lumbus, 74; steam frigate Merrimac, 44; frigate Raritan, 45; frigate Columbia, 44; sloop Germantown, 22; sloop Plymouth, 22; brig Dolphin, 8; a powder-boat, and the frigate United States, (in ordinary.) It being impossible to get them out of the harbor, they were scuttled, and were also fired. The frigate Cumberland was towed out by the steam-tug Yankee. The value of the property destroyed is estimated at $50,000,000.(Doc. 77.)-Times, April 24. -A MASS meeting of citizens, numbering many thousands, was held in Boston, Mass., this forenoon, and was addressed by Fletcher Webster, Charles L. Woodbury, and many distinguished citizens. The meeting was to raise a regiment for Fletcher Webster, and was completely successful. The most intense enthusiasm prevailed among the crowd. The meeting continued till nearly night. It was a remarkable expression of the entire voice of our people.-N. Y. Tribune, April 22. -THE First Regiment of Rhode Island Volunteers passed through New York, on their way to the South. Governor Sprague accom April 21.-The railroad between Philadelphia and Baltimore was taken possession of by the U. S. Government. Orders were given from the Navy Department at Washington to the offi-panies these troops, as commander in chief of cers of the various United States vessels, that the Rhode Island forces. His staff consists of all persons found sailing under Jefferson Davis' Colonels Frieze, Goddard, Arnold, Capt. A. W. letters of marque and reprisal be treated as pi- Chapin, Assistant Adjutant-General.--(Doc. 80.) rates. That the contumacious be immediately -THE Sixth, Twelfth, and Seventy-first hung from the yard-arms, and the crew and the more penitent officers be placed in irons to Regiments, New York State Militia, left New York for Washington this day, (Sunday.) The await their trial as ocean brigands.-Times, people were early astir, and by 10 o'clock every April 21. available spot where a human being could stand, -THE people of Oswego and Rochester, was occupied, throughout the entire length N. Y., Toledo, Dayton, and Zanesville, Ohio, of Broadway; and from near Canal-street to subscribed large sums of money for the support Grace Church, not only the sidewalks, but the of the volunteers and their families; at the lat- whole of the street, was densely thronged. ter place, large property holders agreed to give Every window, door, stoop, balcony, and rent free to volunteers during their absence.-house-top, were alive with human beings, of Albany Journal. every age, sex, and condition, awaiting the -GENERAL SCOTT telegraphed to Senator marching of the Regiments, which it was Crittenden of Kentucky, as follows: "I HAVE NOT CHANGED; HAVE NO THOUGHT OF CHANGING; ALWAYS A UNION MAN."-(Doc. 78.) -GEORGE WILLIAM BROWN, mayor of Baltimore, Md., had a consultation with the President of the United States, in reference to the passage of northern troops through Baltimore. On his return from Washington, the Mayor submitted to the people a statement as to his interview with the President.-(Doc. 79.) April 21.-The Worcester third battalion of Rifles, arrived at New York. They are commanded by Major Charles Devens, and number 266 men, officered as follows: Company A, Worcester City Guard, Capt. A. B. R. Sprague; First Lieut., J. Pickett; Second Lieut., O. Moulton; Third Lieut., G. Egra. Company C, Emmett Guard, Capt McConville; First Lieut., F. McCafferty; Second Lieut., M. O. Driscoll; Third Lieut., T. O'Niel; Fourth Lieut., Melvin.-Times, April 22. known would depart during the day for the April 21.-The United States branch mint at -WENDELL PHILLIPS delivered a discourse in | from the text: "In the name of our God we Boston on the present rebellion. Some time ago he made a speech deprecating, in the most emphatic manner, any appeal to arms, as certain to result in the renewed and permanent triumph of slavery. The people of the North, he said, would not fight, and the first result of a military demonstration would be the complete surrender of the North, and the concession of everything that might be demanded at their hands. (Doc. 81.) April 21.-Andrew Johnson, U. S. Senator from Tennessee, passed through Lynchburg, Va., on his way from Washington to Tennessee. A large crowd assembled and groaned at him. They offered every indignity, and efforts were made to take him off the cars. Mr. Johnson was protected by the conductor and others. He denied sending a message asserting that Tennessee should furnish her quota of men.— Commercial Advertiser, April 26. will set up our banners." In Dr. Bellows' church the choir sang "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was vigorously applauded by the whole house. At Grace church (Episcopal) Dr. Taylor began by saying, "The Star-Spangled Banner has been insulted." The gallant Major Anderson and his wife attended service at Trinity. At Dr. McLane's Presbyterian church, Williamsburg, "The Star-Spangled Banner" was sung. Dr. T. D. Wells (Old-School Presbyterian) preached from the words: "He that hath no sword, let him buy one." Dr. Osgood's text was: "Lift up a standard to the people." Many of the churches of all denominations— are sending some of their most active members to the field as volunteers.