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CALfrodrNIA. CIRCULATIOA,
Alia contains a complete summary of what has trams
tared in our City. State, and the Atlantic States, since
the departure of the last steamer for Californm
Robbery Legalized.
Governor BROWN, of Georgia, is a repre
sentative Secessionist. There is an individu
ality about him which charms us. He is the
ANACAARRIS CLOOTZ of the Southern Revolu
tion, and is quite as fall of strange fancies and
dangerous measures as was the Prussian baron.
His career since the commencement of this
contest lies been a career of sensations, and
in this peculiar branch •of the business we
think he has given his fellow-conspirators
great cause for jealousy. His message to the
Georgia Legislature secured him an edito
rial in the London Times, and we doubt whe
ther the eloquence of Mr. - YANCEY has ob
tained even a notice. He declared war
against the State of New York, seized the
ships of its citizens, had columns of his cor
respondence with Governor Monosnr pub
liehed in the Northern papers, and would
have done marvellous things if the Confede
rate Government had not superseded him.
The Governor was ambitious, too, and, we are
told, had his agents at Montgomery for the
purpose of pleading his noble qualities with a
view to the Presidency • but the Congress
could not share the Governor's appreciation
of himself, and selected Mr. JEFFERSON Ha
vre. This was a severe shock to the Go
vernor, and he has been of a rather retiring
disposition since.
We certainly had no idea of disturbing the
Governor in his seclusion, but he has made
hie appearance again as the champion of the
most dangerous and indefensible dogma that
law as yet been advanced by the Rebels of the
South. His proclamation we print elsewhere.
It legalizes the repudiation of all debts owing
to the people of the North by citizens of the
State of Georgia, and furnishes many argu
ments in favor of this high-handed and un
justifiable proceeding. The preamble to his
proclamation is extremely interesting as a
specimen of Southern rhetoric. He gives the
North a new name, and speaks of the Eastern,
Middle, and Western States as cc that part of
the bite United States of America known as
the anti-slavery States," and declares that, in
consequence of their eg oppressive and wicked
conduct," war actually exists. In his cata
logue of grievances, the people of Georgia
are gravely told that ig property belonging to
the citizens of the State of Georgia, when
ever found within the anti-slavery States, is
seized and forcibly taken from its owners."
For these reasons, and many others equally
as true, the Governor commands all the citi
zens of Georgia who may be indebted to citi
zens of the North, or any States of the United
States, to abstain from the payment of those
debts.
Thhi epodes ef commercial dishonor and
robbery is made to serve the, financial necessi
ties of the Confederate States. All people
of Georgia owing such money are directed to
deposit it with the State Treasurer for the use
of the Montgomery Government—the State to
pay seven per cent. interest and return the
money when the war is over. This financial
palxiotic plan the Governor earnestly com
mends to the people, as enabling them to per
form a patriotic duty, and at the same time
have "a safe investment and the highest
security" for their stolen property.
It is very evident to us that this plan of the
Governor will be followed throughout the
South. The banks of Georgia are already
making collections for Northern houses and
placing the proceeds to the credit of tbe State.
The Rebels find themselves drifting into a war
without money to pay its unavoidable ex
penses ; with neither permanent revenue, nor
hopes of ontaining any ; and they resort to
robbery and repudiation. To be'sure, it is a
system at variance with every consideration ct .
honor and prudence ; were it otherwise, it
would have no place in the plans of Secession.
From this "wicked and oppressive Govern
ment" they have actually stolen every musket,
pound 'of powder or percussion cap, with
which they are seeking to murder our citizens
and dishonor our flag, and now they are try
lag to steal every dollar. The fertile mind of
Mr. &Emma invented a genteel phrase for
this species of swindling, and defended it as a
eg reversionary right," but the world, which is
neither as considerate nor as delicate as the
if Vice President," will call it by a harsher
and a more appropriate name.
There is nothing permanent in a rebellion
like this. The leaders do not exhibit the
simplest forethought. Everything is spas
modic, delusive, uncertain, and temporary.
They seem to think there is no to-morrow.
What other communities reltictantly attempt
as a last resort, they adopt as the first. In
deed of seeking the friendship or the sympa
thy of the civilized world, they take the course
which will certainly prevent it. The most ma
terial interests their people can possess are
recklessly and irretrievably ruined. When a
State thus deliberately repudiates its most sa
cred obligations to one party, what confidence
can it claim from another ? The example of
Georgia—and it will, we think, very soon be
that of the whole South—will forever close
against them the coffers of every capitalist in
the world.
Of course, this will cause much distress
among those in tne .North who are engaged in
Southern trade, or have investments in the
South. It is the duty of the General Govern
ment to see that their interests are protected
and their grievances redressed. The Govern
=at should compel the payment of every
dollar these people owe to our people, with
interest upon the same, and we have no doubt
that before this contest is at an end such a
policy will be carried into effect.
TVE I , OI4.OWENG patriotic letter of the Se
cretary of the Ladies' Washington National
Monument Society, at the city of Washington,
will-be read with great pleasure by AP Who, feel
an interest in the completion of that glorious
work. It would be a shame if the American
people did not step forward in this crisis and
Contribute to the completion of the monu
ment I
Mss. ------,
Ties rieeiamat of th e Ladies' Washington National
monument soma, tor tae State tit
Dun NADAX : Your letter of the 20th nit., in
forming me of the transmission of $59.02 to the
Tres serer of the Washington National Itionument
Msoo atlon, has bean received.
I was gratified to find that you rememhered and
recalled with pleasure our old friendship, and
grieve to think that a friendship begun in happier
days. slumtd be renewed under olresunstanees
so disastrons.
Like you, I will not speak of politics ; but what
bar/ the monument to the great founder of human
liberty to do with politica? Ifis fame and name
belong not to the North or the South, the
East or the West, not to 0117 continent, but to
th e world; and a monument to one born not for
au age, but for all time" should be, and will be, a
shrine to which every portion of our country, divi
ded or united, may contribute, and at which every
patriot may worship.
The soil upon which it stands, selected by him
self for the metropolis of the country which he
founded, like the home in which he lived and
died and is entombed, is neutral and holy ground,
whore all discordant opinions should be forgotten
—all enmities laid aside.
I trust, therefore, that you will not Cease your
exertions to aid in the erection of a memorial to
the only man, of whom it can be truly said that
his blameless life, and inestimable benefactions to
the human race, have entitled him to a place in
our hearts beyond that of all men in ancient or
modern times.
Very tray yours, do.,
Arms M. Cosnr,
Secretary of the Ladies' Washington LZationai
Monument Satiety.
Err The communication signed se Ohio"
will appear to-morrow.
European Affairs.
We have Intelligence from Europe as late
as the 28th of April. American affairs were
engrossing public attention to the exclusion
of all matters of local interest. The intelli
gence of the fall of Sumpter had been re
ceived in London, creating a sensation among
the people, and depressing English funds
slightly. It is evident, from the :one of the
London Times, that the people of England
had not heard of the great uprising among
the people of the North, and the determined
stand of the Administration in relation to the
rebellion. There had been a large decrease of
bullion in the Banh of England.
Our advices from Italy are obscure. The
people appear to be turbulent and restless—
the natural result of the sudden change from
a despotism to a liberal monarchy. The Go•
vernment was acting with firmness, and in
many of the provinces had proclaimed martial
law. French troops were being sent to Rome.
This strikes us as rather singular, considering
the position which LOUIS NAPOLSON wee said
to be assuming on the vexed Roman question.
It is difficult for us to divine the motives of
the Emperor, and this latest move is charac
teristically mysterious and embarrassing. The
reconciliation between GARIBALDI, CavOua,
and Opthenu had produced great eatlafaction
throughout Italy, and will be hailed with
pleasure by every lover of Italian liberty in
America. GARIBALDI was about to return to
Caprera from Turin. The troubles in Poland
have assumed no new aspect. Russian troops
were garrisoning the towns, and every prepa.
ration had been made to preserve order.
The Progrees of the War.
The organization of the Northern regiments
is rapidly progressing, and we shall shortly be
able to place in the field an immense army of
brave and determined men, who will be well
drilled, well equipped, and weli armed. In the
South they are equally active and energetic.
In fact, for the moment nearly their whole
population appears to be in an almost frantic
state of excitement, and every man is com
pelled to bear arms, whether he favors or op
poses their cause. It is, of course, impossi
ble, in a protracted war, for any nation to send
forth to battle her whole able-bodied male
population ; and. those countries can boot
maintain a contest where the important indus
trial pursuits of peace are vigorously prose
cuted, and means thus acquired for paying the
enormous expenses which are rendered neces
sary. In this important requisite, as well
as in our superiority in wealth, numbers,
naval strength, credit, and resources, we
have an overwhelming advantage over our
antagonists.. While our armies are being
fitted out in vast numbers, a general sense
of peaceful security pervades our whole
people, and they retire to their conches at
night with no dread of a servile insurrection,
no fears of an invasion, and no-doubts of the
complete triumph of the national cause.
While hundreds of thousands of volunteers
freely tender their services to the Govern
ment, and are anxious to do their full duty in
defending it, an immense population is left be
hind, usefully employed, which will keep our
treasury full, and supply every national want.
