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Noyeme nts Of Col. Anderson Gmp0r-
gant Statement relative 20 LOhn e.
BreCk snTidge.
Harrisburgh, May I5th.

Harrisburgh, May 18th.
Col Anderson arrived here by the Pennsylya
MIA Central Railroad at O'Clock this afternoon
He remained bus few minutes. y large mum.
Der of the members of the Legislature, Gov,
Cartin, and other officials were present together
with an immense concourse of people Twelve
companies of military from Camp Cursin turned
out and were drawn up at the depot TO receive
him. The Colonel was greeted with loud and
repeated cheers lie stated TO Gov Curtin that
John c, Breckenridge would join him at Gin,
cinnati to take Il command under him iAnder.
son.l
This announcement created profou SILLY graft
flying senaation among all classes.
Col. Anderfon also stated that the Euro pean
steamer yesterday brought a large quantity Of
improved modern arms for the federal Govern
ment, and each succeeding steamer would bring
more. He expressed the utmost ccnf lcnce in
the final success of the federal arms and recon.
struction Of the Union on the original basis.
The action of neither House to day was lm.
portant. They are not ready to adjourn to-
morrow noon according to their previous deter
mination.
Two more companies of volunteers from
Pennsylvania Co, arrived to day
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We learn that Gen. HOPKINS, of Rutland
has rendered his services for the next Vermont
Regiment. Gen. Hopkins has had a long ex-
erience in the details of military affairs, and we
know of no man now in our State more deser-
wing of consideration. From his practice, study
and experience having drilled as Adj. General
Vermont troops in former years, he has an ad.
vantage of all others that we know of-unless it
is that his health and unfortunate deafness, at
patriotic desire which he now expresses. We
hope however, that this may not prevent his
getting such position as he really deserves
and which would be acceptable to himself He
is now engaged in drilling companies
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81. Louis. MAY 18th

~. Louis. May 18th.
The case Of Capt. SIC. Donald came up before
Judge Treat this morning. The writ was served
on Gen. Harvey who answered IN writing in eff
feet that the person Of Capt. Mcdonald not be-
ing at the arsenal or within reach Of the officers
q the courts, could no: be produced, that he de-
pi9red as much as any one the state Of things
existing here but was bound 10 maintain the
higher law OF the Government over every ef
fort At rebellion that Capt. Mcdonald was taken
prisoner while lending his eountenance 10 the
support Of an assembage cf men whose every
act move and design was il opposition 20 the
Government 1t the States-rhat he doubted
whether if Capt Mcdonald was still held the
arsenal he would he justified m delivering him
up, upoa the demand that had been made upon
him thst the whole matter had been referred TO
the authorities at Washington, and that he
should swait and endeavor strictly to carry out
the instructions he might receive in relation
thereto
Neil Wright, one OF the counsel for Me-
Donald, entered demurrer and Judge Treat
postponed the matter till the regular session
of the 8urt on Monday next, as the question
presented Is Of grave imp 1rtance, and one
which, if decided in Chamber. might reopen
the whole case Hereafter.
After an examination Of many witnesses
the coroner's jury returned the following YER
dict in the Camp Jackson case:
That the several victims OF the events
which took place at Camp Jackson on the
10th of May came to their deaths from gun
shot wounds inflicted by musket balls dis
charged by certain United States volunteers
under command of Gen. n. Lyon, Coils F. p.
Blair, Il. Bernstein, and others"
The examination Of witnesses relative to
the Walnut Street tragedy on Saturday eve
rlng IS not yet finished.
TIE application for writ of habeas corpus
in TIE case OF Capt. Nc Donald Monday, was
not granted by Judge Treat, in consequence
Of the petition being attested by Justice Of
the Peace and could not, therefore, be rec
oTgnized by United States Court.
| Yesterday, L. 5. Commissioner Hickman
visited the arsenal to testify to McDoaald's
affidavit, and was informed by Gen. Lyon
that Capt. Mcdonald was a prisoner of war
and moreover he was not in Missouri. The
affidavit of the prisoners brother was then
properly attested and a writ issued returna
bic at eleven o'clock this morning.
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From Washingron---- Additional Regi-
ments Accepted from New York.
Washington. MaY l5th.

