The New York Herald Newspaper, May 1, 1861, Page 1

THE NEW’ YORK HERALD. THE WAR. ghly Important Mili- tary Movements. en Thousand Men to Con- © West in a Blaze of En- thusiasm. eventy Thousand Ohio Volunteers Ready for Service. i iDIANA ARMING FOR THE CONFLICT. uree Fhousand “Jersey Bines” En Route for the Seat of War. eparture of the Twenty-Eighth Re- giment for Washington. Yevements of the Bfetropolitan Biilitary. ‘esterm Virginia to Split from the East, &e., . ee, IE ATTITUDE OF THE ADMINISTRATION. ‘Waauinoton, April 30, 1861. me people of the North may rest assured that the gov- ment completely realizes the responsibilities imposed on it by the prevent crisis, and will discharge ite dn- sto the fullest extent. The restiveness of a portion ’ he Northern press, at the seeming dilatoriness of its lon in war matters, is altogether unjustifiable. Its ware ripe, but the means tocarry them out with ‘rey, promptnes and suocess, are not yet at ite com- ad. It would be criminal folly to enter the field with ¢ recruits. An army ef two hundred thoa dad men cannot be organized and made ctive in the course of afew days, Time is wanted to apiete preparations, and these are now being pushed ward with the utmost vigor and despaicn. In due son blows will be struck. In the meantime, let loyal zens of the free States, who are anxious to ace the thern rebeilion crushed, remain confident that direct noels of communication between the North and the eral capita) will poon be opened, if need be by force. high-handed outrage of faithless Virginia will not re. in uppunished In fine, wherever treason rears ita d, the strong arm of the federal government will be ea to strike it down ee. ‘Wasuineron, April 30, 1961. exors. Evarte, Pierrepont and Vanderpool, of New x, had long interviews with the heads of departments the Presicent yesterday. They endeavored to con- to the official mind some faint notion of the attitude he North They told Mr. Lincein that thie was no porary excitement, but a movement growing out of a peeated conviction that free institutions were now o their trial; that not only the feelings of the peoph, the interest of ai) classes, capital, oommerce and pro- yo! every kwd, were involved in the iesue—and the ole knew 1 ; that those who were slowest in war and t likely to take sides in a civil war were the most con- vative elements of society. They felt that this wasa «tion bet ween government and anarchy, and that unless gcversment proved itself equal to this emergency it id have to be replaced by some other form of govern- +; that the impuisé of the North, bottomed as it is on ciple apd interest, could not be resisted, and must be |; that this was no question of slavery, but of govern- t, and that the Nortnern democracy, and even the t proslavery members of tbat party, were as one with the repubieans on this point. seee gentlemen also adverted to the condition of 48 in Virginia, particolarly in Fairfax county, from 1b loyal peopie—some of them Northerners by birth— been driven out, while the opponents of the govern- t were safe everywhere, and asked how long this vplon of things was to last. Upon the Baltimore tion there was the ices to be said, because an order been issued from Gen. Sqott to Major Gen. Patterson +ipg the whole ground. ts ie tae te ee Cee need, and promised to give them his most careful deration. ptlemen who have had confidential conversation the various members of the Cabinet affirm that, al. 1g for axfferences of temperament, they are a uxit, a well defioed policy, which will not be wholly of a wwive character. *ginia ladies, residents in this city, are in receipt cay to day of Jetters from thelr friends at home, & thom to leave this devoted city before it ie de- ea by the forces mustering in the South; but these vonwations have as yet produced no serious effect, we Twenty afth New York regiment came in last ng, no the Sixty.ninth, which is still at Annapolis Jon, but is preparing to follow. at Custia Lee, lately stationed at Fort Washington © Potomac, son of Gen. Edbert E. Lee, has resigaod rmméesion in the United States Army. oor vegiment of Rhode Island troops has been or out ARTY AFFAIRS AT THE FEDERAL CAPITAL, ETO. Wasmunorom, April 80, 1961. with. Yan@ing the large number of troops now in ugtoa...ad although many of thea are permitted ce full atge of the streota during the day, nothieg ver apprwaching to even a slight disturbance of the has ecourred tm any locality. They all seem to bo in a common object, namely: the protection of wwernmpent wed the oapi'al, irrespective of the «| vows by which, @t their homes, they may be 1 ‘ee Of the atty have tendered thelr services as bos. cree should gach perviows be necessary, white { (hem are preparing Unt, In the possible contin that 1 may be nesed, although there ie no _ spyredension om thet poiny MORNING EDITION—-WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1861. PRICE TWO CENTs. Se far az can de ascertained all the tronps cheerfully perform every duty impored upon them Win the Jarge namber pow bere, and those constantly arriviug, our citizens "eel perfectly secure from outside or dis uaton attacks, aud therefore they are comparatively free from dwquieting excitement Ae wight be expreted, we hoar of bot little if any pri- vate or py vlic expression of seceesion sentiments those among be of Puch Views DOW practiciug Loe philosophy of sdener Costary to many agsertione which have fouud Meir Wey into the newspapers, none are resirieted or inter- | fered with im legitimate pursuite, and the civil admlois- taiioe, a heretofore, is unimpaired