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WE MUST BE UNITED.

A second American Revolution is to be
fought and won. The came spirit of ag-
gression which provoked the separa-
ton of the thirteen colonies from the
mother country, in l77G, is now being and
has been practiced for years upon the
people and institutions of the South, by
Northern fanatcism, which has at last
succeeded in electing as Chief Magistrate
of this once great nation, fanatic of the
deepest dye. His inaugural address to
the people of the country clearly set forth
too plainly to be misunderstood by any
one, the fact that the principles of the
party by whom he was elected, was to be
carried out, or the country should be pre-
cipitated into all the horrors of a civil war,
or a war of determination, if the people of
the South should dare come forward and
assert their inalienable rights. The South
has asserted her rights, and has also as
serted that she will maintain those rights
at all hazard and TO every extremity. The
consequence is, that the administra-
tor at Washington has called for hundreds
Of thousands of volunteers from its own
section, and has ordered our ports to be
blOckaded, for the purpose of forcing us
under the rule of Northern fanaticism.
The conflict has begun. 1t began at
Baltimore, on the 10Th of April, 1861,
eighty-six years to a day from the time
the first blood was split at Lexington in
defence of American independence, which
was so gloriously consummated eight
years after. The omen is a good one for
those who are fighting as of old, now, for
their sacred rights.
We of the South are in the same posi-
ton now, occupied by the American colo
MES at that time. The North by her az
grcssive policy would oblterate us from
the face of the earth, or make us the de-
graded scrls of her dictatorial power
This she can never do, if we are true to
ourselves. To be so, are must be unitcd
We must have no tories in our midst
Every man who has 4 Southern heart in
his bosom, must come forward and show
himself to be true TO his country in this
her hour of peril, either by going forward
and fighting her battles, or by assisting
those who can and are willing to do so.
We MUST BE UNITED. In union there
IS strength. We must have united
South. Those who are not for us are
against us, and should be treated accord
ngly. Let old things pass away and let
Every thing become new. Let us all as
one man rally under our noble banner, de-
ermined never to give up until the in
dependence of the Confederate States of
America shall be firmly and forever
secured. We should now have but one
hcart-one destiny.
The North is united, so the South must
Dc. The issue has now to be met whether
We are to be Southern FIRE emen or North
'rn slaves. 1t depends upon ourselves,
We have right and justice on our side.
We are fighting for the same glorious
.ause in which our fathers fought-for
American liberty which has been denied
.s by the North. We must and will cou-
luer. Let as al be nnitcd.
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Still THEY COME.-All the week our
rb7er has been quite lively with the vol
'ntecr companies that have been passing
Gown. There wer, six altogether, and
rom the following places:
One company from Caddo and one fiom
De Soto came down on the Grand Duke.
,addo parish has low furnished four
c'mpanies. On Tuesday night the Ref
Drought down n company from VIM ;
f. Wednesday the Bonford passed down
Nth a company from Jefferson, Texas: on
thursday night quite large company,
commanded by Capt. Hyams, came down
on the Carroll; and this morning the Bur
ION brought down a company from Sabine,
numbering 20 men. under the command of
capt. Arthur Macarthur. j., and detach-
.nent of 10 men under Lieut. j. ID. Blair.
ssho ale on their way to join the Natchto-
$hes Company.
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Excitement On the Border.
Attack OH a Pennsylvania VILLAGE

HARRISBURG, April 27.--The reported attacI,
by MaryIanders on Hanover village, York county,
Penn, was occa,ioncd by a great stamped.
amoug the negroes
Great fears are entertained of the departure Of
al slaves from the Maryland border countries.
Northern Schooners Seized by Virginians.
PERRYsvuLE, MD. April 27.-Tt is reported
that the Virginians have scizod tHo schooucrs
Gn. Knox, Victoria and Geneva, Of Maine.
The crews of these vessels were sent out of the
port without being molested.
There is an iudisputable evidence Of a reaction
against secession in Baltimore
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Missouri ST IL Missouri.
Great Secession Meeting at warsa

WARSAW. April 27.-A great Southern rights
meeting was held in this city to-day, and ad
dressed by distinguished orators
Resolutions were unanimously adopted favor
ing immediate secession; requsstin,. the Govern
or to rcpol any attempt Of the Administration to
march troops through Missouri for the purpose Of
making war on tn" Southern Stats orto rcinforc.
the forts aud a'S"nals in Missouri, and compli-
mcnting the Governor for refusing to send Lin
coin the quota of troops called for
A company Of cavalry is being raised
Benton, Henry and ST. CLAIR coun;ic- are
overwhelmingly in favor of secession.
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The Seizures up the River.
she way things are Done at CairO

