The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-05-01
War Movements, SC.
MARYLAND Legislature.
Secession Voted Down.

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FteRcrit., Ap,H 20.-Tho House met at the
usual hor-.
Mr.. rAHAN obtained leave to report A bill
20 authorize the County Commissioners of tho
state I" levy on the c.sablc property OF the
counties tO such amount ~ they may deem
necessary fer tho defence nf their respective
counties.
Mr. S,orr rHper,,da hill to provide for tho
call NJ a sovereign Convention Of tl, psoplc, on
Thursday the Both Of May. Referred 10 the
Committee On Federal Relations.
MIR. Pn1s asked leave to report hill to
authorize the Mayor and city Council Of B,lti-
more to issue small bills to a limited amount.
Mr.. WALLS, from the majority OF the Com
mittce on Federal Relations, to whom wa. re
ictrcd tho memorial OF PIG voters Of Prince
Georges County, praying the Legislature, II in
its Judgment II assesses tho power, to pass an
ordinance oi secession without delay, reported
that in their judgment the Legislature does
not possess the power to pass such an ordinance
as is prayed, and the prayer of said memorial
ists cannot therefore b. granted.
Mcssrs GORDON aud GoLpsnoRouoU OF tho
Committee on Federal Relations, offered q mi
nority report.
Mr.. DESNisroS moved that tho minority re-
port be substituted for tho majority report.
Mr.. WALLS said tho motion presented the
direct question to tho House Of the constitu-
tional power Of the Legislature to pass any act
u secession. lie was in favor of Immediately
taking the sense OF the House on the subject,
and settling the public mind as to tho sentiment
and action Of the Legislature.
Mr. GonDOS said il presented only the qucs-
tion Of the cxpcdicnCy OF granting tho prayer Of
the petitioners. The vote was regarded by
most Of the members Us indicating the views Of
members upon tho constitutional question.
The motion was rejectcl-l3 ayes to 53 nays.
The majority report was then adopted with
out division being callcd
Tho House alipurnel fill four a O'clock.
From Harrisburg.
Ho1i,bHJg April 29.-FoG Intelligent gon-
tlemcn. from the western part of Virginia
waited on the state Administration to-day in
voking Its influence with the National Admins
tration to procure arms to defend themselves.
They lay that west Of the Blue Ridge eau DO
held IL the necessary arms are given in time.
They said they were endorsed by the public
sentiment Of that portion of Virginia They
went westward from here, and tho State Ad-
ministration has complied with their request.
We learn that the President Of the Penn
sylyania Central has loaned to the Government
| a number OF frames for iron bridges, which
| they have always ready to replace bridges
| destroyed or burnt on their road. Two hun
| drcd and fifty carpenters and other working
| men OF approved skill, have been quietly con-
centrated at York since Saturday. They will
| be protected by the troops aS they advance.
| Sills and heavy beams Of timber have been
/ Inc WlOlt W lle ClNll tnkluccI-
ing is under Tuos. J. PoYER.
! The Chief Justice Of tho Supreme Court ~
| Vermont arrived here today. llo has been ro
| siding in North Carolina in consequence VI bad
health for two months pId. lie called on
| the Governor. lie had pn''cs from Governors
| ELLIS and LErCHER. He Says the Union SEN
timent prevailed largely two months since in
North Carokss, now IT If almost unanimous for
secession.
lie called at the house ol Hon. GEo. T.. BAn-
| GrR, ex-senator from North Carolina and found
| his wife and daughters Scr"ping lint. Ons Of
| his sons had enlisted. Mr.. B\HEE, until re-
Gently, was leading Union man of North Car
olina.
From Washington.
Warrington, april SO.--Scnator HUNTER,
| W. &. RIvEs, W. ID. PREsToS, Judges CAM
DES and BRoCKESnRoUGI have been appoint
| ell by the Virginia Convention rs delegates to
| the Southern Congress.
The report Of the release Of General IIARSEY,
| by the order of the Governor VI Virginia, is
verified. This however, Is a matter Of indif-
ference in administration circles. lie has ar
rived in Washington.
| Tho Virginia Convention has passed. an
ordinance establishing the navy Of Virginia,
and authorizing the Banks to issue two dollar
notes.
The Navy Department is to put sea going
vessels on their guard.
The Lighthouses at Capes Henry and Charles
show no lights.
| A schooner IN sunk In five fathoms Of water
about six miles north Of the Wolf Trap light
| ship, In the Chesapeake bay.
The lighthouse of Windmill Point has been
| removed.
Also, the lishthoat at Smiths Point.
| From Albany.
| Abany Ap,ii 3O.-Water Is being let into
| the canal To-Day, and reports from all stations
| show that tho canal is in excellent condition
| throughout.
| Bcllors Falls, w., Ap,P 30.-The Vermont
l present week.
Theyermont Banks have rendered Gov. FAIR
BANKS 100000.
Boston, April 30.-The brig 81. Mary was
siezed by tho collector to day. She had on
board 800 kegs Of powder.
Mr.. ADAMS, minister TO England leaves in
| Governor ASDREw and staff with tho
members Of the executive council, visited Mr..
ADAMS this afternoon.
Cincinnati, april 29.-Sevcnty-one thousand
| volunteers have offered their services to Gov
srnor DENsrsoS, Of Ohio, TO I'LL the l3 reSl-
ments required.
IrdianapoiS, fnd, Apra 20.-The bill ap-
propriatng SJ00,OOO lor aiming tho State
passed both house, today.
Indiana's quota, six regiments, ara now fully
| organized, AMI four regiments 1t is understood
| will march soon.
AubmR, y. L., ipH 29.-Four fall volun
tcer cont anics lCtt this city at 2;l5 this sftor
| noon for Emira.
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