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oEyEEAL oRnER W. 9.
nrR HARRISBURG DISPATCHES.

H,RrIsFvRg, II April -, 1861
pr pu ston q this state arrived here this forenoon
With despatcle from thc War Department TO Governor
curtin and General Patterson. He loft Washington on
the regular att rnoon train Tor Baltimore arriving there
without obstruction. tlon aiehting al the Depot in
Baltimore HI was accosted by officer Of some sori
who inquired What his was where be WIS
from ana whence no WIS -oing lie says he answered
them an correctly and allowed TO pass without any
attempt beng made Il search him FOR despatches lie
brought a large number Q. letters from private inli.
vduals 70 their friends as the mails and telegraphc
communication hss been on since ast Friday.
Dr. ru'eston SAYS ne was very conrieously treated
In BALTIMORE that he vent to a hoiel, partook
OF lunch aud then chartered t,bm
to convey him 70 York ia IN rye - this place. whic
cost him sixty dollars. re stopped once in p,ssng
through Maryland but upon reaching the Pennsylvania
lnc hc was Immediately stopped, and was con:p1ally
made to give account or himself until hs arriyrl AZ
York where lie took a special train TO this city.
II II believed That the courteous treatment which
Dr. 7. received in Baltimore has something TO
10 with the arrangement agreed 70 between
the President aud Mayor Brown that Blltmore should
BE- orn to travellers II the troops would rot attempt to
~ through the PrcsiJen, agreeing not o order troops
through the city Il they not moesied IN passing
roufd Il.
rle penusyiyauia lroops we're withdrawn from the Vi.
saty * Bal, more by the special order Of the President
against ae advice Of secretary Cameron aud General
scott, Brt FOR such order they would have been prompt
Is rsnfcrccd en- Monday last with horse companies and
sbe,msns battery and provisions and by this time
should have been in Warrington by way or he relay
house.
Dr. puleson says he lcs,ned iu Baltimore that ave
Ihousand troops bad arrived there from Hnpers Ferry,
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AFFAIRS IN VIRGINIA.
THREATENED ATTACK ON FORT MONROE


BosroS, April a. 1851
The steamer S. r. spaulding arrived this morning.
Captain Howes reports tha he arrived a, Fortress
roe at eleven oclsck Saturday forenoon. There were
eieh, hundred regulars at the fort Tho State OF Maue
with the Fourth regiment, arrived soou after. The
troops transferred to tho United States sloop
OF war Pawnee, aud despatched 10 Norfolk TO All
In the demolition OF the Navy Yard Com nodore
Pauldipg had just returned from Washington, anl ex
pressed himself to Captain Howe 10 deefnnei manner,
relative to obeying hs instructions. The Pawnce cft
Fort Monroe Saturday night, The troops insg )od
spirits, all well and eager TO be at their post OF duty
II was reported that abou, 5000 Virginia troops
were In and about Norfolk, aud were arriv.
ing Captain Howes reports that the yirginians
talk of storming Fortress Monroe that the only pos
sble way OF taking II. That, however will be easy
matter az the fort, though large is surrounded by
canal thxtys six feet widc with eight feet o. water at
low tide. Tho land approach neck about one
hundred feet vide The government had given nstin.
cstion to tho residents in tho vicinity or impending
think the fort be takcn but calculate upon great
loss OF life
The j. r. Spauldng after leaving her troops proceeded
10 Baltimore TO take return cargo, but d not come to
her wharf The captain was informed that two hundrsd
had been under arms all night seize the steamer
had been ne reinforcement OF Fort cenry up 10
the time Of his leaving on Sunday There were about
hundred regulars IN Fort McFIenry
The Nirginans were erecting batteries al stogei's
Point opposite Fort Menroe, and overlooking Hampton
Roads.
Captain Howes reports the lighthouse al oapc Henry
noI Ih sh.ea a. Iour A N on the morning q The s
Carolina and Massachusetts,, lying ~ this port OF tho
late Rcstcr Ard Charleston line
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IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY.
Arms and Money Wanted Ty Defenders
OF the Union-susgestfon for an Armed
Neutrality, Sc, sc.

