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Ernnn NaW Yarnr.

NEW YORK, April lS.-The Herald SAYS the Char
lesion correspondent of the Times was saved bv the
British Consul protecting him, and threatening to
send for the British feet if he were not released as
he was British subject. He was Immediately re-
leased and furnished with passport
The crowd st Brooklyn last night senarated in
good humor, after seeing the American flag display
ed from various newspaper offices. Col. Ellsworth
Is organizing Zouave Regiment of 800 picked men
from the Fire Department exclusively. The fremen
at Brooklyn are also forming regiment at Jersey
city; the Zouaves have volunteered. and at New
York the German Turner's have rendered their SER
vices. The whole Hudson Brigade of New Je, sev.
has also volunteered. The 55th regiment last night
waited the arrival of the Boston Regiment 10 tender
the Boston boys soldiers welcome
The Governor has accepted the services of the
Scott Life Guards. The 10th regimentof Highland
ers unanimously ten Tered their services last night
Drills were held in nearly every armory last night
1t anticipated that the 9TH regiment will take over
1000 men to Washington tomorrow.
Inc Massachusetts regiments arrived this morn
ing, oreakfasting by regiments at the Aston House
metropolitan. and St. Nicholas. They marched down
broadway at ii O'Clock, amid the widest enthusi-
asm Flags are flying from every store, AMI defen-
ing cheers and cries OF God bless you" were fire.
quently uttered. They embark at O'Clock direct
for Washington
New YORK, April ls.-The steamer Baltic. from
charleston Bar of the Sth inst came up to-day and
anchored off the batteries at P. NJ to-day The
Baltic had flying from her mainmast the flag of
Fort Sumter, and from her foremost that from Fort
Moultre. The Harriet Lane, Captain Faunce sail
ed, IN company with her troops and the Pochahou-
tas for Norfolk, Virginia The Powhattan was not,
nor had she been at Charleston. The Pawnee did
not arrive at Charleston until after the surrender of
Fort Sumter. During the whole time the feet re-
manned off the bar the wind blew gale from the
southeast rendering the fleet useless so far as Fort
Sumter was concerned.
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The war Preparations at the North

LAFAYETTE, April IS.-Captain Taylor's companv
the second from Lafayette, left for Indananos hi,
afternoon, accompanied by the Tippecan6e Artl
lery.
The Courier is issued to-day on a half sheet in con-
sequence of the enlistment this morning OF most NJ
its compositors Other companies are forming.
CIRCLevILLE, April l8.-COmpany H., Captain Ma.
sor numbering about ninety men, left for Columbus
this morning The streets were filled with peonla
TO see the boys off, TO wish them WELL and bid them
good bye.
INDIANAPOLIS, April Is.-The City Council tonight
appropriated $4,000 for the benefit of the volunteers
from this city and county.
HARRISBURG, April lS-Trains are leaving with
troops as fast as they are prepared.
Lewis W. Hail. of Blair comfy was elected
Speaker Of the House this morning.
The Governors war proclamation will be issued
tomorrow.
Five hundred volunteers left via the Northern
Central Railroad for Washington this morning
Seven hundred men arrived to-day and were sent
forthwith.
The Governor ordered out General Pattersons'
division.
Six thousand stand of arms are expected here to-
day.
Both houses of the Legislature met in convention
at the hall OF the House this morning to hear the
Star Spangled Banner sung
The refrain was Joined in by all the members
and the galleries amid the widest cheering and en-
thuslssh' Inc same was afterwards sung in the
senate anu IN poth caSee the members and Specta-
tors seemed mad with patriotic deyotion
Both Houses have adjourned sinsdjs
PHILADELPHIA, April lS-Bishon Wood to5av
raised the American flag over the dome of the ney
Catholic Cathedral on Logan Square. the dome be-
ing $50 feet high. O
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Frotn vvaah,nr,o,.


