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The Daily Dispatch: may 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Military movements. (search)
five hundred are on guard along the railway between the Junction and Annapolis. Washington, May 5.--Governor Buckingham's Connecticut Regiment, the 28th Regiment of Brooklyn, and one company of the 13th, reached here to-night. Orders have been issued prohibiting the absence of troops from their quarters after half-past 9 o'clock at night, unless on special duty. More strictness than heretofore will be enforced with a view to quiet and the preservation of the public peace. Gov. Sprague, of Rhode Island, has returned home for a short time. To-day many soldiers attended the different churches, and in each regiment divine service was performed, accompanied by fine music. Wilmington, Del., May 3. --The Governor's proclamation, mustering the volunteers of the State, has given a new impetus to the war movement here. Three companies were sworn in yesterday. The Governor has made a requisition for 1,000 rifles. Eight or nine hundred rifles and muskets are now in Wilmin
The Daily Dispatch: may 8, 1861., [Electronic resource], Outrageous Treatment of a Tennessean. (search)
Balloon service. --Among other news from the North we find the announcement that two balloons have been sent to Washington by order of Gov. Sprague, of Rhode Island.--They are in charge of an experienced ærial voyager, and will be used, when necessary, under the orders of Gen. Scott.