, 1861-05-17
DATES FROM ST LOUIS TO APRIL 2SM!
WASHINGTON FORTIFIED AND GARRlSONED
BY TEN THOUSAND MEN!
Baltimore in the hands of a Mob
MAGNIFICENT TENDER BY AsroRl
nG1soe11Gneo,1s rte1as.
St. LOUIS, April 22d.


Major Albreger Of Buffalo, who has
been several mouths at Baltimore, arrived
in New York yesterday with several other
gentlemen, having chartered a canal boat
BE reports a frightful state of things
streets barricaded, shutters up, houses loop
holed for musketry, and every gun employ
ed. at ..-s.i 80
lis believed a Northern mans life was
not worth an hours purchase, when the
next gun Of war is fred 1t is said the
Union men were fleeing for their lives.
Richard Suthers, who avows himself for
the Union and the flag, says there were
nothing but Secession flags flying 10 Balti-
more. No man dare proclaim himself in
favor Of the Union.
A Vigilance Committee had permanent
possession at Baruum's Hotel, and spot
every stranger Armed men were station
ed to prevent the rebuilding Of the bridges
A bearer Of dispatches from tile Pres-
dent to Gen. Patterson, of Philadelphia,
arrived this morning. He says the Capital
is safe from any attack that can be made.
This messenger Travelled part of the way
on foot, passing himself of as Methodist
preacher He says Baltimore was quiet on
Sunday morning.
No eannonadlBg had been heard. There
was perfect reign Of terror there, and the
Union men were obliged to succumb to the
mob.
Z. Hon. Morris Lowery, special messenger
from Washington, says that he witnessed
the scenes after the fight at Baltimore, ahd
history viii record that, although hundred
Massachusetts, troops were assailed with
missiles, and arms wrested from them, they
did not FIRE until commanded by the Mayor
Of Baltimore.
Mr.. Lowry went to Washington and com.
municated with Cameron and Gen. Scott
who were totally unprepared for such news.
A Cabinet meeting was called, and be
told the President that Gov. Hicks was 10
the hands Of the mob. -
An-offeer, just arrived ut Harrisburg,
Says up to Sunday morning there was no
firing at Baltimore; it was said they had
twelve brass pieces, and were fortifyiDg the
ueighboring heights,
It is generally believed that rencontre
has taken place between Fort McHenry
aud Baltimore, but to what extent is not
Known. .,gte.1t siae. ir
In New York corporation has been
formed by leading citizens, creating q per-
manent National Patriotic Fund, for the
care and support Of the families Of those
who go for the defence Of the country
Adyices from Washington state that the
Government had planted cannon on all the
points overlooking the city. There are
about $1,000 men under arms.
VIM. B. Astor offered to give the Gov
eminent $4,000, 900 and loan it $40 000,.
900.
One thousand barrels Of powder were
seized yesterday, at New York, bound to
New Orleans; also lot of blank registra-
tions Of vessels for the Confederate States
All vessels bound to sea are strictly
watched.
Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts, has
enlisted as private in the battalion Of
Volunteers from Massachusetts.
Senator Baker Of Oregon has been cho-
sen Colonel Of regiment of Californians;
they raised 500, 900 for their equipment.
Throughout Vermont regiments are be-
ing raised and money given freely to support
the Goyernment. Cities and towns are in
blaze Of excitement.
At Bridgeport, Conn, $4,000 was sub
scribed to equip the three companies organ
izing for the Connecticut regiment, and
$50, 900 for the support Of the families Of
the soldiers who volunteer.
At Albany the banks of the city have
rendered $35, 900 for war purposes
At Concord, N. H., this morning, ex-
President Pierce made speech, conjuring
the people to uphold the old flag, and be
true to their country.
AT Louisville, KY, seven companies Of
the State soldiers, $50 men, under Col
Tlghman, have organized at Padueah.
A great Southern meeting was held at
0sceola, Missouri, on Saturday. The
southern flag was hoisted, and speeches
we're made by Col. W. A. Mccain and 9th
ers. They seemed to be unanimous for Sc
cession.
ST. Louis, April 26th.
An immense mass meeting was held 10
Van Buren, Arkansas, on Saturday.
Tue Union men all turned Seeessionists.
The flag Of the Confederate States was
raised
Active preparations are being made for
war
Western Arkansas is q unit for Secession.
A Convention called for the 9th May.
Great Southern Rights meeting held in
Warsaw, Missouri, 22d April, resolutions
were passed favoring immediate Secession
Resolutions were also passed censuring the
Convention for asking the members to re-
sign.