WASHINGTON, April I7.-Ednond C. Darlington.
formerly Of Virginia was to-day appointed AttOr-.
ney General for the District Of Columbia /: j n
Fleming. Attorney for the Eastern District Of Ten.
nesse; George Leonard Davis, Paymsster Of the
Navy.
Col. Lee Jones' today resigned his commission az
Adjutant General Of the Militia of the District Of
Columbia.
Messrs. Carlisle and Dent delegates to the vir-
ginia State Convention arrived here this morning
They are of the strongest Union sentiments. And
their presence here at this time occasions much sur
prise. They say there is no further use for them in
the Convention. Mr. Carlisle remarked that he left
Richmond asad man. Il IS the intention of the war
Department to muster men enough in the District to
yield force approaching $4,000 men. The soldiers
of the war of 1872 are about adopting a military
organization and offering their services for the de-
tense of the sest of Government
A special Government messenger has inst ayr ;vod
from Fort Pickens.
WASHINGTON April ls.-The War Department off,
cialy announces the establishment of new Miletary
Department to be called the Department of Wash
ington.
Major Cralle Paymaster Of the Army RESIGNED
his commission to-day.
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Southern Rights Meeting.

At meeting of the citizens of Franklin, held il
| the Court House Wednesday evening, VIM. Cum
| minis called to the chair, and on motion, a com
mittee appointed TO draft resolutions, consist
| ing of o. F. Atkeson, John l.. House, Sam. Cook
and James p. Hammer, The committee retired, du-
ring which time Col V. X. Stevenson and Mr.. II. E.
Jones NJ dressed the meeting in an eloquent and
at rring NAME in behalf of the South. At the
clusion IL tuelr remarks, the committee reported
tn. following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS The present Administration, in its mad
fanatcism has seen fit TO attempt coercion of the
Southern States by the strong arm of military force
thereby establishing virtual military despotism
contemplating a. otaiubversion of theirI liberty and
as the Northern section votes arms and money for
this fell attempt dsregarding the moderation of the
Border States conemning their proposals for paci-
fea'i n aad acting with peridy aud t-eachery 70
them.
ReSolved, That it now behooves the State
of Tennessee to stand by her Southern sis
tiers, she has already declared through her
Legislature in answer to the State of New York
Resolved. That the Governor should convene the
Legislature to efectually and equip the militia
placing the State on such War footing as will enable
it to resist any invasion of her soil and render such
assistance to the South an identity of interest
and community of blood demands.
Resolved That Tennesseeans will never be agents in
their own subsection and in placing the yoke on
their own necks
In addition to the foregoing the following resolu-
ton was proposed by DR.. John S. Park and unani>
mously adopted.
Resolved That in order 10 facilitate the meeting
of Convention at the earliest day possible we sug-
gest that the people should hold primary meetings,
put forward candidates in every county for election
and that the legislature be requested to legaze the
election and appoint meeting of the delegates
without delay to consider their relation to the late
United States.
After the reading of the resolutions a number of
al lvar fO- do
tense of their country.
One old gray haired citizen with head bloom
ing for the grave, said Ii not too young he would
enlist!" and proposed motto Southern Rights |
Dr. Southern Graves! :"
On motion of Sam J. Cook. the Weekly Revietr |
and Nashville papers were requested to publish the
of the meeting.
Meeting adjourned till tonight Apr. 18th.
VIM CUNNNs, Chairman.
JAS. IL. OTEY, Secretary.
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Prom RaIrImnra

BALTIMORE, April 49, Capt Pearson, of the Nor
folk steamer arrived here this morning He re-
ports that the main entrance to the harbor of Nor
folk has been obstructed by the sinking of small
boats, by order of Gov. Letcher. Capt Pearson
says he obliged to go over the fats. and states
the object of sinking the boats is to prevent the
Government vessels from leaving as ordered.
A party of Secessonists, on Federal Hill. raised
the secession flag at no0n and commenced firing a
salute. In a few moments the working men from
all the foundres in the vicinity hearing the report.
rushed on them, tore down their flag. spiked the
gun, and threw it into the river The Secessionists
fled in CONSERVATION, and the flag was torn in tat
tiers. The enthusiasm was universal for the Union.
Not less than 5000 persons were present!
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TIE GIDEON GrARD The Rev. W. 7. Harris. mas
tor of the first Methodist Church, says the Memphis
zation of a company under the above title. Five
of his brother ministers of the Gospel viz: the
ReFerends, S. II. Moore, d. NJ. r. Collins. Robert
Martin, Joseph B. Harris and james Young have
already enrolled their names, and intend shoulder
ing their muskets IN the cause. Mr., Harris and
the worthy pastor named cannot be too highly com
mended for their pun pose. An incentive will be
given our military movements by this one which
will swell the gallant hosts ofthe South to number
scarcely comprehensive A meeting of the press
ent members and those desiring to join them, will be
held Tomorrow afternoon at thres O'Clock, at the
Office Of w. P. Wilson, Esq.
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DupIlcIry of the Liucoln Aom,n,.,,.,,.,

