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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20
AFFAIRS IN MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, May 19.-Last night the senti-
nels at Perryville noticed signal rockets from
the vicinity of Aberdeen, ten miles south OF
Havre de Grace. On their being thrice re.
peated, Col Dare started with force down
the road, in special trim, as far as Perry.
Evansville, where he learned that the rockets
were sent up at some point between there and
Beair. Before the troops left they arrested
three persons, charged with firing the bridges,
named Wilson, Keen, and Micllie. The troops
returned to Aberdeen, and their further move
ments are unknown.
Thousands visited the Pennsylvania camp,
to day. The location of the camp is conSid-
cred rather untavOrable for health, and if the
troops are not soon moved they will probably
retire into Fort McHenry.
ANNAPOLIS, May 19.-The telegraph wires
were cut aud the rails torn up at Monocracy
towards Harper's Ferry, last night, but they
have been repaired to day. Gen. Butler is ex.
pected here to morrow, en- route for Fortress
Monroe.
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NEWS rRON WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The government
intends TO render the West Point Academy
even more efficient than heretofore A num-
Der of appointments have recently been made
from civilians, to occupy lieutenantcies in the
regular army.
The health of the volunteers in and around
Washington is unusually good. Twelve or
fifteen regiments are already encamped in diff
terent localities, and manifest most friendly
feelings towards each other, and the general
good conduct is remarkable.
Portland, Detroit and Chicago have been
constituted new offices of exchange for the
United States and Prussian closed mails to be
conveyed via England and by the Grand
Trunk railroad and the Canadian line Of
steamships. The first mail from Prussia by
this route goes on the first of June.
Advices received here from Virginia state
that Ex-Governor Wise is not expected to sur
vive his serious illness.
The Montgomery Advertiser says the con-
gress has decided on the removal of the con-
tederate capital to Richmond.
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DESERTER QUESTIONED, AND Sc
CESSIONI Isl ARRESTED.

CHAMBERsBURG, May 18.-Heavy rein.
forcements are expected here, and when they
come the troops will move SOUTH
deserter from the secession troops, who
had been impressed at Culpepper Court House
and marched to Harper's Ferry, has arrived
here. He states that the captain of his com
pany ordered his troops to husband their am
munition, and also their percussion caps, as
they only had enough to fire five rounds.
There were only five brass field pieces, and
provisions were short Out of seven thous.
and, two thousand were unarm d.
Judge Mason, late the secession collector at
Baltimore, was arrested Shere to day. He
says lie came TO Chambersburg to see if the
people would buy four slave children whose
father he had emaneipated. He is under ar.
rest awaiting instructions from Washington.
CHAMBERsBURG, May 19-Judge Mason
was released TO day. The deserter from Har-
per's Ferry is named Stanley, and belongs to
Ohio. He states that the confederate troops,
on Friday, killed seven hogs, and drove off
three head of cattle belonging to farmer in
Mary three miles below the ferry. They
have committed similar depredations in Mary
land for ten miles above the ferry, daily.
The troops here expect marching orders
southwark every day, and will certainly occu'
ply Hagerstown in a few days. Unioniss,
driven out of Virginia, are arriving here daily,
and the, tell sorrowful stories Of their expert
pnpp
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20
A SKIRAIISH.

WASHINGTON, May l8.-The expedition to
recover the Smith Point light ship returned
this morning. The light ship was recovered
in the Wycomoko river, and as the troops
were leaving they were fred into by a compa-
ny of rebel soldiers called the Lancaster
Grays Happily none were hurt, although
several bullets were dug out of the wood work
of the boat. The heavy guns could not be
used. The thirteenth fired several volleys into
the bushes, and it is supposed some of the re-
bells were killed. as their fire ceased soon at
ter The rebels could not be distinctly seen
except when lodging from bush to bush. The
stolen light ship is now anchored off the naval
grounds at this point.
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FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, May 18.-D0uglas is better this
afternoon but his condition. The Chicago
currency is still unsettled, there being no unity
between the banks and business men Trade
is at dead lock. Fifty per cent premium is
paid, to day, for exchange on New York, and
gold cannot be had at any price.
CHICAGO, May 10 Hon. Stephen A..
Douglas is somewhat better, but his condition
is still critical
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20
PREPARED TUFA
FOR CLEANSING, PRESERVING AND BEAUTlFY-
ING THE TEETH

