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RIcHMoND, April 25.-A report is prevalent here
that the Convention will to day pass an ordinance
for a provisional Union of Virginia with the
Southern Confederacv.
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HEADQUARTERS THIRD BRIGADE,


ANNAPOLIS, MD April %, 1861. }
To His E1ceHency TtoS II. Hicks,
Governor Of the State Of Maryland
did myself the honor, in my communication of yes
erday wherein asked permission to land the portion of
the militia of the United States under command to
state that they were only against
the peace of the State Of Maryland ard of the United
States.
have understood within the last hour that some ap
prehensions entertained of nsurrecton of the
negro population of this neighborhood am anxious to
convince all classes of that the forces under
countenance any interference with the laws OF the State
am therefore, ready to cooperate with your Exceency
in suppressng most promptly and effectively any insur-
rection against the laws of Maryland.
beg, therefore, that you announce publicly that any
portion of the forces under my command is at your En-
ceency'S disposal to act mm datey for the preserva
ton and quetness of the peace of this community.
And have the honor to be, your Excellencys obedi-
ent servant,
B. F. BUTLER, General of Third Brigade
STATE OF MARYLAND,l
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANNAPOLIS, April %. !
To Brig. Gen. b. T. Butler:
SRI have the honor to acknowledge the receipt OF
your letter of this morning, rendering the force under
your command to aid in suppressng' rumored insur
rection of the slaves in this county.
thank you most sincerely for the tender of your men,
but had before the receipt Of your letter. directed the
Sheriff the county to act in the natter and am confident
that the citizens of the county fully able to suppress
| apy insurrection of slave population.
have the honor to be your obedIent servant,
TIL. II. HICKs
COPY OF DISPATCHES FROM BRIG. GEN. BUTLER GOV
ERNoR CURTIN.
To His Ercellency Andrea C,on Commander an CHIEF
of the Forces of Pennsylvania
SIR:-Should this despatch he forwarded to you, coun
tersgned by His Excelency Thomas H. Hicks, Governor
of Mary land you will please to understand that the IN
surgents have surrendered Pkeve Arsenal and that II
therefore, will not be necessary to advance your troops
as you yesterday requested by me: ,
B. i. BUTLER, Brigader General.
Annapolis, April a. 1861.
STATE OF MARYLAND, l
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANNAPOLIS, april ZiIh, 1901.
| To Brig. Gen. B. f. Butler:
SIR:gA despatch signed by you. addressed to Gov A
Curtin been received by me- with verbal reques
that countersgn it, and have it forwarded to his ad
dress.
In reference to the Arsenal at Pikevle have no off
cal information do not know who is in possession
of it. 1 cut off from all communication with othe
parts of the State, and have to forward you
| despatch, if l were willing to countersign it.
am compelled, therefore, decline to accede to you
| request.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
TH. H. HICKS.
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The TELEGRAPH.-The telegraph connections
from Washington with the North, was resumed on
Saturday.
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The Sentiment in Baltimore County,

gentleman who has ira versed thoroughly the
lst, I'd and 18th Districts of Baltimore county, re-
ports that there was a Union meeting in Elysville
in the I'd District of Baltimore county. in the early
part of last week, which attended by $50 Union
lists, and few Southern Rights men. There was but
address delivered, and that by a Union man,
and yet, when the meeting broke out, it evi
dent that the Union sentiment hac been entirely
changed by recent events, and that with an occa-
sional exception all the persons present had become
firm Southern Rights men. In the lst, 18th and
I'd Districts all the men are now strong secession
ists and it is only tew,whO engaged in facto-
ries, and dread being thrown out of work. who
raise the Union flags at all.
At Catonsve, where they have organized a
Home Guard of the men, composed of natives and
Germans, ''Maryland" is the only cry.
At the Relay House, on the Washington Road,
and at Avalon, all the reports we have point to a
strong majority for Southern Rights, which is in
creasing every day.
The rumor that current few days ago, to
the effect that the negroes Mr.. Reuben Dorsey s
place, in Howard county, had refused to work, is
wholly without foundation. The negroes of that
section seem to be perfectly loyal, aud some of
them have begged their masters to be allowed to
accompany the volunteers whenever they are call
ed out service.
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The Position Of Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, April Ex-Governor jackson has de-
cared that bis policy is peace policy. That he
convened the Legislature only for the purpose of
more perfectly organizing the militia, and putting
the State in proper attitude of defence. He told
Sterling Price, the President of the State COnven-
tion that that body ought not to be called together
for the passage of a secession ordinance. That he
is in favor of restoring the present status of the
State leaving it to time and circumstances as they
may arise determine the best course for Mis- souri,
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CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE MAYOR OF BAL
TIMORE
Telegram from Mayor Bro,on.)
BALTIMORE, April 20 1861.
To Governor HirIs
Letter from President and General Scott. No troops
to pass through Baltimore, it, military force they
cap march around. will answer that every effort Will
be made to prevent parties leaving the city to molest
them but cannot guarantee against acts of individuals
not organized Do you approve?
GEORGE WIN, BROWN.
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THE CONFEDERATE STATES CONGRESS meets in ex
traordinary session at Montgomery to-day.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
" \ n DE 7 4 II 7 " ~ 7,
WASHINGTON. April l7th, 1851.