The cargo Of the G. B.. IIiilman, lately
seized near Cairo, consisted of 700 kegs of
powder, $4,000 blank cartridges, POO
tons Of lead, and corn, oats and hay. 1t
was valued at $4,000, and consigned to
Gov. Harris, Of Tennessee, at Nashville
The boat was surprised add boarded by a
party Of armed men, in whose hands it was
.cfj..
The Memphis Bulletin IeaT5. the fol
lowing additional Particular, Of affairs at
Cairo from gentlemen direct from that
place:
There were, Friday, 1000 soldiers al.
ready at. Cairo, and 500 more were exPec
ted ou the next train, which was hchint
time six hous-iron which delay il was
feared that h,.rc had been some Interrupt
ton on the line. I hc soldiers are mostly
German and Irish, and perfectly raw in
military matters. Most Of them had on
military caps taken out of the Adams En-
press on Tau sday morning, and destined
for IA" Southern Confcdcracy.
Everything that passed through Cairo.
by Express, Is opened by the military, and
cvcry thing relating to war is appropriate
ted.
Up to Thursday morning, the military
at Cairo had captured iou.',cn cases Of
arms declined for the South.
The feeling Of IN" people ut CaiIo is
represented as favorable TO the cause Of
the South, but thcy arc kept in fear T., tho
soidicry.
The Lncoli'cs in St. Louis keep the sol
dicrs at Cairo well informed a. to tho char
ac;cr Of tie freight Of every Ioat which is
to pass.
The Swon passed on tho Missouri side
Df tie river, about two miles from the To-
cation Of the guns. We learn that an or
der was given to fire shot across her
bow, but before the guns could be got ont
she was too far TO reach. The soldiers
know, however, that she had no ammun-
ton aboard and let her pass.
The towboat b. b. Cheney, which for
mprIy run in conjunction with the Mobile
IN, Ohio Railroad, has been fitted up with
,,uns - Il sort Of m.n-of-war, TO chase and
fire upon all s''eamers that may chance to.
Get brvond the re,:ch of the battery.
The country from Cairo to Mound City
has been prepared for the operation of the
Aying artilll V, 50 that, if all other means
fail. thew can ch..se and fire upon steamers
from land.
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Important News from the West.
Steamer with derAbandOncd.
Movement OfTcnnesSeean
Oh Cairo

CAIRO, April 27.-The steamer c. T. Hillman,
from St Louis, bound for Nashville was aban-
doned by her officers previous to reaching this
point.
The deserted steamer was found to contain
one thousand kegs Of powder, and other contra
band articles.
Passengers from thc South who arrived here
report that troops are being raised in Memphis
and other points to proceed by rail through Co
lumbus, Ky, to attacked Cairo from the opposite
side of the river
The steamer j. ID. PcTy, from st Louis to
Memphis, was brought TO, Nothing Of con-
trabard character being found on board, she
was allowed to procpC1 ON her trim
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.Nnrih CdroliHa 10 me RcscUe.-

North CaroliHa To He Rcscue.-The
Governor Of North Carolina has issued "A
ell for 10000 volunteers, to be ready at
a days notice. He says:
The decree for our subjugatic, N has gone
forth the time Of our trial has come the
blow will soon fall; we must meet j. wit.
the whole energies, of the State we must
show to the world that North Carolina will
maintain her rights, at all hazards:
The Raleigh Register says:
This call will bepromptly responded TO-.
Let the cry on all sides be "To arms to
arms ~ Our sister State Virginia will, no
doubt, be soon invaded by hordrs Of Black
Republicans, bent on the unholy mission
Of suIjugating the Southern States. Shall
We stand idly by! No let us rally our
forces from the seaboali to the mountains,
and fly to her aid.
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2 10 We learn that the papers of Alex
sndria were requested to publish the pro-
seedings of the meeting held in this city
p Saturday las. by the new Noun
I'd Rife Company" Our excuse for their
= bn appearance in this issue is that a copy
Eas not been handed Us by the Secretary
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TIE Steamer ITeStmoreland-The
Memphis Appeal, of the 2sth, says:
/ This boat, which was fired into At Ma
poleon, and detained here ON Friday night,
was allowed yesterday morning to pro-
coed on her way. She was partly owned
in Kentucky, no share of her belonging to
CINCINNATI. Her cargo was found to be
unobjectionable.
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less for the first insertion, and Fifty Cents for
each additional publication. Advertisements
appearing at intervals will be charged each
time the price of first publication. Upon
yearly advertisements a liberal discount will be
made
OBITUARY NOTICES, when over square, will be
charged at the regular rates of advertising
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-05-04

