Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-04-11
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WASHINGTON, April Standardization cir
cles persistently state that the recent prepa-
rations are for defensive purposes.
Fort Pickens has been, or will be REIN
forced, nHd the Administration will either
relieve Major Anderson, or secure his evacu-
alton without dishonor.
The assurance oil, the inaugural is,repcated
that the Government will not be the aggres-
sor. but win execntc the laws, leaving the re-
sponsibilty to those who provoke hostilities.
Lieut.. A. 5. Baldwin has been ordered to
the command of the Wyandott ft4
Barnett has been appointed Commissioner
Of Pensions.
Sumner has gone to supercede Johnson as
commander OF the Pacific division of the
army. sF $780, 1as..s.. s
{ WASHINGTON, April l0-Ten companies
are mastering, il is reported to protect the
Capitol.
WASHINGTON, April "a special despatch
to the Commercial Advertiser says: De-
spatches have been received here this morn
ing from Charleston, which states that r. s.
Chew, one of the clerks of the State Depart
met, had arrived there, and had brought
message from Secretary Seward to Governor
Pickens.
Mr.. Seward, in his message, distinctly in
formed Gov. Pickens that Fort Sumter must
be supplied with provisions from the Charles.
ton market, and if Maj. Anderson was not
furnished regularly, the Government would
furnish him with those things which he most
needed.
We are in hourly expectation of hearing
that bostilities have been. commenced in
Charleston harbor.
From New York.
ALBANY, April 9.-The Democrats carried
the city ticket by 1000 majority.
New YORK, 1O.-It is reported here that
Davis telegraphed to Charleston not to fire on
vessels entering the harbor for the purpose
of supplying Fort Sumter with provisions.
The Brig Perry will be ready for sea in
few days. = - ~ ess.Fress
The work on the Wabash and Savannah is
briskly progressing.
1t is rumored that the steamer Vanderbilt
has been sold to the Southern Confederacy.
Sailed.
New YORK, April 1O.-The steamer Afri-
ca sailed for Liverpool to-day taking $751;
600 in specie.
From New Jersy.
TRENTON, April 9.-Tbe Republican Mayor
is elected, though the Democrats are gene
rally successful in the Wards.
From Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, April Washington des-
patches say that the jamestown and st Law
renee have been ordered to be fitted for sea.
From Virginia.
RICHMOND. April S.-Wise's resolution that
Virginia consents to the recognition of the
independence of the seeded States, and that
they be treated as Independent, and laws
passed to effect the separation, was adopted
by vote of 128 against 20.
During the recess, report of a number OF
war vessels off Charleston harbor was re-
ceived, which produced great sensation.
The eleventh resolution was adopted.
From Charleston.
CHARLESTON, April 9.-Prodigious prepar-
ations are progressing. IS
Wigfall Is serving as a common soldier.
There are no war vessels outside as far as
known.
From Montgomery.
MONTGOMERY, April 9.-Jefferson Davis
made a requisition on the Governor of Ala
bama for 5000 troops. 1880 Mississippians
arrived at Pensacola on the 7th.
River News.
CINCINNATI. April 10.-Thc river is SWELL
ing here and at Pittsburg.
ST. Louis, April 10.-The Illinois IS over
its banks in some places.
LOUISVILLE, April 1O.-The river is sta
tionary with 9 feet 3 inches water in the
canal. l=
Markets by Telegraph.
CINCINNATI, April 10.-Flour dull 4 35a
40. Corn steady 33c. Oats dull 25c.
Whisky 134. Mess pork IL 90; Sugar firm,
sales 200 hhds. 64a7f. Molasses 32a33.