Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-21

FREDERICK, (Md) May Sth.-The Legisla.
ture last evening voted unanimously against
calling Convention.
WAsHTNGroN, May sth-Oficial advice,
from Pensacola say the ships are amply sup
| piled with everything for six months, and The
fort is in excellent condition, and cannot b(
taken by any force there.
The War Department has learned that so,
900 men are within two days march of Rich
mond. Orders have been given by Genera
Scott for the rapid importation of forces tC
| Washington.
The Richmond Enquirer says; The Leg
islature Of North Carolina organized on
Wednesday, and bill calling convention
unanimously passed. An election for delegate:
| will be held on the 18th, and the convention
! will assemble on the 10th.
The Government has positive information
that only 1000 men are at Harpers Ferry
and the place can easily be taken by 5000
! well armed men and a park of artillery. 1t
| is proposed to do it with the cooperation OF
the Pennsylvania troops on the other side.
The Times dispatch says orders have gone
from the War Department to put Cairo in the
best military condition. There should, by
Saturday night, be $4,000 men there. jeff
Davis has notified Governor Letcher of his
intention to cotumand the hoops. The same
informant reiterates the report that five men
had taken oath to assassinate Lincoln and
Scott. The New York Worlds correspondent
says Virginia troops that evacuated Alexan-
dra are back again.
PERRYsvILLE, May Sth-Fifteea hundred
additional troops arrived from Philadelphia
this evening. They include the First Regi-
ment Of Pennsylvania Artillery, Colonel Pat
Il .l,a11
force is in a complete state of efficiency. Sew
en- large American hgas are now flying at
Ravre de Grace
arrived here to-day from New Orleans lie
for Lynchburg, Virginia, and that large
bodies of troops from other parts are moving
in the same direction. He says strong
Union sentiment still exists in New Orleans,
but it is kept in complete subjugation by the
Secessionists
FREDrncx (Md), May oth.-The two com
panes of volunteers from Baltimore for the
secession array about G5 men, passed through
here about ten o'clock this morning. They
marched through, protected by General
Shriver and the Sheriff The appearance of
the men caused deep excitement There was
no outbreak, and their worn and shattered
appearance excited ridicule rather than in
dignation.
Sv. LoUls, May 9th.-It is reported that
the Collector of this port, Donovan, has re-
ceived orders from the Secretary of the Treas
ury directing him to examine the manfests of
all steamboats, destined South and compare
them with their cargOes, and if any arms,
munitions, provisions, or other supplies are
found aboard the vessel and cargo are to be
contiscated and the owners arrested for trea-
sou. The commencement of these orders on
change to day, has completely stopped all
Southern trade and caused suspension of
shipments South.
HAERIsBUEG, May 9th. officer from the
Chambersburg Camp brings the intelligence
that on Tuesday morning the Virginians
seized the nights on the Maryland side of the
Potomac, and were fortifying them. A mum
Der of Secession troops, bordering on 5000,
were there, and We're to be increased by the
arrival of | 200 Kentuckians. Four compa-
nies of cavalry. which marched from Carlisle
barracks, on Monday passed through Mary
land, and have reached Gen. SCOTS lines
WHEELING (Na) May 9th-To day was
strictly observed as day of fasting and
prayer. All stores and business houses were
closed. Patriotic sermons were preached in
lilIlc buJ Ol Twelve cHuICHtS Az Tic TOuTIll
street Methodist Church the stars and stripes
hung in graceful folds around the pulpit
Rev. Wesley Smith, pastor of the church, de.
Iiyered a very patriotic address lie said he
would hold no fellowship with traitors. lie
did not want a Secessionist to sit in his
church. If there was a traitor in his house
he wanted him to leave. The Government
must be sustained and rebellion put down
lie quoted the law of treason, and warned
rebels Of what they might expect.
The Reg MIR. Dodge, of the Second Pres
byterian Church, in an eloquent and patriotic
address, said our allegiance was due to the
Government of the United States He pray
ed that God might subdue the passion Of the
rebels or wipe them from the face Of the
earth. The Rev. Mr.. Martin, at the eonclu-
sion of his sermon said he had father in
Eastern Virginia whom be dearly loved but
if he saw him reach out his hand to dishonor
the American flag he would himself strike
down the impious hand. One company of
Volunteers was sworn into the United States
service to-day, and several more will be
sworn Tomorrow.
ST. LOUIS, May lOth.-Letters from Virgi-
MIA Unionists say that one of the reasons for
concentrating troops from the Confedesate
States in Virginia, was to increase the seces-
sion votes at the coming election.
The officially announced determination of
the Virginia Government to contest the oc-
cupation of the right fork of the Potomac,
opposite Washington, is expected by the mil
itary authorities here to result in a battle be-
tween the Federal forces, and the rebels in
close proximity to the Capital. Gen. Scott
is not quite prepared to advance troops to
the other side of the river, but strong force
will, nevertheless, cross the river, and assume
and fortify position near Alexandria, as
soon as the necessary preparations arc COM
peted.
There is considerable excitement in st.
Louis to-day on account of the movements of
the Legislature. Over twelve thousand I'm
ion men are now under arms, and say they
are prepared to resist to the death any at
tempt to take the State out of the Union.
HARmSDCRG, May 9th.-The House has
unanimously passed a bill creating a S., ,OoO,-
600 loan. 1t raises fifteen regiments beyond
both requirements Of the Federal Govern
ment making total of ffty-fve regiments.
Ninety-two members of the House out of one
hundred, were present.
OrOville Union Club.
AT meeting of the Union Club Of Orovilie,
the following resolutions were passed.
RaSOl,oJ That This Climb shall nat haoon,a q