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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-16
GENERAL WAR NEWS.

The Phadelpha will probably arrive at the Navy Yard
this morning. fer the purpose Of andng ordnance sores
She left Washington on Saturday LAST, loaded with
ordnance stores, shot, shell, fixed ammunition forty
chronometers and six twelve pound howtzers. por-
roe AT Phade hia between fifteen and twenty tons OF
ordnance stores we're landed Lieutenant Jeerds acted
Captain OF the Philadelpha When of Delaware Bay
several guns fred for pilot, but none came Thia
compelled the steamer 10 drop anchor for the night In
the morning finding that they could not procure plot
they poted the steamer all the way 10 Philadelphia by
the lead. All the lights on the Virginia and Maryland
shores were extiDguished.
At liarpers Ferry there now eight thousand men,
and troops are continually pouring In
There estimated TO be lees than thirty thouSsnI
men In Virginia, exclusive of seventy thousand, armed
and equipped, from the Old Dominion.
10 folly 70 suppose that the secessonists Will not at
tack Warrington. Everything that rs done and sAt
against this project by the s only blind
misead the federal government ana ATTACK "asnoso oo
by surprise .
Green peas and strawberries are plentiful in the Nor
folk markets The former selling at thirty seven
cents per peck and the latter very large, thirty seven
All he professions are represented in the ranks Of the
virginia forces Iawy doctors and preachers have
left their respective cangs, and perform camp and
guard duty and handle the muskct in such way a. To
leave doubt OF the determined spirit with which they
have sspoused the cause OF Virginia Many Of Tho resi-
dents have removed In anticipation OF conflict
An snray occurred on Friday night between two Ken.
lucky volunteers resulting IN the death Of one OF them
The party committing the murder has been arrested ana
s now In the hands Of The civil authorities.
The volunteer forces from tho counties OF Clarke She
nandoah Rockingham, Jefferson and Berkeley Arc repre-
sensed a. being in the highest state Of etnciency.
Rev 3. 8. Rozell, Richard II. Duany ane Others, ~
Ioudoun county earnirg that the Kentucky volunter
loaded team with provisions and forwarded II aao
o their relief,
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REPORT OF SECESSION MOVE.
MENTS

PmADKlrHa, May 10, 1861
gentleman arrived here this evening direct from New
Orleans, and from him 7 learn the following news re
specting the state Of affairs In the South.
Ny informant left New Orleans on Saturday last In
city companies OF continually being organz.
ed and recruits are joining every hour It believed
there that within month after requsition is made
one hundred thousand men would be ready in different
parts Of the South Nearly this number have already
been enrolled.
The people generally recognise the Southern conede.
racy and determined to resist the federal govern.
ment. There arc however, many who desire peace.
The impression in the South is that the North is divided
and southeners who have arrived there state that the
grosses outsges perperated upon Southern men in
this part Of the country, and that dare cay
word in favor OF secession.
Business In New orleans is comparatively prostrsted
The cotton crop Is good and prospects ne for another
season.
Travel in the South is stopped and s as regular az
heretofore Troops are transported over the railroad
daily The men are all well supplied with arms and hive
servceabe equipments They have plenty Of pre- visoss
and anticipate protrscted Preparations are being
made to this end. The policy of Jen p-eis ia admired
Most Of the troops are destined 10 vrrp,uis
The plans Of the rebels a- Ken, az secret AZ possibe
and all arrangements srried on, an quietly as thew can
be. The stater.ents n the N~rthern papers that n
unanmous ftelng exss In the North 10 make dron
the febele pot credited 10 sse SOUTH and the people
there believe II ony doue 70 ntimdate them. They
feel cnhdent Of and undoubtedly expect assist
aDcc from the North In obtaining arms
News had been received Of the organization OF
Colonel Billy Wilson'S regiment. II was stated
that his regiment composed Of cut throa,s
and bur- xars and caused the greatest encite
ment they could not believe the government would
accept them. they confidently expected that Maryland
would seoede. The late news, however, Of the Union
feeding in Baltimore has dssipated this idea
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ILPORTUNITIEs OF THE COMMhNDERS OF
VOLUNTEER FORCES.

