Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-28
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
The following important news details are
ON the Sacramento Union.

pie generally repose confidence in the assu-
rance of General Harney that the peace Of
the city shall be preserved.
New YoRK, May l3.-The Tribune's spe-
ciaI dispatch says, agents who had been sent
from General SCOTS Office to reconnoiter in
the South, are daily returning and all agree
that bodies Of men are at Richmond, Lynch
burg, Montgomery, New Orleans, and Pensa-
cola They all agree too, that troops intend
marching on Washington, and that if that
plan was abandoned the leaders will find it
difficult to restrain the men.
WHEELING, May 13th.-The greatest en-
thusiasm prevails. Flags are flying in all di.
rectons. A large number of delegates to
the Convention arrived on trains from the
eastward and and on boats from the river
counties this morning A large crowd assem-
blcd in front of the Mcclure House; speeches
were made 10y Carlisle, Perpont, Brown, and
other prominent delegates. Some sneakers
took the ground that the proper position of
Western Virginia was neutrality; while 9th
ers favored an immediate division Of the
state.
BALTIMORE, May 13th.-Fort McIIcnrv has
been largely reinforced to-day from Annnpo-
lis. About 200 men are now there. Gen.
Butler arrived at the fort this morning in a
steamer from Annapolis, and is still there.
Some merchants from Baltimore visited
the Massachusetts Eighth Regiment, at the
Relay House, and presented them with the
American flag.
ST. Louis, May 14.--The several regiments
OF Missouri volunteers have been formed in
brigade. and elected their officers yesterday.
n. Lyon, commandant of the arsenal, was
elected Brgadier General
The excitement in the city is dying out -
The Mayor has issued proclamation com
manding the people to resume their usual ay.
ocations.
New YorT, May 13lh-A dispatch to ST.
neon Draper, to-day, from Washington says
all regiments enlisted for the war should he
forwarded Immediately. This dispatch will
be acted upon promptly
BALTIMORE, May l3lh.-A large train filled
with troop arrived at the outer depot from
the Relay house, including the Sixth Massa-
chuseits and Eighth New York Regiments,
with battery Of artillery, which marched
through the south part of the city to Federal
Hi, overlooking the city, and mile west Of
Fort MclIenry. The sudden appearance Of
troops took the city by surprise bat they
were greeted with appreciation and cheered
the whole route
CAIRO, May l3.-Scveral companies Of Ar
kansas troops arrived this morning. Here
after all boats passing this port will be stopp.
ed, and no provisions or munitions Of war for
sececd,d States viii be permitted to pass.
NGw NoHK, May lA--Another regiment Of
New lork Iouavcs are now enrolled and
fully equipped, ready for servicc;also another
regiment from Boston, ready to march at an
hours notice.
General Butler dined in Baltimore to-day.
No attempts were made TO annoy Linn and
every courtesy extended both to himself and
his staff.
WurrmNG, May 1.-THE Convention Is
still in session, and is largely attended. The
debates to-day were ON Il postpouement Of
action until the ordinance Of secession could
bo voted ON, and on resolution appointing
Committee 10 consider an ordinance declaring
the connection between Eastern and Western
Virginia severed. Convention adjourned un
til two o'clocl,
ST IovIs, May l5th-Thc public schools
OF Til. city have been obliged to close, as the
Legislature has appropriated the school Fund
for military purposes
Three hundred lrshmon presented them
selves at the arsenal yesterday. and offered
their services in defense of the stars and
stripes. They will be sworn into service to-
day.
BaI.NoEG, May 1Ilh.-The Legislature
has adjourned till the 4th of june.
Gem Bujier has issued a proclamation lie
say, The troops are here to uphold and en-
force the laws.
Gen. Butler to-day made formal demand
on thc authorities for a lot of army stores In
the warehouse of John $. Gcttiug5 Marshal
Kane refused 10 deliver them without an orr
der from the Mayor After an alteration
the ord r was procured, and the arms taken
out, amounting to fifteen d!aE loads. They
were taken to the Fort.
Senator Kennedy, Of Baltimore, publishes
in the National lutciigeucer to-day, an elo-
queut appeal t. the people Of Maryland, en-
treating them to remain loyal, ana join their
fortunes with the North.
The orders have gone from the War De-
partment directing General Wool to assume
command Of Fort Monroe
ll>EGIsHuEG, May llth.-It is understood
that Governors Curtin and Dennison have
pledged the Union mcn of Western Virginia
the support Of all the forces of Pennsylvania
and Ohio to protect them against scces-iou-
lists. indiana and Illinois have also pledged
the Union men Of kentucky and Missouri the
same way.
WAsmNGroN, May lttb.-We learn from
Itlld lt FONItt llldl iit StCItl ItIUtlllS OF
Washington have been removed from Mount
Vernon by Col Washington, who has recent
" joined the Confederate army. BY the sale
of Mount Vernon, Col. Washington reserved
TO himself not only the tomb Of Washington
bat also an acre of ground around it.
1t is soid great discomfort prevails among
the military mob at lIarper's Ferry. scli-
Gus and bloody row occurred day or two
ago in which one or more of tho Kentucky
volunteers, of Duncans Squad were killed.
and others wounded. Following this was Il
threat by Duncan to disJand his squad and
return home.
Before Saturday night, according to the
calculations of the War Department, 80 900
men will be concentrated at Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis
BALTIMORE, May ljth.-Goycrnor Hicks
has issued proclamation in answer to the
Presidents reGui,ition for troops lie calls
upon the loyal citizens Of Maryland to volun-
teer their services to the extent of four rcgi-
ments for three month"; to serve within the
limits Of Maryland, or for the defense of the
Capital, subject to the orders of the Comman-
der-in-Chief Of the United States.
The city is quiet. Members of the Massa-
chus-tta and New York regiments are stroll
Ing through the streets. wholly unarmcd, ge-
neraly in couples, having full confidence in
the loyalty of the city
WAsm&aroN, May l5th-The Government
has officially complimented Gen. Butler for
his prompt action at Baltimore.
1t is said Winans will he sent TO Annapo-
lis for trial, What disposition Government
will make of his ease is a matter of con lecture
Governor Hicks reports that five Maryland
regiments will be ready next week for Fede-
raj service