The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-23

The News.
A despatch from Washington received yester-
dag, states that there are now fourteen thousand
troops in the city, five thousand of whom are
regulars. I.
Captain Lawry, of the ship Julia E. Tyler, ar
rived at this port yesterday, reports that he left
Hampton Roads on the 2lst inst, and was inform
ed by the pilot who took his vessel to sea that the
city Of Norfolk and the Navy Yard at Gosport were
both on fire. Captain l.. says he saw the flames
distinctly himself but could tell nothing further.
Several ofthe clerks in the Post Office and Custom
House have gone to the wars Stringent measures
are being adopted by the Surveyor to prevent the
egress Of prvateers. A strong coast guard has
also been organized Eight thousand kegs Of
powder, destined for New Orleans, and shipped
four months ago, were prevented reaching their
destination by stress Of weather and were brought
back to this city.
All accounts from Baltimore represent the
condition Of affairs in that city as most fearful.
irresponsible mobs calling themselves Vigilance
Committees, exercise severe espionage over per.
sons entering or leaving the city, and those who in.
Cur their suspicion dispeasure are treated in the
most Larsh and summary manner. Numbers of the
people are flying from their homes and seeking
safety in the country. The bridges over the roads
connecting with Baltimore have all been de-
slroyed and armed parties arc assembled to pre-
vent their repair or reconstruction. Travellers
coming North have great difficulty in getting from
the city, and on the slightest pretexs are detained
and subjected 10 hardsbips and indgnites
special messenger from President Lincoln
reached Philadelphia on Sunday night On his
Journey from Baltimore he was frequently
stopped, but managed to reach Philadelphia
safely. He reports the federal capital safe
from any attacks that can be made at present,
and that if assaed it can be successfully de-
Tended until the achievements now on their way
reach there.
There was vague report in circulation in phila
delphia yesterday that at midnight on the 2lst
inst, Fort MeHenry was shelling Baltimore.
New York has nobly responded TO the call made
for troops to assert and protect the honor Of our
national Tag and j. fast drafting her military forces
to the expected scene Of strife. -Four re yimeuts
have already taken their departure for Washing
ton, as follows
Seventh regiment, Col Lenerts ............ men oco
Seventy atst regiment Col. voEburgh.. 600
Twelfth regiment, Col BattcrGeld. ........... $50
Sixth regiment Col. PiucSney ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SO
and four more leave to-day, as follows:
Sixty ninth regiment, Col Corcor5n. o0)
Eighth regiment, Col Lyons ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
tn rieenh regiment, Col. smith (Drookyu )..... 700
Twenty eighth regiment, Col Bennett tBrooklyn) 500
Itw.. thus he seen that 300 troops will have
left the city by this evening no small share Of the
quota which is expected from the State and
mach larger number Is III readiness to leave on
receipt Of tie necessary orders.
No steamers sailed yesterday for the seat Of war
mp to nine o'clock T. NJ. The Chesapeake has on
board $500 bbs. OF provisions and company of
She will probably sail this morning The steamer
Parkersburg has steam on. waiting for the Albany
regiment, which consists Of 700 men, The other
steamers-the Monticello, Roanoke. James Adger
and Marion are also ready.
Lieutenant Sennifer late Of the United States
Army stationed at Carlisle barracks, Pennsyl
vanie, fled from that place yesterday morning, but
by aid OF The telegraph Governor Curtin sue
ceeded in having him arrested in York county.
lie Is charged with furnishing tho secessonists
with information in regard to the movements of
Governor Curtins troops and the condition Of
things at Carlisle barracks.
Our correspondent at Indanola states that there
arc about thousand Union men in arms at San
Antonio, and considerable trouble il anticipated.
There appears also to be growing conviction
in the minds of many in Texas that the Mexicans
lov itet,vt arc erecting batteries opposite
trc,~ ,..c
~ doe thompson, who has been Deputy
MaIsa district under several administra.
foLs ha t.. retained in that postion by United
States assl.al Murray, and was sworn in yester-
dsy L.rfa ndge Belts. The Judge remarked
tsaf tc ed he had sworn in Mr. Thompson
Laif ds D ines, and lie Lad no doubt Mr.. t.
wo8,J taw serve his country as faithfuIyos ever
Thc democrats n Albany yesterday held an en-.
tuus 0 a, meeting in the Capitol at Albany.
Stirring speeches were made by some Of the most
prominent men in the State, in which they pledged
the democratic party to stand firm for the protcc'
lion and preservation of the Union.
The brig Tornado, which cleared from this city
on the 10th Of December last for New Orleans,
with cargo Of eight thousand kegs Of powder and
sixty bales Of hay, returned to this port yesterday
with the cargo exactly a. she left. When short
time out the brig was overtaken by storm, and
becoming shattered and manageable she put
into ~. Thomas to make repairs Finding the re-
pairs could not be made at that place EXCEPT at
an enormous sacrifice, she headed for New York.
and reached here yesterday as above mentioned