Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-13
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

has decided thai in the case of Massachusetts,
the governor may select from the regiments
rendered. the number required for the war
This applies to other states. Some South
Carolina troops arrived at Harper'S Ferry last
night. company OF secessl0nsts from me
Washington volunteers, including many OLD
residents, are located in camp thirty miles
from the city. The proffer of The Philadelphia
steam fire engine will be accepted
James Dickson of Alexandria, Va, who has
been offered the dictatorship, is lnyal to the
core The Rhode Island troops encamp to-day
at Glenwood Cemetery, two miles north OF the
capitol.
A negro trader from Richmond, says it is
the intention of the rebels TO open the conflict
as soon as possible. They complain that the
Montgomery government is too slow Je1fer
son Davis has been expected at Richmond tor
the last eight days. This informant says,he
was informed by Gov. Letcher that there was
no definite plan of operations yet determined
on, though the southern states are concentrate
ing large bodies OF troops liz Virginia. The
rebel army was erecting heavy batteries at
Jetierson's Rocks, which are said to command
Virginia and Maryland on both sides OF the
Potomac and Shenandoah, and also other APP
proaches. When the government get ready
to march in that direction, they will be speedi-
ly dislodged.
An army officer from Cairo reports that
there is not the slightest apprehension of an
attack, but that plenty OF troops were there to
hold it against any force from the south.
A gentleman named Shean from Virginia
has been arrested for uttering secession senli-
ments.
Capt. Meigs has been all day accommodating
the heights overlooking Washington, with
view to the erection OF Notifications.
Gov Letcher is said to have written TO the
officer commanding at Harper's Ferry to with
draw his force from Maryland soil. But JEFF.
Davis commands the Virginia militia.
Horatio j. Perry has been appointed secre-
tary OF legation at Madrid.
An officer returned from accommodating
| expedition says, there were only $500 troops
at Richmond, but several southern regiments
were expected daily. Gov. Letcher is in
caDmet, anu IS acting ittrTtrcr 'Nss's'eTx
| Provisions were steadily rising in price at
Richmond. The citizens feii much distress.
! A portion OF Barkstldle's Mississippi regiment
| had arrived at Lynchburg. He was expected
Sunday. There were 5400 troops there and
more expected. Advices from Louisiana state
that danger from slave instructions is becom-
ing more imminent. The most stringent rules
arc enforced on the plantations.
The first regiment OF Pennsylvania infantry
arrived this evening. 1t is supposed that the
be sent 10 occupy Arlington Heights, next
Monday morning.
The New York chamber of commerce were
in consultation with Secretary Chase, Friday
about the new loan, and yesterday the secre.
tary invited offers tor nine millions undisposed
of under the act Of February, which does not
restrict offers TO par. This call requires ten
days advertisement only. 1t is understood
that the secretary, though authorized TO reject
all offers below par, and resort to treasury
notes, will accept all offers at or about the
current market rate, and notresort to treasury
notes until after the expiration OF thirty days
advertisement Tor tine balance of the loan, say
IA millions under the act Of last June.
The Fifth Now York regiment has arrived.
Four companies of the Eighth Massachusetts
regiment repaired 10 the Relay House. last
night.
The president has issued proclamation d.
recting the commanders at fort Pickcns and
Key West, to permit no person to exercise any
Office or authority on Key West, the Tortugas
or Santa Rosa islands, inconsistent with the
nation, constitution and laws and authorizing
them to suspend the writ OF habeas corpus
and remove from the vicinity OF the United
States fortresses, all dangerous or suspected
persons.
Preparations having been completed for an
effective blockade of the Virginia waters,
Capt. Penderglast has given the precautionary
notice of Is days for all vessels to leave the
ports of that state either with or without car
goes Several Of the foreign ministers, and
some of our own countrynen, asked Tor an
extension of time, but this was refused. The
order will be adhered TO impartially.
1t is certain that persons, though represent
ing themselves to be Union men, have been
denied the privilege Of forwarding locomotives
IN, 4,,,
that such necessary railroad machinery might
be used in the transportation OF hostile troops.
The government also takes care that coal de-
sirable for steam purposes shall not be trans
ported to dsloyaI states.
Information having reached the navy de-
partment, last night, that several small vessels
had been fired at from the Virginia shore and
an effort made to detain them by the AleXan.
dria authorities, in order that their cargoes of
fish, instead of being brought TO Washington,
might be secured for the benefit OF the seces.
sion troops, the secretary of the navy prompt
y ordered the Pawnee to stop the lawiess pro.
ceedings
In addition to the national vessels, about
twenty armed steamers from New York, Bos-
ton and Philadelphia. have been or are being
put in readiness for biockadi1g purposes In.
formation is received that enlistments for the
personnel OF the navy are so successful that the
necessary number will soon be supplied. The
secretary OF the navy is assiduous in hurrying
forward measures OF blockade, and informs his
friends that Charleston and Savannah river
will experience its effects. The Niagara aud
other vessels will similarly operate at New
Orleans.
A number of naval officers, including cap
tains, who, during the panic, resigned their
commissions, have applied to be reipstated.
Their appeals have been and will continue 10
be disregarded. Some officers who long since
honoraby retired to private pursuits have re-
Gently offered their services to the govern
ment, and are placed on duty us second lieu
tenants, as no higher stations, under present
| circumstances, can be assigned them.
The earnest effort OF the department is to
make the blockade effective within the short.
est possible time. The war department is
equally busy. A vast amount of work is being
performed day and night, by the secretary
and chief clerk, with experienced assistants, in
addition to the labors OF Gen. Scott, Adjutant
General Thomas, and other military gentle.
men.