The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-30
WAR ITEMS

ALEXANDRIA April 26.-It is reported that General
Harvey has been captured Harper's Ferry, and
sent to Richmond. Buffers Regiment from Massa-
ehusetts has arrived in Washington. Several South
have been arrested in Washington and ordered
to quit the city. The greatest excitement and conster-
nation prevails among the citizens of Washington.
many of whom leaving for the Sonth. The heights
at Georgetown are guarded by Federal troops. More
| troops expected Annapo from The North The
tone Of the Northern press is defiant and insult
| ing to the South.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The Republicans are terribly
alarmed, and preparations already completed for
blowing mp the Capitol and other public buildings in
case III successful attack
The United Stares navy and army is virtually dis
banded, which alarms the Admins ration exceed
ing degree. Upwards of one hundred designations
have been rendered within the past days. Several
hundred clerks in the various departments have also
resigned.
The troops express the greatest surprise at their
cepton and attack in Baltimore. They say they did
not expect any fighting. and only volunteered for
Washington, thinking it would be very fine frolic.
The foreign ministers view Lincolns proclamation
your Cabinet at Montgomery did. They look upon it
as good joke, and il has been the source of much
merrment amongst them.
1t is reported good authority that Chief Justice
fancy. and two other Supreme Judges have resigned
and will publish address to the world, declaring
Lincolns policy as unconstii u,ional.
Later from Arrico.
New ORLEANS April 25.-A rumor fron an authentic
has reached Brazos the effect that The Mexi
cans getting mp another guerilla warfare against
town of Roma had been paged and burnt. and many
American families murdered. Brownsville was also
threatened.
NEW ORLEANS. April 25.-Accounts from the upper
parishes say that the military spirit is increasing Vol
companies forming rapidly, and planters
Offering money freely.
ANOTHER Notwithstanding Memphis pa
per, the following is reported be the answer of
Governor Re, tor, of Arkansas, to Lincolu requison
for volunteers
nE cd llipnf a Of
from Arkansas. Nary one-see you d-m-d first "
DELAWARE FOR SEcEsl1oN-The Delaware State
in possession of the Secessonis;s. The Gov
of Delaware has responded to the requision
of the President, and will not.
Another Star to be nd1rd to the Confederate
og.-Richmond, April % The Virginia State
Convention has passed ordinance adopting the
Provisional Constitution Delegates will be sent
to the Southern Congress.
Arriro1of Prisoncrs-Alontgomery prl 25
Thirty prisoners from the steamer Star of the West
arrived in this city, Wednesday, from Mobile.
Arrested w ilmineton, n. c., April 25.-Two
men were arrested on the Wilmington and Weldon
Railroad. o-day. for cutting bridges, in order to
prevent the passage OF our troops.
Blockade Of Noufherm P,,ts &c-Alex andria
Va. Aprl 25.-Dr Decasts, of New Orleans, had
interview with the Brazilian Minister and sew
eral European Diplomats, yesterday, and also with
Secretary Seward, relative to the blockade of the
Southern ports i he result OF the interview has
not transpired.
General Scott says, in letter to the President
of the Richmond Convention, that he will
sign, and that he will defend the Union according
to his oath.
Arricni Of the Sere"M Reyiment-The New
York Seventh Renment has arrived here from
Annapolis. They had difficulty whatever.
NEW YORK. April 22-Business entirely
suspended. The largest Union meeting ever
known was held here Saturday night. 1t was ad-
dressed by Messrs. Dix, Baker, X. j. Walker,
Fernando Wood, John Cochran, Hunt and others.
I he city is unit for the Union.
Boston, April 22.-Fctcher Webster, son of
Daniel Webster, has addressed vast Union meet
ing here. He has raised regiment which is now
under his command
1NDErENDENcE, Mo, April 22.-The arms and
munitions of at the arsenal at Liberty have
been given up, having been seized by Missourians.
An immense secession meeting held here |
: thousands from the adjoining Counties aud Kan
sas were present. The secession flag was displayed
in many prominent places.
ST. JosErH, Mo, April ga secession flag |
was untured here to-day, carried through the
streets by mounted company aud afterwards
raised i'll Market Square without disturbance
There was great enthusiasm aud excitement and |
the secession feeling predominant.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, April 22.-The Arkan
SIS Convention has been ordered to assemble Oh
the 9th Of May.
Thomas Winans, the famous Baltimore mil
liouaire, has offered his entire fortune Of 81 .OUO
OOU to the support Of the Southern cause. Three
cheers and tiger for the noble fellow.