Washington, May 18th.
a report is current that an engineer officer has
discovered the Vrginians throwing up defences
within spy glass view Of Washington This
may be repetition Of q former rumor at all
events it should be confirmed. /: is not at all
p robabIe that the Government would remain an
Indifferent observer Of the proceedings
AT the adjourned term Of the Court Of Claims
to-day, only one Judge (Loriugj was present,
who adjourned over to the 4ih Of July. The
presiding Judge Scarbargh having resigned
there is vacancy on the bench 70 fill which the
late experienced solicitor Gille:t's name has
been suggested by those who best know the pc
culiar qualifications needed for that place,
Duri0g the last month the average weekly re-
ceipts from customs have been not more than
25OOOO dollars. The Virginia and North Caro-
ina collectors like those Of other seeding States
have ceased to make re;uras = t1s Treasury
department
Marshal Fisher TOR the eastern district Of Vir
gnia is the JnIy Judicial offer Of that Sra,e
who has not resigned those FIR North Carolina
have separated their connection With the United
States
committee OF prominent gentlemen from
the State OF New York mad long interview with
the cabinet r. day. aud the result was their
consent 10 accept Of the services Of fourteen
additional regiments from that State This
meets with the concurrence of Lieut.. General
Scott. The committee urge more prompt and
effective measures with no halt in toe proceed
in.s.
The President has apnoip+od Geo z Terb,.
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The Convention at wheeling.

Wheeling, May ID.
The Convention has been occupied all the
morning with the speeches of Messrs. Wiley
of Monghalia and Paulsey of Mason on Mr..
Carlisle's motion of last night to recommit the
report of the committee on federal relations,
and report an ordinance of secession. Mr..
Paulsey advocated a provisional government
for the entire State.
At the afternoon session, Mr.. Paulsey
amended Mr.. Carlisle's motion, instructing
the committee not to report an ordinance but
in favor of the western counties voting for
State officers to fill the places of those now
only nominally filed. Mr.. Carlisle amend
ed that if the Richmond ordinance was rati-
fed on the 23d, a convention be called in
June to take further action if necessary. The
whole was referred to the committee. Ad-
iourned till evening
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EVENTS IN BALTIMoRE.-Prior to issuing
his proclamation on Tuesday afternoon, Gen.
Butler had a long interview with the Mayor
and several members of the City Council of
Baltimore. He made formal demand for
arms in their possession, After some alterca-
tiou with Marshal Kane, they were surren-
cred, upon an order from the Mayor. There
were about fifteen dray-loads, two-thirds be-
ing firearms, such as carbines, muskets, etc.
and a large quantity of pixies. Guards of
federal troops were placed over them. Tur-
bulent men and boys followed, yelling and
hooting portion of the distance to Federal
Hill. Some were armed with ristols and ev-
identity desired to commit violence, but were
restrained by the police. A large crowd of
Union men also followed, cheering heartily for
the troops
The arms surrendered to Gen Butler were
taken at Cuttings warehouse, so called. and
consisted of 2200 muskets and 1000 pixies,
the latter having been manufactured for the
city by Winans.
A large and enthusiastic Union meeting
was held Tuesday evening in the eastern Sec
ton of the city. About 1000 were present.
Gen. Butler and staff dined in Baltimore
Tuesday, every courtesy being extended to
them.
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Maryland furnishes ner quota ofTroops.
Gov. Hicks Proclamation for the same.
Baltimore, May 18th.
Ks issued the following proclamation

