Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17
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have high authority for saying the Admin.
strati0h VIII vigorously prosecute the war inauru-
rated by the Confederates, resolving on the com
pete establishment Of the authority Of the Govern
mert. The war excitement runs high, with great
unanirnity of sentiment throughout the North sus-
taing.the Government
Gov. Dennison teegraphed the President last
night rendering 10000 men from Ohio. A large
force wiz probably be concentrated here imme,
dlately.
The mouth of the Mississippi and the entire South
ern coast will probably be promptly bIockaded
The border slave States are expected to sustain
the Government Union men from the South de-
nounce the attack on Fort Sumter.
THIRD DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON April l4-l0 P. M-The city is in
an uproar tonight over the proclamation of the
President conveuing an extra session of Congress
and calling out the volunteers.
Two officers of the New York regiments have
rendered men, making thirty thousand up to this
time. The city is guarded tonight The cavalry
are on the roads, and military companies are inside
the Capitol and Departments. More troops have
been ordered here. There were several rows and
numerous arrests here tonight. The excitement
is intense. The Baltimore papers are issuing ex-
tras.
Fifty soldiers are stationed near the White House
Boxes were received by the Adams Express di.
rected to Ben Mccullough, at this city. j
Curtin, OF Pennsylvania, and Gen. Cameron.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
WAsHISarcS, April ALL p M-There is dis
patch that Anderson and command have left Char
lesion in the steamer Isabel for New York. sa
lutte of one hundred guns fred for his flag by
the Confederate army. The excitement at this
hour is greater than ever. The streets are crowd
ed with people. There have been innumerable
calls at the White House. Sherman left for Ohio
to night to accept the volunteers rendered by Gov
Dennison.
The Virginia Commissioners left for home to-
night, bearing the Presidents reply.
All the available naval force will be put into
commission as soon as practicable.
FIFTH DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-l11 P. M-The Presi
dent will order Anderson to leave for New York
Immediately, and on his arrival there he will en-
bark for this city.
Special Dispstchto the Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, Sunday Evening, April 1.-THE first
impression was that Major Anderson had played
the traitor. The President, however says he acted
in accordance with instructions, which were to
surrender If convinced of the impossibility ofrelet
before his provisions wereiexhausted.
The Government is at loss to understand the en-
tire failure of the feet to act.
A proclamation declaring Washington under
martial law will doubtless be ISSUED to morrow
Ten thousand volunteers from New York and
Pennsylvania, will be concentrated here iu the next
three days.
Fifteen hundred men are now under arms qua I'd
ing the public buildings and approaches to the Cap
itol
Gov. Dennison telegraphed last night offering ten
thousand men.
Gov. Curtin is here making arrangements for i'm
mediate occupation of the capital by three Pensyl
vania Regiments.
Officers of the New York city militia are here of
feRing their regiments.
Jim Lane, of Kansas, intends resignng his Sena-
torship and raising regiment.
Col. Ellsworth, OF the Chicago Zouaves. starts
home tomorrow, to help in organizing the militia
Every body is anxious to hear how the Northwest
responds to the war news.
Senator Sherman returned home this evening, to
assist in organizing the militia.