The me chante and waders, as a class, have been ecf. fering wo their bosimere, but are now experiencing come ebbet. | ‘The fear of being ‘‘ starved out” is diesipated. Sap plies of cattle and other necessaries are constantly re- evived. Great improvement bas taken place lo oar atrecte Some time back the military were moved on our grea thoroughyare ostentatiously, and ligdt artillery ani fving | @regoons noisily, and ofen at the top of their horses | speed. Miltary couriers were constantly riding o° rather racing their horees in companies of from two to | six, from ove end cf the avenue to theother. By ali | this excitement was created among citizens, and apo-e- Densions were stirred ap on the part of women and others. Bot properly appreciating thoee movements. The fear was constantly excited that some dread event was hip- penitg st one point or another to which the military was directed. It is creditable to the administration thet up having ite attention calied to this subje:t it at onco appreciated the propriety of making srrangemeats for more quies in the copduct of the military aad other movements there- with connected. Under the reform no neediess military displays or unnecessary exhasti n of borse flesh appear op ovr streows. The result is comparative quiet and ap- parent freedom on the partof the peculiarly seasitive from the neediers alarm which heretofore prevailed. The friends of the Northern troope now here may be ‘soured that the latter are sedulously cared for by the government, ani are weicomed and cordially appreciated by our citizens at large The operations of the treasury for the” past few days have been considerably embarrassed on account of the scarcity of coin. 1t is supposed that there are now more than eight millions of dollars subject to the government draft in the different cities, but owing to the obstrac- tion of the roads by the disunioniste the Secretary of the Treasury has not deemed it advisable to order ite trans- portation hither, The inconvenience will, however, only be temporary. HL Berrien, Chief Clerk ‘n the Navy Department, bas been appointed fourth Auditor of the Creasury. A general order from the Adjutant General’s office saye:—Firet Lieutenant Charles A. Ogle, Firet dra- goons, having failed to render his secounts as required by the act “concerning the disvursement of public money,” approved January 81, 1829, the Prest- dent directs that be be dismissed from the army of the United States. He is accordingly hereby dropped from the of the army. Some Virginia papers quietly hint at the formation of a lage \military camp in the vicinity of the ancient town of Dumfries, near the Potomac, and about twenty- five miles below Alexandria. Many of ‘he military com- panies which have recentiy arrived at Alexandria from the interior are believed to have been transferred thither. This location ie below Fert Washimgton, but on the Vir- ginia shore. The following significant article appears in the Virginia Sentinel of Saturday — Our people mut reet qziet upon the fact that the m'l!- crabrewd, akiful, snéefetigabie, eaperienced’ 404 putr- 1 aw \ and patr: otic officers. Our Conn: 1, Robert E Lee, has long been the pride of the service, and he 's suppor'ed by pees acknowledged ospacity and large ex- perience. ‘The plans of our government are of course not suitable matter (f public prec'amation Our military boards — their own counsels, a7 tt is obviously prrper they @bou! 0 The people rhould patriotically abstain from even the attempt to unrddle them, for the wisest plans sro often baffled by divclosure, bowever made. Lot as trust, @ geverons © nfitenre, thore to whose hands we have committed the cor doct of affairs, and prepare our- them with all the power of @ united and Senator Hunter, W. O. Rives, W. D. Preston, Judges Camden and Brockenbrovgh, have been apprinted by the Virgiuia Convention as delegaice to the Southern Con- grees. The Virginie Convention has passed an crdicance ee- tabliebing the Navy of Virginia, and authorizing the banes to issue one and two dollar notes. ‘The Navy Department isto put sea going versele on their guard ‘The lighthouses at Capea Henry and Charlee show no lights. A schooner is sank io Give fathoms of water shout eix miles north of the Wolf Trap ligbtehip, in the Chesapeake Bay. The lightboat off Windmill Point haa been removed; alo the lightboat at Smith’s Point. THE ARREST OF GEN. HARNEY. Wasmnsotos, April 30, 1861. Tt is unnecessary to say that a parngrash pabliehed tn yestordey’s New York Times, purporting to have boea telegraphed from Washington, to the offact that Genoral Harney purporely cacsed his own arreet at Harper's Ferry, i a baseless elanier. I nave just returned from an interview with General Harney, who makes the ful- Jowing statement — Farty on Thursday morning I was apprised by the ra‘l- road conductor that we were at Hurpor’s Ferry, and that there wore indications of an intention to arrest me. | did not believe this was intended; but a party of soldiers presently entered the cars, and apologizing for disturbing me, said that I must con ider myself thei prisoner, 1 aeked, but was not allowod to telegraph to the Secretary of War. I was taken to Gen. Curson’s quarters, and informed that I should be required to go to Richmond. Acrordingly I left, before daylight, in a carriage, attended by five offisers of the sta. They had Proposed to send a large force a3 an oscort, but I assured them that !t was above my digaity to attempt an escape; that the matter was between them and my government, and that I did not wish to receive an unnsonssary amonut of attentlon from the public om the way. We were three days on the journey, which was made partially on wheels and partially by rail 1 ‘was treated on the route, as well as at Harper's Ferry, with the greatest courtesy. Regret was expressed that orders were such a8 to compel my detention No dis agreeable subjecta were introduced, and no effurt made to obtain my confidence. On Sunday evening we reached Richmoné, and went at once to Gov. Letoher’s house, The Governor was dining out, but was sent for immo- diately. He released me, stating that his orders had boen misunderstood. 