Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-25
AFFAIRS IN BALrImoRE.

anu oeep sesteu es II any Pefioo since the occur.
rences Of Friday, assumed more sober aspect,
and was controlled by the more definite purpose
suggested by the exigencies Of the occasion. Our
citizens realize apparently the dangers which be-
c-ganlaed resistance, which they now know Ia be
essential to the protection Of the State and their
own fresides. The city presented much the ap-
pesrance Of a vast camp. Our streets are thropged
with military, snd men wearing badges or cock-
ades Ia designation Of their respective companies
But few armed men ere, however, to be seen
upon the streets. The frequent accidents which
In the past two or three days have resulted from
the careless handling Of loaded arms have appa-
rently impressed upon all minds the necessity Of
exercising more caution In handling weapons;
headquarters, TO deposit their arm. at their COM
pany rendezvous. The work Of drilling recruits
and volunteers is being prosecuted with a vigor
and industry which promises very favorable re-
suiu In all sections Of the city the steady tramp
OF military can be heard proceeding from innu-
meraole extemportfed arDories; and squads of re-
eruits were yesterday to be encountered In many
Of the streets their way to companyo uarters or
to the general rendezvous Of the 1nuniformed
volunteers at the Calvert-st. Depot
Ihe number Uf volunteers already enlisted for
the defence Of the city could not be estimated,
but knowing ones at the quarters of the Military
Board place 1t as high IS OOO and state that the
work OF enrolment continues with an activity
which will place at the disposal of the military
chiefs In few days an effective force Of 20 OOO
men, tue great majority of whom comprise as
good fighting material az any commander could
desire. A cons deraole proportion Of the volun-
teefs are said to be from the counties from which
scores are hourly arriving In squads or as indi-
v!duals The ma ajority of this nnuniformed vol
unteer force are armed with Halls patent carbipe
an EASILY loaded and rapidly firing weapon, better
adapted to the use Of inexperienced uarksmen
perhaps, than the MIME muSkct
In military circles the chief topics of discussion
are the rumorcd movement Of the Confederate
forces upon Washington; and the expected aid
from Virginia for the defence of Baltimore. II
was extensively rumored that rot less than 300
Virginia troops are being concentrated at a d. mt
within striking distance from Baltimore and that
upon the first intimation of wish for their pre-
sence they would pour into the CITY, with the de-
Law OF but few hours at most
The military chiefs are believed to be lahorin
with much energy aGd det rmination in the
arrangement and maturing OF plans for the repulse
OF the northern troops from Maryland. Intima-
tions were this morning thrown out that the
Important work OF forsfying the heigh's sur
rounding the city is to be commenced forthwith,
and would be prosecuted with every means at
their disposal. Experienced engineers are said to
be now engaged in selecting and surveying the
most eligible defensive points.
Coleman Yellot. Esq =, and other gentlemen,
were actively employed all Monday, and until a
late tour that night, perfcc;ing arrangements
which WILL 1t Is believed, secure the attendance
OF full quorum Of the Legislature on Friday.
steamboat has been specially chartered to proceed
to the Eastern Shore counties ard 10 beat up the
mem bers Of the General Assembly In that section,
while ample facilities are being made for their
! speedy conveyance to Annapolis, or To this city,
IT, as Is by no means Improbable, II be deemed
advisable for the Legislature TO convene in Bsti.
more.
rRACR COMMISSION
rumor Is in circulation that a committee of
gentlemen from Baltimore started for w eshi ton
yesterday for the purpose Of having an interview
with the President. and also with the intention of
proceeding South for an interview with Presi-
cent Davis Their object Is to arrange some plan
for cessation Of hostilites until Cong ress as
sembles.
RChoRED ADVANCE OF PRESIDENT DAVIS WITH ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND MgN.
The runor which was most eagerly repeated
yesterday, and which occssioned unbounded sat
isfacton, was in effect that Jeff Davis was ran
Idly advancing northward at the head Of loo OvO
men, and might be expected at Richmond or It's
vicinity In the course OF few days TIE advance
guard OF this fo'ce-coInPris!ng 5000 South Car
olinians-are expected, II 10 said in this connec-
ton, to reach Norfolk in day or two at fsrthest
The rumor was based upon a private letter from
wellinformed southern sources, received, II 10
said, by merc hant of this CITY
The necessity Of some such aid from the South
10 enable us successfully TO maintain the position
assumed by the authorities ia generally admitted
ana unti Tue actual occurrence Of the crisis all
eyes will be turned hopefully and anxiously in
the direction from whence the reinforcements are
expected to come
tits coniden,ly asserted that requisition for
aid has already been made upon Virginia and
North Carolina by the proper authorities. and the
origin OF the staten ent is invested with an air Of
mystery which lends to the rumor much Of the
&nlty OF "State secret y
PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS
The Worth Infantry, Of York and the Lapcas-
Ter fusileers are encamped in Pennsylvania
short distance from the State line for the purpose
apparently OF guarding the bridges In that vicinity
They are believed TO be the head OF a column in
tended to be pushed forward to WASHINGTON by
way OF the Relay House
Large numbers Of troops are concentrated at
points be ween the State line and Harrisburg IL is
said, .beir separate encampmeuts lining the entire
road between those two poilts, at short distance
HEAVY CARGO OF POWDER FOR wAsHINGToS
u large Nue-wbeei steamer Of this port, which
arrived here on Sunday last reported that whilst
SCANNING up the Chesapeake bay they came across
large steam tug having q scCw In tow filled
with small sized barrels. The officer IN com
mand stated that he was bound for Washington
gentleman who reached here Yesterday from
the Metropolis explains the character of the trans
port, ana states that the cargo consisted Of gun
powder. II came by canal from PbIladeInbIa
and amounted to thirty d ay loads
REPETITION FOR THE PossksstoN OF THE RR1.y
HOUSE,.
Shortly after ten O'Clock last night a force OF
about four hundred picked men left the CITY for
The Relay House on the Baltimore and Ohio all
road, for the purpose of seizIng and holding that
Important strategic point They were followed
at late hour by force of about 500 men, having
with them four field pieces, ard an abundance
Of ammunition.
Ii is the intention Of the military authorities To
concentrate there about 1 200 men In few hours
ne opJect OF tue seizure 10 10 cut of the commu-
nication OF the Pennsylvanians with Washington
by this route.
TIE CONDITION OF The WOUNDED |
so far as We could learn, the parties wounded
In the affair Of Friday last doing well with
single exception viz: that of private A C. Need
ham, Of the sixth regiment Of Massachusetts |
troops, who still remains at the Lombard street
lnhrmary His skull is dreadfuily fractured /
and his recovery doubtless Ii ia almsst needless
to state that he has received the most faithful /
attention from the physicians of the Institution
and the Sisters Of Charity Mr. Robbins of the
same regiment, who was reported dead In several /
OF the papers, has 40 much improved as to be /
able TO return home. Since the affray he has
been at the house Of humane citizea, and re-
ceived every attention which humanity could
dictate. He is a man Of excellent attachments,
was foremost In the city Of Boston In SUSTAINING
the execution OF the fugitive slave law and last
evening received the sum Of $40 from one of the
most respectable citizens of Baltimore, which
Will enable him to return home at leisure He
received two wounds from pistol balls and his
case has excited much feeling
SEIZURE OF THE SHIP ADMIRAL
The necessity OF keeping all the provisions now
In the city for home consumption bas rendered II
necessary for our civil and military auhorities TO
use every precaution for the public safety, Yes