TUX OI1E1lNN sINVi, NF.N FFtN ING md BEAUIIFI
ING THE TEETH.
Every body can believe the annexed recommendations
OF the Prepared lua, from c. H. Mirick who is this
time successfully raetislng Dentistry in the city II
Brooklyn, n. \ Mr.. Miriek is native of Worcester,
and was punil of Dr. VIM. Newton, formerly of Wor-
ceser but now of Ok ord Mass, who Is well known TO
many Of the resident citizens OF Worcester.
The dentrifce called prepared Tufa, and manu-
featured by Mr. John O. HILL Apothecary, OF Worcester
Massachusetts, consider remarkably good pTcpars-
ton for the teeth in fact he best have been able to
find Aside from its preservatve and cleansing proper
ties (Which nosve) it embraces convenience,
omY and agreeabeneSs In to unsurpassed degree
1t is the only dentrice now recommend in prac-
tce and nothing would give greater pleasure than
learn of Its universal use Ii. G. MIRtCK.
Brooklyn, n. T., March 90 1861.
Prepal ed and sold By JOHN Q. HILL, Apothecary,
Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Mass deodn nlylS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20

The difficulty OF obtaining good preparation of Musk
has the propriety of introducing new extract
Of this much desired and pleasant perfume Its quality
is guaranteed, and its excellence fail to be a-
knowedged upon use. Prepared only by JOHN o
HILL, Apothecary, Mechanics Hall Building Worcester
deOdtf mcho
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FROM KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, NAV 1S.--The Frankfort con.
vention will probably not have represented in
it any state out of Kentucky. $500, 900 worth
of beef hae been purchased here for the con-
fedarate army.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20
HILLS GLYCERINE.
OR SWEET PRINCIPLES OF OILS, FOR IMPR0l
ING AND BEAUTFYING THE HAIR.

This preparation first offered to the public in 1854
since which time two important Improvements nave
been made, from time to time oY those using y.
Of great perfection, and in new and highly Greataoe
style well worthy he patronage OF all those VINO would
secre 10 themselves valuable hair dressing and pre-
sentative fluid is really douby valuable on account
Of s containing essential elements that are requ-
site while il void of all those deleterous substances
which are generally used and which are positively niu
ro,,s ~ ri hair and head. Prepared only by JOHN Q.
HILL Apothecary Mechanics Hall Building, Worces
fer
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HILLS WAX PALM OR WAX PLANT
POMADE,

This and ingenious Pomade is of the most ele
CANT and delicate preparations for dressing the hair
can be produced II is not given to rancidty like other
Domades but retains it freshness and fra
GRANGE for long time. 1t easily dused in using
and it mparts so brilliant and lasting gloss to the hair
that it will command and receive the influence and pat
ronage of all whose tastes appreeiatve and refined
Prepared only by JOHN .. HILL, Apotheeary, Me-
chnnics Hall building Worcester Mass.
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Meoltinal.
NJ A Y 0 r
OF THE
GRE AT CITIE S.

