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disgraccd by an uncalled for assault by Mr.. Con.
way, Of Kansas, on Colonel Fouke, Of Illinois, in
which be called him q a.ssblackguard and scoun.
drel" The occasioua was the mooted question
whether, the battle Of Belmont, where our brave
Iowa boys, under the gallant Col. Lauman, ap-
pear to have done all the hard fighting, was q
victory or II! defeat Col. Fouke, who was pre-
sent at the battle, would not allow it to be call
ed failure, but in gentiemanly language, to
which no exception could be taken.
In the Senate, resolution was offered, to en-
quire by what authority the Secretary Of State
was imprisoning citizens over the country
Some iadignation was expressed that Mr.. Seward
could by mere stroke Of his pen, consign any
man, without process Of law, and without the
right Of haJeas corpus. to . prison, as "a move
mept towards absolute power, dangerous and
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The news from England creates considerable
anxiety. Il is hoped the matter will not assume
the serious proportions which the advices threat
en-, and cannot, unless the British government
90 determined TO provoke qustspln Our gov.
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war. II seems foolish, to vaunt Of our willing.
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tional government by all means, not desposie
and arbitrary one, but strong and energetic
government, capable of making It's way fell
when necessary for restraining evil doers, and
coercing the disobedient whether they be States
or whether they be individual. (Applause.@ :
And this power. as it advances, I suppose
will be able to hold the negro portion Of the
population in subjection, to prevent them from
committing crimes, or.enactiDg any of those hor.
rors which have been depicted, and ct the same
time protect them from their masters. l have
no objection, if il is necessary, 70 free the slaves
TO going further if you choose, and have the
the black element from free American society,
and giving it home Of its own. Although,
we're to express my own conviction, would
say that would prefer, at present at least, that
the element should remain, for It Is needed in
labor, and needed In the other, othe gradual
workings and operations Of causes, tor that thing
will come ultimately. II the slaves are free,
they will ultimately be removed from this oonti
nent. !, for myself, wish 70 see this country
reserved for the white race alone, that this no.
BILE race which we call ourselves, may prove
what We are, and what We can be, when we ase
free to act out the nature that ID in ps. How.
ever this be, insist upon il, If We wish 70 gel
safely through this crisis, this war must be pros
ecuted with vigor, with energy. Let % b pru
DENT let there be NO rashness, let there be nc
attempt TO move before We are ready, to strike
lss ~ strike blow that will tell, and not rebound
upon ourselves Whether 1t be by freeing oI
without freeing the slaves ! insist uponit Shsl
tne national inteFgity shall bs restored, and
tins nation be aoknovlsdged, once and for
ever: = supreme over the whole tarsitory inclu
ded In the limits Of the United States q they
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SEE FOURTH PAGE.
THE NEWS.

The Governors of North Carolina and Kentucky,
in reply to the dispatches fthe Secretary of War;
requiring the quota of troops state that troops
can be received in either of those States for the
purposes designated by the Secretary.
1t is believed that Gov. Jackson, of Missouri,
will also refuse to comply with the demands of the
Government
Our dispatches from Charleston state that troops
continue to arrive in large numbers. The States
of Alabama and Georgia have offered to send vol
unteers, but Gen. Beauregard replied that they
were not wanted, as he believed that he could raise
fifty thousand men in South Carolina if required.
The feet off the harbor weighed anchor yesterday
and sailed for New York. Before leaving several
vessels were stopped but afterwards allowed to pro-
ceed. l! is believed in Charleston that England
will soon recognize the independence of the
Southern Confederacy also will France.
The news from the North show the almost united
sentiment of the people on the war question. Men
and money said to be freely offered to the gov
ernment.
The virginia Convention was in secret session
yesterday and up to a late hour last night. 1t is
not known positively what action has been taken,
but it is currently reported that secession ordi-
signed by the Governor.
Our advices from the South show the people
OF the Confederate States to be determined
to sustain their position at all hazards and
costs. They pleased with the turn that affairs
have taken, and desire a brush with Iincoln's vol
unteers.
The proclamation of President Lincoln has ex-
cited the utmost Indignation in the border slave
States. Large meetings were held in Louisville,
KY, and Memphis, Tenn, and at other points last
night which adopted resolutions denouncing the
Administrators war policy, and declaring that
the sympathes and interests of these States are
with their brethren of the Confederate States.
An extra session of the Leg slature of the State
OF Maine has been called to meet on Monday next
The War bill before the New York Assembly
passed the Senate yesterday. 1t appropriates three
millions dollars for the purpose of putting the
State on war footing.
The order for the troops from Massachusetts and
Illinois to proceed to Washington was counter
manded yesterday, because of the want of accom-
modatons for them in that city. The necessary
preparations will, it is expected, soon be made.
The proclamation of Lincoln created much mer-
riment at Montgomery. The Secretary of War
will call out thrty-two thousand more troops to
meet "Lincoln's men,
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ARMY AND NAVY MOVEMENTS


