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Chambersburg, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 33
al reasons. The Secretary of the Treasury has been officially notified that attempts are being made to evade the blockade of the Lower Mississippi by shipping contraband articles per boat from St. Louis to points in Kentucky, and thence overland to Tennessee and further South. He is determined to put a stop to this illegal traffic. He is now advising as to the best means of doing this effectively, and will issue stringent orders at the earliest possible moment. A dispatch from Chambersburg, Pa, is of such a peculiarly interesting character that we lay it before our readers. The "small-pox" report is a weak invention of the enemy : Seven hundred Virginia troops have arrived opposite Williamsport, on the Potomac river, twenty-six miles south of this point. It is believed here that they intend to make an irruption into the southern borders of this State.--Affairs grow interesting here. A gentleman who passed them on their way from Martinsburg, says there were India
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 33
er that we lay it before our readers. The "small-pox" report is a weak invention of the enemy : Seven hundred Virginia troops have arrived opposite Williamsport, on the Potomac river, twenty-six miles south of this point. It is believed here that they intend to make an irruption into the southern borders of this State.--Affairs grow interesting here. A gentleman who passed them on their way from Martinsburg, says there were Indians in the ranks, believed to be Cherokees, from North Carolina. Williamsport is twenty-eight miles from this place. The people of the whole Cumberland Valley, particularly at this point, are very much excited, fearing an invasion by a strong corps of ten thousand men. They do not fear permanent conquest, but forays exhausting their resources. There are three thousand troops at this point. Maryland has no troops to resist an advance of Virginians. A Union man living in Maryland, who is vouched for as entirely reliable, says he was at
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): article 33
chmond is so perfect that it is impossible for a steamer to leave that port. A regiment of Canadians have volunteered to fight for the Government, and have been accepted. The President is highly pleased at the proffer. A citizen of Massachusetts, who left here suddenly when the city was in danger of being attacked, and who stated at Harrisburg that he was bearer of dispatches to Governor Andrew, of Massachusetts, and at Boston was announced as bearer of dispatches for Governor CurtinMassachusetts, and at Boston was announced as bearer of dispatches for Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, was barbarously seized on Saturday, and had his head shaved. The President has been much urged by leading men to order the occupancy of the principal towns in Eastern Virginia previous to the vote of the State upon the Secession Ordinance, but it is improbable that troops will advance upon Virginia soil previous to the election. The Government has its settled plans, upon which it will act no matter what the result of the election will be. Alexandria may possibly be occu
Cumberland Valley (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): article 33
Seven hundred Virginia troops have arrived opposite Williamsport, on the Potomac river, twenty-six miles south of this point. It is believed here that they intend to make an irruption into the southern borders of this State.--Affairs grow interesting here. A gentleman who passed them on their way from Martinsburg, says there were Indians in the ranks, believed to be Cherokees, from North Carolina. Williamsport is twenty-eight miles from this place. The people of the whole Cumberland Valley, particularly at this point, are very much excited, fearing an invasion by a strong corps of ten thousand men. They do not fear permanent conquest, but forays exhausting their resources. There are three thousand troops at this point. Maryland has no troops to resist an advance of Virginians. A Union man living in Maryland, who is vouched for as entirely reliable, says he was at Harper's Ferry on Friday night, and saw sixteen Indians in one squad, but did not see more. He sa
Mississippi (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 33
Virginia previous to the vote of the State upon the Secession Ordinance, but it is improbable that troops will advance upon Virginia soil previous to the election. The Government has its settled plans, upon which it will act no matter what the result of the election will be. Alexandria may possibly be occupied, and from strategical, but not from political reasons. The Secretary of the Treasury has been officially notified that attempts are being made to evade the blockade of the Lower Mississippi by shipping contraband articles per boat from St. Louis to points in Kentucky, and thence overland to Tennessee and further South. He is determined to put a stop to this illegal traffic. He is now advising as to the best means of doing this effectively, and will issue stringent orders at the earliest possible moment. A dispatch from Chambersburg, Pa, is of such a peculiarly interesting character that we lay it before our readers. The "small-pox" report is a weak invention of th
