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The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-11-30

ncction on the East Tennessee and Lynchburg
railroad; or he may, perhaps, have plenty foI
simultaneous movements TO attain both these
desirable ends Assurody, he has not enough
force, another in extreme Eastern Kentucky,
nrOlhcr lying misccllancously around the coun-
ty towtId Cumberland Gap another on the
Lower Green River Valley, or two or three
more at points where the rebels may find II
convenient to create diversions. IN oher ,coris,
Ne yiiy Is up ~ KcH'ucty, The gnps Is all in our
o,on hd,,is .foT ne,o GtHcrdi IcN o,iy concen-
irdG uHd dCt.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-11-30
From Eastern Virginia.
1900 Rebels Disarmed.

Baltimore, Nor. II Dispatches just received
from the eastern shore Of Virginia bring the
gratifying intelligence that the sccossionists Of
Northampton county, to the number Of eighteen
hundred, have laid down their arms, anl the
Federal troops have now full possession OF that
county a. well a. Accomac
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-11-30

A LINE OF TEIEGRPH will be built and put in
operation through the state Of Iowa, from tho
Mississippi river to Council Bluffs, within few
weeks-cer,ainly by Christmas. The poles are
provided for the whole distance from Des Moines
10 Council Bluffs, one hundred and iifty-fye
miles, and the holes dug on most of the route.
Considerable work has been done on the eastern
section, between Des Moines and the Missia-
sppi.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-11-30
Mason and SlItlelI.

Old Mason proud, and sly Slidell
Away TO Europe cut their lucky,
Or thought they had, till sweet to tell,
The pair were baggcd by Wilkes the plueISy-
Wilkes brought them safely into port,
Despite John Bulls protest and swearin,
They thought Diplomacy their forte,
They'll fad their fort will be-Fort Wdryes-
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-11-30
KENTUCKY AFFAIRS.

The Nolin (Ky.) correspondent of the Cincin-
matt Gd5eHe, under date OF Nov. 10th, writes as
follows:
The new department created for Cen. Buel
excludes the small portion Of Kentucky west Of
tho Tennessee river. Leaving out of view,
therefore, the posture ol aflair9 al Plducah, Co
lumhus aud Hickman, tho situation in Ken
tucky is briefly thi, But one rebel army re-
mas,, in the state. Brrkiuriiycs raw recruits
tered Zullicoiier has been driven back to the
Cumlorlanl Gap, and i, reported to bee trcm-
nius G.r his af ty even there. The only rebel
fore, remaining IN his dcpTtm nj to engage
Gon. Buulls attention, is liu,kncr's army pt
Euwins Grcrn-un army which Is variplIv
rs,iultrd az from eighteen 10 thirly-iiyc thor-
.nl and which i, doubtless much nearer to The
smaller oi thcsr figures.
Buchncr, original plan is known to have been
10 move directly up the railroad 80 Louisville
That has probably lcru abandoned, aud it has
llitcrly hrcn -uplo - that he desires to move
acros towards LgNugtou.
Meantime vs. have four distinct column, ol
national troops in Gen, Buell. department -
those Of Gen. Nelson, somrwh rc ON IN Is ;
SiudV Gen. Thomas, At Camp Dick Robinson
and beyond; Gen. MCDok, at NMin; AMI G,n,
Crittenlon, in the lower Green Riyor Valley.
There may, Of course, hn little skirm'hea al
most anvHhero through the state, where sercss-
tioniHs and Union men become warm enough
10 prove their faith by their works, but there i
no possibility of any important collision in Ken
tucky, excepting on the Bowling Green line
When that collision shall come wOuli SEEM thu'
far, 10 rest with our generals tn determine. =.
Such ID the condition In which Gen. Buell.
hnds matters in Kentucky. lie has plenty d
troops TO sweep down to Nashville; or plenty 4
seize the Cumberland Gap, and break the con
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-11-30

liz LANCASTER, PESN. almost every family
Is engaged in the patriotic work Of knitting
stockings for the soldiers. Several hundred
pairs have already been forwarded 70 the army,
and moro are being prepared.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-11-30

IlofB ,rbadocs.. 1G6 $4,000 7iT
Average value Of Land in Brh,iocs. 500 Per acre.
hyt rage product Of sugar per hand
IN Slave. 4 .0i3 lbs
Free. q, 800 los
Averaye cost Of Ni gar per hhJ ...Slpya. $50
Free. $40
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From Washington.

nroRrISrRAIlRolD lRRAy6EuEyrS
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29