THE DEBATE in OUT City Councils yesterday
assures us that the members of that body are
anxious to do everything in their power for
the comfort of the volunteers arriving in this
city. The ordinance of Mr. LYND was eini.
neatly proper under the circumstances, and
we only regret that it did not pass the Select
branch. The view of the case presented by
Mr. Caassos when speaking of the Ohio troops
was sensible and just. Even it the statements
of Mr. HARPER in relation to the commanders
of these troops were true, we do not see that
they relieve the city from the censure which
has been placed upon it. It is the duty of the
city to see that every arrangement 18 made for
the comfort of those who come to it in the
service of the Republic, and our municipal ru
lers owe it to their constituents that these ar
rangements are made.
THE uttxuntryr exhibited by our legisla
tors at Harrisburg is one of the moat grati
fying proofs of the patriotic feeling now per
vadbag the State of Pennsylvania. The House
of Representatives yesterday, by a unanimous
vote, passed a hill creating a loan of three
millions of dollars. l his is for the purpose of
raising fifteen regiments for the service of the
State in addition to those required by the.
General Government. This will raise the
number of regiments contributed by Penn
sylvan% to flfty-flve. It is understood that
these additional regiments will go Into camp
for instruction in accordance with the pro
visions of a bill we published some days since,
and hold themselves ready tor any demand of
the General Government.
Ws EXPECT important intelligence from
Harper's Pony. It is said the force of Bocce
sionlats now there numbers six thousand. A
regiment of Kentuckians had arrived. The
Secessionists had crossed the Potomac, and
were entrenching themselves on the Maryland
side of that river, in anticipation of an attack
trom the United States forces. It is probable
that the Brat duty of the Northern troops will
be the recapture of the Government property
at this 'place, and as the destination of most of
the regiments which have loft here is unknown,
we may expect, in a few days, to hear of their
being on the Virginia border.
WE HATE HEARD nothing definite from the
regiment of Philadelphia volunteers which
left here on Tuesday morning under com
mand of Colonel PArrnasos. We have ades
patch from Baltimore, which mentions the
arrival of two thousand troops from Perry.
vile at Locust Point. We suppose the Phi.
ladolphia regiment was among the number. It
is not known whether they proceeded to
Washington or stopped at the Relay Rouse.
A subsequent despatch confirms our suppo
sition as to the arrival of the Philadelphia vo.
funteers at Locust Point. Their destination
is, however, unknown. •
WASIUNGTON CORIMPONMOE
Letter from "s Occasional."
(Correspondence of The Press.]
WAsHoGros, May 9, 1861
Already the hostile newspapers are beginning to
talk of the next Presidential elation, and to eng
geet selfish motives as the causes prompting many
of the prominent men in their devotion to the Re
public. Where they cannot find fault, they insinn
ate and suspect. Some of the ready writers of the
late Breckinridge journals in the free States are
oeginniog to talk of the dangers of a military des
potbm, and, in a newspaper nod before me, I per
ceive a long article dedicated to the idea that out
of this struggle must arise a candidate for the Pre
'Menu, who will absorb the rights of the people,
and establish a Government of foree-_—in fact,
making the laurels to be won in the prepent con- '
filet so strong a title to the possession of supe
rior power, as to obliterate all aspirants in
private life, and to make the Government itself
a sort of copy of the French empire under Na
poleon. These are the means need by the
enemies of the country to divide its friends.
Wherever you observe theories like these, rest
assured that those who suggest them are opposed
to_the_preeent noble attitude of the people of the
loyal State" of the traton. After all, is not thli
Idea of the ambition of successful soldiers a mise
rable fallacy? The first President of the 'United
States was George Wallington, who won his lau
rels in the tented field, and the next greatest An .
drew Jackson, another hero, and yet what two
Administrations have refleeted more lustre upon
our name? It cannot be doubted that if Gen. liar
limo or Gen Taylor had lived, the fact that both
bad distinguished themselves by opposing the ene
mies of the country, would not have rendered their
Adthinistratious unworthy , of respect when com
pared with the Administrations of most of their
predecessors. At no period in our history bait our
national character been so degraded awunder that
eminent civilian, James Buchanan. It seems to
me that the profession of arms inspires a man with
patriotism, teaches hint the value of truth, de
prives him of selfishness, and induces hint to des
plea a coward, a liar, and a mercenary. I am
sick of these constant references to the failures
of governments dead and gone. Is it in rea
son that beoauee the liberties of the people of
the ancient republics perished under the rale of
brutal military despots, that we may not set a
new example to coming generations on these
shores, by proving that a soldier may preside over
our destinies, and dispense-blessings and benefits
instead of curses? A new light ha" beamed open
our people. We have discovered that our public
*pinion is not weikened, but rather strengthened,
by an admixtruro of the martial spirit ; and we
are now realising that, if this Government of ours
is to succeed, it will only be when the edicts of the
people, fairly expressed, are backed up by the
strong arm of the Government, aided by a power
ful army and navy. It is true, the mere politi
clans may not like to see their trade of . seeking
and amusing office superseded by our gallant sol
diers and seamen ; but may not the people, in the
long run, be aided? There may be many candle
dates for the Presidency among thole who are
a seietteg the Government in its present peril.
I have heard the name of the young Governot
of Rhode Island, Kr. Sprague, suggested; sad
more than one observer of his disinterested
an a lt
d r ne trthoas been
dictatedtiootionbasremwairtt a remarked
a th in s g t le a e ll ye tti t a o t th h e e
h
highest position in the gift of the people. Major
Anderson, the silent and unostentatious Seidler, is
another of those who have been named in the same
connection, and doubtless there are many un
fledged candidates among the thousands now
ready to defend the flag of the country. And
what if it is so? No harm can come to the Ameri
can people if any one of these brave men should
be sleeted President of the United States in INC
Jefferson Davis and all his school have been
preaching for years against the horrors of a mili
tary rale, and yet their whole enterprise depends
upon the butt that they protege to be better fight-
Mg men than the Northern people. The Southern
country J/1 to-day a mere reflex of those nations
that are oppressed by successful soldier!. For my
own part, I am glad that the tempting prise of the
Preeldeney Is held out to all Who are ambition!, of
distinction in elk great straggle. It will nerve
them to f allowed exertions end to renewed awl- .
floes, and if we can emerge from it with an eatab.
Celled Government, able to protect and perpetuate
itself, it matters not to me whether Captain Gene
ral Smith or General John Brown fills the place
now ocoupied by his Excelleney Abraham Lin
ooln, of Springfield, Illinois.
What eighte and novelties you , who live in the
great cities are deprived of ! If you were here in
Waehington, you would not hunger for the opera,
or the theatre, for every day some new spectacle
is presented. You have bad your excitements—
indeed, such as we have not felt. Your multitudes
of people, after being patriotically insane for seve
ral weeks, have subsided into that dreadful calm
whioh shows the sincerity and determination of
the first impulse, while we, in this ten-miles
square, have preserved the even tenor of our way,
more than once doubtful whether we would be
permitted to leave it alive, and whether we would
ever see again our dear friends at a distance.
Bat if you could walk out with me this bright
May afternoon I would show you a spectacle that
would far surpass those you have lately been en
joying.. We have here the peculiar representa
tives of the martial American character. The
quiet Yankee element, the impetuous rowdy ele
ment, the rugged and resolute Western element,
the sedate and prudent middle State element, and
the aristocratic Seventh Regiment element, all ex
hibit themselves in their ehataeterietie way—the
one ambitious to excel in sobriety and decorum,
the other In noise and confusion, the next in her
culean demonstrations, and the last in evidences
of gentility and high breeding. They furnish a
dramatic illustration of American life, and are an
unfailing source of interest to the observer.
Letter front 46 Asa Trenchard."
Correspondence of The Press.]
WASIIIINGTOI CITY: May 10, 1861.
Qics vivo ta ? It is the voice of the sentinel.
lie is a tall, grim guardsman, with heavy mous
tsche, an eye like Mari, and a nose half as'long as
his bayonet; he carries a fisroe-looking carbine,
which he levels at you until you may see a church
yard lull of ghosts down its throat, gar: viva 4e ?
He doesn't exactly say those words, but that is
their purport, and it brings you to the right-about
just as though you were a spinning top. Are you ,
a man of mettle ? Did you ever run a Sicilian
nobleman through the body whilst on your travels?
Have you heard lions roar? No? Then halt for
your life. These sentries, with their cut•and
thrust carbines, and their double-barrelled swords,
are terrible fellows to a poor, weak, lone wayfarer;
besides, the infernal guns go off sometimes of thei r
own heads. Presto ! before you know whether
your tout is your own, or whether you stand on
your head or your heels, you are precipitated, is is
Yancey, into the other world, with an ounce of
lead in your brain, among ghouls and goblins,
satyrs and Batons, demons and devils, of all shapes,
sizes, sorts and conditions, Ugh those blood
thirsty firearms, it makes. y blood curdle to think
of them. Odds, tombatones—" sacred to the me
mory of"—how can all of us be heroes? Let Major
Anderson have all, the glory, say I. Gads
life'. I'm content to be a plain, civil spoken indi
vidual, getting all I can get, and seeing aloan
see I don't like powder in my liquor. I prefer
brandy straight. This military cooking, blood in
your coffee, brimstone over your beefsteak, cap
boxes for cups and bayonets for forks, don't snit
me any way. Qus vsele la?