~ The fine passenger packet RA-
PIDES, Capt. J. Q. DowTY, with G. j.
BARsTow in the office, will arrive at Alex
andria every Monday, and leave for New
Orleans every Wednesday.
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~ The weather for several days this
week has been unusually cold for this
season of the year, with occasional show
ers. This morning the weather is damp
and foggy, but more mild:
The river is falling slowly.
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AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON

ALEXANDRIA, April, 3O.-A special express to
the Gazette says that the long bridge over the
Potomac, at Washington, is guarded on the
north side by large force Of Federal troops, and
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The Virginia Test Oath.
10000 Virginians Under Arms.

HARRISBURG, April 27.-Large numbers of
Virginians, mostly from Fairfax county. have
arrived here, refusing to take the Virginia test
OATH
They report $1,000 men under arms in Virginia
Washington City is reported as being secure
from any attack. Provisions there were pcnti-
ful.
The steamer arrived at Washington safely.
Delegates to the Southern Confederacy.
RICHMOND, April 3O.-The State Convention
has elected ext. S. Senator Hunter. William
Rives, Judge Brockenborough, Mr.. STAPLES. and
Judge Campbell delegates from virginia to the
Congress of the Confederate States at Montgomc-
~.
New YORK, April 27.-The Federal Govern
ment has chartered several more steamers to
serve as transports, and commissioned Senator
Wilson to obtain guns for the defence of Annapo-
lis, and to get ten more regiments fIom from
Massachusetts,
CHICAGO, Apr! 27-25 900 stand of arms have
been removed from the st. Louis arsenal to
Springfield, Ill.
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Hog 10 NUKE a gOOa CDP 9 Tea.-M'
Soyers recommends that, before pouring
in any water. the teapot, with the tea IN
it, shall be placed in the cen TIL hot' OF
heated by means Of spirit lamp or In
front Of the fire, mot too close Of coulse'J
and the OF tlnen filled with boring water
The result he says will be- III about Z
minute, 4, licious cup Of tea, when is
much super.or to that drawn IN the ordi'
nary WdV
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-05-04

~ Lieut. Andrew jackson, late Of the
L. s. Cavalry, grandson Of Old Hickory,
was in Memphis on the 18th ult., on his
way to Montgomery, to WELD his sword in
defence OF Southern sol. Success 10 him
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From the n o. Dailirs.
II f L EG Il a L Ii &c.
Montgomery full of Volunteers.