OF THE
G. r E AT CT TIE S.
We the undersigned Mayors hereby certify that the
Druggists Apothecaries and Physicians of several
cities have signed document of assurance to MS that
the remedies of Dr. j. c. AVER Co., ofLowel, (ArERs
sARsArARrLLA PILLS, AeUE CURE and CHERRY PFC
ToRAL have been found to be medicines of great excel
ence, and worthy the confidence of the community.
HON. GERARD SMITH,
Mayor of New Orleans, La.
HON. JAMES COOK,
Mayor OF Lowell
HON. ALBIN BEARD,
Mayor of Nashua, N II.
HON. w. E. HARRINGTON,
Mayor of Manchester n. IL.
HON. JOHN ABBOTT,
Mayor of Concord, n. II a
HON. A. H. BULLOCK,
Mayor of Worcester, Mass.
HON. NATH'L SILSBEE,
Mayor of Salem Mass.
HON. F. W. LINCOLN,
Mayor of Boston, Mass
HON, WIN. NJ. RODMAN,
Mayor, of Providence, RI
HON. AMOS w. PRENTICE,
Mayor of Norwich, Conn
HON. ]. N. HARRIS,
Mayor Of New London, Conn.
HON. CHAS. S. RODIER,
Mayor of Montreal, c. L.
HON. d. F. TIEMANN,
Mayor of New York City
HON. H. NJ KINSTREY,
Moyor of Hamilton, c. W.
HON. ADAM WILSON,
Mayor of Toronto, c. W.
Ron. R. NJ. BISHOP,
Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.
HON. 1. H. CRAWFORD,
Mayor of Louisville, KY
HON. JAMES MoFEETERS,
Mayor of Bowmanville, C. w.
HON. JAMES w. NORTH,
Mayor of Augusta, Me-
HON. HENRY COOPER, JR.,
Mayor of Hallowell, Me-
HON. JAMES S. BECK,
Mayor of Fredericton, y, Il.
HON. WILLARD NYE,
Mayor of New Bedford, Mass
HON. j. C. BLAISDELL,
Mayor Of Fail River, Mass
HON. w. H. CRANSTON,
Mayor Of Newport II, l.
HON. FRED. STAHL,
Mayor of Galcna, Ill.
HON. JOHN HOGDEN,
Mayor of Dubuque, Iowa
HON. TLOS. CRUTCHFIELD,
Mayor of Chattanooga, Tenn.
HON. ROBERT BLAIRl
Mayor of Tuscaloosa Ala.
HON. JOHN SLOAN,
Mayor of Lyons, Iowa.
HON. r. d. BAUGH,
Mayor of Memphis Tenn.
HON. HEMAN L. PAGE,
Mayor of Milwaukee, Wis,
HON. W. W. VAUGHN,
Mayor of Racine, Wis.
HON. A. FARR,
Mayor of Kenosha, Wis.
HON. JOHN C. HAINES,
Mayor of Chicago, Ill.
HON. M. j. A. HEATH,
Mayor Of Selma, Ala.
HON. A. j. NOBLE,
Mayor of Montgomery. Ala
HON. w. S. HOLYBAD,
Mayor of Columbus, Ga.
Certify that the resident Druggists have then
Certify that the resident Druggists have assured them
Certify that the resident Druggists assured them
Certify that the resident Druggists have assured them
Certify that the resident Druggists have assured them
AYERS SARSAPARILLA
AYERS SARSAPARILLA
AYERS SARSAPARILLA
AYERS SARSAPARILLA
AYERS SARSAPARILLA
Is an excellent remedy and worth the confidence of the
cOmI.unity.
Is an excellent remedy and worth the confidence of the
community.
Is an excellent remedy and worth the confidence of the
community
AYERS SARSAPARILLA,
For Spring Diseases
For Purifying the Blood,
For ScrofuIa or Kings Evil
For Tumors, Ulcers and Sores, or Ernptions and
Pimpes,
For Blotchcs, Blains and Boils
For St. Anthony Fire Rose or Erysipclas,
For letter Salt Rheum,
For Scald Head and Rngworm,
For Cancer and Cancerous Sores.
For Sore Eyes, Sore Ears and Humors,
For Female Diseases,
For Suppression and Irregularty,
For Syphilis or veneral Diseaser,
For Liver Complaints,
For Diseases of the Heart.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20