II.
That the administration at Washington :. :. uo
tended pacific policy, has practsed deliberate Do
ceptlon, is now too apparent for question Wb.+
the Washington correspondent of the New york
Times says, in the subjOned extract from his lo,.o
of the 18th, is no doubt true:
There is no foundation for the lonpstor;os .o,5
the original purpose of the Government 70 VI
Fort Sumter. Mr. Lincoln has not entertonaS M
such purpose. He has entertained no pnrnoso h,,
to maintain possession of the Government nrorot,'
and enforce the laws All statements that neqo,;:
tions were entered upon for the departure of Na;o.
Anderson command were mere canards got up for
the purpose OF covering political defeats The
policy OF the administration never depended mon
the contingency of evacuation Itwas fixed within
ten days after Mr. LincOln's inauguration. If evil
dence were wanting of this, it would be found in
The fact that me government tOeS prepared TO dispatch
S9eh qIdnes ?f men and material as left the port of
Aeis York 1citlin four days
The rapid shipment of supplies, men and NUM-
tlons, 1ods The result OF foTetoug and previous peo
end of means long before matrred.
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RELEASE or "NENo," OF THE fENsAooiA OBSEkt hR
aNar,o ;, 1J;oe Matthews the enterprisng War
rington correspondent of the Pensacola Observer,
was arrested BY order Of Gen. Bragg, and brought
to this city Monday on tia charge OF having COM
municated intelligence through one OF ms Ietters
which gave the enemy notice OF preparation ITr an
attack on Fort Pickeas Mr.. Matthew'S was releas-
ed from custody the Cabinet doubtless regarding ms
act ss of indiscreton. Mr. NJ. is considered, py
-hose who know HIM best as an enthusiastic Soath-
erner, and in his haste 10 furnish agreeable news
Tor local paper perhaps never thought of its inu-
rlous eject. Those who have read "Nemo'E" lat-
lers extensively published by the press will GER
tany De slow 70 suspect him of any hostile intent
70 the Oonfederate STATES. lie is resident of War
Hngto3, and all his sympatdes and interests would
Seem 10 be warmly identified with the Southern
1orcss.--AontgOnTy advertiser, zpgE ~
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From washington.

WASHINGTON, April lS-The Clerks of the State
Department have formed guard for the protection
OF the building. The Treasury and other depart
ment clerks are similarly ordered in respect to their
departments. The Government is making expedi-
tious preparations for all emergencies.
Governor Leteher refuses to comply with Lin
coins demand for troops.
force lett Richmond last night for Harper's
Ferry Other companies Joined it on the route 1t
is thought that the armory has been taken.
When PendegFast sscertained that the Norfolk
harbor was INSTRUCTED he placed his ships broad
side to Norfolk and Portsmouth and threatened TO
level both places unless the distractions were re
moved. The citizens complied with his demand.
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sr CLARA.
Arouse Tennesseansi the foeman Il nigh.
Awake Tor the war-torch iilumines our sky
Asrkl The csshing or STEEL aud the csnnons deep roar
Tell the North and the South are united no more.
Then stand to your arms, or your State Is unaore,
Let your slcords be taoHsasds your hears only one
Aroused ere the. black Northern banner Of Death,
o'ershads VS. your land and the Pessilent breath
OF the aoar-dsncn blight in his mercilcss wrath,
The fa.rest life blossoms that bloom IN his path
Ero the smoke Of your dwellings the heavens o5rcure,
and your plains rivers valleys, pupied with gore
Then swskr in the pur. Southern heavens 50 bright
Let azotssr star clean, and its beautiful light,
Shine beaeoa OF safeH Ger factions wild sea.
And proclaim to the world that brave 7eanesses
Her honor conhdes to each true loyal son,
Whilst their sarords fash In fsoEsards but their 5sa,fs
5sds as oasi
BIRDS NEsr corTAsE, Nashville April 18th, 1861.
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NEWS PROM PENsACoLA-Mr A. G. Nicholson. a
delegate from the county of Escambia TO the Fiori
da state Convention, arrived in this city Yesterday
evening, direct from Pensacola and reports tn at
General Bragg had laid an embargo upon all the
vessels IN that harbor, including the mail steamship
GaIVeSfon' W. hutchius, master. There were per-
haps twenty vessels In the harbor at the time
they were placed under embargo.
Mr. n. likewise states tESt he met six hundred
additional troops at the junction. They we're from
Mobile, and on their way TO Pensacola.-Nopt7o1a-
sTy Advertiser, april II.
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From Canada.

