The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
The War News,
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BALTIMORE, April IA terrible riot took place here
Washington in obedience Lincoln's CALL The regi-
ment from Massachusetts, and the Seventh Regiment
from New York, were attacked, and several killed The
Governor has proclaimed martial law.
Ii is currently reported that the telegraph wires
north of Baltimore have been cut, and the railroad
tracks torn up.
Later.-Aprl 49, 10 p. m.-OnIy two of the Massachu-
sets soldiers known to be killed, three remain here
wounded. Seven citizens known to be killed and
five or six severely wounded. The city is now
parativelv quiet The State troops and full body of
police are under
Further particulars concerning the Difficulty in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, April le.--Ths city to day thrown
into fever of excitement occasioned by the arrival of
Northern troops on their way to Washington, in
obedience TO the call made in Lincolns late Coercion
Proclamation When the first part Massachusetts
Regiment and portion of the New York Seventh
Regiment were being transported through the streets of
the city from the Philadelphia depot the Washington
depot, the horse-cars riddled with stones and
missiles every character The windows of the
veyances were almost COM letely demolished, but
luckily for the soldiers injured seriously
thong many were badly cut with broken glass and
bruised with stones.
The remaining detachment the Massachusetts regi-
ment, whilst attempting to march through the city, in
order to proceed at once to Washington, met with
great deal of opposition All along the route they
hooed at by the pOpnace, and at the Pratt street
bridge they in contact with dense crowd of men,
who opposed all further progress. Here fight was
by the citizens that the soldiers fired upon them On
the part of the Baltimoreans pistols and
plentully used that many both sides killed
and wounded Four or FIVE of the Massachusetts, troops
killed the spot and others badly wounded
The whole city has flown to arms. Martial law has
been proclaimed and the Southern flag has been raised
The entire city has declared itself for States Rights
and the South We hear that AFR Davis of the firm of
Davis, Paynter & Co. among those killed.
John W. Garrett, the President of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad has determined to allow the passage of
no mn over he in Their have
come to the same understanding. 1--4
--latest. from, tie Seat of Far.
WASHINGTON, April 2O.-The steamers Pawnee and
Anacosa left this city last night probably for Norfolk
The President has issued proclamation declaring
the ports of the seeded States in state of blockade
We have received no mails from beyond Baltimore,
owing it is reported to the destruction of railroad
bridge Baltimore, thus OBTAINING large body of
troops bound for Washington at Havre de Grace.
Baltimore is reported to be quiet and in full pos
session of the State military this morning and it is
expected that the troops will pass through to-day
The mail steamers on the Potomac have been tenn
porary detail ned by order Ct the Government for pru
dental reasons. Every thing is quiet here.
Later from Montgomery.
MONTGOMERY. April 2O-Mr Pryor left here at
O'Clock this evening. The Cabinet has been in session
all day 1t is rumored that important procIamations
are to be issued on Monday.
Capture Of the Star Of the Vest
New ORLEANS, April 2O.-The steamship Star of the
West has arrived at this port, prize of war She
captured by the troops of the Confederate States
Indianoa, Texas. She was boarded on Wednesday
night by the Galveston Volunteers who captured her
without resistance. She has board eight or nine
hundred barrels of provisions.
The steamer Habana has been purchased by the Con-
federate States and will be transferred into
sci. carrying eight guns and one pivot gun.
Troops continue to arrive here from the upper Par-
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Var M0rements
WASHINGTON, April l9-Four steamers at Acuuia
Creek have been detained By the Government, under
the apprehension that they will be used for secession
purposes The agent here is endeavoring to have them
released to morrow.
attacked in Baltimore and seriously wounded have
been conveyed to the infrmary here. Others were
slightly wounded.
strong guard is posted at all the ontposts around
the city tonight There fully five thousand troops
under arms in and around the city.
strong Union sentiment pervades all classes in this
city, and the deepest regret is expressed the
in Baltimore to-day. There is violent excite
ment, but an evident feeling of solemnity, suspense
and anxiety.
The troops from Massachusetts and New York have
arrived The extent of the injuries the soldiers and
citizens of Baltimore is unknown.
From Harper's Ferry
WAsHxGrox, April 19-It is generally reported that
the few Government troops stationed Harpers Ferry
felt themselves unable to hold possession of the public
works against the superior Virginia. and there
fore blew up the two principal work shops and the
arsenal, and retreated to the Maryland side
From Lndiana-TERRE HAUTE, QND.) April IA
speech made by d. w. Voorhees, here our national
difficulties and the rights of the South well receiv
ed. This shows how we Hoosers stand Al present.
THE REINFORCEMENT OF FoRr PIcKENs.-The Montgo- |
merry Mail says that teegraphic intelligence receiv
ed in that city Saturday, that Fort Pickens had
received renforcements from the United States
ers Wyandotte and Brooklyn. The reinforcemens
comprise some 1000 or 200 men, aud effected
Friday night.
1t is expected that Fort Pickens will be attacked soon
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