- n. J
70 ms ETceAeRcy, THIS II. Hicks, Cor, Of Maryland:
SIB:-the President has referred to your commun-
cation of this date in relation conversation the
previous day and have the honor say, reply that
your statement of it is correct
The troops called for from Maryland are destined for
the protection of the Federal Capital and the public pro-
perty OF the United States within the limits of the
Of Maryland; and it is not intended remove them
you'd those limits except for the defence this District
have the honor to be yours, &c,
SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War.
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The arrest of Can't ain ,yen.fer.

We published on Saturday account of the in
human treatment of Captain Jenifer, of the late
United States Army, at the hands of Gov. Curtin
and his Pennsy sylvania mob. 1t must have been
read here with other feeling than of burning
Indignation, and Maryland cannot soon forget such
an outrage upon one of her own honorable and gal
liant sons. We have had opportunity of verifying
the statement of the arrest and imprisonment which
we copied from She Hagerstown 4taI, and we are
assured not only that the facts have not been in
the slightest degree exaggerated, but that the
charge brought against Captain Jeniler was
mere fabrication.
We have also been informed that the men be-
longing to the company of the I'd Cavalry, sta
toned at Carlisle Barracks, when they heard Of
the arrest of their officer, excited that they
threatened to attack the Jail unless he released
1t is doubtless owing to them and to the earnest
intervention of the officers at the post that Cap
tain Jenfer was permitted to escape being mur
dered by the order of Governor Curtin. Through
out Maryland and Virginia, where he is widely
known and most highly respected, theme of his
safety will be received with joy.
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tTetegram to the Mayor Of Baltimore

have received the following despatch =
~ desire to consult with you and the Mayor of Balti
more relative to preserving the peace of Maryland.
Please come Immediately by special train which you
take at Baltimore, if necessary be sent from
here. LINCOLN
Have you received similar despatch If so do you
intend going and at what hour My going depends upon
you. Answer at once. Til. II. HICKS
Telegram in reply, without signature.
To tie G0rsrnor Of MlrylGnd:
The Mayors in Washington We have no knowledge
of any such movement
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VIRGINIA SEcEssIoN.-The following ordinance,

VIRGINIA SEcEssIoN.-The following ordinance,
for the adoption of the Constitution of the Con-
federate States, has been announced:
We, the delegates of the people of Virginia in
Convention assembled, solemnly impressed by the
peris which surround the Commonweal alth, and ap-
peaing to the Searcher of hearts for the recttude
of our intentions in assuming the grave response
bility of this act do, by this ordinance, adopt and
ratify the Constitution of the Provisional Govern
ment of the Confederate States of America, Or
dained and established at Montgomery, Alabama
on the eighth day of February, eighteen hundred
and sixty-one; provided that this ordinance shall
cease to have any legal operation or effect if the
people of this Commonwealth, upon the vote di-
rected to be taken the ordinance of secession
passed by this Convention, the 18th day OF May,
eighteen hundred and sixty-one, shall reject the
same. true copy,
JNo. L. EUBANK, Secretary.
MAJOR SHERMAN's BATrERY.-The Cecil Democra
of Saturday says:
Major Sherman's-formery Capt. Bragg's-
Battery of Flying Artillery, consisting of four gun;
two twelve and two six-pounders-and number
ing ninety-four men, with seventy-six horses, ar
rived here on Wednesday last, and are now sta
toned at this place. There are also three compa-
mes OF stationed at the depot at Elktor
~ road guards.
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(Signed)
STATE OF MARYLAND,