1 learned that the Harper's Ferry force bad been directed to stop all armed bodies, and that the telegraph had announced me as coming at the head of fourteen hundred troops. I was treated with great at- tention at Richmond by Governor Letcher, Solovel I 20, Colonel Johnson and others, whom I have long koown, and was waited upon by a number of other prominent citizens. There seemed to be some curiosity to seo tne, ‘and some belief that I intended to resign my commis sion in the United States Army. On this latter point they wore deceived. At balf-past five on Monday morning I left for Aloxan dere, At one point there was a great crowd, who staroa and called me to come out and show mynelf; but exoapt by some boys ne lagraceful remarks were mate. 1 did heave the Union at piearure, and believing ‘he North and South are two distinct peopir, which ought to have sepa- rate governmen's. 1 beard mach regret copdition of affairs, bus the existeccs of ap unkind feeling toward the North. I was assured by Governor Lewher and others bigh in aathority, that Virg mis entertained mo kilea of attacking Washiagton, This of course cannot cover Jef, Davis’ movements; but I cannot believe he, thoogb etubbors, has so liitie ebrewdness as to under. tehe the enterprise. 1 left St. Louis on Tuesday, I think that, although since the affair of Fort Suméer, the feeling in favor of secersion has strengthened in Missouri. She wili not at- ‘vempt to go out of the Union. General Harney reported to the Secretary of War thie exprested at the present few 20 indications of ' morning. He has as yet received no orders, but will pro- | Dabty, inaemuch as he is the only general officer ef the regular army, except General Szott, now here, be piwced | % command of this military department. General Har- | Bey saw one of the regiments from the East on the ave- ue last evening. He seya be never saw better march- ing. General Harney looks older than is generally imagined. Hie bair ie growing gray, and his mustache ie snow white, Bus he is fine looking, unusually tal, and at the tame time a robust man, cf well kait, muscular form, active and energetic. Some of the squares in the city, as well as the Heights in the neighborhood, have heen surveyed, preparatory to the formation of encampments. As soon as necessary Prepayation cen ce made, wost of the regimenta now quartered ip the public buildings will be in camp. Ov and after to-cay Washington will have a regular dai y mail, by way of Annapolis, leaving here at three O'clock im the afternoon and arriving at six A.M. A tucket will be the only pass required of a passenger, ‘Wasmnoron, Apri] 30, 1861. Judge McCann has been rendering distinguished ser: vices to the government since his departure from New York He has superintended the rebuilding of the de- stroyed portions of railroad to Annapolis, the transporta- tion of troops and stores, acted as Commissary for the 4431) -pintb, acd Generai Butler bas highly complimented him for big untiring zeal and general a efulness. Senator sherman, of Ohio, is now attached to Genera) Pa ‘op’s steff in the capacity of Aid. Thu low Weed returned North to-day with despatches for Goversor Morgan. Geperal Nye started for New York this afternoon. 4s be entered a carriage at Willard’s a large crowd of friends cheered him. Ge era sim Lone bas left for the West. He is doputed to ageiet in organizing the volunteer forces west of the Mirsisetppi. He wili doubtlessly take an important com- mard. R quiar trains for passengers bound North commenced Povping today to Annapolis, Locomotives, cars, ratis avd ties are beirg brought from the North t> expedite the transportation of men and provisions over the Anna- polis road. ‘The greater: activity continues to prevail at the War and Navy Departments. Aoyuraut Morning, of the Rhode Island regiment, met with «n accident lest evening. Bis horse slipped on the #venue and fei] upon him. The point of the eaddie struck him iv the stomach, kuccking the breath out of his body. ‘He fainted twice, and it was feared he had suffered some internal injury. He ie much better to-day but ie atill inid Up. The President and Genera! Scott were #0 much pleased with the appearence of the Rhode Island regiment, on yeview yerterday, that they at once conferred concern- ing the request of Governor Sprague for another regiment from.Lyitie Kbedy,” aud an order directing ite organi- gation was at once issued. The Rhode Island boys here ray tbat four regiments can be raised within her borders asearily a che. ‘the President and Governor Sewart ‘visited the regiment at its quarters, in the Patent Office, this morning ‘The excell: nt band of the New York Seventh regiment pertorm in tho President’s grcunde to-morrow afternoon. ‘The Seventh will probably soon be camped on George. town Heignts. ‘The Norfo k Savings Paok is issving bills of the de. nomynatious of ac: Tar, Ofty aad twenty coute It ie said that Govern r Letcher is abont to iesue 4 proclamation fo: bidding tke passage of Southern t-o0) 