The New York Herald Newspaper, April 19, 1861, Page 10

” £ 3+ 10 eon WAR. | poscsain Bese ta ee + [CONTINUED FROM FIFTH PAGE] | Island contingent of 1,000 men to New York, pposed they would be ready to-day. CONNECTICUT. Naw Lonpow, April 17, 1.361. Bis Excellency Governor Buckingham has made the ing appointments upon bis staff for the year en- Sere Colonels H, H. Osgood, of Norwich, and ory R. Bond, of New London; Adjutant General, Gen. = ‘Williams, of Hartford; Comraissary General, Col. ‘on the Rhode and it was 60) ry W. Birge, of Norwich; Coartermaeter General, J. M. Hathaway, of Suffield; Paymaster General, Qol- ‘We. 0. Irish, of New London, Aantrord, April 17, 1861. largest and most enthepiastic meeting ever held in city was heki bere this evening. Tt wes called to the gowernment. With the exception of a few democrats, the macs of the people are true to the and stripes. ie So ag Clie bance of this city thie afternon tendered:$500,000 ‘do the Governor fer arming the troops,” The Connecticut regiment will be organized in a day or ‘two and prepared to respond’ to the call of the govern- “meh. Nowwien, Conn., April 18, 1861. Am eothusiastic meeting yas held here today. Ten “thousand dollars were raised by subscription for the fami- Hies of volunteers. Governor Buckingham and William YP. Greene gave one thousand dollars each. Danvuny, Oonn., April 17, 1861. + ©, Captain £. EF. Wildman, held a meeting “to-night and decided, by 2 unanimous vote, to offer their ‘Bervices to Governdét Buckingham, which they did by afelegraph immediately. About thirty volunteers aleo their services, . = The directors of Pahquioque Bank to.day unantmously < "Rated to tender the Governor $60,600. “i MAINE. Avovsra, Me., April 16, 1861. . Washburn, of Maine, has received a despatch the Secretary of War, stating that Maine’s quota of ‘will be required at their rendezvous by the 20th ada Porrianp, Me., April 16, 1861. ‘'Bevera) patriotic resident’s of this city have tendered {es loan of $50,000 to the State for the defence of the Federal government. ,At Camden the democrats have cut out the name of | Herschel V. Johnson,.of Georgia, from their old election fase and substituted a piece of black crape. * aly ¥ NEW HAMPSHIRE. Coxcorn, N. H., April 16, 1881. + ‘The State Cspital Bank has tendered théloan of $30,000 E40 Governor Goodwin to aid in putting down rebellion. NEWS FROM THE SOUTH. NEWS FROM CHARLESTON. } Cuarteston, April 18, 1861. ‘The city is to-day again excited by news from abroad— ‘ the reports of war preparations from the North, of seces- 4; gion in Virginia, and movements in North Carolina. * Jeff. Davis’ proclamation is variously commented upon, some sustaining it, and many thinking it an aesumptioa of powers which properly belong to the provisional Con- grees. ‘There is no war fecling here of any actount, except ‘among a few of the most radical. The honor of the State hhas been satisfied in obtaining possession of Fort Samter, and if the matter is allowed to drop where it is, peace May be restored. People here say all the South desires is to be let alone. Reconstruction is regarded ‘as impostible; nobody wants it. If the North ig & unit im feeling, the South is likewise severe ly so. As regards the recapture of Sumter, military men say it is impossible to doit byships, First, ‘the channel and natura) obstructions would prevent ‘their coming up. Second, the shores are lined with bat- ‘teries for miles. If done at all, it must, they eay, be by NEW YORK HEALD, FRIDAY, APRIL 19,-1861—TRIPLE Seer, ———— —___—_——. areas, Winois and Magsachusetts men. His colleague, General Pomeroy, is @ Lieutenant in the same company. OUP, GREAT CRISTS, | THE WAR. HIGHLY IMPORTANT “INTELLIGENCE. SECESSION. OF. VIRGINIA. ITS EFFECT IN THE SOUTH. The “Old Dominion” to be the Battle- “field of the Coming Struggle,. The City of Washington Threatened, ° Troops Hurrying from the North for the Defence of . the .National (Capital. The Seventh Regiment to Leave’ New York To-Day. All Citizens, Strangers and Office Seekers Under Arms, een SOO SS Important and Favorable De- monstrations in Baltimore. Northern Troops Pass Through Without Hindrance. The Roll of the Drum Heard from Montauk Point to the Falls of St. Anthony. The Entire North Keeping Step to the Music of the Union. Every City, Town and Village Alive with Volunteers. THE FALL OF SUMTER. See Second Page for an Account of the Bom- bardment of Sumter. Deating the army out of the State, taking possession of the pregent batteries and shelling out the Southern garri- fon. It is not believed that the administration is mad enough to make this attempt. Two millions two hundred thousand dollars were Bub- ecribed in Charleston yesterday and to-day to the Con federate loan. Money is seemingly plenty, and assurances have been received that any amount required will be forthcoming. It is understood that in case of hostilities Jeff. Davis will take the field in person and head the army that has been called out. | ALABAMA. | Monscomery, Apri! 18, 1861. A despatch was received at Savannah on the 16th that | Virginia bad