The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-30


lis. He has stationed a battery on the
heights, opposite the town, which can de-
-strOy it at an hours notice.
Washington dispatch, of Wednesday,
in the Times, says deputation OF Virginians
and Marylanders waited on the President
and demanded a cessation of hostilities IN
til after the session Of Congress. The
Presidents answer was prompt, decided,
and in the negative. One of the deputa-
ton said 70, 900 Marylanders will contest
the passage Of troops over her soil; to
which the President replied that he pre-
sumed there was room enough in her soil
to bury $4,000.
The Pawnee was at Washington.
A Washington correspondent says Dr.
Carrot, son-in-law of Gov. Wise, has sent
his wife and family to the North for safety.
A large number of Virginians are in
this city who have been driven away be-
cause they would not take the oath of al
legance to the State.
The most foolish thing yet proposed to
the Government, was that made by Gov
ernor Hicks and Governor Letcher that
they would jointly guarantee the safety of
the Capital. The Government declined
such protection, probably very much to the
disgust of the two rebels OF Virginia and
Maryland
A gentleman who was compelled to flee
from North Carolina, says that the seces-
siOnists are carrying all before them, with
out reference to law or order. They have
driven out many people who do not sympa-
thise with the movement and threatened
loudly to mob and hang Ex-Governor Gill
mer, who is persistently resisting the tide of
passion.
New York, April 28.-Advices from Sa-
vannah report several vessels waiting pri-
vateer commissions, which were expected
shortly. ~ 7s
Recruits are pouring in to join in the at
tack on Washington. All the Unionists
are overawed.
The surveying schooner, Howell Cobb,
landed troops and two cannon at Fort Car
roll, below Baltimore.
1t is reported that heavy firing was heard,
on Friday afternoon, in the direction of
Fort Monroe
The Herald says the British Minister sent
q Secretary to Montgomery who carried in
formation as to the course England will
pursue towards the Confederate States. 1t
is pretty certain the Commissioners will not
be received there officially
The HeraId's correspondent has from
high authority that Gov. Letcher notified
Mr.. Lincoln that no more oops will be |
permitted to march on Washington. Their |
purpose is to defend the soil of Virginia |
from aggression by the North. He further |
says, he will not permit the Confederate |
troops to attack Washington.
Gov. Letcher has issued proclamation, |
saying that in consequence of number of |
troops coming to Richmond without notice, !
and before their services have been required. /
he prohibits more doing SO, but to remain |
at home until required.
HERALD's DISPATCH, New York, April
29.-Gen. Lane is guarding the Navy Yard |
against resigned incendiary naval officers,
and has made several scouting expeditions
into Virginia, during one of which he cap
tured a secession flag.
The Kansas company called on the
President on Friday, who said if he had to
choose between the maintenance of the
L Mon and Liberty, and the shedding of
blood, there need be no doubt which course
he would pursue.
A Philadelphia dispatch to the Herald
says passengers from Richmond say that
Gen. Green of n. G. had arrived there and
rendered 10000 North Carolinians.
On Thursday Floyd had an interview
with Gov. Letcher.
The former has armed and equipped
| 500 men.
Hundreds of troops are arriving from
South Carolina, Petersburg and Georgia.
NEW YORK, April 29.-Ellsworth's Fire
zouaves expect to leave to-day.
Richmond papers contain the proclama-
ion of Gov. Letcher, ordering the return
If all vessels excepting the steamers James
own and Yorktown to their owners and
appeals to the people not to interfere, and
iiscountenance 8 all seizures without legal
authority, and appoints officers for the diff
erent rivers to see the proclamation car
led into effect.
The Wilmington, North Carolina, Journal,
# the 23d, states that the branch mint at
Charlotte was taken possession of on Satur-
lay, by orders from Gov. Ellis.
Troops are constantly passing through
from South Carolina and Geor-
gia for Richmond, and Gen. Bonham and
taft had arrived there.
Gov. Ellis has called for 80, 900 volun-
GERS additional to the regular militia, and
Ill organized corps are commanded to be
eady at an hours notice.
New YORK, April 29.-The Tribune's [
pecial from Philadelphia confirms gthe ar
est of Senator Mason. He is on his way
o Philadelphia
A private dispatch from Baltimore says |
hat secession is defunct there. Unionists {
ire again triumphant. The reaction was
in all parts of the State. {
On Wednesday the Custom House will be
cleared of traitors, and new appointees take
heir places. Secession flags have disap-
)eared.
Montgomery dispatches to the Charleston
Courier state that privateer commissions are !
icing prepared for issue as soon as Con-
sress declares war, which it will undoubt-
dly do. The instructions contain prohibit
ion to seize cotton in either British of
American vessels
New YORK, April ga vessel arrived ,
rom Wilmington reports the seizure of the {
teamer Uncle Ben and the Imprisonment of
he crew as spies, and vessels have been
unk in the harbor to block up the port
Fort McHenry was reinforced yesterday
1t is said that two ships have been seized ,
It Tappahannock, Va, and the crews i'm :
,risoned and required to take the oath of :
allegiance to the South. !