Miscellaneous.
T..TE,liT OF MtrOKBROWII A TO lilt
INTKIIVIKW WITH MR. I.IAM:t,N.
nxtTiMORH. April 21, 'J o'clock, P. M.
Mayor Browu teci-lved despatch, from the
President of the Uohfil States, at 3 o'clock
A. M., this morning, directed to himself and
Governor Hicks, requesting tbem to- go to
Washington by special tmio io order to con'
(oil wilh Mr. Lineoln Tor Hie prerervatioo of
the peace ol Maryland. Tbe Major rrplird
that Governor Hicks was Dot lo the city, and
inquired if ha should go alooe. Receiving
o answer by telegraph io tba affirmative, Ins
Honor, accompauied by George W. Dobbin,
John O. Uraoa and 8. T. W.llis, Ksqa.,
whom bt bad summoned lo alteod him pro'
ceeded at ooea to the itatioo.
After a liriea of delay tbey were enabled
to proenre a special train about holf-pact
sewn e'clocs. ie which tbey arrived at Wash'
ingtoo about ten. Tbey repaired at once to
the 'resident's bouse, where tbey were) ad'
milted to an immediate interview, to which
tba Cabioet and Gen. Sisott was summoned.
A I oop; conversation and discussion ensued.
Tba President, apon bit part, recognised tbe
good faith of the city and mate authorities,
and insisted upon bis own. lie admitted the
excited Stale or feeling io Baltimore, and bis
desira and duty to avoid tbe fatal conivqueu
ees of a collision with the people.
lie ur?ed, on tbe other band, tbe absolute,
rrresistable necessity of having transit
through tbe State for such troeps as might
be necessary for tbe protection of the Federal
Capital. Tbe protection of Washington, ho
asseverated witb great earnestness, was the
cola object of concentrating troops thero, and
be protested that none of the troops brought
through Maryland were inteodod for any
purposes hostile to the State, or aggressive
as against the Southern States.
Being now unable to bring them np tie
Potomac in security, the Government must
either bring them through Maryland, or
Abandon the Capital. He called on Gen.
Hcott for bis opinion, which the General gave
at length, to tbe effect that troops tniitht be
brought through Maryland, without going
through Baltimore, by either carrying them
from i'erryville to Annapolis, and thence by
rail to Washington, or by bringing them to
the Helay Mouse, on tbe Northern Central
Railroad, and marching them to the Relay
lionse on tbe Washington: Railroad, and
thence by rail to tbe Capital..
If tbe people would permit them to go by
either ef these routes uninterruptedly, tbe
necessity of their passing through Baltimore
would-be avoided. If the people would not
permit them a transit thus remote from the
city, tbey must select their owo best route,
and if need be, Dgbt their way through
Baltimore, a result which tbe Geuerul ear'
oestiy deprecated.
The President expressed bis hearty concur
rence in the desire to avoid a collision, and
said that oo more troops should be ordered
through Baltimore if tbey were permitted to
go uninterrupted by either of the other
routes suggested. Io this disposition the
Secretary of War expressed bis participation.
Mayor Crown assured the I'resident that the
City authorities would use all lawful means to
prevent their citizens from leaving Baltimore
to attack tbe troops in passing at a distance ;
but he urged at the same time, tbe impossi
bility of their being able to promise anything
more than their best efforts io that direction.
Tbe excitement was great, ho told tbe Pres
ident; the people of all classes were fully
aroused, and it was impossiblo for any one to
onswer for tbe consequences of the presence
of Northern troopa anywhere within oar bor
ders.
Ha reminded the President also that the
jurisdiction of tbe city authorities was con
Sued to their own population, and that be
could give no promises for the people else'
where, because he would be unable to keep
tbein if given. The President frankly
acknowledged tbis difficulty, uod said tbat
the Government would only ask tbe oity
authorities to use their best efforts with
respect to those under their jurisdiction.
UEortr.K Wii, Brown, Mayor.
AVK THE CAPITAL.
We have received information, from sour
ces deemed very reliable, tbat by Wedneday
the Virginians and ctber secessionists en
gaged in tbe plots against Washington will
attempt tbe execution of a plan by which
they will throw a strong column of troops up
on the eastern shore of Maryland, and anoth
er upon tbe western shore, so as to guard all
tbe avenues leading into or from the Chesa
peake Bay, thus isolating tbe capital from
approaob in tbat direction. Should this be
attempted io any great force it will give tbe
Government iuboile trouble, as we bave only
a single regiment at Annapolis and another
at Annapolis juoction. No immediate attack
on the capital is contemplated so far eg we
can learn, the plan of operations being to cot
it off from the north completely, and then to
gather a strong army to lay siege. About
six thousand live hundred volunteers, consist
ing of New York, Rhode Island, aud Massa
chusetts regiments, left New York on Sun
day. These are destined eitbei for Washing
ton, Fort Monroe or Fort Mcllenry. In and
about Washington city, as we further learn
from well informed parties, there aro about
ten thousand men under arms. All tbe
heights around the city are strongly guarded
by regulars, as well as tbe bridges, common
roads and railroad. The city is provisioned
for a siege, all the department cellars being
filled with barrels of pork, beef, bread, etc.
At night no one is allowed to walk tbe streets
unless known. Even by daylight any three
persons stopping in the streets to talk are
ordered to disperse. Some of Twiggs' men
from Texas are tbere. They btve seen bard
times on tbe frontier, and are brawny fallows
with long beards and faded uniforms, but
well mounted, and may be seen carefully
sharpening tbeir sabres with fclieUtoofs till
tbe edges aro as keen as a razor.
We bave io Philadelphia about ten thou
sand men enlisted for tbe war. Yesterday
tbey underwent inspection by tbe United
States officers, end tbe whole city wore a
martial aspect. All these ineu are sorely
Deeded iu Washington, and tbe Government
looks anxiously for them from day to day.
Every available moment has been employed
iu drilling them, and considering. tbat tbey are
mostly recruits they are wonderfully improved.
General Patterson and Governor Curtin bave
widely resolved rhat no more troops shall gu
from here until tbey are uniformed, armed,
thoroughly and oquippud and provisioned.
