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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-06

GKTT1Ne THEMSELVES INTO TRouBLK-Some
parties In the District Of Columbia are exerting
themselves to get into trouble. They are forging
Letters PurPortng to be signed by Secretary Cam.
eron and other officials of the War Department,
ordering Individual citizens to leave the District
OF Columbia In the name OF the President Of the
United states The following is a copy OF one OF
them, committing the name Of tie party to whom
IL was addressedl:
WAsHINoroy, d. C, May 4, 1851.
Mr. - Georgetown.
SIR :-fou are herewith ordered to leave the
District Of Columbia within a limit of twenty
four hours Should you refuse TO comply suita.
BILE quarters will be provided for YOU for length
OF Time optional with the President of tina United
rtates SIMON CAMERON.
Or course this ard all similar letters are viii
famous forgeries, and will be severely and sum-
marily punished, II the writers can be discovered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-06

III The editor Of the Montgomery (Ala J Mail,
who Is private secretary Of the Minister Of War Of
the Confederate States" gives the following list
Of the rebel navy:
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Spirit Of the sIoruinz Press

The IntsIligsnssr this morning 10 devoted to
news.
The RfPEtlieaH says &c The great military
movements Of the country cannot, Of course be
controlled to suit the emergencies Of the Viz
gtnia election, important as II Is; but IL is be-
neved that IL will consist with these movements
to take measures which will liberate consider
sole portions Of Virginia from the oppressive
thraldom In which II is now heidi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-06

II FRENCH d RlCHSTEIN
klAVE Just received q fresh supply of Note Pa
per, C0lored Borcers, ruled and plain. with En-
velopes to match Also, lag Paper Of oil kinds,
Witn anu without MottotG; Envelopes to match.
A large assortment of Stationery
New YORK Papers received daily; Papers from
FRENCH & RICHsTEIN,
mas 25S Pam susnna
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LOST AND FOUND.

TAKEN UP AsTRAY-On the 26th A prIl, q
Il gray HORSE long tail ard name n
apparently sound: The owner Is requested IN
TO come forward, prove property, psyNA
CHARLES WERNER,
m 6-2t< South side Pa. av. near sixth st
OST-On Saturday afternoon, (supposed on
- Pennsylvania avenue between 10Th street and
Paper The fnd n will reoeivsa suitable reward
by leaving II at No. go Louisiana avenue, between
9th and 10th ste. 62ts
SrRAYED FROM TIE SUBSCRIBER. on
- Friday last black COW, havlng ~uGNA
white stripes on her back and breast; black ks
lace; Rlde spread horns; short Leg; 8 to %
years old. suitable reward vii be paid for her
return to w. GRAY PALMER, ass III street,
between 9th and 10th SITS. m7-Sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-06

6-9l' Opposite Browns Hotel.
DEFINED AND BROWN
H. SUGARS.
20 hhds. Medium and Prime Brown Sugar,
40 bb's. Refined Sugar,
10 hhds Cubs Molasses,
20 bbls. New orleans Molasses,
10 Golden Syrup.
Just reoeIyed and for sale by
m 6-6teo BARBOUR 4 SEMMES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-06

FRESH BUTTER.
4 WESTY PACKAGES FRESH BUTTER
just received from New York. Tor sale by
GEO. & THOS. PARKER & CO.,
m 6-Sls Opposite RrOwr's HoteI
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NEW VOLUME BALZAC'S NOVELS.-The
French Of HonoIe de Ba rae. Free ~ msll, 81
Sllas NJ srner: the We.ver of RavslDS; br Geo
Elliott, the author OF Adam Bede Free Nv m,il
IS oents FRENCH & RICHSTEfN,
ap g 27S penrs .vsnn.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-02
BALTIMORE MARKETS.


