The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-05-01

WILMINGTON, DEL. April 23.-It is geu-
,rally believed here that n collision has ta-
ken place between the Northern troops
and the Marylanders Mt Foh McHenry.-
No details, however, have reached us. a
despatch received here says that leading
Border States men have asked a cessation Of
hoslllities, with view TO compromise,
LATER.
The Baltlmoreans are actually preparing
to take Fort Mctleny, and the guns Of
the fort are turned against the city.
Military Spirit in Maryland.
Marlboro, April 23, p. m.--Every availa-
be man that could be raised in the county,
and mustered with military companies, has
gone this morning TO Baltimore, to aid in
resisting tho Northern troops.
HARRIsBURe. April 23.-An officer with
messages irom Lincoln has arrlyed, BS
says Chat up to Sunday evening there bad
been no firing in baltimore. The Marylap,
ders have twelve brass pieces, and are for,
tBing the heights around the city.
Movements In North Carolina
WILMIsGToN, April 23.--Tns Governor
of this State has issued cali for 10000
volunteers The war spirit is UNIVERSAL
The Palmetto Regiment was received here
with great eclat aud rejoicing.
Movements in Arkansas.
VAN BUREN, ARK, April 2s.-An im.
Of ssto halA
here ON Saturday, and the fiag of the Con-
fcderate States was hoisted. Arkansas isa
unit for immediate secession. The war
feeling is general here in consequence of
LiucoIn's laIe movements.
Movements in Indiana.
IxpIASAFoLis, April 23-I'he full quota
of troops called for from Indiana, has now
been accepted by the Governor. Fifty six
companies are in camp. The feeling 10 one
OF mos, bitter hostility against the South.
Position Of Ex-President Pierce.
CONCORD, N. H., April 23.--Ex-President
Franklin Pierce spoke here to day urging
the people To uphold tneir flag, and DO true
to their country.
NEW YoRK, April 24.--1'he authorities
have decided 10 muster the whole $4,000
troops, authorized by the Legislature, into
the service immediately.
News from Virginia
RICHMOND, April 25.-pro positions of
peace, 1t Ia understood, are coming from
Lincoln and his Cabinet, through third par
Ties TO the Virginia Convention.
The Virginia Convention has passed an
ordinance by u vote offs 20 l5, adopting
t &c Constitution Of tho Confederate States.
1t is believed that Judge fancy, Camo-
bell and Wayne, Of tho siuprems Bench,
have resigned.
Vice.i'resident Stephens leaves to-mor-
row morning for Montgomery.
Five Commissioners have been appointed
by the Virginia Convention, to-day, To tn.
Southern Congress.
!, i, stated here, on reliable authority,
that ali The public buildi&gs in Washing.
ton ary undermined, ready to be blown up.
From the Seat of War.
ALEXANDRIA, April 26.--lt was rumored
iu Baltimore yesterday thai the u. 5. Gov.
.rnu,cnt had sent workmen across the Sus.
qnehanna River, under the protection OF iD.
f.ntry, to reconstruct the DESTROYED bridges
over Gunpowder and Bush Rivers. Tho
repairs nre sail ~ bs for the forwarding Of
tie mails only.
The military route ria Perysville and
Annapolis j. deemed sufficient for the
troops
Its believed that the Legislature OF
Maryland will not have quorum to-day nj
fredericksburg.
Fortress Monroe Is said to contain 1000
artillery mon.
A large schooner from New York, laden
with military stores was brought TO and
seized by Fortress Monroe.
The forcv of Federal troops now concen.
rated nt Annapolis, at last accounts, was
10000.
A large number Of Northern troops are
on the Pennsylvania line, nearly ready to
move,
ALEXANDRIA,, April 36.--It 10 reported
that General iiarney was captured at liar.
pcr's Ferry, and sent to Richmond
General ButIer's Regiment IRON Mas.s.
chu.eita has arrived at Washington.
Several Southerners have been arrested
at Washington. They will bs released On
promise ~ quit the city.
The greatest excitement and consterna.
ton prevails among the citizens Of Wash.
inglon, msny Of whom are leaving for tho
South
The Heights at Georgetown have been
garrisoned by Federni troops.
Mors troops are expected at Annapolis
from the North.
Tie tone Of the Northern Press is more
defiant and insulting to tho Souih than ever.
ALExAspRiA, April 24.-The secession
feeling is strong st this point.
The state of public affairs engrossss all
attention. ands business is Amos. entirely
suspended. Proyisioas are scarce, aod -four
has advanced. - Mercury.
WAsHiSeros. April 2I.--SuxpAy NioaT.
--Dcfeosive works have been lnrowa up
iof tht protection Of the Capitol buildings,
Barrlcades have been conslrnctsd which
surround The Treasury Department,
Resignations.
BALTIMORE ApriI J3-ts,Ionef Nav and