passed the ordinance of secession, to take effect in two days. No advices to that effect have been received here, nevertheless it is believed by the govern- ment. | Unless the Cincinnati seizures are promptly re- | dressed it will cause a non intercourse and seizure of Olio | Property at New Orleans. One hundred guns are now firing all over the South for Virginia. President Davis has just been officially botiled. | | | Moniz, April 18, 1861. ‘The seceezion of Virginia was received with immense cheering. Cannon were fired and bells rung. The peo- pleare frantic. REPORTS FROM NEW ORLEANS. New Onueans, April 17, 1961. Ac\ive and great preparations are making here for the defence of New Orleans. The City Council has appropriated $260,000 for the de fence of this city. Pyciy thing in the way of military matters are making MAJOR ANDERSON. See Third Page for Interesting Details of His Arrival at this Port, ae. ke, IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. Reported Seizure of Harper's Ferry Arsenal and Vessels of War in Virginia. Wasmunoron, April 18, 1861, The two dragoon messengers who came in from Vir- ginia in such hot haste late last night, as mentioned in my despatch, brought the intelligence that three large epecial trains of care left Alexandria between eight and nine o’clock in the evening. Twoof them went in the direction of Richmond; but whether they were going to that place, or were destined to some other place of rendezvous in Virginia, was 4 matter of some doubt; but that they started upon some sesret expedition against the government seemed clear in the minds of the messengers. The third train, containing none but known secessionists, went out on the road leading to Harper's Ferry. Following directly upon the report above mentioned the city has been thrown into a state of intense excite- rapid ress. sit New Orteans, April 16, 1861. The Terribonne Rifles and a company of regular in. fantry left for Pensacola to-day. Troops continue to arrive from the interior. ‘The war news has created the highest excitement. The military stau quo of Pensacola remains unchanged. The Supreme Court, and all District Courts of New Or- | Jeans, adjourned to-day till the 20th of May next, in con- | Sequence of impending threatened hostilitice. If found necessary, martial law will be declared, Several vessels are fitting out at this port in anticipa tion of the issuing of letters of marque. New Onteans, April 17,1861. | President Davis has made an additional call for troops ‘on the Confederate States. Goy. Moore has issued a pro, clamation to-day for three thousand men from Louisiana, Major Gen. Clark and staif, of Mississippi, passed through New Orleans to-day from Pensacola, en route for Mississippi, to organize and put in the field four thousand men. Other States will contribute their quota in propor. tion. General Clark reporte no change in the military statu quo of Pensacola. No attack would be made for the next ten daye. | Genera! Pillow arrived in Montgomery yesterday, and offered twenty regiments, now being raised in Tennessee, for the use of the confederate army. | English vessels are receiving freighta to Literpool at feven-eighte of a penny preference over American ships, which are refused at three-cighths. A number of Northern ships cleared in ballast to-day Tor eastern ports, and several of which arrived off the bar from Liverpool are ordered North. The Comthon Council of New Orleans appropriated yesterday $200,000 for the defence of the city. ad New Onveans, April 18, 1862. New Orleans is jubilant at the news of the recession of ‘Virginia. One hundred guns were fired, amid the wil lest rejoioings. Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Missouri Arkansas, it is expected, will go out tiris week Captain Nodler, of the French marine, has offered bis fervices to the Confederate government, and will ft ont © privateer at his own expense, Several privateers arc expected to eail from this port shortly. | ‘The loan was all taken, The rush of subscribers wis tremendous. One hundred millions would be taken if meceesary. Recruiting progresses rapidly in New Orleans. Tho Tegimente are filling upfast, and troops are pouring ia from the interior, The highest military spirit prevails. The eeizure of powder and provisions for the South, by ‘the authorities of Cincinnati, ie expected to produce kos- Ailities between Ohio and Kentucky. awl GEORGIA. Avavera, April 17, 1861, The ales of cotton in the Southern markets are very small, and little offering. Holdera demanded an advance Avavera, Ga., ooh 18, 1861. The news of the secession of Virginia was com muni- cated to Roger A. Pryor as he was departing in the care for Montgomery. There was immense cheering, and ‘dele were rung and capnon fired. ment by the report that the arsenal at Harper's Ferry was seized this morning. But we get no particulars, In addition to this, two Union members of the Richmond Conyention—Messrs. Carlile and Dante—arrived here this forenoon, and report that the excitement was so intense | yesterday that eeyven of the Union members had