This is ngbt.
Tbe waruiog given iu the ease of General
Small's brigade will be profited by. But we
trust that the authorities eoncerried will put
en e little more steam acd Lurry the prepa
rations necessary for departure. We would
earnestly impress upon litem that Washing
ton city, alaeady cut oil irotn communication
by land witb the north, is now threatened
witb tbe lors of tbe bay shores, and thus will
be shot op and isolated from the loyal states.
If our Penusjlvsuia troops were now in
Washington this might be prevented.
Surely is is worth an aflurt on our pait to
preveot tbis. Let our men bn armed as fast
as possible, aod tbe makiog of their accou
trements be proceeded witb without dt-Ly.
Tbeie is force enough io Philadelphia to
make all their equipments at once, sod it
should be done. Philadelphia Forth Ameri
can, April 23.
A United States naval officer bere states
that too steamer Spnulding lauded her troops,
reinforcing Fort Mcllenry very quietly
Tbe BjltiuioreaDS were expecting ber arri
val, intending to capture ber, but she started
down the bay apd frustrated their designs.
Fortress Monro bas also beeu reioforced
Witb tha Massachusetts regiments.
It is also eertain that the .iixih Maarbn.
(Cits H-gimant has posiMiioa of Anopol:s.
THE AMERICAN.
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tiBtnfr u ftTaEPENDtwet.
BT7NBUH.Y, TPA.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1861.
n. B. MASSER, Editor and Proprietor.
To ADvMTtiim --The circulation of the Sumronv
Amsrica! among the different towns nn theSntnnehanna
it not exceeded it equalled by any paper published In
Northern Peunarlvania.
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Pennsylvania Btrii.u Socibtv. Tbe 43d
anniversary of the Pennsylvania Bible Socie
ty, will be held, God willing, in the first
Presbyterian Church, of H AmusntRo, on
Wednesday next, the lt of May. On Tues
day evening previous, at "o'clock, a sermon
by Rev. C. P. Krautll,. F. D.
The Northumberland County 'Bible Society
is invited to send delegates. By order,
P. Rush.
Sunbury, Pa., April 25, 1861.
(Wr The Government has takeo porsessioo
of all the principal railroads and telegraph
lines loading to Washington. All freight
and coal trains on the Northern Central
are stopped. Nothing but passenger and
munitions of war are now passed over the
roads.
tJ3T Printers are generally among out most
patriotic men. We observe the names of a
number in tbe list of companies. J. P. Shin
del Gobin, lit Lieut, of the Scrtrcnv Guards,
aud William C. Goodrich, of tbe Danville
company, are graduates from this office-
Henry D. Wharton, of the Guards, was also
one of our compositors.
CP A meeting was held at Northumberland
on Monday evening to adopt measures to raises
Volunteer Corrpany. The meeting vras address
ed by Rev. Mr. Dixon and Hon. David Taggarl.
I V Arrested ox Sl-snciox. A man who
calls himself James Green, was arrested in this
plaoe on Tuesday last, on luupicion' of being an
agent or apy of the secessionists by Constable
Charles Martin. Ho was liberated next morn
ing. EST The Sbamokix VoLvsTKEHs.-Onr neigh
bors of Shamokin aent down to HarrUhurg on
Monday last, a company numbering one hundred
and ten men, commanded by Captain Strouse.
A meeting wag held by th citizens for the pur
poso of raising funds for the company, and aiding
those who leave families, for support. The pro'
ceedings came too late for publication last week.
X3T JTuoTisiuNS. Some of our farmers have
brought in and contributed provisions for the
volunteers passing througlijhis place.
faT Address to tub Volunteers Oo
Sunday evening tbe Scnburt Guards re
paired to the Lutheran Church, for tbe pur
pose of listening to an address delivered by
Rev. Mr. Rizer, the pastor of the Lutheran
Church at this place. Rev. Mr. Reardon,
of tbe Presbyterian Cburcb, made the open,
ing prayer. Mr. Riser's address was an
eloqnent appeal to tbe patriotism of the
soldiers io a holy cause, sanctioned by God
and the people. Tbe church was crowded to
excess before tbo services commenced. Rev.
Mr. Steinmetz, of the Reformed Church, of
this place, made tbe closing prayer. We
observed several clergymen, from other pla
ces, present.
Oo Monday evening Rev. Mr. Rizer, whoso
whole mind seems absorbed in patriotic
efforts, addressed an assemblage on tbe plat
form of the depot. He declared be waa ready
to bead a company himself, if necessary.
IV Sundayjast waa an eventful one in Sun
bury, particularly to tbe ladies. A party of some
thirty of our ladies, commenced on Friday in
getting up ahirts and other necessary apparel for
the recruits. The office of Charles Pleasants
Esq , was turned into a work-shop and four sew
nig machines wore kept in motion. Most of lh
ladies worked on Sunday until 9 at night, and
furnished the compnny with 160 flannel ahirts,
and the same number of pocket-wallets, containing
thread, needles, buttons, Ac. We will venture to
say that but few companies have been better cared
for than the Sunbury Guards. Some four hun
dred dollars were collected for tbis purpose, inde
pendent of the amount subscribed for the families
of those who have enrolled themselves.
tJ3T The great impropriety, to say nothing
of tbe criminal, of speaking aod writing or
sympathising with tbe feoutb in tbeir traitor
ous conduct, was witnessed bere on Saturday
last. Abraham Sbipman, Esq., one of our lead
ing politicians, end one tbe tno6t respectable
citizens of Lower Augusta township, was
brought befi re Esquire Shiodel, on a warrant,
nnder tbe late act, to answer for some ex
pressions made in regard to the enlistment of
soldiers io defence of the government. A
large and exciUd ciowd was before the office.
Mr. Shipman stated tbat he was, and always
bad been a Union man. It appeared, how.
ever, tbat be bad used some very indiscreet
aod improper language, favorable to the Sooth,
aod it was with difficulty tbat violent demon
strations were suppressed. M r. Sbipman was
discharged on condition tbat be would take
tbe oath of allegiance. ,
We deem it proper to give tbe above
statement of the facts, in justice to tbe public
and Mr. Shipman himself, as rumors are io
circulation that he was in prison. We have
known Mr. Shipman many years, aod cannot
believe he would, iuteotinoally, favor traitors
and disunionists. His error bas, perhaps, been
that of imbibing and thoughtlessly giving ex
pression to rpiuions from that treacherous
sbeet, the New York Herald, end its bumb'e
imitators.
