The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-04-27
Sr Louis Anril 90 A

ST.. LOUIS, April 90. A. M.
The latest advices from Baltimore are to
the effect that comparative quiet had been
restored. Several railroad bridges leading
into the city had been destroyed by the
mob, to prevent soldiers from passing over
them. The number killed in the riot of
| Friday was eleven Baltimoreans and three
Massachusetts soldiers-four citizens and
eight soldiers wounded.
| In reply to the request of Gov. Hicks,
the President says no more troops will be
brought through Baltimores provided that
they are allowed to pass around the city
without molestation.
On Saturday, the largest Union meeting
ever known in this country was held in New
York. Business was entirely suspended,
and the whole city turned out. Speeches
were made by Robert J. Walker, Fernando
Wood, John A. Dix, Senator Baker, Wash
| ington Hunt, Jno. Cochrane, and many
others. New York is unit for the Union.
A gentleman from Washington reports
| from five to six thousand troops under arms,
including two thousand regulars, and four
batteries of flying artillery.
Col. Smith is confident he can defend the
city for the present, against any force that
is likely to be brought against il.
In six days Massachusetts, has furnished
five regiments of infantry, and one company
of flying artillery.
t'nlistments at Wilmington, Del, are at
the rate of seventy to one hundred per day
Delaware will send her full quota of troops.
A secession paper was compelled to hoist
the American flag at Wilmington.
A special dispatch to the Tribune says
orders were received from Gov. Letcher to
seize the custom house at Wheeling, but
Wheeling is strong for the Union, and Fri
day night it was guarded by the Mayor.
The citizens are greatly excited by the news,
and declare that they will stand by the stars
and stripes.
The same dispatch says Harper's Ferry is
occupied by 5000 men, and the widest
excitement prevails.
A private dispatch from Baltimore says
the Union men have no hope, unless the
Government occupies the city with an over
whelming force.
The colored residents of New York city
and State are about to form mounted rifle
company for the service of the Government.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company
have supplied their vessels with cannon,
muskets, cutlasses and ammunition, to Sc
cure protection to passengers and treasure.
Orders went out some time since to sheathe
their bows with iron, SO as to enable them
to run down privateers which may attempt
their capture.
The Washington Star of the 10Th says an
attack on Washington, with such means as
the assailants can have. would be simply a
sure sacrifice of their lives.
It is reported that the Baltimoreans de-
manded the surrender of Fort McHenry,
and threatened to attack it. The command
er replied that he would be compelled to de-
fend it, and would fire on the city.
At st. Joseph, Mo-, on Saturday. seces-
sion flag was hoisted, and carried through
the streets by mounted company. Great
excitement is manifested, and secession is
the prevailing sentiment.
On Saturday, the arms and ammunition
held at the arsenal in Liberty, Mo-, were
taken bv the citizens to defend themselves
against mob of desperadoes.
James H. Look, the newly appointed
agent of the North Missouri Railroad, was
met by crowd of secessionists al station
between st. Charles and Hudson, and
threatened with hanging if he comes that
way again.
Mr.. Breckenridge addressed large audi
ence at Louisville on Saturday, denouncing
Lincoln's proclamation as illegal, saying he
could not make his $4,000 troops efficient
| till after the meeting of Congress, and pro-
poses that Kentucky should present herself
to Congress on the 4th of July, by her Sen
ators and Representatives, protesting against
the settlement of the present difficulties by
the sword meanwhile. that Kentucky call
convention to aid her Congressman in pre-
senting such a protest. Should that fail,
the honor, interest and duty of Kentucky
unite her with the South. ss
Gov. Msgoffin did not call the Legislature
together on the 9th, as was reported.
| Proclamation therefor is drawn, but not is
sued.
Fletcher Webster of Boston, son of Dan
MEL Webster, addressed vast Union meet
ing in State street, on Saturday. He has
raised regiment, to be commanded by him.
self.
A dispatch from Cairo, Illinois, says the
dispatch from Mr.. Douglas to the Union
men of ST. Louis has completely squslched
the secession feeling in Egypt. In almost
every town in Southern Illinois companies
are organizing to fight for the Union.
ST. LOUIS, April %, P. n.
Major Alberger, of Buffalo, W no has been
several months in Baltimore, arrived in New
/ York yesterday with several other gentle
men, having chartered canal boat be
reports fearful condition of things-streets
Observation-Disclosures up-houses loopholed
for musketry, and every gun store empty.
1t is believed NortheI Her's life was not
worth an hours purchase, when the next
gun in war is fred.
1t is said the Union men are fleeing for
their lives.
Richard Luthers. who ayows for the I'm
Lien and the flag, said there was nothing but
secession flags flying in Baltimore. No
man dare proclaim himself in favor of the
Union.
A vigilance committee hold permanent
session at Barnum's Hotel, and spot every
stranger. Faa f
Armed men are stationed to prevent the
rebuilding of bridges.
A bearer of dispatches from the President
to Gen. Patterson, of Pbiladelphia. arrived
this morning. He says the Capital is safe
from any attack that can be made.
This messenger travelled Part of the way