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. ANNAPOLIS, April %, 1861. I
To Brig. Gen. B. T. Butler:
SGR:-I am in receipt of your two communications Of
this date informing me your intention to land the
under your command at Annapolis for the purposes of
marching thence to the city of Washington l content
myself with protesting against this movement which, in
view of the excited condition of the people this State
cannot but consider unwise step the part of the
Government. But most earnestly urge upon you that
there shall be halt made by the troops in this city.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
TIL III, Hicks
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Expected Attack On Cairo. Ill.
m IN An,I Oe p,ssonnars fro,

CAIRO, H., April 26-Passengers from the
South report that troops are being raised at Mem
phis, Randolph and other Southern points. Their
plan is to proceed by railroad to Columbus KY.
and from there march to Cairo, attacking it from
the opposite side of the river.
The steamer J. d. Perry. from st. Louis to Mem
phis, was brought to last night, but contraband
goods were found on her, and she was allowed to
proceed.
CAIRO, H., April 26.-The steamer c. E. Hill
man. from ST. Louis to Nashville, was abandoned
by its officers and crew while opposite this place
to-day. The deserted steamer boarded by
Capt. Scott of the steamer Swallow, who found on
board one thousand kegs of powder, and a large
quantity of other contrabaud goods. 1t is supposed
that the captain and crew of the Hillmau deserted
her for fear of consequences, if caught by the
troops at this point.
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Telegram in Reply)
ANyApoiIs. April 20. 1861

Your despatch received hoped they would send no
more troops through Maryland but We have no right
TO demand this glad to be sent through
Baltimore. know you ill do all in your power to pre-
serve the peace. THos. II. HICKS.
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STATE OF MARYLAND,

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Annapolis, April sd 1861. }
Il. Macfesly, Esq, First Lieut. Of Infantry
SIR: Your letter of the Goth inst. received this
morning. am directed by the Governor to inform you
that no troops have been called in Maryland and
that consequently your mission is at end. And you
will therefore report the Secretary of War, who has
been informed of the Governors views in this matter.
Your obedent servant,
GEO. W. JEFFERSON Private Secretary.
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STATE OF MARYLAND,

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ANNAPOLIS, April 23, 1861. !
To Brig Gen. B. T. Butler:
SIR:-Haying, in pursuance of the powers vested in
me by the Constitution of Maryland, summoned the
Legislature of the State to assemble Friday the Goth
instant; and Annapolis being the place in which, accord
ing to law it must assemble; and having been credbly
Informed that have taken military possession of the
Annapolis and Elk Ridge Railroad deem it my duty
protest against this step; because without at present
signing any other reason, am informed that such
pancy of said road will prevent the members of the Legs
lature from reaching this city.
Very respectfully, yours
TunS Ii HICkS
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SEAL OF THE STATE OF l
MASSACUUS FITS.
HEADQUARTERs THIRD BRIGADE,


HEADQUARTERS THIRD BRIGADE,
UNITED STATES MILITIA,
ANNAPOLIS, Md, April %, 1861.
To His Ercetiency Thos II. Hicks, GOrerRor Of Mary
land:
You are credbly informed that I have taken posses
sion of the Annapolis and Ekridge Railroad. 1t nigh
have escaped your notice, but the official meeting he
tween your Excellency and the Mayor of Annapolis, and
the authorities of the government and myself it
pressy stated the why should not land, that
my troops could not pass the railroad, because the
psny had taken up the rails and they private prop
erty
1t is difficult to how it could be, that if my oop
could pass the railroad way the members
the Legislature could pass the other way. have takeI
possession for the purpose Of preventing the carrying
of the threats of the mob officially represented to
by the Master Of Transportation of this city, that
my troops passed the railroad the railroad should
destroyed.n
If the Government of the State had taken possession
the railroad in any emergency, should have long waited
before entered upon it. But. had the honor
form your ExceeDcy in regard to insurrectOn again,
the laws of Maryland am here armed to maintain thos
laws, if your Exceency desires, and the peace of ti
United States against all disordely persons whatever
am endeavoT to and not to destroy; to Obtain
OF transportation vacate the capital prior
sitting of the Legislature, and not be under the
painful necessity Of occupying your beautiful city while
the Legislature is in session.
have the honor to he,
Your Excellencys obcdient servant,
BR GEN. b. +, BUTLER.
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By the governor,
rrau.- w

