The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-04-23
War Movements, &c.

baltimore, that the guns Of Fort McHenry
were turned toward Baltimore, but there had
oeen no firing yet.
An officer cf tho House Of Representatives of
Pennsylvana, who returned tonight, says he
NV on Saturday in Baltimore twelve brass field
pieces parade tho streets, and two troops Of
sorse and a regiment Of infantry; the latter
,ecmcd TO be composed of merchants clerks.
Baltimore was threatening tho fort with artil-
cry on the neighborng heights.
A rumor was prev ilcnt in Baltimore on Sun
lay, that the N5w York seventh and Masachu-
sits Eighth regiments reached Annapolis that
morning in safety.
One hundred and fifty carpenters, prOtectcdby
htachmcnts Of fiPcnnsyl lvsna troops, have lcsn
iispat chcd to repair the bridges Of the Northern
Central Railroad; 800 regulars have h~cn dis
patched to Cockeysville, Md, to hold that
position. A regiment Of Pcnnsylvanians and
the Rhode Island Marine Battery proceed this
morning in the same direction CoCkcysville Is
only fifteen miles from Baltimore, and 10 tic
army Is assailcd, Fort Mclicnry can act in con-
Smt.
Later frous washinRton-Thc Capitol safe.
Philadelphia, Apri -. - Hon. MoHRow
LOWRY, special messenger, arrived last night,
bearer of dispatches from the President to Gen.
PATTERSON. lie says that the Capitol is safe
nom any attack that can ic made. The assail-
ants can he baficd until the city Is reinforced
by the troops now on the way. The messenger
com mmunicated with Fort MclIcnry. IIe tfsv-
sled Mt all times on horseback, in q wagon aud
on foot, and passed of as n Methodist preacher
to scouting secession parties, until he reached
Hnvrc de Grace, where he crossed the Susque-
hanna in u skih, and came to this city by spe-
eial train.
Baltimore was quiet early Sunday morning,
and no cannonading had been heard. There
\ was perfect reign Of terror, and Union men
werc obliged to succomb to tho majority.
Mr. LOWRY gives the following, his first ex-
perience in the war of races:
left Eric, Pa, midnight Of Thursday, and
came to Harrisburg. After an interview With
Gov. CURTIN proceeded to baltimore. did
not witness tho fight, but did the scenes which
| followed. History will record il that the Mas
sachusetts troops, although more than hum
drcd OF their men were lev, He'd with bricks and
their arms wicsted from then did not fire UNI
iii commanded by the Mayor of Baltimore. I
tclcpmphed Gov. CURTIN ,he state Of things In
Baltimore, and that no troops must come
through either railroad. l took the cars nt
three o'clock Saturday morning for Wsshng-
ton. i communicated personally with Sctieta-
~ CAMERON, Gen. SCoTr, and the Pros.
ident, what had happened. They were
not prepared for such intelligence, and Q
cabinet meeting was instantly called. told
the President that Gov. HICKS vas in the hands
Of the mob; that the bridges on all the roads
| leading into Baltimore were destroyed by fire.
and that every man wLs armed. received .
| communication from Secretary CAMERON to
General PATTERSON, and left ON the three o.
| clock train.
lie is careful lest he should implicats thoss
| who have not the power of escaping from Mary
| land. lie went through Baltimore, and pro-
ceeded north. Ile was in communicating dis
tance with Fort Mclieury. lie says;
| stayed ut a farm house In the neighbor-
hood. ! was satisfied there was no safety In
leaving during the night. l left on horseback
at three In the morning, and rode seven miles.
| went TO a house, the inmates of which (eight
| mcnD were armed to the teeth. | knew they
were Union men. ] remained two hours. and
proceeded with the horse. The rig In tho North
would be a curiosity. l was met and stopped
frequently, but let off on protesting to b .
minister Of the Gospel. I got near Ilavre 10
Grace at ono o'clock Sunday. found four
merchant of Baltimore. Ientered the telegraph
| Office, and found the operator communicating
with Philadelphia. photographed the President
Of the Road my mission. lie replied that .
special train would be sent Immediately.
| took measures to get strangers over from the
other side. The train arrived, and conveyed
us to Wilmington. / came through, and
had an interview with General PATTERSON.
Many incidents, which II would not he proper
to communicate, happened 10 me. loet my
cane and spectaclcs. y
Mr.. LOWRY says that the Government win
L A.. al.,A a.
right man In the right place, and that ths
Cabinet Is host. He thinks that Virginia and
Maryland will become n common graveyard
that the poor man aud tho chevaler will Occu
| py a cOmmon grave.
lie experienced no personal injury, but We
greatly fatigscd by the hardships encountered
Another Secession Robbery-seixuro Of ~
ssns Of the Wess.
Eer Orleans, AprR 2O.-The steamship Sta,
q the West was boarded of 1ndihnola by thl
| Galveston Volunteers, on Wednesday night,
who captured her without resistance. She hal
on board eight TO nine hundred barrels Of proyi
sions.
The steamer IIabana has been purchased by
the Southern ConfederaCy, and will be trans
formed into a war steamer. She will carry
eight guns aud one pivot gun. Troops continue
to arrive from the upper parishes.
Ab1ng Apy1 22.- The banks in this city
the H., 900, 600 loan for war purposes.
A.bura, Apra 22.--Sunday was one Of th1
, ! most busy dnVs the city has ever seen. A com
pany under command Of Capt BAKER; also Al
lrish Company under Capt ,GARRIGAS were eli
roil,d and tho papers forwarded TO albany
The Irish company marched from the Catholi
church, after the services, IN u body to the Ar
mory and enrolled their names. Charles ,RrcIl
ARpSON, son Of the late Judge RICHARDSON q
this city, who has served rs q commits ion.'
officer in the Navy, offers his services to tn
Gov crmmcnt.
IOckt,o1 ApyH 2l.-At an unpremedita ats<
ratlrrIng of aDout 20 Of our citizens last night
over $1,000 was subscribed to aid IN sustaining
| n volunteer company. About 90 Young mel
Immediately volunteered. General indignation
l. felt at the treatment of troopS In Baltipore
EmplUyprs offer to continue the salaries ofthei
emnloN,.s who volunteer, aad give them thei
situations IL they return A mass meeting viii
he held on Tucsday, 23d, to more ellec tuall
organize and aid volunteers.
IrpIHry a.. IpTl 22.-Thc Directors Of IN
Danhury Hank held u meeting on Saturda
, and voted unai inously to offer $4,000 to III
Governor, making the total amount offered b
oar two banks, Sl2j.IOO.
Another Ride Company, Of 70 men, leaves
aiyw days.
Hprriabggh, Ap,Il 22.---iOO regulars an
eco volunteers ar Ked here this morning.
| aa. -.'-..- -
The =. :. Montgomery arrived iu this cit
on sundy, from savannah, with McrchaIdize al
d. - Myers, OF these two died On the passage-M
| ,OnNuIUR MNIUNF, aged - years, Of consunptio
| and Mr. ,J0lN u. s.II1ER, aged CD years, ot co
! gc7tlon Of tic lungs 10th OF this o'ty.
Tug School BOYS AND MAJOR ASDEl
/. snS,--Ampng the many cong lstulsuons OF whb
, Major ANrfrsoS was made the subject on saturds
i l.. .t,. N.ava haan tke