The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-05-10

themselves, and saws that in three instances
heiprevented soldiers from firing by throwing
up,their pieces. Mayor Brown is determined
to make doubtful record for himself,
Two hundred exiles from Baltimore have
formed a company of baltimore Union Vol
unteers" in PHILADELPHIA.
The Rebel Designs upon Washington.
A letter from Montgomery, the 2lst ult.,
SAYS that all other matters there at that time
we're made subservient to the determination
TO take immediate possession Of Washington:
Troops. which few weeks ago were ordered
to Pensacola, are now directed to prepare
themselves to start at a moments notice TO
Virginia. The intention of Mr. Davis is, to
collect. as soon as possible, fifty thousand
men in different parts Of Virginia, in such q
manner that they may be suddenly concentra-
ted at Washingr on. on few days notice
On SUNDAY next about three thousand Il oops
will set out from this state for Lynchburgh.
Mr. Davis has assured the soldiers that be
will place himself at their head, and he Is
known TO he making personal preparations TO
leave the city as soon as sufficient number
If troops can be collected The cabinet are
all here, and are in frequent session. and eE-
cry iay messengers are sent out 10 hasten
the armng and preparation of companies Tor
immediate departure. All nurture the hope
that in less than month Washington will
have changed hands, and the whole border
viii he threatened with the troops OF the
oonfederacy."
Similar notions prevail through all the
Il, "a 4
.anizing an infantry corps at Richmond, told
hem They had nothing to do but 10 march to
glory aid wealth. What" said he, "could
northern army 10 on our sterile hills-they
would starve to death. But yon," he cor,in-
ned. have but to march to Washington. and
av that in asheS-then TO Philadelphia,
which is rich in all kinds of wealth-from
that through all the North: there is village
every FIVE miles. and every village has
bank. and every vault mas bank of specie,
md YOU have but to help yourselves" This
vas SAMPLE of the speeches made daily to
;he troops at Richmond. The Charleston
Mercury said, on the occasion Of the depart
ure Of South Carolina troops TO Richmond,
IN answer 10 a requisition of Gov Letcher":
The ball OF revolution rolls onward; the
field OF action grows larger every dav. Ere
!org the tread of armed men, the booming Of
cannon. and the rolling fire Of musketry. viii
be heard II the White House. A few days
Will determine whether there IS a govern
ment at Washington or not, and We know
full well if the lst regiment of volunteers
have an opportunity, they will settle the veN-
ed question in short order. May it be the
privilege OF the citizen soldiers of the Palmet-
to state TO show the South the way TO Wash
ingion.
The Mobile Advertiser, urging an inva-
sion Of The North. SAYS: LET the FIFE sound
GRAY Jackets over the border and let an
hundred thousand men. with such arms as
they can snatch, get over the border as
quick a. they can. Let division enter
every northern border state. destroy railroad
communication to prevent concentration o.
the enemy. and the desperate strait Of these
s,a.es, the body of Lincolns country, viii
compel him TO peacs-or compel his success
>o.. should Virginia no; suffer him TO escape
from his loon.ed capital. Kentucky and Ten
nc>See are Offering 10 send lcgions south 10
our aiG Their route IS north in our aid"