Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-05-01
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] NNllNlNAAlhH ~ lAiN hNlN III S'NNA"
mcnt as well rs in private circles IN
consequence OF the news received in
regard 10 the course of the Virginia
Convention on the question Of scccs'
sion,
1t is stated positively that Union
lists of the Virginia Convestion will
on tomorrow the 10th, bring in
secession ordinance, and cordially
unite with the sccessionists in pass
ing it,
The chief authority for this state
mcnt is dispatch TO that effect re-
ccivcd by Mr.. Toombs, Confederate
Secretary of States, from Mr., Robt
l.. Scott, distinguished member OF
the Virginia Convention, and ono oi
of the leading Seccssionists in that
State.
MONTGOMERY, April 16.-Gcn,
Pillow has arrived here for the pur-
pose of offering President Davis n
division ofTcnncssee troops. Every
body is encouraged by the news from
Virginia.
President Davis means to make
his head quarters at Richmond in
10 days with Gen. Bcauregard as
second in command.
The Cabinet received Lincoln's
proclamation amid bursts Of laugh
ter. The Secretary of War will call
out thirty-two thousand more troops
to-day to meet Lincoln's men.
From Virginia.
RICHMOND, April l3.-In the State
Convention an amendment to the
fifth section was offered and adopt
ed, not t. affect the Southern sepa-
rated States. The surrender of Fort
Sumter was discussed at some length.
At meeting held in Alexandria to
form n homo guard, resolutions
were adopted to resist aggression.
RICuMoND, April 16.-Thc CON
vcntion was in session with closed
doors all day.
A telegram from Gov. Pickens TO
II. A. Wise says that cleren vessels
are off the bar and are stopping YES
sells engaged in The regular trade.
The Richmond Whig substituted
the Virginia flag this morning for
the stars and stripes. The papers
express confidence that Gen. Scott
will resign.
RlcnMoND, April 16.-The ordi
nance of secession will most certain
ly pass the Convention within two
days. The Governor has received
rcquisition of 5000 men. Lin
coins war proclamation was receiv-
ed with eXecration. The public is
fearfuIly excited and say the militia
ry would sooner die than respond.
NORFOLK, April 16.-There was
rejoicing here over the fall OF fort
Sumpter.-One hundred guns were
fired in honor of the event.
An order has been received to fit
out the Merimac Immediately, and
tow out all vessels from this point
ALEXANDRIA, April 16.-The num-
Der of sccessionists has vastly in
creased since the receipt of Lincoln's
war proclamation.
Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE, April 15.-The re-
cent news has so considerably par
alyzed the people, that they have
not yet recovered, Companies are
in the act of enlisting for the South
ern Contederacy. 1t is rumored
that several start tomorrow. The
citizens generally deplore the po-
sitions Of Lincoln's proclamation.
LOUISVILLE, April 16th.-Gov.
Beriah Magottin, of this State pos
itively refuses to supply the Ken
lucky quota Of troops as requested
in Lincoln's proclamation.
A meeting of 5000 citizens to-
night enthusiastically adopted re-
solutions unanimously that Ken
lucky would not permit the march
ing of troops against the seeded
States through her territory, de-
nouncing Lincoln's war policy and
uniting her destiny with the South
if war must come, endorsing Cover
nor Magoffin's response to Mr.. Cam
eron, Secretary of War, sympathiz-
ing with the patriotic men in the
free States, and recommending to
arm Kentucky Immediately.
PADUcAH, KY, April 16.-The
following resolutions were passed
to-day at an immense meeting OF
the citizens of Paducah, Ky, ire
spcctive of party, by a unanimous
vote.
Whereas, Such is the threatening as
pcct of public affairs and civil war, so i'm
minent it is on the part of prudence and
/ patriotism, that the people Of Kentucky
/ should take prompt measures TO place the
4 State in condition to defend her rights,
I her hoxor. and her soil, and for that pur-
pose, and such others as circumstances may
render necessary Therefore,
Resoioed, That we recommend to the gov
ernor to Immediately convene the General
Assembly.
Rcsoired, That in the contest now exist
ing between the North and South we are
unhesitatingly with the south in sympathy,
in interest and in action.
Resolred, That the Governor be requested
to issue his proclamation for the election
Of delegates to a Convention to meet in
Frankfort. at as early day as practicable,
to take into consideration the position of
Kentucky and her future destiny.
Rssolped further. That we do call upon
the whole people Of our beloved common
wealth to ignore all party feelings and
fUrr every rarfv FreIglICe Il this l0uE d