The portion of the original District of Columbia lying west of the Potomac River was retroceded to the State of Virginia in 1846, and now forms the County of Alexandria. We are indebted to the proprietors of the N. Y. Tribune for this map. But one heart beats here, and that is the true and loyal American heart." -THERE was an immense Union meeting at | of every genuine American. No matter what Louisville this evening. Speeches were made it must cost, the Stars and Stripes must wave. by Mr. Guthrie, formerly Secretary of the Treasury, the venerable Judge Nicholson, and others. Resolutions were unanimously passed, declaring that the Confederate States had commenced war with the Federal Government; that Kentucky is loyal to the Union; that Secession is not a remedy for an evil; that Kentucky will not take part against the Federal Government, but will maintain a neutral position.-(Doc. 63.) -THE Custom House and Post Office at ernor. Richmond were seized by order of the GovThe New York packet steamer Jamestown was seized at City Point, sixty miles below Richmond, and a packet schooner belonging to Maine was taken at Richmond. Herald, April 20. -A SECESSION flag was raised on Federal Hill, in Baltimore, and saluted with a cannon, when the workmen from foundries in the neighborhood rushed out and tore down the flag, and threw the cannon into the Patapsco. Times, April 19. April 18.-A letter from Baltimore to New York, under this date, says: "A serious disposition is manifested in certain quarters to obstruct the passage of Northern troops through the State.-Times, April 20. -Governor Morgan, of New York, issued a proclamation calling for men to answer the President's requisition. -MAJOR ANDERSON and his command arrived in New York from Charleston by the Baltic, and met with an enthusiastic reception from the people.—(Doc. 64.)—Herald, April 19. -THE Sixth Massachusetts regiment arrived in New York en route for Washington, and made a triumphal march through the city. Ibid. -THE Governor of Maryland and Mayor of Baltimore issued proclamations, urging the people to keep the peace and avoid civil war. The Governor declared that no troops should be sent from the State, except for the defence of Washington.-(Doc. 65.)-Tribune, April 20. -A MASS meeting was held at Kingston, N. Y., to sustain the Government and defend the Union. John B. Steele presided. In his speech, on taking the chair, he said: "It must never be supposed that the flag could be desecrated without touching the soul W. S. Kenyon and Theodore R. Westbrook also spoke. Mr. Westbrook said he laid aside all party lines, all party prejudices, all political opinions, and stood for his country alone. He loved his party; but, thank God, he loved his country better. He wasn't going to stop to consider who was right or wrong; but, right or wrong, his country. He grasped the folds of the Stars and Stripes, and said, “Let it be known that in the nineteenth century traitor hands and traitor hearts are found among us to disgrace that flag, which had been their shield and protection, as well as our own." He asked God might record his vow to stand by, protect, and, if need be, die for that flag. G. H. Sharp, W. H. Romeyn, and Mr. W. New York city was held at the Chamber of more important was the appointment of a large committee of the most influential capitalists, to use their exertions to secure an immediate taking of the $9,000,000 remaining of the Government loan.-(Doc. 66.) -THE President of the United States issued a proclamation, announcing the blockade of the Southern ports.-(Doc. 67.) -SHERRARD CLEMENS, a strong Union man, and late member of Congress for Richmond, Va., is held as a prisoner at Richmond. He is still firm in his loyalty to the Government and his opposition to rebellion.-Tribune, April 19. -MARYLAND, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, were added to the Military Department of Washington.-(Doc. 68.)-Times, April 25. -AT Wilmington, Ohio, the first volunteer | Rattlesnake shoal on the night of the 12th.company, consisting of 125 men, organized to- | World, April 19. day. Three thousand dollars were subscribed in one hour for the benefit of volunteers. Great enthusiasm prevails, and the work goes bravely on in raising both men and money. Another company is forming. A suspected Secessionist was seized this evening, and experienced some rough treatment.-Louisville Democrat, April 21. -A RIFLE company was organized at Dayton, Ohio, under command of Captain Childs, consisting of 75 picked men. The company left Columbus at noon to-day, amid the cheers of a large crowd of citizens. Home guards are being formed. One company is to be formed of men over forty-five years old, under the cominand of Edward W. Davis.-Idem. -REV. WARREN SWIFT, of Utica, N. Y., a Presbyterian minister of excellent abilities and wide-spread reputation, enlisted, and started for head-quarters this morning.