Baltimore, May 18th.
Gov. Kick issued the following proclamation
last night:
Whereas, tie President Of the U. S., by his
proclamation of the 18Th Of April. 1861, has
called upon me, the Gov. of Maryland, for four
regiments of Infantry or rilemen 10 serve for a
period Of three months the said requisitiOn be-
ing made in the spirit and in pursuance Of the
law, and whereas, to the said requistiun has been
added the written assurance o. the Secretary Of
War that the laid 4 regiments shall be detailed
10 serve With the limits Of the State Of Mary.
land or for a e defense Of the Capitol Of the u
s and not % serve beyond the limits aforesaid
now, therefore,, /, Thos Holiday Hicks, Goger-
nor of Marylhnd, do by this, my proclamation,
call upon loy4l citizens Of Maryland = volunteer
their services 10 the extent Of four regiments as
aforesaid, to serve during a period of three
months withIi the limits Of Maryland 'for for the
defense Of It'd Capital Of the United States 10
be subject under the conditions aforesaid, TO the
orders Of the commander in-cLief Of the army
Of the United States.
Given under my haud and great seal of the
State Of Maryland, at the city Of Frederick, this
fourteenth day Of May, 1861.
(Signed) THos. II HICKS.
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NEWS SUMMARY.

john A. Washington, the former owner
OF Mt Vernon, has joined the rebels.
The Syracuse journal Is predicting a
series e heavy breaks in the Erie Canal this
spring.
Two Of JEFF. Dayis's piraticaI cruisers
haze yentured into Long Island Sound and
been captured.
Mrs. Lincoln, wife OF the President, at
tended Mr.. Beecher's Church at Brooklyn on
Sunday.
Lieut.. Meade, one Of the Fort Sumter
officers. has resigned, and viii enter the Viz
ginia army.
The belief Is general at the West ths'
southern troops will yet attack the forces at
Cairo, notwithstanding all assurances to the
contrary.
Mrs, James X. Polk is President Of
society Of Nashville ladies, organized for the
purpose of making clothing for the Confede-
rate army.
1t Is said that considerable numbers Of
pistols have been found in barrels Of dried
apples put up in New England for the South
ern market.
Col. Raupt, the well known engineer Of
the Hoosac Tunnel. has made proposals 10
the Government, 10 raise the vessels sunk AZ
Norfolk, in sixty days
The friends OF the brave veteran, Gen
Wool, will receive with rare qualification tie
intelligence that be will soon be detailed 70
active and honorable duty in the suppression
OF the existing rebellion. This Is as ii should
Be.
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Gov. Hicks replies to Mayor Browns charge
that he authorized the destruction of the
bridges.
He denies the charge, and says that if the
Mayors Communication and accompanying Ger
tifcates has induced any person to doubt his
true position in the premises, he respectfully
asks a Suspension Of judgment until sufficient
time be offered him to collect necessary proc
and show as he shall be able to do, most con.
clusiyely, that the destruction Of the bridges was
part ofIthe conspiracy Of those acting against
the Government, and was known and proclaim
cd in other parts OF the State before the destruc-
ton was consunmated. But any person who
knows his opinion of George z. Kane and Enoch
L. Lowe will at once admit that he would be
very slow to assent TO any propositions emsnating
from, and endorsed by them. Their introduc-
ton into his chamber at a late hour of the night
TO urge his consent to the preparation of
lawful act, was not calculated convince him
OF the prPpriety or necessity of that act Men
do not readily take counsel of their enemies
The city is quiet this morning. Members Of
the Mass chusetts and New York Regiments are
strolIing through the streets wholly unarmed,
generally in couples, having full confidence as
they asset, in the loyalty of the city.
RumorF are afoat that General Butler will
make other arrests to-day Of these in high posi-
lions,
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Fort Kearny. MAY III