ULUHTL W
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The following officers Of the State Navy are as
signed to the duties required by this pTocama-
tion.
For James River-Captain Cooke and Comman-
der Tucker.
For Potomac River-Captan Forrest, Lieut..
Semmes.
For Rappahannock River-Leut. Lewis.
For York River Commander J. l.. Henderson
and Lieut. l.. :. Maurv.
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ANNAPOLIS, April Goth, 1861.

To Secretdry of Var:
| have understood that it is contemplated to send
Northern troops to garrison Fort Madison.
would earnestly advise that more be sent.
Respectfully, THos II. HICKS.
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Whereas Volunteers are simultaneously tender
State, without waiting for ORDERS as they were re.
quired to do by former proclamation, and are
repairing to Richmond without previous notice,
at a great expense to the CommoEw wealth, and be-
fore suitable provision has been made for their ac-
comodation, and before their services are required;
these are, therefore, to require all companies not
now in Richmond and not ordered here or else
where, to remain at their homes, holding them
selves simply in readiness for service, until order
ed by competent authority. All persons engaged
in making artillery harness or other equipments
or any other special duty for the State, are ex
empted from military service, without express or
| ders to the contrary. And no company will be
mustered into service unless the complement o.
men prescribed BY law shall have been obtained.
Given under my hand, &C.,
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coRRE sPoNUENCE WITH BR GEN. d. BUTLER.
STATE MARYLAND,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Annapolis, April 20, 1861. I
To the Commander Of the Fol'nteer Troops Board the
Steamer:
SIR would most earnestly advise that you do not
land your men at Annapolis The excitem here is
very great, and think that you should take your
elsewhere. have telegrapked the Secretary War
advising against your landing your men here.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THos. H. HICKS, Governor of Mary land.
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TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCH.

ANNAPOLIS, April goth. 1861.
Gov. HICKS: desire to consult with you and the
Mayor of Baltimore relative to preserving the peace of
Maryland Please come Immediately by special train,
which you take at Baltimore, or if necessary one
be sent from hence. Answer forthwith.
LINCOLN.
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COESRESPONDESCE WITH THE AU-
THO6ITIES Al WASHINGTON.

April 18th, 1861
HIS E1ceHency, ThoS II. Hicks, Governor Of Maryland
DEAR SIR-he President has referred to me your let
ter Of this day, and in reply, have the honor say
that the troops to be raised in Maryland will needed
for the defense of the Capitol and Of the public property
in that State and neghborhQod. There is intention of
removing them beyond those points,
Very Respectfully,
SIMON CAMERON, Sec'y of War
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ANOTHER NORTHERN "REpoRr''-We find the fol-
lowing published as telegraphic intelligence in
the Northern PAPERS of Saturday:


HaTrisjurg, ADrrL 26.-It is reported that an at
tack was made by Maryanders on Hanover village,
York county, on Tuesday last, occasoned by q
great stampede of negroes. Reliable accounts say
that whole families crossing into Adams, York
and Franklin counties, in this State. \ report
places the total loss o! slaves by Ma Wand since the
troubles began at five hundred Great fears are
entertained in the border counties of the departure
of the tire sla noDulatiOn
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NoRrH CAROLINA TRooPs Ordered TO WAsHING-
rox.-The Goldsboro' Tribune of the oath says:
eve understand that Duncan X. McRae, Esq,
who came here last night, bears special order for
one regiment of North Carolina troops, to march to
the City Of Washington They are to be ready in
iortv-ght hours from the notice. This is the order
,F Gov ElIis
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Telegram TO Mayor B, oVn.l
ANNAPOLIS April q, 1861


To the Mayor Of Baltimore:
1t is rumored here that have been sent for from
baltimore to come here to the landing of troops
DO not let them come. The troops will not land here.
THOs. LII HICKS
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Missouri.

