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proclamation Of the President.
$4,000 VOLUNTEERS CALLED FORT
SPECIAL. MEETING OF coSGREssll

WASHINGTON CITY, April Nv here
as, the laws Of the United States have
been, for some time past, and are now, op-
posed, and the execution thereof obstruct-
ed in the States of South Carolina, Geor-
gia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louis
lana and Texas. by combinations too pow
erful to be suppressed by the ordinary
course of judicial proceedings, or by the
powers vested in the Marshals by law,
Now, therefore, |, ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States, in virtue
of the powers in me vested by the Consti-
tuition and the laws, have thought fit to
call forthwith, and hereby do call forth
the MILITIA Of the several States of the
Union, to the aggregate number Of SEF-
ENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, in order to
suppress the said combination, and ''cause
the laws to be duly executed
The details for this object viii be i'm
mediately communicated to the State au-
thorities, through the War Department.
| appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facil-
itate and aid this effort to maintain the
honor, the integrity and the existence of
our National Union, and the perpetuity of
the popular Government, and to redress
the wrongs already too long endured. |
deem it proper to say that the first service
assigned to the forces hereby called forth,
will probably be to REP0SSESS THE
FORTS, places and property which have
been seized from the Union and in every
event, the utmost care will be observed,
consistently with the objects aforesaid, to
avoid any devastation Of, or interference
with, the property, or any disturbance Of
peaceful citizens in any part of the country.
And [ hereby command the persons COM
posing the combinations aforesaid to dis
perse and retire peaceably to their respect
I've. abodes, within twenty days from this
date
Deeming that the present condition Of
public affairs presents an extraordinary
OCCASION" / do hereby convene both
Houses Of Congress. The Senators and
Representatives are therefore summoned
to assemble at their respective chambers,
at twelve o'clock, noon, on Thursday, THE
FOURTH OF july NEXT, then and there
to consider and determine such measures
as, in their wisdom, the public safety and
interest may seem to demand.
In witness whereof l have hereunto set
my hand and cause the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this
fifteenth day of April, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-one, and of the independence Of the
United States the eighty-ffth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President.
WIN. H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
The following are the reauisitions of
the President upon the Governors of the
several States for military to act in the
maintenance of the Union New York,
seventeen regiments; Pennsylvania, six
teen Illinois, six; Indiana, six; Missouri,
four; Kentucky, four; Ohio, thirteen Ten
nessee, two; Massachusetts, two; Wiscon-
sin, one; Minnesota, one; Iowa, one; Con-
necticut, one; Rhode Island, one; Yer
mont, one Maine, one in all 75 regi-
ments Of 1000 men each.
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The War has been commenced The
blow which we have been awaiting, but
which we would fain have averted, has
fallen The so-called Southern Confed-
efacy has plunged the country into a war
that must be, indeed, terrible; for it will
be the death struggle between Freedom
and Slavery.
Hostilities have been precipitated by
the Traitors-with them the dreadful re-
sponsibili.y will rest. But this war now
thrust upon us must be prosecuted to a
stern and definite conclusion No Com
promises nor Concessions will avail now
Stern Justice must be meted out to those