GT r'oBT Pickers There ia a rumor that
a gentleman from Memphis says he saw .a
private despatch in that city, slating that on
Thursday list, I.iaut Slemmer had ordered the
Confederated troop lo at ip erecting batteries for
the purpose of bombarding the Fort. On their
refusal, be firej upou thorn, killing three hundred
the Cral day.
(2 fioou OxEsa. The Harnsburg papers
state that an eagle hovered over the Hag at tbe
camp grounds, when raited. Tbe same thing
occurred in tbis place on Haturday, on the de
parture of our troop for Harrul.urg, and whati
most aingular, a similar occurrence took place at
I,ock llavau, on Thursday morning, on the
j departure of Capt. Jrru:i' company.
Xwrur UBrriWu KjocreNDtNct..
THE WAR EXCITEOIKKT-TII TROOPS
AT THIS" PLACB. -
Never sine we bave been e government
bas there been as much excitemeal as OoW
among onr citizens. Never bave we wit
nessed sueh a week as the Fast. Every day
the railroad depot was thronged witb hon
dreds to witness the arrival of volunteers io
defence of their coontry and government
and extend to them not only cheers of en
couragement, but provisions fbr the'huogry-
On Sataiday, when the first detachment of
the Stmauar Guards left, the whole street
for ooe square, along the depot, was blocked
tip with a dense mass of people. Among
them mothers, wives, daughters, sisters and
brothers, to witness the departure of those
near and 'dear. Tbe scenes were in some
Instances to affecting, that on Monday when
tbe balance of tbe company left, (forty-fWe io
number,) these scenes, by request ol tbe mem
bers, were avoided. The regular 10 o'clock
train came down with six cars, containing tbe
Muncy and other companies, into which the
Sunbury contpany entered. Ao extra train
was got op for tbe Shamokin company and a
large number from Luzerne county, brought
down by tbo Lackawanna Rloomsborg road.
Tbe train consisted of nineteen cars, eon
taining about 1000 mem M'nny of the latter
had little or no breakfast, and our citizens in
the neighborhood emptied their houses io
supplying tbe hungry with eatables, Iced wa
ter and milk.
On Tuesday temporary tables, filled with
provisions and drink, were erected along tbe
depot platform. - Tbe regular train contained
the Williamsport and other companies. Tbe
Lackawanna train came in close behind, con
taining the Danville and other companies of
tbe North Branch, in all about 1000 men
which were despatched by a special engine
from this place. As the trains moved off,
after partaking of tbe refreshments that were
prepared for them, cheer after cheer was
given to tbe citizens of Sunbury, and especi
ally to the ladies, who are always most active
in these matters. Many of the men having
travelled a loug distance, expressed- their
grateful thanks for these cocsiderate aod kind
attentions-
Oo Wednesday tbe traio arrived at about
11 o'clock, and brought but one company,
tbe Hyde Park Fencibles, from Luzerne
county, commanded by Copt. McGovern.
Our citizens bad prepared refreshments for
more than 500. Having breakfasted at 4 in
the morning, seven boors' fasting had pre
pared them to relish tbe repast set before
them, and they expressed tbeir gratitude
with three cheers on leaving. Even in the
encampment, at Harrisburg, these kind and
opportune attentions by the ladies of Sun
bury were acknowleged and spoken of by tbe
various companies which passed through this
place.
Oo Thursday Captain Jarrett s company,
from Lock Haven, and a company from Mill
Hall, commanded by Capt. Bossert, formerly
of this place, arrived in tbe moruiog train.
While enjoying tbe refreshments furnished
them by our citizens, part of the Lock Haven
company was left behind, but before the train
bad got out of town, tbe mistake was disco
vered, and tbe train backed op to the depot
to receive them.
THE SLSBl'RY GUARDS,
Below is a correct list of the members of I
the Sunbury Guards, rank and file, as taken
from tbe muster roll at Harrisburg. Tbe
company bad not yet loft llarriebutg on
Thursday night.
Captain-CHARLKS J. BItl NEH,
1M Lieutenant J. 1'. 8niKHEk Goai.f,
Sad do. Joixru II. McCabiv.
Kon-Commissioned Officers.
Fint 5geant J. E. MoCarty,
Second ' O. lflruei llrJitlallts
Third " S. Herman llelit,ig,
Fuurlh " Jucub Kohibncn,
First Corporal Samuel P. Untlit,
feect'.rtd " Clmrlea D. Whnrlua,
Third 11 Duniel Uyater,
Fuuith M Willium I'yers.
MliSttidrif.
Henry D. Wharton, Jacob Wciier.
1'ru-ulei.
Julius Arbiter,
Henry liuclier,
umuel liuriiH-her,
Joseph ilrrtjhl,
Hen j. F. Uriah!,
J Wilson Co Veil,
Hemy Llrisrl,
Duvul Drutkerailler,
Win Kilge,
JiiL-nb Firir,
11 W Uidds,
Win 1) Haas,
Charles Harp,
Allien Ilaaa,
Jured C Irwin,
Duniel Michael,
Sylvester Myers,
John McCluaky,
Itubrrl Martin,
Win 11 Millhouse,
Phillip C Nowbaker,
Frederick Hill,
AHiert Hobins,
Anitlde itudrigue,
Frederick Hchfttuk,
Juhu Snyder,
J. F. Sidell,
Krueat StaikkloA.
Jnred Hrnsiitue,
ItnhcrL Biooks.