It is just where the road winds ever the College
hill. Three of us, borrowing a little courage from
each other's bravado, have ventured out to get a
sight of Camp Cameron by night. The sky is over
cast with black clouds, floating about over-head,
like marching battalions. Now and then a cluster
of stars glimmer through and light np the gloom
of the late hour, for just as we were brought to a
stand the far-off Treasury bells strike nine of their
harsh, unnatural notes, Lord help them !
" Qui viva is ?"
ig A friend—friends," the boldest of us replies.
Give the countersign."
"The Union."
g , Pam '
friends," and the grim, gaunt sentry,
with his fierce moustache, hia eye like Mare, and
his infernal carbine, moodily passes on kin round,
whilst we slowly ascend the hill -
it is very dark. On either Me of the road,
black with mire from recent mine, and oozing, up
through its clay soil little pools, like clotted blood,
clumps of trees, casting out their shadows, almost
meet in the oentre. Behind us we have left a potters.
field; full et yawning graves, and mattered with
whitening cattle bones; before as we behold groups
of mouldering walls, as frightful and ghastly as the
broken grave-stones and rotting skeletons. Pre
sently the college looms up, where a few wan lights,
feebly struggling through musty window-panes,
indicate the peaceful student still tolling over the
lamp-scented volume, perchance with weary eyes
and haggard cheek; through the trees beyond, the
more remote buildings are all an-lighted, peering
above the crown of the MU, like scare•orowe in a
farmer's field; and just opposite, hid from, us by
an intervening declivity and fencing, we MOO the
lurid smoke of the eamp.fires of the Seventh, wind
ing up over the white tents, which are soon to break
upon our half-startled, half-delighted vision, as we
gain the summit.
There they are, long rows of them—so many and
So now to nil, as to appear at first for all the
world like a big circus tent. But the eye ex
pands and the tents separate, as the flags over each,
fanning the smoke upward, proclaim the stars
and stripes still there. There they are, their white
folds reflecting , back the light of the blazing
faggots, and illuminating the whole plain. The
panorama thus disclosed the rows of burning
heaps, sparkling with flame and jolly as the merry
hoes which they reveal around them—some of them
eating and some of them drinking; some of them
story-telling and some of them song-singing—the
long line of *amps dotting the level award, es&
entrance bristling with stacked arms, and each
tent surmounted by the red, white, and blue ; the
distant pacing sentinels, with sombre-hued faces
painted by the red glare of the cedar logs ; the
lowering clouds, flecked with patches of azure,
and the surrounding groves, pierced with flickering
light, keep the eye and heart fluttering together.
But let us draw a little nearer. From the top of
the college-gate we can look directly over the fence
into the field, see and hear everything that passes.
Reporters must not be too jealous of their digni
ty. A gate-post may not be a post of honor, but
it may be made a post of profit.
Are not they a jolly set of blades, though?
- Think of Mickey Free and Fred Power, Major
Monsoon and O'Shaughnessy—here they are, come
to life again. That handsome young captain,
with the light, sparkling eye, is Charley
ley himself. The days of the Peninsula said the
bivouac rise up out of the post before. Rear them,
too ! There's a.olear voice, rolling oat " Columbia,
the Gem of the Ocean." Away down under the
hillock, a crowd are elmunting .Tatrider's new an
them, "God Save our President." MOM us, that
great-bearded chap, that wears the heavy hat, and
carries the terrific axe, and is called the pio
neer, has thrown aside the lion's skin, and appears
a veritable " Snug the joiner," foi he joins the
gay group next to us, and a snug time they are
having. What is it he is saying? They are going
to have a song ! An original song, too. " It's
jests bit of a thing that a body may sing, to set us
a-going," says the disrobed pioneer. " I got it up
today. Yon won't be critical, you know. Tee
musio of it Is the Old Irish Gentleman,' and I'll
call it
THE BALLAD OF THE SEVENTH."
Come , listen to my sto-y, 3e so - diers. one and all ;
I'll tell you of the troubles that to us did befall ;
ger I'm one a many in roar Gallant band
That has been at the merci of the folks in Maryland.
We leftthe girls behind us one week aro to-day.
And from old New York barb rwe sadly sal ed sway ;
Onr hearts were all behind us—our stomachs looked
enbad,
And thousht of pork and Magna. on which they would
be fed.
We sailed from Philadelphia, on next day afternoon,
And soon our hopes or slory went up in a balloon ;
Our Insions of all comfort were won a perfect wreck
Our roof it was the heavens—our couch it was the deck
Ship-biscuit and tough hog-meat were rations for us all
The quality was tamable, the quantity was AMMO ;
Thewater-cask, it soon run short ; we could not get a
Inv
And all the bore aboard our craft did very soon dry up
Amayolis we reached at last—Wan on s Monday
night;
The boys. like Mose, of Bowery fame, were oiling for
&fiat;
And toiled, and titads and huntry, they marohen up to
the Fort.
And thought that soldtering, after all, was sot mu&
easy.. snort.
We started next for Waphington, and walked the
Bounty'', (Oar:
&Loh a God-forsaken country we ne'er had seen be•
fore;
We soon had reached the Jenetion. and felt each per
foct bun,
That we looked ahead to WaShiestoll, sad minted An.
anvils.
And now we are in Washington. Upon Meridian hill.
Adored by all the girl. from the" Grounds" to Pierce's
Lthll,
And thu You may MY upon, wherever we may bee
Our motto is 4 * Oar Country, our God and Liberty."
Before he had conoluded—and he sang remark
ably. veg.—quite a little conoonree had collected,
who loudly joined in the applause. We on the
tt post" joined especially in the encore, where
upon a sentry came over our way and requested
us, with the oompliments of Major whom we
THE PRESS.-PHLIADELPHIA, FRIDAY. MAY 10, 1801.
knew, and who it seems had recognised us, to make
the party comfortable by ourpresenoe. Gratified
with the consideration paid us we obeyed, became
in time courageous, tilted loudly, swore some regi.
mental Baths, and before;we bad quitted the place
had even gone so far as:to pipe a atm! db, these
soldiers! don't trust : yourseivea with ithemeforif,
they don't shoot yen, they; are sure to make yon-so
drunk you won't be able twiny you're sober in a
week. Sad dogs, the dogs of war—and ne sadder
ones than the dashing, slashing, brilliant blades of
the far-famous Seventh Regiment—long life t it_
and good luck to boot. AllA Tamscamto.
LATEST NEWS.
By Telegraph to The Pram
PROM WASHINGTON.
Special Despatches to " The Press.'
WasaraaTon, May 9, 1881,
The West Wing of Wilattrd , s Hotel de
- stroyed by Fire.
Willard's Hotel narrowly escaped this miming
from destruction. At 4° l 4:flock the bells awoke Mar
claims from their slumbers. On going to my win.
dow, I sew a thick, compact volame of smoke rising
in the direction of the President's Mansion. lielow
me, ow the Avenue, like a dark eloud;:movieg at
rapid rate, I could just recognize, in the dim' light
of returning day, a company of New York Firemen
Zottaves. • I imieediately° followed them up the
.Avenue, and on the way ascertained that the fire
was In Willard's Hotel. Stepping 'out upon the
middle of the - Avenue, I could, though still a.long
distance off, see the flames darting out from ,the
front windows of the first, second, and third stories.
A nearer approach to the prearilses enabled me to
see that the main building was yet uninjured, and
that the fire was spreading xapidly in'the exten
sive, west wing of. the hotel.. It originate 4 in
Owan's gentlemen's furnishing store, in theiSs;
meat of the west wing, and - had-worked well up
into the third and fourth stories before fire wa r
covered. The first engine that' reached the spot
was drawn by the Newark (N. J ) firemen, betting
ing to the New Jersey regiments. The citizen iire,„
men followed with another engine, whiehAekteve
York Zonaves immediately manned. The Zouaves
still remaining in their quarters could no longer
be restrained. The sentinels left their poste, and
rushed from the doors of the Capitol. The
regiment followed, with the permission of -their
officers, given when they could no longer'restrain*
the determination of the men to go, though they
were not then aware of the extent of the fire. On
their way up the Avenue 'they found one of the
engine houses near the Central market still nn-_
opened. They forced thedeer, and put the tub"
up the Avenue, at a rate that made the few native
firemen who began to gather on the Avenue feel
that they were superseded. Bithe time the-se
cond instalment of Zouaves reached the hotel, the
front of °wines store was burnt out, and the lire
was gaining headway rapidly in , the upper stories,
which were occupied as bed-rooms of the hotel.
Men with earpet-bags were emerging in rapi d _ nue
cession fro the hotel, furniture from the
fromwine
was carried out from the rear, and the hotel
was Invaded •by firemen. The New York
boys, to gain a rapid ascent to the top of the -
building, called for ladders, but there were none
on the ground, and no appearance of any coming.'
