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IMPORTANT FROM MONTGOMERY.

MONTGOMERY, May j, 1851.
The train from Pensacola has just arrived and brings
several passengers who left Warrington and Pensacola
yesterday afternoon. They tell that General Bragg
s progressing rapidly IN bis fortncatons and nearly
ready 70 entertann the forces at Pckens and those
the feet "n hostile Manner The troops Of the Con-
fedrate States IN good spirits and are nguine Of
succcss But little sickness prevails, and the troops
generally are In good health.
There mas been some delay at this point konigomery)
in the transmission Of parcels and for the troops
but all have now gone forward, and In Q day more
tho railway win be completed 70 Pensacola, and then
there viii be no further delay.
Vice President Stephens, learn, reached this city at
noon to-day.
am informed that the Secretary Of War at The urgent
solicitation Of the citizen sodery Of Florida through their
deputies in Congress, has decided 10 call into service for
the frontier, regiment Of infantry from that state
COL George ]. Ward well known - an able leader Of
the old Wing party Of Florida arrived here today and
will take his seat AZ member in me Congress to
row. BE is the successor Of Col Anderson, who now
commands regiment Of cavalry at Pensacola.
II should be borne in mind that the Railroad Convention
which met in this city Friday, and represented by the
Presidents Of thoee corporations have an extent Of rail-
road tracks Of over 75 miles, and represented funded
capital amounting 10 s1o7 o70 o0o The policy pursued
by this convention has ected the warmest commenda-
lions
There are comparatively few OF the military 10 be seen
in the streets at this time They are nearly al gone 10
Virginia and Pensacola.
To-day the time for receiving bills for materials 70 be
supplied 10 the Post Office Department closed am In.
formed ttat quite number of bills for each service were
6lied
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REVIEW OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.

WASHINGTON, May 7, 1861.
The Seventh regiment reviewed this afternoon by
Inspector General Mansfield, of the regular army The
regiment never locked better. Major Anderson was pre-
ard witnessed the parade AT the conclusion the
various companies we're separately visited by Major
Anderson, who severally gave him passing salute He
was Afterwards entertained by Colonel LeIerts.
Senator Sherman Of Ohio Of Major General Patter
sons etaa Colonel Curtis, Of Iowa, and other dstin
gushed persons. were present at the review.
Senator Morrill, Of Maine, did not tender his regiment
CT ldnbermen-none Of whom are 10 be less than six
feet-as volunteers mustered into the regular
service during the war. They viii most likely be ac
cepted
Colonel Curtis, Of Iowa, returns Immediately 10 his
State, TO muster three regiments into the service
The fishermen and pilots Of Maine and Massachusetts,
are organizing boat brigade, for the protec
ton the coast sezvre Of pirates cutting out of vessels
and cooperating with the army land. one thousand
similar men oaere1 10 the Navy Department today
from New York for similar but rather more hazardous
service Tie work goes bravely on. .
Among the resgnations those Of Colonel Emory Of
Maryland, Fret Cavalry; Major Mordecai, North Caro-
nins, Ordnance Department; Major r. B. Lee Virginia.
Commissary Of Subsistence.
Special agent Hail. Of the Poet Office department, left
to- day for Ratmore with a view to arrangements for
facilitating the transmission Of Northern mails
The New York Twenty eighth regiment, the Salem
zouaves and the sapIer and Miners Of the Massachusetts,
Eighth regiment arrived here this afternoon.
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THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.

ST. Lous, May 7, 1851.
The Senate sat in open session most Of yesterday but
nothing Of Importance was done.
The House was secret session all day. but nothing
definite is known as 70 it's proceedings.
The Cairo correspondent OF the Republican says that
five batteries planted at different points the
Ohio and Mississippi fully commanding both rivers at
their confluence and placed that the entire force
can be rallied to support any point in few minutes
All the batteries sustained by large bodies ef in
fantry.
Col wicklie, Of KY positively assured Col Prentss
that preparations hostile 10 Illinois being made al
any point Cairo, Illinois.
There Ia an encampment OF several hundred troops at
Cornet Miss the junction Of the Mobile and Ohio and
Memphis and Charleston railroad.
The encampment Of the Missouri militia Of this Mill
tary district at Camp jackson, in this city, numbers
about twelve hundred men, a large number of whom
are recruits. The force will be further augmented
to-day and to by the arrival Of the Southwest
expedition, about two hundred and sfty strong
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REPORTS FROM NEW ORLEANS.