COFFEE-The Coffee trade here has degenerated i,.
ring the past week retail business there being
no demand whatever for lots of any magnitude sale
of 40 bags Rio made to-day but this the only
we have heard Of for day or two past We still quote
as follows viz Rio at 12G2h cts for low grades, 13G
I34 cts for fair 49, cts. for good 13 ali prime;
Laguayra at 14G1l5 cts and Java at II kdS cts but
he rates are in great degree nominal The stock here
FLOUR-The market for Flour continues very du II
ana prices for it have decidedly downward tendency
Ihere were no sales reported Change, but Howard
street ana ONO Super freely offered SIS So this
figure being decline of cts per bb on the price asked
Yesterday for these varieties without finding buyers
10y Mus super there was no inquiry whatever this
uescrpuon being on wanted at any time for export but
we quote 1t nominal at SIS so per Dbl Extras continue
ou al our previous quotations viz 65O675 for Ohio
ana howard Street, and Sc 75(7 per bb for standard
City Mills. The city authorities today removed tba re
strictons upon the sales of Flour for export and bi
ments can now be made without objection if parties d.
sire to do So ~
FAMILY FLoUR.-Family Flour is stn selling at % for
Welch's and the leading brands of Baltimore and NJ
quote Baltimore high grade Extra at As so per bb,
and Howard Street Family may be quoted at s7GI7 SO
per Dbl
RYEF FLOUR AND CORN MEA1-Rva F1or- :. HI, .. q,
4 25 and quote Corn Meal at S3 per Dbl but there
little nothing doing in either of these articles
GRAIN.-Grain was in better supply today than :,
has been for days past some 0O6 busbsis W.
IL 900 bushels Corn, and $500 bushels Oats being at
ket There nothing done in Wheat and we are rrah
at present to give any reliable quotations it, For
lot Of 600 bushels good red 100 cts offered and do
cIined the demanding $50 cts for it, Corn was in
fair demand and prices for it pretty well main
tanned Sales made Of 1000 bushels yellow at 81
cts 900 bushels prime do at 60 cts. and of 500
to 1000 Bushels white at from 60 to 81 cts Per bushel
No sales of reported this morning but quote
them steady at 3334 cts for Maryland, and 36d37
per 6uhei for Pennsylvania Rye may be quoted at rs
cts for Pennsylvania, but there is arriving Our
cy authorities day removed all restrictions the
npmen Of Grain and other breadstu and it is to be
opeu mat this action will have the effect Of occasonng
vi" MoIPssRg opssRg Of business again.
,asse. ht Es There is no demand whatever for Mo
cts for pe~ crop cayed 1sSa2 cts for do Muscoysdo
1hShA and az lS92Q cts for old Porto Rico at 2S31
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yyasrYIyCToy ETE,,S

WAsHIYGroN, May l.-Contrarv to the often re-
peated rumors it is reliably ascerained that mar
tlaI law will not be proclaimed here unless there
shall be reason for it, which certainly does not now
exist.
Among the unfounded reports to-day, was one
that the War Department bad received a despatch
stating the Confederate State troops were concen-
tratlng IN Virginia for immediate raid on
w ashlngton Military men, however have no
fears the subject.
The Government is seduouslv and promptly pro-
vlding Tor the equipment and comfort of such vol
unteeTs now here as hastily left their various en-
plnyments for the defence of the Capital.
But lew OF the government EMPLOYEES received
thelr month salaries to-day, the money for that
purpose not having yet arrived from New York
The intelligence Of a marked Improvement in
affairs in Maryland in a peaceful ASPECT imnarts
general qualification.
Orders have been issued to the commanders of
regiments and independent companies to make
their reports to Head Quarters of the Department
OF Washington stating, among other things the
strength OF their respective commands Character
OF their arms, supply of ammuutiun degree of pro-
Hciency of their drills and character of the same
II they understand the drill skrmisherS, if they
nave practlsed at the target and the range, and
proficiency thereof if they knew the manual of the
bayonet exercise. They will also state their con-
dtlon and ability to take the field as to camp and
garrison equpage and the organization Of their
oommlssary, Quartermaster and Medical Depart
mentS.
Commanders will be held accountable for a want
OF good discipline. The Articles of War will be
read to the respective commands on the sabbath at
Inspection, before going to Church and they will
De goveroed by the regulations for the army of the
United States.
Captain Nathan Darling, of New York. has been
appointed Chief of the Capitol Police
Leave of absence for three months has been
granted by the State Department to Colonel King,
Minister to Rome, to enable him to command the
Wisconsin volunteers. Also to Carl Shurz, Minis
cavalry.
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GOV. Curtin Message.