-Idem. -General SueRMAN, the State commandant at Galveston, Texas, issued an order enrolling "all citizens capable of bearing arms, not over sixty years of age, who do not enroll themselves into some one of the volunteer companies of the city by the 23d inst., in the militia. In case of being called into service they will be required to bring such arms as they may have, until they can be furnished by the State. "The war has begun! It may reach our shores! Who in Texas will shrink from his duty in such a crisis? We invoke the spirit not only of 1776, but of 1836, to arouse from its slumber, and again assert the independence of Texas. The misrule of Black Republicanism would scarcely be less fatal to our interests than that of Mexican intolerance. We have shaken off the one; let us manfully repel the other." The order is accompanied by other similar ones, necessary to carry it into effect. The alarm signal for the assembling of the city troops will be first a fire alarm, and secondly after an interval of one minute, six taps of the bell, to be repeated four times with intervals. -N. O. Picayune, April 23. -Ir is now learned by the return of the expedition to relieve Sumter, that a plan was perfected to throw in 300 men and supplies by boats at daylight on the 13th. This was frustrated, however, by the Baltic running upon -A POSITIVE announcement "that General Scott had resigned his position in the army of the United States and tendered his sword to his native State-Virginia," was made at Montgomery. At Mobile, one hundred guns were fired in honor of his resignation.—Charleston Mercury, April 22. -IMMENSE Union meetings were held last night at Auburn, Hudson, Ogdensburgh, Albion, Binghamton, and other towns and villages in western New York. Past political differences are forgotten, and the people are enthusiastic in support of the Administration.-Troy Times. April 19.-At New York a large American flag, forty feet long by twenty wide, was flung out upon a flagstaff from a window in Trinity steeple, at a height of 240 feet. The chimes meanwhile played several airs appropriate to the occasion, among which were "Yankee Doodle," "the Red, White, and Blue," winding up with "All's well." The enthusiasm of the large concourse that had spontaneously gathered was most intense. A flagstaff, with flag attached, was also run out of a window over the portico in front of St. Paul's Church.-Tribune, April 20. -A PORTION of the Sixth Massachusetts, and the Seventh Pennsylvania, were attacked in the streets of Baltimore by a mob upon their passage through that city. The Massachusetts Regiment occupied eleven cars. Upon their arrival at the President-street depot, the cars were permitted to leave with the troops still on board, and proceeded quietly through the streets of Baltimore, on their way to the depot at the other side of the town. But they had not gone more than a couple of blocks before the crowd became so dense that the horses attached to each car were scarcely able to push their way through. At this point the mob began to hoot and yell frightfully, and loud threats were uttered against the military. The troops, however, maintained a strict reserve, and the crowd then commenced to throw stones, brickbats, and other missiles, in a perfect shower, against the cars. Many of the troops were severely wound -BOSTON was terribly excited at the attack on the Massachusetts troops in Baltimore. The Government recognizes the similarity in the day and event suggested by the 19th of April, 1775, and those immortal memories which cluster around the men of Lexington and Concord. The Governor sent the following despatch to the Mayor of Baltimore: I pray you cause the bodies of our Massachusetts soldiers, dead in battle, to be immediately laid out, preserved in ice, and tenderly sent forward by express to me. All expenses will be paid by this Commonwealth. ed in this manner. However, the first nine The volunteers, after a protracted and severe struggle, at last reached the depot, bearing with them in triumph their killed and wounded, and immediately embarked. Two of the Massachusetts men were killed and eight wounded. Seven rioters were killed, and many wounded, but the number is not known. When information was received at the depot of this attack, the Pennsylvania regiment, which was unarmed, was sent back. Some were slightly wounded.-Times, April 20, 21, The mob completely reigned in Baltimore after the attack.-All the gunshops were plundered. Other shops throughout the city were closed. A public meeting was held in the afternoon, at which the Mayor and Gov. Hicks were present.-Secession sentiments prevailed. The Mayor and Governor both notified the President that no more troops could pass through Baltimore unless they fought their way. (Doc. 69.)-Times, April 21. JOHN A. ANDREW, Governor of Massachusetts. Patriotic At Fall River, Mass., a meeting was called on the reception of the news. speeches were made, and the city government was instructed to appropriate $10,000 to fit out volunteers, and to pay each volunteer $20 per month in addition to the Government pay.— Providence Journal. April 19.-The City Council of Philadelphia, this morning, at a special meeting, appropriated $1,000,000 to equip the volunteers and support their families during their absence from home. Fourteen thousand dollars were subscribed for the same purpose at Norwich, Conn.-N. Y. Times. -THE Seventh Regt., N. Y. S. M., left for Washington amid the greatest enthusiasm. In every street an immense innumerable throng cheered them on their way. News of the fight in Baltimore was received before they left, and 48 rounds of ball-cartridge were served out.-(Doc. 71.) Lieut. Jones, late in command of Harper's Ferry, arrived at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., having made a forced march the previous night of 30 miles from Harper's Ferry to Hagerstown.Times, April 20. -THE Rhode Island Marine Artillery passed through New York, on their way to the seat of war. These troops are officered by-Commanding Officer, Colonel Tomkins; Lieutenant Colonel, George C. Harkness; Captain, Benjamin F. Remington; Lieutenant, A. M. Tower; Lieutenant, Henry B. Brastow; Surgeon, Nathaniel Millar. They number 130 men, and carry with them 110 horses, eight guns of very heavy calibre, and the other requisite arms and am |