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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-30

10 The CihfenS Of The Stale u Dcidiedre
WHEREAS requistion hiss been made upon the under
signed the Executive Of the said State Of Delaware by
the Secretary OF War, Tor Regmcnt consisting OF
hundred and eighty mcn, to be Immediately de
tschd Tie Militia Of This State. to serve as Infantry
Rnemen, thu period o. threa months unless sooner
discharged And whereas tho laws OF this State do not
eoner upon the Executive authority. enabling him TO
comply with such reQuison there bring no organized
Militia, nor any law requiring such organization And
whereas II Is tho duty u all good sud lAwahdiug c-
10 preserve the and sustain the Laws and Gov
ernnent under which VIZ live and by which cur citizens
pmiered;
Therefore, I, WILLIAM burton, Governor Of the ssid
State Of Delaware recommend ihe formation Of Volunteer
Companies for the protection Of the lives aud property
of the people Of this Stale sgfnt vioepce Of ans
which they may 10 exposed. For hese purposes, such
companies whom formed, will he under the control Of the
State authorities though not subject to he ordered by the
Executive Into the United States sersioe the law not
vestlng In him such authority They viii. howetrr
have the opten OF Offering their services to the General
Government for the defence Of ia Capitol aud the support
vt the Constitution aud Laws Of the Country.
-, In witness whereof have caused the GrsAt
Seal OF the Stale Of Delaware To he hrreunto ai-
49, fixed Done at Dover this twenty-ffth day oil
April, in the year u Lord thousand eight hun
dred aud FiAtone, and Of The Independence Of said STATE
the eiehtyiifth.
WILLIAM BURTON.
ny The Governor;
rByAsp RineEtr, Secretary Of State. ap 2cim
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-30


The other officer on his left holding up, in both
hands, bowie knife and revolver. Wilson shout
ed to them to swear, and they responded with
shouts Of ''blood," "blooi," blood" "we swear"
80.
The band then struck In with the "Siar Span
gled Banner" which they all sang in chorus, as
well as also "Dixie's Land" altered to read with
q few variations -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-30

II is stated thnt FIX President buchanan has
subscribed the sum Of 5000 for the eauipment
Of volunteers At Lancaster.
Il is stated that the Minute Men Of Baltimore.
threw 10 the breeze The stars and Stripes on
Friday and it was not disturbed
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-30

Jury room Of Tie Court House. All the SENATOR'S
were present excepting Messrs. Slime, Miles,
Graham aud franklin.
After organizing the Senate adjourned till
O'Clock.
HOUSE OF DELEGAT
Tho House Of Delegates of Maryland convened
in tie Court House in this city to-day, in obedi
ence to the proclamation Of the Governor. All
the members were present excepting Messra
Welsh, Mackubbin, Compton, burgess, Ford,
Hunter, Rsnshaw, Stanford, Linthicum, Wilson
Of Cecil, Miller, Bryan, Wooien, Null, BAyless
stake. Harding and Beall. All the officers OF
the House were present.
The newly elected delegates from Baltimore
took the oath prescribed by the Constitution.
MIR. Morgan offered message to the Senate
informing them OF its organization, and appoint
ed Messrs. Morgan, Wallis aud Dennis of Somer-
set, II Committee on the pant of the House to
wait upon the Governor and inform him that
they were ready TO receive any communication
from him which he might desire to make. The
| resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Dennis of Somerset, offered II resolution
that when the House adjourn it adiourns 10 meet
at Annapolis on Monday next.
MIR. Dennis said that while appreciating the
attractiyeness aud hospitality of Frederick that
stern, memorable duty called us elsewhere. The
State House belongs 10 us, and he would not he
driven away by those who are called our enemies
lie denied that the excitement in Annapolis
would be injurious to the deliberations of th'
House, or that the Legislature would there bi
narrowed by undue influences. By meeting
here, we are saying to the people that their re
representatives. dare not meet in the Capitol o
their State.
Mr.. Garden vas in favor OF meeting at An
napOlis but be objected to voting upon the resolu
ton until the House had received the Governor
Message, and learned therefrom his reasons 70
converting MS In Frederick lie was told thA
Annapolis was in possession of the United State
troops whose guards and sentinels were extend
ing in every direction; md that members eoul
not reach the Capitol except through the guard
of hostile foe Nevertheless he was ready /
20, and if the Government troops should comm
an act Of war upon the Legislature, let ther
take the responsibility.
lie referred TO the flag and to the battlefield
Of the Revolution, and said he was ready to sian
under the flag of the Union till the last momen
and then he would fight under the flag of Mary
land.
Mr.. Jacobs said there was too much dspos
ton to talk. lie could not remain but one weel
aud he wished to act
On motion of Mr.. ChOppell, the House adjourn
ell till 5 o'clock.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-30
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
Especial SESSION.
SENATE

