The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-06
CITY NTELLIGENCE.

NOV EMENTs OF FEDERAL TRooPS-From q gentle
man VINO Yesterday visited the place. from other
sources we learn that Northern troops Yesterday
arrived and encamped upon the Talbot farm. about
three-quarters of a mile from the Relay House on
the Washington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio
hallroad. Their number is vari0usy estimated at
from 200 to 2,400 Theyare composed of the Massa-
chuetts Eighth and New Y ork Sixth Regiments; the
New ork troops are under command of Col. LYONS
Gen. Butler, of Massachusetts, is in command
of the entire body. The New Workers
embrace what formerly known as the
Washington Greys. company of cavalry were
also expected as well battery of artillery The
telegraph poles had been cut down for mile on
either side of the Relay House The train for the
West, which left Camden station Yesterday after
noon, was allowed to pass without Interruption
Gen. Butler, last evening, made arrangements with
the propretors of the Relay House for the accom-
mediation Of several of his command, who were in
disposed The destination Of these troops is shroud
ed in mystery, and their presence at this point
creates considerable excitement. They came I'D
from Annapolis and WASHINGTON as generally m
mored last night.
that the trains for the West will pass over this
road with their accustomed regularity; though it
may be that the passage of trains to the Anna polls
Junction will be interrupted by the presence of the
Government troops at near the Relay House A
special train will leave the Camden station at hale
past eight O'Clock this morning for Frederick for
the accommodation OF members of the Legislature
and others who wish to visit that city.
SEIZURE OF THE STEAMER LANCASTER
steamer Lancaster, Capt. Tomlinson, which for
some days past has been running from this CITY to
ferryyliie, carrying passengers and mails, was on
Saturday last seized by the Government at the
latter named place. Bat little information other
than the fact that the steamer hasbeen seized
has reached the city. The mails from the East were
resumed yesterday morning.
FIRE An alarm of fire was sounded on Satur-
DAY morning last, about nine o'clock, which was
occasloned by the discovery of fire in the twostory
brick dwelling No. OPT South Charles street. near
montgomery, owned by Mr.. Herman Kassen, and
occupied by cOored family. The fire was the ra
suit of accident. The injury to the BUILDING wes
trhlng, and is covered by policy of insurance in
tne Firemen, Company. The damage TO the fur
nlture was also slight.
oEkNEN THROWN OUT OF EMPLoYMENr-On
SATURDAY last Mr.. VIM. L. Hooper was compelled
10 stop tue running o. his cotton mill sitr.ted
ABOUT two miles out on the Falls road. and AZ n
consequence about 500 persons have been thrown
out OF employment. Want of coal is the reason
assigned for the stoppage of the mills onI 81 @
as supply of it can be received, the work viii ha
resumed. ~ " NC
Fort McHENRY.-Yes terday morning. nro-
Peler came up to the Fort, and it is supposed that
more troops, and ammunitions and stores wars
Iahueu, out 10 what quantities could not be learned
mere nave been erected on the parade grounds
NUMBER OF tents, and there appears to be much ac-
tlVlty throughout the grounds.
FLAGS IN THE HARBoR.-Yesterdav there u.0
1'spiaysd from the shipping in the harbor a nm
per OF hags, Of different countries One shin had
tne stars and stripes up. AT the Fort they have
procured new flag. of very large dimensions
h anu Yesterday morning it was thrown to the
DlSrURBING PUBLIC WoRsHTP.-Lieutenant Cha,-
mers ana policeman Fitzgerald yesterday, arrested
James Bunis, Robert BUNS and George Dyite oil
colored, upon the charge of disturbing public
WORSHIP Ihey were taken before Justice McLaugh
lid, VINO lined them So and costs which thav -
unable to pay, and We're consequently committad
to Jail. '0uiiii''eu
LAW MILITARY PARADE.-The MAY law parade of
the military of this city will take Lace TO-DAY In
ADDITION to the regular companies, all the COMMA
mes OF volunteers recently enlisted will be included
In the order. fine display is anticipated
ARRIVAL OF EMIGRANrs-Yesterdav morn;nq III.
snip Neptune, from Bremen, arrived in bort.
bringing about 300 emigrants. They expect to leave
for the w est as soon as possible W ''"'e