MONTGOMERY, April 29.-At an election held
to-day for officers of the Second Regiment OF
Alabama Volunteers, Hon. J. NJ. Withers was
elected Colonel Tennent B. Lomax, Lieutenant
Colonel, and Col. Battle of Tuskegee, Major.
large portion of the First Regiment left last
night for Virginia
The city is full Of volunteers, and the hotels
are damned. -
The war feeling is up to the fgf pint.
DIR. DE Castro arrived here last iiyl1l.sand says
he had an interview with Presiden: Lincoln and
that the Brazilian Minister and all the foreign d.
plomats at Washington sympathize with the Con-
fcderate States, and think their Governments
will oppose a blockade of the Southern ports,
A large number of Congressman have arrived
ALEXANDRIA, April 29.-Four vessels, two Of
which were steamers and two transports with
Northern troops on board, passed up the river
this morning.
Gov Hicks, of Maryland, has issued a prOcla-
nation recommending the State of Maryland to
occupy neutral position.
The mail steamer Adelaide Bell, Of the Norfolk
line, was cred at by the revenue cutter Harriet
Lane on Friday night last, off Rappahannock
river, in Chesapeake Bay. After having been
boarded by the officers of the Lane she was al
lowed to proceed on her voyage.
The citizens of Washington who sympathizc in
the Southern movements are still compelled to
leave Washington in large numbers.
A large quantity of shell has been landed at
Fort Washington by orders of the Lincoln Gov
eminent.
Two gentlemen, one of whom is citizen of
North Carolina, the other resident of Washing
ton, have been arrested and are now confined as
prisoners in the Capitol at Washington for having
expressed secession sentiments.
The celebrated N. Y. Seventh Regiment hav-
ing openly declared that they Will not invade the
South, are consequently looked upon with much
suspicion by the Lincoln administration.
The list New York Regiment, quartcrcd at
Inauguration Hall, revolted on account Of their
bad quarters, and had to be removed to the Navy
Yard.
A man by the name of Boyd was shot on Is
land Washington on account of his having ex-
pressed Southern sentiments.
He was called from his bed at midnight, and
was led, without preparations, to be shot.
Destructive Fire at the Bar.
Burning OF the Ship Ironsides.
PAss-A-LOUTRE, April 29-The ship Ironsidcs,
Chase, master, with twcnty-four hundred bales Of
cotton and eight thousand barrels If AorU on
board, was put on the bar yesterday morning
bound to Liverpool.
At halfpast o'clock this morning the ship
was discovered to be ON FIRE, the smoke issuing
from amidslips.
The towboats James N. Whann, JunuS Beebc,
l.. Mandon and AnSlo-American are nov en-
gagged in pumping water into her
They have already pumped eleven feet water
into her, and hopes are entertained Of saving the
ship.
The towboat i. Millandon has on board fifty
bales of cotton and all the ships sails
The main deck of the Ironsijcs is burned
at midships.
Important News from the Vyest
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Pony RUNAwAY-CATCH HIMl-Our
pony has made his escape from us and left
for parts unknown. We dislike this very
much, as these are very warlike times and
We might be in need of him after awhile
for a cavalry horse. Can't somebody
oblige us by letting us know his wherea-
bouts, so we can get himl A description
Of him is given in our advertising columns
ACCIDENTAL Observation-Disclosures fir
ing a salute to the volunteers on board the
Burton this morning, the load prematurcly
discharged, and hurt the gunners, Mr.
Russci and Tom very badly, but, We
learn, not dangerously.
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Meeting of the Second Company
OF Ssapi6cs Volunteers.

A meeting Of this company was held at
the new City Hall this day at eleven
/ o'clock, a. NJ.
On motion, Dr. S. A. Smith was called
to the Chair, and G. LeDoux Elgee was
appointed Secretary.
The Chairman briefly stated the object
of the meeting, which was for the purpose
of organization, election of officers, &C.,
The following are the officers elected.
Captain-Dr. S. A Smith.
lst Lieutenant-J. G. Wise.
2nd. INV. Tcxada.
3rd, Thos. C. Manning.
LIST. Sergcant-R. S jackson.
2nd. DR.. 4. w. Davis.
3rd, w. t. Johnson.
4th. JIG. Grimes.
lst. Corporal-Ncal Davidson.
2nd. George W. Stafford.
Bird. Ben. b. Burgcz.
4th. b. Weiss.
Ensign-A. Cazabat.
A committee of five We're aprointcr: by
the chair to select a name for the company
and for other purposes.
We have not space or time in this issue
to give full description Of the company
or its officers. Suffice it to say that they
are, one and all, noble set Of fellows, and
will do good service in the cause of their
country. We shall give tull particulars
next week.
The LADIEs.-Io the noble ladies' of
our parish great praise is due for the
able assistance they are giving the volun-
teers who are about departing from our
midst. Many of them, We learn, have
volunteered to make the uniforms for the
company just organized, and magnificent
banner has been made for the same COM
pany, under the supervision of Mrs DR..
Smith, the commander accomplished lady.
Those ladies also, who, with the inestima
bic Mrs. Severns, assisted in making the
two handsome Confederate Gags, should
not soon be forgotten. May their fervent
prayers be granted and their most cher
iShed hopes realized.
Tie Steamer lIeStmorelaad-The
Nf,,,,l.;, cal
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u See City lreasurer's report. TIC
be found in another column.
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THE REVOLUTION IN ITALY.