Arms and Money Wanted ny Defenders
OF the Union-suagestfon for an Armed
Neutrality, &C., sc.
The following despatch from General Ieeie CJmbe OF
Kentucky, was received in this city ye5ssrday:-
FRANKtoRr Ky Asri p, 1861.
To A. /. SAUNDERS
Mr.. Crittenden is absent Car re-. arms and money
for self defence in the Union when tn1 asva
I.sLIE COMBS.
The following is the reply
NV PORK, AprD "a, 1861.
To General LESLIE CoABs, Frauifort, BJ.-
General Wool sent your despatch % President by
express. No telcgraphic com n uai3s...n.
A. l. SAUNDEgs.
Mr.. Saunders also the following sonnuncat on Ia
the PRESIDENT
NEw ToTF, 4rril =, 1891
To His Excellency, ABRAHAM I-S-o-, resident Of tho
United States, Washington City, y c.
If the State of Kentucky the position Of strict
earned neutrality" remaining Ii tie rno7 not permit
ting troops from the Confederate States TO PASS ber
SOIL viii il be necessary for the federal government Ia
troops through that stite VIXEN required
send them South to suppress the revocon in the cotton
States? A. s. SAINDEEss, o. Paducah, Ky.
OF response to the above ne received for
several days, cut off as all regular cororcst0ns s be-
tween New York and Washington.
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FORT McHENRY REINFORCED.

HavRE Dr GRace, April -, 1sci.
gentleman passed here from Baltimore this morning,
whom the utmost reliance be plcad who states
that Tort McIlenry certainly reinforced with 600
men; aso that the Baltmoreans had planted To-
wards her The commando ordered itsremoval which
complied with Subsequently another cannon pointed
at her another side, which aso removed. u is
stated that agreement had been entered into between
the authorities OF Baltimore and the government for
building Of bridges at the expense OF Baltimore the
road would be in running order III ten days. No news
from Fort Pckens at Annapolis yesterday.
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WASHINGTON, April 2l--Nighi

WASHINGTON, April 21-Night.
one OF the river boats, the George Page employed
" the virginans last night secret SERVICE say
r tho transportation OF troops end munitions OF
Some prominent secsssc5sis from Virginia yesterday
aid a hurried ,islG 10 Wash~1ston.
The government has received message from the Go
ernor Of Tennessee, reply 70 quota of troops from
ast state He empbatcally says hs viii not comply,
ut would rather furnish fifty thousand against the
|orth.
Toops from the North we're s day expected to arrive
tre Much solicitude is expressed concerning them,
ut it is generally believed that they viii be successful
j their journey.
Whatever truth there may be 10 the report Of con
entration Of troops about twelve miles from Washington
six from Alexandria is certain that the secessioniss
earnestly at work, bat there no public knowledge
II their plans and purposes.
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NEGRO INSURRECTION.

PhItADELrIlA, April II, IsbI
gentleman has arrived in this city who left Annapo
lis yesterday he heard report there that negro
nsurrecon had occurred in Anne Arundel county Gen.
Butler of Massachusetts,, the services OF the
Eighth (Massachusetts) regiment to subdue the nsur
rcction.
Nejor Ames OF Massachusetts, hal ler,
Gcn Butler taking 70 have the rails Ire-
laid the Annapolis road. They had been clreAly
taken up by the railroad company.
No difficulty apprchcnded in again opening ,se
road TO Washington.
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GOVERNOR LETCHER ORDERS THE GUS
TOM HOUSE At WHECLING SEIZED.

From the Wheeling Intellgencer April 2O.1
Information entitled TO credit odged at the posc
eice last night to the effect thc. an order had been
issued by Governor Letcler more Of the state
military companies here 70 take and occupy the Custom
House. The information was promptly acted upon and
put in possession OF the Mayor ard other
parties, and despite all precautions make secret move
ments, soon spread Ike wldre through the city
In less than hour HUNDREDS OF people cangreeated
about the Custom House to tender their services fo ta
dcfcDce and the utmost excitement prevailed When 10
became known, however that the CRY authorities v,ud
take the matter in hand and al necessary precau-
tons for the defence OF the proptv the eersatJn cooled
down and the people quietly Dispersal
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DIVISION or VrPGrNrA

[From the Wheeling Inte', igencer, April az
We are informed that there s strong movement ON
foot among many Of the counties the Aerlary
urging general convention n .hs city early n Nav Il,
look TO such action as shall be cessary or
movements Of Eastern Virginia and other parts OF the
State against the government. The object y a new orga-
nizaton either as state part of other state
under the federal flag We have Deen requested by feve-
raj Of friends in the back counties give the notca
prominent place in columns 20 that the Union rneu
may promptly take such action In the premises az nav
be necessary II Is needless say that we heartily en-
dorse and encourage the movement.
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LETTERS FROM THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.

tHfT0HHFF bHFi ApTII y, IsbI J
After leaving jersey City we proceeded on our way
through New Jersey amid the firing Of guns the cheer
ing Of the people and the waving OF handkerchief No
thing Of interest occred until we reached Philadelphia
at about half past two O'Clock A. NJ, where halt
made TO make arrangements for our transportation FOR
ward We were told by the railroad company that they
would not take AZ on through Baltimore the Batmo
rsans were reported W hare torn UP w rails and dssiroy
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BE4IiER OF DISPATCHES FROM SEVENTH
REGIMENT.