They sprang to the windows of the telegraph office,
between the burning atom and the main entrance
to the hotel ; from the window they , raised mem
ben of the company on their shoulders to the next
window, and theme they continued from window
to window until the top of the building was gained
—an adventure worthy of great commendation, as
it was accomplished only through heroic daring
and effort.. Hose pipe was immediately handed
up, and water applied to the flames, which had
then broken out on the roof of the wing. More '
engines arrived. The New Jersey and New York
men worked heroically, and a prospect of saving
the main building began to be realised. The
New York firemen and your correspondent among
the first of them, gained the summit of the main
building, from which we could look down
upon the roof of the wing, then - nearly- all
covered with flames and burning rapidly. The
covering of, the roof was a composition of tar, Ac.,
which fed the fire, and increased the amount of
flame, rising up toward the fiat roof of the_main
building, which wM also covered with a similar
material, but thickly eovered with gravel. Orders'
were given from the roof far water. The h• • "
Gould not reach to the height required ; neither
could the best engine throw up a stream. The
Zoutives immediately formed in rinse down through
the several stories, to the hydrants in:the lower
stories of the building, and seizing lambing-pane,,
basins, and whatever vessels they could find-in the
daterted bedrooms, they passed water from hand
to hand up to the roof, which they thus succeeded
in kMplug wet, while firebrands were falling thick'
and fast among them. Duringthis time the 'testi
playing of water on the fire in the front-part of the
wing kept the' Mates subdued. - Tbe fire .worked
back in the wing, which was_ mventy-five feet.
deep, until it wee ounplemly burnt-out -boot fro •
to rear , leaving nothing but tha;:wsillt.' , fol,
exertzens and excellent manageintnit of the Zou-'
awes, it was, however, confined to that locality.
and the main building was saved wholly through
their exertions.
Occes 'ORAL
Appreolating their noble' exertions, Mr. Wm-
YARD mime out, when ell d • ngerof the main buil&
ing was over, and in - a neat speeoh to the New
York and New Jersey firemen, acknowledged
their noble conduct, and invited them all In to
breakfast: Their captains, in a few words, told
them to advance in order, and after -partakidg of,
refreshments, report themseivea at quarters. Ina
ehort time they were 'seen returning the engines,'
and proceeding to their quarters in an orderly and
unostentatious meaner.
That the 'laving of the hotel ores due to the
Zotravea and New Jersey firemen, there is not a
doubt. The wind, though not strong, WM blowing
direotly upon the hotel, and so intone° was the
heat that the windows on that aide of the main
bolding could o h o ea ul t d . not be, approached Witlio"ut'auffering
fro m
biltnnonat's drug store, the telegraph erase, end
BistioP's periodiaal store—all between the en•
trance to WILLARD'S and Ownst's Store, where
the lire originated—were injured by water, and
the goods nearly all destroyed... .
The fire is supposed to bave bees the work of An
incendiary.
We have no eteam•fire engines ; and the ordinary.
engines in the city appear not to be well mental,
The New. York boya complained that they would
not discharge freely—that the tub wee easily tilled
but not so easily discharged. Thin, probably, was
owing to the imperial' forms, which they applied to
them, demanding a dlicharge beyond their capa
city.
It is quite evident that the steam engines are
much needed. The city is not mate now without
them; and Ulm hoped' that the antboritlea will it
once make a purohale of two or three of those ins- ,
perior engines built in your city—the best, accord•
ing to the experience of the New York Zonaves,
built in the world.
After the fire was subdued; Idojor- ditrutasott
appeared at one of the windows of Willard's
Hotel. He was immediately recognised, and three
hearty cheers went up for the gallant hero of
Sumpter, ?which he politely acknowledged ty a
graceful bow to the " boys:"
A, rival ot the Fourth Pennsylvania Re-
gluier/S.
Last evening the Fourth Penn4liratile. Regiment
arrived via Annapolis, and were Astartered in the
Assembly Rooms, on Louisiana avenue. They
nave been three weelts on the route, and have done
good service at- Annapolis, where alterations on
the railway and improvements are going on whieh
require the labor of large numbers of men. There
are ten companies in the regiment, and between
800 and 900 men, under the following officers
Colonel—Jose F. HAHYRANNT.
Lieutenant Coionel—EnwanD SCHALL.
Major—EDWIN BONALL.
Sergeant Mejor--Mtax Maroarr.
Captains—BoLvort, T A I.L OR, OffAHMALINB,
COOK, Doom, AMYX, Scasim, ArautnetroD,Banoxs,
SHYDKR.
Instructions to Mr. AdamSi
===Ms=l
oratory of State to inducts hint to 'consent to the
publioation of his instroodons to Mr. Adame,
United States minister to the Court of St. James,:
but he declines. The recently-published letter; to
.Mr. Dayton is well understood to be an Index to
the entire European correspondences. The temper,.
spirit, and purpose have, been the same in Oil
oases from the beginning of the Administration.
It is understood that the Government has re.„
oeived from Mr. Dallas the minutes of his in
terview with her Majesty's Minister of Foreign
Affairs, and on these the instructions to Mr. Adams
are predicated. The result of a careful inquiry
justifies the assertion that there is no indieation or
prospect of the recognition of the Confederate
States by any of the foreign Powers against the
protest of the Administration.
Mr. Preston's next despatches from Spain, in
reply to a demand for explanations relative to the
annexation of San - Domingo, and also about the
recognition of the Southern Confederacy, are
looked for with mob interest. Kr, g ra t a
is a Kentuckian ; is loyal, and is understood to
be acting in such a manner as to meet the appro
bation of the Administration.
All the foreign ministers are anxiously making
daily inquiries about the application Of the block
ade but not a word of complaint has been made
by any of them.
The Lady Volunteer Nurses.
Hundreds of ladles, of various parts of the coun
try, and evidently, as appears from their letters,
of character and refinement, and aotuated by me.
tives of charity and patriotism, have offered their
services to the War Department as„ nurses, eto.,
and those of a number of them have been accepted.
It may be of interest to such volunteers to learn
that letters on this subject' referied to the
Acting Burgeon, Gen. Woid, who will direct the
proper answers.
Resignation of Judge Searbury.
A report prevails that Judge Scanarray, of the
Court of Clans, hie resigned.
UoJaetiliable Homicide.
At Ohms o'clock last evening, one of our °Menu
was allot, en the Avenue, opposite the National
Hotel. The lad, Jona it -.noway"), belongs to
the DietropUtan Rifles, (Dlstrlot and,
.for some• misdemeanor, .be and some comrades
Were arrested by lour policeman, who were . on ,
their way with- them tolthe -guard house , when
ts
Ho.anso eluded their hold, and dodged behind a
carriage in front of the hotel. In an instant a
pistol wee fired by one of the polioemen, supposed
to bis NOranne, who, for some time, eluded detec
tion, or be would probably have been disposed of
by the military as summarily as be disposed of
poor ROWAstro. The other three offieers gave
themselves up, and Henna, was soon after brought
to the guard-house, where the four were confined
for examination.,
Arrivals, ALe., at the Navy Yard,.
There are daily arrivals of ateamera and pro
pellers at the navy yard with troops, horses, hay,
ammunition, and military and naval stores. The
steamer Roanoke, with infantry and sappers and
miners from Massachusetts, has just discharged
her freight of military stores. The steamer Pl'ala
delphio has returned from a cruise down the river,
bringing from Annapolis a portion of the Seventy
first --regiment. .The large steamer Cambridge,
from Boston, carrying seventy-two men and armed
with Awo rifled cannon and two heavy columblads,
Isjosisiinfiel. She is laden with army stores from
Boston, and colambiade and shell from Fort Mon
roe.- Bhe brought lour companies; of the Massa
chusetts-Third and Four4h regiments from Boston
le Fort Monroe. -Her commander reports having
sten no batteries or hostile demonstrations along
t'ae river.
During the last twenty-four hours the steamers
Pocahontas, Catiline, Arttson,
Chesapeake, Robert Leslie, Anacostia, Balti
more, and Wide-Awake have gone down the
-Potomac from the navy yard. Nearly all of these
steamers:brought stoma and ammunition on their
iaward trip.
A /sting Train:with Stores, &c,
—A:"train of twenty can came in from Baltimore,
with Mores - for the troops. Business is being re-
Snag between that - city and Washington. Mail
eemmunioation is also established from Washing
ton, through Baltimare;to Philadelphia and the
North.
New York Twelfth Regiment.
This fine regiment have gone into their new
quarters, in twenty-tiro new buildings put up for
:officers and men, on Franklin Square. The ra
pidity with which the GoVernment is providing
accommodations for' the troops is, indeed, a cause
of surprise and praise.
The New Ye*. Firemen as Zuuaves
The New York Zonaves have given no cause of
complaint since Saturday. They have conducted
themselves with - great regularity. Lieut. Cot.
rAttartan, of the Seventh New York regiment,
has been appointed second in command of the New
York Zonaves, and from his large experience, firm
ness, and decision, is admirably adapted for the
post.
Major Anderson at 66 Camp Cameron."
While the New York Seventh were going through
Weir exercises in dress parade, Tnesdey afternoon,
ithey were nonored *With st.visit front Major Aw
,nansset. wait received with' militaiy honors,
end expressed himself much pleaded with the regi
ment.
Yesterday, the Beeretaz7 of War was present
during their afternoon parade. '
Artillery and Battalion Practice.
