The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-03

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FRIDAY MORNING MAY 8. 1881
PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION.

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PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION.
Affairs at Washing ton--Wnr Nloveme nts--
Hamlim on the Crisis. The U. ,. Flag
Raised in Baltimore-.Events In the South,
&c.. &c.
BY the Northern train last evening we re-
ceived New York papers of Tuesday, Balti-
more papers of Wednesday, and Washington
and Alexandria papers Of the latest date.
wAsHISsros NEWS.
The Alexandra Gazette has the following:
WAsH1Saros, May 1.-The disbursins agent
of the United States Treasury in this city
was yes terday put in very uncomfortable
position. he was unable To procure cash on
"A Government draft on the Sub-Treasury at
New \ ork Not one single Bank or Banker
III Washington would touch New fork. Grov-
eruinent employees consequently cannot be
paid, and great inconvenience Ii experienced
by the interes ted ones.
Lanes command are thoroughly organized
and make the rounds of the city regularly.
The enrolment OF volunteers goes on brisk
ly; nearly the whole ayailabio force Of the
city is under arms.
The rumor tnat the United States Govern
ment is to take possession OF Airing ton Heights
and other points the Virginia side OF the
Potomac, is not now credited. If this line Of
policy is pursued, it viii be for the purpose Of
inducing an attack on, and the utter destruc-
H..
regimen Is, which Wiitpe de- tsiled for that SER
vice. and thereby create rrfianinity in their
feelings with regard 10 hatred OF The South
and its invasion; tor 1t is said by those who
should know, that there are many among
these regiments who declare openly that they
did not come 10 Washington tor the purpose
OF slaugh tering Firginians, but to protect the
Capital OF their country. y. .
The Seventh Regime ut came here on lark
the United States Government to pay the ira
Yelling and necessary expenses. Zach man
brought with him one hundred dollars, with
which to defray the drinking expenses Tor
thirty days, the time for which they agreed to
serve, and At the expiration OF which they
will leave-if permi tied
1t Is said that one member OF this reginl~nt-
all OF whom are in comfortable circums tances
and many OF wnom are Wealthy-Wnen IN
Annapolis, asked the hotel keeper 10 have
some champagne sent to his room. Upon being
asked how much should be sent, he replied,
"AlI in the house" All III the house was
brought to his room and stacked.
Great dissatisfaction exists among this reSi-
ment At the manner IN which they nave been
provided tor by the Admins tratloIi, ana many
are paying for their own provisions, in pre-
ference TO ca ting what the Government lur-
nishes.
some fifteen of the Seventh, when they
were offered the oath in front OF the W ar De-
par tment, retueeQ to take IL, ana returned 10
their homes.
The Twelfth Regiment of New York is com
posed Of BoWery boys, whose moral and ply
sical status equals that OF the Baltimore
Plugs. They openly assert that they are half
starved that they have but two meals day,
and that each and every meal consists OF Nv o
ship biscuits and some half boiled salt pork,
aud that if they are not better supplied they
viii take things into their own hands-in 9th =
er words, go TO pillaglng.
The prevailing sentiment among the forces
now concentrated here is certainly against CO.
erciOn, and is Ill favor OF peaceful, Dloodless
separation
The following items are from the Washing
ton Star:
p. All the late rumors about the disposition of
the Government 10 enter into an armistice
with those making upon the United
States, are entirely untrue. Since Sumter
was attacked, it is well known no such idea
has been considered i'll the Governments g
counsels.
We hear, on authority, in which we con-
fde, that Mr.. w. Ii. Astor has rendered 10
the United States an outright contribution
TO the cause OF the Union, a donation of four
millions of dollars, and ten millions more a
loan. His fortune enables him to de So it will
be remembered.
We learn that the charge against Mr.. Will
liam Thompson, late OF the Ordnance Depart
ment, of ha wing been party to the treachery
of filling bombs with sand, has been carefully
investigated by the officers in charge, and that
nothing whatever has been discovered tending
TO criminate him.
We pres ume that all now understand that
the Government design speedily opening and
keeping open the comm unication between this
city and New York through Baltimore
peaceably, if Baltimore will permit it to be
SO accom- mpiished-other wise, forcibly.
The prices OF -four ha We declined since the
panic occasioned by the removal of the flour
from Georgetown week ago. The prices
range from ss so per barrel for superfine 10 $ll
for family. There will be no lack of provisions,
as our merchants are to-day arranging for the
reception of provisions in abundance
The examination of the parties concerned
in the killing Of Boyd, at the Navy Yard, last
Sunday, has been postponed without day, as
their arrest by military authority prevents
their being removed from their cells without
an order from the commanding officer. The
other cases are postponed tor the same reason
The Commander at Washington has issued
a general order providing for full report of
the condition of the troops under his com.
mand. Sanitary regulations are promulgated,
and good order and discipline is directed 20 be
enforced.
Col. Rufus King, the enewly-appointed u s.
Minister to Rome, has been granted by the
State Department three months leave of alb
sence, to enable him to command the regi-
ment OF volunteers to be furnished by Wis
consin.~ A similar leave has been granted to
Carl ShurZ, u. s. Minister to Spain, who pro-
poses to raise regiment of cavalry.
A telegraph has been made connecting the
Arsenal, the Navy Yard, the Capitol, Execu-
tive Mansion, and other public departments.
AFFAIRS IN BALTIMORE
The late excitement in the city has almost
entirely subsded, and matters are as dull as
before the events of the 10th of April Small
numbers OF people continue to gather on the
corners OF the public streets, but that is of
common occurrence and creates no excite
ment. Everything is dull, aud the wharves
present an almost deeOlate prospect
proclamation from Gov. Hicks opposes
the enrolment of the militia by the commits
stoned militia officers of the State and by 9TH
ers, as a violation of the Code derOga tory of
the dignity of the State, and subversive of
good order. He calls upon the authorities of
the county and of the city of Baltimore to see
that the laws are not violated in this respect.
THE GOVERNMENT FLAG.
BALTIMORE, May 1.-At noon to- day the Star
Spangled Banner was raised with great demon
strations of enthusiasm, from the Post Office
and Custom House by order of the newl y -ap-
pointed officials. A large crowd assembled III
front OF the Custom House to witness the
flag raising. a new flagstaff was erected
over the portico, and ut precisely quarter to
twelve, Captain Frazier, a veteran sea captain
OF fell's Point, who was assigned the honor,
drew up the nag, which, as il spread to the
breeze. was greeted with tremendous applause,
waving OF hats, and cheers for the Union and
the old flag. The crowd then joined In sing
Ing the Star Spangled Banner.
EAST TRsSEssKE TRUs TO THE SOUTH.
All accounts from East Tennessee Says the
Nashville Gazette agree in representing the
people OF tuat division as loyal to the South
In every quarter military companies are be-
ing organized for active service against the
aggression of Northern invaders, and those
too old or infirIn for such service are freely
giving Of their substance in support of the
good cause Despite what slanderers saw of
them, the people of East Tennessee are Civ
ing practical demonstration OF the fact that
they are thoroughly with the South in this
her period OF awful peril.