Tazewell (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 33
War matters. The Tazewell (Va.) Democrat, of the 18th inst., has the following: A report reached us on Thursday, through the mail carrier, that a party of Abolitionists made their appearance in Gladesville, the county seat, one day this week, and took possession of the village. A fight ensued, and a messenger was dispatched to Russell for assistance. Before he left, one of the ringleaders among the invaders was killed. One hundred armed men went from Russell Wednesday. The Aattle to the strong!" God will defend us when our husbands and sons go forth to repel the invaders of our homes, our rights, and our soil. Then count the cost, Hero of Battles, and let after ages bless you. Elizabeth A. Donelson. The Tazewell (Va.) Democrat says: Three companies of Tazewell volunteers were in camp last week, undergoing a regular drill by their respective Captains. All are making rapid preparations for service. Capt. T. V. Williams, our worthy young townsman, exp
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 33
Scott-- Dear Sir: I address you not as a stranger. I was introduced to you in 1834, at the White House, by President Jackson, as "my niece, Miss Martin, of Tennessee." In 1835 I married Lewis Randolph, a grandson of President Jefferson. In 1837 he died; and in 1841 I married Major Andrew J. Donelson, whom you will remember. ed by our Washington, Jefferson, and Jackson — of General Scott I ask it — stop this war. Say to the North, you shall not shed your brother's blood. The sons of Tennessee and the South have buckled on their armor, and are ready for the fight. We will fight this battle, every man, woman and child, to the last cent in our pockets, e being made to evade the blockade of the Lower Mississippi by shipping contraband articles per boat from St. Louis to points in Kentucky, and thence overland to Tennessee and further South. He is determined to put a stop to this illegal traffic. He is now advising as to the best means of doing this effectively, and will issue st
Monticello (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 33
of the six-pounder on the bridge yesterday was the signal for an immediate and precipitate evacuation of the village of Hampton by all the women and children, and two old guns, all that could be raised in the neighborhood, were planted by the Secessionists on a bridge leading into their village, about a mile from our advanced picket. There are three companies of infantry and one of dragoons, it is said, at Hampton.--There may be a larger force, but it is not likely. The Harriet Lane and Monticello will prevent the transportation of any guns or munitions of war from Norfolk to Hampton to assist in an attack on the fort. It is hardly known how many men there are encamped about us, but we can see from the parapets the white tents of a Georgia regiment gleaming in the green woods on the Virginia shore, across Hampton Roads. The young Cumberland, under command of Boatswain Bell--now Captain Bell--of the Cumberland, frequently runs near in shore and looks over the camp, but has not been
Alexandria (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 33
ence overland to Tennessee and further South. He is determined to put a stop to this illegal traffic. He is now advising as to the best means of doing this effectively, and will issue stringent orders at the earliest possible moment. A dispatch from Chambersburg, Pa, is of such a peculiarly interesting character that we lay it before our readers. The "small-pox" report is a weak invention of the enemy : Seven hundred Virginia troops have arrived opposite Williamsport, on the Potomac river, twenty-six miles south of this point. It is believed here that they intend to make an irruption into the southern borders of this State.--Affairs grow interesting here. A gentleman who passed them on their way from Martinsburg, says there were Indians in the ranks, believed to be Cherokees, from North Carolina. Williamsport is twenty-eight miles from this place. The people of the whole Cumberland Valley, particularly at this point, are very much excited, fearing an invasion
Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 33
ut forays exhausting their resources. There are three thousand troops at this point. Maryland has no troops to resist an advance of Virginians. A Union man living in Maryland, who is vouched for as entirely reliable, says he was at Harper's Ferry on Friday night, and saw sixteen Indians in one squad, but did not see more. He says small pox is known to exist among the troops at Harper's Ferry, but to what extent it prevails is not known. From a characteristic letter, dated For trHarper's Ferry, but to what extent it prevails is not known. From a characteristic letter, dated For trees Monroe, May 14, published in the New York Herald, we copy the following : The planting of the six-pounder on the bridge yesterday was the signal for an immediate and precipitate evacuation of the village of Hampton by all the women and children, and two old guns, all that could be raised in the neighborhood, were planted by the Secessionists on a bridge leading into their village, about a mile from our advanced picket. There are three companies of infantry and one of dragoons, it is sa
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