| HARRISBURG, Pa, April 3O.-Gov. Curtin's mes
sage on the npening OF the extra session. speaks OF
the uncxampled prOmptness aud patriotism with
| which PennSyivan and other l0val States have
| responded to the call Of the President. 1t saws
that the slaughter Of Northern troops in Baltimore
for the pretended Cfenc. of marching ut the call ut
| the Federal Government peaceably over soil ad-
mitedly in the Union with the object of defend ng
| the common Capital, imposes new duties and re-
| sponSbties on the State aud Administrations
! This state of things cannot be submitted to,
whether Maryland may profess to be loyal to the
| Union or otherwise. There can be permitted no
hostile will, no obstructed thoroughfare, between
! the States undoubtedly loyal and their national
seat OF Government. There is reason 10 hope that
| the route through Baltimore may be no longer
closed against the peaceable passage Of our pen-
| pie armed in tn" service Of the Government, but
We must be fully assured Of this, and unnter-
rupted enjoyment OF the passage to the Capital,
by any and every route essential to the pur-
poses of the Government, must b. attained peace
aniy II possible but by force of if necessary.
Inc time ior temp0riZing and iorbearipg with
this rebellion is past. On Saturday last an addi-
tonal reqnisition made for twenty-five regi.
ments OF infantry, and one OF calva!ry. There
nave been more companies rendered than will make
up the entire complement. The Governor cOmmu-
nicates the fact that the Banks of the Common.
| wealth have voluntarily rendered any amount Of
money necessary for the common defence and gen
eral welfare of the State and nation. The loan of
hve hundred Thousand dollars is not vet exhausted
as II Is impossible to have the accounts properly
settled, but much larger sum will be required =
The Legislature has been convened not only to
complete the reorganization of the militia laws of
the State, but to give the Governor authority to
pledge the faith of the Commonwealth to borrow
such sums ot money may bs necessary for the
extraordinary requirements. In order to protect
the border he recommends the immediate organi-
zatlon OF fifteen regiments of cavalry and infantry,
exclusive of those called into the service of the
United States. He recommends the act legalizing
the authorizing Of appropriations of corporations
for the families of volunteers
lie also recommends the passage of a judiciary
law to prevent the sacrifice of property BY forced
sales in the collection of debts
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CHICAGO, April 3O.-The Ecening Journal learns
from gentleman just returned from Mississippi
that in many parts Of that State actual famine pre-
walls, and the people suffering for want 0
enough to eat. Corn, which ia the chief article o
food, Is very scarce in the towns, and throughou
the country. At one station there were 200 sacks
ard that was the only corn in that locality.
There is but little money there, and those abl,
to leave are fleeing the country to escape starving
stations along the Ohio aud Mobile Railroad art
packed with freight, much of which has been ther,
tor months, those to whom it is consigned being
too poor to pay the charges. The Railroad Com
pany, to protect itself, has been obliged to adop
the rule to receive no more freight for towns ir
Mississippi unless the charges are prepaid The
Journal vouches for the respectablity OF its infor
mant.
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HAMPTON, April 80, 1861.
We are utterly cut off from Fort Monroe anc
no" know very little of what is going on there
The Fort is well garrisoned and it is believed fully
provisioned. The supplies of milk, however, have
been entirely cut off since the communication with
this place has been stopped and there will proba-
bly, be serious suffering from the want of an ade-
quate supply of water. There are as vet no signs
OF any approaches by the State troops on the Wes
tern side nearest the land, which is the nearest
point.
Colonel Dimock narrowly escaped being shot a
few nights ago by sentinel, as he was returning
to the Fort in boat. He neglected to give tn,
password, land shot was Immediately fired, which
severely wounded one of the men alongside of him
There are now twelve vessels of war in the Roads
and Norfolk and the James River ports are for tn
present efectually bockaded. Commodore Pen
dergast, tho is in command, is universally deteste
by the inhabitants of this place.
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| TRENTON, April SO.-The extra session of the Le-
gisaure convened to-day at II o'clock. All the
Senators were present, but seven members of the
House were absent.
The Governors message was received and read
lie recommends the loan of 81, 100000 at per
cent, and State tax of SlO0 600; also the repair
OF the State arms, the purchase Of 10000 stand OF
arms, field pieces and munitions. He also recon-
mends the raising Of four regiments for State ser
vice, to be held subject to the call of the General
Government; also provision for the defence of the
southern part of the State, by fortified posts or an
lntrenched camp. The message is an able and eo-
quent document, and was received with loud ap-
plause from the members and spectators.
The Legislature is commencing business, and the
necessary bills will be passed without delay.
All four of the New Jersey regiments are now
here, and are receiving their arms and equipments
A large number of vessels are ready in the canal,
and the troops will be sent off tomorrow.
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From EIayti. &c,