NORTHEAST, April "A, 1851.
Officer Mortimer Thompson, OF the New York Seventh
regiment, passed here night his way to New York.
bearing dispatches Of the greatest Importance. He
crossed Chesapeake Bay last night in open boat.
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he Seventh Regiment
In Washington
Special Messenger on His
Way to New York.
f..sen Davis and Gen. Bealregard
in Rkhmsnd.
arrangements for an Attack on
the National Capital.
Necessity for More
Northern Troops.
OF PROVISIONS IN WASHINGTON
Interviews Between MarylanderS and
the President.
. >o--~~-~-..--.>~.,,-
IPORTANT SPEECH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS.
,gWTUCVV VIII REWkTW WcUTnkI.
yEWS FROM FORT PICKENS.
Of Troops from New
York,
&C., &C., &c.
IMPORTANT FROM WASHING TON.
he Very --latest from tho National
Capital.
IMPORTANT FROM WAsHiNGTON

WASHINGTON, April "a, 1851.
The Seventh regiment Of New York, and Eighth of
sssachusetts have arrived safe here learn that the
.itary authorities have just sent special messenger
your city TO send troops as fast al possible with
many field pieces as be obtained as Washington is
danger and time is to be lost in forwarding REIN
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ed INC Bridge We we're kept arms until four O'Clock
NJ, when we oSr ked board me steamer Boeton
10 proceed through Chesapeake Bsy sod no tho Po.o-
mae 10 Washington. Eal Il been le.l 10 the rsg
mert 10 decide, we vcold Lave forced r@
sage through BaltiEore at ali hazards. As II
was, some Of. tie dsarnDirtmsnt worn OF
BY the sup9csitsn thai We would proceed direct to
Washington, and that we would probably lard there
Moniay morning; b1t IT is now twelve ococx On Mon
day and uncertainty prevails &c to our ulimste destna
tion.
TIE frgate Constitution IS lying here, also the Boston
troops board u steamer rroa a.vTe 20 Grace and
viii probably accompany Us wherever we CO. IL s 81.
most impossible 20 wri.e, We haveover one thousand
men On board and o0t Of the question:
As scon as we reach destination win write more
fully
ASSArous, Maryland, April %, ls5l-2P, NJ
Ny DEAR rATHER-We landed here last evening" and
encagpei at the government Naval school, We intended
10 march al once but learned from the officers Of the
Naval Depot that it would be impossible obtain any
transports for the sick and wounded, any s.or,s
supplies 50 We have waited unti no. for supplies and
reiuforcemen;s We expect dHculty In getting through
TO Washington, as Maryland s greatly excited and in
arms. The railroad track Is torn up and We shall be
obliged TO march the whole way.
have only time to write you lire Il viii write again
when get 10 Washington which VIII be in two three
days
STEAMER BosToS, /
HARBoR OF ANSlroils, April 4, 1861.
DEAR FArur-We are about TO land, and shall form
camp at annapolis for the purpose cf king this de-
pot for the arrival Of troops As soon more troors
arrive VIC shall proceed to Washington.
The Massachusetts, troops also hero, but their
steamer IS aground They said to have been
aground by secessonst pilot and IL is said that the
captain Of the boa is in IRONS and that the pilot has
been shot The secessonsis made attempt to ssze
the Constitution school ship lying here, but the
rdshipmen tore u2 the railroad tracks and prevented
their reaching this place.
The war seems to have begun and have got into the
sport, but am determined TO sand By the Stars and
stripes to the bitter end. shall do my d0ty at every
haZ1ri. We will show these traitors before are
through with them that as brave they, and
believe that God and the right are our side,
must succeed.
TROOP SHP BlsroN, ASN4porIs, Nd.
DEAR FtInIn-An well aud In good spirits. We Intend
TO land here and march to Washington; distance thirty
i've miles Will take and a half days ID march H.
VII telegraph when ] ge. there II ! George and
hobart Haws wish you 10 inform their folks that they
are all well. Your afectionate son.
Uu u chrrENnrp
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PRICE TWO CENTS.
ADDITIONAL PROM NORFOT,K
STATEMENT OF GAIT. OSBORNE, OF THE scYoaN