Garibaldi is out in letter intirnating
that he is in direct and violent opposition
to the Cavour policy. A number Of MAJ
zinians addressed him in terms strongly
condennatory by implication of the Gov
eminent, dwelling with great apprehension
on the incomplctcness of the Italian revo-
luton, and the imminent dan Gers by which
the new kingdom was surrounded. To
this appeal Garibaldi answers, admitting
the general accuracy OF the melnorialsts'
ideas Of the situation, but suggesting that
their fears may he exaggerated. He
urges them, in language of great simplici-
ty and modcsty, not to fancy that the
Italian cause depends either on him or
any other one man.
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-05-04

~ The spring Term of the District
Court for this parish will meet on Monday
next, the 9th inst. Judge Chaplin presi-
ding.
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f7&I'7Cs ofhte Prqgrammc.-The New
York Herald, Of the 22d inst, (the Her
aid is now leading Lincoln organ
sp;Ys:
South Carolina, excepting blockade.
will be allowed little rest after her late
arduous la hors. The "Coufcdclate State
troops in fro.'t Of Fort Picbcns will most
likci y be reducc4to alligator beet before
they gain victory in that quarter. The
piratcal stcaraer bob. 'ingin and out Of the
Mississippi river is Lara., " worth msuring.
We predict the reocrupatior OF Texas by
the United States troops within short
time; and the possible d, scent ~ a Yves
tern Hotila down the Mios,> sippi my re
quirc all the revoutionists ofLo. Iisiana .Shd
Mississippi to prevent the reocch patton o.
the United States mint ut New Orle. ms by
its rightlul owners
We shall see
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FouND.-A large tool chest. on the
other side of the river See advertisement.
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~ Those wishing to raise cattle of fine
bloodcd stock, VIII please notice the ad-
vcrtiscment Of W. l.. Vale, Esq. He Of
fers for sale n "hgaimaP' that will be apt
TO ncet some ofthc requirements for that
puIpOSc.
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Latest EurOpcam NKni.s.

The mails Of the City of Washington, at
New York, from Liverpool the 10th, via
Queenstown the 18th, (says the N. O.
Picayune of the 3Oth,) came TO hand in
full this morning The w. brings 7Gs
passengers in the Storage, and she would
have had as many more if size had the ac-
commodations for them. The screw steam
ers are doing an immense business now in
bringing over emigrants.
AUSTRIA IN ITALY.
The Turin correspondent of the London
Times says Austria is sorely tempted to
immediate hostilities:
He says it is ruinous to Austria to wait
until the Italian kingdom is consolidated
A bold attack with two hundred thousand
men would soon bring the Austrians to
Milan and Turin. A pretext must be
found, otherwise the French would again
cross the Alps. This is the pretext: Aus
TRAN agents all over L0mbardy are buying
up the conges of Garibaldians, the price
being about twelve pounds EACH Once
sufficient number of these conges bought
up, corresponding number of men can
be easily put in red shirts and be made to
attack. Thus Austria will have a right
to retaliate, and the Austrian army will
re-enter Italy.
BRITISH EXPEDITION TO SYRIA.
The Paris Pays gives rumor that
England intends to send an expeditonary
corps to Syria, and will occupy the point
of territory between Upper Syria and
Egypt.
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~ Through the politencss of the Off
GERS of the steamer Rapides, we are in re.
ceipt of New Orleans papers of Thursday
evening. The following is condensed
report of the latest Intelligence
United States war steamers are at the
mouths of the Mississippi for the purpose
of blockading the same. The river above
Memphis is strongly fortified against an
invasion from Cairo. A military company
has been organized at Memphis, and will
soon proceed TO Richmond, Va. -Four
hundred troops from Arkansas are oEoo-
. site Memphis. Thos A. Scott of Penn
sylvania has taken charge of the military
route from Annapolis to Washington.
Gen. Scott will soon change his head1uar-
tiers from Washington TO Philadelphia.
Thirty thousapd troops are concentrated
at Washington. Gen. Bonham is reported
to be IN command of the Virginia forces.
Resolutions have been offered in the Ma
ryland Legislature that the troops for the
defence of the Federal Capital may be
transported over the Maryland railways;
also resolutions were adopted to appoint a
committee TO confer with President Davis
and Gov. Letcher, IN order to avert civil
war The Federal army at Cairo consists
Of about 5000 men.
Matters at Baltimore are quiet and there
seems to be disposition among the citi
zens to let the Federal troops and stores
pass through unmolested. The Fede-
RAJ Government have $4,000 men at its
disposal The Northern cities have thus
far appropriated SIl ,209 900 for war pur-
poses. The Governor of New Jersey rec
ommends an appropriation of $1,000 goo for
war purposes. About $4,000 troops are
quartered in New York destined for Wash
ington.
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G1' A Concert viii be given tonight, a
the hall over Mr.. Ucthcrwicks Store, this
evening at Z! o'clock. See their advertise.
mcnt.