The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-30

ASAO1 u ~ L.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The President
has issued the following proclamation
WHEREAS, For reasons assigned in my
proclamation of the 10Th inst, blockade
Of ports in the seeding States was esta5-
ished and,
/ WHEREAS public property has been seized,
and the collection of revenue obstructed
/ and duly commissioned officers, while exc
cutting orders, have been arrested, and held
as prisoners or impeded in their official du-
/ ties, without due legal process by. persons
/ claiming to act under the authority Of Vir-
/ giuia and North Carolina an Efficient block
ade of the ports Of these States will also be
established. Signed, ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
Pres't of the L. S.
WASHINGTON, April 28.-The President
viii, tomorrow, promulgate his proclama-
ton extending the blockade to the ports of
Virginia and North Carolina, for the same
reason as heretofore declared for blockading
other Southern ports
Capt Stringham will direct the general
blockade movements. EIE
Northern troops continue unobstructedly
to arrive both by river and railroad.
WASHINGTON, April 27-Some excite
ment has been caused in diplomatic circles
in consequence of the Presidents ProcIama-
ton, directing a blockade of the Southern
ports. 1t appears that a blockade to be
respected by foreign powers, must not only
be effective, but due notice must be given of
such intention to their representatives
With Brazil and all South American gov
ernments a notice of ninety days is required
under treaty, but this has not been given
by our Government.
Hancp cOnsiOuupntS Of coffee aud other n a
tional products, designed for Southern
ports, are delayed in their transportation to
that portion of the country, merchants not
being notified of the effect of an immediate
blockade. It has therefore become necessary
that pacific inquiries be made of the gov
ern1ent in ralation to this subject, so that
treaty stipulations be not damaged For
eign ministers will insist on the treaty
stipulatiOns being observed, otherwise naval
forces viii be dispatched as a means of for
eign protection. The delicacy of the ques-
ton is apparent, and from what is known
may involve serious consequences to all
concerned. At all events produce trouble
now as ell as in the future.
Among the letters recently received at
the Post Office Department, was one from a
South Carolina Postmaster countermanding
the order for stamps and refusing to make
returns, saying he will attend to the bust
ness when the Postmaster General will
reach Washington.
Many of the official letters sent hither
bear on the corner a representation of the
Confederate flag.
Gentlemen of Virginia say the ordinance
of secession will be confirmed by over I00,-
600 majority.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The rumor that
hat had bapp Oh of
House near Mount Vernon by Yirginians is
false
The place has been thoroughly examined.
The Charleston Mercury earnestly pro-
tests against the advice of certain Southern
journals, which urge an immediate ssault
on Washington. and it's occupation as the
capital of the Confederate States.
The Alexandria Gazette says General
Lee has ordered the release of General
Harvey who was stopped at Harper's Ferry
on his way to Washington, and mentions as
a rumor that JEFF Davis was to come to
Richmond this week, and that Vice Presi-
dent Stephens has returned to Montgomery.
WASHINGTON. April 29.-The govern
ment formally decided to receive 10000 of !
the $4,000 volunteers called for, for the |
term of two years 25, 600 regulars for FIVE /
years. An armCry is to be established at /
Rock Island, ILL.,, in place of Harper's Ferry, |
1t IS stated that the naval academy will /
be removed from Newport, r. 1.
No more consular or diplomatic appoint !
ments will be made until every avenue to
the Capital has been opened for the passage
of citizens and troops.
Col. Mansfield, o. S. engineer, commands |
the forces here. The Thursdays Montgom- !
cry Mail says portion of the men of the !
Star Of the West, who were imprisoned
have arrived for trial. ::
WASHINGTON, April 29.-Five employees
Of the navy yard have been arrested. They !
were found filling shells with sand. They |
will be tried, and if convicted shot.