Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-20

BALTIMORE, April l9.-Three thousand
troops from the North were expected this
morning. None have passed yet.
Hsrper's Ferry Armory was fired last night
and abandoned by the United States troops.
There was terrible scene on Pratt street
day. The railroad track was taken up,
and the troops attempted to march through.
They were attacked by a mob, with bricks
and stones, and were fired upon.
The fire was returned. Two of the Sew
enth Regiment of Pennsylvania were killed
and several wounded. The fight is still
going on.
There is intense excitement. The soldiers
are low forcing their way through. They
fired on the mob, killing ten.
THIRD DISPATCH.
BALTIMORE, April l9.-It is impossible to
say what portion of the troops have been at
tackled. They bore a white flag as they
marched up Pratt street. and were greeted
with showers Of paving. stones. The Mayor
Of the city went ahead of them with the po
lice.
An immense crowd blocked up the streets.
The soldiers finally turned and fired on the
mob. Several of the wounded hSVeju gone
up the streetin carts.
1t is reported there is dreadful work
BOlnB VI at tuC IdllIOhu
FOURTH DISPATCH.
AT the Washington Depot an immense
crowd assembled. The rioters attacked the
soldiers, who fired on the mob. Several
were wounded.
NEW YoRK, April ia private dispatch
from Baltimore says: "The position of our
10y citizens is becoming very critical. We
hope that the North will stand by us, aud
aVnN Nha - h. 4,
Capitol, will remember that there are m any
true men here. Our police force and man y
military companies are openly against the
Government
BALTIMORE, April l9-P. M,-The city is
in great excitement. Martial law has been
proclaimed. The military are rushing to
their armories. Civil war has commenced.
The railroad track is said to be torn up out
side Of the city. Parties threaten to destroy
the Pratt-street Briager As the troops passed
along Pratt street perfect shower of paw
ing stones Tained on their heads. The cars
have left for Washington aud were stoned
as they left. 1t was the Seventh Regiment
of Massachusetts,, which broke through the
mob. Three Of the mob are known to be
dead, and three of the soldiers many were
wounded. The Minute Men are turning out
BALTIMORE, April l9-Four o'clock P. NJ
A town meeting has been called for fOul
| o'clock. 1t is said there have been twelve
| lives lost. Several are mortally wounded
Parties of men, half frantic, are roaming the
streets armed with guns, pistols and mus
kets. The stores are closed. Business i!
suspended, and q general state of dread pre-
walls. Parties rushed into the telegraph
Office with hatchets and cut the wires. No
much damage was done.
R. W. Davis, of the firm Of Pegram
| 4 oh n.
riot, near Camden Station. 1t is reported
that the Philadelphians are now at the cute
depot. The Prelident of the road has or
deTed the train back, at the urgent reques
of the Mayor and Governor; they are already
cut off. The citizens who were mortalll
wounded were John Miraen, P. Griffin, AMI
G. Needham. Four of the Massachlsett
troops were killed and several wounded.
is impossible to learn their names.
AS far as astertained, only two Of th,
soldiers were killed belonging to OOmpan,
O. Their bodies are now at the Police
station. At the same station are fou
wounded-none fatally.
So far as known, at present. seven citizen
were killed. A dozen or so are seriousl,
wounded though it is not thought fatally.
Comparative quiet now prevails. Th
military are under arms, and the police ar
out in full force.
There is a large mass meeting here to
night, addressed by the Mayor. The Gov
ernor was present.
BALTIMORE, April 9-Midnight.-A meei
ing was held in Monument square. Th
State flag was hoisted. Tie Mayor said b
had telegraphed the President TO desist frol
sending troops through Maryland. Co
ernor Hicks said IL was folly 70 attempt
subiuRate the South, and was In favor of
reconstruction Of the Union lShouts OF N
neverl"l. The Governor said he shou