NEW Uk1KAFs, NAY 0, IbbI
arkansas seeded day by vote Of sixty nine TO one
The blockade Of Pensacola with several English ships
inside the harbor, it 10 expected viii cause the imme
date interference OF England.
The South looks upon the Northern conservatives ~
the dupes Of the Lincoln abohonists who made 70
join the bloody raid against the oonfederscy under the
plea Of preserving the American Gag and the Unon when
the niger 10 the only issue
When the injunction Of secresy shall be removed from
tho sittngs Of the Confederate Congress Old Abe will
open his eyes.
The largest portion Of the officers on board the Unod
States ships of the Southern coast are known 70 be
warmly in favor Of the confederacy.
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Opening Of the Campaign In
Virginia
Advance Of Pennsylvania and
Ohio Troops in Maryland.
Sudden Departure Of the Twentieth New
York Regiment for Washington.
Interesting Reports OF Travellers from
the Southern States.
The Rapid Concentration of
Troops i'm Virginia.
Tho Capture Of Washington the Ab-
sorbing idea Of the South,
&C.. &C.. ds.
Interesting Reports OF Travellers from
the Southern States.
The Rapid Concentration of
Troops i'm Virginia.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May Z, 1861.

WAHFIHUToN, nay 7,
Every thing is quiet here to-day.
After neary weeks absence, the appears again.
The weather fne and the streets lively with the
movements Of troops Each regiment expects momenta-
rily to receive orders to move knowing seeming
to care which way they 50, they can only see the
much talked Of enemy.
Major Anderson is stn here. Ee called upon this
moYning by COL Lefers, and invited to witness dress
parade Of the Seventh 10 morrow. The President and
Secretary Of War accepted invitations 10 be present
Mr.. Prentice Of the Louisville Jo4rac., writes TO his
brother in this city, expressing the opinion that Kentucky
will 60 out Of the Union, and asserts his determination to
die in his tracks before he VIII surrender his poson
. Union desert his business.
private despatch received here to-day from Cairo,
Illinois, says 1t is believed there that body OF Tennessee
troops advancing that place. 'otner Information
received here from the Southwest confirms the above
repQIt.
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NEWS FROM HAvRE DE GRACE.
OUR HAvRE DE GRACE CORRESPONDENTS.
UAyRg DE- GRACE. NAV 8. 19a1

Co.upa.son Of Alydndysa--Nao Ralrood Basyy-s sbes-
iroin Mayyiand-7rains 70 Cros ne SusqssssaMa-
Martial al Pervyvf1s, fc., DC.
TUE OCCUPATION AIgxAyDRrA.
am informed by an ollcer Of the army just from
Washington that was understood there that Aexandria
would be occupied to-day by United states troops Tbers
email force Of Southern troops there, but not enoueu
to cause the movement to meet with any res,stspca.
The people Of Alexandria themselves expect and desro
the presence OF troops and no doubt before uis
reaches the eyes Of the readers Of the HERALD tho ars
and stripes viii be floating over the Custom House and
Post Office al Alexandria. When this n done vessels
coming TO and going from Alexandria win be allowed to
pass the blockadlng squadron in Chesapeake Bay
pAuRaD BATTERY
Everybody s on the g,a here 70 see the rsil,
pmHRVD ~ n0DU RA0Al
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MOVEMENTS OF NEW YORK TROOPS.