to leave to escape injury. Mr. Clemens and four others proceeded on for Western | Virginia, but their baggage was retained in Richmond. | Mr. Bootts remained there, but it is foared by his friends that he will be bung. A despatch from Norfolk states that the United States ship Yorktown has been taken by the mob, and that they bave sunken four or five veseels across the channel at the mouth of Elizabeth river, leading to the Navy Yard, VIRGINIA ARRAYED AGAINST THE UNION— A FORCE MARCHING ON THE FEDERAL CAPITAL. Wasnixetox, April 18, 1261 The question of peace or War, so far as Virginia is concerned, is settled. Gov. Letcher’s reply to the Pre- sident’s proclamation is full of war epirit. He empha- ically refuses to respond, and defies the government of the United States. He says Virginia accepts the issue of war. A gentleman, who has just arrived, states that the secession ordinance was passed two days ago. The seven men who voted against it were driven out of the city, and barely escaped with their lives. The government has just received reliable intelligence that a large force, under command of Governor Wise, was about to start for Washington, The War Department has no doubt of its authenticity. The most active prepara- tions are being made to bring all the force now here into active operation. At two o'clock this morning the booming of cannon Was distinctly heard in this city, What it was, or where it was, is not now known SEIZURE OF HARPER'S FERRY. Wasmorom, April 18, 1861. It is stated in (nancial circles, as coming direct from authority, that the government has advices that Harper's Ferry ie in the hands of Virginia ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE THE CAPITAL, Wastinotoy, April 18, 1961. The mustering of men is going ou briskly to-night, All the Northern and Western men in the city are Organized for active service. General Lane, United ‘States Senator from Kansas, commands about one bundre DEFENCE OF Cassius M. Clay sent his family to Philaaelpbia | corpe. It le said that the 61" 4 iaaigr pvt to-day, and. has since been engaged in mustering a force, and to-night it numbers about two hundred of the best men in the city. In the rauks are government officials, high and low, foreign Ministers, Governors, United States Senators, &¢, Colonel Lamon, Marshal of the District, is First Lieutenant, @d William Milward, United Cates Marshal of the Eastern district of Peunsylvan's, is Second Lieutenant. Governor Nye has raised about fifty men, nnd tarned them over to the command of Colonel Clay, ‘The determination of all now in the ety is to hold the city, at all havards, until there is % gufficient military force here to relieve the citizens rnd civilians now‘volun~ tering, . THB QUARTERS OF THESEVENTH REGIMEYT AND OTHER TROOPS. Wasuineroy, April 18, 1861. Colonel Butterfield arrived here this morning, frdém New York, for the purpose of making arrangements re- “speoing the Seventh regiment. Ye called upon General Scott, who informed him that he had, last evening, de- spatched orders for them to proceed by rail immediately to this city. It is understood that they will-be quartered for the preeent in the old Hall of the House of Represen- tatives, They will probably be permanontly stationed ‘on Capito! HIB. . ‘The commander of the regiment, Colonel Lefferts, was algo informed of the movemets which are understood to be on foot in Baltimore &® prevent troops from crossing that.city, and, accordingly, tobé prepared for any emer gency that may arise. The same precaution has also deen given tothe troeps at Philadelphia, Harrisburg aud other points. They will, therefore, come prepared to fight their way te thefederal capital, if it should be ne- cessary. ‘The city is in the greatest state of excitement, and has been all day. The action of Virginia in passing the se- ceasion ordinance, and the reply of Governor Letcher to the President’s requisition for troops from that State to sustain the federal government, definitely settles the question. Washington is to be the great battle ground, and the Lonfederate States, backed by Virginia, will concentrate an army of one hundred thousand men on the banks of the Potomac, to drive, as they openly assert, the present administration from the capital of the nation. The South do not expect to hold it, but they are fully determined that the Lincoln government sball not re- main hero if they can prevent it, Within the next ten days the administration will con- certrate a8 many troops as can be accommodated. The city is vulnerable from nearly every direction, sur- rounded as it is) by Virginia and Maryland. These States, as wellas the entire South,are aware of these facts. The Secretaries of the several departments to-day noti- fied the clerks in their respective departments to return at five o'clock, for the purpose of having the military oath administered to each and all of them. They will be required, if itshould become necessary, to take arms in defence of the city. Governor Ellis, of North Carolina, has notified the go vernment that all the forts and arsenals in the