CAIRO ILL, April 2S.-A gentleman from
New Orleans, Friday, reports that the whole
country between jackson, Tenn, and New
Orleans, is in arms. Companies were seen
drilling at every station along the road. They
seemed destitute of arms and were using old
muskets shot guns and rifles. The telegraph
was in possession of the secessionists, and not
permitted to give any information of the
movements of the troops.
All the troops except those at Fort Pickens
were being moved rapidly north. The best of
those originally detained at Pickens are with
drawn. 1t is not believed at New Orleans that
there will be any attack on Fort Pickens for
weeks.
a passenger from Memphis reports that a
secret meeting Of the volunteer companies was
held there, last night. it is believed for the
purpose of a move upon Cairo al once, to cut
the levee, and then make an attack. The
troops here are in good health and spirits.
CHICAGO, April pa gentleman from the
town of Alabama, in Mississippi, leaving Mo
bile Tuesday, reports that hundreds Of troops
are returning from Fort Pickens disgusted,
aud satisfied that it is impossible to capture It,.
A large number of the troops at Pensacola are
sick and dying of fatigue and hunger. The
people of Alabama and Mississippi are crazy
with excitement The mob spirit is rampant,
and is rendered more desperate by threatened
famine and starvation.
A regiment was sent from Springfield TO
occupy Alton, yesterday. A bill tor Il three
million loan for war puroseS, and another to
send ten thousand men into camp to answer
the nexl call of the government, will probably
pass the legislature tomorrow.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29

New York, April 27.-The Twenty eighth
New York Regiment goes in the krdar, and
and the Fifth in the Columbia, to morrow.
Two thousand brass BELLS stamped 5. C.,
and two thousand stamped with tie Virginia
coat of arms were seized to-day.
Col. Stetsou of the Astor House declines all
pay for feeding the Massachusetts troops.
Private advices from New Orleans say the
attempt to negotiate tine confederate loan IS IL
failure, that the soldiers were not paid yet, but
were well supplied with provisions, while they
are short of arms and munitions. -Four pri.
vateers have been commissioned at Mobile.
1t is stated in the Mobile papers OF the 2lst
that Col. Brown is now commander OF Fort
Pickens, with 1000 men.
The captain general of Cuba told the south
ern commissioners, when en- route to Europe
that he would receive them as citizens OF the
United States, but that he did not acknowledge
any such power rs the Confederate States.
A gentleman from Charleston, Tuesday, says
the city was quiet. The war feeling was sub
dued ard no more fighting was expected
Six soops, laden with gunpowder, supposed
to be for the south, were seized to-day.
stA special despatch to the Herald says, Lord
Lyons, few days since, dispatched his first
secretary to Montgomery. 1t is understood
that he carried Information to jeff Davis as to
the position England intends to assume to.
wards the confederate government. 1t is
pretty certain that their commissioners will
not be received in an official capacity This
is evidently bogus. England does not recog-
nize the jeff. Davis government, and has NO
official communication with it.
New YORK, April 26.-The frigate Niagara
has arrived and anchored off the quarantine
The cutter Harriet Lane has arrived rom
Annapolis, and also the steamer Montgomery,
bringing Lieut.. Upshin and several of the
Massachusetts 8th regiment as a guard They
passed the steamers Benville and Monticello
going up the Chesapeake, Saturday afternoon
The steamer Quaker City has sailed under
sealed orders.
The surveying schooner Howell Cobb has
arrived from Baltimore. She landed twenty
troops and two cannon at Fort Carroll, below
Baltimore.
The schooner Orrin Cove from Baltimore
reports thai she heard heavy firing in the di-
rection of Fort Monroe all Friday afternoon
The steamer Kedar has sailed with the Fifth
Regiment The Baltic sails to morrow with
the firemen Zouaves. The Cambria sails on
Tuesday. The Ariel is coaling; the Mount
Vernon is at the navy yard, and has coaled ;
the Roanoke has steam up, ready to sail any
moment.
New YORK, April 28.-The steamer r. r
Cuyler has arrived from Annapolis with the
frigate Constitution in tow, with $50 mdship
men from the Naval Academy, % Seamen, and
two companies OF Massachusetts troops to pro
tect the ship. The steamers Alabama and
Marion had arrived at Annapolis. The Au
gusta was ashore on Annapolis bar.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
FROM OMPENNsYLVANIA.