New ORLEANS, April 27.-The bark Laura, from
iiavti 18th inst, reports the capture of the bark
William, charged with taking slaves from the
Spanish part of the Island to Cuba, under the pre-
| tence of taking them to the Guann Islands,
President Getirard had issued an address protest
ing against the transfer of Dominica to the Span
iards.
The steamer Daniel Webster, from New York
l6h arrived at the bar Yesterday morning, and re.
ceived orders to return mTnediately for fear of
seizure. The tug-boat Tuscarora came alongside.
and took four passengers oft. The Webster left
before the Others could get ashore
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SYRACUSE, April 3O.-The Onondaga Regiment.
consisting of ten complete companies of volunteers
is now full, and ready to respond the Governors
orders. 1t is understood from Albany that they
nave been accepted, and will proceed to the Emira
rendezvous in few days Field officers were
elected yesterday. Col. Walworth, of the 5lst
Regiment State Militia, elected Colonel unani-
mously. Steps are already taken to organize an
other regiment.
ALBANY, April SO.-A fine company of volun-
teers, eighty-two in number, left tonight tc
join the Twenty-ffh Regiment. The new com.
pany is founded on the late Burgesses Corps, eleven
the Burgesses Corps, is commander. CAPT. Jack
Law less and several of his best men are in the
ranks, his projected company having been dis
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DETROIT, April 30.-rhe propeller Wnona. hav-
ing on board the artillery company lately stationed
at MackInaw, passed here for Buffalo to day.
The two regiments Estate volunteers, author
lied by the State Legislature last winter. are now
1uII and are quartered in this city, ready to be
mustered into service
The Legislature which will meet next Tuesday, it
Is believed, will authorize loan of So 900 900 for
war purposes and provide for raising troops suffi
cient Tor any contingency.
A company of flying artillery, from Coldwater,
Mich, having a battery of four guns and fuIi
complement of men and horses, arrived here to-
night having been accepted by the War Depart.
ment, in addition to the Michigan quota The
horses OF this company all contributions of the
people of Coldwater and vicinity. and are nro.
nounced the finest collection ever exhibited here
All the railroads in the State transport troops free
of charge - -
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=, ST. Louis, April SO,-The junior editor of the
Memphis Aralanche, just from Mobile, saws il is not
the intention OF the Confederate forces to attack
Fort Pickens at present, unless provoked by ag-
greSSlve movements on the part of the garrison
The Pensacola correspondent of the Mobile Ad-
rerttSer makes about the same statement
A special despatch to the Journal saws the Coun-
ty Court of Lafayette county has appropriated
$4,000 to arm the county, conditioned upon the
Legislature leralizinn the act
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LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
MEETING OF The SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
CONGRESS OF THE CONFEDERATE sTATEs-PREsIDEyT
DAVIS MESSAGE.