State of North Carolina have, by his order, been seized. It is un- derstood that ail the federal property within her limits will be taken. A private letter wae received here to-day from ex Se- crejary Guthrie, of Kentucky. He gives it as his opinion, although he is decidedly opposed to it, that Kentucky will join the Oonfederate States. The proclamation of Mr. Lincoln, he says, has aroused the entire secession element throughout the State, and many Union men are being carried along with the excitement of the hour. He gave it as his opinion that if Virginia should pass the secession ordinance Kentucky will certainly follow. THE TWELFTH REGIMENT OF NEW YORK AQCEPTED. Wastictoy, April 18, 1861. ‘The war spirit prevails to an alarming extent to-night. large numbers of strangers, principally office seekers, have formed themselves into companies, and are on duty to-night. General Nye, Cassius M. Clay, and Colonel But- terfield, of the New York Twelfth regiment, are in com- mand of them. The object of this is to protect the city against certain military organizations said to exist in this city, known as the Knights of the Goiden Circle. ‘The Secretary of War to-day accepted the services of the Twelfth regiment of New York. They will therefore immediately follow the Seventh regiment. Earnest letters from distinguished parties have been addressed to the Governors of the border States, urging them to assume immediately a neutral position, to pre- vent further collision between the United and Confede- rate States, and also that they shall urge upon their sis- ter States to send representatives to Congress, who shall be instructed to propose and aid proper terms of recon- ciliation. President Davis has also becn addressed on the eame subject by his personal and political friends, urging @ co-operation in this plan, and that he shall do all in his power to suspend hostilities until the people of the whole country can have the opportunity of deciding upon terms of adjustment. OFFICIAL REPORT OF AFFAIRS AT THB GOSPORT NAVY YARD. Wasmmvotoy, April 18, 1861. The Sccretary of the Navy despatched Commodore Paulding some days since to the Gosport Navy Yard, to inspect the movements in and about the yard. The Com- modore returned here this evening, direct from the scene of operations. He reports to the Secretary of the Navy that the vessels reported sunk across the channel at the mouth of Elizabeth river are only three light boate; that it wags done yesterday, and that they will not obstruct the” pargsage of vessels; that the Morrimac is not Outside of the supposed obstruction, but inside, but will remove the vessels a8 casily as she would remove aweb, One or two war yeasels are moored a short dis- tance from the dock at the Navy Yard, and their guns will protect the yard. The mouth of the river is also carefully guarded. Captain Thornton Jenk' who accompanied Com. Paulding to Gosport, also arrived hore this even: ing, direct from Norfolk. Five eloops are in har bor at Norfolk, with men and arms * gufficient to protect and hold, the Norfolk Navy Yard. The authorities had given notice to the commander in charge of the yard, that they intended to take it, Captain Jenkins does not believe that it is in the power “of the Virginians to capture it, Should they attempt it the veesels would blow them to atoms. The Com nander, as algo those in charge of the vesvels,«nderstood the matter fully, and are ready for any omorgency, There is no such vessel as the Yorktown in the navy now. The story evidently emanated from the fact that a New York schooner of the same name was seized at Nor- folk for privateering purposes, ‘The government have no official information up to to- night that any attempt whatever has been made to take the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry. The report that it was taken this morning probably grew wholly out of the re- port of movements yesterday of large masses of men in Virginia towards Garper's Ferry. Fight hundred volunteer troops from Pennsylvania ar rived here @night, much to the gratification of the people and the government. Three bunired, of "44! sy beilowirg ordinances of the Cofivention, which ist of flying artillery batt- ° wire the aid of Jaws in order to give i ho: oe ~s108 0.4 cavalry | Jo ordinance ‘ a = authorizing ¥, cate mone Pi _ an pietd the secet’ mints of Baltirore, at the fact that | of tbe State; an ordi concerning arms; stare, these HOOPS” 6 alowed 10 Peg through the city. A | Tecenuy sume dopeavite in port for tha defence meeting . of secessionists “was immediately held, and | rer _viaions pageed instr’icting the chaigman to notify the { Baltimore and Harrisburg Railroad Company, through | | ‘The company will not only not heed this notice, but will | - pace them over for nothing. It 8 reported that fifteen hundred more troops are on their way here, frem New York and Massachusetts, and that they are expected toarrive in Baltimore to-night some time, and the secessionists of Baltimore are to re- sist their passage through that city. Union men of Baltimore have left here for that