-Independent, April 25. -THE Fifth Regiment of Massachusetts Militia, Col. Lawrence, with the Boston Flying Artillery, Major Cook, left Boston for New York at 7 o'clock this morning. The Third -THE citizens of Baltimore were fearfully Battalion of Rifles, Major Stevens, left Worcesexcited on account of a rumored descent upon ter last night for New York. Massachusetts them by Federal troops from Cockeysville, has within six days responded to the President's seventeen miles distant from the city; but at proclamation, with five full regiments of innight the excitement subsided on receiving infantry, a battalion of rifles, and a splendid corps telligence that the troops had been turned back of flying artillery. The artillery take six brass to Harrisburg, Pa., by order of Gen. Scott.-6-pounders, with horses fully equipped.-N. Y. N. Y. Tribune, April 26. Times, April 22. -A MEETING of Californians was held in New York to take measures for the formation of a California Regiment. The meeting was organized by the nomination of J. C. Birdseye as chairman, and speeches were made, and resolutions sustaining the Union and the Government were adopted.—(Doc. 82.) -THE Liverpool (Eng.) Times publishes a remarkable article on the political troubles in the United States.-(Doc. 83.) -IN nearly all the churches in New Yorkand probably in a majority of churches throughout the country-the sermons of to-day were mainly in reference to the war. Many congregations have made the day an occasion for patriotic contributions for the outfit of volunteers, or for the support of their families. In the Church of the Puritans in Brooklyn, (although Mr. Beecher, the pastor, was absent, and the services were conducted by Rev. H. D. Northrup of Brooklyn,) a letter was read from the Thirteenth Regiment N. Y. S. M., asking for uniforms for recruits-and the response was a collection of about $1,100 for that patriotic purpose. In the Broadway Tabernacle, the April 22.-Several delegations of citizens of pastor, Rev. J. P. Thompson, D. D., preached Maryland waited upon President Lincoln, to a sermon in the evening on "God's Time of endeavor to procure some countermand of the Threshing." The choir performed "The Mar-order for troops to march to Washington. One seillaise" to a hymn composed for the occasion by the pastor. A collection was taken for the Volunteers' Home Fund amounting to $450to which a member of the congregation afterwards added $100. Dr. Bethune's sermon was -THE burial of the American flag was publicly celebrated at Memphis, Tennessee.-N. Y. Express, April 29. delegation of thirty, from five "Young Men's Christian Associations" of Baltimore, had a prolonged interview, but made no impression upon him.-N. Y. Times, April 25. -Gov. HICKS presented to the President a communication again urging the withdrawal of troops from Maryland, a cessation of hostilities, and a reference of the national dispute to the arbitrament of Lord Lyons. To this the Secretary of State replied, that the troops were only called out to suppress insurrection, and must come through Maryland, as that was the route chosen for them by the Commander-in-Chief, and that our troubles could not be "referred to any foreign arbitrament."-(Doc. 84.) April 22.-Robt. E. Lee, late of the United States Army, was nominated by the Governor and unanimously confirmed by the Convention as "Commander of the military and naval forces of Virginia.”—National Intelligencer, April 27. -THE Charleston Mercury of this day says that "the officers of the army and navy of the Confederate States, and captains sailing under letters of marque, will greatly oblige the proprietors of that paper by furnishing sketches and incidents of the expected conflict between our gallant soldiers and their enemies. "When supplied exclusively, a liberal compensation will be allowed." -THE United States Arsenal at Fayetteville, North Carolina, surrendered to the State authorities. It contains a large number of arms. -Governor Ellis, of North Carolina, called for 30,000 volunteers additional to the regular militia, and all the organized corps are under orders to be in readiness at a moment's notice. -Boston Transcript, April 29. -INFORMATION was received by Gov. Curtin that Lieut. Jennifer, late of the United States Army, stationed at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., had fled from that place. Gov. Curtin, by aid of the telegraph facilities in his possession, succeeded in having him arrested at Hanover, in York County, Pa. It is said that Jennifer has been communicating information to the rebels as to the exact condition of things at Carlisle, and of the movements of Gov. Curtin's troops.-N. Y. Times, April 23. -THE N. Y. City Common Council passed an ordinance appropriating $1,000,000 for outfit and equipment and for the families of volunteers. Several hundred uniforms made for the Southern army were seized at 4 Dey street, N. Y. City.-Idem. -GEN. THOMAS JONES, under instructions received from Governor Rector, seized at Napoleon, Arkansas, a large quantity of Govern ment military supplies, consisting of one hundred and forty thousand ball cartridges, one hundred Maynard rifles, two hundred cavalry saddles, and five hundred sabres.-Memphis Argus, April 25. April 22.-A meeting was held in Clarksburg, Harrison county, Virginia. Resolutions were adopted censuring severely the course pursued by Governor Letcher and the Eastern Virginians. Eleven delegates were appointed to meet delegates from other northwestern counties, to meet at Wheeling, May 13th, to determine what course should be pursued in the present emergency. Reports thus far received speak encouragingly of the Union sentiment in Western Virginia.-National Intelligencer, April 29. -THE Twenty-fifth Regiment of New York Militia arrived at New York from Albany. The regiment numbers over five hundred men, and is commanded by Colonel M. K. Bryan.