Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-01

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mediGtely-The Maryland Legislature De.
clare they haze no Right to Pass an Ordi
nance Of Secession Western Virginia Asks
arms to Defend Itself Against Secsssion-
Great Union Meeting in Baltimore Presi-
dent Lincoln Threatens TO Invade Virgiaia-
New York Purchasing arms in Earops.
New York, April 29.-The Croton Aque-
duct is guarded by the police, in consequence
the piers of the high bridge
The schooner B. d. Pitts, from Charleston,
brings twenty one passengers, including the
crew of the steamer NdshViLls; Jas. Tracy, a
native OF ireland, his wife and five children.
Tracy had declared his intention to become
citizen, and had q small farm, which was
confscated because he refused TO fight against
the flag he had sworn to protect. He was
seized, tied TO the fence, hands over his head,
and given 500 lashes. His wife was kicked
and otherwise il-used. .
Tracy served in the Mexican war under
Scott
The schooner R. r. Caglcr is to be made
gun. boat.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The troops called
out by the order Of to. day are all additional
to the $4,000 already required. The whole
number called for by the Government, thus
far, Isl volunteers by proclamation, $4,000;
volunteers for three years service, 10000;
regulars for five years service, $4,000; sea-
men for five years service, le,oOC-being
total of l5S, 900 men; that is, $4,000 week
before last, and SO, 600 to-day. Even this falls
short of the real number, as several States
send double the number of regiments asked
fer. t
Especial to the New York Herald
PHILADELPHIA, April % "A gentleman
Just arrived here from Wilmington, N. c.,
leaving there on Friday and Richmond on
Saturday, states that the people of North
Carolina were all up in arms, and were pre-
pairing to come North with several thou
sand troops for the purpose, as Gov. Ellis in
formed him, Of making an attack on Wash
iDgton.
The day he left, Gov, Ellis showed him q
dispatch which he had Just received from
Montgomery, stating that some 5000 troops
were on their way to join those of North
Carolina about to leave for Richmond, and
that it was the purpose Of the Confederate
Government to make an attack without q
moments delay-that if they were to attack
il, it must be dore before the Federal Gov
eminent had concentrated large force at
Washington.
He cenversed with Gov. Letcher on Sat-
Urday morning, and that the Governor told
him it was the purpose of the Southern
States TO attack Washington at once. He
Qetcher) had advised against it, but the
Confederate Government were for instant
attack.
He says he has no doubt the attack will
be made very soon, and at several points at
the same time, and that every little village
was bristliDg with bay Dets and people were
perfectly frantic. he says, further, that
Governor Ellis showed him dispatches from
Pensacola, dated 25th, from General Bragg,
stating that no attack on Fort Pickens up to
that time had been made. II was not his
| purpose to attack for some time.
FREDERICK, Nd, April 20 In the House
o.day petitition of 2l0 voters of Prince
Georges County, praying the Legislature to
pass an act of Secession Immediately, was
presented. Committee on Federal Relations
subsequently reported that the Legislature
possessed no such power, and the report was
adopted by the House without division.
T. HARRISBURG, PEHEA., April 29.-Intelli-
| gent gentlemen from Western Virginia
waited ON the State Administration in
vokiDg its influence with the National Ad-
ministration to procure arms to defend them
selves. They say that west of the Blue
Ridge can be held if the necessary arms are
given in time.
They said they were indorsed by the pub
lie sentiment of that portion of Virginia
State Administration has complied with
their request. g4.a
Philadelphia, April 3O-It is again de
MED that the person arrested was Ex Senator
Mason. r..H ..H.
BALTIMoRE, April Boa spontaneous
Union meeting was held last night in Balti-
more street, Twenty thousand people at
tended. Straight out Union speeches were
made, and the stars and stripes unfurled
amid oreat enthusiasm
Steamers are now seen regularly between
here and Perryville, making complete com
munication with Philadelphia. ..r
HARRIsBURG, PENNA April 30.-The Chic
Justice of Vermont who has resided in NORTH
Carolina for the past two months, arrived
here TO, day. He came with passes frou
Governors Letcher and Ellis, and says NortI
Carolina is almost unanimous for Secession
ANNAPOLIS, April 29.-Fortifcations com
msnding the railroad country, some twenty
miles from Annapolis, were thrown up yes
terday. Annapolis was made q military
depot yesterday. General Butler will remain
here.
From an attdchee of our Minister to Paris
Just arrived from Washington, we have re
liable information that 10000 troops from
the Southern Confederacy are in Virginia
The Administration have notified Gov
eTnor Leteher that one step Of advance from
Richmond will cause speedy invasion o
Virginia from the West
Farmers from Virginia have forced tn
Secession lines, and report strong Uniol
feeling few miles from the Capital.
We learn from private sources that th
SeeessiOnists saved 6.00omuskets at Harper
Ferry.
Saturday night the Superintendent of th
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad went to Wash
ipgton to get the road FROM Baltimore t
| Washington open, but met with no success:
1t is said that the Legislature refused .
pass the Ordinance of Secession by two
Thirds vote.
II is also reported that an armistiee of 81
days has been made, and the Secretary {
War has gone to Richmond. The latter tier
creates great dissatisfaction here.
PHILADELPHIA, April 3O.-Trains run fror
Baltimore to Wheeling, but are searched 6
Harpers Ferry, by Secessionists, who are a
along the route.
HARRISBURG, PENEA., April 30.-The Penn
sylvania Central road has given the Govern
ment frames for new bridges TO repair thos
q destroyed on the Northern Central. Larl
numbers Of workmen and engineers hay
been quietly concentrated at York for tn
> purpose, and will be protected by the troop
, 1t is the intention TO guard every bridE
: clear of Baltimore; after arriving at TIL
!, city, they win attempt TO pass around il an
y reach the Relay House, at the junction of Il
4 Baltimore and Ohio end Washington Raj
> roads. 10y
!. Should this prove successful, they vi
& hold the place permanently. --,
. NEW YoRK, April 30.-A special messe
ger sails on the next European steamer,
y purchase half a million dollars worth
. arms for this State. M
The 7Imss's special correspondent, fro
: Frederick, Nd, says direct vote on Sect
: hion in the House stood SO against l3 for
J The Senate has published an address
Z pying any intention to pass Secession 3
3 Senator Mason last night made vlole
Secession speech. va ~ y.-.-..I ..s.f..
. All the Union men are leaving Easte
! made ON private properly by an armed rs