Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-12

degree Dy bogus 0lSpatCneS from CnarleStOn OF a
battle in the vicinity of Fort Sumpter There is
are connected with precautionary measures for the
defence of the capital from an apprehended attack
from Il e South The federal forces in Washington
are to be strengthened this week by at least ad
ditonal artillery company.
New ORLEANS, April 9.
The Cabinet at Montgomery has called on each
of the Confederate States for 1000 troops except
Florida 1900. The Commissioners to Washington
have announced their intention to return immed-
ately.
CHARLESTON, April 9, P. NJ.
Lieut.. Talbot was detained at Florence at least
twelve hours. Permission for a provision ship to
enter the port was refused. Martial law was ex-
pected to be proclaimed. The Commissioners at
Washington have telegraphed to Gov. Pickens that
war is inevitable.
CHARLEsToN, s. c., April o, P. NJ.
Prodigiou preparations processing. Wigfall
is serving as a common soldier. No war vessels are
outside SO far as known.
HARRISBURG, April 8.
The Republican caucus is in session to- night
There is warm debate on the resolution favoring
a Constitutional amendment
New YORK, April 9, 1861.
The Herads Washington correspondent says that
the Government is determined to keep Mai Ander-
son in Fort Sumpter and supply him with provisions
forthwith. portion of the feet will reach
Charleston to day Tuesday for that purpose
There is desire to put additional men in the fort
unless resistance is offered to the attempt to furnish
supplies. The feet will not approach Charleston
with hostile intent but to supply the vessels, and
go prepared to reply promptly to any resistance of
warke character offered to n peaceful approach
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effect to Anderson with orders 10 open his batteries
if the vessels are fired on.
Recruiting is fast going on and at least so, 900
volunteers will be offered from the free States in
few days. Gov. crimson of Ohio, pledges the
support of his State to a vigorous policy and re-
turns home to execute his pledge the moment the
President has official knowledge that any blow has
been struck.
The President will issue Proclamation for an
extra session of Congress.
RICHMOND Va, April 8.
The Unionists and conservatives opposed the
adoption of Preston's resolutions. The preamble
and resolution were adopted-63 to IS. Governor
Wise voted no.
Com. Botlard, Preston, conservative Alex H. H.
Stewart Union, and Geo. W. Randolph secession
list, were appointed commissioners to wait on the
President tomorrow.
WAsHTSGToS April 8.
However much the reports of Southern designs
on Washington may be discredited, it is asserted
that officers high in authority are taking precau-
tionary measures for the safety of the Capitol
The anxiety to hear from Sumpter and other South
ern points where conflicts apprehended is in
tense.
MONTGOMERY, April 8.
The Cabinet has been session all day, and some
thing serious is anticipated to be on the tapis I'm
portant news is expected here from the COnfede-
rate State Commissioners at Washington.
WASHINGTON, April s.-The State Department to-
day replied to the note of the Southern Commission
ers declining to receive them officially. The Seere-
tary of State expressed peaceful policy the part
of the Government declaring its purpose TO defend
itself only when attacked. This reply requires
continuation of the correspondence 1t is thought
the Commissioners will not leave for some days.
CHARLESTON, April s.-Anderson's mail has not
been stopped only his supplies
All vessels have been ordered out Of range of the
guns of Sumtes and Sulivans Island.
The floating battery sailed tonight to point near
Sumter.
Business is suspended, and the excitement is
fearful.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-An officer of the army
stated to-day that the first collision would probably
occur in Charleston harbor He says the Govern
ment having decided to evacuate Fort Sumter, they
were about to send order how it should be done
but Gen Beauregard and Gov. Pickens refused to
accept the plan of evacuation. What order or plan
was proposed was not fully known. II is understood
they wanted to leave small force to protect the pro
perity of the United States.
The Carolinians peremptorily refused. They de-
mand an unconditional surrender. These facts were
laid before the President who decided that unless
they accepted the order pan the fort would
not be evacuated.
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principle port in the confederated States-commenc-
ing at Charleston and ending at the mouth of the
Mississippi
1t is aid that, il an attack be made at Sumter,
an attempt will be made TO throw re-enforcements
into it. They don't expect to succeed, but will
make an effort.
Fort Pickens they intend TO hold at all haz-
ards.
CHARLESTON, April 6.-The public are by no means
disappointed by the recent news of warlike move
ments The Confederacy is ready to receive its Wis
itors in any form.
The supplies of Fort Sumter are not yet Of. Az
fairs, however, appear to be eliminating.
PETERsBuRG, Va, April 6.-The excitementis very
great and the news is discussed every corner.
All ar willing it should come and all say that vir-
ginia must go out Of the Union.
FALL RIVER, Mass, April e.--The wooden mill
and Machinery Of the Dunlap Manufacture Compa-
was destroyed by fire last night The stock Of dry
goods was mostly saved Insurance $4,000.
MONTGOMERY, April 6.--The people are pleased at
the prospects Of brush and all faces bright with
anticipation.
AUGUSTA, Ga, April 6.--Little reliance Is placed
in the dispatch from the North respecting war pre-
paratons, but il is universally conceded that all pre-
fer such policy to suspense.
New oaLHASs April o.--The report that war
vessels have been ordered 10 the mouth Of the Miss
issippi has created considerable excitement.
! NoETotS VA April 5.-The schooner Lucy R.