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Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
Southern News.

PmLADELfgnA, Sunday, April IS.
II is said that there is doubt about the reaction
in Baltimore, and that bold movement by the
Government will receive the earnest support Of
the Union men, if properly conducted.
Gen. Scott. in answer 70 the statement Of Gen.
Harper, that Virgins. viii never suffer attack
from her soil on tho Capitol, said he would be
happy TO have ii confirmed, but would not advise
the Government 10 desist from its present course
in providing for safety
The Virginia ordinance Of secession, just pub
lished, is received, accompanied by a schedule
appointing the fourth Thursday in May for ratif
cation by the people; also, prohibiting the cleo
ton of Congressman required by law on the fourth
Thursday in May.
The ordinance declares that the constitution Of
the United States is no longer binding on citizens
of Virginia.
The ordinance is 20 take effect when ratified by
majority of the voters.
G. J. lngeIsoll has invited Ex Presidents Buch-
anan, Pierce, Fillmore. Van Buren, and ] yler to
arbitrste between the sections. Little good is ex
pected to result from it.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
From Harrisburg.

HARRnBURG, Thursday, April 25.
Its currently reported that Ex- President Blu
chanan has disposed of his farm and fled to
Canada il consequence of threatening remarks
from the Ohio troops. 1000 strong are quar-
tered in Lancaster.
Hon. Jno. Sherman has joined the Ohio troops
as private.
$4,000 Pennsylvanians have thus far responded
to the call for volunteers, and the Governor says
he is literally mobbed with offers of more He
has accepted $4,000.
Large numbers of persons arrived at York
Yesterday, from Baltimore, from whence they
hed.
HARRISBURG, Friday, April 26
1t is reported that an attack was made by
Marylanders Hanover village, York county,
on Tuesday, occasioned by the great stampede of
negroes.
Reliable accounts say that whole families of
negroes are crossing into this State.
report places the total loss of slaves by
Maryland since the troubles began at 500. Great
fears are entertained in the border counties of
Maryland OF the departure Of the entire slave
population
Gen. Scott assured a gentleman yesterday that
Washington was safe against all present attacks
Our informant confirms the arrival there of three
New York, and the 9Th Massachusetts regiments
large number of Virginians have arrived
here, mostly from Fairfax county. escaping rather
than take the test oath or suffer Imprisonment.
They say there are fully fifteen thousand armed
troops in Virginia.
Perfect security is now felt at Washington.
Provisions are plenty. The Palcnee safe
We learn from Alexandria that the town is
bristling with bayonets and cannon. The churches
are occupied by troops from the surrounding
country.
1t is rumored that Gov Letcher refused to al
low the navigation of the Potomac to be inter
rupted, and also directed the troops on the border
to act on the defensive, and make no aggressive
movement against the Federal forces, or aid
MARYLAND
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
From New York.

Nav YORK, Sunday, April %.
Advices from Savannah report several vessels
waiting privateer commissions which were ex-
pected shortly.
Recruits are pouring in to join in the attack on
Washington.
All the UniOnists are over awed.
The surveying schooner H0sreH CObb landed
troops and two cannons at Fort Carroll, below
Baltimore.
1t is reported heavy firing was heard Friday
afternoon in the direction of Fort Monroe.
The Herald says the British Minister sent a
secretary TO Montgomery, who carried infOrma-
ton as to the course England will pursue towards
the Confederate States.
1t is pretty certain the Commissioners viii not
be received there officially.
The Heralds correspondent has il from high
authority that Gov. Letcher notified Mr.. Lin
coin that no Virginia troops will be permitted to
march on Washington.
Their purpose is to defend the soil of Virginia
from aggression by the North. He further says
he will not permit the Confederate troops to at
tack Washington.
Gov. Letcher issued a proclamation saving that
in consequence of the number Of troops coming
to Richmond without notice, before their servi-
ces have been required. he prohibits more coming,
but to remain at home until required.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01