Win. M linsbca,
Allred Beckley,
Francis Cuir,
Willium Christ,
J,cwiu Home,
Jus DrmelmiKcr,
ftimuel K tiler,
r-lepheu tiuldme;,
1'ciei S. UufBicr,
Jul HiirlrhrBitt,
Harris Hopper,
Allen Hunter,
George W. Klehl,
Churles McKuilund,
Win II Muiiiii,
Kphraiiu .Melz,
Ji'iin Mesmier,
Muhluud Myers,
George Oyiilei,
Henry Quitsehlilter,
lteubeu Kmnsey,
F l.lnyd KohtUicIlt
Hugh Smith,
C. W t-u-warl,
Joseph Smith,
Christ ittnii,,
Cyrus Swope,
William Vnlk,
(ieorge Wcyiiuiu,
I-'ugene Rizer.
William Hieudtnuii,
Geoigo Tucker,
L.U. Veiizel,
From the United Suites Army.
f Clerk for AasiBtuut Quarter Muster Simmons.
The Company having more thar. 78, the
required number, the following members attached
themselve to the Pine Grove Company :
Peter Zelitf, Theodore Kiehl,
Frederick Hammer, William Wolverton,
J. Shuler.
CiT A large Union Meeting was held at Mil
ton, on the 19th inst , Governor Pollock presided.
A number of speeches were made by the Gover
nor, several Clergymen and others. A compa
ny of one hundred men waa raised, and a fund
of about $3000 was subscribed for tbe support of
the families of tbe Volunteers, Wm. F. Nagle,
John M. Huff, J. B. Davis snd J. Woods Brown,
were appointed a committee to carry out this
resolution,
s3T Wondkrkul Cuanuk. Tbe conduct
of tbe people of Baltimore during last week
is most remarkable. One day, uuder the in
tluenca of a patriotic excitement, stimulated
by tbe attack on Fort Sumter, tbey hoist tbe
United Slates flag all over tbe city, hurrah
for the Union, and persecute every stray
secessionist.
But no sooner has tbe national government
occasion to put this seeming patriotism to
the test, it turns out to be spurious. The
first northern troops who passed through
Baltimore oo tbeir way from Harrisburg to
Washington, were greeted witb a mixture of
friendliness and hostility. Tbey were cheered
aod honored by some, while others stoned
them, and were not arrested for it. Tba
next detachment was received with hostility
so evidently prepared as to leave oo doubt
that tbe city bad all along beeo in tbe bands
of a conspiracy wbich did not appear oo tbe
surface ontit it was fully armed aod ready (jf
mischief.
CAMP CtmTIM.
We visited Camp Curtin, at Harrisburg,
on Monday, having accompanied tbe "Son
burv Guards' from tbli place. Tbe Camp
Is located on the Fair Grounds, two miles
North of the town.
The tents,' abont a thoasand la nombe
occupy nearly all the available ground north
west ol Floral Hall, Tbey are regularly laid
out in rows, with wide streets between. Tbey
each contain ao abundance of clean straw.
Tbe companies, as fast as tbey are mas
tered Into service; report, at the Adjutant
General's office, where they are immediately
supplied with arms aod amuoitiou large
quantities of wbiob are constantly arriving at
the camp. " ' '"
Under tbe command of experienced offi
cers, tbe most rigid , camp etiquette is con
stantly observed. The reveille is sounded at
tbe dawn of day, when all Ibe companies form
on the parads ,,JDls to respond to roll call,
after which they are drilled for ooe hour.
After this drill the tents are required to be
put in order, and tlie streets properly
cleaned.
Seveo o'clock A. M. is the honr for break
Cast, and the guards are mounted at oine
o'clock A.M. . Tbe regular hours for drill by
companies are from half-past ten to half past
eleven A. M., and from four to five P. M.
Dinner call is sounded at 12 o'clock. Tbe
retreat is sounded precisely at sun set, when
the rolls are again called and tbe orders of
tbe day read. Tattoo is sounded at nioe
o'clock P. M., at which time, unless special
permission bas been obtained, every soldier
is required to be in his tent, and all light
extinguished. Soldiers coming into tbe camp
iutoxicated, or bringing liquor in, ore imme
diately placed under arsest by tbe officer of
the guard.
Twenty-nine companies were mustered into
service on Monday, op to two o'clock P. M.
The supply of food fresh beef, bread, ic
seemed to be abundant in the commissary de
partment, which we personally inspected.
QST Fort Moxrok is the largest fortress
in the United States ; and oo- the opp osite
shore, near Norfolk, is Fort Calhoun. The
distance around tbe former is nearly a mile
and a quarter, and to man it efficiently five
thousand men aro not too many.
Gov. Wise said, not long since, that Vir
ginia must po8868 the fort if it took twenty
thousand men to accomplish the feat. For
tunately, Virginia stands a poor chance of
takiug it, for, besides several huudred regular
troops, ono thousand Massachusetts volun
teers were thrown into it last week, with
supplies of ammunition and provisions.
lo addition to these advantages, tbe fort is
situated at tbe entrance to Hampton Roads,
tbat famous inland bay, iver two miles iu
diameter, io which all tbe vessels of our navy
can ride at anchor with perfect safety.
About twelve miles to the southeast of
Old Point Comfort, and eight from Hampton
Roads, is Norfolk, situated on the northern
side of the Elizabeth river. Across tbe river,
which is seven-eights of a mile wide in tbis
place, are tbe towns of Portsmouth aod
Gosport. AH of these are important naval
stations, and are still in possosion of the
Federal Government, aod each is accessible
to the largest vessels.
So long as these points remain In the pos
session of tbe Government, it will bave
complete control over the naval power of
Virginia, oud can use it for the purposes of
blockado, of attack, or of keeping a way open
for all reinforcements wbich it may find it
cecessary to send to Washington.
Fort Monroe is well garrisoned, and late
despatches from Commodore Paulding show
tbat be can cbeck any movement to seize tbe
Navy Yard. . But later intelligence informs
us that tbe Navy Yard was abandoned and
burnt by our men before leaving.
Railroad Track Destroyed.
The following intelligence is from Aonapo.
nnder date of Monday afternoon last. It was
furuietiod to the Baltimore American of yes
terday. Considerable, excitement was occasioned in
tbis city last evening by the announcement
tbat Ibe Massnobuoetts Regiment, command
ed by Gen. B. F. Butler, and the New York
Seventh Regiment, bad landed at Anoapolis,
and that tbere was quite a largo military force
iu attendance to resist tbeir passage over
land to Washington.
