New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-22
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM NEW YORK.
Secret Organizations Against Southern
SympnthiZeEss
TWO HUNDRED CLUBS FORME D
Excitement in St. Joseph. Mo.

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 2O.4s& secession flag was
unfurled here to-day and carried through the
streets by mounted company. It was subse-
quenty raised in the market square, without the
least disturbance. The enthusiasm and excitement
were great. That secession sentiments are preva-
lent, can no longer be doubted.
Further from Missouri.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, April 20.-The arms and
munitions of war at the arsenal in Liberty were
given up on being seized by a large party of Mis-
souri, secessionsts.
A tremendous secession meeting was held, and
attended by thousands from the adjoining counties
of Missouri and Kansas.
Prominent places are displaying secession flags.
The Governor sof Delaware Refuses Troops for
Lincoln.
PHILADELPHIA, April 2O.-The Government has
taken possession of the railroad leading to
Baltimore.
The Delaware State arms are in possession of the
Secessionsts
The Governor of Delaware has notresponded to
the requisiton Of Secretary Cameron for troops,
and good authority says that he will not send
single man to aid in the subjugaion of the South.
Californian Residents of New York Offer their
Services to the Government,
New York, April 20.-The Californians residing
in this State are about to form company for the
service of the Government
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company have sup
piled their vessels with cannon, muskets cutasses
and ammunition. The bows of their vessels are
fixed with iron for running down prvateers or
pirates who may attempt to capture them.
Fitting out of the Merrimac.
New YORK, April 20.-Norfolk advices say the
steam frigate Merrimac is getting her armament
aboard under the protection of the Cumbcrland's
double shotted guns.
Major Anderson in New York.
New YoRK, April 2l.-Major Anderson, late in
command at Fort Sumter, was enthusiastically
cheered at the Union meeting last night. He re-
ceved the presentation of beautiful sword, and
left shortly afterwards for the city Of Washington.
More Vessels Chartered by the Government.
New York, April 20.-The Government has
chartered the steamers Adzer and Marion, which
sail to-morrow at O'clock
The Goth regiment has been ordered to put itself
in readiness to march on Tuesday morning.
Arkansas State Convention.
FAYETTEVILLE, April 2l.--Owing to the present
state of aff,irs the Arkansas State Conve nton has
been ordered to reassemble at Little Rock on the
9th of May.
Union Feeling in Michigan.
DETROIT, April 20.--A great Union feeling is
here.
bLessrs. Jackson & Wiley, founders, offer fifty
tons of shot and shell to the Government, payable
when convenient.
War Feeling in Toledo, Ohio.
TOLEDO, ONO, April 20.-Tle war feeling is in
tense. Ten companies are ready to leave next
week.
More Troops from Indiana,
JED1ANAroLIs. April 20.-The Governor of this
State has rendered President Lincoln 6O00 more
troops than the rcquisiIion demands.
Meeting in Terre Haute, Indiana.
TERRE HAUTE, April 2O.-An immense Union
meeting was held in this town to day. to vindcate
the flag of the country. A strong Union feeling
was manifested.
Generosity OF the Zanesvillans.
ZASEsyILLE, April 20 --Land-holders give their
houses rent free to the families ofvolunteers during
their absence.
Numerous Northern localities agree to support
the families of volunteers.
Expected Demonstration on Chamhsrsburg
HARRISBURG, April 90 There are in Camp Cur
Tin 340O men. Six thousand stand of arms have
been received from Pittsburg
Fears are entertained that Maryland volunteers
will make demonstration on Chambersburp
Virginiaus are rapidly concentrating on Harper
Ferry.
Five thousand troops are expected in Washing
ton, their supposed destination.
Three railroad bridges between Harrisburg and
Baltimore have been destroyed.
Defence of Wilmington, Del,
WILMINGTON, April 2o.-The City Council has
appropriated $4,000 to defend the city.
resolution was adopted approving Of Mr.
Lincon's proclamation.
All the bridges between the susquehanna ani
Philadelphia are guarded around. @