8 throvah Virg pia, Let bim follow this up by measures inevr tpg @ protection of Union men in the Old Dominion, aud Vigials may yet excaps occuming the theaire of war. Apertion of the baggage of the Miseachusette Sixth regimen. bas arrived from Paltimore, It ebovld be understood that the unjastifiab!e homicide of Cornelius Royd, iu bis own honee, by a sergeant and men of the District militia, of which I advised you last night, ie the first unprovoked act ef violence that has been committed by soldiers since the occupation of the city by troops, Tne only intoxicated persons whom J bave seen were civil'aas. Mr, F. B. Mill, som of the late Nicholas Hill, of Albany, of whose appointment to a Secund Lieutenancy | apprised you, bas been asaigned to the Firet artulery, Major An- derson 6 Cor ,)#. ‘The President te day made the following appointments, vis:—Ricbati Chesey, Navy Agent, San Francisco, Cal, ; Henry W Depu', Agent Paw) ee Indians, Nebraska; Mark Delabay, Surveycr General for the di trict of Kansas, Job Houghton, Regieter of the Land office, Santa Fe; Jno, Ward? Raim r Lara and Jose Antonio Mas nares, Indian Agents, James M. Chambers, Nevy Agent, Philadelphia; O. B. Irish, Indian Agemt, Omaba Agency. Telegraphic com Muniat.oa with ie North, via Balti- more, |} now Gore-trinted, except by government. The supervisors whowm the m Bret wver the wires have dis. appeared, This is another iné/¢.tion that Baltimore ie coming to her reases. It seen 8 vow an if the next de- tachment of troops that marches from the north through ber streets, will be unmolested, and that sbe will, there. fore, continue to be acity. A little iron strengthens the boay politic sometimes, wonderfully. To-day bas been very dull bere. Last night s man was arrested . Governor Sprague 8 quar ers on suspicion of bewg & ayy. He was 6 ewod in the aaiform of the Rbcde Ieland corps, ard prev.ous ) been arrested at Anrapolis. He # in Custody, and .# considered insane by the authorities. The New York Twelfth oro a forme. ‘The Charreure & Pied wil! erect barracks on Franklin equare for the Prenident, The New York ® venth ‘a " @r-ee parade at the Capitol thie afternoo. Ite band will piay im the Preai- Gent's grounds to-morro*, The Seventh expect to en- camp to morrow or pest day, ebere bas pot ye: been decided. No treope bave arrived to-day, The Objo regiment i# expected houriy. To-morrow the new Collec'or takes charge of the Cus- tom Houre a Baltimore so) !olsty + @ Americas flag. Union compar jes are jing el! over the State, The administration are mvc) «ated a ibis biooilem vic- tory. Stegee et0l rom from Washington to Alexan- dria, Yesterday, detective iashe, of Warhug ton, deliverrd op 6 fopitive wave the so thorities there, cresting much senmiion Two versela were fred int, and stopped yreterday by seone picmiate there. One cece: ed ‘he «ther, laden wih Balti more goods, was seized, Lu: released «day. The guard there did a ‘big Uhing."’ They seiped, after much trouble, a farmer who was conveying three caives to Washington. config ated ‘be calves, Dut released them upon payment of ope dollar per head. Tle army department drow upom New York today for teu thoumand dollars pay expenses Ure. Bensior Wileon ia mech ‘ecited about the Masmche bette ‘roope, He says they may be made the foe troops bero, but will soon be ihe laughing stesk of the town If pot ettenaed to. They need almest everything. Be has sent ward to General Butler to come om from An- bap ite and give the reguments some head To-morrow ‘ho calle upoe Greera: Rett aad Mr (ameroe to otate bis cape, and enk that Genera! Bautier be crdered here. fie aye that tbe regular army i 6 mere shell and in tbe way. All ite talent to im the eapteine end Leutenante. He meana to introduce a bill for ite reergantentin whee Congress meete. G-neral Mherman lanves for sikany 00 arrow ‘More New Yort pagers are needed here They canast Be had at aay prise. ing their new uni- IMPORTANT MILITARY MOVEMENTS. The Probable March of Fifteen Thousand Troops op Baktimore—The Route to be Opened at all Hozarde—Maryland to Remain in the Union. IMPORTANT FROM HARRISBURG. The Keystone State Arousing for the Con- test — fhe Miners Enitsting te Defend their Coumtry—Cfhe Number of Troops in the Ficid—Uhe Concentration of Men im this State—T! Heal Position of Washington w w Troops were Stopped in Saltimore—Supposed Move- ments for Maryland, dc., &c. Haxnisacnc, April 29, 1861. The inhabitants of the Keystone State are fully aroused to the importance of the contest that is now upon them. The people are arming the meelvee, aud can be seen pour- ing forth from the mountains and valleys of the 3tate by bundrede, They epring up from the very bowels of the mountains, arrange themselves in military line, and mareb for the scene of action. The miners, who have apent years beneath the ground, seldom sceing the sun except on Sundays, are enlisting in large numbers. Tho furnace men, whose toi] makes them naturally powerful, ip a muscular point of view, are daily uniting in the ranks of the army, ready and panting for tho contest. It has been generally supposed in New Yorks that Penpeytvapia was doing but little by way of sustain- ing the government. They had beard that Governor Our- tin promised one bundred thousand men, but there was no report of their being rent to Washington, and the pub- be had about made up their mind that his promises were ae game of brag. A personal visit to sme of the camp fields bas satisfied me that the Keystone State is doing ita share of the work, and before many days roll around the public will hear a report from