The Rhode Island Artillery have commenced
practice in firing, on the Monument grounds. The
lltlassaohnsetts Fifth have selected the same plate
f.ir practice in battalion maccouvre. There is daily
practice on Capitol Hill by the New York Emma
and other regiments, each Tieing with the other in
efficiency. Every company in the city is daily en
gagedin.military drill; and when we remember
that not. a few of the, regiments were made up
hastily - from raw recruits, it is conceded, by ea.
ports,, that their protiolerary is highly creditable
alike to themen and their Officers.
Virginians untting the Wires—Alex-,
andria
The telegraph wires between Alexandria and
Waehington have been out and carried away from
the Long Bridge down to Alexandria. The Zonaves
had received orders to go to Alexandria and take
possession of the custom house and Federal pro
perty at that place. - Tha fire caused some delay,
but they will go down without doubt and be put on
gaud over all the 'United States property there.
" The New York Tire_ &waves.
1/. ELLSWORTH'S 'regiment .of Zousves will,
,
to• orrow, encamp on the grounds of the Govern
ment Insane Asylum, on the heights overlooking
the -Potomac. Their popular: commander speaks
in commendation of their general oonduot and im
proved discipline. Nut morn than six or ten of
•thelintire number have been deemed unworthy of
soldierly association.
Brevet Brigadier Generals.
The President has conferred on Colonel TKO.
'lll.ll and Manortntn the braved title of Brigadier
General. -The former is 'Adjatant General, and
the latter commandant of the Military Depart
.
meat of Washington..
Appointments iti* the President.
the' PniOdefit has milde the following appoint.
manta ---:
Isx - ns C. thou, surviior of the CIIBtOMEI at Cairo,
Illinois;, 'J. C. Bevaiw„postmaater at Chicopee;
Wx H. DZOOSTA, postmacter at Charlestown,
Massacihnsetts; JAIStEg LANCASTEIR, postmaster at
Burlington, New Jersey.
United States Trappe Landed at La■
!' east Point, -fialtimoie.
BALTINORX, May 9 .
—4.1,11171)111.1 steam transports
&dm Perrysville landed about . 2,000 troops at Lo
east Feint this afternoon, at' which plane they took
the ears for the Relay Rouse. Loisast Point is on
the south side of the harbor, in that portion of the
eitknown as Federal Hill, about a mile above
McHenry.. The presence of the troops was
Viewed with eatisfaction by ; the residents of the
vicinity, and there were no irutioations or hostility.
It is net known whether they proceeded to Wash
ington or stopped at the Relay House.
& company of eight volunteers from this city
passed through Frederick this evening on their
way to Harper's Ferry.
BALTIMORE, May 9 —Five steamers handed the
troops at Locust Point today. They comprised
the First Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, under
Col. Patterson; the Texas Regulars, andAbermatt's
battery.
llinon in Western Virginia.
A PAST DAY OBSERVED-UNION SERMONS
WHEELING, May 9.—To-day was strictly ob•
served as a day of fasting and prayer, and patri
otic sermons were delivered in nine out of the
twelve churches in the city. In the Methodist
Church, the pulpit was decorated with the Stare
and Stripes. The Rev. Mr. Smith delivered an
address worthy of a patriot. He said that he
twofold hold no fellowship with traitors, and that if
there were Secessionists in his congregation he
wanted them to leave. Other clergymen prayed
that the rebels might be subdued, or wiped from
the farce of the earth.
One volunteer company was sworn into the ser
vice of the 'United States, and others will take the
oath to-morrow.
Kentucky Legislature.
Lovramt,a, May 9.—The House of Repmenta
,
tives, yesterday, by a vote of 76 to 7, passed a
radolution asking the Governor to oommnnioate
tie, names of the agents employed to purohase
Mitts, and, if received, what disposition has been
me l ds of them.
`ln the Senate, Mr. Simpson introduced a resoln•
tion; which lies over, requesting the Governor to
issue a proclamation forthwith prohibiting the pas
sing of armed men from Tennessee or elsewhere
through Kentuoky for the purpose of attacking
Ga# l e• •
The Armee of Kentucky
Louravius, May 9—A conference was held•
yesterday at Frankfort between Governor Magof-
An, J. O. Breekieridge, and K. Hawes, of the one
part, and ex-Benators Crittenden and Dixon and
judgeYlohobu, of the other. It was agreed to
recommend the Legislature to make an appropria
tion for arming Kentucky under the direction of
a military commission composed of the Governor,
tho Inspector General, and another person to be
.eeleotisl by the Unionists. It is supposed that
113,900,000 will be required to arm the State.
Moveinents of Transports
New Warr, May ft.—The steamer Empsre City,
witb * .four hundred and forty recruits for tbo
Tairteenth New York Regiment and provisions,'
sailed for Washington, his afternoon.
The steamship Matanzas, with provisions and a
oompany of the Seventh New York liniment,
sails to-morrow morning.
The - steamer Delairuare, with provisions and
cannon, sailed this evening for the Philadelphia
liar yard-
The Fourteenth Brooklyn Regiment has been
ordered to Washington, and the eteamsbip Kedar
has been °bartered ti ohm theta thither.
The Southern Congress.
Draw Ottumwa, May 9.—The Congress at Mont
'ombry has been mostly in secret session to•dsy.
tt to understood that Congress is engaged in sr
isogon:eras for the vigorous and successful prose
cution of the war, placing the Confederacy in the
best possible condition of defence. It is also un
derstood, contrary to what was generally sup
posed, that the Confederacy has control of suffi
cient arms, ordnance. and ammunition of every
description, to put into the fold 100,000 Inn for
a year's campaign.
southern News via Harrisburg.
Houniaauso, May P.—An officer arrived at the
Chambersburg amp, bringe intelligeuoe that the
Virginians had Seised, on Tuesday ramming, the
heights en the Maryland side of the Potomac, at
flarper'it Ferry, and were engaged in fortifying
Vie number of r Virginia troops is said to be
nearly 8 000; the !Ores having been increased by
I,2oo,K.entuckians.
roar companies of United dtates cavalry, which
m arehed from Carlisle Barracks' on Monday,
passed unmolested through Maryland; and have
mated Gen. Bootre Huai.
Maryland
REPORT OF TIM OOMMITTEM oA FIXERAL /MLA-
Summons, May 9 —Tbe Legislature, in amnion
at Frederiek, did nothing of importance to-day.
The Committee on Federal Relations made a long
•rePort,.pronouneing the war waged by the Govern
ment against the Confederated States as nitoonati-
Wiens!, repugnant to civilization and sound pO.
Bey ; a subversion of the free principles on which
the Union was founded ; that whilst the people of
Maryland recognize the obligations of the State
as a member of the Union to submit, in good
faith, to the exercise of all legal and consti
tutional powers of the General Government,
and to pin es one man In fighting its au
thorized battles, they do reverence, nevertheless,
the great American principles of self-govern
ment, and sympathizing deeply with their South
ern brethren, in their noble and manly determi
nation to defend the same.
The resolution reported by the committee pro_
tests against the war upon the Confederated States,
and announces a resolute determination to have no
part or lot directly or indireotly in its execution;
that Maryland earnestly and anxiously desires the
restoration of peace, and implores the President to
aocept the olive branch held out by the Confede
rated States, whose President has over arid over
again deolexed that they seek only self-defenom
and to be let alone ; that Maryland desires a
peaceful recognition of the independenee of the Con
federated States, end hereby gives her cordial
assent thereto as a member of the Union ; that
the preeent occupation of Maryland for such pur
poses is a flagrant violation of the Constitution,
and the State hereby protests against the seam,
at the same time calling on all good oitizens to
abstain from all violent, unlawful interference or
every sort with the troops in transit through our
territory or quartered amongst us.
The last resolution says that, under. existing
eiroumatanoes, it le inexpedient to call a sovereign
• Convention, or to take any measures for organi
zing the militia •
Secession V0111E106%4 Leaving Mary.
11.turietons, May IL—Bradley Johnson, a promi•
neat Secessionist, has left Frederick, with some
eight others; and it is supposed their destination
is Harper'', Perry A considerable number have
also left this city in companies, going across the
Country in the direction of Harper'a Ferry. It is
said that not less than three hundred have gone
from this oily.
FREDERICK, Md., May 9—Two companies of
volunteers for the Secession army, from Baltimore,
comprising an aggregate of 65 men, passed through
here about 10 o clock this morning, on their way
to Virginia. They were under the command of
Captains Wetmore and Price, and were unarmed.
They stopped at Liberty last night.
Their approach created an alarm here, and the
Home Guard was under arms all night for the pro.
teotion of property. They marched through the
city protected by General Shriver and the sheriff
Their sorry, tattered condition excited ridionle
rather than indignation.
Arraval of Transports from Fort
' Monroe.
Naw Toni, May 9 —The transport steamships
Baltic and Kedar have arrived. The latter brings
as passengers, from Fortress Monroe, Col -Dim
mick's family, and several ladies and children of
the other (Moen The troops there were prepared
for any emergency.
The United States sloop-of-war Cumberland was
lying off the fort. The steamer Quaker Ctry was
blockading Cape Henry.
It was reported that the Virgiziens were fitting
out the steamers Yoikunon and Jamestown., for
the purpose of running the blockade at the month
of the. James river, where the steamer Mantled&
is stationed.
Batteries aye said to be treating on . Curley
island and at Norfolk Point.
The report that 5 000 Seca/sionista are stationed
opposite Fortress Monroe is unfounded.
