Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-30

Annapolis Railroad.
His own convictions are that the only safety
Of Maryland lies in preserving neutral posi-
ton between the brethren Of the North and
South
IIo had hoped that arylandmght nave act
OIL AS mediator.
lie cant compel Maryland to take sides
against the Government, until it shall commit
outrages upon her. which should justify them
in resisting It's authority
The House referred the matter to special
committee, who are instructed to report in re-
gard 10 the legality Of special paymsn" by tho
banks.
They adopted au address to the people Of
Mary land, stating that the Legislature Will not
pass an act Of SECESSION but II the pcople de-
sire it, they will give them an opportunity to
declare for themselves their future destiny
81 LOUIS, April 81
The Republican states tnit GJy.JIcxson has
unreseryedly declared his policy to be peace, and
that hc convened tho Legislature only for the
purpose Of more perfectly organizing the militia
and putting the State OF Missouri in proper
attitude OF deieuse.
That he told Price, President Of the Missouri
State Convention, he tho that body ought not
to be called together Tor tho purpose OF passing
a secession ordinance that he Is III favor OF re-
tanning tbs present status, leaving 1t to err
culn,tlnc,s as tl5y nay aris3, 10 leiermine the
hest course for Missouri to pursue.
" ashington, Sunday noon, April q
The Capital is now safe from the attack Oh
southern Rebels There are full l5OOO troops
herr in hrst-rate fighting order. Ihcy would
like to hgGt too, tut Will have to goa little
further South to do 1t.
The Administration is determined 10 prose
cute this war with yigOr 1t has both PACK
6Jn3 aud muscle, as tns country Will m gjol
time see The Capital is lively place, ana
moIo Ike an army renGtN0us than the seal o.
legislation. You sec but lew soldiers IN the
streets. Gen. scott and the Cabinet are not
IDLE Rest assured the General Is preparing "A
doe or JcG. DAVIS and hls minlons, winch VIII
be- hard for them to take. IL j. propheslfd that
the whole South wall Je On their Knees bfGsuiB
for mercy within sixty day 40.
NEw YORK April -.
The 2oth Regiment goes N the steamer hcdar
the j.n IN the Columbia tomorrow. 2,OC0
brass belts, stamped with the Virginia coat Of
arms, were seizod to-day Col Sietson OF the
AstOr House declines all pay for ieedius the
Massachusetts, Volunteers.
NEW YORK April y.
Private adyccs from New Orleans state tina
the attempt to negotiate the Confederate Loan
isa failure. Suldics are rot paid yet, but well
supplied with provisions They are short OF
arms and ammunition
BlLrYoEe April p.
Payate $ IL Ncedham, OF the 9TH Mesa-
chusetts regiment, died this morning. lilo was
struck on .he back Of the head with paving
stone at the riot, having his skull fractured.
PnilApkLrHA, April, q.
Tho Ordinance Of the Secession Of Virginia is
published IL rcpeals the ratification OF the
Constitution Of the United States by Virginia
and resumes all rights aud powers.
Its stated IN the Mobile Papers Of the 2lst
OF April that, F." Col Brown ian0w csnnonadng
Fort Pckcus with 1000 men.
FGkpFRlcKsluRG, Md, April, y
4 dozen Americau flags were raised IN Baltl-
more on Friday, but the Chlti OF the follce or
dered all hags t. be taken down during tho session
Of the General Assembly. In some instance
there were reiusalS, aud arrests were made.
Northwestern Maryland is strong Tor the IN
ion. If the State seccdes Washington, Allega-
nv. Frederick and Carroll Counties will secedc
rom the State. The s,ren-t in the City is
about equally divided. The union men have
control oi the Barracks and arms. No trains
are running from the relay house aud Aunap-
oils Junction
BufuonE, April 81.
Propeller Essex landed at Port Carroll OF
Golfers Flats last evening with number o.
troops with munitions ti war, then proceeded tC
Fort McIlcnry landing troops aud munitions
there Several ships were ovorhauled on Thurs
day in attempting to leave the harbor, and de-
tanned.
The Captain General Of Cuba has refused to
acknowledge the Southern Commissioners oxcep
~ citizens OF the United States
1t is reported that Governor lstcher refuse
to let thu Confederate troops march througl
Virginia to attack the National Capitol.
HARRISBURG, April %.
Gen. Scott assured gentlemen yesterday tina
Washington is safe against all attack at present
Information confirms the arrival at W ash
inglon Of the Third New York and Eighth Mas
sachuse;ls Regiments.
4 dispatch from the President of the Phila
dolphia and Baltimore railroad says that th,
route via. Annapolis to Washington is open
and mails will be be regular
There seems to he no desire or intention tt
interfere
PmLADgLrHA, April pc.
\ private letter irom Baltimore says th
city is quiet, and troops are passing from An
napols to Washington without Interruption
4 conservative sentiment is predominant
Al feel more hopeful to-day
The Baltimore Sun says:
Six thousand volunteers are in Richmond
\ battery is being erected al Yorktown, anC
another three miles above Richmond. Ih
steamer jamestown is also being fitted 4
Richmond for war purposes
There will be % 900 trools in RicbmouC
Ivy Saturday.
The Baltimore San also has leader dis
claiming secession ploolivitcs. and says tn
Legislature AS no power TO pOss a secession
ordinance.
Inrri hnr. IL, Anil Dc Asr.n,,,in,