New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-07
Letters of Marquc and Rep1isal.

MONTGOMERY, May 6.-In Congress to-day Mr..
Curry, of Alabama, presented bill fixing the time
for an election of Representatives to Congress,
also providing for the election of President and
Vice President under the Permanent Constitution
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
| An act passed, from which secresy was removed
recognizing the existence of war with the United
States, and concerning letters of marque and re-
| prisal, and prize goods.
| The preamble rectes the acts of Lincoln and
his proclamation, and that it is necessary for the
Confederate States to accept the war thus com
menced by the North.
| The act authorizes the granting of letters o
| marque and reprisal on certain goods. A proYisc
announces the doctrine that free ships make fret
goods, and thirty days allowed for Federal yes
| sells now at the ports of the Confederate States
| for the purpose of lawful commerce, to return tt
| their homes.
| Five per cent of the prize money is decreed as
| q fund for the widow and orphans of those killed
| on private armed vessels and to support the
wounded.
Secession Of Arkansas.
LITTLE Rock, May 6.-Ed. GreSce1h-The ordi.
nance of unconditional secession has this moment
]. Il. H1LLIARp.
Maryland Legislature.
BALTIMORE, May Gin the Senate the act pro-
vidng for a Committee of Safety is considered
lost
The Government has seized upon the steamers Of
the Baltimore and Havre de Grace line.
Enthusiasm in Cumberland.
CUMBERLAND, May 6.-Great enthusiasm is man
fested here at the defeat of the Public Safety bill
III the Legislature.
Kentucky Legislature.
FRANKFoRT, May 6.-The Legislature met to-day
in extraordinary session. In the House there was
no quorum. The Senate adjourned over till to-
morrow.
Washington under Martial Law.
WASHINGTON, May 6.--The City of Washington
IS at present under severe martial law.
Gov. Letcher's Proclamation.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-Gov Letcher has issued q
proclamation saying that the sovereignty OF Yir-
ginia has been denied; her territorial rights as
sailed; her soil threatened by the authorities at
flame the people of the Northern States against us.
Therefore, it becomes every citizen of Virginia to
prepare for the impending conflict. He orders ont
such forces and additional volunteers as the exig-
encles demand.
Baltimore and Ohio Railway.
BALTIMORE, May 6-Travel on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway is uninterrupted.
Federal Troops En- Route for Smiths Point
PHILADELPH1A, May CT is reported that the
steamer Rainey conveys force from Annapolis to
retake Smiths Point.
A war steamer has been stationed off Fort Nc.
Henry to assist the garrison of that fortress, in
case an attack is made upon it,
Recapture of the Harper's Ferry Arsenal.
The Government is determined to retake the
Harpers Ferry Arsenal, now in possession of the
Virginia authorities.
Missouri Legislature.
ST. LOUIS, May 6-The Missouri Legislature is
still transactng its business with closed DOORS The
proceedings are unknown.
The city presents quiet surface.
We were visited by severe gale yesterday DUR
ing which, boats were driven from their moorings
and damage to some extent was done. No lives
were lost.
New Orleans Mails for Europe.
New YORK, May 5.-The steamship Bavaria,
which sailed from this port yesterday for South
ampton and Bremen, took out New Orleans mails
of Monday, 18th 'ult., and telegraphc dispatches
of Friday, Sd inst.
Latest from Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, May 4.-The city of Baltimore is in
perfect state of tranquility.
Adjournment Of the Virginia Legislature.
The Virginia Legislature has adjourned till the
18th of June.
New Massachusetts Regiments.
BosToN May 4.-Orders have been issued for
the organization of four new regiments.
half million in specie, under convoy, has
arrived at Perrysvle.
Suspension of the Southern Mails
New York, May Alt is contemplated to sus-
pend all the Southern mails next week.
Naval Engagements.
1t is reported that collision has taken place
between two vessels at the mouth of the Potomac.
Hampton Roads and James River strictly
blOckaded.
Gov. Hicks Secretary thinks the appointment of
Board of Safety will tend to precipitate Mary
land into civil war the majority of the population
of the State being in favor of secession.
Extra Session of the Massachusetts, Legislature
BosToN, May 4.-The Governor has issued his
proclamation convening both Houses of the Mas
sachusetts Legislature in extra session on the l4th
of the present month.
Major Anderson in Washington.
New YoRK, May 4-Major Anderson has arrived
safely at Washington.
The frigates Niagara and Minnesota have re-
ceived orders from the Navy Department TO sail
Immediately.