place this afternoon, to rally the Unionists, and join in repelling the seces- sionists in their attempt toclose up the Northern gate- way to the capital. There is some apprehension of an attack upon the capital to-nfght from Virginia, and arrangements are making accordingly. The city is in a state of the greatest excitement. Wasumorox, April 18, 1961. Captain Cullam, of the Corps of Engineers, has boon appointed Aid-de-famp Of General Scott, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and is officially’ announced as such to |" the army. He is to be obeyed and respected accordingly. Mesars. Carlile and ‘Dent, delegates of the Virginia State Convention, arrived here this , They are of the strongest Union sentimenje, and their presence here at this time occasions much surprise. They say that there is no further use for them in the Convention, and Mr. Carlile remarked “That he left Richmond a sad “man.” It is the intention of the War Department to muster companies enough in this District to yield a force ap- proaching three thousand men. The soldiers of the War of 1812 dre about adopting a military organization, and offering their services for the } defence of the seat of government. Lieutenant Gwathmey, of Virginia, was yesterday stricken from the roll of the Navy. Lieutenants W. L. Bradford and Fitzgerald dave ro- signed their commissions. ‘The Massachusetts and Rhode Island regiments and the Seventh regiment of New York are expected here imme- diately. A special government messenger has just arrived from Pensacola. There seems to be no doubt that troops have been landed from the Brooklyn at Fort Pickens. The clerks of the State Department have been formed ntoa guard for the protection of that building. Those of the Treasury have received orders immediately to re- pair to tne Department on the first invasion or alarm. The clerks of the other departments are directed to bo similafly watchful in addition to the military force that has been placed in the public buildings. The War Department officially announces the estab- lishment of a new milltary department, to be called the Department of Washington. It consists of the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia, according to the latter’s original boundary, and therefore includes +} the Potomac on the Virginla side. Col. C. F. Smith, of the Tenth infantry, is assigned to the command of the headquarters at Washtngton. Capt. Talbot, Assistant quarters according to orders. Major Beale, Paymaster of the army, resigned his com- mission to-day. ‘The rumors of an attempted invasion on Washington to- night have excited much war feeling. Whatever may be the ground for such reports it is certain that the govern- ment is expeditiously making preparations for all emer gencies. ‘The Kansag men now here, about six hundred in num- ber, have formed a company called the Frontier Guards. They have been given the post of honor in the east room of the President’s house. 2 So many houses have been offered free of charge by citizens for the quartering of troops that it is unneces- sary to rent any more for that purpose. Robert Murray has been appointed Marshal for the Southern District of New York. GOVERNOR LETC! 'S PROCLAMATION, Ricwonn, April 18, 1861. Governor Letcher has issued a proclamation recogniz- ing the Confederate States as independent. He says that the President has no authority to call an extraordinary force to an offensive war against any foreign Power, and threaten to use this unusual force to compel obedience to his mandates. Believing that the influences which sperate to produce this proclamation against the seceding States will be brought to bear on Virginia if she should exer- cise her undoubted right to resume the powers guaran- teed by her peopld and due to her honor, that an im- proper exercise of force against her people should be re- velled. Governor Letcher orders all armed volunteers, regi- ments or companies to hold themselves in readiness for immediato order and to prepare for efficient service. ‘The proclamation is dated April 17. THE WAR FEELING IN VIRGINIA. Baxmmors, April 18, 1861. Captain Pearson, of a Norfolk steamer, arrived in this city this morning. He reports that the main entrance to the harbor of Norfolk has been obstructed by the smking of small boats by order of Governor Letcher. Captain Pearson says that he was compelled to go over the flats, and states that the object is to prevent the government ‘vessels leaving, as ordered. ‘The Norfolk Custom House has also been broken into and a large quantity of guns stored there taken away. ‘The revenue cutter at Norfolk has also been boarded and the guns seized. KENTUCKY. Lexrvaroy, April 17, 1861. Ex-Vice President Breckinridge writes from Richmond, Ky., toa friend here:-—‘‘Kentucky should call a conyen- tion without delay, and Mr. Lincoln’s extra seesion of Congress should be confronted by fifteen States. This alone can prevent a general civil war.’’ Mr. Breckinridge speaks in Lexington to morrow night ‘and in Louisville on Saturday. Lovisviine, April 17, 1861. The Memphis and Obio Railroad offers to transport troops and munitions of war for the Confederate States free of charge. The City Council has appointed a Military Board and appropriated $50,00 for the defence of the city, ‘The Union flags on the steamers have all been hauled down, and the citizens are everywhere arming and volunteering for the defence of the South. TEXAS. Gatvesro, Texas, April 17, 1861, ‘The Eastern Arizona Convention met at Mesilla oh the 16th, and was numerously attended, Mr. Herbert, the Texas commissioner, was cordially welcomed. Resolutions were adopted endorsing the action of the seceded States, and from Arizona’s interest with the | South she desires todecome the territory o the Southern confederacy. She will not recognize Lincoln’s adminia- tration nor obey his officers. The people of Western Arizona have been invited to join the movement. i. A vote on the regolytions will be taken on the second Monday in April, Six companies of United States troops, under Majors Smith and Sibley, are at Green Lake, near Indianola, | waiting for more companies from the upper frontior. Major Rhett, of the United States army, has resignod his position and offered his services to the Southern Con. ederacy MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR CLARKE, | (From the * sah ee Picayune of April 13 } 1 the steamship Matagorda, we have the message of | Gortence Clarke to the |< gislature of Texas, The follow- ing is @ summary of its contente:— vernor © recommends the issue of one million dol- Jars of State bonds to meet the present demands of the Treasury, and thatthe ad valorem tax be increased from twelve and « half to twenty cents on the $100 of value, and the poll tax be raired from fifty conta to one dollar per capita; also, the propriety of borrowing for State purposes the one-tenth revenue which aecrues annually | the capital of the school fund, which, under existing regulations, is loaned to railroad companies, He recom- mends that euch amendments be to the present tax | Jaw as will secure the infallible and rigid collection of taxes; and subject to taxation every description of pro. perty which should not be especially exempted. He u “gon that the law be #0 amended as to permit the tax of AG the d ition of the trem Uchovernment things, there is @ large number of horses and mules, their President, that they must not allow any more now being kept in tan hatanio; ab ae beer y troops (© pass over their road bound for Washington. | to the State. If they are not to the govern- grees at Montgomery is passed both hot ar fon and’ Henderson ‘Ratirond, at terminus one side of Houston, opber Road on the side. « ae moveniee oF 1 UTEED SPATES ‘TROOPS. paper as reports the Se Empire Cine ine ype West and of-war Mohawk at Pass Caballo, The steam- \- Cl troops dianola on board the above named vesvels, could not pass Justa in the breast, inflictii offic sult The Pacific Telegraph Company was organi city to-day, and the ‘allowing Persons elected directors:— Hiram Sibley, Isaac Rute, Ba. oreigh | Jos. Melbery. At the meeting ‘was elected Presidest, Hiram Sibley Vice President, and J. Ry Ellwood Seoretary and | will be taken to ynaure the completion of the line to San Francisco this year, the co-operation Company having oren secured to extend their line eastward. the frontier and of the State, and aa ordinance relat- the laws of Texas. r Governor asks the attention of the to ment of the Confederate States, with all the otaer ac- ty, the Governor thinks they should be fur- forces mow about to enter the . Districting the State for representatives in the Con- PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEQIat ATER. thre has 80 far advanced the to ir . law, and Texas bonds will ‘The act authorizes one million of counties . with: the to convey the from In- the bar on account of the heavy sea prevailing for the last few days, re, a EXTRA SESSION OF THE SOUTHERN CON- PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CON- Congress convene to receive and act upon such comgnunications as may be made to it on the part of the Executive: Now, therefore, 1, Jeffergon Davis, President of the Confederate States, do issue this my proclamation, con- Confederate States for th TS, Political Intelligence. 4 Baur Lravavnal.—Mayor Moody, of Belfres Ve, wag oftee, be addeated the Oity Counc! as folows:— ENTLEMEN OF THE Orry GotNcii—I presume that ho voted for me on Monday last know that I ee Sng DAD, but & working man; end now, gentlemen, E A ship Good Hope, Captain Miller, was at Port Morant, maica, on the 4th inst.,on her way from Caleutte- to to feet ingratitude. J fused, the ea-membet ia Beedod? for tue tion adopted by the Convention of the people of Georgia, at Savannah, on the 28d day of March, 1862, is t0 be sud- mittedto a vote of the people of the State om the first Tuesday in Jply, 1861, being the 2d day of that month, ‘Tno#e who favor the adoption of the constitution will vote for “ratification,” and those opposed to 16 “no ralifions tion.” Ov1vor Patmance.