The work of freighting the steamer Philade
phia, was continued yesterday. The lighters came
in frequently, and the men were all evidently pro.
scouting their business under instructions requiring
energy. Among the articles taken ON board, were
pork and beef in barrels, large quantities of hay
in bales, board, planks, brick, iron wheelbarrows
crucibles, IL and 32-pounder cannon, muskets and
other war material, of which several lighters full
were brought from Governors Island. Steam was
got up in the afternoon, but it twas not expected
that the Philadelphia would leave the pier before
late in the night, or on Tuesday morning. Every
thing is kept secret, as in the case of the other
transports. 1t is believed by many, however, that
her destination will be Texas
AT the Navy Yard there was no lack of vigor
in preparing the men-of-war. Steam was applied
to the Wabash, and her engines are found to work
admirably. Another trial or two will be made be-
fore the new ChiefEngineer considers them pro-
perly proved. The other departments of the YES
sci are rapidly going ahead. The battery is in ac-
tive preparation, and the hull is nearly complete
The Savannah will not be long in dock if work
continues on her as it does at present. Caulkers
her, and there is impression that she will be
ready for sea in less than three weeks.
There is little more to be done on the Perry
Beautlfylng her will soon be completed. Her bat
tery, rigging, woodwork, and all, are in perfect
tI fu,.
The force of workmen employed in the yard can
not be much less that 90G, and the monthly dis
bursements probably average $4,000. Commo-
dore Breese is now in full command.
Commodore Stringham, the newly appointed
Commander-in-C Chief of the home fleet, arrived in
this city Saturday night, having been to Boston
to direct the preliminary preparations of his flag.
ship the Minnesota. The Commodore lives with
headquarters until the ship mentioned is quite
ready for commission,
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AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON.

Instructions to Lieut.. SIemmer--NO more
Land Defences allowed at Pensacola--StOp-
page of the Mails, sc.
WASHINGTON, April l6.-The Presidents call for
seventy-fiv thousand men will soon be followed by
call for one hundred thousand more; and th at
will be followed by call for still another hundred
thousand more.
New York is called upon for II Regiments, which
is l., 500 men.
Gen. Scotts flag has been hoisted over the War
Department.
Instructions to Lieut.. Slemmer,
Lieut.. Slemmer is understood not to allow any
more land defences to be put up in the vicinity of
Fort Pickens, the Confederated troops under
Bragg to take any more advantage of his silence,
in consequence of which it is understood that Gen.
Beauregard has been commissioned by President
Davis, to go to Fort Pickens He is reported
sailed. All expect that Fort Pickens will be the
next point of attack.
stopping the Mails, etc.
The Postmaster General, Blair, has ordered the
mails in South Carolina, and the six other seeding
States, to be cut off,
The rifed cannon caused the evacuation of Fort
Sumter.
The Heights of Georgetown are to be fortified
Gov. Hicks, of Maryland, it is said, expresses
confidence that his State will cheerfully make up
her quota OF troops for the support of the General
Government.
Volunteer troops continue to report at the War
Department.
New York Volunteers.
signed to special duty at home, probably to the
garrisoning of Notifications in the harbor.
Three Divisions of the Army,
The Secretary of War is organizing the federal
army in three divisions:
1st. To guard the federal capital.
I'd. To move along the coast to the southwark
Sd. To form in the West and pass down the Mis-
sissippi river.
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LATEST NEWS.
IELEGRAMS.
THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION.

