The Shasta courier., 1861-05-18


By application just made by some of the
diplomatic corps at the State Department at
Washington, the following points are ascer-
tanned: First. Vessels in the blockaded ports
when the blockade took effect, will be allowed
reasonable time to depart. Second. Vessels
bringing emigrants, though they had no no.
tice of the blockade at the time of their depart
ure, viii not be allowed to enter the blocka-
ded ports
That class of persons come to the U. 5.
chiefly for the Mississippi river, and it will
be better for them to enter an open port than
to encouter dangers and casualties incident
to the insurrection.
Dispatches from Releigh says, the Legisla-
ture met yesterday. A bill was introduced
calling a convention to assemble the 18th
May it was passed unanimously. There
was nc reference of its action to the people.
The Southern Confederacy flag was flying
over the Capitol. North Carolina is virtually
out of the Union. The Governor has organ
lied camp of instruction at Raleigh. He
SAYS the Northern Government is now con-
centrating a large force in the District of Co
lumbla, ostenslbly to protect the State OF Gov
ernment, but such force cannot be allowed
to remain within the limits of Maryland or on
the borders of Virginia, without cndanger
ing the liberties of the people Of those States
and if they be conqerued and overcome, we
will become the next prey TO the invaders.
The policy then, as well as feeling of broth
erhood, increased by a common interest, re-
quires us to exert our energies in defence of
Virginia and Maryland. Every battle fought
there will be battle fought in defence of
North Carolina. and therefore troops should
be speedily sent.
The Petersburg Express of Yesterday, says
that Kentucky regiment of 400 men, are en-
route for Lynchburg. The Governor has de-
termined to station a large number of troops
at Petersburg.
The Charleston Courier of Tuesday says,
we learn from a reliable source, that Presi-
dent Davis will take command in person, as
General in Chief OF the forces gathered In
Virginia.
The principal officers of the military de-
partment at Washington, are Col Mansfield
Commanding Mai. Barman, chief Engineer;
Maj. Bucker, chief of the Quartermaster'
Department; Lieut.. Beckwith, chief of the
Subsistence Department; and Surgeon Lamb,
Medical Inspector.
The 9th regiment still guards the railroad
from Washington junction to Annapolis.
The GARRISON at Fort Monroe, numbers
10000 Mass. men and 800 regulars $4,000
Nirginians were on the opposite side. The
Virginians are erecting a battery at the en-
trance of Hampton Roads. From inform"-
ton said to be reliable, it is asserted that
Virginia herself does not mediate an attack
on Washington, the subject being for the con-
sideration of the Confederate States. Their
introducing troops into Virginia, is said to be
in anticipation of declaration of war by
Congress, as it was expected the large gather
ing at Washington, ultimately intended to in
wade the South.
Steamer Bradford, of Boston and Balt-
more line will sail tomorrow with full car
80. She is forbid calling at Norfolk.
In the Maryland Legislature, yesterday,
the Committe ON Federal Relations made a
report on the eublsct of the communication
from the Mayor of Baltimore relative to res
toration of railroad communication between
Baltimore, and other points. The following
Is an abstract: The Committee considered in
terruption OF travel an aggravated evil ! but,
if facilities ior invasion were offered to fanat-
ical and excited multitudes from the North.
who publicaly threatened our destruction,
it could hardly be considered prudent to open
channels OF intercourse with the Northern
States. 1t cannot be efficiently established
without guarantee from some quarter for safe
ty and peace The report animadverts upon
the course of the General Government. in
stationing troops at Annapolis, and seizing
the road to Washington, and considers such
course as being treated as a conquered pro-
vince. 1t is, therefore the duty of the Legis-
lature to ascertain the position which the
General Government is determined to pursue
towards this State The. Committe concludes
with the following resolutions
l1sI Ih,t t1 tal
mssioners to confer with President Lincoln
in regard to present and proposed military
occupation of this State by the General Gov
erHment; also 70 ascertain whether any ar
rangements are practicable for the mainten-
ance of the peace and honor OF Maryland
Adopted 10y both Houses.
The Union demonstration. last night. Mt
Lexington. Mo-. was broken up by secession
lists. One Union man was shot, but not ser-
ously hurt. There WAS to be Union meet
ing there at three O'Clock, but it was sup
pressed by Secessonists. The secession flag
now waves in front of the Court House.
The Missouri Legislature convened in ex-
ira session at Jefferson City, May 3d. Gov
jackson in his message criticises the policy
of Lincoln in calling out troops against the
South, and advocates arming Missouri for
the defense ofthe State.
The 69th regiment is stationed all along
the road to Washington, in squads, within
mailing distance of each other.
A captain of the Goth regiment arrested a
spy on Wednesday, at Annapolis, just from
Montgomery, with important papers. He is
a brother of Crandall, of Hoboken. who was
killed by a Cuban some time ago. He will
probably be hung.
4 son of an influential family is under ar
rest as spy. He opened dispatches deliver
ed to him at Washington.
A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun has
left. fearing an arrest. The populace were
anxious to lynch him.
Mai Dodds battalion left Boston yester-
day ON the steamer Cambridge for Fort Mon
roe.
Steamship Baltic arrived at Annapolis May
lst, with the New York Zouaves on board
A great demonstration was made ON then
landing. The Zouaves were greatly disap
pointed at not being permitted to visit Balti
more.
c. L. Prentiss. the commanding officer a
Cairo, received the following dispatch from
three of the most prominent citizens of Gin
cinnati General Pillow has several steam
ers ready at Memphis. He meditates an i'm
mediate attack on Cairo Col. Prentis:
replied Let him come. He will learn tt
dig dig ditch on the right side. | an
ready"
From the latest accounts, it appears thai
the Unionists have been victorious in Ken