who have incurred the penalty of Treason
which is death-by levying war against
the Federal Government.
Union and Freedom is our battle-cry :;
Disunion and Slavery the Traitors.
Fort Sumter has been lost, but Liberty
is saved. The end is not yet
We give a summary of the news re-
ccived up to the time of going to press =
CHARLESTON, April 12.-The bail has
been opened at last, and war is Inaugural
ted. The batteries on Sulligan's Island.
Morris Island, and other points, opened
on Fort Sumter at four o'clock this morn
ing Fort Sumter returned the fire and
brisk cannonading has been kept up. No
information has been received from the
seaward yet. The militia are under arms,
and the whole Of our population are on
the streets. Every available space facing
the harbor is filed with spectators
April 12-The following is the tele-
graphic correspondence, which took place
between the War Department Of the Con-
tederate Government and General Beaure-
gard, Immediately preceding the COM
mencement of the hostilities. The CORE
spondence grew out of the formal notifca-
tion Of the United States Government
disclosed in General Beauregard's first
despatch.
CORRESPONDENCE.
No /: CHARLESTON, April S.-To
Hon. u. z. Walker, Secretary of War;
An authorized messenger from Lincoln
has Just informed Cow <Pickens and my
self that provisions will be sent to Fort
Sumter peacefully if possible, otherwise by
force.
(Sigped,) G.. G. BEAUREGARD.
No 3 MONTGOMERY, April S.-GEN
G.. c. BEAuREGARD, CHARLESTON If
YOU have no doubt of the authorized char
acter of the agent who communicated to
you the intent of the Washington Govern
ment to supply Fort Sumter by force, you
will at once demand its evacuation; aud if
this Is refused, proceed il such manner as
you may determine, 10 reduce it. Answer
Signed,
L. p. WALKER, SEC. of War.
No. 3. CHARLESTON, April l0.-L. 2.
Walker, Secretary OF War The demand
will lie made tomorrow at 2 O'Clock
(Signed,) G. G. BEAuREaARD
No. 4 MONTGOMERY, April 10.-Gen
Beauregard, Charleston Unless there
are especial reasons connected with your
condition, it is considered proper that you
should make the demand at an earlier |
hour Signed,
L.P. WALKER, Sec of War. J
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rea- Philadelphia is greatly excited
All the newspaper offices have been Wis
tied by mob, who caused the proprietors
to hoist the stars and stripes. The ho-
tells have been served in the same way.
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ALLEGHENY CoUNTY.-An lnnen1s ii.1.
mass meeting of the Union-lovlns Sl:D. GU a.
of Pittsburg, without regard TO Pol'tM.i Mo,.
party, was held at the City Han Oh I.5 Lend end
day night. Resolutions were adop''' tbe
speeches were delivered, uphoidlr6 4.
action of the National Government
legheny is patriotic TO the core.
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LAWRENCE, Mass, April l6-lnF
government this morning apPiJIl Illntcer
,S5 900 for the benefit of those 'Oi''
mg for Freedoms defence.
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No. 5. CHARLESTON. April 10.-L. p.
Walker, Secretary Of War, Montgomery
The reasons are special for twelve
O'Clock. Signed,
@. G. BEAUREGARD.
No 6. CHARLESTON, April l1.-To i.
P. Walker, Secretary Of War:-The de
mand was sent at two o'clock. Allowed
till six to answer.
Signed,
c. G.. BEAuREGARD.
No. 7. MONTGOMERY, April l1.-Gen.
Beauregard, Charleston Telegraph the
reply of Anderson.
Signed,
T. p WAIKFR Sec of War
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neA- James 4. McDougall was = op
elected u. S. Senator, from CallioIn'1, '.,es;
the second ballot. He received q ing r;re.
Nugent, 80 votes; balance were Se"''f g tis
All the Republicans and most - . sup
Democrats of the Douglas members "
ported McDougall.
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W AR BEGUN!