We learn, from a gentlemen wbo was at
the Junction at 3 o'clock, and bad a conver
sation over the wires from that point witb tbe
operator at Annapolis, that tbe troops bad
lauded and commenced their march, and tbat
tbe road was lined witb Marylanders pre
pared to dispute tbeir passage over Mary
land soil. Governor Hicks bad taken com
maud of tbe Maryland troops hastily assem
bled, and his force was said toammount to
Dearly 2,000 efficient skirmirbers.
Tbe following dispatch was received from
Annapolis yesterday morning :
Annapolis, April 21. Noon. Tbe Uni
ted States frfgate Constitution and steamer
Maryland are now anchored off the harbr.
Col. Butler baa 1500 of the 1800 Massachu
setts troops under his command oo board tbe
Constitution. Tbey are armed with Minie
muskets, cutlasses and revolvers. Four field
pieces were oo tbe Maryland's decks. Before
the Constitution was towed out it was appre
hended she would ground. Tbe officers of
the Elk Ridge Railroad disabled tbeir engines
while tbe citizens were ready to tear ap the
track iu order to preveut Col. Butler from
osiog it.
Wbeo the Constitution left her wharf, the
gales of the yard were thrown open, and tbe
citizens entered, the yard presenting a war
like appearance. Small boys were marching
about with sabres and revolvers at tbeir
sides, aod every face presented a solemn and
revengeful cast.
The Constitution is commanded by Capt.
Rogers, of New York.
Mr. 11. Harrison, ooe of tbe Professors,
appeared iu cilizeu's dress aod will resign
to-morrow. Lieutanauls Buckuer Davidson
and two others will resign on Monday.
Twenty-two midshipmen resigned yesteday,
and will leave for tbeir homes on Tuesday.
Tbis evening tbe officers or tbe Anoapolis
and Elk Ridge Railioad Company soot out a
burden train, and took op the track for a
considerable distauce, io order tbat tbe road
may not be used by any troops tbat may
hereafter arrive.
Malbobo', April 20, P. M Every availa
ble man tbut could be raised io the oouoty,
and mustered witb military companies, bas
gone this morning to Baltimore to aid in
repressing the Northern troops.
Qt'gitB. A rural editor says that child
waa run over by a wagon three years old
and cross-eyed, which never spoke afterwards.
He also publishes soma lines which be says
"were writuo by a young man who bas
loug Lid ig the grave for bis owo amuse-tuvut."
IIATTI. I
We have received from James Radpath, a
noted Abolitionist, a circalar accompanied
With a small book on Haytl, Tbe object e
this publication appear! to be the encourage,
meat of emigration among tbe blacks to this
coontry to II aytl. The government of Hayt(
has oflered indecemeots for colored persons to
emigrate aod assist in opening op tbe agri
cultural resources of the Island. The object'
if for tbe benefit of tbe free blacks of the
North, is worthy of attention. Tbe climate
position and society of Hayti are certainly bet.
ter suited for tbe negro than tbe shores of
Canada or tbe swarming streets of crowded
cities.
The book before as contains many interet
ing facts aod statistics regarding Hayti, its
people, their language, and tbeir laws
Speaking ef tbe people, and their social con'
dition, he remarks t
"As Iq all the Republics of the tropics end
Central and South America, tbe people of
Hayti are divided into two distinct parties,
lbs enlightened class and tbe uneducated
mass. In Hayti we can discover, aide by side
witb the highest intelligence and culture, ma
ny traces of the primitive superstitions and
ideas. It Is sufficient for the purpose of a
Guide Book to speak briefly of both classes.
The 'enlightened class may be described in
three words : they are Frenchmen. All the
distinguishing traits of tbe Parisian gentle
man are reproduced in the educated Haytian.
Tbe uneducated class, and particularly the
people of the country let habitant have
tbe characteristics that are attributed to tbe
inland Irish: they are hospitable, supersti
tious, of a oever-failing good nature, thought
less of the morrow, wilh a quaint and prompt
mother-wit, polite and sociable, but without
ambition, and with little disposition to regu
lar work. Tbeir vices are contentment, pet
ty theft, and a-tendency to polygamy.
"Witb these exceptions, tbey are character
ized by all who know them, even by pro-slavery
travellers, es essentially a aood people,
aod capable of creating a great future. Tbe
aim of tho fallen government was to crush
out the enliebtened class, by tbe encourage
ment of the ancestral practices and ideas of
tbe uneducated party ; while all the energy of
the present Administration is, by educational
and other civilizing agencies, to exterminate
ignorance witb all its pestilential progeny.
)n this noble work, it is hoped, tbe emigrant
will come io aid."
"The chief manufactures of Hayti are syr
up, rum, and taffia, which is a kind of unclari
Bed rum, much used by tho lower people.
The manufacture of brown sugar has recently
commenced. Measures are in progress for
the revival of tbe manufacturp of while sugar,
which, since the days of the French, has nev.
er been a flourishing braucb uf industry in
Hayti.
The population of tbe Dominican Republic
rs stated at about 120.000. There are less
than five hundred whiles in llayti.
Washington Rkinforckd. From the la
test intelligence received we are inclined to
believe tbat tha capital may now be consider
ed safe. The New York Seventh; Regiment
and Col. Butler's Massacasetts regiment met
with so hostile a reception wheu tbey first
attempted to land at Annapolis, that it was
considered advisable to await further rein
fbieements, which in due time arrived. Tbey
consisted of the 4,600 trops which left New
York on Sunday morning. Tbeir united
force was amply sufficient to silence all oppo
sition. The railroad from Anoapolis totbejuuetion
was repaired, and tbe Seventh Regimeut aoe
some of the other troops fot warded at ' once
to Washington, while tbe wbote road was
placed nnder our military possessioo.
It is reported that a large force of seces
sionists, numbering 15,000, was concentrated
between Annapolis and Washington! Tbe
railroad track aod bridges had been torn up
aod destroyed.
Cclcgrapjjic llclus.
EXCITEMENT AT N OK FOLK.
Slate Arms Seized.
Baltimors, April iO. The Mayor of Nor
folk and Portsmouth have iwued proclamations,
asking the citizens to maintain order until they
are regularly organized and can act under com
petent leader.
