Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17
NEw ORLEANS. April Is.

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NEW ORLEANS April Is
tlncens proclamation was received with nc as
sOnlsnmens. everybody is highly pleased. The
costs and hazards. Two more volunteer cor,nar,ies
LEFT to-day Tor Pensacola. the rest will probably re-
main to defend the city Volunteers REGIMENTS are
forming throughout the State
Thirty three desertsrs from the Federal ar,,v
landed at Fort jackson leaving u months pay
behind, so anxious were they TO Join the Confadar-
ate army.
rhs steamer Lecorste hence 70 shrsveDo-. .,,,,,
miles above Campte. The boat and cargo are 4 To-
tai loss. The passengers and crew were saved
Boat valued at $4,000. Insured for $4,000 h
Cincinnati
The Galveston Grlian says the idea that there
is any considerable number Of persons disposed to
agitate the question ofreunion in Texas is entirely
erroneous.
The steamer Arizona was at Brazos on the 7th
awaiting the embsrkatiOn of the troops for In
ALBANY, April 15-The Legislature has apprO-
prlated three million dollars to arm and equip the
militia of the State.
MILWAUKEE,, April ia bill to put the State on q
war footing, passed the Legislature of Wisconsin.
CHICAGO, April ia detachment Of 160 men are
on sheir way 70 Washington. Maj. Norris with go
men and shermAn's battery win follow immediate
NEW ORLEANS. April l6s--An the Courts in the
city, including the Supreme Court have Adjourned
till the third Monday in NAV. owing 10 he nreaert
state of affairs 0"--e " -
The Hon. Upton Walker arrived here Yesterday
as special messenger from Galveston to consult
with President Davis about the defence of the Tex
as coast
There is much excitement at Galveston On se-
count Of the war news.
The City Council is in extraordinary session Tia
feeling Of resistance ia strong, and activity prevails
on al sides.
The steamerMarquis de Habana from Havana
the 10th, has arrived.
Sugar ST 6. Shipment continue on Plansers &C.
count. No SPECTATORS IN the market
Sterling exchange 10. New York, par z
premium
The health Of Havana was good Prince Alfred
bad not arrived.
The steamer Arizona. from Brazos, reports the
landing of A J and G, Sd Infantry, at fndianoIa
The Arizonia brings s224OOO in specie.
NEW ORLEANS, April 16-ARKTED-Golens, frsm
New York,
Several pieces of ordinance were taken to Forts
Jackson and St Phillip today. More volunteers
have gone to Pensacola.
PADUcAH, KY, April I6-The following resolu-
tons were passed to-day at an immense meeting Of
the citizens Of Paducah irrespective Of party by
unanimous vote
WHEREAS Such Is the threatening aspect Of
public affairs, and civil war 30 imme-
nent it Is the part Of prudence and
patriotism that the people Of Kentucky should take
prompt measures TO place the State in condition
70 defend her rights, her honor and her SOIL and
for that purpose and such others as circumstances
may render necessary, therefore
Resolved, That we recommend to the Governor 10
Immediately convene the General Assembly
Resolved, That in the contest now existing be-
tween the North and South we are unhesitatngly
with the South in sympathy, in interest and in sc-
ton.
Resolved, That the Governor be requested to Is
sue his proclamation for the election Of delegates to
convention to meet IN Frankfort st as early
day as practicable, 20 take into consideration
the position Of Kentucky and her future destiny.
Resolved further, That we do cal upon the whole
people Of our beloved Commonwealth to ignore all
party feelings and bury every party prejudice, in
this hour of public danger and calamity and as one
people united by all the ties Of consequently and
mutual interest," stand firm and oppose to the last ex
tremity the coercive and fratrcida policy the e.
J.B. HUsBAxDs, Chairman.
LrTT Cook, Secretary.
LOUISVILLE, April ia meeting of 5000 citizeus
enthusiastically and unanimously adopted resolutions
that Kentucky would not permit the marching of
troops against seeded States through her terriory
denouncing Lincolns war policy, and uniting the
destiny of Kentucky with the South if war must
Gomez endorsing Gov. Magofin's response to Came
ron; sympathizing with patriotic men in the free
States, and recommending Kentucky to arm imme-
dately.
