, 1861-05-10


and afterwards, finding he had been sold,
raised the Aog again
Hart, Of New York, nailed the flag to
staff, amid the deadly fire Of the enemy,
and cheers Of the troops Of the United
States.
Anderson's men, at New York, indig-
nantly repel the charges that he was un
faithful.
The reported seizures Of Harper's Ferry
by the State troops of Virginia, was after
wards contradicted
The Virginia Convention was still in Sc
cret session.
Reports to the New York papers say
that the secession ordinance has passed,
and the State is mastering troops to defend
itself from q Northern army.
Gov Letcher replied to Secretary Cam
eroh's demand for troops roughly, aud says
Virginia will fight with the South.
Troops are still pouring into Washing
ton, and an attack is apprehended every
hour.
Accounts from New York, Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts, Maine, say that regiments
are already on the way to Washington.
An extra session of The Confederate Con
gress has been called for April 29th.
1t is said the expedition to reinforce
Sumter was against the advice Of Gen.
Scott, who urged the evacuation Of Sumter
and Pickens.
The war bill passed both Houses Of the
Pennsylvania Legislature, and received the
signature Of the Governor.
ST. Louis, April 22d.
The President issued his proclamation on
April 18th, stating that there was insurrec-
tions against the Government in several
States; that laws for the collection of reve-
nues cannot be collected conforming to in
structions which require duties throughout
the Union TO be uniform; that States had
threatened to grant pretended letters Of
marque, therefore the President deemed it
advisable TO set on foot blockade to pre-
vent the entrance or exit of vessels from
the seeded States.
War feeling in Canada is aroused, and
600 men from Quebec and Montreal are
coming 10 Boston to enlist in the United
States service.
Lieut.. Jones, commander at Harper's
Ferry, hearing that 1900 Virginia troops
were marching against him, set FIRE to the
arms and buildings which were all burned
AT Richmond several workmen were ar
rested and had narrow escape from hang
ing. Sherrnrd Clemens was held prisoner
Commodore Paulding says the navy yard
at Goshen can be held against TO- 900 men.
There has been great riot at Baltimore.
The Massachusetts regiments in attempting
to pass through Baltimore on their way to
Washington, were attacked BY q mob, who
threw stones and fred pistols at them. The
soldiers fired on the mob, killing several.
Three soldiers were killed and several
wounded. The mob increased, and the
Mayor tried to stop the riot. After sever.
ol hours OF fighting, the moi was dispersed.
Martial Law was proclaimed. The citizens
of Baltimore destroyed the bridges aud
railroad tracks. The dead bodies of the
Massachusetts, soldiers are to be sent home
for burial.
Gov. Hicks informs the President that
no more troops can pass through Maryland
unless on their way to Washington in de-
fense of the Capital
The n Y Evening Post learns that JEFF.
Davis, at the head of the Southern army,
was marching towards Washington. The
excitement in the North is intense in con-
sequence. More new companies are being
Washington is filling with soldiers.
Regiments are being raised in Tennessee
for the Southern army. The feeling is in
tense for secession.
Dispatches state that the President will
call for additional troops from the North to
make up for deficiency cansed by the refu-
sal of the Border States to furnish their
quota.
A party Of armed workmen left Balti-
more to-day to repair bridges on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad.
1t is reported that Trimble, the former
President Of the road, was shot by man
while attempting to defend the property of
the road
The police seized quautity of contra
band goods for the South. Parties will be
arrested and tried for treason.
1t is reported that the Baltimoreans had
demanded the surrender of Fort MeHenry,
and threatened an attack on it. The Com
mander replied that he would be compelled
to defend it, and would Ere on the city.
There was great Union meeting in New
York on Saturday, the whole city was out
and there was great enthusiasm. Major
Anderson attended. Speeches were made
by Jno. A. Dix, Hamilton Fish, Grinnel,
HaVens and others.
At Wilmington, Delaware, enlistment
goes on at the rate of 10 TO 100 per day.
Delaware will furnish her full quota Of
troops.
The secession paper at Wilmington, Del,
was compelled to hoist the American flag.
In the Free States the War feeling is
strong, and they will give all the men and
money wanted by the Administration to
sustain the Government
The Governor of Missouri has refused to
call out the militia, saying that not one
man should be furnished for the unholy cru
sade against the South.
Thirty thousand troops have been called
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