Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-26
SECRETARY CHASE CREATES EYCITEMfNT AMONI
STEAMseATMtR IN ST. LOUIS
MESSAGE OF NV. MORTON, OF IND

MESSAGE OF CIV. MORTON, OF IND.
NEW York, April 25 "A gentleman from
Washington, vid Relsy House and Wheeling,
reports that the Secessionists have planted
battery of four guns at Harpers Ferry,
commanding the bridge. Trains are stopped
and examined, and the road for a mile was
lined with soldiers. At Wheeling a strong
Union feeling prevailed. $500 men were
under arms.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25-The schooner
Lucas was fred into in Chesapeake Bay by
two schooners, which had no colors, but
escaped.
A gentleman who passed through Will
miDgtop, N. c., on Saturday, learned from
the railroad conductor that arrangements
we're being made to convey troops from
Charleston to Richmond; 1000 were then
on the way.
NEW YoRK, April 25-Captain Andrew
Tsleott, of the United States Typographical
Engineers, a native of Connecticut, has gone
to Richmond to superintend the manufBc-
tu1e of arms TO be used by the Government.
The Union Committee have purchased six
teen Tifled cannon of West Point for the use
of our volunteers.
Engraved plates for bonds and bank notes
for the Confederate States have been seized
in two bank note engraving establishments,
in Wall street. to day.
The Cunard steamship Reddr has been
chartered by Government; also the steamer
Champion.
A correspondent of the Commercial AdUsr-
tiser, arrived from Charleston Saturday.
General Besuregard had not then started,
but rumor said 2, 500 troops would leave that
light TO march on the Capital.
Citizens Of Wilmington, N. c., had seized
the steamer Georgia.
The Baltic, Columbia Harriet Lane and
| CuyLer were seen in the Chesapeake Bay.
| 1t is stated that the sloop Sunshine was
| fred into off Yorktown, and in carrying sail
to escape capsized. The schooner Alice Ellis
| was seized
| Advices from Norfolk state that Captains
Rogers and White were prisoners in the
bands Of the authorities.
The Deldware, Columbus, Plymouth and
United States were only partially burned.
Of these, however, the Plymouth is the only
one that can be of service to the rebels, and
to get to sea will have to pass the guns of
Fort Monroe, running the risk of being sunk.
BosToE, April 25.-0fficers of the frigate
NiogGTa, Just arrived from Japan, who are
Southerne.s, have resigned. The oath of
allegiance to the United States was admins.
tered anew to the officers and crew of the
Niagara, and all but four subscribed to it.
Their names will be stricken from the roll.
| "A 1ull " IOEu duOLu6I COTpS VI
flying artillery enlisted in two hours yes
terday, under Hon. Moses G. Cobb. They
are a fine set of men and will be furnished
with six rifed cannon and all other equip
| ments.
The steamers Massachusetts, and North
Carolina have gone to the navy. yard to be
raized and converted into war vessels,
DETBoIT, April i0.-The straits of Macki-
nav are open. The propeller Prairie State
arrived this morning from Chicago, the first
boat through. The Governor has called an
extra session of the Legislature to meet May
Z. Five regiments have been offered to the
Governor and new ones are organizing.
HARRISBURG, April 25.-Passengers ar
rived here by the Northern Central road
say all is quiet in Baltimore-all the whole
sale houses closed-all clerks over fourteen
years of age were required to enlist; many
were leaving the city in consequence Five
cars arrived at Chsmbersburgh, filled with
families flying from Baltimore. Baltimore
money is ten per cent. below par there, and
Pennsylvania money is being exchanged for
gold and silver.
The election progressed quietly yesterday,
and no opposition to the Southern Rights
| ticket was made.
HAvRE.UE- GRACE, April 25.-A heavy
mail was sent to Washington to day by ex-
| press.
freight train was seized at Slemmer's
Run, loaded with provisions, said to be for
the Massachusetts Eighth Regiment.
Baltimoreans had seized the Bremen ship
Admiral, loaded for Liverpool.
No Washington news has been received
travel being interrupted.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25.--The latest news
from Annapolis states that the road Is open
to Washington.
There is no confirmation Of a reported
attack on Fort Pickens, but rumors continue
to receive credence. The Portsmouth (Va.)
Transcript of Tuesday says dispatches re-
ceived last night say Fort Pickens was taken
by the Southern troops with loss Of $500
men,"
PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-The Baltimore
Sun Gays, on the authority of private dis
patch, that the report of fighting at Fort
Pickens is incorrect. The latest mail adyices
from there were the nth inst.
BosToS, April 25-0ver $l2, 900 have been
raised for Fletcher Webster's regiment.
They will be ready to march in a few days
Lieutenant Brown, resigned from the NJ
| dgdTd, has been arrested for uttering seditiOus
language, and confined in the receiving-ship
Ohio.
The cities on the coast of New Hampshire
are putting their harbors in state of de.
tense, and from the White Mountains 10 thG
ocean, they are ready for duty. "a.
The Legislature of Vermont unanimously
appropriated 81, 600, 900 for military purposes
Throughout the State, endsting and organ,
izing is going on.
NASHVILLE, April 25.-The Legislature
convened, and has been in secret session
Reporters have been excluded. The contents
of the Governors messago,are unknown.
LOUISVILLE, April 25-A proposition hai
been made by the Governor Of Kentucky Il
the Governor Of Ohio that the Governors o
the Border States propose to the United
States Government to become arbitration
between the contendiBg parties in the presen
difficulties.
A detachment of Col. Duncau's regiment
about 400 strong under Capt. Desha left b.
the Nashville Railroad this afternoon 70
the Southern Confederacy.
NEW ORLEANS, April 26.-fhe steame
Ct1hdsvbd, of the New Orleans and New Y orl
line, was seized at one o'clock this morning
! but was subsequently released by order .
the Montgomery Government, and sailed a
| six this evening.
Accounts from the upper parishes say tina
the military excitement is increasing, an
| volunteer companies are forming rapidly
, | The planters are offering money freely.
! RumOrs from an authentic source ha
/ | reached Brszos that the Mexicans are gettin
up another Guerilla warfare against the cit