AhE tINGlN1A CONVENTION.
virginia Convention In Secret Sessions
Blockade of Charleston.
RICHMOND, April l6.-The Convention is in secret
session to-day. The reporters are excluded.
A telegram from Governor Pickens to ex-Gover
nor Wise to-day, says it is reported that eleven
United States vessels are off the bar, having
stopped vessels in regular trade.
The Richmond papers express confidence in the
report of General Scott's resignation. The Whig
hauled down the Union flag this morning, and
run up the flag of Virginia.
RICHMOND, April 16.-1l o'clock, P. M.-The
Convention is still in secret session and nothing
has transpired of their doings. 1t is however the
current belief that the ordinance of secession has
been passed.
The Governor withholds his proclamation till the
action of the Convention shall have been made
known,
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From the National Inteligencerl
CALL FROM THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

The following IS The call Tor troops issued IN ac
cordance with the proclamation of the President,
by Secretary Cameron, and giving the quotas al
lotted each State to furnish:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April Is, 1861.
To HIS Erccuency the Governor of -
SlE:-Under the act of Congress for calling out
the militia to execute the laws OF the Union, sup
press instructions, repel invasions, &C.. approved
Feb. 20, l795, have the honor to request your
Excelency to to be Immediately detailed
from the militia Of your State the quota designated
in the table below to serve as infantry or rfemen,
charged.
Your ExcelIency will please communicate to me
the time at or about which your quota will be ex-
pected at its rendezvous, as it will be met soon
as practicable by an officer or officers, to muster it
into the service and pay of the United States
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REMOVAL OF ARMS FROM THE BAT
TERA TO THE CONSTELLATION.

ANNAPOLIS April l6.-Owing to the severity o.
the storm prevailing here, the further shipment o.
the heavy forty-four Founders from the battery al
the United States Naval Academy, to the practice
ship "Constitution," was not resumed to day, but
as soon as the storm abaes and the calms, the
work will be continued. The Constitution will
receive all the cannon, powder, shot and shell now
in the yard, and probably leave her wharf and lay
off in the ship channel for the purpose of protect
ing the Naval Academy and holding the arms and
ammunition from any attempt to take it.
Gov. Hicks left for Washington this morning.
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Meeting i'm Delaware,

WILMINGTON, Del, April 16.-A large meeting
is being held in the City Hall this evening. TIE
Mayor is presiding. The following resolutions
were adopted:
ResolUed, That and condemn the course
of Senator Bayard in the United States Senate
for not advocating a compromise between the North
and South and that feel confident that his course has
placed us in false position before the world.
Resotred That we repudate his teachings as having
anti Union tendency, and are unworthy Of patriot
of Delaware
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PosTPoNEMENT.-The concert announced to be
given by Miss Henkley and other artistes at the
New Assembly Rooms on Friday evening next
has been indefinitely postponed.
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PhiIadelphin Sentiment.

