Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-26
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ternoon edition of the american says:
The EXCITEMENT INTENSE.
The excitement, though quite as intense and deep
seated as at any period since the Of Friday
has assumed sober aspect and is controlled by
the more definite purpose suggested by the exgences Of
the occasion. Our citizens realize apparently the dan
gers which beset u.s. and sterny brought up to the
point OF organized resistance which they now know TO
be essential tue protection OF the State and their own
fresd5s The city presents much OF the appearance OF
vast camp Our streets are thronged with uniforms,
and men wearing badges cocksdes in designation OF
their respective companies. The work of drilling re-
crus and volunteers is being prosecuted with vigor
and industry which promises very favorable results In
all sections Of the city the steady tramp OF military can
be heard proceeding from iDuumerabe extemporized
armo les aud squads of recruits this morning 20 be
encountered in many of the streets on their way 10 COM
ps Quarters or TO the general rendezvous OF the uni
formed volunteers at the Calvert street depot.
TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND MARYLAYDERs UNDER ARMS.
The number of volunteers already enlisted for the de.
fence Of the city could be estimated but knowing
As 10 900 and state that the work of enrolment con-
nues with an activity which will place at the disposal Of
the military chiefs in a few days effective force OF
20 600 men, the great majority of whom comprise as
coed fighting materials as any commander could desire.
considerable proportion Of the volunteers are said to
be from the counties from which hourly
irving squads individuals. The majority of this
ununfcrmed volunteer force are armed with Halls pat
ent cartae an easily loaded and rapid firing weapon,
better adapted to the use Of inexperienced marksmen,
perhaps, than the Minnie musket
RUNoRED ADVANCE OF PRESIDENT DAVIS WITH ONE Hun
DRIED THOUSAND MEN.
The rumOr which was most eagerly repeated this af-
ternoon and which occasOned unbounded satisfaction,
was in effect that JEFF Davis rapidly advancing
northwsrd at the head of 100000 troops and might be
expected at Richmond or lis vicinity in the course OF
few DAYS The advance guard of this force-cOmprs-
ing 600 South Carolnans-are expected it is said III
this connection TO reach Norfolk in day two at far
thest The rumor based upon private letter from
well informed Southern sources received it is said by
a merchant of this city.
The necessity Of such aid from the South to ena
BILE US successfully TO maintain the position assumed by
the authorities is generally admitted and until the actu
al occurrence Of the crisis all eyes will be turned hope
fully aud anxiousy in the direction from whence the
Inducements expected to come
1t is confidently asserted that requison for aid has
already been made upon Virginia North Carolina by
the proper authorities and the origin of the statement
is invested with an air OF mystery which lends to the
NOR much OF the authority and dignity of State Sc
cret."
SUPPLY OF FIREARMS.
Another large supply Of arms and ammunition has
been obtaued but from what quarter we were unable to
learn. Carts and drays were actively engaged all this
forenoon in conveying shot and balls in large quantities
from the Shot Tower aud other points.
number of Merril's patent rifles, destructive and
much admired weapon, this morning received from
the manufactures OF Merrill & Thomas, by the city
thorites for whom they were expressly manufactured
PROVISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEERS.
Contributions of provisions for the volunteers in our
city continued be received in large quantities by the
authorities from private citizens.
Several hundred barrels Of salt pork with other pro-
visions seized in warehouse at Locust Point to-
day by Sergeant Price A guard has been placed over
them by order of Marshal Kane. They were supposed
to have been intended supplies to the Federal troops
at Washington.
THE CoCKEYsyILLE TROOPS GO BACK TO PENNSYLVANIA.
From Detectives Mckinley and German, who visited
the camp Cockeysvle early this morning. we learn
that the Peunsyvanars encamped there took their de-
parture for Harrisburg in special train Of cars at half
past O'Clock this morning
gentleman direct from the same point, further in
forms US that the Worth Infantry, of York, and the
Lancaster Fusileers encsmped in Pennsylvania,
short distance from the State iue for the purpose appa
reny OF guarding the bridges in that vicinity They
are believed 10 be the head Of column intended TO be
pushed forward to Washington by way of the Relay
House
Large numbers of troops are being concentrated at
points between the State line and Harr sburg, it is said
their separate encampments lining the entire road be-
tween those two points, ct short distances
MARYLAND AND The FEDERAL TEooPs-A LETTER FROM
The foiiwing letter addressed Monday to Gov.
Hicks. of MARYLAND hv the Seer tary Of State:
DEPARrWENI or STATE, April %, 81.
bis E1eslisncy 7hOs. H. Hicks, Governor Of Mary
land
SIR-I have had the honor to receive your coma,"pi'
cation of this morning in which you informed me that
YOU have fell i BE- your duty advise the Pres dent
OF the United States 10 order elsewhere the troops OIL
Annapolis and also that more be sent through Mary
laUd and that you have further suggested that Lord
Lyons be requested 70 mediator between the con
tending parties in country prevent the euson Of
blood
The President directs me TO acknowledge the receipt
OF that uluuicl'iOu, and you that he has
weighed Oh, couusels which it contains with the respect
when he h1bu Ills chCrshes for the Chief Magistrates OF
the several States AID specially for yourself. lie re-
gres ss deeply o. any magistrate ciz Of the
nv can that demonstrations against the safety of the
United States, with very extensive preparations for the
illusion OF blood have made it his duty to call out the
force 10 which you allude
The force now sought to be brought through Mary
land is intended for nothing but the defence OF this cap
ital The President has necessarily couiied the choice
OF the rational highway which that force shall take in
coming 70 this city the Lieutenant General command
ing the army Of the United States, who like his only
predecessor is no; less distinguished for his humanity
than for bis loyalty, patriotism and distinguished public
service.
The President nstructs me to add that the national
highway thus selected by the Lieutenant General has
been chosen by him. upon consultation with prominent
magistrates and citizens of Maryland and the which
while roue is absolutely necessary, farthest removed
from the popuous cities of the State, aud with the
pccation that would therefore be the least obectons
Die one.
The President cannot but remember that there has
been time in the history Of country when Gene
raj of the American Unon with forces designed for the
defence OF its capital not unwecome anywhere in
the State OF Maryland and certainly not at Annapolis
them now the capital of that patriotic State and
then, also, of the capitals OF the Union.
If eighty years could have obterated all the other
noble sentiments of that age in Maryland the President
would be hopeful nevertheless, that there is that
would forever remain there and everywhere. That
timent is that no domestic contention whatever that
may arise among the parties of this republic, ought in
any case be referred TO any foreign arbtramen least
of all to the arbitrament Of an European monarchy.
have the honor to De- with distinguished considera
tion your excelencys most obedient servant,
WILLIAM d. SEWARD.
SEIZURE OF FEDERAL PROPERTY.
Yesterday afternoon Sergeant Lindsay, Of the Central
station proceeded at the head Of squad Of policemen
to the President Street Depot where, compliance with
the orders Of the city authorities they seized upon four
car loads of military stores, clothing, tents, and other
army equipments sufficient, it is supposed, for the
cOmmodation OF about one thousand men.
The stores thus seized are the property Of the Federal
Government and were designed doubtless for the use
of the volunteers from the North Washington the
cars in which they were being conveyed formed por
lion of the train which brought hither the Massachusetts
aud PENNSYLVANIA troops Friday, The stores, which
we're contained in upwards OF one hundred boxes com
posed miscellaneous collection of United States army
overcoats and other military clothing gloves boots aud
shoes axes hats blankets and very large number OF
: bley's improved tents-the best nov in use-with all
the necessary appurtenances Four pieces Of cannon
With their wheels and carriages separately packed in