The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-03


t,ea greeted BY the dense mass q spectators and BY tho
Rhode laland regiment, whose appearance and drill,
together wxh their music, coteA general praise They
wms accompanied by Governor eprsgus and suite, IN fun
uni 0m- The President and Secretaries Seward and
Smith the str when the fsg VAS ra,sed and
having sautsd II, they In turn cbesred The regi-
neat, having reentcred the buildng where tAcy
9aartarec, sang "oW Tag Sill Waves
A rRp YnoM PHILADELPHIA 10 wAsKyNGroN-rHB
FunsnR OF rRoors AT THE SEAT OF wh-rHs
POTOMAC uHoBsrRUCrED-OoNpIrIoN OF roRT
h'HDRY, ETC.
wAsKSoror, Nay 2, 1861
left Philadelphia At quarter pAst eleven A. T. yesty
day, rcached Peryville st half past two p v passing
sheYmans betteYy at EktOn--oficers and men al won
Left Psryvne, In the fren steamer Whldin ct bali past
three, and after bois.crous trip through the Cneaa
psahs bay, arrived At Annapolis At hall PCS. seven
ssosk r. H. The passengers passed through the lines
u General Buffers army, numbering three thousand
Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania men, 70
General hesdquarters but found impasslbe 70 OBJ
tain interview with bis vioeroyshp, who TO be
supreme rsJer Of tho Massachusetts province OF
annapolis.
We were told tbst there would be no train for Wash-
inston until this morning A stampede made for
tho City Bote usually occupied by the mcmoers Of the
Mary land Legislature, which wss soon crowded with
Cyalists which fact should have been hailed with
spect at Gst by the citizens OF the ancient ta~n Shro
the patriotic Washington surrendered his msaiol,
rathe. than with dlsrespoct or silent contempt.
With Than sodiors' fare tho through passengers
passed the night and at quarter past this
Ing eft Annapolis, aud made . nne 70 Annapolis
JuI on, where Colonel oorcorans SItyrin.h regi-
mens, of New York, was encampcd.
After an exchange Of military dispatches BY O4ca,
messengers the train moved on ana at half past wo
safely landed In the federal capital. when delivered
important despatches, handed me by distinguished on
Of the army in Philadelphia, TO tho War Department.
Upon our arrival At Annapolis two war vosses
at anchor IN the harbor, one ad 70 be tho Battle with
the New York ZoGave regiment and others on beard.
The only fact learned Of tho other was thai
was BrIsh merchant steamer, and had beeo chartered
by our government TO convey troops.
When delivered Of my dispatches at the besd
quarters Of the army the Pcident and Secretary Of se
and Secretary Of War in consultation with General
Scott. This meeting was held at the Generals head-
quarters Of Difference to his age and n view Of the
srduous labors he is now undergoing.
The Preedent booked better than now and seems
the man for the crisis.
From tho best unofficial calculation that be made
there about fifteen thousand troops In the city,
including the militia Of the District. Add 70 this the
Eighth New York Thirteenth Brooklyn, New York Fire.
men Zouavee, Col. Corcoran's Sixty ninth New York
regiment, and three regiments from New Jersey,
all at Annapolis, or IN rotte to this city from
there, together with the splendid lying artillery bat
teries from Boston and Providence with tweveof James
ried cannon each and the number Of troops here
and within three hours transport, will amount 10 twenty
four thousand three hundred men.
The Providence Marine battery came up the Potomac
and landed at the Navy Yard this afternoon They report
no obgtrucons the river and failed 70 discover any
The number Of troops IN Virginia has either very sud
denly faded away, their number has been awfaiy
over estimated.
Fort McIIcnry at Baltimore within the last few hours
has been thoroughly reinforced with regulars
place 1t beyond the possibility OF successful lombard
some Of the most powerful instruments Of DEATH
plenty Of provisions have ao been thrown into the
place.
whio the flag demonstration at Baltimore yesterday s
hailed az good omen, yet such II. Winter Davis
think that the rule ought net TO be opposed for a
least week TO Mr.. Davis had an interview with
the President today but whether with the intention OF
asking the President TO withdraw the troops from before
Baltimore again not Ia not known. that the
President feels much the Northern and Western
people do that all appearance OF temporzing with trial.
tors must be avoided.
The "Rhode Island Ted Jackets, as the infantry from
that State Ia called made splendid march Up Pennsyl
van.a avenue this afternoon.
The companies Of the Seventh regiment that have boon
,aking their meals at Wizards Hotel during the last
week. were treated to splendid champagne dinner by
the hosts OF that establishment before marching into
camp The lIberality OF the Nessrs willards ac-
knowIedgcd by their military friends after their pecu
liar fashion Captain Price arose. after ustce had been
done the eatabes and drnkables and moved that
pas guard should be after OF thor hosts Hem
ry willard accordingly brought, and compelled 70
deliver himself Of speech at the conclusion Of which
succession Of cheers and "tgers' in his honor burst
forth that startled the whole vicinity.
ARRIVAL OF TILE NEW YORK zouAvEs. gTc.
WASHINGTON, Nay ., 1861.
Colonel Elsworths ZoIave Now York regiment, CON-
posed Of nremen, arrived here at half past eight "
and In thirty minutes IN marching order up Pennsyl
vana avenue They looked well and attracted much a
tention.
Frame barracks for the accommodation Of troops are
now erecting all over city.
Great excitement exists In the Western counties Of
Mary Land In consequence Of tho continued ncursons q
virginia secoesonsts and their arbitrary searching or
houses for Scouting parties Of federal troops
now frequently extending their excursions upon Virginia
SOL. The outposss o the Virginia forces have thus far
always boaten hasiy retreat on their approach
One John Conner, resident OF Baltimore, cent
North few Gays since with government dcepatcnes
While in Baltimore lie opened the envelopes and comnu
nic&ted the contents 70 the secession leaders for round
sum. His trcAchery discovered In Philadelphia, end
ho Is now In custody OF General Duiler at Annapolis.
Commodore Armstrong will lose his nay only during
the hrst half d his suspension from service
The Secretary or the Navy, upon tho recommendation
Of the Court Martial in the case, has issued &C.
moral order acknowledging tho loyalty Of uartermaser
william Conway, manifested AT the time q the
render Of Pensacola Navy Yard by refusing 70 haul down
the national ag although ordered 70 do 30 By his supe
rior.
According 70 adviccs from General Patterson the
garization Of the army about marching in two columns
through Maryland Is rapidly progressing. is expected
" move in less than o week
TIE foBEiGH TOWERS N TIE BLOCKADE OF TITS
SOUTHERN PORTS.
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