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LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
FROM FREDERICK,

FREDERICK, April Ex-senator Mason of Vir
ginia, who is the guest of Col. Kunkle, the repre-
sentative Of this district in the late Congress-
serenaded here last night. Mr.. Mason responded
by saying that he was here accidentally. He could
not, with proprety, speak of Maryland politics.
He could speak only for Virginia. He could cay,
however, that the truction of the Union was
an impossibility. Virginia sympathzed with Ma
ryland, and he intimated that Virginia was dis
posed to exhitit it practically.
Col. Kunkel said that the North denied Chris
tian fellowship to the South. There was no social
or political sympathy between the people of the
two sections The people of Maryland would sub
nit to be governed by the action of her legal rep
resentatives.
Mr. Brooke, President of the Senate, Speaker
Kilburn and Others were also serenaded aud re-
spOnded thereto.
Ion. Reverdy johnson is here. He has in his
possession a letter relating to an armistice of 60
days with the Urited States.
courier arrived here from Virginia yesterday,
communicating the fact that Virginia had on Fri
day last, BY action of her State Convention in
practical effect united herself 18th the Confederate
States, under President Davis.
The Senate has hitherto acted as a unit and will
probably continue to do so.
In the House there is considerable diversity of
opinion. 1t is urged that it is necessary for Mary
land to secede before she claim the aid and pro-
lection of the Southern Confederacy.
ment of Committee of Safety, with powers SINH
lar to those exercised by the Committee of Safety
in Maryan at the commencement Of the revolu-
tonary war.
Governor Hicks yesterday appointed Grayson
Eicheberger, Esq, member of the bar of this
city, Secretary OF State.
The Governor attended the Methodist Episcopal
Church to-day, 10 company with the resident
Senator.
The citizens of Frederick extending all social
courteses TO the members of the Legislature
The Senate Committee, consisting of Messrs Yel-
lott, McKaig, Whitaker, Watkins and ii. ii.
Goldsborough, appointed to consider and report
measures most important for immediate action,
and to whom the Governors message, and all other
important matters have thus far been referred, are
considering and maintaining further measures for
the action ofathe Senate.
The address to the people of Maryland, unani'
mously adopted and published by the Senate, has
been received in Western Maryland, and relieved
the public mind of much anxiety from the appre-
hension OF rash measures on the part of the Legis
lature.
Reports of very large accumulation of govern
ment troops at Annapolis have reached here, but
there is at present a disposition the part of the
Legislature to offer them moleStation. The
troops are reported by certain persons to have ex-
ercised very arbitrary powers by dispossessing Cit
izens of their farms and property, which has crea
ted much inGipnatiOn.
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Correspondence OF the Daily Ex change.


Editors Daily Erchongc:
| have Just returned from visit to Pensacola
and have but moment to write. The condition
of the Confederate troops is excellent, and the re-
ports in tho New York He""H ond other Nnrtharn
papers, that the troops demoraized, and in
want of provisions, is totally false. The best o.
feeling prevails, and the only manifestation which
to nv notice impatient desire to as
sault Fort Pickens. The time for this, however,
has not yet arrived. The Notifications which have
been erected by the Confederate forces are of the
most permanent and formidable character, and the
guns of Fort Pickens may thunder at them until
the "crac& of DOOM" without affecting them.
The systems of Notifications still incomplete,
but the work of erection is prosecuted with the
utmost vigor, superintended by the most efficient
artillery officers. 1t is supposed that there are
now not less than 900 in the fort and on the
island, protected by the fort is a formidable bate
~ of flying artillery. AS | remarked in a former
letter, there will be bloody work when the fort is
assaulted, but cost what it may, when the assault
is made, the fort must surrender. General Bragg
possesses the fullest confidence of the Confederate
Government, and is clothed with discretionary
powers. He will not be rash in the attack, but
when he makes it, he will know emo such word as
fail" X.
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QUEBEC, April 27.-Agents of the Federal Gov
ernment and other parties said to be connected
with the Vanderbilt line, have been trying to buy
the Gulf steamers Victoria and Lady Head. Also,
a lot of Enfield rifles and ammunition, from our
government, which refuses Internationally.
Seizure OF Arms al st. Louis--A Queer story.
New YoRK, april ga Chicago DESPATCH pub
liShed in the Eceaing Post, SAYS that last night
strong force of Illinois troops entered St. Loui.
and took from the Arsenal q 900 stand of arms,
park of artillery, and an immense quantity of am
muuition, etc. There was no fighting, (qr.)
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES,

