Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
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WASHINGTON, April 27.-S0me excitement has
been caused ia diplomatic circles in consequence Of
the Presidents Proclamation directing blockade, Of
Southern ports 1t appears that blockade, to be
respected by foreign powers, must not only be eff
ected bat that due notice must be given Of such in
tcntion TO their representative. With Brazil and |
all South American Governments run of ninety |
days.
WASHINGTON, April 2s.--The President will to-
morrow promulgate his proclamation extended the |
blockade TO the ports Of Virginia and North Caro- |
ma for the same reasons as heretofore declared for
blockading other Southern ports.
Capt Stringham will direct she general blockade
movements.
Northern troops continue unobstractedy to arrive
both by river and railroad
WAsHNeToN April 2s.--The President has issued
the following proclamation
"Whereas, for reasons asserted in my proclama-
tion Of the 10th instant, blockade of the ports of
the seeded States was established. and, whereas
public property has been seized the collection of the
revenue aud duty INSTRUCTED, commissioned officers
while executing orders have been arrested held as
prisoners or impeded in their official duties without
due legal process by persons claiming to act under
the authority of Virginia and North Carolina, an
efficient blockade of the ports of theses States viii
be established.
Signed, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
A notice of 90 days is regarded under the treaty,
but this has not been given by our Government.
Hence consgnments to Southern ports are delayed
in their transportation to that portion Of the coun-
try.
The merchants not being satisfied of the effects
Of immediate blockade, it has therefore become
necessary that speciainquries be made Of the Fed
eral Government in relation to this SUBJECT so that
treaty rights and privileges be not damaged. The
foreign Ministers will insist that the stipulation shall
be respected and observed, otherwise naval forces
will be dispatched hither as means of foreign pro-
lection. The delicacy Of the question is apparent
and from what is known may involve serious conse-
quence TO all concerned. At all events they will
produce trouble now, well as in the future,
Among the letters received at the Post-office De-
partmenL was one from South Carolinian Post
maste countermanding the order for stamps and re-
fusing to make returns saying be will attend to the
business when the Postmaster-General shall reach
Washington Many of the official letters sent hith-
er bear the corner representation of the Con-
federate flag.
Gentlemen of Virginia say that the ordinance
of secession will be confirmed by over 100000
majority.
: The Alexandria Gazette says Gen. Harvey who
was stopped at Hapers Ferry on his way to Wash
ington and mentions rumor that Jefferson Davis
| is to come to Richmond this week and that Vice
President Stephens has returned to Montgomery.
: The rumor that batteries had been erected near
Mount Vernon, by Yirginians, is false. The place
has been thorougy examined.
The Charleston Mercury earnestly protests against
the advice of certain Southern journals which
urge an immediate assault on Washington and
its occupation the Capitol of the Confederate
States.
ASSAPoLIs, April 29-Annapolis was yesterday
made Military Depot
Gen. Butler remains here. He has reliable infor-
nation that 10000 troops from the Southern Con-
fedracy are now in Virginia and more pouring in.
The Administration has notified Governor Letch-
err that one step advance from Richmond would cause
the speedy invasion of Virginia from the West.
1t is reported that the Secessionests saved 5000
msukets from Harpers Ferry.
1t is reported that Maryland Legislature re-
fused to pass secession ordinance by two-thirds
vote.
1t is reported that six days armistiee has been
granted and that the Secretary of War has gone to
. Richmond.
I. ALEXANDRIA Va, April 3O-Four vesseles, two
steamers and two transports with Northern troops
passed up this morning.
Gov. Hicks, Of Maryland has issued proca-
nation recommending the State to occupy neutral
! position.
! The steamer Adelaide of the Norfolk line was
fired at by the Harriet Lane Friday night off Rap
pahannock in the Chesapeake, and was boarded, but
4 was allowed to proceed.
The citizens are still compelled to leave Washing
ton for sympathy with the South.
A large quantity of shell has been landed at Fort
Washington by the Government
Two men, one from South Carolina and one from
Washington, are confined as prisoners in the Cap
ito for Being secessionsts.
) The New York 18th Regiment declare they will
: not invade the South and consequently looked
upon with suspicion by the Administration.
The list New York Regiment quartered at the
I Inauguration Hall have revolted on account OF
0 bad quarters, and had to be removed to the Navy
i Yard.
n hot h. ;pio
; Washington by two men on account of expressing
Il Southern sentiments. He was called at midnight
II from his bed and shot.
Sr. LOUIS, April 30.-The editor of the Memphis
, Avalanche just from Mobile, says it is not the in.
A tenton of the Confederate, forces to attack For
Pickens at present. unless provoked by aggressive
I movements Oh the part of the GARRISON.
n The Pensacola correspondent of the Mobile Adver
% tisermakes about the same statement.
WASHINGTON April 29.-The troops ca He'd ont b,
the order of to-day all additional to the rs 0oC
v already required. The whole number called for BY
: the Government thus far as volunteers by pro
camation, $4,000 volunteers for three years serc'
10000 regulars, for five years service $4,000, sea
is men for five years $4,000, being total of 1913 OOt
T. men-that is, $4,000, week before last and $4,000
d to-day Even this falls short of the real numbe vol
T. unteered several States send double the number
of regiments asked for.
From Harrisburg.
ARRIsBuRG, Penn, April 3O-G9vernor Curtin
mess age in extra session speaks of the unexampeC
promptness and patriotism with which the States
L. have responded to the call of the President.
is 1t says the slaughter of Northern troops in Bal
more, for the pretended ofense Of marching at tn,
o call of the Federal Government peaceably over thu
al soil Of the State admittedly in the Union, with the
Z object of defending the common Capitol, imposes
duties and responsibilities the States and thu
D. Administration
- This state of things cannot be submitted to
q whether Maryland may profess to be loyal to the
- Union or otherwise. There be permitted NJ