WASHINGTON, Nay Is, 1851.
The President has been greatly hrassed OF late by
commanders Of volunteer corps who here to urge
the acceptance Of their commands into the United States
service They all have to plead special merits,
the basis Of which they claim preferment As all such
offers properly within the consideration of the War
Department the President is unable to do anything for
these applicants. Probably in order to rid himself of
their opportunities he has given several of them vague
recommendations to Secretary Cameron; but these
Presidential endorsements more needed than
any other when conflicting with the rules of the de-
partment. / was shown OF these documents
this morning. The President had written that the
cavalry corps offered by the bearer might be Of great
service. The Secretary Of War wrote i'm mmedia;ey be-
low"General Scott says he does not want any cavalry
he wants nothing but infantry and rifemen." This
rather looks though the Commander Chief does not
intend carry the into tho interior the seeded
States otherwise large bodies of cavalry would doubt
lessly be enlisted.
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AFFAIRS AT FORT PICKENS.

WASIiNtfuN, Nay 10, IbbI.
The government to-day received advices from their
squadron oFort Pokens. There had been change up
the last of the military status The squadron
accordance with their Instructions, had put stop to
the landing of vessels from Mobile and New Orleans
with supplies for the rebel army. In fact, there
complete blockade. appears that the rebel troops
have been amos. wholly supplied with provisions from
the two ports above named. The cutting of OF these
supplies at this time w it is thought operate
astrously to the troops they but poorly supplied
before
1t was not anticipated tina. any collision would
for some time The fort excellent condition.
its reinforcement il had been put in perfect
for defence. getting very hot and the bid
fair to be sicky The health of the officers and crew
was
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THE FLEET OFF CHESAPEAKE.

HAMILTON ROADS, May I3, 1891
The United States steam frigate Minnesota .rrivey
here this morning.
The United States flag ship Cumberland is here and all
are well on board OF her
Annexed is list of the officers of the Mlnuesota AN
well on board.
- FLAG OFFICERS.
sllas H. Stringham, Flag Officer and Commander. In
A. Ludlow Case, Commander and Flag Captain
Edward G Grafton. Flag Lieutenant.
George Halstead, Flag Officers Secretary.
Eaas W. Hale, Flag Oficer's Clerk.
OFFICERS or IHE SHIP
G. j. Van Brunt, Captain
Reed Werden, First Lieutenant and Executive Odlcer
John h. Wainwright, Second Lieutenant
Oscar Q. Badger, Third Lieutenant.
John Waters, Fourth Lieutenant
James I. Foster, Fifth Lieutenant
John q. Mitchell, Sixth Lieutenant
Robert Petit Paymaster
Edward Gilchrist, Fleet Surgeon
samuel ]. Jones' Assistant Surgeon
George Jones' Chaplain.
Charles ii. Lorring, Chief Engineer
Seorge W; Collier, Second Lieutenant Of Marines.
c. N. schoonmaker, Midshipman.
George w. City, First Assistant Engineer
William W. DUNCAN, First Assistant Engineer
Snarles H. Levey, Second Assistant Engineer
George 8 Bright, Second Assistant Eng neer.
f. J. Whitaker, Third Assistant Engneer
VIM. Musgrave, Third Assistant Engineer
George Senser, Third Assistant Engineer
r. s. Talbot Third Assistant Engineer
W. Cushing, Master q Nate.
Geo. W. Greves Masters Mate.
Charles y. LOrng, Master Mate
Charles A. blanchard Masters Nate
Thomas G. Bell, B0atswain
Charles W. Horner, Gunner.
Henry g. Thomas, Carpenter.
A. A. warren SAilmaker.
Jno r. Ferguson, Paymasters Clerk
H. q. B. Fisher, Captains Clerk.
VIM Jones, Pilot.
N. c. Bryant, Lieutenant (passenger)
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ACTION OF THE UNION DEFENCE COM.
MITTFE