HARRISBURG, April 28.-The governor S
message will recommend the passage OF stay
law. The deciaratory part will say that Penn
sylvania will open the route leading from the
north to Washington, as essential to trade and
transit, whether Maryland stays in or out OF
the Union. No hostile soil will be permitted
to lie between the national capital and the
states loyal to the Union. Rebellion must be
crushed, and the nation restored to its entirely
national property. That seized and possessed
by the rebels must be retaken at any expense
of treasure and blood. He will recommend
appropriations, not less than S3,000,OOO, per-
lIaps S5,000,000.
There was requisition OF the general gov
ernment, to-day, through the hands OF Cen
Patterson, for q more regiments, 20 OF infant
ry and one of cavalry TAis makes total
TO Pennsylvania of SO regiments aud 29,5OO
men. Applications for filling all this contin'
gent are already filed, save for four regiments.
There is a chance for tine Philadelphians.
The governor will also recommend in his
message that ten thousand men be brought
out, encamped, drilled, and armed, beyond the
present requisition of the general government
in order to form reserve to march any where
required, and to ill losses occasioned by bat
tie or disease. Thus Pennsylvania will have
forty thousand in the field
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
LATEST NEWS.
By TELEGRAPH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The New York
seventh regiment gave splendid collation. to
the eighth Massachusetts regiment at the cap.
ital, to-day. They own to an expense OF 500
or $780, The eighth Massachusetts regiment
is quartered in the rotunda of the capitol, and
the fifth in the treasury building.
In the rotunda of the capitol today, stack
of muskets accidentally fell, and three guns
were discharged. A ball passed through the
right foot of Moses S. Herrick, of the Beverly
company and the foot has been amputated,
Capt Clarke oil the sixth Massachusetts regi-
ment, received a flesh wound in the arm from
a musket discharged by private, who fell
while drilling Several of the fifth and eighth
Massachusetts regiments have been injured by
revolvers, accidentally discharged, and sent
home
The train from Annapolis to this city ran
off The track, last night. in consequence of the
removal of several ties, by the secessIonlsts.
Only the locomotive and one car went on.
Col Vorburg was the only person hurt, and he
not seriously. Mr.. Gallagher of the Provl-
dence Cadets had his leg broken while on the
way here.
PHILADELPHIA, April 27.--The Seventy
first Regiment of New York have arrived in
Washington. A Washington dispatch of this
afternoon says there are IA 900 troops at Wash
ington.
Corcoran the banker, the other day offered
a large amount of gold TO the government, if
the latter would give him drafts on New York.
Treasurer Skinner told him if he had any
gold, he must fight for its protection. The
government would not do it for him.
From an eye witness we learn that the Bush
river bridge was fired last evening about sun
down, and totally destroyed Parties spread
turpentine on it, and it burnt till after day
light This morning it was one vast sheet Of
flame. The tide was low, and it burnt to the
waters edge.
Gen. Butler remains at Annapolis. Devens'
Massachusetts Rifles, the Boston Flying Ar
tillery, and the sixth New York regiments, are
stationed there. Gen. Butler has planted a
battery on the heights opposite the town, and
can destroy the city at an hours notice.
Influential men at Washington have petit
toned the president for the appointment of
Cassius NJ. Clay as mayor general in the army
of the United States. The propositien meets
no opposition from TIE president. Gen. Scott
is favorably inclined. An effort is making to
induce similar appointment of Gov Banks.
A steamer has been put on the route from
Baltimore to Hayre de Grace.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
THE FEELING IN MARYLAND.

PHILADELpHIA, April 27.-There is no
doubt about the reaction in Baltimore. Many
intelligent gentlemen express confidence
that bold movement 10 sustain the federal
officers, who have been prevented from taking
their seats in that city, would receive the ear
nest support of the Union men, and eventually
be sustained if proper, conducted. A thou
sand well disciplined troops might be sufi'
cient
FREDERICKSBURG, MD, April IA doz-
en- American flags were raised i'll Baltimore
on Friday. The chief OF police ordered all
flags taken down during the session of the
general assembly. In some instances there
were reiusals and arrests were made, and at 5
O'Clock yesterday no flags were flying, either
southern or federal.
Northwestern Maryland is strong for the
Union. Ii the state secedes, Washington, AL
leghany, Frederick, and Carroll counties will
secede from the state. The strength in this
city is about equally divided. Of 400 en-
rolled and armed $50 are for the Union. The
Union men have control OF the barracks and
arms.
No trains are running from The Relay House
and Annapolis Junction. Large nambers
from Washington are passing through here
daily for the north.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.-
SENATOR MASON THERE.