Nearly all lha Southern nfl'uar in Norfolk,
Old Point and Portsmouth have resigned.
Three thousand State anna wereaeized in Bal
timore to day and appropriated by Ibe military
and volunteer.
The War Feellog In New Knulnni,
KXCITKMKNT At BOSTON.
Boston, April 20 The most Intense ex
citement prevails bere relative to tbe Balti
more mob, and vengeance is threatened for
tbe death of the Massachusetts soldiers.
Gov. Andrews bas requested the Mayor of
Baltimore to have tbe bodies of tbe deceased
preserved in ice and sent to bim.
Tbe war feeling is becoming more intense
every bour all over New England. Des
patches pour io from all parts announcing the
holding of mass meetings. Three full com
panies enlisted at Newburyport to-day, at ao
hour's notice.
Salem has voted $15,000 and sent two
companies, numbering 1C0 uieu, who arrived
here to-oay.
Tbe Irish, French and Germans aje enlist
ing en masse.
The Fifth Regiment end Flying Artillery
are anxiously waiting orders to march.
Nkw Yobk, April 21 Evening Tbe
Rhode Island Regiment, under command of
Governor fiPRAQi'K. one thousand strong, ar.
rived here tbis morning, and left io tbe steam
er Coatzacoaleot at sundown.
The Kixtb, Twelfth and seventy. first New
York Regimeuts, comprising 8000 men, mar
ched down Broadway to day, fully armed and
equipped. Tbe scene oo Broadway was per
fectly unparalleled, and tbe march was a per
fect ovation. Tbe crowd was estimated at
onarly a million of people, who showered tbeir
blessings on tha troops, and exhibited the
wildest demonstrations of patriotism.
Boston, April 21. A mass meeting of oor
citizeos was held in State street, tbis morning
and addressed by Fletcher Webster, Charles
L. Woodbury and many other distinguished
citizens. The meeting was for tbe purpose
of raising a regiment for Fletcher Webster
to command, and was completely successful.
toe most luteuse excitement p
preuails.
Newark, April 22 It is reported oa tbe
authority of a naval officer, arrived here tbis
evening from Norfolk, tbat tbe United
States steamer Merri'mac and sloop. of-war
Gtrmantou: were botb scuttled and sunk,
and tbe Navy Yard burned by order of tbe
Government. Tbis needs confirmation.
Another aecoeot states that tbe steamer
Merrimae bad beeo towed out beyond the ob
structions In the harbor, with great difficulty,
by means of floats ingeniously cooitrocted.
Wiuunuton, April 22 Passeogers from
the South io tbe train which bas just passed
hero, repoil all quiet at Baltimore, and tbat
the turnpike over which they traveled was
Clear ol secessiouitts.
Ike Camp M t acker"''''-
Hakki'ii k(i,' A pril 22.
Three regiments of Peiiiiaylvsuia Militia
bave reached Cockeysville, oa the Northern
Central Railroad, which is only eighteen
miles from Baltimore. This is the point
wbere the first bridge oo the road going sooth
was broken down. They reached that point
at noon oo Bunday, and have since estab'
lished tbeir position aadare now doing camp
duty and perfecting their military education
by drilling- Last night two other regiments
followed lo the same destination, and they
are accompanied by Sherman' battery of
artillery. This is intended as a protection
against any attempt on tbe part of tbe Mary
land soldiers to use artillery against tbe
eamp.
This demonstration is also intended to act
against any attempt of Virginia to throw
troops from the Haroer's Ferry region apon
Washington, and facilitate tbe design of
marching southward of Baltimore to the relief
of Washington. Gen. Fat'erson is to pro
ceed to Havre de Grace, to bold that and the
communication by the Delaware and Chesa
peake Canal, and by water throw forward
troops by tbat route towards Annapolis and
Washington.
Two thousand Pennsylvanians and 1500
Uhlans are still In camp bere, and the num
ber will be increased this evening to 5000.
It is supposed tbat no additional force will be
sent to Cockeysville at present. Tbere can
be but little doubt that a collision witb tbe
Maryland troops will soon take place at
isockeysviue.
New York, April 22 Mayor Alberger,
of Buffalo, who had been spending some
months with his relatives in Baltimore, ar
rived here to. day with a number of other
gentlemen, who chartered a canal boat there
on I nday for 200. 1 bey report the condi
tion of Baltimore as fearful. Armed mobs
were paradiog the streets compelling all
persons to unite with them in imprecations
against the North, tbe Governor, and the
Union. Tbe principal streets are barricaded,
and many of the bouses bave loop boles cut io
tbe shutters.
Mayor Alberger was surrounded by a mob
of drunken ruffians, at tbe Eutaw House, who
endeavored, by abucive language, to provoke
a word in reply, intending, no doubt, to
shoot bun ou Ibe spot, bad he afforded them
any pretext, lie was unable to buv a re
volver in Baltimore, tbe stores bavins been
emptied by tbe mob. A prominent citizen,
who was known to be a Union man, was
compelled to leave the city at six horns' no
tice, wilh eight children. It is believed tbut
co Northerner's life would be worth an hour's
purchase tbere when the next gun was fired
in tbe war.
Nkw Ori.kansT" April 22 Tbe free col
orcd population, at a meeting here, renolved
to tender tbeir services to tbe Gcveruuieut
for the defense of tbe State.
I A nieetiog was called to-uighl to adopt
measures to clear the city or Abolitiouisls.
t'wo bave already been arrested.
FRO.il KuitruLufT
The Demolition ft the Xavy Yard. Destruc
tion of the Vessels of War. The Act Ao
comjtliehed by the Union Men. Commodore
lioyers and Captain W'riijht Left lithind,
List of Vessels Destroyed.
Nkw Yokk, April 23 The steam
Yunkee has arrived from Norfolk,
renorta that nn nrrivino? r. N.iprll ..n
tug
Sb
tbe
was
! aiieruoon of tbe 17th, nuding that there
a movement ou foot to seize ber, she proceed
ed to tbe Yavy Yard, aod took protection
under the guns of the battery. On the 18lh,
the Custom House officers ol the State cnu.
lo seize tbe Yunkee, but tbe Couimoduru
relused to yield ber up, suyioi; that if they
attempted lo take bur by lorce be would blow
ber out of water before tbey could reach
Norfolk. Tbis quieted the mob wbo bad
congregated.
