The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-17
IMPORTANT FROM THE BORDER SLAVE STATES.
-'DntNIA STATE CONVENTION.
~sn. Va, April 16, 1851.
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ina virginia state Convention IS IN secres - -,
,o.anoon Reoorters are excluded, and consequently
nothing il known Of the proceedings
teiecraphc despatch from Governor Pickens 70 h0n
Henry A wise says't Is reported that eleven vesse@
are OF the bar and are stopping vessels engaged IN resa
lar trade.n
The papers Of this city express confidence that Genera
scott viii resign ...,...
The Richmond Whig hauled down the stars ana STRIPES
this morning, and ran up the flag Of Virgins.
RICHMOND, April 1o-P. NJ.
The Convention is stl in secret session and nothing
has TRANSFERRED The current belief Is that tho ordinance
Of secession has passed the Convention.
The Governor withholds his proclamation I'll The &C.
tton Of the Convention is diyulged,
NoRFc,K. April IS, 1901
One hundred gums were fred here, and there is great
rejoicing over the fall Of Fort sumter.
An order has been 10 1t on. the United States
steamer Merrimsc Immediately, and to tow out all war
vesseIs from ne port. =
The Excitement continues and the people waiting
for further news from Washington ami Richmond.
There the strongest determination to resist Mr. LIN
coins war policy.
NORTH CAROLINA REFUSES TROOPS.
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1861.
The following the Geographic responses made BY
the democratic Governors OF North Carolina and Ken
lucky the War Department reply To the
for troops Prominent gentlemen of the Union party in
these States here aver that these Governors mis-
represent the people, and have been assured Secretary
Cameron that the services Of independent companies vol
unteerng directly to the federal government win be
| cepted:-
RAncH. April Is, 1851.
| Hon. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary Of War
Your despatch is received, and genuine, which its
extraordinary character leads me TO doubt have say
in reply that regard the levy Of troops made by the al
minstra.ion for the purpose Of the states Of
patton Of power can be no party to this wicked viola
on Of the aws Of the country and to this upon the
North Carolina. win reply more in detail when your
| call is received by mail. JOHN W. ELLIS,
| Governor Of North On |.,,r,r,
KENTUCKY REFUSES TROOPS.
FRANKFORT, April 10, 1861.
Bon. slsos CAMERON, Secretary Of War
Your despatch is received. In answer say emphati-
cay that Kentucky will furnish no troops for the wicked
purpose OF subduing her sister Southern States
b. MAGoFFIN, Governor of Kentucky.
appears by telegraphic despatch published in the
North Carolina Rough Notes newspaper Of Monday that
Governor Ellis sent the following DESPATCH
To Captain CRAroN:-
Can you take Fort Macon with your company?
LOUISVILLE, April l6, 1851.
large and enthusiastic meeting Of citizens opposed to
President Lncolns policy held to night About
5000 people present.
Resolutions unanimously adopted that Kentucky
will not permit thu marching of troops the Confederate
States but share the latter's destiny, if
sympathizng with the patriotic in the free States
aud endorsing Gov Magofin's response to Secretary
Cameron.
PADUcAH, April 10, 1881.
A meeting, irrespective OF party, ]. b. Husbands pre-
gliding, last night, adopted resolutions recommending the
government to Immediately convene the Legislature;
tina. with the South in interest and action that
the Governor be requested to issue proclamation for
Convention at Frankfort at early day practicable
consider the position and future destiny of Kentucky
calling on the people Of Kentucky to ignore party feel
ines and oppose y, the last extremity the o2ercve
fse:ricida, poli,y Of the Executive.
TENNESSEE.
MEMPHIS, April p, 1851.
There intense excitement here. tremendous
ing night resolved Memphis out Of the Ursn There
are Union men here.
MISSOURI.
ST. LOUIS, APRIL j sol.
1t is understood that Governor Jscksse - Re. a.o 20
comply with the requstion for troops.
MARYLAND.
BALTIMORE April 10, 1861.
Governor Ricks returned from visit to Washington
tonight He thinks Maryland should continue 70 main
tain the position this unnatural contest she
hitherto maintained. He regards it the duty Of every
TO stand by the Union and the constitution
protect the national capital from INVASION support
and sustain the integrity Of the government The Cover
has not yet received official copy the Presidents
requston for troops, but will respond in day or
two Enls,ments for the army and navy are rapidly
progressing here, particularly for the navy. Minute men
and other bodies Of Union organizing the sup
mort NJ 4 ha
REPORTS FROM NEW ORLEANS AND TEXAS
New ORLEANS, April is, 1851.
Mr. Lincoln's proclamation was received with no
astoushment. Everybody is highly pleased, and the
people resolved maintain their position at all costs
ana all hazards
Two volunteer companies left TO day for Pensaco
la. The rest viii probably remain to defend the city
Volunteer regiments forming throughout the State
Thirty three deserters from the federal army have
landed al Fort Jackson leaving twelve months pay be
hind anxious they join the Confederate States
army.
The steamer Lecompte hence for Shreveport sunk eight
miles above Cempe. The boat and cargo are total loss
The passengers and crew saved The boat was va
lu'd at s1s 600 insured tor si2 900 in Cincinnati
The Galveston osIaa Gays the idea that there Is any
eousdsrabc number Of persons disposed 10 agtae for
reun on 10 roxs is entirely erroneous
Tie steamer Arizonn was at Brazos on the 7th inst
awaiting tbs enharkaton Of troops for Iniianola
Nsw ORLEANS, April 10, 1861.
Operations In cotton prevented By the difficulty OF
negotiating exchange and the scant supply OF European
ships American vessels not being wanted
Several pieces Of ordnance were taken to rsrts Jackson
and 81, Philip to-day.
More volunteers have lert for Pensacola
All the courts in the city, including the supreme Court
have adjourned tn the third Monday Ia May owing TO
the present state OF affairs.
Hon. Upton Walker arrived yesterday as a special
messenger TO Montgomery from Galveston TO consuit
with President Davis about the defence Of the Texas
coast.
There much excitement at Galveston on account OF
the war news. The City Council Ia extraordinary
session. and the feeling for resistance was strong and
actiue on all sides.
The steamship Arizona, from Brazos reports having
landed AT IndtanOta companiea apd 81 49, ru,,.a