Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-04-26
THE UNION MEETING.

~, New YORK, APRIL 20.
Inc meeting in Union Square this after.
noon was tremendous demonstration of the
People voice for the Union. Over 100 900
were present. Among the speakers were D.
| > Dickinson, Senator Baker. Mayor Wood
hichard A. Gorman and IL. j Raymond
- Il dispatch from New Orleans says that a
lexas armed vessel, the Matagorda, is after
the California steamer.
New York, April -.
1t Is reported that w. B. Astor offered to
give the Government s. 600, 600 aud to loan
1t SO, eco. 600.
"A vessel was seized yesterday with 1000
barrels OF powder bound for New Orleans.
New York, April %,
The steamer Yankee reports her arrival at
Norfolk on the afternoon of the l7th
Finding movements afoot to seize her, she
proceeded to the Navy Yard, and was placed
under Its guns. On the 18th, the Customs
officers came to seize her, but the cOmman
der OF the Yard refused to yield her, The
Pawnce towed the Cumberland to Fortress
Monroe. and after passing the Navy Yard sent
up signal rocket, when the match was APP
plled,a in an instant ships, ship houses and
store houses were in flames ; and 80 rapid were
they that commanders Rogers of theNavy and
captain Wright, Engineers, were unable to
reach point Of rendezvous, where boats were
waiting FOL them, and were left behind
Among the most valuable property destroy |
ed were the Liners Pennsylvania, Columbus |
New York. ION the stocks) Delaware Frig- |
ates- Alerimack, Potomac Sloops-Ger- |
mantown, Plymouth Brig-Dolph1ne; and |
a large quantity OF provisions, cordage, ma
chmcry; buildings of great value, not posi-
lively known. The Dock was blown up.
The steamship Pawnec, under Com
modore Paulding, on arrival at Fortress
Monroe, took about one third of Massachu-
sets Regiments, and proceeded to Navy Yard.
Found officers had commenced destroying
public property to prevent its falling into
the hands of the enemy. Had scuttled all
the ships except. Brig Cumberland, the only
one incOmmission.
Philadelphia, %.
Mayors of Norfolk and Portsmouth sent
Gag OF truce to Pendegrast, asking if he in
tended to fire on towns; he replied he W ould
only act on the defensive. But if attacked
he would fire on these cities. Excitement
in Norfolk and Portsmouth was intense. The
people Oi NOItDih eciZcu tne power MOUSE !
At Craney Island. Removed the powder to the
city making arrangements for vigorous de-
ence. Several Of the navy belonging to
Virginia. have sent in their resignation.
Philadelphia, April %.
The Philadelphia Anlertoan understands
rom reliable authority that arr ngements
lave been perfected by which from ten to
welve thousand men can be carried from
to VI ashiBgton per day.
\ piratical vessel Is said to have been seen
n the Bay.
It Is alleged that ahe is manned by 30 or
% men. She Is also said to have stopped
ug off Chester and compelled the Captain
o haul down the American Flag.
Private information from Baltimore to
tonday morning, SAYS the mob is powerless
O act with system. Arms were plenty, bnt
% ammunition. It is believed, however,
hat the people and mobs will unite to pre-
ont the passage of troops through the city.
nd troops viii be compelled to fight their
ray step by stop.