Tbe Yankee took tbe Cumberland in tow
for Forluss Monroe. On tbe way she
grouuded oo "Orris' Island, and the Yankee
was two hours gultiog her off.
Tbe Secessionists observing the escape of
the Cumberland commenced obBtruct.ng the
channel below ber. Alter towitg the frigate
the Yaukee preceded to New York.
Tbe Pawn e left Wusbiugloo last Friday
night with an extra detachment of officers
nieu aud mariues, witb flag officer Pauldiug
on board, aud proceeded to Fortress Monroe,
where she received the 3d Massachusetts
Kugiment, just arrived hence lo the Navy
Yard at Gosport.
It was found al Gosport tbat the officers
in charge bad commenced destroying tbe puh.
lie property, finding it would rail into tho
bauds of the enemy. They had scuttled all
the ships. The Cumberland being tbe ouly
ship in commission, cut down tbe shears, aod
rendered most of tbe other property useless.
Tbe object of Ibe rioters baviug been par
tially frustrated by the sculling of tha ships,
it was intended that the Federal forces should
leave. Preparations were made to render
the demolitiou complete, to blow op tbe dock,
and burn tbe property, all things to be ready
at diyligbt.
Tbe Pawnee, witb the Cumberland in low,
assieled by tbe Yankm, started, and alter
pausing tbe Navy Yurd, seut up a rocket
a percuueerted sigual to apply tbe match
aud, in an instant, ships, ship bouses, aod
store bousea, were in flames.
Large quanties of provisions, cordago and
machinery were also destroyed, besides build
ings of great value, but it is not positively
known that tbe dock was blown up.
The burning of tbe Navy Yard at Norfolk
was done by tbe Union men, who are in a
majority but comparitively unarmed. The
Cumberland was 60 short of ber complement.
Wbeo tbe Pawnee came up to the Navy
Yard, both tba Cumberland und Merrimae
lay broadside to ber with guns loaded, think
ing 8 ho was io the hands of the Secessionists.
Ou Board tbe Pawuee ao opioiou prevailed
that asimilar state of affairs existed oo board
those ships, aud tbe crew were reudy accord
ingly. So rapid was the progress of the conflagra
tion that Commodore Rogers of tbe Navy,
and Capt. Wright of tbe Kogineers, were
unable to reach tbe poiut of rendezvous,
where tbe boat was in waiting, acd were ne
cessarily left behind.
Among tbe most valuable property de
stroyed were the lioe of battle ship New
York, on tbe stocks ; Merrimae, first class
screw ; Germsntowo, sloop of war, just ready
forsea; Plymouth and Dolphin, bnggs ; also
lbs snip or tbe line I enusylvania : and Co
lumbia and Potomac, frigajs ; Columbus
aud Delaware, liners, all of the last named
being bulks aud nearly worthless
When tbe Cumberland bailed: "What
steamer is tbat V the answer was, tbe U. S.
steamer Pawnee. Tbe cheering on board tbe
vessel aod oo shore told bow satisfactory ibis
reply was
Tbe Union men employed in tho Navy
Yard cut down Ihe flag staff, so it could not
be ossd by tbe enemv.
Tbe guns in tbe Navy Yard at St. Helena
were spiked.
Tba stsam-tDir Yankee reports tbat the
Pawoee and Keystooe State left Norfolk for
Washington, wito Ibe marines Irom Ibe
barracks and the crew of tbe Pennsylvania,
ana woaia do aue vaere tots morning.
Military Meeting.
A meeting of tbe citizens of Sonbary was
held io tbe Court House oo Friday eveoiog
last, aod organised by electing A. Jordan,
Presideoi, Wm. 1. Ureenoegb aad Henry
BilliDgtoo, Vice Presidents, aed P. M. tibia
del aud John Youogmao, Searetaries...
Oo motion of Geo. B. Youngman, it was
Resolved. Tbat a coinuiillee lie appointed
to inquire into tbe imeediste stunt. v( m8
; .Snu'iury volunteers, and
hi p'y Ihem with
those tilings necessary fur lhi.ii tcouifu'it.
Geo. B. Yoongman, John Haas end Wo.
T. Grant were appointed said committee. 4
Oo motion. It was unanimously
Resolved, Tbat the citizens of Ihe town
pledgd themselves to support the families of
our married volunteers during tbeir absence,
and tbat a subscription be raised sufficient to
meet tbat object, to be doubled if necessary.
Wm. I. Greenongh, Joho B. Packer acd'
Benjamin Hendricks were appointed a Com'
mittee of Trust, Into whose hands tbe money
so raised should he deposited.
Oo motion of Henry Blllingtoo,
Resolved. That the ladies be a committee
to supply tbe families of the volunteers with'
such necessary articles as they may need, ther
funds to be furnished by the Committee of
Trust, Into whose hands all subscriptions
shall be paid.
.The committee to collect fund to supply
tbe Immediate wants of the volunteers were
appointed also to take charge of the sub
scription to supply the families. One thou
sand dollars were immediately raised for this
purpose. On motion of Gen. Clement a committee
of five were appointed to accompany our
volunteers to Harrisburg io order to equip
the officers and prnenre such other necessary
articles as the volunteers may require.
The Cnmmitte appointed for this purpose
were J. K. Clement, John Haas, R. 11. Awl,.
Wm. T. Grant and Harris Painter.
On motion, adjourned.
Fur the Sunbury Ameiiean '
Mr. MiasKR :
A abort time since an article appeared
in the "Sunbury Gazette" and ".Miltanian.V in
relation to the Cotinlv Printing, reflecting upon
the Commihstonera of tha County snd calculated
to induce the tax payera to believe that we were
squandering their money. We believe that it ia
our duty lo make a statement of Ihe whole mi Iter,
and give the citizens an opportunity of judging
for themselves. I.nst year (I860,) we puid for
Printing as follow a, to wit :
Mr. Bachman, German paper, f 40 00
Mr. Maaser, Kngliah paper, 55 (JO
Mr. Youngman, 65 0(1
Mr. Punk, 60 (.10
2U0 IIU
Tbe printing for the present year (1861) will
coat tha county as follows :
Messra. Purdy ct Bachman, English $40 CO
" " German, 30 uO
Mr. Masser, English, 40 OO
$110 110
Saving on last year (90 00.
