The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-19
The News.

The secession ofvirgnia from the Union, the re-
fusal Of her Governor to comply with the requisi-
ton for troops the reported seizure Of Harper's
Ferry and the Gosport Navy Yard by the seces-
sionsts, together with rumors that Governor Wise,
at the head Of the rebels was marching
on the capital, created intense excitement,
not only In Washington, but throughout
the country, yesterday. The excitement was
greatly augmented by the report that deter
mined resistance would be made at Baltimore to
the passage Of troops through that city. Later
accounts confirmed the statement as to the seces-
sion of Virginia. The ordinance passed the Conven.
ton, but seven votes being cast against it. Those
faithful friends of the Union were compelled, it is
said, to Zee for their lives from Richmond. The ru
NOR of the seizure of Harpers Ferry is contradcted
A despatch from Baltimore states that all was
Quiet there at five o'clock yesterday afternoon,
and the government at q later hour had received
no intelligence Of its capture. The Gosport Navy
Yard Is still in possession Of the government
forces, and Com. Pauldng reports that it is
likely to remain so. The federal capital is now
in a position to repel any attack that the
reyoutionists may make. Nearly all the able
bodied residents and strangers there are under
arms. Though an attack is expected, there are
no fears as to the result. With regard to Baltimore,
it is only necessary to state that the troops from
Harrisburg and Massachusetts, passed through
that city yesterday without molestation, and that
q party of rebels who hoisted secession flag
and attempted to fire salute, were set upon by
a number of indignant mechanics who spiked the
gun and tore the flag to tatters.
The gallant Seventh regiment will leave this
city this afternoon at three o'clock for Washing
ton. The Twelfth regiment has been accepted by
the government and will leave for the same des
tination without delay.
The volunteer movement is progressing with
great spirit, and we have to record to-day many
extensive additions to the organizations already
mentioned, while several new ones were instituted
Yesterday. The Fire Department have nobly re-
sponded to the call for their services and the plan
for their organization into a Zouave corps has
been most thoroughly effected. detailed re-
port Of the military movement in the city appears
in the appropriate columns.
The steamer Baltic and revenue cutter Harriet
Lane arrived at this port yesterday, bringing Major
Anderson and the garrison Of Fort Sumter. A
full account of their reception is given ia our
columns this morning.
Some Of the troops from the Baltic were sent
back to Governors and Bedoe's islands yesterday,
while the soldiers from Fort Sumter still remain
on board the vessel. 1t is probable that they will
be sent to Fort Hamilton to-day.
The passage of the Massachusetts, troops through
this city yesterday was marked with almost un-
paralleled excitement and enthusiasm. We must
refer our readers to our other columns for par
ticulars.
There was good deal of conversation yester
day in commercial circles regarding an order said
IN hoyc haa hy oil Of
port t. grant no more clearances for Southern
ports
The Board of Councimen met last evening, and
adopted a series Of resolutions supporting the
federal government in putting down the civil war;
rendering the Governors Room to Major Ander.
son. and requesting him to sit for his portrait; Civ
ing permission to the clerks to leave their posts to
join the volunteers and expressing the wish to do
all they can to support the families of the volun
teers during their absence.
At special meeting Of the Board of Super.
visors, held yesterday, resolution was unani-
mously adopted granting leave Of absence to their
Chief clerk, Mr.. Joseph B. Young, who is an officer
OF the Seventh regiment. Mr. Young, who has
served the Board faithfully for some time, was de-
sirous Of joining his regiment and going to Wash
ington with them; hence the permission.
Ahc SeenmShip hcudI, from Liverpool the |
morning of the 18th inst, arrived at Halifax yester.
day forenoon, bringing one days later European
advices.
The news IL extremely warlke. The London
Globe says that Europe has never peen more agi. !
tated since 1s47. A despatch from Paris states
that all the French marshals had been summoned
to attend an extraordinary council Of war at Paris
on the 9th Of April.
II is reported that France had offered to sup.
port the cession Of venetia to Italy.
The London Standard Of the 4th inst. says
I'VE learn, although no authority is vouchsafed,
that the customs authorities at Havre had notified
that ships from the seeded States would be re-
ceived on the same footing as those sailing under
the Stars and stripes.'"
The commercial intelligence is not important |
The Liverpool cotton market closed on the 9Th |
INST. at an advance Of one eighth Of penny on |
previous quotations. Sales for the day 10000 |