them that will tarn some of the newspaper grumblers in your city. ‘This State bas in the neighborhood of seventeen thou sand already in the field, and thousands more begging for ‘the opportunity of marching. They have full eix thou- sand stationed at Camp Goott,near York, under the commana of Generals Wynkoop and Negley. There are twenty-six bundred at Gump Silifer, near Chambersburg, under the command of General F. A. Williams, one of the officers of the Pennsylvania volun. teors in the Mexican war, who has Colonel! J. J. Patterson for his aid. This camp is under the best discipline of any im the State, clearly showing that the commanding officer understanas his business. Then there area large number at Camp Ourtin, near Harrisburg, but the troops are going and coming from this camp so rapidly that it would bemerely guesswork tostate the number that are at present there. Szattered along between Elkton, Per. ryville and Philadelphia are six thoasand more, and there are one or two regiments from Oh\o near Lancaster, with some twelve Mundred United States troops at Car- Nile Barracks. In the latter number are those that were under the command of the traitor Twiggs in Texas. In all of these camps, as weil as in official quarters at Harrisburg, there is at present a genera) stir and bustle that betoken the approach of an eventful day. ‘The movements of the State oili- cere are wrapped in mystery. The messengers come ‘and go with sealed lipe. Spesial trains are fying in every direction, while the tick of the tel joatrument con- tinues from morn until night, and night to day, All thie means something. It i# the sudden gathering of the cloude before the s'‘orm. oe ig cathe pesoealon inte is for the me of off the movements of army aterory understuod that the Southern for see ous at ‘as Ferry, and ym, and then Shs tmay ad pant of rs ae 7 ree oug ‘ae Tribune, Times at ty ve been severely de- ‘Autrecon "for being — janctive x6 wo , a6 if they did not ue struggie of the bour, Bit the real facts show the very reversd, ihey themeelves caught in the trap that has been laid for them by the veteran Genera Scott. 1 have seen men from Wasb'ngton direct #in-e my ar. rival bere, who knew all the movements there up to Thursday {ast, avd from their siavemente the capital of the nation was really in a lamentable condision. Up Weonerday night last, three thousand soldiers were every man that the government hai there—one (bv sand regulare, about one thongand volun eers, ant the Dalance men from the District o” Colombia. With this small force, by the action of the Baltimore mob, the government were hemmed in; and any person who knows the location of Washington ‘and how easily a foree can march down from any source, can at once comprebend the dapger that it was in for a whale week. They were, in fact, at the mercy of the Southern forces, aad would have been taken almost without a struggle. There wero 80 many pointe to guard that but few men could be ata- tioned in any one position. Im order to keep up ap- pearances General Seott kept his men in constant motion, the general bustle giving the appearance of a large force. Ae soon as the traing were stoppe! «nd the solaiers prevented from passing through | more by the mob, General Scott held the Washingt: the telegraph office, feng wp ye any commun irom joing over, except Of tho departments. Sec ciary ron continued for three daye to send his orders over the wires for supplies and movements of troops, euppo«- ing all the time that they were received by those to whom the despatches were directed, as word was nent back from Baltimore that the wires were in working order through to New York. Not receiving any repl; to his despatches, bie suspicions were arjusel, and, ‘upon examining into the matter, it was found that jarsbal Kane, of Baltimore, had taken possession of the office in that city and detained everything, thus being able to understand the true position of the woment, and ai) their contempiated movemente. jus tied up, it is really a wonder that the capital was pot en from the hands of the government. The charges of the 2ribune and the Times, and their accurations sgaipst the administration, in view of there facta, is coptemptible cowardice, rinking even be- low tbe attack of the Courier and upon the gal- Jant Anderson, and proves at once that # the advice of those sheets is followed by the poopie, our country will surely sink beyond redemption. ‘The capital ie now out of danger. General Scott bas enough men there to defend it against any attack that may be made; and the public may rest assured that as long a8 Providence gives to Scott his mind and present energy, Jeflerson Davis will not be found marching bie forces into Washington. all appsarance the South- ern forces will make s demonstration in Maryland first of all, in order to aesist the mob there to prevent the passage of troops throogh thatState. It is said that the Raltimore roughs have not only maie loopholes through the doors and ehottere, but have taken into the upper rooms and the roofs of houses, brickbats, pieous of cast: » car wheels, and other missiles to roll down upon troope as they pass in tho street. In adiition to this the mob is being rapidly armet, and, it is paid, upon roe! and reliable authority, that Koss Winans hea two of ie steam guns in operation, which will enable them to Dalla at the rate of two bundred per minute upon ‘the federal troops. These statements are made cpon the word of a resident and business man of Baltimore, who bee loft his all and fled to this locality. It shows that are preparing for a struggic, but all this amonnts to ine fee a Fs pom with the mien og yd — Aoott to uphold the government, evon against lunatic mob of the Monumental City. ” There is one mipgular fact in connection with the en- i of these who are enlisting voted the democratic ticket. 