FRgnERloK, April 26.--rhe Senate met in tue
Jury room Of lie Court Houee. All the Senators
were present excepting Messrs. Slime, Miles,
Graham aud franklin.
After organizing, the Senate adjourned till
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-04-30

Live OAK Timber for d Plough through Maryltnd
-1the administration will not more The propii
wiH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

THE VACANT BRIsApIER GENERALsHIP.-Yes-
teroay, in Cabinet council, II was determined to
homlnats Col Sumner 20 this position. As con.
sequence, the Army officers now here are much
g'aared1 indeed. Col. y. obtains the position in
accordance with the regular order Of promotion in
TIE service. Hence much of the satisfaction Of his
brother Officers, one and ali, with his selection
rs, mad Major Anderson been selected perhaps a
LuEdred OF them would have been overslauphed
hefe are causes enough existing, tending TO the
GENERALIZATION Of the service, without the perpe-
iration OF an act Of injustice to f. likely to make
hundred omcers disseminated under the influence
cI lhe idea that length of active and efficient
military service is not hereafter, as heretofore to
secure promotion IN regular turn No other officer
OF MS grade in the Army Of the L s. bears fairer
or mere brilliant Professional record than Colonel
sumner nor has any other performed more la.
Oofious active duty. Under every administration
ci me War Department, Col Summer has enioved
'ne entire confidence Of his superiors. Under
euch circumstances, to have denied him his DC
motion In regular turn would have been gross In
justice, indeed and we are glad that, on ascer.
tanning all the facts of the case the President has
promptly declined to do so. Major Anderson de-
serves wei OF his country, as all know, having
,aifly earned the honors which doubtless avail,
Aim-Psomotion by two brevets
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Personal.

Com Gregory, U S. N, is a, Kirkwoods,
-. Hon, j. f. Holmes, ex-M. c. from 5. C. 1,
.'.' X Beekham, Capt Robinson. q. 8
ana A J. Baldwin, U. S. n are at the National
$50 Mayor Bigelow, OF Newark, N. j. me,
with serious accident on Saturday, breskino
one OF MS ribs, by falling from new building.
80. John Covode. of Pa and Charles n Va,
Wyck. OF y Y, have taken an active par; in The
Ne" hampshire canvass during the past week.
'-'' The wife of President Davis. enula,;nc
me custom OF the White House, is giving recen.
''0ns al the executive mansion" in Montgomery.
d Dr. w Bishop, Lieut. II Erben, Lieut.
Minor, Com Pennock, u. N; Major
Kendrick, West Point; Col Reynolds; b. de Bar.
res Brazilian Legation; Hon. Thomas swami
Nd. Hon II. Grosbeck, Ohio; Judge Hainrs'
"a hon; JOS Lewis, Pa Lieut. Torbert, ~
.. and Col. Huger are at Willards's
.'.' The Boston Traveller Of Yesterday s,rs
rnmor has been In circulation several week.
'nat the Hon. VIM. Appleton, member OF Con.
gress elect from the fifth district conternplates
rssignlng on account of impaired health. and that
+. Dnrant, Esq will probably be the rondi'
aaie TO MI his place. His friends expect that he
VIII receive the nomination, which, In their onn.
ION, is equivalent to an election -
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Items Teiesraphed from wa.hin.,on.

