Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political

BALTIMORE.

Defence.

We understand that Generals Smith and Stricker had a conference with the Governor on Thursday last, and that the result was a general order from his excellency directing General Smith, to "make the necessary arrangements for the defence of the port of Baltimore." And we are authorised to say that measures were immediately adopted under the orders of Gen. Smith -- that prepared ammunition is ready to deliver to the commanders of corps, to be distributed by them when it shall be necessary -- that the different corps have orders to fix their respective alarm posts, to which the men will assemble on an alarm being given -- that the fort is in a perfect state of preparation requiring only in case of attack to prepare them for its defence, the infantry by battalions & artillery by companies, will be marched to the fort every Wednesday and Saturday, to be trained to the defence of fortifications. A squadron of observation, consisting of two troops of dragoons is held ready to march at a moment's notice. Letters have been written to the secretaries of War and Navy, for their aid, and Captain Gordon of the navy, commanding at this station, has received orders to co-operate with general Smith for the defence of Baltimore. We also understand that orders have been issued by general Smith to the Brigadiers of his division, to call out the drafts under the act of Congress and hold them ready to march at a moment's warning. In fine, we are satisfied that proper measures for our defence have been and will be adopted by the commanding officer, who, we confidently assert, will be nobly supported by the militia of the city and precincts.

Whig.