DUSTIN, rIluay, Apfli 70.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin gives list of
the business changes; gives fifteen failures and
suspensions in New Y ork, twelve in Boston and
nineteen in other places, being a total of AZ dur
ing the week
Our harbor will be closed against the shipment
of any article for aid and comfort to rebels
Caleb Gushing rendered his services for any
capacity in defense of the Union.
1t is reported that two more regiments Masss-
chusetts troops will be called tor; they can be
put in marching order in three days
The town of Taunton voted $4,000 for war
purposes.
Dispatches from Concord, n H.. say that Ex-
President Pierce, in obedience to a telegraphic
dispatch from Hon. Ingersoll, of PENNSYLVANIA,
has gone to Philadelphia and Baltimore on a
mission of mediation between the rebels and the
Government.
Telegraphic communication with Baltimore is
under State surveillance, and no messages for
Washington are permitted to pass, except those
of a private or mercantile character.
All stations of the American Telegraph Com
pany are again open for Southern business. Part
of the service will be performed by steamboat
between Perryville and Annapolis. Additional
boats viii be running in few days, and commu-
nication with Washington by boat and cars very
frequent; rates of charge same as heretofore.
Boston, Saturday, April 81
Gov. Banks spoke at a Union meeting in Cam
bridge. Hon. Edward Everett and B. +. Halleti
made strong Union speeches.
Everett said the Government must be sus
taised. He said, ''in the mighty struggle that la;
been forced upon US, all former differences ART
swept away, and we only remember, we are
American
Several regiments are anxiously awaiting cal
for service.
BosroS, Friday, April &c.
Information has been received from headquar
tiers that Col. Lawrence's command, embracing
the 9Th and portion of the 9TH Massachusetts
regiments of infantry, together with Capt. Cook
light artillery and Major Denans rifle battalion
have arrived safely at Annapolis, without resist
ance.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
Sunday Nights Dispatches.
From Cairo.

CARo, Sunday, April Is.
A gentleman who left New Orleans on Friday
morning furnishes the following:
The whole country between jackson, Tenn,
and New Orleans is in arms. At every station
along the road companies were drilling. They
appeared destitute Of arms, using old muskets,
shot guns and rites.
The telegraph lines are in the hands Of the Sc
cessonists, and are not permitted to give any in
formation regarding the movements of troops
Leading secessi0niSts in New Orleans are in
hourly expectation of news of the capture of
Washington.
Our informant told that the north should
hear no more news until the treasury at Wash
ingtCn was in the hands Of the Confederate troops,
and President Lincoln and the Cabinet prisoners.
All troops except those at Fort Pickens are be-
ing rapidly moved north The best of those
originally destined for the reduction of that for
tress have been Withdrawn.
1t is not believed at New Orleans that any at
tack on Fort Pickens viii be made for weeks to
come.
A passenger from Memphis reports that a Sc
cret meeting Of the volunteer companies was held
in that city last night. From hints thrown out
it is believed their purpose is 10 march at once
upon Csiro, cut the levee and then make an at
tack. The troops are all in good health and
spirits
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
8. supporting the government,
The following article is from the New Yorl
Times (Repub.) Of Wednesday:

ne iohoWlnB artcle Is lfOH Tue view i Ork
Times (Repub.) of Wednesday:
ga STARTLING RxPoRr.-It is stated on the au
thority of Mayor Brown, of Baltimore, that the
President has consented that no more troops shall
pass through Maryland, and that regiment
from Pennsylvania has been turned back pursu-
ant to this arrangement. Our correspondent gives
a very different account of the decision of the
President 1t is possible the mayors account
may not be entirely reliable.
Under this belief we abstain from such com
ments as such an agreement ON the part of the
President would naturally provoke. We will
simply remark that the President runs no small
risk of being superseded in his Office if he under
takes to thwart the clear and manifest determine
ton of the people to maintain the authority of the
Government of the United States, and to protect
its honor. We are in the midst of revolution
and in such emergent les the people are very APT
to find some representative leader, if the forms OF
law do not happen to give them one. 1t would
be well for Mr.. Lincoln to bear in mind the posi-
bility of such an event."
Had sentiments so revolutionary, not to say
reasonable, been uttered BY the Sentinel, the
new converts to Union doctrines would probably
have sent a mob to destroy US.
Who is to be the representative leader" to be
set up in place of the President of the United
States? In the days of the French Revolution
men were always at hand to accept snob honors
Perhaps when the season of anarchy fore
Swallowed by the Times shall be inaugurateC
here there will be no lack of "representativ,
leaders" to usurp the Constitutional functions o
the President
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
rhc nntr of indiana.