—A secession delogate in the Arkansag ‘State Convention was thrown into a fever in consequence of that body refusing to pass the ordinance for immediate. secession, and relieved bimself by offering the following voking the Congress of the 16 transaction of business at the aver in the city of Mont- |, at 12 0% noon of that time be entitled Pond the 20th day of A day, of which all who shall at body are required to to act as members of that States, at Montgomery, this 12th mini 1861. By the President—R. Toomns, Secretary of State. THE PENNSYLVANIA TREASON BILL. ‘The following bill has passed the Pennsylvania Senate ‘upanimously :— AN ACT BUPPLEMENTARY TO AN ACT TO CONSOLI- DATE, REVISE AND AMEND THE PENAL LAWS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH, APPROVED THE THIRTY- FIRST DAY OF MARCH, ANNO DOMINO, ONE THOU- SAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY. Bec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the Commogwealth of Pennsy! yi General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That if Cp rang mire 4 longing to or residing within this }, and under the protection of ite laws, shall take a commission or com- misgions from or other ene- , oF by car- ith them, or shall 4 verpment engaged or sball give or te enemies oof this State or of the United States of America for that porpone, every mo stmenaing aoe etna Teall oomvicese. thereof, ahall be guilty of a high shall be sentenced to ‘go an im for aterm not exceeding ten or persons within this Com- construct, alter or fit out, or ehall aid or assist in Lee 4 cting , fitting out any vessel or vessels for the war, or pri or other to servos Of ily perth or partice whatsoever « to execution of the laws of the United States, euch «r persons shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on viction thereof, shall be sentenced to undergo fonment at labor not exceeding ten years, and a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars, or both. diecretion of the court. PUBLIC FEELING IN DETROIT. [From the Detroit Free Prees (dem.), April 13.) It was a scene of excitement that followed the an- nouncement of the commencement of hostilties at Charles- ton in the theatre last night. At the conclusion of the Pye) aa hood ah pny wey the curtain and read a private Ww received at the Free Pras office, to the effect that ‘‘Hostilities were com- menced at Charleston at.an early hour this morning.” For a moment the vast crowd in attendance were dumb with emoton; then tleman the seate pi three cheers for the Union, which were responded to with ‘asm. . The the national anthem, wi of bands, stamping of feet, waving of handkerchiefs, every conceivable manifestation of enthusiasm. ‘The other national airs followed, and were received with sim|- lar demonstration. The outburst was of course sponta- neous, and could have been no more significant, It showed conclusively the sentiment of the popular mind. It fully demonstrated that the people are for the Union, now and always. uring the evening other despatches were read from the stage, which were similarly re- ceived, Mr. onoe'z,, and the American Crisis. [From London American, April 3.) ‘President Davis’? never made a greater mistake poli- tically than to entrust the secrets of his embryo seces- sion movement to the honorable member for Galway, Mr. Gregory. The speech of that gentleman in the House of Commons in May last, soon after his return from America, will be remembered by many of our readers. Since the delivery of the speech, noticeable only for its misrepresentation of American character and American institutions, it has been ascertained that General Davis ‘was the political teacher of the hororable member during his brief visit in the federal capital. The pupil was not & promising one, but he was the only one ac seasible to the sagacious and astute General; and to this training Parliament is most cantons fl indebted for that remark- able saying, that a lar; ion of the American were in favor of introducing monarchical institutions, Mr. Gregory made a secession speech in Parliament last May; and he followed that speech by a notice in the Houre, the present seseion, that he was about to offer re. solutions recognizing the independence of the Southern conte jon, That General Davis instigated these steps iss matter of conjecture; that the plan of secession was laid before the member from Ireland, when on his Ame. | rican visit, is unquestionable. A week's residence in this metropolis will disclose to the Commissioners, who are | not only statesmen, but Eee, that General Davis has made an unfortunate choice of an English parliamen- tary champion. Seger eeermeeoress Brooklyn City News, Tur Scrrosen Homrcrnk.—The verdict of the Coroner's inquest on Ann Graham, who was supposed to have met death from a severe beating inflicted by her husband, disclosed the fact that the deceased died of serous apoplezy. There were no marks of violence, and from the evidence it would appear that the accused was hardiy | capable of inflicting any. fhe immediate cause of death it is believed, was the result of habitual intemperance. Avommmr Provanie Murper ix Tae Sixta Warn.