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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-16

These vessel, had complement, exclusive of officers
and marine of about 1900 men, and nearly all OF them
we're on foreign stations The home squadron consisted
Of twelve vessels carrying ls7 guns ana ABOUT zooo
men or this squadron only four email vessels carry
ing twenty Eve guns and about $50 men, were in north
ern ports.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-16

Excluding vessels the stocks those unfinished thoss
tboss considered edent TO repair the available force
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RESERVATIONS OF oTrIcxas.

Since the 4h of March two hundred and ffynine Of
Hcers Of the navy have resigned their commissions or
been dismissed from the service This dminuon OF OH.
GERS at time when the force greatly enlarged and
when the whole naval srmsneEs Of the country was put
in requson has compelled the department to send many
of our public vessels without full compliment Of
officers To some extent this deficiency has been sup
p,isd BY gentlemen formerly CONNECTED With the navy
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THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION,
ADOPTION OF MR. PREsT0N's RESOLUTION
COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO
WAIT ON MR. LINCOLN

RICHMOND, April S.-Immediately on the assem-
bling of the Convention this morning, a resolution
was offered to suspend the execution of the order
to 60 into Committee of the Whole, for the purpose
of taking up the unfinished business of Saturday.
Mr.. jackson moved that the resolution be tabled;
lost.
The resolution to suspend the order was adopted
by tie vote.
Mr.. Preston's resolution was then taken up, as
follows:
Whereas in the opinion of this Convention the uncer
tanty which prevails in the public mind as to the policy
the Government intends to pursue towards the seeded
States is extremely injurious the commercial and in
dutria interests of the country tends TO keep
citemen which is unfavorable to adjustment of the
pending difficulties, and threatens disturbance Of the
public peace: Therefore,
Be it reSoIusd That committee of three delegates he
appointed to wait the President of the United States
and respectfully ask him to this ConTen
ton what course he intends to pursue.
\ long debate ensued, during which Messrs.
Scott, Of Fauquier, and Treadway, conservat tiyes,
declared that if the Presidents response was unfa-
vorable they would 90 for immediate secession
They hoped, however, that the answer of the Pres
ident would be favorable to peace.
Other members addressed the Convention in op.
position and declared that the object of the resou
tion was immediate secession.
The movements of the fleets were frequently al
luded TO in the progress of the debate, and the
ground assumed was, that Virginia having, bv the
vote on Thursday, indicated her policy against
cession, she had the right to know what these
movements meant.
Mr.. Carlisle, and all the straight-out Unionists,
opposed the resolution, did some of the Conserv-
atives
The preamble and'resoluticn then adopted.
Y eas 49, nays 60.
Much to the surprise of every ore, Governor
Wise voted in the negative
The Convention then appointed Messrs. William
Ballard Preston conservatives Alex. ii. II. Stuart,
unionist; and George w. Randolph, secessionist,
nS mics tO rvait fbo Thnr
will leave tomorrow morning.
The Convention then adjourned, and it is presum-
ed will transact but little business until the Com
missiOners return.
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tIOnttarg anS Commercial 8sbish.


baltimore, April s, 1861.
The warke preparations which being made by the
Government at various points, the general purpose of
which cannot be mistaken, have had very depressing
influence upon commercial Affairs here AMI very little
business has been done today in any branch of trade
Stocks parook of the general depression and nothing
was done at the Board in any the speculative stocks
There was however some movement in City 6's, sales
being made of $500 s75's 100 and go 1905 9s
9' ls75s left of at 80 bid 100 asked and 1905 9S
bid 9S2 asked For Maryland 1870 6's 9SE bid but
no sales were made. In Railroad shares there moth
ing done. Baltimore and Ohio closed at S5g4 bid SCI
asked, and Northern Central Si4 bid, Sl4H asked
Northern Central 1885 bonds left or so bid SO asked
and Baltimore and Ohio closed SS bid 1855 S24
bid for lSS0 81 bid 50 asked 1855 and for the ex
ira dividend bonds 62 bid and G3 asked There was
hardly any inquiry for the Copper stocks, and nothing
was done in them. Springfield closed 81 65 bid SlS5
asked Gardner Hill at 81 bid, S2asked Guilford 40 cts
Did TO cts asked and Silver Valley at 25 cts bid 35
cts asked
The Marine Bank of Baltimore has declared a semi
annual dividend Of three and hafper cent, payable
the 10Th inst
In New York to-day stocks very heavy and with
the single exception of Virginia 6s, which brought the
same figures as on Saturday. everything declined heay-
'y Missouri 6's fell off SIX; Cant 4; Erie SIX; New
York Central 81 Reading s14; Cleveland and Toledo p;
Michigan Southern " Michigan Southern guaranteed X
Rock Island =; Harlem X and Gaena and Chicago SIX
No quotations received by telegraph for Tennessee
or North Carolina bonds.
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD
MONDAY, April Sth 1851.
55SS eco Bait IS 5sS 5olsS f5S9 5So Bait S s9ss s3ss&
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From tie Herald Of TesterdGyl
MILITARY AND NAVAL MOVEMENTS IN
NEW YORK