The Legislature of Indiana should promptly
provide for all the acquisitions of the General
Government call was made upon the State
for six regiments which have been furnished
and mustered into service. fla further demand is
made it should be, as it will be- responded to with
equal prOmptness. 1t is fair to suppose that Mr..
LINCOLN understands his constitutional obligations
and duties, and best knows the measures neces
sary to maintain them We see no necessity for
Indiana raising and maintaining an army of her
own. We are in no danger of invasion, and we
think there IS no likelihood of any such contn
gency happening in the present contest Why
then should the people of the State be burtened
with large expenditures for which there is no oc-
casion?
1t is right, however, that the State should be
well armed, and to this matter the Legislature
should direct its attention. If the quota we are
entitled to from the General Government is not
sufficient, an appropriation should be made by the
Legislature to buy arms ample to place the State
upon a war footing, and to provide especially for
that portion of the State most liable to invasion.
/ If furnished with arms, the counties bordering
upon the Ohio river will be able to protect them
selves from marauding parties, and such is the
good feeling between the inhabitants upon the
two sides of the Ohio, that there is but little pros
pect that collision will occur, especially as both
have a common interest in continuing the present
amity.
All that the Legislature should now do, in our
opinion, is to provide for any contingency that
may occur, placing liberal appropriations under
the control of the authorities of the State to meet
it, and to provide an efficient militia system.
Certainly it is not the duty of the State to as
sumo the duties which are confided to the Gen.
eral Government or the legislation of Congress.
Let us confide to the Cabinet at Washington and
to Congress, which will Don assemble, the man.
agement of our national Affairs in the present
crisis of the country. When we promptly meet
the requirements of the General Government,
furnishing the men and means called for, the duty
of Indiana will have been performed. Beyond
this we regard it unwise and impOltic to exhaust
the resources of the State in assuming duties and
responsibilities which are confded to the General
Government.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
From RaItimore.

BALTIMORE, Friday, April e.
Gov. Hicks and most of the members from -
eastern section Of the State started for Frederick
this morning.
The Legislature meets at noon. The Cover
nOr's Message viii be sent in tomorrow. AM
advance copy will be forwarded il possible.
There are indications here Of a reaction in pub |
lie sentiment. Union men appear to be more'
hopeful.
Bush River Bridge was fred last evening am,
totally destroyed.
A passenger SAYS that Gen Harvey was taken|
/ prisoner at Harper's Ferry by detachment OF
Virginia troops this morning.
Gen. Harvey leff Wheeling for the purpose OF
reporting himself at Washington before the train.
reached HaIper's Ferry. il was stopped and
number of troops mounted the platforms. and the
General being pointed out, he was Immediately
taken into custody. BE Was in a citizens dress,
and was treated very courteousv.
There is no doubt that as soon as the Executive
of Virginia is made acquainted with the fact
General II. will be released, rs was the case with
an officer Of the United States Army, who was
seized few days since in Richmond.
In the western section Of Baltimore a number
of American flags were raised this morning. y
The steamer louisiana arrived this morning
from Norfolk with the United States mail il
has no news of an exciting character.
The Notifications on the coast Of Virginia, g ;
pecially the approaches to Norfolk and Por
mouth, were advancing rapidly. Particula
was this the case at Fort Norfolk, Coany Islai,l
and at the Naval Hospital
The distractions near the entrance TO the port
Of Norfolk remained, though vessels drawing FROM
eight feet of water passed freely in and out/
Efforts were making to raise the steam frigat,l
MerrimGc, slOOp-of-war plymouth, and another
war vessel, which it is thought would prove sue
csssful.
BAIuNoKE, saturday, April y.
1t is said that on Friday evening a propeller
with troops, &c, reinforced Fort McHenry
The United States receiving ship Allegheny is
now afOat.
Several vessels without the necessary papers
were Oyerhauled on Thursday in attempting 10
leave the harbOr, and detained for examination.
Troops from Howard county were called out
on Friday and went four miles from Annapo
lis Junction where the United States troops are
passing.
Another Massachusetts, volunteer died this
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
Prom Chicago.