—Be- tween 7 and 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, two Italians, | named Joseph George ani Joseph Justa, became engaged | and Scott in a dispute at No, 19 Baxter street, and after some pretty bards, ono of the party got up to leave the house and was 800u followed into the street by the other. Here they | again resumed the quarrel, when Justa seized a brick ‘and threw it at George; the latter thereupon drew « dag- and made a plunge at Justa, but Justa, observing his Sovements, canght the dagger in his hand. George | juickly drew it through Justa’s hand, nearly severing it. je then made @ second plunge and succeeded in stab! wound which will, in Probability, provo fatal. wounded man was con- veyed to the New York Hoepital, and George arrested by Dingee and Hyde, and locked up to await the re- usta’s injuries, ization of Pacific Telegraph Company. Roaneren, x Y., April 17, 1861, ized in this Josiah H. Wade, Taano R. Eil- T. R. Waiker, J.’ H. Berryhill, Selden, T.’Adams, John H. bert W.’ Bee, Jos. &. Graham, of directors, J. H. Wade 1M. Stebbins, Samuel 1. J. Fiebiin, All Creasurer. Active measures of the California Letters for the African Squadron. Pruapevema, April 17, 1861. to render hia real property at a sworn value, and pay the ‘Tho brig Calvert, in Millar, for Sierra Leone, W. tax thereon to the Assessor and Collector of the county | C. A., will sail from this port on Saturday next, 20th in which he resides instant, All letters and ne intended for the amendment of the for the organization of the American “7° X others will be forwarded if sent militia is aleo recommended. to tter Office, Philadelphia Exchange, on or The attention and action of the Legislature ia asked on —pefor date, | Territories, with a grant of resolution: — Resolved, That this vention hg hy {Cony * & nuisance, and Tar Vors mm Lovisiana.—The votes for delegates to the 20,448 17,076 The vote is thirteen thousand short of that cast for Pregi« deat in November. Newsrarar Caances 1x Vin¢unia.—Tho Rishmond Whig, heretofore a strong Union and conservative paper, in fact, the organ of the Unionists as well as of the Union party, has gone over to secession. The Lexington Valley Sar, the home organ of Governor Le‘cher, which has advo- cated Union doctrines, has also hoisted the secession flag, It is said that more will follow. Swarms oF Orrice SERKERS.—There are about one hun. dred and sixty places to be given out in the Boston Cus tom House, and it is calculated that over five thousand greedy office seekers are clamorous for the situations. Campaicy Documanrs.—It appears, from the books in the folding room of the United States House of Represen- Satives, that there were received from the four political committees in Washington during the last Presidential campaign, from July 2 to November 1, 1860, 4,629,172 speeches and documents. The following fs the number sent by each committee:— Before Hon. Judge Welles. STOCK NOTE OPERATIONS. Apri 17.—Henry B. Heuston vs. Wm. R. Jaylor.—Thia ‘was an action on astock note, dated March 24, 1856, for $1,201 50, payable on demand, which the defendant had deposited with plaintiff as collateral security, and with leave to sell at the Brokers’ Board or at public or private sale, or otberwise, at his option ,onjthe non-performance of the promise, after notice of sixty days. The plaintiff held this stock (in the American Coal Company) until May, 1868, when he sold it at public auction, at the Merchants’ It had been 80 decided by Ji Daly . had jo aeeps the were liable, and di Mr. Pe r to inform his client that the fees must be paid. Sovrngry Pactric RarLRoap.—At a meeting of the stock holders of the Southern Pacific Railroad, held in New bag he the 2d inst., the President of the 1, The Pacific road | Representatives, secured to tl lions of dollars and the Pah of ey through the aggregate to about fifteen A contract had been made with St present for a” truth orep, tonegh the seem for a or ti which may yet 10 desta ry Cr pags hy sd early yet to inion. @ Beason, however, opens much more propi- Soonig for the turmets ona gardoners than did the nto, Springfield State Journal. Beane Marrs.—The Postmaster at Pittsburg, Pa. ink official announcement relative to the mails from, that city, bound on their way East on tho 20th ult, says there were rogisterod letters, containing val enclosures, directed to the followin, ‘persone:—Sokn ‘and Cassous & Fischer, New York ‘ae, Jobn M. Wm. R. Acton, Lang & Maguire and Jaa, H. Clark delphia; Third Ase t Postmaster General, . 0; G. E. Barry &0o., Bowers, Wilkins & Co. , ©. Potts & Co,, Wilmington, Del, ‘The male office were the entire mail for Philadelphia and the Faatern and Northern counties of the State, as well as for New Jersey and Delaware, The Columbus (Miss.) Democrat urges Pettus to proceed tt oncy to rolse the mation of dollars author- ized to be raised by the State Convention of and to advance it ae a loan to the government of he Confederate States, Ravacrs or Dirrumeia.—The Hon. William Ae a be Congress (Ohio) within the last two months has lost resentative in from the