NI Is.uN3'1 VF VAT = U AtAt aNEUONliK
LEROY.
Capt osborne, Of the schooner Lero7, Toln rolA u,
the Goth nst with cargo OF c7rn reports that &c en-
pericIced great difficulty 10 getting ns vessel tho
harbor permit of clearance was als. refused but
Capt Osborne assured the authorities .aat he should ap
ply the Commander or 5unbs .or assistance,
and II ssfu be would sick the schooner
IN N have Ber fall prize 70 the seces5 onstB Alter
sderabe egotaon between the captain, the owners Of
the corn end the autories permit vas finally granted.
The capan Of the only Tow bca. u pors upon be-
ing applied 70 TO tow the Leroy OF q The hsrbor, in
formed Captain Osborn thai would 10 apeasure 10 him
10 sink the id schooner tina! would no. tow her
10 sea- After considerable tlcrly Captain Osborn
ceeded in getting out OF the harhT an1 n the evening,
Whe at anchor IN the roads, witnessed tho burning or
the lazy yard. The Leroy hrngs 20 New York Grip
PIED sailor whom the authorities q Norfolk bac refused
TO assist
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yM. + CALENDER.
NAVAL ACADEMY,

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, April %, 1851. !
DEAR IAIInR-We arrived here last night We have
taken entire possession OF this town. If had not tho
rebels would, very comfortable The
bels have all the rails up from here TO Washington We
first thought would have 10 march it, aud may have
10 yet but believe the United States troops at work
lay ing down the track again. | will write you again
soon But You do not hear from do not be alarm
ed as there are great many stories in the New York
papers. Tie Tribune stated that lost fifty men al
Baltimore il is all nonsense all well aud in good sori $.
Your alcctionate son, VIM i. CALENDER.
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IMPORTANT FROM ANNAPOLIS.

THE SEVENTH REGIMENT AT ANNAPOLIS
RAPID CONCENTRATION OF TROOPS AT
THAT POINT.
One 0. the detectives aceompanys~ the Seventh regi-
ment, who left Annapolis on Tuesday Afternoon,
reports that the Massachusetts troops under Gen Bat
ler Eighth regim ent and the New York Seventh regi
men, were stl in Annapolis, occupying TIE grounds OF
the Naval Academy. Gen. Butler had taken possession
Of the telegraph and also Of the railway station He hal
also seized sea ners which plying between
Annapolis and Havre dc Gra;e the voyage occupying ave
and half hours.
The troops short Of provisions but supplies went
on last night from Havre dc Grace. thousand
men, chiefly Pennsylvanians, were at Havre dc Grace
embarking rapidly rs possibly Tor Annapolis, whese
it was supposed they. would all arrive by noon on
Wednesday.
The track had been torn up between Annapolis and
Washington railway junction Inc first break was re-
ported to be about ten miles from annapolis.
General Butler proposed to repair the read, AM pro
coed by rail if possible Failing il that 10 march direct
for Washington--dstance forty miles.
II was understood in Annapolis that every available
defensble point between Annapolis and Washington wac
fortified and occupied by rebels from Bahmoro and else
where.
II is believed the march will commence tonight.
The detective from whom this information obtained
brought on the mails Of the Seventh regiment. The
troops waiting the arrival Of the three regiments
that left New York on Sunday, viz: the Sixth Twelfth
and Seventy first. As these arrive II is expected
General Butler win proceed 70 Washington. II Is said
that the road s lined with secessionists ambush,
ready to re the troops they advance. The detec
tive met quantity OF provisions the road fer the
troops, therefore they in danger from starvation
PnIrADnPma, April "a, 1861.
nr tba otof
rived here this evening, having in charge four sick
comrades He left Annapolis Tuesday afternoon at three
O'Clock, and thinks that 1t mpos sbe for them ;h
Washington saIay.
The Massachusetts, regiment reached annapolis on
Sunday, an found the United States ship Constitution
occupied by the secessionists, they being engaged
Converting her into battery. The secessonsts wcrc
driven out Of the ship and she oved o into tho
stream by the Maryland, but after doing 90 grounded
Some guns hoisted out Of the Constitution an
then she noa.ed or but the Maryland then grounded and
fast when tAe Seventh regiment arrived aud re-
manned when bur informant left.
Both regimeks--il,e Massachusetts and New York
seventb2had Yfcred much FOR the wgnt q ;r0vison
: and vgaleT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-10
QUARTERS Co. c., I'd N. C. INFANTRY,