— N. Y. Tribune, April 23. —A MEETING was held at Palace Garden, in New York, for the purpose of organizing a "Home Guard" of men over 45 years. The following Committee was appointed to carry out the objects of the meeting Major A. M. Bininger, Col. Charles B. Tappen, Col. Burr Wakeman, Samuel Hotaling, Esq., and Judge Edmonds. Upwards of 300 names were enrolled.-N. Y. Tribune, April 25. -THE Baltimore American of this day contains a recapitulation of the killed and wounded during the riot that occurred at Baltimore on the 19th April.—(Doc. 85.) -AN embargo upon "provisions of any kind," and upon steamboats, was declared by the Mayor and Police Board of Baltimore.(Doc. 86.) -THE Charleston Mercury of to-day, in an article headed "President Lincoln a Usurper," concludes that he will "deplore the 'higherlaw' depravity which has governed his counsels. Seeking the sword, in spite of all moral or constitutional restraints and obligations, he may perish by the sword. He sleeps already with soldiers at his gate, and the grand reception-room of the White House is converted into quarters for troops from Kansas-border ruffians of Abolitiondom." -AT Lexington, Ky., between two and three hundred Union men assembled, raised the Stars and Stripes, and expressed their determination to adhere to them to the last. Speeches were made by Messrs. Field, Crittenden, Codey, and others. The most unbounded enthusiasm prevailed, and the speakers were greeted with great applause.-Phila. Inquirer. An attack upon the School-ship Constitution was anticipated in Annapolis, and she was drawn out of the harbor.-N. Y. Times, April 25. -SECRETARY CAMERON, in an official letter, conveyed the thanks of the Federal Government to Major Anderson for his conduct at Fort Sumter, as follows: -A LARGE and enthusiastic meeting of the residents of Chestnut Hill, Pa., and its vicinity, WAR DEPARTMENT, was held to "counsel together in the present MAJOR ROBERT ANDERSON, late Commanding Officer at WASHINGTON, April 22, 1861. alarming condition of the country, and take some steps to protect it from the assaults of traitors."-Idem. April 22.—A. H. Stephens, Vice-President of the Southern Confederacy, arrived at Richmond, Va. In the evening he was serenaded, and made a speech, in which he said, that if the Federal Administration made war upon Maryland, the whole South would rally to her aid. (Doc. 87.) -A MEETING of the Bench and Bar of the city of New York, in view of the present crisis in the history of the country, was held at the Superior Court room, in that city. The judges and ex-judges of the different benches were present, and nearly every law firm in the city had its representative. Judge Daniel P. Ingraham presided; speeches were made, and patriotic resolutions were adopted.-(Doc. 88.) -IN the evening a large meeting of the citizens of Westchester, N. Y., was held in Morrisania.-N. Y. Tribune, April 23. —FATHER RAFINA, priest of the Montrose Avenue Catholic church, Williamsburg, N. Y., with his own hands raised the American flag upon the top of his church. The ceremony was witnessed by at least two thousand people, who greeted the glorious emblem with cheer after cheer as it waved majestically over the sacred edifice. The reverend father addressed the assemblage in a few appropriate remarks, which were received with marked enthusiasm.-Idem. -UNION meetings were held at Geneva and Adams, N. Y. At Geneva, speeches were made by Judge Folger and others, and a large sum of money was subscribed and guaranteed for the families of the volunteers. At Adams the utmost enthusiasm prevailed.-Albany Journal, April 24. -THE New York Seventh Regiment arrived at Annapolis, Md., and were joined there by the Eighth Massachusetts Regiment, with Gen. Butler in command. Fort Sumter: MY DEAR SIR: I am directed by the President of the United States to communicate to you, and through you to the officers and men under your command at Forts Moultrie and Sumter, the approbation of the Government of your and their judicious and gallant conduct there; and to tender to you and them the thanks of the Government for the same. I am, very respectfully, SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War. -National Intelligencer, April 24. April 22.-Gen. B. F. Butler, on board the steamer Maryland, off Annapolis, in special orders congratulates the troops upon the safety of the frigate Constitution, in the following language: "The purpose which could only be hinted at in the orders of yesterday, has been accomplished. The frigate Constitution has lain for a long time at this port substantially at the mercy of the armed mob which sometimes paralyzes the otherwise loyal State of Maryland. Deeds of daring, successful contests, and glorious victories, had rendered Old Ironsides so conspicuous in the naval history of the conn try, that she was fitly chosen as the school in which to train the future officers of the navy to like heroic acts. It was given to Massachusetts and Essex County first to man her; it was reserved to Massachusetts to have the honor to retain her for the service of the Union and the laws. This is a sufficient triumph of right—a sufficient triumph for us. By this the blood of our friends shed by the Baltimore mob is in so far avenged. The Eighth Regiment may hereafter cheer lustily upon all proper occasions, but never without orders. The old 'Constitution,' by their efforts, aided untiringly by the United States officers having her in charge, is now safely possessed, occupied, and enjoyed' by the Government of the United States, and is safe from all her enemies."-N. Y. Tribune, April 29. |