FREDERICK, Aprl z, 1861. (
To his Honor Mayor Bro,en, Baltimore
Dear Sir thinking it may be of interest to
you beg to inform you that the two bills, rotify-
ing the action of the City Council in relation to
the 900 loan, and also giving authority to
make additional loans, have passed both Houses.
We working harmOniously, and | trust that
the deliberations of the Legislature may result in
measures that will rebound to the safety, honor and
welfare of the citizens of Maryland.
L have the honor to be, very respectfully,
HENRY II. WAKEFIELD.
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LOUISVILLE, April 26.-The municipal authorities
have returned from yesterdays conference with the
citizens of Madison ano Cincinnati, expressing con-
fidence that amicable relations will be preserved
between the three cities during the status of affairs
The troops which left for the Southern Confeder-
acy yesterday went unarmed, and against the ad-
vice of the Governor.
The report that arms belonging to this Common
wealth went forward for their use is denied by the
highest official authority,
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The MAILS are beginning to assume something
like regularity again. The Northern mail is des-
patched daily, and we are receivinga return about
six hours later than the usual time. The Western
mail has suffered no interruption. The Southern
mail now reaches us uia the Norfolk line of steam
ers. The regular running of trains, and conse-
quenty the mails, will be resumed on the Wash
ington railway to-day.
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CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-We are informed
says the Alexandria Gazette, that the repairs to
the Canal, at dam No. T. and along the line, were
commenced on Wednesday. 1t will require sew
eral weeks to put the works in good order, and
when that is accomplished, unless matters assume
a more peaceful aspect, we presume that transpor
tation will be SUSPENDED,
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SEE FOURTH PAGE.
BALTIMORE.

MONDAY, APRIL %, 1861.


We have been permitted to publish the following
from private letter from Wilmington, n. c., OF
recent date:
''When reached North Carolina all the forts in
the State taken possession of by State troops
and | met reinforcements going down to them
The Old North State has gone out by the men
without waiting for forp alites. The people are
now an unit, and the editors of the most violent
Union papers heretofore, are now raising compa-
MES for immediate service. Five companies from
this town, with several from the interior, oc-
cupy Fort Caswell, at the mouth of Cape Fear, and
large force are busily engaged in throwing up
earthworks and sand batteries at Oak Island, Fed
eral Point and Zele's Island, to command the ap
proaches TO our harbOr. About sixty men at
work on gun-carrages, and We will have in day Y
or two some heavy guns from Charleston. Only
give us little time and we will be fully prepared
for abolition enemies. The citizens of this tow
defray all expenses, until the State government
can organize effectualy the military department.
At Fort Macon there are some six companies and
all is preparation and hustle there. Tomorrow
(2lst) the arsenal at Fayetteville will be seized
On the lst of Nav extra session of the Legisa-
ture will be held in Raleigh to formally pass an or
dnance of secession. The people of this State have
weighed the consequences and arei fully determined
to meet them. Vice President Stephens is expect
ed to pass through here with two thousand $. A.
troops northward-supposed destination Rich
mond, which presume will bethe headquarters of
the Southern Army, and from which point des-
cent will be made upon Washington. "0d Abe's"
Congress will not assemble in that Capitol on the
4th of July.
We have heard of the collision in Baltimore, and
hope, as the issue has been made, and revolution
never goes backward" that Mary and will now do
her duty, and stand by her sister States of the
South. She will certainly not act as tail for the
Northern kite, while she stands idly by and sees
her fields made common battle-ground.
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A Peace Measure