Wv ~ AG -DHo ~ L
THE TRAITORS FIRE THE FInST GUNl
FORT SUMTER ATTACHED!
Anderson Returns tEse Fire!
SUMTER'S WALL BREACHEDl
THE FORT IN FLAMES l-ITs GUNS sILENCED
surrender Of the Fort and Gar
riS0a!
NOT 4 LIFE LOST IN THE CONFLICT.
MAJOR ANDERSON AND HIS COMMAND
EMBARK FOR NEW YORK.
TIE PORT OF CHARLESTON BLOCKADED.
FORT PICKENS RE-ENFORCED.
The Presidents proclamation.
$4,000 VOLUNTEERS WANTED
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PROCLAMATION OF GOV. NOR
GAN

Albany n. Y, April 15-The Legisla-
ture this morning passed bill appropria-
ting three millions to equip twenty
thousand volunteers in addition TO the
present State force, aud Governor Nor
gan has issued his proclamation accord
ingly.
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.LITTLE RHODY" AROUsINGl

Providence, April 14.-Gov Sprague
has rendered to the government the servi-
ces OF the marine artillery and one thous-
and infantry, and offers to accompany them
himself
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WASHINGTON CITY.

April Washington City is being
fortified. Twenty tons of shells and grape
shot were removed from the Washington
Navy Yard to Georgetown to-day, in view
or possible attack on the former CITY
from that direction Several additional
companies were mustered into service to-
day.
HARRISBURG, April Is 5--Edttors Dis
patch: The military companies of West
ern Pennsylvania who have rendered and
those who desire to tender their services
to the Government are notified that tbev
are forthwith required to rendezvous at
Pittsburg, without moments delay be-
md as soon as they arrive to report them
selve to Brigadier General Negley. until
further ordered.
BY order of the Governor, Commander
in-Chief.
j. S. NEaLEY, Brig. Geueral.
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GOV. CURTTN'S OPINION

New York, April IA private letter
from Governor Curtin states that Penn
sylvania can furnish one hundred thousand
men and have them in Washington ia ior-
ty-eight hours if required.
FORTS DELAWARE AND MIFFLTN
Philadelphia, April 13.-The reported
project to sieze Fort Delaware causes ex-
cltement. 1t is now commanded by Cap
tsun Porter, of Virginia, who it is reported
designs resigning if Virginia secedes.-
Fort Mifiiin, the only one in Pennsylvania
is dilapldated affair, now in charge of
Sergeant Bromley and one man. The
naval magazine adjoining Miffiin is ia
charge OF Mr. Blinker, veteran of sixty
years service
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&C, &C., &C.

10000 VOLUNTEERS WANTED
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-09

late Government Of the United States," and in ac
cordance with the jurisdiction therein defined.
4. That all judgments OF the courts OF the late
United States, in this State, heretofore rendered.
condemning nnder said laws any person to punish.
ment, shall remain in full force and effect and all
persons now in custody in any prison or the pen-
tentiary of this State by virtue of said Judgments,
shall remain in custody until the full and complete
execution of said Judgment, unless sooner dis
charged, as hereinafter provided
5. That the power to grant rcprieves and par
dOEs for said crimes and offences, heretofore he
longing to the President of the late United states,
is hereby conferred upon the Governor OF thls
State, with the approval Of the Senate.
g. That the Legislature shall have the power to
amend, alter or abolish, any of the provisions Of
this ordinance.
Z. That no ordinance passed by this ConVen-
ton shall operate as discontinuance OF any
prosecution already commenced under laws Of the
late Government of the United States and the
same shall be continued, prosecuted and punished
in the same manner as if no alteration had been
made in the form Of Government, merely changing
what ought to be changed to conform to the
present ordinance.
The Ordinance was on motion, ordered to be
printed, and was made the special order for Sat
urday (this day. at l o'clock.
Ordinance on Public Lands.
Mr.. Elgee's ordinance regarding the public lands
of Louisiana was called up, and the Convention
proceeded to act upon it.
On the motion to adopt the first section, several
amendments were offered and debate set in; upon
which, the hour being late,
Mr.. Elgee moved an adjournment, and the motion
carried.
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D UEL ON THE TAP IS.


MONTGOMERY, Feb. THE Constitution of the
United States has been adopted by the Southern
Congress- with the sole addition of free trade with
all the world
The Congress has received an official copy of
the act of Alabama, making an appropriation of
five hundred thousand dollars to support the Pro-
vsional Government of the seeded States. But q
very short time is spent in open session.
The Committee on the plan for Provisional
Government presented their report while in secret
session. After discussion of five hours, the Con-
yention adjourned over till II O'Clock to- morrow.
1t is said that there is great unanimity in the
Congress on the plan reported.
Nothing else worthy of interest has transpired.
Latest from Montgomery
MoSTG oMERY, Feb. S.--The Congress sat in
secret session four hours to-day.
1t met again this evening, and it is probable that
important results will be made known during the
night or tomorrow morning.
Only half hour was spent in public session.
The early portion Of the morning was consumed
in prayer, and in the introduction Of some formal
business resolutions.
Gen. Henningsen is at present in the city.
Affairs at Pensacola.
MONTGOMERY, Feb Slater advices from Pen
sacola represent matters as being at stand still
Commissioners from Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis, Feb. 8.-The Legislature of Wis
consin has appointed Commissioners to the Peace
Conference now in session in Washington City.
Secession Procession in Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 8, 8 P. M.-An immense seces.
sion torchlight procession the largest ever held in
this city, is paradng the streets tonight. The ut
most enthusiasm prevails.
Commissioner to Washington.
New York, Feb. S.-Gen Wool passed through
this city yesterday en- route for Washington as
member of the Peace Convention.
Gov. Letcher in Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-Gov. Letcher, in the House
yesterday, was greeted by both the Northern ann
Southern Representatives. He said Virginia woult
not acceptany less guarantee than Mr.. Crittenden
resolutions, and added that his State WOULD ulti
mately secede, unless the demand was complied
with.
The Little Rock, Ark, Arsenal.
VAN BUREN, ARK, Feb. 8.-Tho conductor of tht
Overland mail coach, says the report of the seizure
of Little Rock arsenal is totally false.
vast number of shipwreeks are reported K
have taken place in northern waters.
Adyices from Oregon and Washington Territory
are of no Importance.
Late Sandwich Island adgices state that the
sugar crop is coming in promisngly, but bushes
was extremely dull.
Return Of the South Carolina Commissioners.
WASHINGTON Feb. 8.-Messrs. Hayne and Hall
| the Commissioners to Washington, from South Caro-
| lima, to negotiate with the Federal Government fo
the surrender Of Fort Sumter, left this city to-day
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Special to the New Orleans Crtscent.l
carried.