FREDERIC, MD, Sunday, April 28.-Sena
tor Mason of Virginia is here, the guest of
Mr.. Kunkel, late member of congress, and
was serenaded last night He said he could
not with propriety speak of Maryland politics
He could speak only for Virginia, but could
say however, that reconstruction of the
Union was an impossibiiy. Virginia sympa-
thized with Maryland, and he intimated that
Virginia was disposed to exhibit it practi-
cally.
Mr.. Kunkel said the north denied christian
fellowship to the south. There was no social
or political sympathy between the two sections.
The people of Maryland would submit to be
governed by the action Of her legal representa-
tives.
Reverdy johnson is here, and has letter
from the president, suggesting that Mary yand,
through her legislators should agree to an a.
mistice with the government of sixty days.
Mr.. Connor arrived from Virginia, yesterday
communicating the fact that she had Joined
the southern confederacy. These two reports
are both bogus, sent by lying secessionists, for
effect.
The senate has hitherto acted as a unit and
probably will so continue. In the house there
is considerable diversity OF ofopinion. 1t is urged
that it is necessary for Mary Wand to secede be.
fore she can claim aid and protection from the
southern confederacy. Among the measures
suggested is the appointment of committee
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
OPERATIONS AND EVENTS CON-
CEKNING THE TROOPS IN MARY

PERRYvILLE, April 27.-A government
messenger from Washington at one O'Clock
this morning reports that the track this side
of Annapolis junction has been torn up by the
secessionists of that vicinity for Il distance OF
two miles. 1t would soon be repaired. 1t
was proposed this morning to move body OF
five thousand troops to Washington 1t is be-
lieved that the despatch relating to the tearing
up of rails on the Annapolis road is Incorrect,
ANNAPOLIS, Saturday, April q, 6 O'Clock
P. M.--About 12,000 men have a ready arrived
at Annapolis; 5000 from New York are eX-
pected tonight. l learn on good authority
that no more troops will be ordered without
complete preparation for service. The con.
tinued mild weather only saves great suffering,
1000 slept in the open air last night. There is
plentXo of provisions. but the c0mmissariat is
badly organized. Some OF the troops were
twenty four hours without food. The sup
plies by the Kill Won Ku were timely, espe
cially the tent cloth. Teams are in great
demand for transportation, and also medical
stores. The brig OF war Perry is stationed at
the entrance OF the harbor, with five park ar
tillery on the right
The tenth company of the Eighth Massa-
chusetts Regiment Capt. Briggs, in the steam
tug, last night, cut out the receiving ship AL
leghany in Baltimore harbor, and anchored
Her SullS VI tOTt
Gen. Butler says there is a musket guard
ing every rail between Annapolis and Wash
ington. He has now plan to place large
bodies at the intermediate stations. The su-
perintendent of the road has been arrested for
taking up rails.
The Maryland legislature is discussing a
proposition to adjourn hele. They are ex-
pecied on Tuesday. They will not pass Sc
cession ordinance. They will only arm the
state.
The professors of the Naval Academy await
orders to Fort Adams, Newport.
Steamers begin to ply to neighboring
places. Travellers from Washington and Bar
timore report all quiet. Half the population
have left Annapolis.
HAvRE DE GRACE, April 25.-The Ports
mouth arrived yesterday from Baltimase, and
reports that seven miles below she was liter
cepted by a small steamer bearing instructions
20 the captain to put back, as the Lancaster o
the same line had peen seized by the fedora
authorities here. The passengers united in
protest, and the captain continued on a shor
time, when he met the Lancaster coming dowr
and reporting that all was arranged
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29

BALTIMORE, April 27.-A gentleman has
arrived this evening from Havre de Grace, re-
ports that this afternoon he saw a small light
colored steamer in pursuit OF a steam tug, or
what appeared to be steam tug, about five
miles off, going in the direction of Annapolis,
off Bodkin point. The steamer in pursuit
fired some twenty times at the tug, which
steamed rapidly on, and was finally lost sight
of. The gentleman could not tell if tbe'shots
took effect.
BALTIMORE, April 28.-The steamer pur.
sued in Chesapeake bay, Saturday, was the
tug Ajax of Baltimore, pursued it is supposed
for the use Of a transport which needed tow.
She escaped uninjured The name of the
pursuer is unknown.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
JEFF. DAVIS PIRATES OFF NEW
HENEOKD.