1 am informed that nt that was sent off [ei fun; Lo tee | ‘York, where several thousand men are encamped. At the head of fifteen thousand men he will march towards Baltimore with the intention of going to Washington. An advance detachment will reconstruct the bridges on the Northern Central Railroad, If any attempt at resist. ance is made to the intended movement of General Keim’s army upon hi arrival beiore Baltimore, he will i#sue a proclamation of hie intentions, for the security of women and ohildren, and tne loyalists and will then carve his way through Baltimore at what ever cost. This ie the programme. It is believed by many that all necessity for this military demonstration will be removed before General Kein moves. If 80, it 8 most likely that the troops will not pass through only the outek rte of the olty, it being moro convenient to do #0. It is determined on the part of the people, as well a the government, that tha! route shall not be closed against the Great West. The route by way of Annspoli will be Kept open as a military road. Yesterday the New York (Seventy-first) regiment was guard ing ‘it, General Butier, of Massachusetts being still im command of that point. The burning of the two long bridges over the ‘‘ Big ”’ and “ Little” Gunpowder rivers on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore road, wil mako it difficult to put that road in immediate running order, Thave conversed with distinguished military and ctvil officers of the government within a few days,and they are agreed in the opinion that there is not the slightest fear now of an attack upon the Capitol. The South has evidently been resting in the belief that there existed a division among the people of the North. She is now startled to find that the Northern people are a unit against the South in this exigency, and are for fight toa men, INTERESTING FROM PHILADELPHIA. ARRIVAL OF A COMPANY OF ARTILLERY UNDER 8E- CRET ORDERS—ARRIVAL OF A COMPANY FROM WILMINGTON—THE UNION FEELING IN PHILADEL- YHIA—THE WHEREABOUTS OF TROOPS, BTC. PwaLapecrma, April 30, 1361. More than a week has now passed since any troops arrived here,except the First company of the Rhode Island Flying Artillery, which came from Easton, Pa, on Sunday, to join their regiment in Washington. Though al) ready for instant departure when they arrived, no orders have yes been given to that effect, and they yet remain in this city. Thesame may be said of the Sixth regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers, who are now tho- roughly uniformed and ready to start atany moment, for any point, when the order shall arrive. You bave probably Icarned that a train of eighteen cars, filled with soldiers from Newark (1 believe two whole regiments), loft that city for Trenton last night, ‘and that more leave for the eame city to-morrow, alto gether numbering four thousand men. You will peroetve by these, that there is an intentions, delay or holding back of the men on the part of the government; ap unnatural calm in these unnatural times, which is but the gathering of strength before tho blow is struck. 1 believe that all this secresy of move- mente of eoldiers and their destination will, before three days bave expired, be centersd to one point—Baltimore, There are now, in velunteer regiments, no lees than fifteen thousand men, who, in one day, can assemble here without the slightest trouble. In Little York, Pa., there are neatly four thomeand troops, and at Lancaster, Pa , two Obio regiments, The men are all uniformed, and ready to start for Philadelphia in one hour’s notice. The Fourth regiment infantry Scott Legion, Colonel W. H. Gray, numbering 740 men, will be ready for orders in forty eight hours. Their headquarters are at the gov- erpment building, No, 426 Chestnut street, Philadelphis. This ee has been formed and completed in eight caye. day the men are being inspected, and to-mor- row ¢ probably reoctve their uniforms. Tho Field # are—Colonel, W. A. Gray; Lieutenant Col. , George Moore, Major, Andrew Tippin The Stockton Cadets,a fine cympiny of young men hteon to tweuty-one years of age, wis organ zed at Gomden, N. J.,on Wednesday night last. Ina short time over two Lundred names were corolied, but more then half were refused,as but eighty-four men were alloted in the company. Many of those refused otfered ten dollar, ope movth’s, and some of them even two monthe’ pay, to the fortunate ones, to take their pieces. It will hus be seen that troops to almost any amoant can be marched to Raltimore, to ray nothing of those between this city and Wasbingiom, ard the sixteen or eignteon thousand already in the ‘latter city With this army, heace by the death dea steam battery which I men- tloned in my letter yesterday; the reign of mobiem in Faltimore will be utterly extmguiahed. The blood of the mortyre of the Masaachuretts soldiers cry aloud for vea- mad the wrongs, indignities ant insults offered toa jondred exiles, demand 't, and the people as with one voice repeat the cry, and add a pation’s vengeance! Aboot baif past twelve o clock this afternoon company K, of the United States Fourth artillery, Major Morris commane ing, arrive? here from Fort Ridgiey, Minnesota, They number fifty.six men. The officers are Captain G A. Derosay: Lieutenants, G. H. Weeks and J. D. Bing- ham—the latter of