ALBANY, nay y, l0oI.
The orders recently sent to the Twentieth regiment
Col Pratt, Of Ulster county, were counermanded last
night and the regiment ordered 70 proceed TO Washing
ments was IN consequence Of information received by
Gov. Morgan from reliable parties in New York, which
he did not feel at liberty 70 disregard
The following despatch was received by the Governor
yesterday
New York, Nay Q, 1851.
we have implicit confidence, that the capital is In imme
date peril. What do you recommend2
(Signed) 8. DRAPER, Chairman.
Shortly aferward Gov. Morgan received the following
GOVERNOR hoRGAs-rhe government asks for 5000
WEIGH furnish them from the arsenal here replaced
from Springhedf JOHN A. DIX,
R. N. BLArcRFoRD,
g. DRAPER
Governor Morgan had previously consulted Mr.. wads-
worth to the advsabity Of sending the Twentieth
gment TO Washington, and Mr.. Wadsworh had expressed
his opinion that unnecessary Before three p "
yesterday however, Governor Morgan received the fol
lowing
NEW YoRK, May 6-230P. NJ
GOVERNOR MoReAN-On information Just received ad-
wise the Twentieth regiment to be sent to Washington
tonight by eight O'Clock train Highly important
JAMES s. WADSW0RTH.
Acting on the above aivice, Governor Morgan Issued
ment for Washington.
Colonel A. Van vechen has resigned his portion as As
sis ant Adutant General Dissatisfaction with course
of the Board of State officers understood have occa
stoned his resignation.
GENERAL ORDER FROM THE ApJuTANr GENERAL.
ALBANY, May 7, 1861.
The following general order has Just issued by the
Adutant General
HEADQUARTERS STATE NEW YORK,
ADJ. GEN OFFICE, Albany, May T. 1851. J
GENERAL ORDERS 32
The Commander. in. Chief desires to express hs
qualification at the alacrty AMI sclfsacrfcng
spirit displayed by his fellow citizens through
out the State in responding to the severa,
calls made for volunteers to in the country g
defence and the maintenance Of law and order in the
land Although in incredibly short time the compile
ment of thirty thousand have offered their services
the zeal is yet unabated but the maximum noer al
lowed by the act Of April l6 1851 having been raised in
response the proclamatons of the 18th and 25h April
and general orders Nos Is and issued in conformity
thereto the Commander in chief feels his duty make
this public announcement of the fact order that
further expenditure of time may be useessy
incurred by the patriotic citizens of the State in further
Efforts for organization. q,
BY order of the Commander in chief.
J. MEREDITH READ, Ja., Adutant General.
WATERFOWL, May 7, 1861.
company Of volunteers numbering eighty six men,
Captain George Parker from Gouverneur, 81. lawrence
county, passed through here this morning for
Albany.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

BosroN, May 7, 1861.
Governor Andrew received despatch 10 day from the
War Department stating that no additional troops would
be required at present. unless enlstng for three years.
The officers Of the First regiment, which has boon in
quarters several days waiting marching ORDERS learn
ing Of the official order from the War Department that
more roors would be accepted under three years enst
ment, waited on Governor Andrew this afternoon In
body and offered their services together with the reg
ment for the fun tenn.
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OUR PERRYvILLE CORRESPONDENCE.

PERRYvntK, May 4, 1851
ReirtoTceraerts, Provisions and Ammunition Tro0n Ino
Tor. XcHevy-Activy at E5rt MGiiso,-R Rebuilding ne
Destroyed Rairoad iges-7he Friendly Dspcstisa or
The People Of HARE dc Grace 7oaooyds ne Gorernment-
PulStc Sentiment in Maryland, Dc.
The steamer Maryland landed Fort McIeuyy on Wed
nesday night two companies of the Fourth regiment OF
United States artillery and large quantity Of military
stores, munitions Of and provisions. Part Of tho
troops encamped outside the walls OF the fort asd part
went TO Fort Carroll below. The latter fort, Fort
Madison (Which a strong earthwork commanding tho
harbor and city), being put into very effective
don and new guns are being put in batteries In each
am Informed by Mr. FELTON,, President or the PhiladeI
delpha Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, that strong
enough force will be kept at work on tho threo
bridges over Bush and GuDpowder rivers 70 havc them
finished IN four days. The carpenters a work unde
military protection; but I informed by Tho
people al Havre de Grace that that is not necessary AZ
work The bridges the Northern Central road are
also in progress Of reconstruction.
The people Of Havre de Grace friendly 70 the Union
and would make objection 10 tho occupation or their
town by detachment Of United States troops. ought
20 be occupied and doubtless will be at an oayy IA
not placed TO ntimdate the citizens or inure tbfn
place. but only OF precaution. tbey
approach OF hostile force there
At the time took my trip 10 the Bush river BRIDGE
day or two ago. had good opportunity 70 Qua tb0
real sentiment Of the people OF Southern MARYLAND On tb
Union question. There were in our COMPANY two far
ersono from Centrevlc and one from Caroline county
] learn from them that seven military coupaniee hav0
been formed within few days past In their localities.
sn wen armed and under experienced officers who VIII
form part OF the army OF the Confederate States.
In this part Of Maryland have before said, tbe pee-
ple for the Union.
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REPORTS FROM PERRYvILLE.