PHILADELPHIA, April l6.-P. G. Watnough an
l.. p. Ashmead, formerly Lieutenants in the Navy
who resigned years ago on account of enterin
other avocations, though now wealthy, have ter
dered their services to the Secretary of the Navy
prompted by their love for the Union.
Mayor Henry has issued a proclamation, decai
ing that treason against the Union will not be pei
mitted, nor will violence to persons property {
Inhabitants be tolerated He requires all good cit
zens to make known every person aiding the en'
my By enistng men, or furnishing munitions {
war, or provisions. The laws of the State and {
the Federal Government must be obeyed, and th
peaceable credit of the city shall be preserved
May God save the Union.
The State Legislature has enacted law maxim
any connivanee with the enemies of the Govern
ment punishable by fine of $4,000 and ter year.
Imprisonment.
Military Movements.
WASHINGTON, April 16.-It is said that the order
for the Rhode Island and Massachusetts, regiment:
under the recent levy, to Immediately proceed t
Washington, have been countermanded for tn
reason that arrangements have not yet been mad
for their accommodation.
READING, April 16.-The Ringgod Flying Art
lery of Reading, Capt. James Mcknight, number
ing los with four field pieces, received requistio
from the Governor this morning, and set out thi
evening at o'clock for Harrisburg to the plac
ofrendezvous. They are the first Pennsy ylvanian
in tho feld
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FROM NEW YORK.

Another steamer for the COnfict-.The Phil
adelphia Loaded with War Materials--
shipment of Twelve and Thirty-twO
Founders.
NEW Yonn, April 17.-At seven O'Clock this
(Tuesday) morning, active operations were COM
menced on the steamer Philadelphia, now lying at
the foot of Mortar street, which has been charter
ed by the Federal Government to carry munitions
of war, and probably troops, to one OF the South
ern scenes of anticipated conflict.
The deck was covered with bales of hay, bags of
oats, twelve and twenty feet deal posts iron wheel
barrows, trench spades, forge crucibles, &C.; but
nothing indicating war purposes was seen on the
pier. The other side of the steamer, however, was
the scene of the most active labor.
The sloop edward Bll'' came alongside of the
Philadelphia at one O'Clock yesterday with cargo
of ammunition and other materials Her main
deck was covered with twelve and thirty-two
Founders and cannon balls, while the hold was
densely crowded with boxes, containing ball cart
ridges, kegs of ammunition cases of muskets, and
army equipments.
The freight is now being shipped board the
Philadelphia, and the utmost preparations are ma
king for her immediate departure. There is a
large crowd on the dock who watch the move
ments with intense curiosity and interest.
The Legislature has adjourned sine die.
A REGIMENT OF zoUAvEs FORMING.
company of Zouaves have recently been form
ed in this city, as the nucleus o. regiment to be
part of the First Division. The members are de-
termined to make it the cheapest, and at the same
time, the most perfect corps OF this city. They
are under the command of Captain Walters W.
printed prospectus says: we hope to at no dis
tant day, a name of which we can be proud.
The New York Herald-Change ofSentiment.
NEW YoRK, April Is, 10 A. M.-The proprietors
of the Herald have suspended three large American
flags in front of the establishment this evening
being fearful that the mob will attack the premises
Speech from Gen. WoOl-Opposition to Pre-
sident Lincoln's Policy.
Troy, April 16.-Gen. Wool made a speech here
last night, pedging all his energies to the cause o
the Union. He said: al prepared to devote my
life to the work and lead you in the struggle.
The Syracuse Courier states that a large portion
of the Democrats here are opposed to coercion, and
consider the true policy of the Government to be
to recognize the Confederate States, rather than
have civil war.
Landlord VOORHEES, (Republican) was knocked
down in his own house to-day for calling Demo.
crat traitor.
Reception of the Presidents Proclamation
Mt IOntgomery--The Southern Army to bt
Increased.
MONTGOMERY, April 16.-President Lincon's pro
clamation was read in Cabinet meeting to-day
amidst bursts of laughter.
The Secretary of War authorizes the statemen
that $4,000 more troops will be called out to-da.
to meet "Lincoln's" men.
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NORFOLK, April 16.-The excitement here con-
tinues, and the people are anxiousy waiting for
further news from Richmond and Washington.
There is the strongest determination to resist Pres
ident Lincoln's war policy.
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HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-To-night will be
played the Scottish drama of Rob Roy, Mr.. Eddy
appearing as Rob Roy, and Miss Alice Gray as
Helen McGregor. Robert Macaire will also be
played.
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The New York Journal of Commerce says that it
is singular TACT indicative of the divided state OF
public sentimentin this city, that when the sur
render of Fort Sumter was announced on the public
bulletins, loud cheers were given by the crowds
assembed-no doubt, expressive of qualification
blood,
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NORFOLK, April 16.-Cotton is firm but th ere is
no change in prices. Sales at l2@l21a cts. for
good running lots. Strictly prime is higher but
nominal. Corn is in fair demand and prices un-
changed. The offerings were large. Naval Stores
Stock light with a limited demand. Slaves are
quiet with less demand, and recent quotations are
barely maintained
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Government Purchasing Steamers.
TORONTO, April 16.-Agents of the Washington
Government are here trying to purchase the steam
er Peerless, an iron vessel built on the Clyde.
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Especial despatch to the " Y. Erpress.l
LATEST FROM THE SOUTH.
GENERAL BEA AUREGARD ORDERED TO
PENSACOLA.