the Seed artillery. “They too the fist cas from Philadelphie. This company hae not been in the Fastern States since the Mexican war ‘The most intense excitement has existed in all the villages in Minnesota, and volunteer c:mpanies are being orgaa- ized. This company was relieved by company fof the United States Second infantry, commanded by Major Pat ten, from Fort Ripley. The rifies of company K, of the Fourth artillery, made at Harper's Ferry, are said to be very effective, and are the bandsomeet I ever saw. They have all the medern improvements, wi!l carry a bail with precision a thouand yards, but are very seldom used beyond six hundred are the new rifle muskets, calibre fifty. eight. liane (among whom they have been for the lart five years) are very much afraidof them. They sre under secret orders. This company came from the same fort as Sherman's bat‘ery, which arrived bere afew days ago, and is now located at Eikton. Firteen men, under the command of Captain Sheldon, Delunging to the First regiment of Rhode island Flying Artiliery, arrived here today and proceeded 1 joia the regiment. I should mention that the first company of this regiment, which has been here since Sunday, left os morning for a pay ‘ « The First company econ regiment ’ tyona) Guard, Captain T. A. Smith, arrived here this af- ternoon about four o'clock from Wilmington, Del. They number about seventy men. Recession is not knowa in the part of the country from which they came. A fo gene hen enn informirg them to come at onoe receive their uaiforms, Philadelphia looks ike a waving city of Fags, the Stara and stripes ayn asyiy from everything that'wil! hold a flageted. ‘nion feeling cannot be er any. where than It is here. Some of the city care have the a on ® square piece of Canvars on each side — OPO OLOELOLOLL LO LOCEDE DOLE DELE PEPOLELELELELELE DELIBERATE SLOWLY, ACT PROPERLY. a eR, Also, in a similar mapner:— ee necenererscocevorsvererestineest,. encrreense sort : THE GOVERNMENT MUSE BE MAIN rAINED. OCU ROOOCE POLECC TELE O CE COPE LE POLE DEE EDLE ETE Commodore Stockton rides about lbuadelpba in hu coupe, with fags on each side of the drivers seat, made of satin, with gold stars. GOVERNOR CURTIN’S MESSAGE. Hannewcno, Pa , April 80, 1861 Governor Curtin'e Message, on the opening of the extra rersion, speakajof the unexempled promptnors and patriot ism with which Pennsylvania and the other loyal States have responded to the call of the President. It says that the slaughter of Northern troops in Baitimore for the pretended offence of marching at the call of the federal government peaceably over soil admittedly in the Un! m, with the cbject of defending the common capital, pores new duties and responsibilitios on the State and administration. This state of things cannot be submitted to, whether Maryland may profess to be loyal to the Union of otherwise. There can be permit- ‘al seat of government. There is reason to hope that the route through Baltimore may be so longer closed against tari! ano general welfare of the State aad nation. The loan of five hundred thousand dollars ie not yet exhausted, as it ia impossible to have the accounte property settie!, but a much larger sum will be required. The Legislature has been convened, not only to complete the reorganisation Of the militia laws of the State, but to suthority to faith & rs exclusive of thore ealled into the service of the t Fiates. He recommende an act legsiiztog the one of appropriations of corporations for the families of y: upteers, He also recommends the passage of @ judiciary law to Prevent the sacrifice of property by forced sales m the evlieetion of debts. TROOPS EN ROUTE FOR WASHINGTON, TEE NEW JERSEY VOLUNTERRS, Purapecruta, April 80, 1661. The whole force of the New Jersey volanteers, three thousand men, will jeaye Trenton to morrow for Waah* ington. They will embark in twelve ropellers, each armed with two guns, and go through the canal to Bor- dentown, and thenee down the Delaware to the Delaware and Chetapoake canal, and proceed to Annapotie. IMPORTANT FROM MONTGOMERY, Meeting of the Rebel Congrese—Jeff Davis’ Message. MontcomeRy, April 29, via New Orleans 30th, Congress met at noon. President Davia’ mesrags an- nounced the ratification of the permanent conatita Jon of the Confederate States, and that it only remains for an election to be held for the designation of officers to ad- minister the government. It says the declaration of war mate agatnst this Con federation by Abraham Lincoln rendered it nesessary to convene Congress to devise means to replenish the trea- eury and for the defence of the country. The President then revisws the relations here. tofore existing between the States, and the evente which have reguted in the present warfare, Referring to the result of the mission of the Commirsioners to Washington, he saye the crooked paths of diplomacy can ecarcety furnieh an example so wanting im courtesy, candor and directness as was the coarse of the United States government towards the Commission- ers. The President incidentally refers to the pradent caution observed by the fleet off Charleston during the bombardment of Fort Sumter, and pays a high compli- ment to tho Carolinians for their forbearan se befere, and heroism, daring and magnanmity after the bombdard- ment. Commissioners have been sent to England, France, Prussia and Belgium, to aek our recogaition as a mem ser of the family of nations and make treaties of amity and commerce. He recommends the appointment of other diplomatic agents. He says the confederacy, through Mr. Stephens, has concluded