NEW YORK, May l7.-stocks are heavvi Chicago and
Rock Island, 49, Illinois Central scrip, 643 New loik
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-20

Best English PRINTS, only lOc.
Best AMERICAN PRINTS, sxpcnce.
Best FRENCH PRINTS, and real cnes, too, only lsc.
Best yard wide CHINTz BRILLIANTs, worth in
peace times, SIC, now lie.
Heavy English COTTON HOSE, five threads, Double
Heels and Toes, lie
GRAY POLL DE CHEvREs, Csc goods only lie.
Double Width GRAY GOODS, good quality only aOc
One Counter full of the best DRESS GOODS ever
shown in this city, at 25c the yard.
At 33c, Ladies' will find of my best styles NEW
DRESS GOODS In stock.
LADIES' CAPES, in the New Styles, price only $3.50
02c the yard for PLAIN BLACK DRESS SILKS,
which every lady says would be cheap at 81 rs.
Ladies, go to BRYANT'S and look at his Ninety Two
Cent BLACK SILK, and you will buy.
Those who bring the Money have goods at the
above prices, of
GEO. II. BRYANT.
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Anttrons.
MORTGAGEE,S SALE

MORTGAGEE'S SALE.-By virtue of
AVA power of sale, contained in a mortgage deed
given to me by Alden Thayer, dated the 3st day OF
March, 1860 and recorded in the Registry OF Deeds for
the County of Worcester book 629 page 4T5 the cond
tons of sad mortgage having been broken b. defaut IN
paying the sums of money mentioned IN said mortgage
shall the Attorney of the said Alden Thayer sell ne
premises described in snd mortgage at Pnbic Auction
on the twelfth day Of June next, three O'Clock In
The afternoon, on the premises The above sale win be
made for the purpose of fOreclosing the mortgage
BENJA. CHILDS, MORTGAGE
myt3 dasMs ~
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for Sale or Gu Eet.
EE FIRsT PAGE.
0Nants.

WANTED-An American girl, to take
W care of a child. Must he strong and healthy and
well recommended. Apply at HAVEN'S, Harrington
corner. DIST myl6
BOARD WANTED. = A gentleman
- wishes board with connected rooms In private
family. Would prefer to furnish the Please ad
dress Box 80 Worcester. diff myl9
SITUATION WANTED-By capable
~ girl, to do cooking, or general housework. Apply
at No Bridge street, MT" myj6
SITUATION WANTED-To do general
~ housework, or as nurse. Inquire at Michael Muir
rays, Spring street. d3t@ myIS
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Central 70; Hudson 25 Virginia skies As; Missouri skies
393 Panama 20O4; Galena and Chicago IS; Cleveland
and Toledo 49, Michigan Central 4 Tennessee skies A.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10
The Universal Yankee at Fort
HInnrnR-

1t seems that the armed Yankee, whose
universal genius wrought such miracles in
mechanics and seamanship before the aston
ished Maryland Secessionists, found the first
field for his missionary la5ors under the
walls of Fort Monroe. The Government
machine shop of the fort, which is outside
its walls, was closed, as we learn by letter
from an officer of the Light Guard, previous
to the arrival of the 4th Regiment, by the
q secession of the foreman and most of the
workmen, greatly to the embarrassment of
Col Dimmick, who needed mechanical as
Bistance in mounting the guns. Massachu-
sets supplied the need, and dozen or more
of our brave and ingenious mechanics soon
set all things in order, aud, much to the
chagrin of the Virginians, things went on
again faster than ever. Mr.. JOnn G. Briggs,
who was prompted by loss OF employment
at the Taunton Locomotive Works, to vol
unteer in company G, is installed as fore
man of the establishment, and his skill is
as it ought to be. The Light
Guard furnishes several of the corps of
fighting orking men under him.
Taunt;al, Aass.) Gazstte.
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ARRTVAL or THE AFFRIC1.