A Secession flag is still flung at Hampton.
The Kedar also brought one of the wounded of
the Sixth Illassachneetts regiment, and several
soldiers diaoharged on aooount of siokness Capt
Blake, of the Navel Sohool, and his family, are
also passengers.
Itioveineut et Troops.
Ravramn, Vt., May 9.—The Vermont regiment
of 850 men left ta•day for the seat of war. They
will arrive in NeW.York at a late hoar to-night.
Nay TORN, May 9 —4oo.men, the reserve of the
Thirteenth Regiment, sailed in the steamer Em
pire' City to-day for Annapolis or Washhigtm.
The steam gun-boat Huntsville has left for
Washington.
Southern Military Movements.
HARRISBURG, May 9.—A Government agent rest
from this point, who has been through South Caro-
lina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky,
telegraphs that be will be in Harrisburg at 3
o'olock tomorrow morning. He reports that there
are 25,000 Secession troops within a radios of fifty
miles of Richmond, and shout 15,000 in Tennessee
and Kentucky, whose destination is supposed to be
Cairo.
Railroad Accident.
DunnQine, lowa, May 9 —As a train on the Du
buque and Western Railroad was backing up from
Apainacm to Springville, this morning, the rear
freight oar ran off the track, throwing Mr. Cum•
mange, the conductor, and Mr. Smith, the engineer,
who were on the top of the car, to the ground. The
oar passed over them, killing both. A man named
Winslow was also seriously injured.
Steamer Grai Eagle Sunk.
Davitarpottv, rowsi; May 9.--The steamer Gray
Eagle, while passing through the drew of the
rillroad bridge, struck the pier, on the larboard
Ade, nutting the boat In two She stink homed.
qtely, and - the boat and cargo are a total lose. -It
is said that no lives were lost; but it is thought
that several persons were drowned.
The Snootiug Case at Washington.
THE POLICE OFFICZR COMMITTED
Wastmvarolt, May o.—An examination, to-day,
resulted in the commitment of the night•policensan
Evans, for killing Mr. Howard, one of the Distriot
of Columbia volunteers, a bzief account of width
occurrence was telegraphed last mght. The testi.
mony belbre the coroner proved that the killtng
was altogether deliberate, and without canoe. /1
was probably owing to General Mansfield'a prompt
action that a serious dot did not occur, on the part
of the indignant troops, against the police.
The Vamp at Cairo
CHICAGO, May 0 —l5l en O. ern en of military experi
ence, who have been for some days at Cairo, say
that no apprehension need be entertained- for the
safety of that place, as all that is required to ren
der it impregnable, against any forge that can be
sent against it, is heavy ordnenee, which is mo
mentarily expected to arrive. There - are now five
distinct batteries, having a sweep of three miles on
the Mississippi, and two miles on the Ohio river.
The heavy ordnance. when it arrives, will be
planted so as to command Bird Point, on the Nis
aouri side, which Is the only practicable side for
batteries to operate against Cairo.
The Blockade of the Potomac.
BRTBONTIOX OF TEN BRIT sextraz, TARBOX AT
XAMPTOR.
Raw Tons, May .9.—The 'acliooner Gorda lirt,
arrived from Baltimore, reports speaking tho sloop
of-war Pocahontas on the 4th instant, which was
keeping up the blockade of the Potomac,.
A - schooner arrived from James River, Virginia,
reports that the ship Samuel Tarbox., which ar
rived at Hampton Boade on the 4th instant for or
dere, had been detained by the Secessionists
TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
The Steamship Africa at New York.
Ntsw YORK, May 9 —The royal mail steamship
Airsee arrived at this port at noon.. Bar adviesii,
via Queenstown, are to the 28th ult.
The Africa brings £2 300 in Equate. She passed
the steamer America, bound to Liverpool, on the
2Stb ult.
The foreign political news is unimportant. The
opening of hostilities in America engroesed public;
attention.
Affairs in Poland are =
=changed.
The built in the Bank of England had de
creased .t 15,000 during the work.
THE LATEST.
Ltsiseroor., Anril 28 —The inenrreeticnary
movements in the Neapolitan provinces are spread
ing, and martial law has been proclaimed in
Abrussa end other places.
Military executions have taken plum at Verona.
The Italian soldiers have been repulsed atillm
tefiede. There have been disturbances by the Ga.
rihaldians at ()ours* 'Reinforcements are de-
manded from Turin.
The *mini' of Rome h being relieved by
other French troop.
The inhabitants of Roselle having offered resist
awe to the soldiers, they set tire to their houses,
and 'the mountaineers being exasperated have
joined the hands of
OBBA.T BRITAIN.
Losnos, April 2E3.-=The conservatives have re
solved to strenuously oppose Mr. Gladstone's
budget.
The Fort Sumpter 'Mr has created conside
rable sensation, and depressed the English funds
slightly. •
The London Times considers it inexplemble,
and says that many a bar-room diffieulty has won
stoned more bloodshed.
The steamer Great Eastern was in the hands of
the sheriff, under execution for Scott Russell's
olelm. She area still advertised to pail on the let
of May, and the company had offered to deposit
the amount claimed, in order that the ship should
be released till the difficulties are finally adjusted.
FRANCE.
Choutootanocto confirm tbo atatemoot that the
Primeh troops will emanate Syria about the Sib
of "Jona.
The Bourse on the 26th was animated, and
hither. Rallies 68£ 65e.
The difficulties of the Greek houses at Mar
seilles were being adjusted by the co-operation of
the banks of France and England. -
The perfect reeonelliation between Garibaldi,
Cavonr, and Ciaidini has given great satisfaetion.
Garibaldi has left Turin, and after spending a few
days with the Marquis di Pallaireni will proceed
direct to Capron.
DENMARK..
The Government has released the sailors re
cently called out. provided they do not go beyOnd
the roach of recall ac the shortest notice.
RUSSIA
Affairs at Warsaw continua unchanged. All the
towns in Poland are occupied by troops.
Commercial Intelligence.
()NEON.Mo"ii Y MARRIVT-9eturdey evening.—
Money was in more /lammed, to. d im .
corrals elms at 91%89 X.
HAVRE (OTT() • MARKET—Wedneaday.—The
market of
dull and prmes west. /few Orleans bar 99 .
Pelee of the week, T.OOO bales. htook port, VO One
baler
LIVERPOOL RICRADSTEFFS MARRET.—The
weather be. been favorab'e for the mope Flour dell;
9.00‘1111q119 pomi9M. Wheat quiet. Corn dull an d
tree! Mitred : mixed Skalds fd.
LAWS PKOVI9IOII MAR ICRT.—Beef steedY.
Pork steady. Beam - must. but rather firmer. Lard
dull. Tallow firmer. -1 Zot Ashes Arm at ns 6 dONVI 6
Pearls fine at EU.
LIVeRPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.—ttusar firm,
but (dome quiet. - quiet. Nies quiet. and Suet
lower. Rosin firm. and 'Weakened Seed on • infer or
qualities ‘• sates at 4s.lodeffs. Turpentine Sonia firm
at mitt Sde Meals kl to arrive.
_ ifATIssT. _
Ams t e t v . o r w r i Mpril 27.—elalsp of Gotten to - day-10.004
• Lar.'sdatiiir..°ol:fr°4l7 4 4=; ', and
'1 " , •
borrpop A ril
p r.—C,opeoln ° 93,if.OPJfi for money and
WKICIT3
for amount,
PENESTLVARLS. LEGISLATURE.
BPEOIAL SESSION.
BAREIBIIITRO, May 9, 1851.
SENATE
The Senate wee celled to order at 11 o'el.lok by
the SPNAKER
BILLII IA maci
Mr. Onynan, joint resolution relative to pro
curing standards for the several Pennsylvania re
giments in rervioo, or to be hereafter Galled into
service.
HILLS COSSIDEARD
Mr. FussEr moved to resume the oonaideration
of an ant to provide stationery and postage for
the soldiers of this State drafted into the service
of the United States, which was agreed to, and
the bill passed
Mr. Baraion called up joint resolution to admit
the Jefferson Riflemen, of Virginia, into camp in
Pennsylvania, which passed finally.
Mr. PRNNET. from the Judiciary Committee,
reported back the stay law, which, on motion, was
taken up, and debated upon various amendments
until the adjournment.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The consideration of the stay law was resumed,
and much discussion was had upon it.
It was finally amended by striking out the pro.
visions prohibiting the sale of collatorala, and pro
viding that the security that may be given may
be real or personal estate. The bill prohibits the
issue of execution for interest on judgments of
less than five hundred dollars. This does not
apply to widows, orphans, and minors, nor does
the aot apply to debts °entree:6d after its passage.
Some other amendments were made, and the
bill then passed finally. Adjourned.
BOLTS
Speaker Davis o►lled the Rouse to order at ten
o'clock. The reading of the journal wee dispensed
with.
MILLS ream
Mr. Beim milled up the act to authorize the
Commissioners of Schuylkill county to appropriate
$3O 000 for the support of the families of volunteers
in that county. Mr. Cahn made an explanation,
showing the necessity fora law of this kind in
Ochuylkili county. The bill was passed.
RILPORT FROM TILL MILITARY COIIMITTRS
Mr. SIELTZSIt reported, with Et negative recom
mendation„ the joint resolution providing for a
school for mstruotion in military taotios.
