The national Republican., 1861-04-26
BY TELEGRAPH.
Movements in New York.

BY TELEGRAPH.
Movements in New York.
Ner York, april 22.-The Board Of Alder.
men has this evening voted one million OF dol
lars for our volunteers.
Hon. D. E. Sickles is raising regiment one
thousand strong, under sanction OF the Gov
ernor.
resolution will also be offered to appro
pirate $5OO,O00 for the relief OF the widows and
orphans OF those who may fall in defence Of
their flag.
A lot Of uniforms for the Southern army have
been seized at the store Of Messrs. Dubrk &
Bro, Dey street.
The Connecticut regiment will be ready to
move tomorrow, under Colonel Daniel Tyler.
The steamer Chesapeake, chartered by the
Government has q company of Government,
riaemen on board, and $500 barrels Of pro-
visions. She will probably sail in the morning
The steamer Parkesburg has steam up, and
is waiting for the arrival Of the Albany regi
ment. She will probably sail in the morning.
Rhode Island War Loan.
Frovidence, X. L., april 22.-Four times the
amount of the state loan advertised for as the
hrst instalment, was offered to-day at Eve per
cent. =.
Union Meeting at Elkton, Md.
E'Aton, Md, april 23.-A large Uuion meet
ing was held here to-day, attended by eight
hundred delegates. Resolutions were passed.
declaring that, let Maryland do what she will,
Cecil county will not secede. ,...
Cairo, Illinois, Invested by U. S. Troops.
LouisUitte, april 23.-A private dispatch
says that Cairo, Illinois, has been invested by
about 1000 Federal troops, and 1000 more
Seizure Of Vessels carrying Contraband
Goods.
Nep York, April 23.-The schooner Hannah
Martin, from Boston for Baltimore, and the
three masted schooner Z. R. Bennett for Nor
folk, with beef, pork, whisky, clothing, &C., has
been seized by order OF the Government.
Military Movements in Missouri.
S. Louis, april 23.-The Democrat, Of this
morning, says: General Harvey, having re-
ceived the necessary orders, yesterday, about
900 men were enlisted under the Presidents
proclamation, and placed under the command
Of the officers at the U. 8. Arsenal. 1t is un.
derstood that about 800 men have rendered
their services, and will be accepted. There are
now about 1900 troops in the U. s. Arsenal.
U. S. Troops to be Taken Prisoners
Eight War Vessels at Pensacola.
NeU Orleans, April 22.-Preparstions for
war, in Texas, are progressing on large scale.
The remaining Federal troops at Indianola
will probably be taken prisoners.
The steamer Hannah NJ. johnson, from Pen.
sacola yesterday morning, reports eight war
vessels of the harbor, supposed with reinforce.
meuts.
Military Movements.
Harrisbury, april 22.-The 7th and 9Th
regiments 90 to Chambersburg to night, and
will form camp. They will invade Virginia,
if the troops Of that State advanoe.s
Movement of Troops, &c.
Nep York, april 23.-The barque Grape.
shot, owned in New Orleans, is al object Of
suspicion to the authorities. The captain as
serts his determination to defend bis flag, and
says he is bound for prvateering cruise. She
will be taken care OF.
The 25th regiment, from Albany, to-day
sailed south in the steamer Parkersburg, and
the G9th regiment, from this city, on the steamer
James Adger. lhe 9th and 18th regiments
departed, in the Marion, with the U. 8.
brig Perry in tow. The Monticello will be Gt.
ted out as q gun boat. The steamer Chesa
peake sails in company.
The New York Times has a report, that the
Government has sent to England for twenty
Armstrong guns.
1t is stated that the Government has directed
Com. Breese to charter twenty steamers of light
drsught, for three months service, 10 arm them
with nine'inch pivot guns, and fit them for sea.
Legislature of Maine.
augusta, Me-, april 22.-The Legislature
assembled to-day. Every man voted to pledge
the entire resources Of the State to the Federal
authorities. The committee on the Governors
message will report to raise ten regiments, and
appropriate $l,OQ0,0O0 for the military, and
liberal provision Tor the families of volunteers.
A coast guard will be organized.
Sixty Indiana Companies Accepted.
Indianapolis, april 22.-Sixty oupauies,
the full number required from Indiana, have
been accepted by the Governor. Thirty Eve
companies more have rendered their services,
and information of one hundred additional
companies forming has been received. Fifty.
six companies are in camp to-day.
The Union in New Hampshire.
Nashaa, NJ H., april 23-Gen. Stark, late
Democratic candidate for Governor, tonight
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