NEW York, May 9.-The steamer Africa,
frem Liverpool, on the 9th and Queenstown
on the 28th, is coming up the bay.
The steamer Keadon arrived, bringing
the family of Col. Derrick from Fort Mon
roe. This point is ready for any emergency.
The Quaker City is blockading Cape
Henry.
1t is said Virginians are fitting out the
steamers Yorktown and jamestown to run
the blockade off James river
The report that 5000 secessionists were
stationed opposite Fort Munroe is untrue.
A secession flag is still flying at Hamp-
den.
The news of the bombardment of Sumter
created sensation and depressed the Eng
lish funds slightly.
The London Times says it is inexpIicable
that many barn fight has caused more
bloodshed.
1t is confirmed that the French evacuate
Syria June 5th.
The Bourse on the 25th was animated,
and higher.
Perfect reconciliation was restored be-
tween Garibaldi, Cavour and Cialdini. All
the towns of Poland were occupied by the
military.
The Paris papers publish dispatches from
Naples saying several provinces have revolt
ed. Also that disturbances had occurred at
Verona.
The garrison at Rome is being relieved by
other French troops.
The Pope in receiving the new French
General, eulogized General Guyon.
PARIS 27th.-The Bourse is buoyant.
Rentes closed at 6Sf 79e-being Sc higher
than yesterday.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10

ST. LOUIS, May 9.-rwo more regiments
of home guards, under command of Coils
John McNeal and B. Gratz Brown, number
ing 2,l00, were yesterday sworn into the
United States service, and furnished with
arms.
Troops from The South west border have
arrived and taken up their quarters in
Camp Jackson.
The Cairo correspondent 10 the Republi-
can says: Large bodies of troops are sta
toned at Hopefeld, Ark, opposite Mem
phis, and at Camp Rector, i've miles above.
A company of ssppers and miners are throw
ing up Notifications at Camp Harris, six
miles above Memphis, on the Tennessee
side. Memphis is turned into a camp. Ev-
erybody belongs to some military organiza-
ton.
Recruiting is going on to considerable ex-
tent, and several companies are expected
from adjoining counties.
A joint resolution has passed the Legis-
lature, to suspend the State school money
appropriation for the present year.
In the Senate, yesterday, a bill was re-
ported from the Committee of Ways and
Means, to arm the State, but before it was
read, the Senate went into secret session
The House was in secret session all day.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10

WASHINGTON, May s.-The Tribune's cor
respondent says the government is consider
ing the policy of constructing floating bat
teries for use in the Mississippi. They will
no doubt in q short time be contracted for.
Private advices from st. Louis to the
Government state that ;he Union men are
in danger of being overcome by secession
lists, unless federal troops are stationed
there in considerable numbers. The matter
is under advisement, and decisive demon
stration will be made in support of the
Union movement in Missouri.
Federal scouts arrived from New Orleans
report that even the home guard has been
mustered into service, with direction to pre-
pare speedily for transportation Northward.
The Mayor has called for a second home
guard. The men seemed reluctant to en-
list. tt is supposed, at the farthest, 1000
troops have been raised in New Orleans, all
of whom have moved toward Richmond.
The War Department has learned that
$4,000 men are within two days march of
Richmond.
Orders have been given by GenI Scott
for the rapid importation of forces to
Washington.
Early this morning a large building next
TO Wizards Hotel was discovered to be on
fire. The New York Zouaves rushed from
their quarters at the Capital, and after
breaking open an engine house, hurried to
the confagration with the apparatus, rem
dering highly efficient service and saving
the Hotel from destruction.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
az 7HE Z. W.. LINE.
Exclusively for the Journal.