PxRRyvIE, May rs r. NJ.
The steamer Maryland Captain steadman, has arrived
from Annapolis.
Alexandria has beer evacuated and Baltimore is quiet
Virginia troops have gone TO Harper's Ferry.
Baltimore viii be occupied this week. Five hundred
troops left here this evening and between Havre
de Grace and Blsh river. -Four hundred troope from
Philadelphia nave just arrived here.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

PHnADnFInA, May 7, 1851
-Four Philadelphia and two Ohio regiments are under
orders to march tomorrow.
HARRISBURG, May I, 1861.
The eovernor received despatch from the Secretary
Of War to-day, requesting him 10 provide quarters FOR
large number Of additional troops
The Lochiel Guards and Harrisburg Company march
10 morrow for Washington to assist in filing Up apart Of
the regiment which nrst marched from This state.
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among the several States win be completed by the War
Department tomorrow. The War Department has al
ready issued preliminary orders fer the organization OF
the infantry cavalry and artillery regiments to be
added TO the regular army in pursuance Of the Presi
tents ast proclamation Tie stan officers viii be at
appointed by the promotion Of Of the loyal and
mericrous officers Of the old regiments Major Hunter,
cow paSmaser Of the army, and brother Of Senator
Sherman and tie late President Of the louisiana Military
Academy, viii doubtessy be anacng the colonies.
More than fifty applications have already been rccev
ed at the War Department from army officers for rcrs
sion to take command OF volunteer corps. Thus far
al have refused The Of the army just de-
ternined upon rendering impossible TO spare man.
large quantities Of military stores and provisions con-
tirue 70 arrive here by ral and water. Two immense
drovee Of beef cattle caee in to-day from Pennsylvania
TROOPS TO BE SENT THOUGH BALTIMORE.
WASHINGTON, May Z, 1861
The Maryland Authorities having reluctantly but
meeky rotited the government that Northern troops
could pass through their State unmoested Gen Pater
will not move his corps darmee in body towards
Washington N detachments of from two 10 three
regiments. They will commence moving from York;
Hnrburg Lancaster and Philadelphia, as soon as the
repairs the Northern Central and Philadelphia and
Wilmington Railroad completed, and march through
Baltimore test the temper of that city Should the
slightest attempt 10 repeat the murderous reachery Of
the 18th ut be made, the guns Of Fort McHenry will
teach the bloody city lesson that she win never forget
The Chic Brigade, at lancaster, expected to ar
rive here on Saturday.
Governor Buckingham Of Connecticut, has induced the
department to accept three instead Of two regiments from
his State They will arrive here fully armed and equip
ped, and provided with a complete outfit for camping,
towards the end Of this week They will Immediately 60
into camp
General Scott s anxious to all the volunteers called
here come fully armed and uniformed and ready to
enter upon camp life The capita is now secure, and
should be hurried hither half clothed, and
without knowledge OF the rudiments of drilling.
The Commander Chief response TO the inquiries Of
several Northern Governors has sgn8ed that
sy present for sending wagons and horses for
transportation purposes with the contngents of the
several States. This does not indicate intention to
move the sfmy over Southern SOIL
Late Richmond Papers announce the march of many
military companies from the southern part of the State
towards Harpers Ferry. The Kentucky battalion is
also expected 10 move tnither.
The Fremen Zouaves mustered into service TO.
day. All readily the oath. The corps continue to
make the strenuous efforts in the drill ground The
two members that committed outrage in house near
the Capitol Saturday, have been kept in irons since
their arrest by order Of Colonel Ellsworth He intends
disgrace them before the regiment, and then TO de-
liver them up 10 the civil authorities.
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By battle at or Washington, It expected that
Maryland and all the border States WIN be psecpitated
into the revolution.
In Virginia many Of the people OF both parties
fleeing 10 the noun ntanstne non combatant
sonsis from fear Of the aboltonis hordes, and the
Union from fear Of the seceesonsts. left Sras-
burg late saturday night and was yesterday 81 Har
rsburg, where large number Of troops had arrived
from Easton and were expected to move South imme-
diately
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REPORTS FROM BALTIMORE.

