The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-13
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

VOLUNTEERS REFUSE TO TAKE THE OATH.-At an
early hour on Saturday morning last there arriv,
III this city, two members of the New York G9th
Regiment, which is now at Washington, under
command OF Col. CorcOran. These two men had
walked all the way from Washington, to this city.
on their way home, having refused to take the oath
which is administered to the volunteer soldiery
now rendering their services to the Federal Gov
errment. They stopped at the Southern District
Poilce Station, where they were kindly cared for
as they were in very destitute condition A yery
intelligent account Of their Regiment was given by
them from which it appears that when the Regi-
ment, nearly one thousand strong, was drawn up
In line tor the purpose of taking the oath, Colonel
Corcoran address, them in the presence of Mr.
Lincoln and Mr.. Seward. He stated in con-
clusion, that the oath of allegiance was about
to be administered, and requested all who
were unwilling to take it, to step forth, when
about one hundred of them appeared in front of
the ranks, and signited their unwilngness TO
tight against Southern men. The Colonel appeared
somewhat surprised, and remarked that if so many
deserted he would feel that the Goth had been dis
graced and after some explanations and various
arguments, he persuaded about eighty of them to
fall back into the ranks though they didt with appa-
rent reluctance. The balance could not be prevailed
upon to return, and were consequently dismissed.
Their uniforms were ordered to be taken off and
the prOpriety of them securing other clothing was
suggested. In this, however, they were only par.
tally successful, as they presented most pitiable
spectacle when they reached this city. They say
that they, in connection with others, were pre-.
vailed upon 10 90 to Washington by false repre-
sentations made to them and they emed quite
glad to get back. They were provided with proper
ciothlng by sympathiZing friends, well sutt
4TIent sum OF money to pay their passage to New
orh In the afternoon they left in of the boat;
| for ferryville.
| NEWS FROM NoRFoLK.-On SATURDAY. morning
the steamer Louisiana, of the Eay line which left
| this port on Thursday evening last returned tt
tne me e'y. Tne reports that reaching Fortress
1V oH liuay morning, it found that the
| WHhdm Setdon the steamer sent from, this mart
| to run between the Fortress and NorfoIt bad boan
seized by order OF the authorities of Viroip;a or
| was in the service of the Confederate Ciovar. -.
Captain Russell, of the Louisiana, proceeded in
| small boat to Norfolk to learn the causes and na
ticuars of the seizure, and if possible tn m POI
| some arrangement by which the commupicatinr
| with Virginia can be continued. The passenger
of the Louisiana were allowed to visit the war YES
sells lying off the Fortress, and they report tha
| there is much disatfection among the troops an
they openly express their sympathy with the caus
| of the South. The Harriet Lane Lire Yanke.
Patonee, Monticello and trigate Cumberland wer
lying off, but as yet have had no opportunity c
capturing any craft in the act of violating tn
| blockade.
In and about Norfolk. there is great activity an
the city is crowded with soldiers. On Thursday
an Alabama regiment, l66 rank and file, arrived
and are encamped near Fort Norfolk. They ar
spoken of as remarkably fine looking body @
men, thoroughly armed and equipped, efficient an
ready for service at a moments notice. Five DOW
erful batteries have been erected for the defence
the city at the following points Craney Island
Sandy Point, Marine Hospital, Fort Norfolk, an
the Bluffs, and any attempt to approach the city
will be met with resistance worthy of Old Vir
ginia. The troops are most amply supplied wit
provisions, and rank and file are now luxuriatin
ON green peas, soft crabs, new potatoes and straw
berries. On such kind of diet, there is not muc
] apprehension that any number Of the troops wi