The Placer herald., 1861-05-04
LATEST BY PONY ExPREss-..ExCI.
TING INTELLIGENCE.

u.ocl.mation OF the President -. Great
Mot at Baltimore; several Massachusetts
soldiers killed--Burning Of the Armory
at Harpers' Ferry.
The Pony, with news from St. Louis to
the night Of the 22nd Of April, arrived at
Carson City on Wednesday. The following
IL taken from the dispatch Of the Sac .
Union:
ST.. LOUIS, April 22d.-The President is
.ued his proclamation on the 18th of April,
stating that there is insurrection against the
Government in several States; that laws for
the collection Of the revenue cannot be ex-
ecuted, conformably to instructions which
REQUIRE duties throughout the country to be
uniform; that States had further threatened
10 grant pretended letters Of marque; there
fore the President deemed it advisable to set
on foot blockade Of competent force,
which will be posted to prevent the entrance
or exit Of vessels from ports Of the seeded
States.
The war feeling in Canada is aroused, and
six hundred men from Quebec and Montreal
were ready to leave for Boston to enlist in
the United States service.
The colored residents Of New York are
about to form mounted company for the
service of the Government
Lieut. Jones, commandant at Harper's
Ferry, hearing that 1900 Virginia troops
were marching against him, set fire to the
arms and buildings, which were all burned
up.
There has been a great riot at Baltimore
10 pass through that city on their way to
Washington, were attacked by mob who
threw stones and discharged pistols at them.
The soldiers fired at the mob killing several.
Three soldiers we're killed and several woun-
ded. The mob increased and the Mayor
tried to stop the riot. After several hours
fighting the mob was dispersed. Martial
law was proclaimed. The citizens of Bal
,imore and vicinity destroyed the bridges
and railroad tracks. The bodies of the
Massachusetts soldiers were to be sent home.
Gov. Hicks informs the President that no
more troops can pass through Maryland to
Washington, except for the defense of the
capital.
The N. Y. Evening Post learns that Jeff.
Davis, at the head of the Confederate army
WAS marching toward Washington, and
there was great activity North in conse-
quence. This is purely sensational. Items
somewhat similar, in reference to the move
ments of Davis have been received several
times. There is no reliable information
that Mr.. Davis has been away from Mont
gomery, since he too charge of the Con.
federate Government.
Washington city is filing with troops.
Regiments for the southern army are
being raised in Tennessee. The secession
feeling is intense.
Philadelphia dispatches state that the
President will call for additional troops
from Northern States to make up the def
cheney caused by the refusal of the Border
States to furnish their quota.
A great Union meeting had been held in
New York.
Delaware will send her full quota of
troops.
Private dispatches from Baltimore say
that the Union men there have no hope un
less The Government occupies the city with
an overwhelming force.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company
have supplied their vessels with cannon,
muskets, cutasses and ammunition, to secure
the protection of passengers and treasure.
Orders went out some time since to sheath
their boats with iron, so as to enable them
to run down the privateers Or pirates which
may attempt their capture.
A sword from the citizens of Taunton,
Mass. has been presented TO Anderson.
There is great excitement throughout
Missouri. Secession flags are hoiste1, and
officers Of the Federal Government are
threatened with hanging.
The Virginia secession ordinance was pro-
claimed at Richmond, on Friday, April 10th.
The news was joyfuly received at Charles
ton.
The Confederate loan for $4,000, 900 has
all been taken at New Orleans.