FOURTEEN MORE REGIMENTS FROM NEW YORK..
WASHINGTON, May 15, 1861.
rejoice in beng able state that the representations
Of the Union Defence Cmmittec headed by Simeon Ora
per and John Jacob Asor have successful in their mis-
son,
The fourteen regiments fully organized and equip.
ped in your city have all been accepted and will be hur
red on here without delay. Orders to this ened have
already been issued. The fourteen regiments viii be
added 70 the quota of New York, under the rst and
second call for volunteers, making total OF fortytwo
regiments from the Empire state for the defence OF the
Stars and Stripes.
In justice the President IL should be stated that up
being fully apprsed by the committee Of the circum
stances 5nder which the regiments In question were or
ganised and OF the bitter disappointment their dsb md
ing would produce among the gallant devoted and en-
thusiastic thousands that composed them he at
gave his assent to their being Immediately mustered
INTO service and transferred 10 the field OF action.
The committee received the most satisfactory assn
RANGES as to the war policy OF the government "a" is
be hoped,o to use the language OF dig
tingulshed member or the administration "that
this measure win be received as an earnest
Of the intention OF the government 70 deal with ygor
and decision with the Southern rebellion can state
au,hortatively addition that the government win
reposees itself of the federal property at all points IN
virginia and other border slave States a. all hazards
and protect the Union men In these States in the
cise Of their rghts Of American citizens 70 the 80
s1.ent OF its power.
Il was discovered TO day that A. D. rhs, sorros,,, :,
ne. .2chmond B~quirr, who actes m ycs. psvis wash.
nesou SPY all the winter, bad returned from Mon.~,o
ry, and had been concealed here FOR some dava. ne
araged 70 escape across the river however be.rs The
sc,rorit!es could get bold oftlm
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INTERESTING FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

".
The steamship Arizona from Brasos santiago 30th u,
and lndanoa the lst inst arrived at New Orleans May
8, with passengers and s2ioO00 specie The news s
unimportant.
The purser OF the Arizona reports:-Left in Brazos
schooner J. A Woonhouse. for New York Hs further
reports that conducta with 81 600 900 was within four
days OF Matlmoros when the Arizona left Also that
part OF The United states troops Indanoa left there
in two vessels on the 10th, and the brig Mystc was To
sail on the goth with the remainder
The Fort Brown Flag Of the 18th says
But a few days since have been assured C,rtsuss
visited our side Of the river that too within twenty
mics OF TINS place. he came TO solicit aid for another
attack upon our settlements A Mexican Of whom he
made conhdant was advised TO leave for the other se
TO be out OF harms way, as within twenty days this
country would be overrun by bands OF Aexicans and
1ndians The breaking up Of the ranches east OF the
Aroyo Colorado may have been induced, part or IN
whole, by hs Witt.
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IMPORTANT FRoM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW STATE CON-
VENTION AT WHEELING.

VhkkLAssy my 1901.
Important intelligence has just been received from
the Onion movement
The friends of separate State organization are will lug
TO compromise i've Union cooperation
In other sections OF Virginia.
The Convention has been occupied all the morning with
the speeches Of Messrs Wiley Of Monongahea and Paul
sey Of Mason, Mr.. Carles motion OF last night to
recommit the report Of the Committee Federal Rea-
tions, and report ordinance OF secession.
Mr.. PArsLEy advocated provisional government for
the entire State.
Mr.. PAuIsrEY amended Mr. Carlisle notion instruct
ing the committee not to report ordinance but in
favor OF the Western counties voting for State officers to
I'LL the places OF those now nominaliy filed.
Mr. CARLISLE amended that If the Richmond ord nan
was ratified the 23d Convention be clled early in
June TO take further action IL necessary.
The whole was referred 10 the Committee.
Adjourned till evening.
Several propositions were made and after some dis
clssiop motion, the whole subject was referred back
10 the committee.
In the evening the committee reported again the same
resolutions previously reported with additional resol
tions, the most important of which is as follows
Resolved, That central committee OF nine be appoint
ed 70 attend 70 all the matters connected with the obecs
OF this Convention, they have power assemble
TINS convention al any time they may think necessary
Another resolution provided for the appointment Of
county committees to cooperate with the Central Com
mttee.
The report was unanimously adopted.
The Convention adjourned amid great enthusiasm
The committee reported the calling Of Con vention on
the l1th Of June, appointing Central Com nttee Of
nne empowered with orders for reassembling the Con-
vention before the General Convention If necessary
Adopted.
The Convention adjourned sim di,
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VIGOROUS MEASURES OF THE GOVERNMENT
WASHINGTON. Nav Is 1891