Fort Kesrny, May iith.
|. The California Poney Express passed here at
half paste O'Clock this afternoon with the fol
lowing summary Of news
San Francisco, May lst.
The steamer Golden Age sailed 10 dsy for
Panama carrying 2so passengers and S4ssl000
in treasure, Of which l32 600 goes 10 Englard-
There is ara active demand to-day for -four wheat
and barley ; the two former for England and
the latter principally for New York. No abso-
lutte advance IN prices has been realized. tut
holders are firm. I he increased demand fgr
produce, and sterling hills II exchange has its
efect upon purchasers Of breadstuifs for foreign
account The limited treasure shiDped 70 dag
shows the effect Of the war news and the appre-
hensi0B that privsteers may intercept the Cali
iornia steamers IN the Gulf Of Mexico TX
change on New YORK Is az 5 a 8 per ct, premium.
Money is pleaniy Il tie ordinary rates. In gen
erai merchandise, there ~ ne change 90 report 70
pricr. Business is extremely dali, the atteB-
tion Of merchants being mostly absorbed in dis
cussing tie war news.
The latest dates received are % the 22d Of
April, announcing the secession Of Virginia the
lighting Of the Massachusetts troops az Balti-
more, and the reported marching en- Washing
ton by JEFF. Davis. The Union spirit is thor
oughly aroused By this news II this city the
Republican party is taking advantage Of this
spirit 70 bring out partizan ticket for the mu-
nicipal election, which is 20 come Of on the Z2d
instant hoping 70 Incite enthusiasm enough 20
defeat the Peoples party, which has 50 long been
in power.
The Peoples organization have passed resO-
lutions quite as strong as Republicans in favor
Of giving support 70 the Authorization in al
efforts 70 preserve the Union.
Union meeting. without distinction Of par
ty. has also been called, witch promises 70 be
monster demonstration.
The few sympaihizers with secession are very
quiet under the prevailing sentiment against
them.
At Sacramento last evening, daring a public
reception Of Senator Latham, some parties cheer
ed for JEFF. Davis. which produced row. attend
ed with the drawing Of weapons and the injurag
Of several person, when the police interiere3 and
restored order.
Many Union clubs have been formed a. San
Francisco and all the principal towns, who re
pudiate the idea that California can occupy .
neutral position between the North and the South
IN the war.
The Assembly have reconsidered the vote
which defeated the bill calling 9 cOngression2
election on the 10Th OF May, and passed - By
large majority. The prospect Is that the Se0sis
will concur, and that Cslif0rniG will be rep.e-
scented IL the loser House as well as the senats
during the extra session.
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Tte gntlana 9erala,
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 16.
APOLOGY.

We owe an apology to our Daily patrons
for the lack of news in our this mornings
edition of the Daily, and particularly to those
who did not receive the paper at all. When
the forms were nearly ready for the press the
page containing most of the reading matter
was unfortunately knocked into "pi," and
we had to make up our paper as best we
could. This also SO put us back that we
could not get out our paper in season for
the trains, and will account for their mona
rival. We exceedingly regret the circum-
stance, but accidents will sometimes happen
in the best regulated families"
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Casualty at BurIington---A West Rut-
land Man Killed
Special Dispatch to the Herald.
P,rl;po+op We Nav *

Special Dispatch to the Herald.
Burlington, VT, May Is.
At about half past eight o'clock this even
ing large slide occurred at the west end of
the tunnel on the Vermont and Canada Rail-
road extension in this place by which some
seven or eight men were wholly or partially
buried. Four or five were rescued, but one
Peter Hart of West Rutland it was impossi-
BILE to save, he being snffocated by the masses
of sand upon him. The oyerseer, Mr.. Church
i'll, was slightly injured in one leg. The
slide is very large one and will delay the
completion of the extension day or two
The roll call in the morning will be the only
method of ascertaining the number missing.
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The u. s. Sloop -of-war Vandalia from the
Cape of Good Hope arrived at noon. She car
ries 20 gnns.
Col. McCaHn's 18th Bihe Regiment has been
this day accepted at Albany, and ordered for i'm
mediate service.
Capt's. Eagle and McInstry went to Europe
in the AdriatiS to purchase steam gun-b for
Government Coast guard.
The Worlds dispatch says all telegraphic
communication south of Washington has been
suspended, the secessionists having removed "a
the wires.
A new com pany has been organizing embrac-
ing all the Southern lines.
European news is highly satisfactory TO the
Government.
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Col. Anderson at. Harrisburg.
CALAMITY AT BURLINGTON.
ofthe Empire City at New Work

The steam transport Empire City, has arrived
from Annapolis. She reports having seen a
number ofdecoy lights on the Virginia shore.
Six ships were at Annapolis.
In Chesapeak Bay, she spoke seven ships and
two barks bound in and the blockading steam
er Quaker City off the bay.
The steamer Coatzacolas is loading with pro-
visions and will probably sail to night with
regiment for Annapolis.
The steam transport Alabama has arrived
from Hampton Roads. She reports the steam
frigates Minnesota and Cumberland in the roads.
The steamer Pembroke has arrived
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From NashingtOn.-NO more chance for
Office NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Scarce.
Washington. MAY 18th.