MONTGOMERY, April 29.-Congress met at noon
to-day. President Jefferson Davis message was
read. He announced the ratification of the per-
manent Constitution by all the Confederate States,
and that it only remains for elections to be had for
the designation of officers to administer it. He
says the declaration of war laid against this Con-
tederacy by Abraham Lincoln. rendered it necessa-
ry to convene Congress to devise the measures
necessary for the defence of the country.
The President then reviews at length the reIa
tlons heretofore existing between the States and
the events which have resulted in the present war
fare. Referring to the result of the mission of
the Commissioners to Washington, he says: "The
crooked paths of diplomacy can scarcely furnish
An example wanting in courtesy, in candor. and
directness, the course of the United States
Government towards our Commissioners
The President incidentally refers to the prudent
caution observed by the fleet off Charleston dur
ing the bombardment of Fort Sumter, and pays
high compliment to the Caroliniaus for their
unity after the bombardment. He says Commis-
sioners have been sent to England, France Russia
and Belgium, to ask our recognition as a member
of the family Of nations, and to make treaties of
amity and commerce. He recommends the appoint
ment of other diplomatic agents.
He says the Contederacy, through Mr.. Stephens.
has concluded Convention with Virginia, by
which Virginia has united her powers and her
fortunes with us. He has satisfactory assurances
that other Southern States will soon unite their
fortunes with ours.
he says most ef the Executive Departments are
In successful operation. The Postmaster General
Will soon be ready to the direction of postal
affairs.
In conclusion, he congratulates the Confederacy
on the patriotic devotion exhibited by the peopIe
of the Confederacy. Men high in official and social
positions, and of wealth. were serving in the yoIun
teer ranks.
The railway companies are liberal in their rates
for the transportation of troops and supplies, and
profter liberal terms for the TRANSFORMATION of the
mails, and will receive compensation the bonds
OF the Contederacy. He SAYS ga people thus
united and resolved cannot fail of final success
We feel that our is just and holy and protest
solemnly in the face Of mankind that we desire
peace, at any sacrifice, save that of independence
we seek no conquest, no aggrandizament, no con-
cessions from the free States. All we ask is to be
let alone-hat none shall attempt our subiuga alton
by arms This we will and resist to the direst
extremity. The moment this pretension is aban-
doned the sword will drop from our grasp, and we
shall be ready to enter into treaties of amity and
commerce mutually beneficial. So long as this
pretensinn is maintained, with a firm reliance ON
that Divine power which covers with its protection
the Just cause, will continue to struggle for our
Inherent right to freedom, independence, and self
government"
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BOSTON, May There was large crowd at thu
s.y uepHC toIay on the arrival of the bodies of the
n,nS ., tne massachusetts, Regiment, who were
Killed in riot at Baltimore. The bodies were
placed In the stone Chapel to await the public OBJ
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BALTIMORE, May l. 1901.
ou o'ocK market continues very quiet the only
action al the Board to-day being sale of IS SEQ 5ati-
more city 1890 6s Park loan Sc The interest on this
Ioah IS payable semannually the first Of January
and July City 6s closed 81 bid for IS75s; So bid 90
ASKED Tor 1855; and SO bid for quarterly 1905 For
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad $50 was asked but only si2
was bid and Northern Central 90. closed at SO lid,
SliE asked regular way, the price asked for the
Stock being SlT higher than on yesterday In Railroad
ponds there was nothing done and there a wide
Inference between the prices bid and asked for them
Baltimore and Oho 1888 aud IsS0s closed Go bid rs
asked and Northern Central 1855 bid II asked
for the Mining stocks there very little inquiry
Springfield closed slO bid 81 10 asked but for Gard
her nm only so cts. bid. Canton Co. closed at $50
DID, SlO% asked, but there movement in If.
In New York to day Missouri 6s advanced y; and
North Carolina bonds y cent but Tennessee bonds
uec'ined N per cent Erie 81; New Yor, Central ST.
canton q; Harlem Z Michigan Southern q; Michigan
southern guaranteed y; and Rock Island L. Virginia
oS' and Gaena and Chicago closed at the same figures
as on yesterday.
SALhS AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD.
.,-o.r WEDNESDAY, May lst, 1861.
~'''' "i''iHofe o S, park Ioan ....,.,,.......e6
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burning OF the Ship Ironside.

NEW ORLEANS, April 20-The sbip Iropsides.
hence for Liverpool, with 2,4S9 bales cotton and
seoo 6bls. flour, caught fire at the bar this eve
ming. w-boats are engaged pumping water into
her with hopes of saving her.
The steamers of the Texas line have baen saizad
by order of the Governor
NEW ORLEANS, April 30.-Troops are pouring in
from the country, all northward bound
me Southern steamship line will resume trips
with Southern troops aboard to guard movements.
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PHILADELPHIA, April 30.-The whole force of the
New Jersey volunteers, 5000 men, will leave Tren-
ton tomorrow for Washington. They will en-
bark in twelve propellers each armed with two
guns, and 90 through the canal to Bordentown
and and thence down the Delaware TO the Delaware and
chesapeake canal, and proceed to Annapolis.
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Disordcrly Soldiers.

HARRISBURG, april 3U.-Five soldiers of a Dnla-
ware county company, to-day were sent ont to ar
rest deserters. They abused several citizens. and
subsequently, entered public house, got lrenzied
with hquor, and charged bayonets in the crowded
room, wounding citizen severely, but not dan
gerously. One of the soldiers was severely cut in
arencontre with citizen. The soldiers were ar
rested and lodged in Jail.
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"GENTLEMEN OF DISTINCTION IN RELIGIoN."-The
New York Express OF Thursday says can enter
talnment was given last evening at the house OF
Prot. Vlncenzo Botts, the distinguished Italian pa
trlot, IN honor of the Hon. G. z. Marsh, recently ap
pointed U. 5. Minister to Italy. The attendance
was very numerous, and included many American
gentlemen of distinction in religion, politics. law,
note"