bAlrsuhI, May !, 1901.
The troops at tie Relay House are actively engaged
Strengthening their position throwing up brcastworks,
digging trcnches &C. Parties bringing down teams
from the saw mills up the river loden with lumber.
Three hundred are stationed at the point where the
trains here and rigid search made for contraband
articles.
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AREsT OF A NAVY OFFICER,

bAITMOkE, MAY Z, I60I.
Lieutenant Faunteroy Of the United States Navy,
arrested this morning at Harper's Ferry by Virginia
troops whilst on his way 70 Washington.
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VERMONT.

RUTLAND, May 7, 1861. .
The first Vermont regiment mustered into rendezvous
at Rutland, May q equipped fully, and ready TO march
May 4 The regiment ia mpatenty waiting orders from
the War Department 70 move forward.
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MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS.

CHICAGO, H., May 7, 1861.
Two companies Of Minnesota volunteers have been
ordered by tho Secretary Of War TO Fort Ripley, two 10
Fort Rdgeley and two to Fort Abercrombie 70 relieve
the companies or the Second Infantry n tboss pests
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SAD ACCIDENT TO A MEMBER OF THE
EIGHTH REGIMENT.

BALTIMORE, May Z, 1861.
While private Lloyd Of the New York Eighth regiment,
drawing load from his rife the charge exploded the
ball entering his throat and killing him instantly His
body was sent TO New York this evening.
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OUR MARYLAND CORRESPONDENCE.

WANLLSofON IOtNTY, Nd Nay 3, IStT
WesTn Maryland Unanimous for The Unigg--Uous,
Guards OrgGnisiEg-GoUernoT Curtin WI Stand 6y ITO
Csion Xsn--Har2 nmes--hoaey Scarce, DC.
This, the western Part of Maryland, almost
mousy FOR the Union. II Legislature and the lower
counties pass the secession ordinance then Aleghany
Washington and Frederick counties Will resist it, Ii they
attempt to force II upon Us, they do at the point
Of the bayonet and dead bodies We are now form
ing companies OF Home Guards In almost every town IN
this section. If with these cannot defend ourseves
ehall ask aid from Governor Curtn who promised
to send us thousand six hours notice IL
cessary for defence While visiting Governor Curtin
on last Monday, delegate from Western Virginia was
introduced, who had 10 ask and AID for his
section lie said Western Virginia wold resist tho
secesson movement at any cost To morrow We hold
our election for county delegate u Annapolis 10
feared that the secessonsts VIII candidate This
is 10 be regretted test vote is very desirable Canal
broken and dry-spring late and coldmen idls and
lke-tmes hard, money scarce-whcat looking fine.
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THE POSITION OF VIRGINIA.

WASHINGTON, May 2, 1861.
higacier General Cooke, commanding the military
troops and defences the Potomac border Of Virginia.
says tnat General Rugges has taken up his quarters
fredericksburg. He ,Cooke) Is 10 take position in front
Of Washington, and in connection with the commanding
officer at Harpers Ferry MS left, ard thus cover
and defend the Potomac border against invasion
from the North He aSds:-The capital hss
never been threatened by 1t ia threatened
Ii beyond and outside the lims Of the free and
reign State Of Virginia The North has not openly ard
according TO the usage Of civilized natons declared
WVDeke no war on them; but snoald the soil Of
Virginia G6 I've OF Washington be polluted az the
tread Of a IN in arms from north OF the Potomac,
il win caus hr.
the q BCoarir says that TIE Collector Of that
port - IN instructed By the govcrnmsn. Of the Con-
federae States clear private vessels ard cagoes until
war Is declared and the viii Of Congress made known.
Gen. Beauregard has left Charleston FOR Montgomery.
The entire Jersey troops have arrived here, ard elicit
much praise.