Special to the New Orleans Crtscen
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 81, 1861.
Mr.. Editor-On yesterday the Commissioner
from South Carolina (Gen. McQueen) was invited
to take his seat alongside of the President of the
Convention, to which he was escorted by q COM
mttee of three, nominated by the President.
Last evening the Convention met in secret ses
sion to determine upon tho Ordinance of seces-
sion, but came to no conclusion as to the form of
the Ordinance.
There seems to me to be a strong inclination on
the part of a large majority of the Convention to
refer back to the people, for their approval, the
Ordinance of Secession, when passed, which will,
think, be done. This arises from the fact that
many of the delegates pledged themselves to that
course.
Gen. Mcqueen will probably address the Con-
vention this evening. The Convention is composed
of fine and intelligent body of citizens.
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HALIFAX, Feb. S.-The Cunard royal mail steam
ship Canada, Capt. Anderson, from Liverpool at
noon Saturday, the 2Gth, and Queenstown on Sun
day evening the 9th ult., arrived at this port to-
day, en- route for Boston.
The Canada has on board 900 in specie on
freight
She brings two days later news than that re-
received by the Anglo Saxon, and the regular
weekly commercial circulars for the business week
ending Friday evening the 25th.
The steamer Australasian, with New York dates
to January 10th, had arrived at Queenstown.
Commercial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 27, P. M.-The sales in the Liv
erpool Cotton market yesterday Saturday con-
slated of COCO bales, including 1000 taken by spec
ulators and for export.
All qualities of cotton, especially the lower
grades, have experienced slight decline, and the
market generally closed dull.
Messrs. James Hewitt & Co. in their circular say
holders generally refused CONCESSIONS
Breadstuffs dull and declining. Provisions dull
LONDON, January 27.-The closing quotations for
Consols to day were OH to for money, and 9.3
for the account.
Political Intelligence.
The London Times says few men called to play
an important political part have been found so
utterly unequal to their situation as President
Buchanan.
A prospectus has been received of an India
Cotton Company. 1t is proposed to purchase cot
ton of the growers direct and endeavor to improve
the process Of picking and cleaning by machinery.
The Galway Steamship Company's mail contract
is suspended till the Goth of March.
Great activity is being carried on in the French
arsenals. The camp at Chalons is to be formed
early in the coming spring. Gen. Mcmahon has
00O0 men under his command.
The Bourse rules firm. Rentes eff. SOC.
The bombardment Of Gaeta was being prose-
cuted with great vigor, and up to the latest &C
counts great damage had been done.
The Sardnians had entered the Roman States,
but were attacked and dispersed.
The rGaetionary troops burnt the Convent Of Car
malta.
Prince Carignan is in the act of taking his de-
parture for Gaeta.
1t was rumored that negotiations were progress.
ing to replace the French troops at Rome by Sar-
dinians.
The typhoid is making ravages at Gaeta.
There are rumors, which the correspondence OF
| Autografa says are unfounded, of disturbances in
| certain provinces of Spain.
A great portion of the expeditonary forces has
reached Hong Kong. Two hundred and fifty Eng
lish and quota of French were left at Tien-tsin.
Lord Elgin and Sir Hope Grant have gone to ia
pan. Baron Gros, the French Ambassador, ant
Minister Ward have been in Canton. The rive
Peiho was completely frozen up.
The rebel force was rapidly augmenting.
Yangtsekiang is infested with pirates. Calcutta
troops have been ordered to Darjeeling, a British
| sanatory station.
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The Convention was in secret session during
most of yesterday. The doors being opened moth
ing of Importance was transacted, il may except
the consideration Of the resolution having for its
object the sending Of Commissioners or Delegates
Gas you please,) to the Convention OF seeded or