The assurance tha. the administration Is vigorously
prosecuting IL measures against the insunectionary
States hsEe substantial bass. All ths members Of the
Cabinet, together with the President, mated by
common principle IN furthering the plans for consum.
mating the governments policy An increased stimulus,
however, was applied today. committee or prominent
gentlemen from the city Of New Yotk had long inter
view with them and the result that they
accept Of the services Of fourteen additional regiments
from that State. This meets with the concurrence Of
Lieutenant General Scott.
The committee urge more prompt and effective
sures, with no halt in the proceedings, and appears
from other private conversations that the supply Of
ney to support that increased force, s matter which
should occasion unpleasant TO the admnisra
tion.
report is current that English officer has discover
ed that the virginans throwing up defences within
spygass view of Washington. This may be repetition
OF former unfounded rumor At all events if 1t should
be confirmed il is not at all probable that the govern
ment would remain Indifferent observer of the pro.
ceedngs.
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WHAT THE TROOPS ARE DOING-THElR
SANITARY CONDITION, ETC.

WASHINGTON, May, Is, 1861.
Notwithstanding the presence Of twenty. i've
thousand troops Washington, has borne very quiet
pect during the last two days Most Of the troops are
now encamped in the outskirts of the city, and their
time being mostly engrossed with drilling n their re.
spective cantonments, they contribute COMPARE
lively little to eniivening the aspect Of the capital The
health Of the troops continues remarkably good Not
single death from sickness has occurred the reg
mental hospitals almost empty. The New York Fifth
Twelfth, Twenty fifth aud Twenty eighth paraded TO-
gether through the streets this evening" nearly four
thousand strong. The Twelfth especially presented
splendid appearance in their uniforms the Fifth New
York and Fifth Massachusetts, have changed their quar-
ters to the Capitol.
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IMPORTANT STATEMENT OF COLONEL AN.
DERSON AT HARRISBURG.

nAhusbuh9, May 10, 1861.
Colonel Anderson arrived here by the Pennsylvania
Central Railroad at four ocl ock this afternoon He re-
NAMED but few minutes. large number Of the mem
bers Of the legislature Governor Curtin and other o
cias present. together with immense concourse
Of people. Twelve companies Of military from Camp
Curtin turned out and were drawn at the depot to re-
ceve him. The Colonel was greeted with loud AMI re.
peated cheers. He stated TO Governor Curtin
that John G. Breckinridge would join him a.
Cincinnati to take command under him lander.
sony. This announcement. created a profound
gratifying sensation among all classes Colonel Auder
son. also satedl that the European yesterday
brought large quantity OF improved modern arms for
the federal government, and each succeeding steame
would bring He expressed the utmost confidence
in the final of the federal arms and reconstruo
ton Of the Union the original basis.
The action of neither House to day was important
They not ready to adjourn to noon according
to their previous determination.
Two companies of volunteers from Pennsyl yana
arrived to day.
The Union Nurse Corps has been ncorpo
rated.
The Michigan regiment ESQ men arrived to night and
made evening dress parade Great numbers Of citi-
present. The Governor introduced the CAP.
tains Ieutenants and field officers encamped at Camp
Curtin TO the regiment They made handsome appear
and commanded general conmendation. The regi.
ment will towards Baltimore morrow They left
Detroit last Monday night. The Second regiment will
follow in few days.
Five New York regiments conddently expected to.
Our HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
HARRISBURG, May II, 1851.
Nacs from Hdrfer's F;TTy-7ree thousand Troops Sa.
toned Taere-E,lected toroy inO Pennsytearsa-MG
t1rJ Movements DC.
Accounts received here from Harpers Ferry state that
three thousand troops have reached there within the
past few days General Lee there Sunday. II Is
expected that the troops will make oray into Pennsy
vania search of provisions The heights sides
of the river are well fortified.
Rumors had been current there that attempt at in
surrectlon made by the negroes in the adjoining
counties Friday night and the troops in read
to march They, however turned out TO be false
reports
Great fears entertained by the planters CT The
trance into the State OF John Brown Jr. company OF
"negro avengers who said to be encamped in val
ley sixty miles south Of Pittsourg Pennsylvania how
ever will take measures to prevent these desperadoes
from pursuing their evil designs
The Fourteenth and Fifteenth regiments OF Pennsylva
mia volunteers, which have left here, encamped at
Lancaster at Camp Johnson where they await their uni
forms.
Five regiments OF volunteers from Western New York
expected here to night They will remain here
time.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MARYLAND Legs
LATURE.