WASHINGTON, May 8.-A northern gen
tleman from Richmond reports large num-
bers of troops pouring in from the South.
Nearly 1000 men are manufacturing arms.
They have provisions enough for two years
and plenty of ammunition except percussion
caps. Several persons are now in North
ern cities trying to get sufficient supply.
The Richmond Enquirer says the Legis-
lature of North Carolina organized on We'd
nesday A bin calling a convention Of the
people passed unanimously. An election
for delegates will be held on the 18th and
the convention will assemble on the goth.
The Herald says the Confederate troops
will be withdrawn from Pensacola and
marched North.
The Government has positive informa-
ton that only 1000 men are at Harper's
Ferry, and the place can be easily taken
with 5000 well armed men, and 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 fifteen thous-
and men there
JEFF. Davis has notified Gov. Letcher O.
bis intention to command the troops
The same informant reiterates the report 1
that five men have taken the oath to assas-
;inate Lincoln and Scott
The Worlds correspondent says the Vir. |
ginia troops that evacuated Alexandria |
are back again.
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IRON MONTGONERT.

MONTGOMERY, May 8.-The Postal De-
partment is ready to take charge of the
mails at any moment Congress diverts. The
Office SCALE books, blankets, routes aud eli
vical force are complete, and no destruction
of the mails is feared in consequence of any
policy W ich the Lincoln Government may
adopt.
In Congress, to-day, President Cobb read
a dispatch from D. P. Hall, Commissioner
from Georgia. announcing that Arkansas
had passed, unanimously, an unconditional
ordinance of secession.
Marion, of Florida, offered a resolution of
inquiry as to the propriety of appointing
Chaplains in the Navy. Adopted.
Mr.. 0chiltree, of Texas, offered a bill
providing for compensation to discussing
officers of the several Executive Depart
ments.
Conrad, of Louisiana, made motion for
Committee on Claims, which was adopted
Secret session followed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10

A THRILLING SCENE.-The Washington
correspondent of the New York Herald, re-
lates the following:
thrilling scene is related of one of the
Massachusetts men, who was mortality
wounded by the Baltimore mob on the fatal
Friday, and laid upon the floor, where he soon
bled to death, notwithstanding every effort
was made to save him. An instant before
he expired, he rose, struggling with death,
fixed his CLASSY eyes upon every person
in the room, and then lifting them to-
ward heaven, aud raising his right hand,
he exclaimed with a clear voice: " All
hail TO the Stars and Stripes ~ Saying
this he fell back into the arms of his physi-
clan and expired. This patriotic declara-
ton of the dying man so moved the lockers
on that all but his immediate attendants
turned silently away, although many of
them were stained with the blood of the de-
ceased.
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EEostsrtsr's stomach B9sFers.-vigorous

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digestion and pure bile produce nutritious blood,
and nutritious blood a healthy frame. Does the
victim Of dyspaptic stomash and disordered
liver desire 70 know how the digestion may be I'M
proved, the bile and other fluids Of the body pur-
fed? The great restorative named at the head of
this paragraph will accomplish within a week this
desirable revolution in the system, regulating the
secret0ns and exeretions, giving tone to the ami
NAL juices which dissolve the food, strengthen ev-
ery relaxed nerve muscle and fibre, and brings the
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orous and healthful play Hostetter's Stomach
Bftters is sold BY all Druggists. may6-Iwd
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-10

NEWS FROM PENsAcoLA.-Alexand
Walker, writing to the N. U. Delta, from
Pensacola, on the 1st, says:
Last night there was great stir on Santa
Rosa. A great many lights cnnld he seen
on the island and much work was going
on. What could be the matter? Yester-
day steamer of war was seen to come up
from the Gulf and to communicate with the
squadron. She carried six OF eight guns.
They have been engaged on the island cut
ting down trees, as if to make lane for
the broadsides of their ships. All their
movements indicate purpose to practice
here the vandalism which was perpetrated
at Norfolk and Harper's Ferry-what they
cannot rescue and retake, they hope to de-
stroy. 1t is not improbable that the steam
er which communicated with the fleet
brought orders to that effect.