The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-02
New York. 9s.

"'o IN F'''"'eer COMMISSIONS, which were ex-
pected shortly.
Recruits are still pouring in to Join the A.,
tack on Washington. All the Unionists are oyer.
aW ed
The surveying schooner Howell Cobb landed
troops and two cannon at Fort Carroll. below Bel
timore.
1t Is reported that heavy firing was heard on
Friday afternoon in the direction of Fort Mon
roe.
The Herald SAYS that the British Minister sent
Secretary TO Montgomery, who carried informa-
ton to the course which England intends to
pursue to the Confederate States Ii is pretty GER
tain that commissioners will not be received there
officially.
The New York Herald's correspondent has il
from high authority that Governor Letcher has no
titled President Lincoln that no Virginia trosns
will be allowed to march on Washington. Their
purpose is to defend the soil of Virginia from the
aggression of Northern troops and further SAYS
that ne will not permit the troops of the Confede-
rate States to attack Washington
Governor Letcher has issued proclamation saw
ing that considerable number of troops were
coming to Richmond without notice, and before
their services were required. He prohibits more
from doing so, but requests them to remain at homo
until required.
Cairo, %.
A passenger from Memphis reports that secret
meeting of volunteer companies was held in that
city last night
From hints thrown out it is believed that their
purpose Is to march at once upon Cairo, cut the
levee, and then attack the Illinois troops Ii
rained hard here all day yesterday This fore
noon it is clear aid pleasant. The troops are all
in good health and spirits. volunteer compa-
ny of 80 men has been recruiting in this city for
the past week, and will be presented to the Gov
ernor at an early day for acceptance.
Cairo, April -.
A gentleman who left New Orleans on Friday
morning furnishes the following report:
The whole country betweenJackson, Tenn, and
New Orleans is in arms. At every station along
the road companies were seen drilling. They ap-
peared destitute of arms, using old muskets. shot
guns and rifles.
The telegraph lines are in the hanls of the Sc
cessionists and not permitted to give any inform
alton as TO the movements of troops.
Leading Secessionists in New Orleans arc in
hourly expectation of the news of the capture o
Washington
Our informant was told that the North should
hear no more news until tie treasury in Washing
ton was in the hands of the Confederate troops,
and President Lincoln and his Cabinet were prison
ers.
All the troops, exec pit those assembled around
Fort Pickens, are being rapidly moved North
The best of these originally destined for the re-
duction of that fortress, have been withdrawn
1t is not believed at New Orleans that any attack
will be made on Fort Pickens fer weeks to come.
Boston. 80.
Our harbor will be closed against the shipment
of any articles for the aid and comfort of the Re
bells.
Caleb Cushing has rendered his services for any
capacity in defence of the Union.
1t is reported that more regiments of Massa-
clusetts troops will be called for. They can be
put in marching order n three days.
The town of Taunton to day voted 40.0OO for
war purposes, q
Philadelphia, %.
Unidentified authority states that ex-senator Ma
son, of Virginia, has been arrested by order Of
General Patterson, and taken to Perryylle In
structions have been sent TO bring him to Philadel
phia.
New York, 30.
The Board OF Underwriters fitting out an
armed steamer for a coast guard.
Cairo, %.
There are now over 900 troops here. An ut
tack is threatened from Memphis and other river
towns below.
Washington, 90.
The runner that batteries had been erected at
the "Whte House," near Mt. Vernon, by Virgin
i ans, is false. The place has been thoroughly
a mined
Annapolis, %.
The rorte is open to Washington, but passes
hard to get.
Annapolis is strong Cor secession; but keeps
quiet.
Notifications the river were yesterday re-
inforced with Federal troops and cannon.
An immense mail just received from Washing
ten, goes Is Perrysville 10y transport The wea-
ther is very warm.
Harrisburg, %.
Special messengers are on their way for ONO,
Indiana and Illinois, with dispatches.
The war excitement continues as great rs ever.
There is general rejoicing in consequence OF the
new requisition of the Governor
Richmond. 81.
600 troops from South Carolina reached Rich
mOnd last evening.
1t is reported here that there are only %,OUU
troops in Washin gton.
Harrisburg, -.
The forces at Harper's Ferry believe that Cen
eral Beauregard is in Richmond with 1000
troops.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is carrying pro-
visions to Baltimore.
Louisville, %.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad adyer-
tises that no more through freight will he receiS-
ed at the depot until further notice.
Boston, 25th.
Over $4,000 have been raised for Fletcher