtin that John G. Breckenridge
would ioin him Mt Cincinnati To take a com
mand under him 1Anderson). This announce
ment created a profoundly gratifying sonsa-
lion among all classes. Col. Anderson also
stated that the European steamer Yesterday
brought a large ouantitv of improved modern
arms for the Federal Government. and each
succeeding steamer would brin, more. He
expresses the utmost confidence in the final
success of the Federal arms and a re-construc-
tion of the Union on the original basis.
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zen. bu''er mas oeen p'omo'eu " 'he lphN
vi m Ma "eneiai oi 'no 'nroe yeS.s ~
mere Is great ProspcV' Vi "BHr !" ''o
hY oi Monocaoy n''uSe VI Nv ii"' po'
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important hamors.
WAsHINGroN, May Is.
The Secessionists are believed to bo concen-
trating their forces on the opposite side of the
Potomac, aud some say they have commence
ed intrenchments on Arlington Heights. The
assurances that the Administration is vigor-
ously prosecuting its measures against the
insurreciionary S'a'es, nave suostah'ial pa
SIS ar memoerS o' 'ne Cao.ne', Iose'ne'
win tne Tfes'ueht, are animated oy com
mon pi'he'ple IN lurtnerihg piahs lot consum'
mating 'ro 'o'e''"ie"' Po'oy' An ino'eHs
e0 os.,,r.As' -, ""s 'ou~} @pPI''S & -!
co'nunl,''o ol p'u"n'"1n' sen''on,en Hon'
,boro Tho rosnl, ,yss cersont o 20 accon, ,,'
fourteen more regiments from New York
This meets with the concurrence of Gen.
Scott. The report is current that an engi-
necr ofRceer has discovered that the Virginians
are throwing up defenses within spy-glass
view of Washington. If confirmed. il is inn
probable that the Government will remain an
Indifferent observer
Capt Inge and McKnstry went to Europe
IN the Adr'at'c to purchase steam gun boats
ior tue government cast "u".u' ieIegr"Pni
io communication Sonth oil washington Is
suspended the reheIs having removed all TIC
wire
AN uhsucoesSiuI a'tehipt mas noeh maue uy
the Nirginians at HarperS Ferry to blow up
the euivert near Frederick 100 members oi
the ina pendent Dfeys and Maryland uuaruS
leit during last night Tor Harper ferry' TO
JON the Nirg'n'anS'
Hminy among The Rebels.
New YoRK. MAY l6.
A special dispatch to the Hsraid from
Frederick SAYS it is rumored that the Ken.
tuckians at Harpcr's Ferry are without arms,
have mutinied and declared for the Union and
are leaving for home.
Almost TOO good to believe 3D.
Southern Vessels not to be respected
Tho B.,oJd statcs thar our Govesrrmcu,
l.s no,;eod e,roi,,n ro,yors ,h,t ro vossoI,
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