Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19

RICHMOND, Va, April lathe fifth section, pro-
hibitng the importation of slaves, was taken up.-l
Numerous amendments were offered and finally il
was adopted, with an amendment providing that
nothing therein contained should apply to South
ern States which have declared may declare their
separation in their separation is acknowledged
or continued The debate was then exclusively
onfned to the surrender of Fort Sumpter.
NASHVILLE, April l6, 1861.
An immense procession composed of men of all
the old parties, headed by bands of music, and with
the flag of the Confederate States flying, is now
passing the streets.
There is but one feeling and but one sentiment
here. All are for the South and down with Lin
coin. Vast crowds are assembling, and there will
be speaking at P. NJ.
MEMPHIS IN A BLAZE.
private dispatch from Memphis says "thc poo.
pie are wild with excitement Unionism as ex-
PRED with the Union itself, and everybody an xious
for the conflict"
From the Louisville Courier of the lsth.]
PINE BLUFF ARK, April II.
The citizens held meeting to-day. They will
revoluonize if the State don't secede. Three
cheers for Louisville.
New York, April IA special Washington dis
patch to the Post says: 1t is rumored on good au-
ihorty, that the Secessonsts of Virginia have just
seized Harpers Ferry Arsenal. There is no confr-
nation of it yet.
special dispatch to the Tribune says 1t is dis
tinctly announced, on Southern authority, that,
soon as the secession act is passed by Virginia the
Navy Yard at Norfolk will be seized,
The meeting of the merchants to-day was very
imposing and enthusiastic, comprising the most
wealthy portion of the community. $1,000 headed
the subscription list for the seventh regiment on the
spot, by only twelve subscribers Probably $50, 600
will be raised tomorrow.
mob has just gone down Wall strert to the
Journal of Commerce to enforce the the mob law or
hsue the American flag hung out The Express
and Day Book complied with the same terms $40
P. NJ. The Journal of Commerce saved their build
ing by displaying the Americanshag.
LEXINGTON, KY, April l7.-Ex-President Breck-
inridge writes from Richmond, Ky, TO a friend in
Lexington; 81 have filled all my appointments,
and some extra ones, to immense crowds. Ken
lucky should call a Convention without delay, and
Liucolns extra session Of Congress should be con-
fonted by fifteen States. This alone can prevent a
general civil war; The adherence of Lincoln Is
proclamation is intense amongst the people"
Mr.. Breckenridge win speak in Lexington to-mor-
row night and in Louiville on Saturday.
PIoUA, O., April l7.-Piqua has to-day raised a
company and rendered its services to the Govern
ment.
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volunteers left for Indianapolis at p. NJ to-day
They were escorted to the depot by Ne Lafayette
Artillery, and two companies are nearly full, who
will follow in few days.
MICHIGAN CRY, IED., April IA large and en-
thusiastc meeting was held here last night. Dem
ocrats and Republicans are a unit for the Constiu
| ton and the Union. Strong anti-Secession resou.
tons adopted denouncing all as traitors whose
views are not TO support the Governmet. Salutes
were fired to the stars and stripes which were dis
played in all parts of the city. volunteer compa-
ny was Immediately organized The first man who
signed the roll was one Of our most prominent
cergymen.
! TRESToS N. j., April Ex-senator Thompson
was here to-day TO purchase flag TO display from
his residence He expressed himself strongly in
favor of sustaining the Government and enforcing
the laws.
j Oar Military Board has been in session all thu
mornng, and orders have been issued for four regi
ments.
RussELLvILLE, Kyq April l6,
The Southern Gag is proudly waving over Russ
ellyille Great rejoicing over the victory Of thu
Confederate States
Gov, Magoffins dispatch to Cameron gives uni
versal satisfaction.
RicHnoSn Va, April 10 Lineons proclamation
was received with execrations. The public IS fear
fully excited, and say that the military will soone
die than respond to the call.
WmNIYGToN, DEL, April l6.--A large meeting
held TO night censured the course Of Senator BayarC
In not advocating compromise, thus having pace'
the State in false position as having an snti-UnoI
tendency.