WASHINGTON. March - n Is known that the
intention OF the President is TO Arst I'LL the
cies which exist and mus be filed during the
present session Of the Senate Excepting in few
instances, other appointments are deferred until
tots Is Done. In the meantime applicants are re-
quired to fle their papers In the proper Depart
ments
II is understood that Senator Hunter will offer
resolutions In the Senate on Thursday, recogniz-
ing the Independence of { he Confederated States.
They will, of course, be voted down, but they are
70 be introduced as means of occasioning another
excited debate, in the hopes thereby of "fring
the Southern heart" Of Virginia.
Senator Latham has succeeded in getting tri-
weekly mail service of four horse coaches from
San Francisco 10 Los Angeles with a weekly ser.
vice to San Diego. The contract has also been
closed for the removal of the Butterheld Com pany
to the Central route with a service from ST. Louis
to PlsceTville, California in sixteen DAYS
The two Commissioners Of the ''Confederated
States, Messrs. Forsyth and Crawford, have no,
yet had an interview with the President They
are in telegrdphic correspondence with Presidsn,
Davis, and Waiting the arrival Of Gov Roman
An exciting rumor was started this afteraoon, oil
fare up in the Cabinet, resulting in the resigna
ticn Of Mtssrs. Chase and Blair, and the appoint
Inent cf Messrs. Gilmer, Of North Carolina. and
Etheridge, of Tennessee. OF course Il was wholly
untrue, although another strong contest took place
in the Cabinet to-day over the nomination OF Mr.
Cnttenden to the supreme Court which wa,
again resolved upon over Mr.. Chases opposition
II is now said that his nomination will be sent &c
the Senete tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

OUR QuoNDAA CONTEMPORARY, Mr. Browne,
late editor OF the Washington Constitution. but
now Assistant Secretary Of State under the gov
eminent Of the Rhett-Spratt 4 Co oligars by. is
said to have been In Washington-peJdu-las
week or the week before, for two or three DAYS
In TIE meanwhile there Is all sorts Of pother about
the true ownership Of the types, press, &c, of his
ia'e Journal. The press has been attached, we
hear, by one or more late employees OF the Office,
for money clE:med to be due. In a financial point
OF view, notwithstanding the many thousands
squanderei by the Government in the vain labor
OF trying to put life into bis paper it proved from
hrsf to last the greatest financial faseo known 4,
the history OF the affairs of the Press in this coun
Try But for the superior claims Of such fnap-
ciering secession leaders as MIR. God ard Bailey
Tor instance, to the ttle In the distribution Of tie
honors Of the oligarchic government, (when it IS
fairly elaborated into the limited nv s6 vo
Gated by Senator Iverson' 8 hons organ y we should
insist that 1t shall reward Mr.. Browne. IN view
Of his late presence here perdx and the latter day
financial history Of the Constitutions affairs with
his alleged family title, with a change of but a
single letter only-Marquis Of Sly-go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

bLNIriTs OF srcEssIos.-The people Of the
seeded States, under the oppressive government
OF the United states, got their letters by mail for
postage OF ttre esHtS. The new government
imposed uIon them, charges them ri,Ain the
Confedefacy fire cents. All letters going our Of
the Confederacy, to points within the United
States, are thus made to pay eight cents, five to
The Confederacy, and three TO the United States
This Is postage reform Hurrah for secession:
The United States charges no duties on exports,
and co'"n from the southern States has ALWAYS
been exported free. Now, the Confederate states
have imposed upon 1t an expor, duty Of one eighth
OF cent psy pound. HKr,ah for secession.
The cotton planters have, heretofore, received
free Of duty from the northern, western, and mid
die States, per annum, millions Of dollars, worth
Of manufactured articles, on most or ell OF which
the Southern confedsracy now requires them to
pay duties. HHr'a-a-a for secession and free
trade Tariftd at both ends, and taxsd in tAs
,ptddLSi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

