The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-16
Massachusetts Legislature.


BOSroN, MAY 14.-The Legislature met at noon,
in special session.
Governor Andrews message gives detailed
statement Of the action of the Conn ealth. and
says this is of fsections, OF the North
upon the South 1t is waged to avenge no former
wrongs. but it is struggle of the people to vindi
cate their own rights to retain and invgorate the
institutions of their fathers in the ma sstc effort of
a National Government to viudicate its power and
execute its functions for the welfare and happiness
OF the people. His exhibit shows that over
S3G7 ,O00 have been expended by the State for the
troops. lie announces having sent Commission
er to Europe for the purchase of MIME rifles and
other arms to the amount Of S250,00
The Governor recommends the appnutm ent OF
Commissary General, regular Medical Bureau,
and the establishment of State encampment for
military instruction Also Il permanent loan, aud
suggests the issue of small scrip in order that small
capitalists may have the privilege Of investing
He concludes follows 60 -nators and Repre-
sentatives-tirave responsibilities have fallen upon
the Government and the people, aud they are wei
come. They could no: have been safely postponed
They have not arrived too soon They will Sit ard
try this people and all who lead and all who fol-
low. But this trial is giving US heroic present to
revive our past, will breathe the inspiration of
new life into national character, and reassurc
the destiny of the Republic "
Commission from Havana to Montgomery.
NEW ORLEANS, May H.-lt is understood here
that Commissioners from Havana have gone to
Montgomery to confer with the Confederate Gov.
ernment concerning Southern shipping at Cuban
ports against which the Federal Consul neral is
acting in an mjqstifojle manner.
The Pennsylvania observation-disclosures!
Ellis Hurried Through.
HARRISBURG, May 1.-THE business of both
Houses Of the Legislature to day conducted in
a very confused manner. Bills containing the most
stringent provisions, and Involving the highest OBJ
legations, were passed, without that due deibera-
tion which they deserved.
Col. Anderson Going west--Troops En-
route.
PHILADELPHIA, May l5.-Cnl. Anderson arrived
here this morning from ew York, and took spe.
cial train for Cincinnati via Harrisburg and Pitts
burg.
Three regiments started from here last night
Congressional Nomination-The Govern
nIcgaI E4Oall.
BosroN, Nav Is. The Hon. BENZ. F. Thomas
has been nominated for Congress in Adams Dis
trct without distinction of party.
The Massachusetts Banks have agreed to take
S5,0 900 of the new Government loan at par.
Reported Death of Gen. Beauresard.
B0sTON, May ia letter from lady in Charles
ton, received here, says that Gen. Beauregard is
dead from wounds he received in the attack
Fort Sumter.
Appreciated Attack on wheeling
HARRISBURG, May l5.-Great apprehensions
prevailing here tonight that an attack is medi-
tated from Harper's Ferry, tomorrow, Wheel
ing.
Pennsylvania Regiments for Three Years.
Service.
PHILADELPHIA, May l5.-Twenty-one regiments
OF volunteers are now organized in this State for
three years service.
Burning of the Steamer saguenay.
MOHTaEAL, May l3th.-Th- steamer Sagueuav
destroyed at this port by fire. on Sunday morn
ing. The loss amounted to $50, 900.
Missouri Fer;sJot7,re
ST. LOUIS, Nav l5.-The Legislature of this State