LOUIS, AprlI ZO.-lWenty-tWO tnOuSanO Stanu
of arms, with ammunition, sent from the
United States Arsenal in this city to Alton last
night whence they will be forwarded to the Spring
field Armary for the Illinois troops.
Rumors being current yesterday that the pow
der magazine of Messrs. Latin, Smith d Boes five
miles above the city, would be seized by irrespon-
sble parties, Mr.. Latin called the Police Com
missiOners to protect il, and detachment of the
State militia ordered out guard it last night
To-day all the powder was purchased By the State
Government
The Erening Journal learns by letter and private
sources, that TWO Germans were arrested at WentZ-
vile, Mo-, who confessed that plan had been laid
to burn the bridges on the North Missouri, Pacific
and Iron Mountain Railroad, to prevent the con-
centrating troops in st. Louis from the interior.
Volunteers continue to enter the arsenal, under
the Presidents proclamation, and there now
about three thousand troops there, undergoing
vigorous drilling.
Several companies of State militia are recruit
ing, and strict guard is kept over their armo-
ries every night.
Kenneth Mckenzie, one of the oldest merchants
of st. Louis, died this morning.
WARSAW, Mo-, April ga large Southern
rights meeting was held at Cincinnati Henry
county, yesterday, and resolutions were passed
condemniDg the course of the delegates from this
district to the State Convention and favoring i'm
mediate secession; also, recommending the Legsla-
ture to pass secession ordinance. The following
is one of the resolutions:
That we request our Governor to repel, by mill
tary force, any attempt of the Republican Admin
istraton to march troops through the limits of this
State for the purpose of making upon the
Southern States, for the purpose of reinforcing
the forts arsenals in this State.
Another resolution compliments Gov. Jackson's
reply to Lincoln's demand for troops, the proud
est and nobest act of his life.
A company of cavalry has been raising.
At meeting at Belmont Henry county, last
Wednesday, the Southern flag was hoisted by ff-
teen young ladies, assisted by forty others.
The feeling is overwhelming in Benton, Henry,
and st. Clair counties for secession, and meetings
are held daily.
| Message OF the Governor of Pennsylvania. n.
| HARRISBURG, April 2S-The Governors forth
coming message to the Legislature will recommend
| the passage OF stay law. The declaratory part
will say that Pennsylvania will open a route lead
ing from the North to Washington as essential to
trade and transit. Whether Maryland STAYS in or
out o. the Union, hostile soil will be permitted
to lie between the capital and States loyal to the
Union. Rebellion must be crushed and the nation
restored to its entirety. National property seized
and in possession of the rebels must be retaken at
! every expense. The Governor will recommend an
| appropriation of several millions of doars-per-
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LIGHT-BoATs BURNED.--On Monday night last
the light boat stationed at Lower Cedar Point was
boarded by parties unknown, and fired. Whether
the boarders were from Maryland or Virginia is
not we believe, known. On Tuesday morning fol-
lowing, the boat at Upper Cedar Point also
boarded and fired. Both boats understand,
wara entirely consumed - Port Ilbncco IImes. 23h.
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a. oroning last week, during perloFmance at
,Iao4ro IN Mobile. some persons loaded the mus
of the actors representing zouaves with nails
and other articles, but the fact was discovered in
time time to prevent the discharge OF the pieces aud
perhaps serious results.
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SOUTHERN CADETS Seeded FROM WEST PoINT.-
The following cadets from Southern States have
lett West Point in consequence Of their refusal to
renew the oath Of allegiance to the United States
and were in New York on Wednesday John E.
Murray, }. Il. Craige, B. A Levitt, 7. p. Turner,
l.. e. Woods, L. W. Buchanan, J. NJ. Fetter Geo.
a. Thornton James Dearing, Alexander o. Moore,
David White, Paul Faisdel, William Nellinger,
Horace D. Neuman, William G.. Gibson, William
II. Jones, c. II. Connor, Il g. Gowan, RS. Kinney,
Genrge 5. Lovejoy, Z. NJ. Ross, John Pelham,
Thomas l.. RuSser.
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VESSELS SToPPED.-All vessels owned North OF
Masons 4 Dixon's line, and bound fer Ports as as
above, were yesterday afternoon nouhe" tha' 'ney
could not leave port until further ORDERS
The above we take from the Charleston mercury
of Friday last.