PHILADELPHIA, April 2s.-C. }. Ingersoll has in
vited Ex-Presdents Buchanan, Pierce, Fillmore
Tyler, Van Buren, and Hon. NJ. Broome, to act az
arbitr ators settle the differences between the
North and the South. There is but little expecta
tation here of any good resulting from the project
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

ADrlI I'd, 1901.
His FrceHency Thos H. Hicks, G0rernor Of Maryland;
SIR have the honor receive your communication
of this morning in which you inform that have
felt to be your duty advise the President of the
United States order elsewhere the troops then off An
napolis. and also that may be sent through
Maryland ard that you have farther suggested that Lord
Lyons be requested act mediator between the
tending parties in country to prevent the euson Of
blood
The President directs acknow ledge the receipt
that com and to assure you that he has weighed
the counses which contains with the respect which he
habuay chershes for the Chief Magistrates of the
raj States, and especially for yourself He regrets as
deeply any magistrate citizen Of the country
that demonstrations against the safety of the United
States, with very extensive preparations for the efusion
of blood. have made it his duty call out the
which allude. The force sought to be brought
through Maryland is intended for nothing but the de-
Iense of this Capital.
The President has necessarily conded the choice of
the national highway, which that force shall take in
ing to this city, to the Lieutenant General mandng
the of the United States, who, like his only prede
cessOr is not less distinguished for his humanity than for
his loyalty patriotism, and distinguished public service.
The President insructs to add, that the national
highway thus selected by the Lieutenant General has
chosen by him consultation with prominent
magistrates and citizens of Maryland which
while route is absolutely necessary is farthest
from the populou cities Of the State with the ex-
pctaton that it would therefore be the least obecona
BILE one.
The President cannot but remember that there has been
time in the hi story of country, when a GenenaI
the American Union with forces designed for the defence
of It's capital was not unweicome anywhere in the State
OF Maryland and certainly not at Annapolis, then
now the capital of that patriotic State and then also
of the capitals Of the Union.
eighty years could have obiteraed all the other
BILE sentiments Of that age in Maryland the Pres den
would be hopeful nevertheless is that would
forever remain theye and everywhere That sentiment
that no domestic contention whatever that may arise
among the parties of this republic ought in tc
be referred to foreign arbramen least of all to the
arbirament of an European monarchy.
have the honor to be,
With distinguished consideration.
Your Excellency's most obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
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BOsToY, April 26.-Tne Boston Commercial BuUe
tin list OF the business changes gives sixteen failure
and suspensions in New York, twelve in Boston
and nineteen in other places, being total of forty
seven for the week.
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New ORLEANS, April 26.-Houston (Te1as) ad-
vices say that a courier had arrived from Indiano-
Ia stating that the federal troops had encamped at
Green Lake, taken Indianola, and commenced for
tifying themselves. They perhaps number six
hundred, and additional six hundred were ex-
pected from San Antonio.
Judge Hays, with party of Texans and two
pieces of artillery, is fcrtfying himself with cot
ton bales aud sand bags in Dog Island. He feared
that he would be attacked by the Federal forces.
A letter from Brownsville says that news had
been received that Cortenas, with GOO Mexicans,
had crossed the Rio Grande at Roma, laid the town
in ashes, and killing eighteen Americans. Two
companies at Ringgold barracks had started in
pursuit.
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Caleb Cushing--A Mediation.

BosToN, April 27.-Hon. Caleb Cushing has ten
dered his services to the Governor in capacity.
despath from Concord, n. H., says tn at Ex-
President Pierce, in obedience to despatch from
Mr.. Ingersoll, of Pennsylvania, has gone to Phila-
delphia, and perhaps Baltimore, on a mission to
mediate between the Government and the South.
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WAR DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, April 18th, 1861. !
To HIS Erceency Thos. IL Hicks GorernOr of Maryland:
SIR:-The President is Informed that threats made,
and measures taken, by unlawful combinations of mis-
guided citizens of Mary prevent force the
sit of United States troops Maryland their
to orders for the defence Of this capital The
formation is from such and in such shapes that
the President thinks it his duty make known to you;
so that all loyal and patriotic citizens your State may
he warned in time and that prepared take
; m stt9n snd eTsc[iTs 6 GasggeS Sgat
consequences and it would be agreeable the President
as woud be to yourself that it should he prevented
overcome by the loyal authorities and citizens of Mary
land, rather than averted by any other means.
am, very respectfully, yours, &c,
SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War.
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From Vera Cruz.