New BEDFoRD, April PA privateer was
seen, yesterday, of New Bedford, and the city
are being constructed, and Governor Clifford
has gone to Boston to procure battery of
riaed cannon. 1t was reported, yesterday,
that two or three steamers, supposed to be
privateers, had been seen off the mouth of the
bay. Guns were at once m0uted on the old
brick fort at Fairhaven, and three guns were
taken down to Cark's Point where second
battery is being built 10 day, on the site of
fort proposed to be built by the general govern
ment. To-day 100 musEets were purchased
in Boston 70. the purpose of arIning home
guard, which is being organized. II any pr
vateers visit this port they will be taken care
of
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
PIHATEs, &C, soUTu.

NEw York, April 28-Savannah dates o.
April Sd, state that three vessels are there
ready, fitted and waiting ior privateer commits
sions, which will be received in few days.
They will be commanded by skillful seamen,
and many others will be under the charge Of
rebel Yankees. Recruits are pouring into
Savannah. and great preparations are making
to join the rebel army in the border states
for an attack on Washington. There is great
excitement in Savannah, and all union men
are etfectually overawed.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
THE NEWS FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, April 27.-The government
propeller Essex landed at Fort Carroll on Sal
ler's flats, last evening, number OF troops
and munitions of wan and then proceeded to
Fort McHenry, landing troops and munitions
there. The receiving ship Allegheny is now
at Fort Mclienry.
Several vessels were overhaued on Thurs
day, in attempting to leave Baltimore harbor,
and were detained. :,
The Howard troops of Baltimore were called
out yesterday, and proceeded at a brisk trot
for Jessup's cut, to reconnoiter. 1t is three
miles from Annapolis Junction, where the fed
eral troops are passing.
Private II. Needham, of the 9th Massachu-
setts Regiment, died at five this morning, at
the Lombard street infrmary. He was struck
on the back of the head with paving stone,
at the Pratt street riot, having his skull irac'
tured. He had spoken but single word since
then, which was in answer to the question
whether he had family He said no, but 1t
IS believed that he did not comprehend the
question, as it is stated that he has a wife.
His skull was trepanned, and every possible
attention was paid to him by the medical fac
uty and the Sisters Of Charity. Funeral on
Sunday.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
LATEsr FROM ANNAPOLIs.

ANNAPoLIs, April %. Two hundred and
fifty men OF the eighth New York regiment
have been ordered to Annapolis Junction
where the Twelfth is now stationed.
There is a current rep 1T that two men were
hung, yesterday, on the brig Perry for being
false. The troops expected last night have
not arrived
An immense mail, just from Washington,
goes to Perryville BY the transport Commerce
The New York papers bring fifty cents apiece
in Washington. The weather is very warm
Temporary barracks are being erecting for the
troops in place of tents
Worcester daily spy., 1861-04-29
INTERESTING rRoar BOSTON

BosroN, April 27.--Forty rihed cannon
have been contracted for by the state, and are
expected in a few days.
The Boston collector has received orders
not to grant clearances for any port south of
Delaware bay.
The first and tenth regiments expect to
leave early next week. The Irish brigade,
and also Fletcher Webster's regiment and Il
battalion of volunteer infantry under Major
Dodd, are auxiously waiting call.
The citizens committee OF one hundred, ap-
pointed to collect and distribute funds to the
families of soldiers, met to-day in the senate
chamber Chiet Justice Bigelow chairman.
Eloquent addresses were made by Gov An
drew. EX-Gov. Banks, EX-GUv. Lincoln, Ex
Gov Clifford Edward Everett, and Others
The proceedings were deeply interesting, and
the Massachusetts soldiers may rest assured
that their families will be well and kindly
cared for.
There was an enthusiastic meeting under
the Washington Elm, at Old Cambridge, this
afternoon, where speeches were made by JOEn
G. Paltrey, Ex.Gov. Banks, and others. Gov
Banks spoke for the great west, and said she
was alive with patriotism. He expressed CON
tidence in the result, for the arts, and sciences
and industrial pursuits are at the foundation of
all else, and where these prevail i'll time of
peace, victory will come in time of war.
AT the raising of flag in Chester square,
this afternoon, Edward Everett and Benjamin
+. Hallett made strong union speeches. Mr..
Everett was very eloquent. He said we set
up this standard my friends, not as matter
of idle display, but as an expression indicative
that in the mighty struggle which has been
forced upon us, we are OF one heart aud one
mind, that the government of the country
must be sustained. All former differences Of
opinion are swept away We forget that we
have ever been partizans. We remember ouly
that we are Americans.
Our volunteers go into our forts on Monday.
On Tuesday, another thousand men leave
Boston for the south There are over forty
companies formed and organized in this state.