FRANcEAND THE CoTroN CoNFEDERAcy The
Paris Constitutional, to which il Is said the
Emperor OF the French frequently contributes
editorial articles has the following remarks on
the secession movement in the United States: We
believe the time has come to rectify certain es-
sertions which have been pTopagated through the
medium of newspapers In the southern States of
the American republic, in relation 70 the attitude
which France intendsto observe toward the United
States. Some correspondents have asserted that
our Government had given South Carolina the as
surance Of our sympathy, and even the promise
Of its support should It be needed France. which
remembers with pride the part she took in the
war Of independence of the United States Of Amer
lea, has never ceased to behold with a sincere
satisfaction the marvellous progress and unheard
Of prosperity of her ancient transatlantic ally.
In presence of the events which now threaten 10
rend the Union asunder, she can but experience a
deep feeling Of regret. Far from encouraging the
views Of the disunioniss, and Of partci paiing I'm
the Preparation of so deplorable fact, France
would see with pleasure the settlement of the
difficulties now existing between the North and
the South Of the great republic. She would be
happy to learn that the sentiment Of national
Union but lately so deeply seated in the heart of
the nation, has brought them together again and
restored to Its former integrity the powerful Con.
federacy Of the New World.
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The BUSINESS OF THE DEPARrMENTs-There
is so much good sense and so many sound sug-
gestions in the following brief extract from late
Washington letter In the Philadelphia Ledger, az
that we give 1t space in the Star, to-day:
Able and experienced clerks in the Treasury
Department say that the work OF revising accounts
under the new tariff will be more than doubled
Ii does not follow. however, that additional clerks
will be employed; for IL Mr. Chase dismisses
secessionists and incapable persons, and supplies
their places with men Of ability every call for
diligence and industry at the Treasury can readily
be answered. 1t is said by those In his confidence
that he proposes to restore the Department to that
condition Of efficiency that existed previously to
Mr.. Cobb's msmanagement Of its affairs and
that old and able subord mates wi II not be removed
by bill Something Of the same sort NAV be in
ferred from the remarks Of Mr. Montgomery Blair
| to the clerks Of the Post Office Department
There Is law requiring the examination OF per-
sons whose appointment TO clerkships NAV be
contemplated. But the law has been much evaded
latterly to subserve the wishes Of Secretaries wi
desire to furnish places for small politicians even
sort OF things in the Pension Bureau probably
one quarter of all bounty land warrants issued
under the act of 1850, were granted upon fraudu-
lent or insufficient papers. This has been cor
rected under Mr. WhitIng's busincsslike admin
stration Of the affairs of the office; but many mil
lions OF dollars have been lost to the ,vernment
by appointing small partisans to responsible posts
he new patent bill provides for fifteen additional
appointments Every man doing business at the
ratent Once desires the designation Of accom-
plished men, and also, that its affairs shall not be
confused or obstructed by removing the able and
experienced men now connected with the Office
OBxERyER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

SoUTH CAROLINA MAEK.MAS-F FIRES al n
MINIS dHd mas ms CGptGiH.-The Charleston Mrr-
curry OF the 18th inst. has the following About
two O'Clock Yesterday afternoon officer Hicks
arrested Isaac Johnson, charged with shooting
Captain Stedman, at the foot OF Broad street Mr.
Johnson did not deny the charge. lie WIS on a
rait, ana fancied h. saw ''mink'i on the wharf:
anxious to test the quality of bis gun and his
buckshot, he fired at tie mink and hit CAPTAIN
Stedman, who was in the same line, but fortu-
nately at greiter distance. One Of the bullets
lodged In Mr.. Stedman's head. and was extracted
by Or. Wragg. The wound, though painful, ia
not serious, and as the matter was accidental Nr
Johnson will doubtless be released to-day, ON
paying the necessary fine for infringing on the
cry ordinance. lie objected to being crested
however, inasmuch as he considered himself out.
side OF the city, and he thinks the officer assumed
grave responsibility in arrestng a free citizen
without warrant He will plead ais own case
before the Mayor this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

EFFECTS OF SECESSION on TRADE.-A promi-
nent merchant Of Memphis, Tenn states that
since the secession movement began to affect the
channels Of trade, the business Of Memphis has
doubled land that the Memphis and Charleston
railroad has been actually choked up by the pres
sure OF cotton coming into Memphis and supplies
going over the road to Charleston
The official statements of the Harbor- master at
New orleans show that only half as many vessels
have arrived at that port from seayyard DURING the
last month as during the corresponding period
last year.
The agent at Cairo, of the Illinois Central rail-
ROAD, collected last week Sl65 600 freight money
on supplies going over that route to the south.
throngh Memphis and the ports in Kentucky and
Arkansas These indications of the changes
which secession is escting in the course Of trade
people OF the Gulf States, VINO are losing their
commerce at the same time that they arc spendinu
their money !avishly in "playing soldier like 4
qnad Of scbooSoys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

CAPTAIN Males AND ARCHITECT wALrsR
We hear that on the I'd Of March Captain Meies
wrots Architect Walter, dismissing him from bis
position In connection with the prosecution Of the
work on the extension Of the Capitol, and tha,
The latter replied, denying Capt. M Is authority
10 70 do, and intimating his purpose Of disregard
Ing It. Whereupon Captain M. directed the
architects room in the building to be kept closed
against his entrance, offering to permit him to
IePossess any private papers or property Of his
own that might be In them. Mr. Walter 4. said
to contend that he holds the position by Pres.
Dental appointment, and Is therefore not remov
able by the Superintendent Of the work. w.
presume that the President will shortly settle the
question, which IL not settled promptly bids fair
TO renew the former vexatious troubles N connec-
ton with the prosecution Of The work on the
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