New ORLEANS, April 20.-The Tennessee, from
Vera Cruz 22d, has arrived.
The Macedonian was at Sacrificios.
There has been another ministerial crisis, result
ing in the resignation of Senior Pretor and the ap
nointment of Senior Mata minister of war. Gen.
Aoragoza has been made minister of war.
Typhus fever prevailed at the capital Minister:
Weller and Mathews were down with it.
The Spanish bark Conception, which had beer
declared government prize had been condemned
been discovered in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The Mexican Congress was to meet on the 2lst
Juarez would doubtless be declared elected Pres
ident,
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STATE OF MARYLAND,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Annapolis, April Goth 1861,


SIa:-Since you in Washington last. have been
in Baltimore city aborDg in conjunction with the Mayor
OF that city to preserve peace and ORDER but regret to
say with little success Up to yesterday there appeared
promise but he outbreak came the turbulent passions
of the rotous element prevailed fear for safety became
reality what they had endeavored TO conceal but what
was known to US, longer concealed but made
ltest; the rebeouS element had the control of things
We were arranging and organizing forces to protect the
city and preserve order, but organization
arms prevented success. They had arms they had the
principal part Of the organized military forces with them
and for to have made the effort, under the circum-
stances, would have had the effect to aid the dsordery
element. They took possession of the armoes the
arms and ammunition, and therefore think it prudent
to decline for the presently responding armativey to
the requsiton made by President Lincoln for four regi
ments of infantry.
With great respect am your obedient servant,
THOS. II. HICKS.
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HOLIDAY STREET THEArRE.-Manager Ford has,
by liberal outlay, prepared the fine scenic drama
entitled, The Forty There's for presentation this
evening. 1t has been long time since this piece
was before Baltimore audience, and will no doubt
be greeted tonight with crowded house.
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The Keystone State at New YOrl5--The RIM
Down the Potomac made Without MoIes-

tntiOn.
New YORK, April 26.-The steamer keystone
State has arrived from Washington, with forty or
fifty bags of mail matter for the east and west and
the dispatches and instructions for Mr.. Adams, the
newly appointed Minister to England. The whole
under the charge of Gen. Twitchell, of Boston.
Col. Bonneville, of the U. S. Army, was a pas
senger.
The Keystone State was well armed to resist any
attack, but attempt was made to modest her dur
ing her run down the Potomac.
The transport steamer Columbia has arrived.
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v.,v y,,.t Military Movements.


ALBANY, April 26.-Five tn 0usand stand of arm;
were received from Springfield, and forwarded tc
the Elmira depot.
One hundred and ninety-four companies were
enrolled at noon to-day, including the German
Turner's, Col. Franz Sige, an officer OF experience
in Europe. Lieut.. Bayard, instructor of infantry
tactics of West Point, has been rendered the Major
ship of Col. Townsend's regiment, and will accept
if he can obtain leave
Col Delafeld, ex-Superintendent of West Point,
is serving in the GOEernOr's staff
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Latest rom the South.