CHICAGO sunday, Apnl -
A gentleman just returned to this city from
business tour through Alabama and Mississippi,
leaving Mobile Tuesday last, reports that hun
dreis of men who had gone TO Pensacola 70 take
Fort Pickens are returning home daily, Disguised
and satisfied that il is impossible for the Confed
crate States to capture the Fort.
A large number of trooos at Pensacola are
sick and dying in hospitals from the effects Of
fatigue, exposure and hunger.
Our informant reports that the people Of Ala j..
bama and Mississippi are almost crazy with ex-
cltement, and that the mob spirit is rampant ev-
cry where. rendered daily more desperate in some
localities by threatened famine and starvation.
In view of the events in St. Louis, regiment
was sent from Springfield, yesterday, to occupy
Alton.
A bill for a three million lean for war purposes,
and another bill 10 send 10000 men into camp to
answer the next call Of the Government, are be
fore the Legislature. Both bills viii pass 30
morrow.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
From PhiIadeIphia.

PHILADELPHIA. fr1days Aprfi 70
Senator Mason is IN this city-says he come to
settle the estate of his relatives. A secret vigi
lance committee is watching closely the populace,
who is not aware of his presence or they would
undoubtedly mob him.
4 dispatch from Baltimore has been receir ed
stating that the Union feeling had revived in that
city to day, can not be relied on. There is but
one feeling in Baltimore. viz: hostility to the
Union.
The schooner JnO, ROche, of N York, is reported
seized by the secessionists on James River, and
converted into a war vessel.
Commander Lloyd b. Newell, u. ). N, shot
himself yesterday at the Merchants Hotel.
4 schooner, loaded with provisions for Sa
vannah. was seized by the police in Delaware
river this afternoon.
Twenty thousand men are now drilling in Phil
adelphia.
PRiLADELFniA, Saturday, April 81.
A steam tug pursued and captured the tug W..
b. Rainey, in the Delaware Bay. She had re
Gently been purchased here, supposed for the
Southern Coniederacy. The prize was handed
over to the Navy Yard authorities.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
From Hnrrieburf.

IAAhIsItAs, Huhdays ArfI =
Governors message recommends a STAY Law.
He says Pennsylvania will open route 10 Wash
ton. whether Maryland stays in or 0ut OF the
Union. No hostile rail viii be permitted 20 lie
between hostile and loyal States This rebellion
aust be crushed Out-property that has been
= r. must be retaken st any expense Of blood
treasure. Herecommends the appropriation
q nfee million and perhaps FIVE million dollars
"A reqnisitios has been received for twenty one
more reg menis, making total Of thirty eight
regiments from Pennsylvania
The Governor recommends a reserve Of 10000
men
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
From Philadelphia.

iHILADLLFhLA fndays Aprll 70
The EUening american of Baltimore, received
1t is rumored that the Government has detach
ment of troops protecting the workman who are
repairing the bridges on the Philadelphia Railroad
east of the Susquehanna pier. 1t will be open
for mails and travel only.
1t is believed that quorum of the Legislature
cannot assemble at Frederick Friday
The banks are preparing to issue small notes,
to be authorized by the Legislature.
A schooner from New York. towed bv a tug.
was brought to by shot from Fortress Monroe,
which went through the tug. The cargo was
seized. 1t consisted of military stores Tor Vir-
ginia. and full light artillery battery.
The Petersburg (Va.) Express says there are
1900 troops ut Richmond. 1000 at Harpers
Ferry. and $500 at Norfolk including $50 from
Georgia
1t is stated that Jefferson Davis will not issue
letters of marque until after the meeting of his
Congress on the 29th.
private letter from Baltimore saws that the
city is quiet again-tlat troops are passing from
Annapolis to Washington, without interruption
that there seems to be no desire or intention to
interlere-that the conservative sentiment is pre-
dominating again and that all feel more hopeful
of peace to-day.
Five more timbermen ordered out of Virginia,
passed here.
| They report that three schooners Gen. Knor.
! Victory and Genoa, of Maine, were seized in Pa
kumpka river, Virginia. Cannon were placed on
board the Cen KRor and the secession flag
hOisted
The Maine men were ordered to leave by Col.
Lee on Saturday and placed under guard They
obtained a pass from Gov. Letcher out of the
| State.
They were interrupted frequently, being inter
roSated by troops at Baltimore. They appealed
to Gen. Trimble personally, who expressed re
greet that the travellers were nterlered with, and
protected their departure.
Intelligent men from Baltimore express con
fdence that secession will be overruled.
The Suns leader of to-day is regarded as a
most favorable symptom of the index of future
events.
a gentleman declared publicly in Barnum'
Hotel that the secession flag will not be allowed
to remain in that city but few days
Most indisputable evidences have been receiv-
ed to nighU of reaction in the public sentiment Of
Baltimore
Gen. Loman has arrived He says the star:
and stripes are floating over the Hall of the Min
ute Men and on Butchers Hill in Baltimore
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
Governors Message.