VETO 2,16861.1.0 E.
The teenage of the Governor vetoing the bill for
the construction of a bridge over the Schuylkill at
South street was called up On motion, the fur
ther consideration of the veto was postponed until
after the loan bill was disposed of. • ,
The act to create a loan, and provide for arming
the skate, was resumed. Before the adjonrnment
last night, Mr. Cora.me offered an amendment to
provide for a Board of bupply, to be hereinafter
provided for, which Board is to be chosen by both
Houses in Joint convention. It gave rice to a spi
rited discussion. The vote being taken, the
amendment was pawed—yeas 43, nays 40. The
question this morning was on the amendment of
idr Abbott, as Yellows :
Sac. 6. That a Board of Supply Commissioners,
consisting of four competent persons, shall be cho
sen by the Senate and House of Representatives,
in joint convention, whose duty it shall be to re
ceive and open all 'proposals for Banned invited or
advertised for by the Departments of the Adjutant
General, Quartermaster General, and Commissary
General, and, after careful examination, to award
the contract, or contracts, to the lowest respondbie
bidder And it shall be the farther duty of said
commissioners to receive from the contracting
parties all etippliee in fulfilment of contracts; to
examine the same, and, if approved. to pass the
same over to the Department of th, Quartermaster
General, taking his receipt for the same, and De
partment of the Adjutant General, the Commissary
General, taking the receipt of the proper officer
therefor.
Sze 7. The Board of Supply Commissioners
shell keep a record of all their business trims°
thins in if book or books adapted to the purpoSe,
which reoords shall be the property of the State,
and the apartments dedeated for the use of the
Military Bureau shall be jointly occupied by the
Board of Supply Commissioners for the transaction
of their business, and the said commissioners shall
each be allowed and paid for compensation one
thousand dollars from the time of their appoint,
ment until the 10th day of January, A. D 1862, at
which time their term of office shall cease and de
termine, and a new election take place as in the
case of those whose term of office thus expires
These amendments were debated at length by
Messrs. Williams, Collins, Abbott, Ball, Butler
of Crawford, and others.
The amendment was not agreed to—yeas. 39,
nays 48
Mr. ABBOTT offered the following amendment to
the 9th smitten
"That a Board of Inspectors, consisting of throe
competent persons, shall be chosen by the Senate
and Rouse of Representatives in joint convention,
whose duty it shall be to inspect and pus upon
the standard quality of all supplies furnished by
contractors to the Department of the Adjutant
General, Quartermaster General, and Commissary
General, and no supplies shall be paid for the
whole or in part, unless approved by said board."
Agreed to—yeas 47, nays 37.
Several other amendments were proposed and
discussed mail the a journment.
AFTERNOON EU ORM
The House renamed the consideration of the
military loan bill.
Mr. Laransramo moved as amendment appro
priating $lO,OOO for a secret service hind, which
wee adopted.
Mr. Berm moved an amandnient providing for
the payment of a pension of eight dollars per
month to the widows and minor children of sol
diem who may die after being mastered into rev.
The amendment was adopted.
Mr. Betz moved a further amendment, autho
rizing Attorney Generals who may volunteer to
appoint deputies, which was adopted.
Several other amendments wars proposed, dis
cussed and rejetded.
The bill heretofore introchmed for raising fifteen
new regiments as a reserve volunteer corps, was
proposed and ow:opted IS an amendment to the
loan bill.
Several other amendments were made, and the
bill as amended then passed finally by a unanimous
vote. Adjourned.
Legislative Items.
RUIBIEBURO, May 9.—The Hone peered by a
unanimous vote the bill creating the $3,000,000
loan, which raine fifteen regiments beyond both
the requisitions of the President, making a total of
fifty-five regimente. Ninety-two member. out of
the one hundred were present.
The act for the immediate relief of the volun
teers now in service, and to pay the bills contract
ed before the Quartermaster's department wu or
ganized, hew passed both Houses and been signed
by the Governor.
A fine-looking company has arrived from Clear
field county. A eon of the Governor le a ileum.
nant In the company.
Faon FORT WASHINOTON.—The following
letter, which has the true ring in it, is front a late
employee in the type foundry of Messrs. L. John
son Jc Co., addressed to his comrades in that er
tshlishment
NOWT WABILINGTON, Md., May 6, 1861.
DIAR Boys : Received your letter Saturday
evening. We received order. on Tuesday to leave
for this place. The Secession .camps were going
to tete this night before last, bat failed to at
tempt it. We work night and day, cutting down
trees, digging trenches, mounting guns, &a. We
have but two batteries can't:aged, but they's!.
grape and eanhter, and elan sweep into eternity
soy storming party that can be sent to take us.
Our principal defense will- be our en barbells or
upper guns. We have room for ninety, but only
fifteen are mounted. Major Haskins, the com
mander, say. he never, saw one company do as
much work in aa abort a time as oure has done.
Be says, " If you can light as well as you can
work, boy., lam perfectly satisfied." We have
no paper, pens, or ink here for our own use. There
is a store here, from which we could get the ne•
ee series, if we had the meccas. If any one about
the Arm has an extra gold dollar, or Iwo, they
would be welcome visitors here. Pennsylvania
bank notes are not saleable here. We eat pork
and crackers still, and never get a sight of &plate,
knife, or fork. Are not allowed to visit Washing.
ton, (16 miles from here.) not even the °Mears.
Expect an attack tomight, but /believe the cow
ardly whelps will not undertake to storm us.
Eleven thousand Secessionists are encamped
about nine miles from here. We may have a
fight ; if So, you will hear from me, or about me.
I send this enclosed in another letter, as I have no
stamps—neither have I the means to procure one.
We are all in good health, and waling to see them
take down our glorious old Sag. They must first
annihilate our company—then—the paper is full
Write instantly, and send papers as often at roe
cble.
My love to all in the building. Plow tel Mr.
Meek. Use I was delighted w hear that there
were 'tavern' brave pouts In Ids eqiploy. if I had
been there, I know I would-bate* shared in his
joyous feelings..received the—pipel; and read
the presentation speech.
We are not yet supplied with our clothing nor
blankets, and still Bleep on the bare floor. Our
supplies have not yet reached no; but whether
they reach no or not, we will still "heap step to
the music of the Union." L T. B.
Slam of J B. Belhointer, Washington, D. C.
After listening to the reading of this latter, the
employees of L Johnson It Co. immediately oon
tributed $ll, which has been forwarded tc their
companion through Adams' Sxprese Company.
Pardon Cesce.—John McCormick and Chas.
Beekman were committed, yesterday morning, by
Alderman Dallas, upon the charge of larceny.
John McKnight and John MoGegen ware commit
ted, by Alderman Lents. to answer the larceny of,
a lot of rage, Edward France, residing at No. 125
Gothic street, was held, by Alderman thrift, )0
answer the charge of beating and threatening the
life of his wile.
• PIOKING POCKETS.—Daritig the raising of a
flag on the aohool-house, at Eighth and Fitzwater
streets, on Wednesday afternoon, a man rem .4
Jonas Tool wog arrested. for ptoking pockets. Re
was taken before Alderman Dallas, and oommitted
to answer.
TEE GREAT EASTILIM is hourly expoated to ar•
rive at New York. She sails, on her return voy
age to Liverpool, on the 25th instant. For several
day', during her stay at the port of New York, she
will be open for exhibition.
SALN TO-DAY.--Brrimaivx STOCK or FINN
WiNCII AND LIQUORS of a wholesale house declin
ing badness, No. 607 Market street. See Thozuss
& Sons' catalogues and advertisements.
STOCKS AND RIM EBTATN—Tarlday . VOA at
the Exchange. See advertisements. Pamptlet
cetalognes to-morrow.
To &mew TILOS LID MILLISIBS -N. F. Pan-
Coast, auctioneer, 431 Chestnut street, will sell.
this morning at 10 o'olook, 200 oases dedrablo
styles straw bonnets, hate, .to., 00 cartons rib
bons, dm.
Exrasse r 0 Babrimoan —Adam,' Boren
Company give notice that they are running their
express through to Baltimore via Perryville daily.
Goods will be received until 8 P Id. They are
charging their regular rates.
SALM or Puirarusat; Ple* , 05, ac.—This morn
at 10 o'eloak, at the *notion store, No. 914
Chestnut street, will be meld a large assortment
of superior honeehold furniture, piano fortes,
vases, 40.
THE CITf.
Philadelphia's Position as a Tratuit
City.
MORE TROOPS AND SUPPLIES
Volunteer Sketches
The position of Philadelphia, in these earring
times, is a matter of remark. The nearest Nam;
ern city to the seat of rebellion, and directl y
the line of the way to the capital and th a twit
cities of the South, it bids fair to occupy a very
prominent place in the mind of the nation , dt tr i a ,.
the months or years that may be woapled iygneli
ing the treason, and hanging ur slaying its Indere
and its armies.
