The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-04-27
From the y. q. Dali IS.
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Excitement in St Joseph, Mo.

bxClltn6nL III 5C Joseph, MO.
ST. JosEPH, Mo, April ga secession flag
was unfurled here to-day and carried through
the streets by a mounted company. it was sub
scquenty raised in the market square, without
the least disturbance The enthusiasm and cx-
element We're great That secession sentiments
are prevalent eau no longer be doubted
Further from Missouri
INDEPESDENcE, Mo, April 2U.-Thc arms
and munitions of war at the arsenal in Liberty
were given up, on being seized by a large party
Of Missouri secrssionists.
A tremendous secession meeting was held. AMI
attended by thousands from the adjoining coun-
ties Of Missouri and Kansas.
Prominent places are displaying secession
flags.
The Governor OF Delaware Refuses Troops
for Lincoln
PHILADELPnUs, April 20.-The Government
has taken possession of the railroad leading to
Baltimore.
The Delaware STATE arms are in possession Of
the Secessionsts
The Governor of Delaware has not responded
to the requisiton Of Secretary Cameron for troops
and good authority SAYS that he will not send a
single man to aid in the subiugation If the South
California Residents of New York offer
thar Services to the Government
NEW YORK, April 2O-The Californians re-
siding in this State are about to form a company
for the service Of the Government
THE facIfic Mail Steamship Company have
supplied their vessels with cannon. muskets
cutlasses and ammunition The bows Of their
vessels are fixed with iron for running down mn
va'eeT' or pirates who may attempt to capture
them.
NV YORK, April 2o.-Norfolk advices saw the
steam frgstc Merrimac is getting her armament
aboard Under the protection of the Cumbcrlands
double shottcd guns.
NEW YORK, April "I.-Ifajor Anderson, late
IN command Of Fort Snmter. was rnthIsiasticaTI,.
chcrr"d at the Union meeting last night. He re-
c"iv'd the presentation Of beautiful sword, and
left shortly afterwards for the city of Washington
NEW lARE, April 2O.-Thc Government has
chartered til" steamers Adzcr and Marion. which
sail tomorrow at : o'clock.
The 69th Rec i,ncnt has been ordered 70 mt
itself III readiness TO march on Tuesday morning
FATITTEyILLE, April 2I-Owing to the
present state Of affairs, the arkansas State Con-
vcntion has been ordered to rcasscmble at Little
Rock on the 9th of May.
DETROIT, April Ca great Union feeling
is manifested here
Mrssrs. jackson & Willy, founders. Offer fifty
tons of shot and shell TO the Government. paya-
bic when convenient
TOLEDO, O., April 2O.-The war feeling is in.
tense. Ten companies are ready TO leave next
week.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 2n.-Thc Governor of
this State has rendered President Lincoln 5000
more troops than the requisi,on demands.
TERRE HAUEE, April 2O-An immease Union
meeting was held in this town to-day. 70 yipli-
cate the flag of of the country. A strong Upon
feeling was manifested
GAINESVILLE, April 2O-Land holders give
heir houses rent free to thu families of volunteers
Turing their absence
Numerous Northern localities agree to support
he families of volunteers
HARRISBURG, April 2o-Thcre are in the Camp
Curtin 34OO men. Six thousand stand Of arm, |
nave been received from Ptlsburg.
Fears are entertained that MARYLAND yolunt,e,s
will make demonstration on Chambersburc.