The crowd upon our columns this morning
prevents review of the Message of the Governor
addressed to the Legislature yesterday. He
recommends the appropriation OF million oil
dollars for the purchase of arms and munitions OF
war, and for the organization of such portions OF
the militia as may be deemed necessary for the
emergency, which it is proposed TO borrow by the
issue of bonds; the enactment of an efficient
military system; the passage of a law defining and
furnishing treason against the State and pro
vidng for the suspension of laws for the cOllec
ton of debts against those who may be actively
employed in the military service of the State oil
the United States The latter recommendation
is clearly unconstitutional, however generous the
proposition may be to those whom it was intended
to benefit. We most cordially agree with the
Governor as must every loyal citizen, in the veiw
he takes that is is the imperative duty of Indiana
to make suitable preparations for the crisis IN
which the country is placed, by providing am
pie supplies of men and money to in
sure the protection of the State and the
support of the General Government in
the prosecution of the contest between it and the
seeding or rebellious States to a speedy and sue
cessful termination. The issue should be and and
must be met by vigorous, decided and prompt
policy. IN every point of view, such course is
demanded by both public and private interests.
and in the end il will be found the most economi-
cul A procrastinated contest will be ruinous to
the country.
While we differ with the Governor in the part
san views he presents in his message, we shall
most cheerfulIy cooperate with him in every
measure calculated to maintain the honor and in
tegrity OF the Federal Government. in the preser-
walton of which the people of Indiana have a
common interest, and to defend and protect the
business, property and citizens of the State un-
der the circumstances in which they are placed.
To accomplish these objects every citizen should
rise above all party partisan considerations
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
From Cairo.

OtI.V' ILL., TIIIalf lifTII 70
The steamer C. 4. Hiliman, from ST. Louis,
bound to Nashville, was abandoned by the officers
and crew opposite this place to-day. The dc
serted steamer was boarded by Capt. Scott, of the
steiner SuGllop, and found on board one thou
sand kegs of powder. and large quantity of
other contraband goods. 1t is supposed that the
captain and crew of the Hillman deserted her for
fear of the consequences, if caught by the troops
at this point
Passengers from the South report that troops
are being raised at Memphis Randolph. and other
Southern points. Their plan is to proceed to
Columbus, KY, by rail, and from there march to
Cairo, attacking it from the opposite side of the
river.
Steamer j. ID. Perry. ST. Louis to Memphis
brought to last night. but no contraband goods
were found on her. and she was allowed to pass
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
A Ponce Proposftion.

Governor MAGoFFIN has proposed to the Gov
ernor of Ohio, that the Governors Of the Border
States propose to the United States Government
parties in the present difficulties We favor any
proposition that viii strengthen and save the
Union men of the Border slave States, and that
viii bring about peaceful and permanent solu
ton of our national differences. A suspension
of hostilities, reflection and negotiation may sat
isfy the citizens Of the Border slave States of not
only the folly but the madness of civil war
the result of which can only be disastrous tt
them in every way, and injurious to US.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-05-01
From Richmond.

kICHMOND, Iucslay, AprI =.
1t is reported here that dispatch has been re
ceived by Gov Letcher from Mr.. Cameron. the
Secretary of War, at Washington, inquiring
whether is he came to Richmond he would be
protected his purpose being TO ask FOR an arms
tice for sixty days
VIM b Dobbin, of the ODD regiment Of Mary
land, arrived here last night. He represents that
there are only 1000 troops in Washington.
Six hundred troops from South Carolina ar
rived at Richmond this evening.