WasuIHBLUuf May Iotu
In consequence of more important public af-
fairs engaging the attention of the heads of de
partments, no personal applications for appoint
ments are entertained. Owing to this arrange
ment the departments are now free from inter.
ruption by place hu nters.
Gen. Thomas says he has administered the
cath to some $4,000 and would consider 80 as
large margin for the whole number who had re-
fused He believed in no instance did a refusal
originate i'll disloyality TO the Union. The rea
sons most generally given by the parties them.
selves was that the Municipal authorities of
cities from which they came had promised to
provide for their families, and had no; done so.
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WHAT THEY THINK OF OUR REGIMENT
Al ALBANY.-Of their passage through Al
bany, the Atlas & Argus says:
) Reglmont of Vermont volunteers passed
down the Hudson River Railroad in the $40
train from Troy last night. They are by Tar
the finest troops We have yet seen among the
volunteers from any State. They look fit for
service.
Every man in the ranks . - every inch a
man. and not one OF them, from the Colonel
down to the last man IN the rear column, but
seems fully capable Of upholding the fighting
reputation OF Molly StaTk's State The
Green Mountain BOYS" will be heard from
down South
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Baltimore, May 18th,
a portion of the first Pennsylvania Regiment
arrived at Woodbury. this morning and halted
at Druid Hull Park The rest of the Regiment
are distributed along the lineof the road from the
Pennsylvania line down. 1t is expected that a
large body will come down TO day.
Early this morning Ringgoids artillery passed
through the city on their way to Washington.
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The Savannah News states that on the morn.
ing Of the 18th ult., heavy cannonading was
heard in the direction of the Carolina coast at
sea.
The ship James Guthrie arrived his morning
with reports to April 18th saw ship on fire with
ship along side taking off crew, and afterwards
saw burning vessel sink.
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tivity, efficient labor displace idleFzss. and Bal
iimore will be ia fact what she is entitled 70 be-
in the first rank Of the commercial cities Of the
nation.
Given at Baltimore the day and year herein
first above written.
BEs r. BuTLER.
Brig. Gen. Commanding Dept a. Annapolis.
Z. G.. PARKER,
1t Col Aid de Camp,
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SlcKLEs. BRlGADg--rhe New YorS cores
Pondent the Philadelphia Press says The
Hon. Daniel E. Sickles viii probably have com
maad OF Brigade. His re- iment Is nearly full.
He has purchased ~ cost Of -. 600. = superb
steel riled cannon. manufactured as present
for The Emperor OF Russia. A h0witzsr c0mpa-
~, with two fine brass pieces. will also be at
:ached to the Regimen.
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Appointments.
Washington, 18th.

Royal Ruck Register Of Land, Office at Ne
braska city, and James st. Clair Register at
Maryette, Mich, also Jacob Knoble, Post NJ as :
ter at Reading, Penn, a. p. Bassett Post Mas.
ter at Toledo, Ohio, Nathan A. Muulton P NJ.
at Newburyport, Mas.
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The second Maine Regiment.

1I-1IJlI
The End Maine Regiment left boston at six
O'Clock to -night for New York by Fall River
route
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Gen. Harvey on Tuesday published an ad-
dress to the people of Missouri, exposing the
secession principles of the troops captured
Camp jackson, and declaring that the whole
power of the United States government will
be exerted to keep Missouri in the Union :;
and no subterfuges whatever, in the form Of
legislature acts, will be permitted to harass
he law-abiding citizens.
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HEAD DRESS FOR SOLDIERS.

The following letter has been received by
Gen. Baxter, and is published for information
to the friends of the First Regiment of YER
mont volunteers that have been mustered
nto the service of the United States for three
months, and also the I'd and Sd Regiment
that soon will be, for three years. A speci-
men "Havelock" cap-cover can be seen at
the Office of Gen. Baxter, in this town, or will
be sent to any association of ladies who
apply for one.