a convention with Virginia, oy which Vir- ginia has united her powers and fortones with us. He has eatisfuctory assurances that other Southern States will soon stake their fortunes with ours. He says the most of the Executive Departments are in successful operation. The Postmaster General can #000 be ready to assume the direction of postal affstes, In conclusion he congratulates the Confederacy on the patriotic devotion exhibited by the peopie of the Ooa- federacy. Men of high official and social position and wealth are serving im the volunteer ranks, The railway companies propoge Libera! rates for the transportation of the mails, and to receive in compensation the bonds of the Confederacy. He says a people thus united amd resolved cannot fai of final success. Our cause is jast and holy, and we pro- teat solemnly, in the face of mankind, that we desire peace at any sacrifice, save that of honcr and iadepen- dence. We seek no conquest, no aggrandizsment, no conceesion from the free States. All we ask is 10 be kt alone, that none shal] attempt our subjugatioa by arms. ‘Thie we will and must resist to the direst extremity. the moment this pretension is abandoned the sword ‘will drop from our grasp, and we shall be ready to enter into treaties of amity and commerce mutually beneficial. Bo long as this pretension is maintained witb a firm reli- ance on that Divine Power whi’h covers wh dis proteo- tion the just cause, we will continue to struggle for our inherent right to freedom, independunve and self govern- ment. GOVERNOR PICKENS’ ADDRESS TO SOUTH CAROLINA VOWUN (ERS. Wasiiwcrow, April 80, 1961. Governor Pickens in officially addressing the votunteer regiments of South Carolina, aye he 1s informed by high authority that Virginia bas adopted the Oofederate oon- stitution and is virtually a member of ths con‘ederacy, and adds:—‘I called for volunteers becauss I did not o2m- sider Virginia under our governmoct; but waen I am offi. cially informed that she has joiacd our contederasy, T eball consider her @ part of our country, and de fend ber or Maryland as I would defead Soath Caro. lina Whatever troops may be ordered wili be still considered volunteers from South Carolina, and there = no power to lengthen the term of service. Thay are still volunteers from South Carolina for twelvs months, bat if they leave the State, they will be under the command of aGeneral in the provisional army of the Oovfederate States * The Governor exhorts the roidiers as fv\lowe:-— ‘Hold youravives in readiness to marchat the wo d to the wad of Washington, and swear that no Northern Gotas and Vandals ehall ever desecrate its sacred precinots, and that you will make of {t an American Mecca, to which the votaries of freedom an! independence from the South shall make pilgrimage through ail time, Let the sons of Carolina answer the ca '» from cho sons of Jeal Howard, who led the Maryland iine in tri mph over the bloody battle field ef Cowpens Let them koow we Wilt return that blood with full interest, wai let chem feel now, #8 then, that we are towir brothers.” He com cludes: —‘‘] shall endeavor not to exp #e our own tate, and vhall oply march you beyon! our borders under a st emergency; but wherever the C.pfederate dag te, there, too, is our country, now aud furever.’” THE NEWS FROM BALTIMORE. Baumisoxe, April 90, 1861. From information gathered from geutlemen whose po- sition and influence put them io the way of knowing the feolng and views of the majority of the Lagelature of Maryland, we feel warranted in saying that body will not even pase a Dill to call a State Convention, bat will oon- tent themeelvee with inaking @ calm, diguilled appeal to the country. A despatch from Frederick says'—' A gentloman from Washington informa me that General ott ahowed hin yesterday the copy of @ proclamation to »e issued imme- diately, declaring partial martial law in the District of Columbia and over the line of raliway es\abishea by the government for axtional purposes, so far ue 10 suspend the right of habeas corpus.”’ DEATH OF A MASSACHUSETTS ROLDIBR. The Baltimore American of April 20 says.— Wo regrat to state that private 8. H. Neeiham, of the Stxch regi- meut Massachusetis Volunteers, died about five o'dloce Saturday morning at the Lombard street lotrmery. Ho ‘war one of those who were wouned on Friday, 19 b tast., On Pratt street, and was struck by @ paving stone on the back part of the bead with auch violence as to fracture the skull. He was received tm the building on the same cay, and never epoke but a few words poy bom question whether he had a family or not al bwered no, but a gentleman residing in thie city stated that he bad a wife living The deceased did nxboompre bend the queation when be spoke. The operation of tre- ning the rkull wae perfor med on Fricay, and the pe Pent made but little rewist ance He ge Fg #1v.e atreption from the faculty and the <iators The (uneral MEETINGS IN BALTIMORE. permenant nl ‘Three spontancour Malon meetings were in Oifferent sections of the aity. They were well attend- a“. Straight oat Union resolutions were adopted in favor of sustaining the government, expressing approbetion of General Scott, and a determination to maintaia the Ronoe of the national fing. Union badges are deseming quite prominent on the streets. RETURN OF BALTIMOREANS TO THEIR HOMES. i mLapacrma, April 80, 1883. A large number of Balttmoreass sho were driven from heir homes under mod rule, heve retarned to that city with thetr families, tbe Union majority being restered 0 power. For additional war newe eee Fifth and Bighth Pages. \