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PHrLADELPHIA, April ls-T The Union
pledge is receiving the signatures of all
clases Of citizens. II responds to the Presi-
dents proclamation, and declares an iinalter.
able determination to sustain the Govern.
ment, hroRing aside all differences of politi-
cal opinion. .... ~.
WASHINGTON, April l6.-Gov. Letcher, in
private letter TO friend in Washington,
says be adheres TO the opinions formerly ex-
pressed in favor Of q Central Confederacy
If however, there shall be further disruption
the will Of Virginia shall be the rule Of his
conduct. Any sacrifice she may require will
be made by him, and If troubles come he will
take his share Of them.
A report was in circulation this afternoon
that Gen. Scott had resigned, but meanwhile
he is engaged Yith the Secretary of War and
Adjutant- General Thomas.
NEw YoRK, April l5-Quotations of vir.
glnia money l4(9l5 per cent. discount; Ohio
! ~ discount; Missouri l0(9l5 discount.
LANCASTER, PA, April l5.-The volun-
teering is brisk. The judges aad members
Of the bar, after a speech by Hon. Thaddeus
Stephens, renewed the oath to support the
Constitution; there was call for a meeting
on Wednesday. Ex. President Buchanan ex-
hibits intense interest in the news from the
South, and participates in the expression of
determination to sustain the Government.
CHARLESTON, S. O., April l5.-The alarm
was given last night and early this morning
BY heavy booming Of guns TO seaward. At
first it was thought an attempt was making
by the Federal troops TO land at Stono, but /
learn from parties thence that the suppo.
sition was incorrect. 1 3 o.
The Isabel is taking In provisions.
More engines have been sent to Sumter.
The fire has been extinguished, but it is
necessary to cool off the magazines. These
are very hot, and they are afraid to open
them, lest they explode by ventilation; 100
barrels Of powder are yet in the magazine.
A general order Of General Beaaregard
was issued on Sunday TO the Confederate
troops. He orders that Major Anderson be
allowed to eyacuate on the same terms he
asked before the surrender. General B.
compliments the troops of the Confederacy
for their bravery, for the brilliant success
which attended the hardships and priva-
tions in reducing the stronghold in the
harbor. a..| ..
He says the feat of arms was very great
compliments the gallant defenders of sum
teri says they only executed the orders of
their Governments and concludes by order
ing the return of shots fred. .s.- af g
The city is unexeited. -. ..-
| 1t was rumored salute was fred In honor
of the British Consul, and that Great Britain
had acknowledged onr independence. .r
A salute was fired, when Major Anderson
left the Isabel to 60 aboard the Baltic. He
and bis command are on their way home.
Captain Foster sent note to the city, ad-
dressed to his wife, saying he would meet
her in Now York on Thursday. There are
many small boats, which remain with the
feet outside. All have mufaed oars and
oar-locks. ..-.. .r -.-J -...r
| Great curiosity is manifested to know how
the horses on board will be used.
z, The fort is occupied by two companies
company. There is no officer of high grade
in charge. Major Ripley will probably be
stationed there. = "a
Workmen are busy clearing away the
wreck of the burned quarters at Sumter.
Companies are encamped all around the
| city. A land attack is prayed for Caro-
linians want to have mortality list in the
next engagement $500 men are now under
arms. - ie-- 'aa.-izssfzJ
The news of North Carolina seizinp her
forts is received with great delight.
The news from Virginia Is considered
hopeful. IL --,.7'1 = :,
MoNTGoMERY, ALA, April l5.-Promineut
gentlemen in Virginia telegraphed to Mont
gonnery that Virginia will probably seceds
to morrow 'rEi traY.E 70 T5ir
General Pillow has Just arrived, to offer
JEFF. Davis division of Tennessee troops.
Everybody isrdelighted with the encour-
aging news from Virginia. t
Vice-President Stephens has arrived.
1t is said Virginia will unite with the
Confederacy. r a.H -.., -E ..
President Davis will vacate his seat at
Montgomery, the Vice President assuming
his duties, and will make his head-q uarters
at Richmond in ten days, with General
Beauregard as second in command, General
Bragg can take Sare Of Pensacola.
The foregoing Is by authority.
The Cabinet will await President Lin.
coins official proclamation before taking
action.
PENSACOLA, FLA, April l5.-Shot has been
landed at Fort Pickens by the Federal feet.
d WILMMaToN, DEL, April l5.-There is no
party in Delaware who favor the taking Of
Fort Delaware. 81. --...-.Hf
j RICHMOND, Va, April l5.--An ordinance
of Secession will pass within two days.
The Governor will issue NO proclamation
till he receives an official copy from Presi-
dent Lincoln. The Governor has received a
notification ofa requisition for 5000 men.
ST.. JoHRsRURo, W., April l5.--It is un-
derstood that Governor Fairbanks will con-
vene the Legislature of Vermont in extra
session on Tuesday week. He will respond
promptly to the call of the Secretary of War
lOI JtOOpS. % .tT
MANCHESTER, N H., April l5.--New Hamp-
shire will respond promptly to the call of
the President for troops. The requisition
has not been received yet, but as soon as it
Is Governor Goodwin will take prompt and
active measures for complying with it.
II Is not probable that an extra session of
the Legislature will be called. The State
will undoubtedly tender two regiments to
the Government instead of one, as requested
blythe President. gr.. a,rrI j.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, April I5.-The public
here are delighted that the uncertainty Is at
an end, and that we are now entirely iusti-
fed in driving the invaders from our soil.
No one feels particle of doubt as to the re-
suit, and the only regret Is that President
Lincoln does not head the expedition.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April l5.-There is in
tense excitement here tonight, and tree
mendous meeting Is being held. Memphis
isout of the Union. There areno Union men
here now. ~. .r.
ADRIAN, MICH, April l5.-A large and
enthusiastic meeting assembled on short mo-
tice last night irrespective Of party. .'.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted ex-
pressing sympathy for the Administration,
recommending the Governor to adopt such
measures IS will enable Michigan to co. ope-
rate with other States in maintaining the
perpetuity Of the institutions bedueathed
by our ancestors. Similar meeting held in
Hudson. '1th -t.
Arrival Of the North BrItsn. "