seeding States Of the South to be held in Mont
gomery, Ala, on tomorrow, 4th Feb' inst.
Pending the consideration of this resolution the
Convention adjourned till tomorrow (Tuesday)
morning.
It is presumed the Convention will adjourn, in
few days, to March I'd, prox. BLASco.
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GoING TO JAIL on AspEcrLATToY,-The Boston
Traveller notices an incident which could hardly
have occurred oNt of Yankee land. One of the
witnesses for the defense in robbery case at Rox-
bury, declined obtaining bonds, although he could
probably have done SO, but allowed himself to be
committed to jail. Ho will have to stay there three
MONTHS receiving 81 per day and his board. He
will have about $50 at the end of his term of iIu-
prfsonmept treble the sum which he would bayc
been able 10 earn, above his board, as a common
laboTer.
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could nudge it to 1e asnrraaaioa,,, baat;feT ,1os
Of workmanship. ii renrsaanted
was raadA in parts and o,s+ S70n
Allthe goods were fonnd e,5cer4 N !. IL, 80
.kercbiefa Tn all tbare vac ob6a soon s,Y
dresses, ETC.. stolen. the two gfaIiows avTs,sse
gave their names dis Albert 3edaki ana .Tohn Rass.
man.
Upon searching sedski Mr. Tanobonry,s .r,,tgv
box was found il hfs nossession ann n IA l;niy
Of his coat. the mate Of the war eanf,e tbat M.
thieves had lighted, the latter bnrnad dawn caz.
siderably. being found in tte trnnI ~ a.
parts of the clock were stoved Taro s,tioI, -
iewelry were found on aoffnan wbfct, tba Ts.r,
tenant believes were stolen recentIu fr,, ! 49,.
on Circus street.
This is dead thing On Messrs sedal; il, n 1r ~.
man, and they will get their desserts. HOFFMAN 80
watch maker. and worked last year in . ;e,vos,-,
establishment in town. Ee has bpt recert1v O..
rived from Mobile
~
1,I, Z = ohosf fhi'lp
nssenTan sae a"y olieef on h,s'opsfs street.,
roos5 l'yafAs was isss evening Ifaorn1ea 0y MIs-
N'iie y VIZ s'4ssiFfs Dy she ilfe p sae
previous uay' on fatlpaFE stfeet) that q mahogany
raining oi some Vaiue was missing out OF her hoase
ureeh"aiI, haVihg dnflng the day noticed grizzly
OLD man. DIRTY anu ragged as rag-pickers carry
ing Oh cnarred remnants rom the ruins Of the fire,
coneaded to follow hira up and search his
premises.
ihe oia man was tound " ms shanty, On Che Dry
aces street sac OF the sinafe; 3 baek shanty and
Eretched ora pace. he denied having he ma
hogany; pat tns oiIlceF pfoseeaea % search fhe
premises. WHIST the seafeh was gong on, she-
olneef saw the ola man steai ont with fSo clgaT
oo1es ne iolo"ed me ola man quiesly, ana ll faF
enough 10 see nm enteF the prlYy ana slnk Ihe
DoAes tLfough the ne hoe IN tie seat. Wheh she esA
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eciai to the New Orleans Crescent !

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. l. 1861.
Mr.. Editor Gen. Houston has receded from his
Union position and now acts in the greatest har-
mony with the Convention.
He announces himself in readiness to place him
self at the head of the Texas military to defend the
action of the people on the Ordinance of Secession
Gen. Houston is the most expedient man that ever
lived
The ordinance meets with general appreciation.
WALTON.
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FIRE THIS moRNtRe.

At2 O'Clock this morning fire broke ont in the
rear part of Mrs. Miles boarding house, On
Natchez street. No. 16. near Tehoupitoulas. The.
fremer were quickly on hand, and eombatted HE
flames with their usual bravery. i
At first, the fire threatened the destruction os
that block, one of the heaviest blocks in the way
of business in the city. Had the fremen not snc-
ceeded in getting on good squelch Of the. 6 eI-
tract Of the Mississippi" the old Bonnabe1l
drug store, and the new St. James Hotes, and
numerous other valuable and highly esteemed
institutions, would have had TO send in thsiT
funeral bills to the Insurance Companies.
As we close our report the fire is going down, IN
the back part of the boarding -house, where il
started and no prospect Of anything more burning.