Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-19

BBLTlMoRE, April ls.-Capt. Pearson, of the
Norfolk steamer, arrived in this city this NOR
ming. He reports that the main entrance to the
harbOr at Norfolk has been obstructed by the
sinking of small boats, by order of Governor
Letcher.
Capt. Pearson says that he was comp peled to
go over th eata, and states that the object is TO
prevent the government vessels from leaving as
ordered. The Norfolk Custom House has also
been broken into, and large quantity OF guns
stored there taken out. The revenue cutter at
Norfolk has also been been boarded and the
guns seized.
The excitement in Baltimore is increasing.
The Union men are throngiug the streets, de-
termined not to be overawed by the secession
lists The "Minute Men" have the Union flag
flying from their head quarters.
The Governor and Mayor will issue Joint
proclamation to prevent any interference with
the passage of troops through the city.
The Union sentiment among the mechanics
Is almost unanimous.
BALTIMORE, April l8th.--A party of Seces-
sionists on Federal Hill raised a secession flag
at noon, and commenced firing salute. In a
few moments working men from all the found.
ries In the vicinity, hearing the report, rushed
on them, tore down their flag, spiked their gun
and threw it in the river. The Secessionists fed
in consternatiop, land the flag was torn in tatters.
The enthusiasm was universal for Union. Not
lees than 5000 persons were present.
BALTIMORE, April l8--Five hundred troops
reached this city this P. M. from Harrisburg
They marched through the city unmolested. A
large police force accompanied them. At many
points they were cheered by the Union men,
who followed in large numbers to the depot
The streets have been thronged with people
this +. M. and considerable excitement prevail
ed, but thus far no violence has occurred.
New ORLEANS, April l7.-The Convention at
Mesilla on the 10th, was numerously attended.
Herbert, the Texas commissioner, was cordial
ly welcomed. Resolutions were adopted endors-
ing the action of the seeded States, that Ari.
zona' q interests are with the South, that she de.
sires to become the territory of the Southern
aud that che will not recognize
Lincoln's administration, nor obey his officers.
The people OF Western Arizona are invited to
Join the movement.
A vote will be taken on the resolutions on the
% Monday in April M
MONTGOMERY, April 19.-A dispatch was re.
ceived at Savannah, on the 18th, that Virginia
udu phcSGu tuO uEuluouCc VI bcCcteiOul bU buhe
effect in two days. No advices have been re-
ceived here; nevertheless, 1t is believed by the
Government. Unless the Cincinnati seizures are
redressed, it will cause non inter.
course seizure OF Ohio property in New Orleans
One hundred guns are now being fred all over
the South for Virginia.
LOUISVILLE, April l9.-Gov. Magofin is here
trying to get the banks to lend half million
dollars to arm the State for defence. 1t is sup
posed that some arrangement will be made.
There was an immense Union meeting here
last night Speeches were made by MessTs, Guth-
rie, Nichols, Bullock and Brown.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted, de-
claring that as the Confederate States COM
menced the war with the Federal Government,
Kentucky has right to choose her position;
acknowledging loyalty till the Government be-
comes the aggressor; opposes the call of Gov
ernment for volunteers for coercion, and the
raising Of troops here to cooperate with the
Southern Confederacy, when the acknowledged
intention of the latter is to march on Wash.
ington; that Secession is remedy for no evils /;
that Kentucky won't take part against the Fed
eral Government; that Kentucky should main
tain an independent position with the Union
against the Administration and seeded States
declaring her soil sacred against tie hostile
tread Of either, and that Kentucky be armed In
accordance to law.
LEAvENwoRrH, April l9-The recently ap-
pointed Post Master at Weston, Mo, has been
driven out OF the place
A Confederate States' flag was hoisted on
the steamer Sam Gally here this morning, but
was taken down ut the request of citizens.
There is no excitement here from local
causes.
WARRINGTON, April 19.--It 10 reliably stated
BY parties direct from Richmond that the ordi-
nance Of accession was publicly proclaimed yes
terday. The vote on it's passage Is kept secret
Maj A. M. Hancock, Of Kentucky, is ap.
pointed Consul to Malaga. 3F-tt iiR
The Pawnee has arrived at Washington.
CHARLrsroN, April 10 1t Is we'll ascertaine,
that the subscription Of South Carolina to tn
Confederate loan will be $3.OOO,OOO.
CHAsLEsToN, April 1872 26O 600 Of tn
Confederate loan has been taken here. TIL
average quota Of the State is set down at IS,
900. A requisition Of men was made on Souti
Carolina, but for what service Is unknown. Th
news Of the seizure and secession of virgini
was received here with great joy. The Old Sc
cession gun was fred in front Of the Courier oi
ice, by the venerable Edmund Rufin. e.
RlcmoND, April ls.-Governor Letcher ha
issued proclamation, dated the l7th inst, re
cognizing the independence OF the Confederat
States; says the President has no right to ca
an extraordinary force against foreign power
and believes that this improper exercise Of fore
against the people should be repelled. He or
ders all the militia 10 bold themselves 10 read
ness for immediate service.