The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-05-01
THE p1suNroN MOVEMENT.
HARRrsRURo, April 20.

day, that Washington was seio "S"i"s'
ali nresent attacks. Our informant con-
Arms the arrival of three New York and
the 9Th Massachusetts regiments.
PHRRysyILLE, Nd, 20.
The Baltimore Sentinel says train
started for Washington this afternoon.-
When It reached Annapolis Junction, lind
ing Federal troops there lining the road,
they put back apprehendiug seizure.
Six thousand volunteers are in Rich
mond ready for service.
There will be $4,000 volunteers at
Richmond by the close of the week.
II is reported that the troops at Har-
pers' Ferry have been ordered TO some
other point nearer the Capital.
The Baltimore Sentinel has leader
which indicates that the conservative in
fluenc is gaining ground in that city. 1t
emphatically declares that it is not Sc
cession paper, and says that the passage
of a secession ordinance by the Legisla-
tuare would be an arrogance of power
not vested in it. 1t fayors the calling Of
a State Convention, the delegates TO be
elected directly from the people. 1t de-
MES the stories of violence to union men
in Baltimore.
PHILADELPHIA, 26.
A private letter from Baltimore says
that the city is quiet again; that troops
are passing from Annapolis to Washing
ton without interruption that there seems
to be no desire or intention to interfere;
that the conservative sentiment is FREEDOM
mating again; and that all feel more hope
full Of peace to-day.
CHICAGO, &c.
Twenty one thousand stand of arms
were removed from the arsenal at ST.
Louis, last night, and taken to Spring
field in this State.
The pilot of the steamer Baltic says
the Potomac is strongly fortified on both
sides. As the steamer Columbia left
Annapolis yesterday morning, he dis
tinctly heard several sharp volleys, and
therefore thinks that communication has
been forced open.
CAIRO, ILL.,, 20.
Passengers from the South report that
troops are being raised at Memphis, and
other Southern points. Their plan is to
proceed by rail to Columbus, KY, and
from there march to Cairo, attacking it
from the opposite side of the river.
PHILADELPHIA, 26.
Senator Mason is in this city, and says
he came to settle the estate of relative.
A secret vigilance committee are watch
ing him. The populaco are not aware of
his presence or they would undoubtedly
mob him.
A schooner loaded with provisions for
Savannah, was seized by the police in
Delaware River this afternoon.
New YORK, 27.
Gen. Butler remains at Annapolis
He has planted battery on the heights
opposite the town, which can destroy the
city at an hours notice.
A Washington despatch of Wednes-
day, says deputation of Virginians and
Marylanders waited upon the President
and demanded cessation of hostlities
until after the session of Congress. The
Presidents answer was prompt, decided
and negative.
One o. the delegation said $4,000
Marylanders would contest the passage Of
troops over her soil.
The President replied that he presum-
ed there was room enough in her soil TO
bury 5000.
A gentleman from North Carolina
says the secessionists are carrying all be-
fore them without reference to law or or
der.
The telegraph line is now open between
Baltimore and Washington.
BALTIMORE, 81.
1t is said that on Friday evening pro-
peller with troops, &C., reinforced Fort
McHenry.
The United States receiving ship He
ghany is now at the fort.
NEW YoRK, 81.
There is no blockade of Charleston
The city is quiet. Flour is selling at $l5
per barrel.
Private advices from New Orleans state
that the attempt to negotiate the Confed
crate loan was signal failure.
1t appears that the Captain General O
Cuba snubbed the Southern commission
ers when there, and did not recognize any
such power as the Confederate States.
NEW York, April 20.
1t is stated that grocer has arrived
here from Charleston who was impressed
into the service of the Confederate army
escaping by concealing himself on a yes
sci. He reports, that, at the lombard
ment of Fort SumpteE at least 100,
rebels were killed. 400 were killed i
Moultrie, and 80 by Anderson's first dis
charge.
WAsHINGToN, April 20.
Five employees of the Navy Yard WEI
arrested who were filling shells with sane
They will be tried, and, if convicted, sho
New York, 20.
A vessel arrived from Wilmington II
ports the seizure of the steamer Uncl
Ben. The crew were imprisoned as spie