Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-17
WAR NEWS.
LATE FROM CHARLESTON.

the southwark, and vigorous military preparations
have been made to this end A briusn merchant.
Of the ships and inquired IL the port was under
blockade, The ficer replied mo" They were
waiting the return OF one OF the vessels which
Bishop Lynch, Roman Catholic, yesterday eel
ebrated the bloodless victory Of Fort Sumter with
TIE Deum and congratulatory address In all
the churches illusions were made to the subject.
Episcopal Bishop, wholly blind and feeble, said
Il was his strong persuasion, strengthened by
travel through every section OF the State that the
movement In which the people Were engaged was
begun by them in the deepest conviction Of duty
TO God, and God had sigHally blessed Their de-
pendence on Him. IL there il a war, Ii will be
purely a war Of self-defense.
The Charleston Bank voted to-day to take
300 600 Of the Confederate loan.
The policy of President Davis for the present
will be not TO Issue letters Of marQue, was sup
posed, and seize northern ships. All depends,
however, upon the action Of the Administration.
A letter received to-day from an English bank
er, by merchant here, states that British bankers
are ready to furnish the Southern Confederacy
with any amount Of money required.
rHR FEDERAL FLEET-MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
CHARLESTON, April 16-Tbe Federal tstop
ped three vessels coming in last evening-one with
the Spanish flag, one British vessel and the other
then allowed 10 proceed. The commander ofthe
feet determined to interfere more until orders
from w ashington should be received.
Troops continue to pour In from all parts Of the
State. Half disciplined only, MANY of them
are, they undergo here rapid drills 1t 10 estimated
that there are now ten thousand men in and about
the city. Three regiments are encamped OF the
race course, and two at Pikesville, three miles
beyond General Beauregard Is very active in
| Strengthening every position In the harbor He
has offers OF regiments from Alabama and Georgia,
declines any other aid He says he can get fifty
thousand men from this State. At Columbia
evesyn.an from sixteen to sixty Is under arms
Ten companies from the State capitol are now
hasa nrA 80
1t is thought upon good authority here, that
| there 10 no doubt but the British Government will
recognize the Southern Cenfedeeracy at an early
dav. The same Ia true of France.
The steamer Isabel has just come into port from
the outside, ard brings information that the Fed
| eral fleet has weighed anchor and sailed In com.
| pany with the Baltic for New York. The Baltic
| has Maj. Anderson and his command aboard.
THE GOVERNMENT FLEET GONE oFF-cANNoN AND
| 90 POWDER SENT TO NORTH CAROLINA.
CHARLESTON, April '6-The fleet has disap-
peared from off this port II is supposed 1t has
| gone to operate against Pensacola.
There is great rejoicing here at the news from
| Maryland and Virginia.
| At the request Of the Governor Of North Caro-
lima, Gov Pickens sent seven guns Of large calbre
| to Fort Mason; also, %, 0CO pounds Of powder
THE WAR NEWS IN NEW ORLEANS.
| NEW ORLEANS, April Is MIR. Lincons war
| proclamation received here this morning, and
increased, il possible the military ardor and
element otherwise there was surprise.
The Louisiana Guard and Crescent r ifes de-
| parted for Pensacola this evening. The streets
| were crowded with citizens and the balconies
| with ladies, who cheered the troops they
| marched to the depot A park Of artillery arrived
| this morning from Baton Rouge, and large num-
beIs of troops are pouring in from the interior.
Forts Jackson and st. Phili p are being largely
reinforced, in anticipation Of blockade If the
Mississippi.
The southern line being down, there is no
| news today from Pensacola. A bloody fight Is
daily looked for from that quarter. The mail
hnaf hynn hat nstg
ties had commenced. The forces being concen-
trated at Pensacola will reach about ten thousand
men.
| NEW ORLEANS, April l0-President Lincoln's
proclamation creates no astonishment here. Every
body Is highly pleased with the turn affairs have
| taken. The people are resolved to maintain theil
| position at all costs and at all hazards.
Two more volunteer companies left here TO- day
/ fer Pensacola The rest here will probably re
main to defend the city. Volunteer regiment
are forming throughout the State.
Thirty-tbree deserters from the Federal army
have landed at Fort Jackson, leaving a year.
pay behind, go anxious were they to join the Con
| federate army.
/. The Galveston Civilian says that the idea tina,
there 10 any considerable number Of persons dis
posed to egitate the question Of reunion in Texa
| 10 entirely erroneous.
The steamer Arizona was at Brazos on the 7th
awaiting the embarkation Of troops for lndianola
NORTH CAROLINA.
, GoLDsBoRo', April 15-The proclamation {
> Lincoln has created much excitement here. O
? the strength Of IL a rife company has been mu
!. tered, and with others, numbering altogether 81
strong, 10 now route TO Fort Marion, whic
| they will take possession Of tonight.
E VERMONT.
Sr JoHNsBuRy, April ~ 1t Is understood th
. | the Governor will convene the Legislature,
4 meet on Tuesday week. He win respond PromP
iy to the call Of the Secretery of War for troops
!, NEW HAMPSHIRE
MANCHESTER, n. H., April I5.-New Ham
shire will respond promptly TO the call for troop
8 1t is not probable that extra session Of the Lei
It islature will be called. The State will undoub
e edly tender two regiments instead of one.
= MASSACHUSETTS.
BosToS, April l0.-Tbe city authorities ha'
- appropriate FaDeuil Hall for the OF the troo
who responding TO the call of the Cove inner
. ''Cradle Of Liberty"
BosroN, April 15.-Political questions ha'
n been summarilv dropped and the universal Sc
timent of the city and State 10 to defend TO the IL
" the flag Of the Union.
Volunteers to the number OF twenty thousar
4 have already rendered their services at the Adj
a | tant Generals office.
!, Gen. b. V. Butler, an ardent supporter of Brec
., inridge during the election has rendered his ss
a | vices with his entire brigade.
ct BosroN, April Is Governor Andrew, to-da
N received re9usiton Ar 1900 troops, to report
.. Washington forthwith for duty, and the fhir
n Fourth, Sixth, and Eighth regiment will be ORDER
out tomorrow for the purpose Of drafting the
20 Der required.
w There is an intense excitement All the ofic.
L o. tue NeblCdu war are Particularly anxious
IA power to raise companies, serve In the ranks
- those already ordered for service.
in LAWRENCE, Mass, April IA meeting Of thr
n thousand citizens was held here tonight. Il
\. united voice for the Constitution and the q
q. Of the Union. Two military companies met
he armorv, and there was quite a spirited cont
a. TO MI the requisition Of the Governor for troo
Premiums were offered for places In the ranks
LAWRENCE, April IS Our city governme
he this morning appropriated SIS coo for the benefit
the families Of those who have volunteered to
re fend the country's flag.
in CONNECTICUT.
er NEW HAVEN, April Is The Mechanics Ba
Is Of this city has rendered to the Governor SOS
he to be used In aiding the support Of the Nation
up Government.
10. DELAWARE.
ry WILMINGTON, Del, April leone ofthe larg
It meetings Ever held In Delaware is being held
on the City Hall this evening. The Mayor 10 o
siding. The following resolutions were adop 81
In. unanimously:
or Resolvsd, That we censure and condemn
for course Of Senator Bayard In the U. s. Senate
en not advocating compromise between the No
all and South, and that we feel confident that
en-, course has placed US in false position Def
The the world
ice RESOLVED, That we repudiate his teachings
es- having an ant-Union tendency, and are INV
hat thy Of patriot Of Delaware.