New York Herald
April 28, 1861
ANNAPOLIS, April 27—6 P.M.
About twelve thousand troops in all have arrived at Annapolis. Three thousand from New York are expected tonight. I learn from good authority that no more troops will be ordered without complete preparation for service.
The continued mild weather only saves great suffering. One thousand slept in the open air last night. There is plenty of provisions, but the Commissariat is badly organized. The supplies by the Kill Von Kull were timely, especially the tent cloth. Teams are in great demand for transport of medical stores.
The brig of war Perry is stationed at the entrance of the harbor, and a fine park of artillery on the right.
The tenth company of the Eighth Massachusetts regiment, Captain Briggs, in a steam tug, last night cut out the receiving ship Allegheny, in Baltimore harbor, and anchored her under Fort McHenry.
General Butler says there is a musket guarding every rail between here and Washington. It is now the plan to place large bodies at intermediate stations.
The Superintendent of the road was yesterday under arrest for taking up the rails.
The Maryland Legislature is discussing the proposition to adjourn to Annapolis. It is expected to assemble here by Tuesday.
The Legislature will not pass the ordinance of secession, but only arm the State.
The professors of the Naval Academy await orders to Fort Adams, Newport, R. I.
Steamers begin to ply to the neighboring places.
Travellers from Washington and Baltimore report all quiet in those cities.
Half the population of Annapolis have left the city.