QUEBEC, April lS.-In Parliament last night, Mr..
McDougal one of the leaders of the Opposition from
Upper Canada stated that if the evils now existing
In consequence of the union with Lower Canada
were not otherwise remeded, an alliance between
Upper Canada and the Northern States was likely to
be formed
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pa,ooIAmarrON BY THE GOVERNOR.

WHEREAS an alarming and dangerous usurpa-
ton of power by the President OF the United States
hiss nreciprtated state Of war between the soVer-
eign States of America.
Therefore, l. IsHAx G. HARRIS. Governor of the
State of Tennessee, by virtue of the power and au
tbority in me vested by the Constitution, do here
by require the Senators and Representatives, of the
two houses Of the General Assembly of said State,
70 convene at the Capitol in Nashville. on Thursday
the 18th day of April inst 1861, at II O'Clock NJ 10
Ieeislate upon such subjects as may then be sub
mitted to them.
- In testimony whereof, 1 have hereunto
Il the State to be affixed at the Department at
~ Nashville, on this the 18th day Of April A
d. 1861. IsHAM G. HARRIS.
By the Governor:
i r Paw Cacretorv ~ State
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"a. RAr. Secretarr Of statc.
ACTION! ACTION!t


ACTIONy ACTIONgG
Tennesseeans 10 the IL scue OF Tennessee,
1t oan not too earnestly be urged upon the people
of every neighborhOod in Tennessee to organize,
arm and prepare for the fight, without moments
delay. The time for argument and mere declama-
ton has passed The people are now called on to
act and act promptly. 1t is deeply to be regretted
that the Legislature did not at Its last session. take
the proper steps to place the commonwealth in
complete and efficient state Of military prepare
ton. But regrets are now useless, and the
people must prepare themselves at once,
as best they can, without waiting for the Iegisla
ture. Let military companies be formed every
where and drilled daily, using such arms as they
can find In the meantime, we can assure them
that our State authorities will not be inactive.
Every means will be used to secure improved arms
in the shortest possible time that practicable Let
the military organization go in every county and
district An hour is not to be lost. We may be
called on to defend our homes and our fresides
sooner than many of us expect The attitude of
the people is revolutionary, and the vengeance
Of the LINCOLN Government may be expect
ed to be directed against them. We should
not be surprised at attempt to take military pos
session of the State, to prevent volunteers from be-
ing organized to sustain the South. The usurpations
Washington demonstrate that the constitution is
dead letter with the Government We repeat
let our people thoroughly prepare for the fight,
as to be ready to meet the Invader at the border
with Tennessee's "bravest and BEST and throw
themselves on tSe very "crest of the battle" to
chastse the insolent and tyranncal foe and if need
be, to march and meet him beyond our borders
Tennesseans! arouse yourselves to action, arm and
ORGANIZED
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Land for sale

with Deed o Trust made to ne on the an Of
February. 1851, will sell TO the highest bder =, ~
house u Nash lille On 9sth day Of May 1911 the trss or
Pss ,ne sc OF ano conveyed ng in ali two
tween said river and des Ferry turnpike road 70 Dsvson
CO MY The tra,t Of lid Props to seI 4. one s,
ne best fsrmrs IN the county, With
aud With al other necessary ont tuildg The soil suns
in point OF fertility about half cleared and ire sl. -
timber, such be slrpas quantity or ouatv an
the sane number Of There Is about half az he nat
with no incumhTarce nron It, the other hiss en ces
title viii be given to the pu chaser free from redemption
N b hyde resides the premises has co-psn,a
small crop and DESTROYS of remaining the eud m @
year. and will reasonable rent TO the purchaser Tbs
OF this sale win be Thirty ave HuDded Dollars cash. hs
an,e at the rate OF rwent FIVE Hundred Dollars o
lein retained. EYDY -
apI D-twId q Trustee NJ N 2 II,da
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Union Meeting Lop,sv,ua