AUGUSTA, April 25.-Forida has ratified the
permanent Constitution of the Confederate States
The prisoners of war taken on the Star Of the
West have been taken to Montgomery.
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AN IMPORTANT PROCLAMATIoN.-On p Monday morn
ing, says the Washington Star of Saturday, there
will appear another proclamation of the President,
extending the contemplated blockade to the ports
of Virginia and North Carolina, but not to those
of Marya Commodore Stringham is to be off
cially named in it as the commander of the whole
bockading force. The same paper says that it has
been determined by the Government Immediately
to increase the regular army %, 900 rank and file
Also the Navy, from 1000, its present force, to
25,O00
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Anti-SecessiOn Feeling in Northern Missouri.
HANNIBAL, Mo-, April 25.-rEere is but little
sympathy in northern Missouri with the secession
lists, and reports that railroads and other pub
lie conveyances have been, that they are likely
to be nterfered with, are wholly unfounded.
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THE New YORK SEVENTH REGMEST.-It is re-
ported in the city that some four hundred men,
bers of the New York Seventh Regiment, now at
Washington refused to take the oath to support the
Administration in the form administered to the
other troops 1t was then modified so as to pledge
them that they would net be required to go out of the
District OF Columbia or to fight against the States
of Maryland and Virginia, and requiring them
to for thirty days only, the original oath pro-
posed retaining them in service three months
Many of the members state that they were deceived
when they resolved to volunteer for the SERVICE
Several of them were yesterday in this city, on
their way home, having decided to return.
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THANKs-We indebted to Messrs. Kelley,
=,
Hedian & Piet, ia Baltimore street, for the cor
respondence which accompanied the Governors
Message to the Legislature.
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Restriction on coasting clenrances--Ri

BosToN, April 2S.-The Collector of this Port
has received orders not to grant cearances for any
port south of Delaware Bay.
Forty rihed cannon, contracted for by this
State, are expected to arrive here in a few days.
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FREDERICK CITY Nd, April Goth, 1861.
HIS ErcLency ThoS H. Hicks Governor of the Slate of
Haryland annapolis, ND
SIR In obedience to Special Orders, No los. Adutant
Generals Office, Washington D. c., of April 18TH 1861,
detailing to muster into the service of the United
States the troops of this State called by the Pres
dents proclamation of that dae) have the honor to
report TO you my arrival at this place.
would be pleased receive from you your earliest
convenience, any information and instructions you may
have to communicate to me- in reference to this duty.
l am sir, very respectfully your obedient servant.
r. MACFEELY, lst Lieut.. 4th Infantry.
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ErOm New Orleans

New ORLEANS, April 26.-The city presents a
most warke and military appearance. The streets
crowded with volunteers, and the beat of the
drum and the heavy tramp of armed men are heard
day and uipht
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SIMON CAMERON, Sec'y of War


BALTIMORE. April l7th, 1861.
To The President of the United States
SIR-From the conversation had yesterday, in Wash
ingon, with the Secretary of War, and with Lieutenant
General Scott, understood that the four regiments Of
militia to be called for from Maryland were to be posted
and retained within the limits this State for the de-
fence of the United States Government the maintenance
c the Federal authority and the protection of the Fede
raj Capital also understood it was the intention of
the United States Government not to require their servi
outside Of Mary land except defence of the District
of Columbia
Wll you do me the favor state in reply whether
am right in the understanding that in responding to
the lawful demands of the United States Government
may be able to give effective and reliable aid fo the sup
port and defence of this Union. have the honor be
your obedent servant, THos II. HICKS,
Governor of Maryland.
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ACKN NowLEDGEMENT.-T Tay or's express, under
charge of Mr. avid Abercrombe, Jr., continues
to furnish US regularly with Northern and Eastern
papers.
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Proclamation OF the President Extending the
Blockade--ArrivaI of Troops nj Washing
ton.
WAsHIHGroN April 2S.-ll, P. M.--The Presi
dent will o-morrow promulgate his proclamation
extending the blockade to the ports of Virginia
and North Carolina, for the same reasons as here
tofore declared by him for block kading other South
ports. Captain Stringham will direct the gen
eral blockade movements.
Northern troops continue to arrive here without
obstruction, both by the Potomac river and by the
Railroad.
An order will be issued tomorrow prohibiting
the soldiers from wearing sidearms unless on duty.
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The election to fill the vacancy in the Washing
ton county delegation to the Legislature, take
place on Saturday next.
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The Governor q Delaware has issued his pr0cia-
nation, calling out troops in obedience to the re-
QUESTION of the President.