New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-15
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b said, | will be inquired

humbIy to Him who hath said, will be inquired
of my people to the end
Therefore that the whole people of these Con- |
federate States may in unison and with one accord
approach the throne of the Most High, TO invoke
his blessing upon in our defensive struggle Tor
the right Of fsefgovernment, and the enjoyment of
the liberty he youehsafed to our fathers and to
protect US from those who threaten our homes
with fire and sword, our domestic circles with |
| ruthless lust, fathers graves with invaders |
| feet and our alters with infdel dissertation;
| Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate |
Sates That the President be requested to issue his
| proclamation appointing a day of fasting and
prayer in the observance Of which all shall be in
Vited to join who recognize our dependence upon
| God and the happiness and security OF these
| people. God is the ruler
The preamble and resolution were unanimously
| adopted
| The Oglethorpe Light Infantry of Savannah,
| Captain Barstow, ranking among the first com
panies of the South, has volunteered its services for
| the war, which have been accepted The company
| leaves soon for Virginia.
| The flag of the Confederate States, which waved
| over Fourt Moultrie during the bombardment of
Fort Sumter, hangs in full length in the rear
of President Cobb's chair.
Virginians Fortifying the Potomac, etc.
BALTIMoRE, May Alt is reported that the Vir-
heights overlooking Harper's Ferry, and don't in
tend TO evacuate them.
On Sunday, 1000 stand of arms and eight cannon
| arrived.
/ 4 bitter feeling exists in Washington county
against the Virginians. collision is considered
probable.
Mr.. Thomas Winans has been cordially received
by the Virgnians.
The Legislature of Maryland has adjourned till
June 4th. au@ &
; Tender of Volunteers to the Federal Government.
New YoRE, May l4.-The 69th Regiment has
been accepted during the war. Another Zouave
regiment and Boston regiment are ready to
march to Washington.
Position Of United States Tropps,
Gen. Butler has been ordered to the outposts.
Col. Jones' Camp, at the Relay House, has been
extended ten miles towards Harper's Ferry.
The Capitol is surrounded by circle Of encamp-
ments, controlling all the roads to Virginia and
| Maryland o@
Cincinnati Markets
CINCINNATI, May 14.---Flour, 81 so to 81 60 ;
Corn, 34c Oats, 28c. Whisky, l2ac.; Pork, SIG SO;
Sugar, 81 to 7c.; Coffee, ID to l4ic; Molasses, 80
to 33c.
Federal Troops ordered in Various Directions.
WASHINGTON, May 14.--A detachment of re-
: : gulars and volunteers has gone to Baltimore. A
!, New Jersey regiment has beer ordered to Alex
IL andria.
Schooner Seized at Baltimore
BALTIMORE, May IA schooner with pixies
# manufactured by Mr.. Thomas Winans, has been
!. seized
/ Federal troops have fully established themselve
e ~ ! eAN'''' 'A' Resignation.
Ia PHILADELPHIA, May l4.-Mr. Robert Tylor ha
resigned his office in the Pennsylvania Supreme
Court and left the city. --'---~
Northern Governors and Western Virginia.
y HARRISBURG, May 14-It is understood tina
~ Governors Curtin and Dennison have pledged tn
"a Union men of Western Virginia all the Pennsyl
ID vania and Ohio forces to protect them against tn
ii secessionsts
u Indiana and Illinois have made the same proms
: to the Union men of Kentucky and Maryland.
- The Governors of all the Free States, from Penn
~ sylvana westward have asked and obtained
VII nIY Frny1, In
40 sation of should take place until the nationa
~ flag floats over all national property.
rs Gen. Wool to Command Fort Monroe.
m WASHINGTON, May 14-Brigader General Joh
it. f. Wool has been ordered to the command c
C. Fortress Monroe.
Il .. Rhode Island Banks.
- PRov1DENcE, May 1.-THE Banks of Rhod
te Island take $500 900 Of the Federal loan.
,p Orders by the Secretary Of Treasury
ap WASHINGTON, MAY 14.-The Secretary of Il
lie Treasury has ordered all officers of customs to pr
hibit the TRANSMISSION of munitions of war al
supplies for the South including telegraphc instr
AN ments and materials.
ng Address of Brigadier- General Harvey.
ST. LOUIS, May Brigadier-General Harne
at has published address, in which he says that III
ad doubtedly the whole power of the Government wi
be exerted to keep Missouri in the Union. 3
deems it his duty to suppress all unlawful combin
tions Of men-mitary or otherwise.
Capt. Lyon has been elected Brigadier-Gener
over the first four regiments of Federal Vountee
z. with the concurrence of the President
Flight in st. Louis.
ST.. LOUIS, May 13.-It is estimated that abo1
A. ten thousand persons left this city yesterday.
perfect panic prevails. In some quarters of Il
city entire streets are deserted
N The report that Gen. Harney has disapproyed
~ the action of Capt. Lyon is authortatively denie
The Legislature has passed bill to arm tt
. | State.
NJ The city is quiet and orderly to-day.
Confederate Troops at Harper's Ferry.
of HARRISBURG, May l4.-A special agent repo,
,as that six thousand troops are at Harpers Ferry
om Train from Philadelphia to Baltimore
BALTIMORE. May IA train with mails a
sn- passengers arrived yesterday from Philadelph
are which was welcomed along the route.
Movements of Arkansas Troops.
ny CAIRO, May l4.-Several Arkansas military co
va' panies have arrived at Memphis.
stoppage Of Goods Southwark Bound.
Boats hereafter laden with provisions and mu
. tions Of for the seeded States will be stopp
ah here.
ing Arrivals from Europe.
lk NEW York, May l4.-The Kangaroo from Liv
de- pool the lst,and Queenstown the 3D. and the Ara
uc from Southampton and Havre the lst, have arriv
,ol. News anticipated.
New York Markets.
he NEW YORK, May l4.-Cotton steady; sales
day 1900 bales at lac. Flour, 81 95 to s TO- Coz
'nee declined 1c. Pork, SIT GO. Cuba Sugar, to G
,nue New Orleans Molasses, 34c.
dis River Intelligence.
LOUISVILLE, May l4.-The river is still fallil
ent with L feet water in the canal.
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Lnter from Havana.
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