Mr. Youngman has stated in hi paper that he
offered to do tbe county printing for the present
year for 30 00, this i true, but be did not mako
that offer until the contract bad been given out,
nor until he knew what the others had agreed to
do it lor. JO.-iEPH EVEHITT.
PHILIP Cl.AKK.
ISAAC D. KAKKK.
Commusioner'a Olfice, ) Commiuunu.
Sunbury, April Uf, 1861. J
MARRIAGES.
On Sunday, the 14th inst., by Rev. Jacob
F. Wampole, M r. Wii.i.um Smith, of Bear
Gap, to Si lea Angki.ina Adams, of Shamokin
township.
At Harrisburg, or Monday last, by the
Rev. Dr. I, ay, Mr. John Howard McCartv
to Mihs Catiiarink An.mk Covkkt, bcth of
Sunbury.
The happy groom, who is First Sergeant ia
the "Wunbury Guards," left for Harrisburg with
part of th Company, on Saturday. On Monday
morning the bride waa telegraphed for, and in
the afternoon of the same day they were united
in the bonds of wedlock, in presence of a number
of their friends and actiaintnnces from tbis place,
wbo had accompanied the Guatda to Harriihuri;
Tbe bride will remain with her father, lames
Covert, of tbe "Washington House," during tba
absence of her husband.
Cjjc Ifjarkcts.
Philadelphia Market.
Ptiit.ADRi.riiu. April, 2 1.
Wheat Flour, (eilra.)
$5 60 a $.5 ?S
;l SO
7 a 3 OO
Bye Flour,
Corn Meal,
Keil Wheat, per buahat,
White " M
Cora, "
Oats, " "
Wye, "
Cloverseed,
Timothy,
Flaiseed,
1
30
a
a
t rti
1 45
r,2
S:
70
4 73
5 00
I 3d
60 a
31 a
OS a
1 47
STJHBURY PRICE CURRENT.
Wheat,
Uye,
Corn,
Oata, .
Buckwhi
potatoes
8 1 lOal 30 Butter, - - Ifi
1 - 75 Egga, ... !2
... 75 Tallow, ... 14
- - - XI Lard, ... I'i
1, - . 62 Pork, .... 8
60 Beeswax, . 2t
New Advertisements.
AXOT1IER ARRIVAL OF
Millinery Goods,
at the Store of
MiMRes U. & I MIISSLEIt.
Simpson's Building, Market Square, SUN Bl'R Y
riHE public are invited lo call and examine
-- their Millinery Goods just opened, such aa
I.adiea' Uieea Good, Nilks. Lawns and the latest
New York and Pbiladelphii styles BONNETS.
LADIES' DRESS CAPS.
Corsets, Skeleton Skirts, Notions, Ladies' Gloves,
Hosiery, Handkerchief, Ac., Ac.
Gemlciiieii'a Gooda auch as Collar 'Cnion,
'Anderson' and a variety of pattern.
We intend to sell low, call and examine our
atock.
B. & I.. RHISSLER.
Sunbury, April SO, 1b6I. 3m
GUNS! GUNS!! GUNS!!!
HEAD QUARTERS
tUiain Immctoi'i Ornci, V
bl'NBl'KY, ApuJ 13, 1861. )
NOTICE it hereby given, that all persons having iu tlit-it
xsfMuut nv til'iSS or ottiei artiM, belonging to iti
1' lilted 8tatea ami iMued under the authouly of ibe Stale
of ieiiuaylvaiiia, not in the custody ol' a duly orgnniv.eii
Vuiuiiterr Ciiipauy, arc hereby lequirea to deuvt Vie
aame to
JOHN C. MILLER.
Bl'NBl'RY, PA., who has been duly appoint) ( rreeir
the sume. And tlitMiri John C- Millrf, is hereby author,
i ed lo lake ptMaeMion of such arias whet aver he may fimt
tlienl. All arms aot tit tha fare of Vohiatrer Compsmrs
must be retuinid luimeduiiely, ao aaia so pat i repair
and condition f.w arTvica. Any psrsoa reiustne: to ei.
ply with the demands of tai nonce, will be subjected lo
lite penalties baed li law.
WM. K NAltTZ, Biifads Inspector.
Banbury, ApiildO, tbCl.
MANHOOD.
HOW LOST, HOW KK8TOKKD, Jl'eir PUetU8Hi:r
IN A SEALED KNVKLOPE :
ON Ik nature, tientnwnt, aat radical cure of sprrtna
mre,. os ttriuinal Weakness, tfexual liability, Ner-.
vousiieaa an iurouMitary emisaioua, imluctitf unpoicucy,
ami Mental and Physical luwpactky.
By KOBT. J. CTI.VKRWELI, U D.,
Aataprof the "Glees Uook,".
Tha woikUreuownedaeihor, ia tbis admirable I.eeturel
clearly proves from his owu rxperieiu-e thai Hie awfu,
eouscqueuet-s of cW-alue may be eSeetuaWy removed
withnul laedlciua aial without dengeioue surgical opera.
luate, bougice, iiistruinenta, nags or eordails, painting out
a uktde ol" cure at om-e ccttaie and tfcctunl, by which
every suffer, no uuilter what Ins eediuo maybe, may
eute aimaelf cheaply, paivulely aa4 sadically. This leuiura
will piove a boon to Ihoaaauiisaud luusaudr
sjem auder seat, in alaui ruvelope, su address, post
pa hi, ou the receipt of two postage stamps, bv addrresmg
Pl.Cll. J. CT KLIN:, 137 Bowery, New York.
iuet tiiace bas 4te
April), imi.typj
DKIi:i l'KACHtS. pared and euj artd
at tbe Mammoth store of
PK IL1NU t Git ANT