The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-06
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1t; it cannot be done. We are all right if old Lin.
coin will only have the backbone to stand b. u.s.
FORT PlCKENs.
-, Special Despatch to the Ne1o York Tti5une.l
MONTGOMERY, April 4.-The Government of the
confederate States has determined to occupy Fort
Plckens at whatever cost.
IL the Lincoln administration should attempt to
oDstruct Southern commerce, the CGnfederacv
VIII selze Northern ships in Southern waters arm
them with heavy guns, and send them out as pri-
VateeTs to prey on Northern property aaoat.
From the NJ 2. Tin,ce, april s.
The NOTE OF Observation-Disclosures MILITARY
AND NAVAL NEWS.
There is not the slightest doubt that tomorrow
or Sunday large force of army soldiers will leave
Ior some unknown destination The garrison of
fort Hamilton was paid off yesterday, the last
move preparatory to marching. Officers were ar
irving from Washington Individuality all dav ves
terday, and, carpet-bags in hand REPORTING them
selves Tor duty. The village of Fort Hamilton was
IKE stormed citadel. Troops who had lust got
lnelr money, having been indulging freely in slim
ulants, thronged the sidewalks in knots from five
nation. W '"'
Fort Lafayette, near Hamilton, New York Har
por' ' mas been garrisoned. A troop of Sappers and
Miners arrived from the Federal CAPITAL on We'd
nesday night late, and were quartered at that Fort
Chere pelng no room in the opposite one. Detach-
ments OF picket men were engaged all yesterday
preparing nay OATS anbulauces and stores for en-
oarKation; and getting places ready for the ac-
commodation of two companies of ARTILLERY ex
Pected last night. Companies G and E. of the Third
infantry, have been under marching orders since
6ueSuay. ms evening the soldiers ordered from
governors Island WILL it is reported 90 up to
Hamilton, and there 90 on board a steamer, (prob
ANY the United States steam frigate Powhatan) |
which is to convey them to Florida Annexed is q |
correct and reliable statement of the Federal forces
now IN TINS nelghborhOOd
GOVERNORS ISLAND.
c. Men, |
Total. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. loo
Garrison p,,.,,,.. BEDLoE'S ISLAND.
"ils'h hecrultS' go
TotaI -
'''''. @ - :. " 49,. - ''''.''.'.27O
Company c, Third Infantry ...........7 70
company b, Third Infantry.
company NJ Second Artillery. ry.....................65
Total......... .2O8
ca,,,,,u. 49,, Nc, FORT LAFAYETTE.
To arrive last night-Capt McGruders Company
10 arrive last nght-Capt. Barron's Company
Total. .................... 100
>, BROOKLYN NAvY-YARD.
SIarlne Barracks. Sc
PPo,whatan linen on board the North)
" "''''''''''''''' ''''....''.'' ........2OO
croai 80, '...........SS6
urahu eotal 2,65s
The hustle and excitement also continued yester
uay at the avy-yard. Men were kent WORKING
all Wednesday night and last night On board the
steam fri gate Powhatan. Yesterday large mum
Der OF laborers employed on her were reinforced
oy the crew, lately detached, who assisted in get
ting IN the various necessaries for special cruise
and in pushing forward the general preparations
Even while they were at dinner on board, the North
Coroiina hands were put on to replace them in hur
rying the work.
Yesterday grand battalion drill of a Il the ma
rines now attached to the Brooklyn garrison was
held in the parade ground-Captain Daughtv and
Sergeant Mcdonald putting the troops through all
Lne eVolutions laid down in the tactics. There
were nearly $50 soldiers under arms. consisting of
the regular guard of the barracks, that of the
P0whatan, and others. The utmost trouble is
taken with the military education of the marines
Y Hno may now be said to be au fat in their profess
sion. They looked splendidly and exhibited consid-
erable experience.