The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-04-24

When are these scenes TO ceasel Are we
10 have a war Of sections! Baltimore
claims the right to pay all expenses, DC.
Gov. Andrew replies Overwhelmed
and surprised that peaceful men marching
over the highway, to defend the common
Capitol Of the country, should be deem
ed aggressions TO Baltimoreans.
BosToN, April 81.
Fletcher Webster, son of Daniel Web
ser, addressed vast meeting in State
street to- day. 1t was intensely enthusi-
astic, he has raised regiment to be com
manded by himself.
NEW YORK, April 81.
The tug Mercury has been chartered
and armed by the Government to be sta
toned at the narrows to examine all YES
sells. E!lsworths regiment of Zouaves
mustered to-day into civil service.
HARRIsBURGH, April ri.
Some soldiers just escaped from Har-
per's Ferry, report the destruction of arms
the building as complete.
Seven thousand volunteers arc there and
5000 more are expected. They will
invade Maryland, and make Mason's and
Dixon's line the line of warfare.
The telegraph lines south OF Pittsburgh
and Philadelphia have been cut by the
secessionists, as is supposed, no commu-
nication having been had in that direction
to-day. This circumstance occasions the
most intense fear that the rebels are re-
sorting to extreme measures in the vicini-
~ of Washington. The concentration of
forces about Harper's Ferry appears TO in
dictate determination to invade the
State of Maryland, and attempt to carry
the people Of that State with them by n
reign of terrorism, cutting off the city of
Washington, for the present, from the APP
proach of northern troops which is all
important for the safety of the Capitol.
1t may be the only news we shall receive
for some time, will be from those that ar
rive in the loyal States, by other means
than railroads. The bridges and track
along the railroad routes have been torn
and destroyed.
The Massachusetts, and New England
troops are leaving Now York by steamers
and it is hoped will penetrate Washing
ton without much difficulty ,notwithstand-
ing the Potomac river is believed to be
lined with hostile forces and effective bat
teres.
New York, April 81.
The Harriet Lane goes to sea under
sealed orders.
PHILADELPHIA, 81.
1t is reported that the President will
call for additional troops from the faithful
States to make up the deficiency caused
by the refusal of other States to furnish
their quota.
A party of armed workmen will leave
tomorrow TO repair the bridges on the
Baltimore railroad. 1t is said that Mr.,
Trumbull, formerly President Of the road
was shot dead by man who attempted
TO defend the property of the road.
The police seized quantity Of counter
band goods for the South. The parties
will be arrested and tried for treason.
The goods were directed to Jackson, Miss,
via Memphis.
1t is reported that Baltimoreans de-
manded the surrender of Fort McHenry,
and threatened an attack. The command
replied that they should be compelled to
defend the fort and would fire on the
City.
1t is said that Gen. Cadwalader's man.
sion, nineteen miles from Baltimore, has
been fired.
HARRISBURG, 81.
Thirteen hundred troops, including
one hundred from Ohio, have arrived
since yesterday.
The people of Chambcrsburg arc forti-
flying against invasion.
Troy, 81.
Gen.Wool leaves for New York to-day
to make it the headquarters of the de-
partment OF the East.
HARRISBURG, 81.
Two thousand troops 90 by midnight
train to the first bridge, en- route to Bal
timore, on the Northern Central Railroad.
Trains will be followed by three hundred
regulars, Shermau's Battery and two
thousand volunteers.
The Seventh Regiment have reached
Annapolis safely.
PHILADELPHIA, 81.
Two steamers have been taken possess.
ion of for tho Government. The Massa-
chusetts Regiment have reached Annapo-
lis. There are no fears entertained as to
the safety of Washington.
New York, 20.
Throughout Vermont regiments are be-
ing raised and money given for the sup.
port Of the Government. The cities and
towns are in blaze of excitement.
BosToN, 81.
The meeting in State street continued
from 10 A. M. until night. The enthu-
siasm was unparalleled.
WILMINGTON, 81.
1t is generally believed that re--
between fort McHenry and Baltimore had
taken place; but TO what extent is not
known. A message has been received