CHARLEsToN, April l6.-Gen. Beauregard has been
ordered to Pensacola
The batteries of the Confederates, it is sad will
be opened on Fort Pickens to-day.
1t is stated that large supplies fprovisons, and
a considerable number of men were thrown into
that post last week.
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CHICAGO, April l6-A detachment of one hun
dred and sixty men under Major Pemberton left
Morris Mo- s." with H 2ao and % shermans battery will soon
follow.
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How VIRGINIA WILL REsPoND.-The Lynchburg
Virginian (Union) of yesterday, concludes an
article on Lincoln's proclamation as follows:
Lincoln has mistaken the Virginia character, and
has shown like ignorance of our sister States of the
border. They will respond in different manner
from that he seems to anticipate. He has disre-
garded their efforts to maintain the peace; now
they will deride and resist his efforts to enforce
obedience at the point of the bayonet. =. Let us
trust in God and keep our powder dry.
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Secession Rejoicings at NOrfOlk-AII the War
Vessels at Norfolk TO be TOyyed Out of that

NORFOLK, April l6.-A salute of one hundred
guns fired here yesterday in honor of the sur
render of Fort Sumter. There great rejOicings
among the secessionists.
An order has been received here to fit out the
steamer Merrimac Immediately and to tow out all
the war vessels in that mort
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Tho New york War RiIr.
TrOops for the CaDitnI

NOW
ALBANY, April l6.-The three million war bill
passed the Assembly this morning, there being only
only one negative vote. The Governor signs it to-
day
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| the gentry who stirred them up to violence and
rage, that there is no enemy like wronged and
aroused populace.
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BosroN, April l6.-About thirty companies, en-
bracing seventeen hundred men, have arrived al
their quarters, Fanueil Hall.
FoRr kEARNEY, April l3.-Captain Bel, en- route
for South Carolina has arrived here. He will joir
the Confederate Army.
CONCORD, April l6.-The State Capital Bank o
New Hampshire has rendered loan of 100000 tc
the State COVE rnment.
PORTLAND, April l6.-The Governor has. convened
the Legislature of this State to meet on Monday.
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Later from Mexico.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, April 15.-The New Mexican
mails have arrived with dates to the 1st inst. A
correspondent says that secession is dead in New
Mexico, and the Union feeling continues very
strong, though she will go with Missouri. There
will be no Convention to form State Constitution,
the people are almost unanimous against it..
They are expecting commissioners from Texas to
make overtures to that Territory to 60 with Texas
but their overtures will be rejected.
The San Juan mines yielding good wages to
miners, and large emigration is anticipated.
The grass on the plains is still short, but will be
good in a few days.
Col. Fauntleroy and Lieut. Pegram left for the
States on the 3lst ult
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bill has passed the Pennsylvania House ,c OF 4
Renresentatiyes, yeas So, nays %, authorizing the
establishment of banks in that State unaer 'ree
banking law.
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Prince Alfred

New ORLEANS, April 16.-Havana advices to the
10th say that Prince Alfred has not yet arrived
there.