Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1855-1861, 1861-04-20
TEIEGR ANS
From CharlestOa-NVarR Regarded Imn.i. !.
--..-- nent-voluntecrs Called for.

From Cheriest0a-Var Regarded Immi.
nentCSoAuntecrs Called for.
CHARLEsToN April 9-It is now known that
war impends. The Government has called
on each State of the Confedcracy for three
thousand volunteers, except Florida, whose
quota is fixed at fifteen hundred.
PHILADELPHIA, April 9ih.-The Charleston
correspondent Of the New York Times, under
date OF yesterday, says everything is prepared
for action. Vessels have been ordered 10
Keep out of the range of fire between Fort
Moulsrie and Fort Sumpter. The floating
battery is to be moved this evening to poinl
near Fort Sumpter. a house has been blown
VI, near one of the batteries to clear the way.
basrnsss has been suspended aud intense eK-
| citement exists.
Pirate advices received here this morning
give nothin confirmatory OF these stat
ments. -,,, .ft q. - .ff -...-.-.
Anot,,.sr ,..A AcceS.t-Fcrt sumpter to :ss
80. O.,isr.as@s.s s. -1'es-
MAsas1sr0S,s April 9.-Gen. Beauregard
yesleroay received notice from the Federal
Government of their intention to sunnlv Fort
oumpter with provisions, &C., through an
agent of President Lincoln.
ihe correspondent of the New York Herald
states positively that Lieut.. Talbot conveyed
instructions to Major Anderson that the Gov
eminent would supply him forthwith, and
that in the event the vessels perfor,ping that.
duty were fired upon, he should omen his ba,'
teries, and the Government would spstoi,,
him at every hazard. The Herald adds that
at least II IS determined 20 enforce the lava
and do 1t vigorously, but Il II in an aggressive
spirit. ,..
When the Government determined SON.
DAYS ago to order Maj. Anderson out of the
fort, " WAS on the condition that the fort ard
the property in it should not be molested bnt
allowed to remain as it was. The autboritic.
OF the Confederate States would not agree to
this, but manifested disposition to pet nos
ession of the fort and property therein. The
Government would not submit TO such bumil-
iation, and 1t was Immediately determined to
keep Maj. Anderson in the fort, and sunpJv
MIN with provisions forthwith. A portion of
the feet which left New York last night, will
reach Charleston tomorrow for that pu rpose
The fleet will not approach Charleston with a
hostile intent; but, in view Of the great mill
ltary preparations around Fort Sumpter. sun
ply vessels will go prepared to reply promptly
to any resistance of a warlike character that
may be offered to their peaceful approach to
the sort This statement is generally credit
ed in Washington circles.
The Herald of this afternoon has n lonr
dispatch from Charleston, stating that n feet
of seven government vessels is reported on
the bar. Major Anderson displayed signals
during the night, and all the military of the
city were put under arms at midnight last
night. 1t also states that Lieut.. Talbot had
left for Washington, being denied the privi-
lege of going back to Fort Sumpter.
There is no doubt that large portion of
the troops are destined for Texas, while the
greater portion of the feet is destined for
Forts Sumpter and Pickens.
Later from Europe.
! NEW YORK, April 9.-The steomship Per-
STA, from Liverpool the 3oth has arrived.
The markets are unchanged.
There are warlike rumors from Italy and
f.slS ;sia' if.Iaessso.. I. !. .peech 10 hi. eon-
r,t:nan1e e3veSee6 - tAe df6dc ulties in the
oniied States, and expressed the feryent hone
p an adjustment, but whatever is done should
- arrived at by amicable means.
, wArlike rumors continue to circulate in
as !he concentration of Austrian troops
considerable attention, although IL
woo 'ey
e'e were vague rumors that Lord Cowley
'ae demanded of the French Government ex.
concerning the expedition to Abys-
mia ,1 and the annexation of territory.
Ine discussion of the Roman question had
Ioseo 10 the Italian Chambers. Count Ca.
,a.;. I"i se,serated the urgent necessity for de-
.ar'ng Rome the capital of Italy. A resolu-
'pn 70 this effect, and hoping for the nou.iu.
''e"Son OF France was passeS.
lore Vessels Sailing South from n. Y.rH.
= Now p ioaK, April 9.-The transport steam.
,g. ''' -'o'
From Pensacola.
rs:sAcoLA. April s.-The mechanics in the
arlington Navy Yard are said to be disatis-
60 on account Of the non-payment of their
ages '.0''
From New Orleane.
Hsw OsLEASs, April "a war steamer dis
'sses was seen Monday night, accommodating
'e "oo'o OF the Mississippi.
spain ana @. Dom,n~e.
~. UsLEAHs, April s.-Advices from Ha-
- - r -. 4tn, mention the sailing of three
o'o 'nips Tor st. Domingo.
APRIL 18th, 1861.
-. DsowSLow Several cases. involving
,ess,oes !. upon all the provisions Of The late
. .... - have been dispensed Of, BY the
lpre Court, now held at Jackson. and dc.
AFeo 20 be unconstitutional.
Yours, re-,
" = 0Asvsas.