WASHINGTON, April I6-No orders have been Is
sued to blockade the Southern ports, or stop the
nails
The President has issued orders to garrison
Harperis Ferry, forts Washington, Monroe and
others.
A Massachusetts, and New York regiment goes to
Fsrt Monroe.
The route between Philadelphia and Washington
will be guarded by Western troops.
NORWICH, Conn, April l6.-The Governor Of Con-
| necticut, orders tie volunteer to rendezvous at
Hartford
CNcNNArI, April I6.-An immense meeting las.
night vsted voted to sustain the Government At all
| hazards.
Great military activity prevails. A home gesrd
of ten thousand men for the defence of the city is
| organizing.
Merchants have stopped shipping goods to the
| South
NEw YORK, April I6-Forsiqn-Co Concessions at
| London to the workingmen viii probably terminate
| the strike.
The French Navy is re-organized into divisions,
one whereof is ordered to Syria. 1t is anDoune-
ed that the Emperor is about tOreview the Paris gar
rison.
Unlegalized religious associations are to be sup
pressed Reported notifications of the Ministry
| are denied.
The Bourse was lower. Rentes lower.
Garibaldi was received at Turin with great en-
thusiasm-
| The Opinions advocates the withdrawal of the
French troops from Rome, as the Italian army will
| soon perform their duties.
| The Provincial military force will soon be in
/ creased.
TURKEY-The Porte has ordered the blockade Of
| the coast of Montenegro. Omar Pasha viii be com
| mander-in-chief in Bosnia.
1t is reported that Garibaldi and the Hungarian
leaders have perfect understanding. IHsurrec-
tons are expected.
| WAsHNGroS, April I6.-Gov. Letcher favors q
Central Confederaey but if further disruptions
take place he conforms TO the viii Of Virginia. A
report prevailed that Gen. Scott had resigned but
he was engaged with Cameron and Adjutant Gen.
Thomas.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 16.-An immense meeting
approved the Presidents call for troops and recon-
men1ed the Legislature to appropriate men and
money. The greatest unanimity prevailed. The
speakers were wildly eheered. Similar proceed
irgs took place at Norwalk.
ADRIAN, Michigan, April ia large and enthu
sMtic meeting Recommended the Governor t.
take measures to enable Michigan to cooperate il
maintaining the perpetuity Of our institutions.
MONTGOMERY, April I6-Lincoln's proclamation
was read amid bursts Of laughter. Secretary
Walker says 80, 900 troops called out to-day q
meet Lincoln's men.
New YOEK, April I6-The steamer North BritOn
has arrived at Portland with Liverpool dates Of ths
9TH. Warlike rumors increasing.
RICHMOND, April 16.-The Convention is in secre
session
A telegram from Gov P.ckens to Il. A. Wise
says. eleven vessels are of the bar and are stop
| ping vessels engaged IN regular trade
The Richmond Wing substituted the Dag OF IT
ginia thia morning for the Stars and Stripes. The
papers express confidence that Cen Scott win re
sign.
, Troy, N Y, April ia great Union demonstra
ton adjourned in body to Gen. WOODS residence
who responded in stirring Union speech.
NEw HAVEN, April l6.-SeVeral Connecticut bank
are offering money freely to the Government
NORFOLK, April 16.-one hundred guns were fire.
and there is great rejoicing over Fort sumter
fall An order has been received to Mt out the Mer
rImac Immediately and tow out all war vessel
from this port -
; spouds to Lincoln's call for troops
FozT KEARNEY, April 16-CaPt. Bee has arrives
q. route for South Carolina, to join the Confederate
CHICAGO. April 16-Tne Governors Of Illinoi
: and wisconsin, have issued proclamation eallinl
0 out volunteers
The war feeling is intense throughout the West
tn ,aoDIa are determined to sustain the Govern