VALUE OF CONVENIENT PROPERTY SURRESp
Erred IN FExAs.-The San Antonio Herald give,
Tue I'iiowing list OF the property delivered VI
there, on the surrender Of the L s troops.
roo mules, valued at $50 each. 800 900; 5W
wagons, valued at $40 each, S9,G00 $50 horses
valued at $50 each, i2 900; 500 harness valued
nails. horse and mule shoes, $3.50 Geo; corn
S1oOOi clothing Sl50,OW; cOInmissary stores
So coo; ordnance stores 500 o0O-total g 229 500
exclusive az public buildings, TO which the Fed.
erai Government has title sIuCh of tiie abcy.
property Is estimated 1.-THE original cost is value
mere being much greater, being worth 20 In. STATE
al least million and half OF dollars The eirE
artillery guns allowed the companies are valued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

HEAVY DISCHARGE OF SHELL AND SHOT The
Petersburg Express relates that OH Saturday last.
while dTay heavily loaded with I0-inch sheli.
was Proceeding mp Sycamore 81 the tail boa I'd
came OFF, in co.. sequence Of the pressure caused
by the balls, while ascending the hill near the
store of Mrssrs. McllwaiHe, Son & Co stfewirc
the iron plllsall over the pavement The wei hi
Of these death-dealing missiles may be iudyt
from the fact that wherever one Of them touched
the pavement, il made hole three or four inches
deep They Were gathered up one by one aga n
placed on the vehicle, and hauled to the southern
depot Their destination is South Carolina. sew
eral thousand have preceded them since the 2Ist
OF January, but the end is rot yet. We are cred
IDLY Informed that the orders slready given the
establishment where these are man Jfactured can
not possibly be filed before the Is; of January,
1862
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-13

W Thomas REESE, a wealthy planter, driven 10
insanity by depreciation Of negroes cut his throa,
In Jackson, Miss, last week
" Fifteen babies, all less than six montbs old
were ehristrned In the Northampton Massacbn,
sets Catholic Church last sunday
Iyn Is said that the copy RICH. Of "DIxie,s
Land' has given to the author a 900.
=, DsC Dr. Guernsey is now the editor of Harper,s
Magazine. PCT
city Of smallpox last week
MORO OF TIE CosrEpxaArr srArxs e Pin.
nous sePsem-ssrs" oSi @tss masY.
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Army and Navy News.

Colonel Crossman. Of the Ordnance Depart
ment, has been ordered 10 proceed at once 70 81.
Louis, to assume the con;rol Of the military ord
nance there.
The United States Corvette Constellation. Of the
African Squadron will be relieved the coming
summer She is the flagship, is commanded by
Captain Nicholas, and has ptured several savers.
The Constellation was rebuilt from the old craft
Of that name
THERE'S considerable discussion going on 40 10
the intended destination Of two artillery officers Of
the army who left New York in Ha vana steamer
some weeks since, under "sealed orders" IL 10
said that they hsve got into Fort Sumter, notwith-
standing the vigilance ofthe Charlestonians One
OF them is gentleman Of considerable experience
In the science OF fortinc atoms. The rumor 10
probably a hoax
A private Board Of Officers will IL Is understood
De appointed to investigate the alleged 'disafec-
tom in tue army. Tie authorities Of the War
Department have not received any intImation Of
mutinous intentions, or dissatisfaction among any
portion Of the troops except those In Texas Even
OF the latter II 10 said that thousand true men
will still remain In the federal service.
The distribution of our naval forces, as given
In the Naval REGISTER for 1861, is as follows:
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THE FAMOUS FLOATING BATTERY Dr,,

The FAMOUS FLOATING BATTERY DEAD
FAILURE The Albany Evening journal saws:
Charies Pearson, formerly clerk for Wendell
Feltman, Of this city, has just returned home.
after several months sojourn in Charleston He
LETT to avoid being drafted into the regular army
OF the Southern COnfederacy. About every third
man Is drafted He had no wish to be shot at nv.
or TO shoot northern men
The much-talked-of floating battery is aban.
oohed as total failure. MIR. Pearson was present
when General Beauresard first saw II The cen.
erai lang he'd at it, and soon after il was launched
it caPsiZed and sunk
w hen the disaster befel H. the Charl. s:onians
said IL was never Intended for service but merely
TO amuse the impatient hotsDu-s WIN iusistsS
upon storming Fort Sumter