FRyDnIcN, May ALI p. ".
After the adjournment Of the House the Senate found
self without quorum. They obtained one for the pur-
pose Of adjournment.
Certain members made unsuccessful effort 70 intro
duce Military bll when the opposition left the cham
ber and the city, and had to break up
Gov Hicks this evening gave orders 10 call out the Ma
ryland quota--four thousand vo,1nteers-which have
been accepted by the government with the condition
they are only expected defend the United States pro
perty in the State and District Of Columbia.
There s rumor that the Kentuckans at Harper's
Ferry have not been furnished with arms, a state
OF mutiny have declared tor the Union and about
leaving home. There trouble there and desertions
are numerous.
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THE FoRTIFICATIoNs AT HARpER's FERRY

WASHINGTON, May 10, 1861
is generally expected that the first collision will take
place at Barpers Ferry Such is the opinion OF persons
high in the administration. The government keep their
movements most profoundly secret.
The extensive forthcations and batteries which are
being erected by rebel troops have somewhat alarmed
the government The point which has been selected
be made almost mpregnable provided ii allowed 20
on If in they may be dislo1ged and driven
out with comparatively small loss of life 1t is said by
high military authority to be Of the strongest posi-
tons for army entrench themselves in the world
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REINFORCEMENT OF NORFOLK AND LYNCH
EIIRGr RY REREI. TPAApo

We are reliably Informed that regiment Of louisiana
troops of the States army arrived a. Norfolk
on the 10th inst, and on the lltn inst detachment
OF five hundred Indians from North Carolina an Alabama
regiment oi over eight hundred men, and two hundred
Kentucky roopsthe advance guard Of an entire reg,-
ent from that state IL said the whole force Of rebels
at Norfolk Is now not less than six thousand men,
Eeven hundred Mississippi troops arrived at Lynchburg
on the 10th inst.
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ARRIVAL OF RIFLES IN THE KANGAROO
AND AFRICA.

The steamship Kangaroo, Of tho Liverpool, New York
and Philadephis line, bad ave hundred Enfield rifles
among her last cargo She arrived here tuesday last
The Africa Of the Cunard line, bad also Eve hundred
rifles among her cargo. They wero landed on Monday
iat Both these consgnmerts TO the Grm Of Schuy
ler Hadley h Grahxn, and 70 fli state or sers.
these impor,aons have given rice 70 exaggerated
IN scme ne eseEspere.
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THE UNITED STATES BRIG PERRY.
UNITED STAIRS BRra PrRs,

:. LNIIhD sfAIts BRIG PERRy,
NAVY YARD, New York, May 10, 1851
herewith forward you list OF officers nov a,.aebey
to The United States brig Perry, which sais to hay with
sealed orders:-E G. Parrott Lieutenant Commsndre-
Tbos Patterson, Lieutenant and Executive officer ia
seph n Miller, Lieutenant; Albert L. Gihon Past A.
ss'ant Surgeon; X. O. Davenport, Mdshipman lie, q
Richardson, Captains Clerk; John Upton Paw master.
Clerk G. W Palmer, Lewis West, c. E. Webster, Mas.
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GUNBoATs FOR THE GOVERNMENT.

WNFHINFfON, MAY TO, foOIs
Colonel Learned and associates, Of New York, here
for the purpose Of arranging for the building OF large
number Of gunboats for the or the government.
They propose 10 build them a. their expense and
then for the government TO make such Of them
may think proper The government s very deficient
In this important article Of naval warfare.
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ARRIVAL OF TROOPS AT BALTIMORE.

FKFIsl NILLs, Way To- IobI'
-Four thousand five hundred troops left here at sunrise
this morning in steamers for Baltimore Among them
were three regiments from Philadelphia. The troops
were landed at Locust Point Baltimore this afternoon
They win either remain in Baltimore or proceed General
George cadwalader, Of Philadelphia, is in commlnd
Baltimore remains quiet More troops will follow soon
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ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A BRIDGE.

CHAMRntsBtRG, Nay TO, Is6I.
An attempt was made last night by virgnans TO blow
up bridge on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, ilst
below Point Of Rocks, but IL failed through their mis-
management
Another Individual, Nspciousy occupied at the turn
pike bridge, near Frederick was fred upon but escaped
Az no down trains have passed Frederick Junction for
some hours IL s believed ne track or bridges above are
destroyed
Ihe country eoo .s 10 infested with mararrys, whore
ony ooo0' s~ ns 10 be destruction 70 public property