At present, there is no safe route to kya il bi ngt6,
but through Philadelphia; for in this city court?"
the leading railway lines of the northeast, ar i d
the
approachea to Washington on the west are held Ly
the traitors. Here, then, must collect the Weer.
o f N ew England, of New York, and m the greet
Weak, that go to the relief of the capital; gad e,"
Is probable that the resources of the Beitimnro
road will not avail for 'he hill requirements.'
transportation,
A CAMP IN . TITS VICINITY Or 14111LADELPHIA
Should be established at (woe, supplied with oh,
quite provisions and quarters, and mega the
great Northern depot tar men and arms. Oar re.
glments could there be held in the meantime, h e .
tween the mustering into service and the fall equi p .
ping, So that full freedom in a great city need met
demoralize them ; and the rquadrons from abroad,
likewise, that are compelled to halt over night
the city, may be at once marched to the encamp.
meat, and be fed and quartered.
The ditigracefal reception of the Ohio reglmente
should be an evidence of the necessity for a 0 04
of this kind. We know of no better Ow f 6? „
encampment than Suffolk Park, which is a t
enough removed from the city to insure the midi•
viand attention of men to military daty, end pc,2
sassing picturesque and healthy ahareeterirticE
a high order.
TEE ILL FED OEIO RIGIMINTS
Were scattered through the city yesterday, and
were remarked everywhere by their great black
overcoats. They also roamed all along the Dotty
road, between town and their ostensible qui t t,„
at Suffolk Park. Several wagon loads of prorl•
stone were sent down to them yesterday raorslog
The men were treated with mush horpitahri
by citizens. .
The regiment" were thne brought to the oily i
se the quartermaster here had no °Solid matte M
their coming, no provieion whatever CM made for
them.
Daring Wednesday evemog a number of promi•
neat citizens represented the cane to the State
agent, at the Girard House. Mr. Martin did 00t
hesitate, but, sating with his usnalpromptnea sod
decision, threw open the doom of the Girard,
lighted np the halls and chambers, and made in•
dant preparations for getting the men their sup.
pers. In a few moments mapper tickets, good 6 I
the neighboring restaurants, were premed, Ind
all the soldiers who applied, or were sent to the
Girard, were given a meal and a place to eat
TEE WEST CIIESTER swimmers
Have not received their uniforms as yet. 4 10 .
tormaeter Hay, of the Eleventh, has been iu town
some days to hurry the clothing eontreeton, t u t
certain regiments at York are now being provided
for, and the Ninth and Hleventh regiments mut
wait until next week for their quota ofjackete sod
muekets. The quartermaster of the Eleventh me
yesterday presented with a revolver and dirt
knife by W. Van Oaten, Req
lITIFFOLK PARK
About 1,400 troops were quartered at this pee
hat evening. They were well fed, but the!: qui
tors were only partially adequate to shelter them
and some slept last night in neighboring barns
MOVEMENTS OF NIMADELFIffik TROOPS
There have been no movements of Philadelphia
troops southwest sine, the departure of the Pin t
Artillery regiment, Wednesday. The other rest.
manta, that have been preparing for a start, ars in
momentary expectation of receiving marching or•
dere i but, eo far, these orders have not been given
They will probably slit within a day or two.
Company A, Captain Tonrison, and Company
Captain Yeager, of the Scott Legion Regiment.
have been detailed for duty at Fort Delaware end
Fort Mifflin. They went down the river yesterday
afternoon.
?MILD LIMIT arrzaa
Colonel G. de Korponay's Third Light Bide ite.
giment has been accepted by the Gorerner, and
seven companies of the regiment were impeded on
Wednesday coraniag, as follows :
Company A, Capt. P. L Smith.
44 B, 4, B. Id. Woodward
D, 44 G. A. Woodward
" F. " N. Fay.
44 K, " John Finale.
44 B, 44 Pranceln.
" Q," Oro, s
The remaining °capsules were Inopeotn jei
terday, and the offieen' eommiesioni will bin
immediately, and the regiment will be moan.
into Berrie. forthwith.
A PETLADZLPRIA Rzermswe anon.vrio
Doi Joshua T. Owen's regiment 'of infantry,
odutmonly known as the Irish brigade, marehed
Bestowrille, in the Twenty-fourth ward, yesterday
morning, where they will be encamped. The
regiment formed on Broad etreat before marching
westward. They *Urinated a great orowd of spec'
tatorc
STRANG/NS IN TOWN
Captain Rogers Jones, late commander of the
Federal foroes at Harper's Ferry, who so wisely and
gallantly conducted the retreat from that post after
destroying all the public, property which he wm
able to burn in the limited time afforded, &mired In
this city on Wednesday evening, from Harrisburg.
He stopped at the La Pierre Hoare a short time,
and went through towards Washington during the
night.
General Harney reached the city yesterday fon
Washington. Be came in eompany with Senator
Bsker of Oregon. The General put up at the
Continental, and left again in the afternoon for
Missouri.
PRZSBMITATION.
Yesterday afternoon Daniel Dougherty, Eel r
presented to the sergeants of the Independent
Bangers four beautiful swords. The names of the
Jorge-mitt are Win.: B. Logue, Edward Your,
Toomas Haffey, and N. V. B. Stafford. Theism&
were received by Charles W. Brook, Esq.
81116117 FARADIC
Last evening a portion of Colonel rtgi
meat made a inmost parade, asoompanied by a fire
band of musk).
STRAY SOLDISRS
d great excitement was (mused about the city,
last evening, by squads of the Ohio regllonAl
headed by a corporal, marching around the Weill
in sure& of the different etray members of the oom•
piny, Some were found in taverns, others st
places of amusement. they all having deserted they
miserable quarters at Suffolk Park.
LOOAN SWAZI
Mayor Henry has granted the use of Logan Elmo
to the Philadelphia Light Guard regiment*
drill ground. They will have a regimental drill
ll
this morning at 9 o'oloek. The equate bite been
named Camp Cadwalader, in honor of Gen. Georg*
044walader.
Nem Fogs asontintra TO 001111.
A detachment of fifty recruits for the Seventh
Regiment engineer corps left the regimental er.
more, New York, yesterday morning, at 01 0
o'clock, en route for Washington, passing dome
this ally These recruits have, within the pail
ten days, fully equipped themselves at their olml
expense. The detaabment Is composed of atom'
bets of the Brit New York families, who will co
dwibt give a good acoount of themselves. Oil
hundred and thirty recruits tendered their ser
vices for active duty, but only fifty were nomplod
for the present. Theme troops will do duty . 4 sir
gineen and artillerists alternately, or as the no"
senates of the company may require.
Toe reserve of the Thirteenth (Brooklyn) rep
meld, copulating of about four hundred men, al•
pentad to have been " off to the wen" at en silly
hour yesterday morning; but although they were
under marching orders, the day wore Whoa/.
away without their having been pus in a meteor
mcblllsation. Some of the men *remit fully equiPl
yet, and hence the delay. The eommendmg •
our positively states they will take their depertars
by rail to Perryvdle, and thence by
Annapolis. They probably paned through the
city last night.
Contrary to general expectation, the Second ree•
ment, Colonel Tompkins, received no Ordell iot °
steamer to
depart far Washington on Wednesday it
supposed that the Second would leave at 2 &aloe:
yesterday afternoon, but up to 6
ning no order for their departure was int4_
General Sandford says that the regimect :xi!!
probably leave Friday, at the iartheel , T""
o'clock last to o
regiments will all pan through this oity,
LW OHIO VOLVATIER
Writes in testimony of the patriotism and geilbr u
city of Will. btruthers, Big , of Market street
Yesterday he must have entertained about foa l
hundred of the Ohio troOpi who have DOI WO FM;
vided for, many of them not having tasted foaa
sines the day before.
This morning Mr Simmons, of COl9lOOO COLD.
oil, taken care of one hundred of the Ohio Ina st
lt , e residence, North Broad street.
FLAG SAISENG IN TB!. rovPvn WAEG•
The flag, originally from Springfield,
that waved during te campaign of lilhOoln en.
a
Douglas, and in the recent struggle for the P no'
deny for Lincoln, preeented by T. W. Bork
John D. Hardy, was thrown to the brae s . font bit
store, northweet corner of Fourth and Yent
streets, yesterday afternoon.
AA MODEM%
A night or two time a gentleman a —A- 1, 414 ,
gave an entertainment to some friends of his,
the Scott Legion Regiment, of this otty, WAS
whom was a sergeant of one of the comy.nies.
Just before 'saving the supper table, and P',ICT thr
wbolo party bad snug the Stav-opeoe.,es
ner n la fall shortie, this man arose.
of l
h ed
bon
bands on the head of the little deugli r o
—a beautifnl *Mid, eight years of," se _ en d klublg
her as the tears down bill oh* , ha , be laid
child, Oa pray for the sold' i „ o w h en at
dg
you pray !" Thos. who °V.erved it were ale si
t.o ue
footed to tears. Mow littiv o d o t h e people ail;
elate the warm and heref. ot h eat , s that but JO
bosoms of the men okifortgb exterior who stem%
,
are so ofinolvoostnd now boldly stePPIINJ a f l a y
to bear the bordo,w, an d b ent o f the day, AV
down their list". in deems of our countrTl
Iwrzuswitino wins OFFICSILS. — A 05 ' ao l
giving the name of Edward Dasher, was 11 “,,pcsi
In Third street, above George, on Wedne-4 , 7L
the ohm. of interfering with offitters of 0 01 '1 . t ,
discharge of their duties. He was ootataiwen.
answer: "