At meeting called by Capt kenan, GA this 4th day OF
October 1861 motion, Serg Carr was called to the
chair and Robert Teachey requested to act secretary
On motion of 1t. Hnson; committee OF three was ap-
pointed draft resolutions expressive OF the sense of the
meeting.
Committee 1t. J. W. Hinson, segt. NJ Stanford and
Private 4. Miller.
fa motion of Capt Kenan, the chairman added to
the committee.
Subsequently the committee reported the following,
WHEREAS it has pleased Almighty God IN the dispense
ton OF Providence to from Us our friend and
fellow colder, Private G. SUTHERLAND, of Co Co. I'd NJ
c. Infantry Fay the last tribute of respect to
one who intimately asso lated with Us, both as
friend al d soldier; therefore
Res0Ued ST. That in the death of @. c. Switzerland we
have lost an amiabe and noble riend and prompt and
efficient soldier and that the vacancy which has been made
in our ranks by the cali of Maker cannot be easily sup
piled. ;. -.
ever found be young man OF great devotion and
pey and possessing ali the steady and sodiery haes OF
mat age.
Communion arms and hereby tender to the family OF the
deceased heart cit sympathies
eSOlUed 4, That wear the usual badge OF mourning
for thirty days
Rsoi0ed 5 That copy of these resolutions be sent to
the family of the and to the wilmington NoroS
and Petersburg apers, with request for publication
On motion OF Private w. II. sloan, the resolutions were
adopted.
ON motion of Sergt. Stanford, the meeting adjourned
L. B. CARR, Chm.
ROBERT TEAcHY, Sec'y.
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District Convention.

Pursuant to public notice. delegates from the counties
OF Wane, Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, Johnston AMI
Cot; assembled at the Baptist Church in the town
OF 3ods5oro On Tuesday the lst day of October, for
the purpose OF nominating catdlae to represent the
3rd Congressional district in the next Congress of the
Confederate States of America and also to appoint an
electOr tor the district.
VIM. c. Bryan, Esq, Of Wayne. was called TO the
chair, and f. A. Noseey Esq OF SAMPSON and ". A.
II errpg, ESQ Of Careret, were appointed Secretaries
The chairman expla ned the object # the convention
in briet aud appropriate manner.
On motion OF n III. Ward. Esq, OF DapiiU, the names
of tue delegates were enrolled IL was agreed hat the
votes be cast by the rent counties according their
representation in the House of Commons
Gu motion OF Lewis Whitfield, EsQ a comm; tee of
from each county appointed prepare esolu-
lions for the action of The Convention.
That committee was composed OF the following gen
tlemen: Lewis Whitfield OF Wayne B. Solthgrland of
Oasow, ". Ii. Cunningham OF Uarteret, I. II Holmes
of Sampson, a. Nj. Fason of 9pln, aud j. r. Smith
Of Johnston The COMMITTEE, after retiring few mo,
ments reported the OlOwmg~ preamble AMI resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS We the representatives of the people in the Sd
Congressional district have assembled Conveutio for the
said District.
Hesoced That we viii support the nomination of sid
The following gentlemen were then put in nomination
A. Thompson, Esq Of Wayne Mai. q sen r. keenan, oil
Duplin l. Faison and Dr. Thomas Bunting, Samson
j. Houston OF DupiiD and Thomas Ruff of Wayne
DR. BUuunL s name was Withdrawn before the baIlUDg
commenced. Maj keenan, having received majority OF TIN
votes cast was declared the nominee which, motion
made unanimous.
Lott W. Humphrey, Esq, nominated and mousy
chosen electOr for this Electoral District.
Mr. Humphrey r A. NJ oseIey, and J, C. Slocumb Were
appointed committee to inform Ma kenan of his lomina
ton, and to request his acceptance.
1t ordered that copy of these proceedings be fur
nhed to the editor of the G0dsbOo Tribune for pubca
ton, with request to all other papes in the district
copy
vote of thanks rendered the Chairman and Sec
retaes for the satisfactory which they discharge
tbs ir duties.
Thanks also rendered to the Official and pTivat
members of the Baptist Church fer the their church
The convention then adjourned.
WIN. C. BRYAN, Chairman.
r. A. M0sELY o..o.
/ W. A. HERRING { ''e"' 0'"il00'