LOUISVILLE, April ia large Union meeting was
held here last night. Addresses were delivered by
Guthrie and others. Resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted declaring Kentucky soil sacred against
the hostile tread of either the Federal or Confede>
rate forces, and that Kentucky should legally arm
herself for defence
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From Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY. April, H.-Charleston has taken
100000 Of the loan at par: 81 100000 was paid
in chash. New Orleans took s27OO 600 at par, and
the people have not done subscribing at either place
Mobile took $4,000. Ali were taken by small bid
ders. The capitalists hold Of TIL tomorrow
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HEADoUARTERs 2D DIVISION TENNESSEE MuITI..)
Nashville, April 18th, 1861.
me Volunteer Military Companies of the
DVso OF Tennessee Militia, hereby ordered to
report forthwith to the commander the division the
Jour the subSr and description Of
OF commssou, &c This apply to an nov
organzng to report when completed
+ CHEATHAM,
Major General 2d Division Tennessee Militia,
aplo Nashville, Tenn.
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WAR NOTICE.

Nkon and al er this date. will oil airy de.
seripuon DDS, unless accenT ei with the Cash.
neng Obliged now to for every article
our nds and The public generally Iecessy
THIS course on our Gu stock fGoce les
sonAres Is nov fu we'll assorted and Dealers will
md our Houss the place to purchase
THOMPSON, sPERRY CO..
spEzO-U No "a Earket street.
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From PhIIndeIDhtn
EFnfsl HRrnAshnrw

PHnADADELPHIA, April lS-The City Council has
appropriated sl25,OOO for the support of the fami-
lies of volunteers.
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CHARLESTON, April 1.-THE iron battery of Cum
ming's Point is being taken down to-day. Tie guns
and rlhed cannons are to be removed to ports com
manding the channel The work of tearing down
and clearing out Fort Sumter continues.
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From Charleston.

HARRISBURG, April ls.-l5, 900 troops win be here
by Saturday. The Governor has called out another
regiment
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CORN AND Hay.

LOTION sale OF Express PACKAGE Miscellaneous Ar
IN ueies, this morning at 10 o'c och. by
ap20-It Benz r SHIELDS n 60
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Notice TO the Citizens of the Seventh
District.
WILL receive the OF all those who are disnezad Fl
4 to enlist their names for the purpose Of 81
DEFENDING SOUTHERN RIGHTS. III
and rendering their services to the Governor disposed M
OF as he may see proper. Ilh
viii attend at the former site Of the Toll Gate
at Tuseaium Church, Nolensville Turnpike.
spls. Capri u HENKIE In
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STB Your dispatch of the 18th inst making
call on me for four regiments of men for immediate
service, has been received There can be appre-
hended no doubt but that these are intended to
form part of the PRESIDENTS army to make war
upon the people of the Seeded States Your reuui-
sition in my opinion, is illegal unconstitutional and
revolutionary in its object, and inhuman and dia-
bolical, and cannot be complied with. Not one man
will the State of Missouri furnish to carry on such
an unholy crusade. ISignedl C. F. JACKSON,
Governor of Missouri
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Plan OF Operations Against the
South!

LIEUT.. SLEMMER SUPERSEDED /!
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SA0 BAGS prime Whits Corn
OtbND 100 bales fine Tinsthy Bay,
Just received and for aisle low for cash.
apfH0 4 COMBS Z MARTIN
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Governor JacsksOn's Reply 10 the Score.
tary of War.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. Missouri, !

ST. LOUIS, April 1.-THE Journal publishes the
following reply from Governor jackson to Secreta-
ry Cameron.
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1 Extensive Military Preparations!
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TIE SOUTHERN PORTS TO BE BLooKADED,
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AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON


TITS GREAT SCARE
1 Extensive Military Preparations!
The Hob Spirit Displaying Itself.
SOUTHERN MEN COMPELLED TO LEAVE
WASHINGTON. as
Two Regiments rendered by
Kentucky!
THE SOUTHERN PORTS TO BE BLooKADEDf
PROSPECT OF FIGHT AT BALTIMORE!
Plan OF Operations Against the
South.
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The Mob Spirit Displaying Itself,
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SOUTHERN MEN COMPELLED TO LEAVE
WASHINGTON. DIS
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PROSPECT OF A FIGHT AT BALTIMORE
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Young Mems CnPissian Assoetaeo..
McAllistor, P; z BrightxeIl, O 9; PL NieboI r
clock. :"