THE PREVAILING Observation-Disclosures DoNGs
OUTWARD AND VISIBLE SIGNS OF COMING WAR
The AVAILABLE MILITARY AND NAVAL FoRCEs &c
Since the close of the Mexican war there has
been nothing to equal the intense excitement which
prevails in this city consequent on the military and
naval movements that have characterized the last
two or three days. The concentration of troops
at Fort Hamilton; the ncessant sound of the buge,
and the frequent drills at Governors Island; the
marching of company of the United States artiI-
lery through the streets of Brooklyn. and their
emharkatiOn on board the hired steamer Atlantic,
with large number of soldiers belonging to other
branches of service the unusual activity displayed
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, caused BY the sudden
commissioning of the United States steamer Pow
hatan and her hasty preparation for sea and sud
den departure the increased efforts to hasten the
repair and equipment of the frigates Roanoke and
w Wabash and the brig Perry, and the air of impen-
etrable mystery with which the military and naval
authorities endeavor to enshroud these movements
and ignore the signs of preparation for war that
are so palpabe to the most careless observer, all
point to the stern fact that the United States are
fast drifting into civil war, the end Of which it is
fearful to contemplate.
Nor is it in New Y ork alone that these unwonted
signs and tokens of war visible in the North.
From Boston learn that at the Charlestown
Navy Yard degree of activity prevails equal to
that manifested in the Brooklyn Yard We are
told that eight hundred men are there actively chi
ployed; that the brig Bainbridge is ready for sea-
and awaiting her crew, and that the steamships
minnesota MlSslSSlPpl ana lOIOTaQO are nearly
ready. When, in addition TO these significant facts,
it is remembered that immense quantities Of gun
powder, round shot, shell, grape, canister, and
other destructive missiles known to modern war
fare. together with light howitzers and flying ar-
lery being taken board each vessel, it is ap-
parent to the meanest capacity that warlike opera
tons by land well as by sea are intended; Tor it
is preposterous to suppose that these last named
weapons are intended as part of the armament of
vessels of war, while the munitions of war al
Skinned n tax he
several vessels intended for the South, are in far
too large quantities for the mere equipment of the
respective vessels. Then there are those mysteri-
Gus boxes marked "Captain J. Yogdes, Fort Pick
ems" All these, repeat, are signs visible as
the nose upon mans face that isintended. In
order that the full significance of this unmstakable
fact may appear, here present recapitulation
of the military and naval preparations already
made and in progress here in the North.
The following is list of the vessels ordered to
sea- and that can be made available for purposes of
war, together with the names Of their commanders
and the armament OF each:
,-,t-t,,
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HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-Last night Holiday
Street Theatre was crowded by discriminating
audience to witness the.presentation of Damon and
Pythias, with Mr.. Eddy and Mr. Harry Langdon
in the principle characters. Both the parts were
sustained with much ability, and elected the warm
est appreciation of the audience. Mr.. Lanedon, al
ways favorite in this city, was enthusiastically
received. Tonight he sustains Mr. Eddy in the play
OF Rolla.
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WAsH1NGroE, April SIT is mistake to sup
pose that the recent events in Dominica have cx-
cited any peculiar interest on the part of the Ad-
minisration, and least of a that the subject espe-
ciay enters into the instructions of our Minister
to Madrid.
Nothing is authenticity known here beyond th e
fact that the Spanish subjects the island had
sent to the Captain General of Cuba for assistance,
and that the two or three hundred troops despatch
ed by him under orders not to land unless bg
some anxiety to learn what Spain will do in the
premises That she was privy to the revolutionary
movement is a conjecture as it is said thai,
even in diplomatic circles, there is information
on which to base such conclusion
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THE REVENUE FLAG OF TIE CoNFEDERArE STATES
The diagram below will convey some idea of the
Revenue Flag of the Confederate States The coIors
are red, white and blue, and the flag consists of
three broad bars, perpendicular, instead of hori-
zontal, like the National Flag. The first bar is
blue, and contains seven stars; the second white,
and the third red. 1t was selected from the draw
ings sent in by DR.. H. D. Capers, of the Treasury
Department.
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LEAyENwoRrH, April 6.-The following is the
vote for United States Senator at the Joint session
of the Kansas Legislature: James II. Low, So; S.
G. Pomeroy, SO; NJ. j. Parrott, so; Jared P. Stan
ton, 20; A. j. Isaac liz scattering s. Some doubt
is cast upon the legality o. the election, owing to
the excess in the number Of votes, and the Cover
wthhods the certificate Of election until the
matter is cleared. The Senate has the subject un-
der consideration.
Copious rains have fallen throughout the State
during the past week, and the prospects Of the en-
suing crops are promising.
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From the National IntelLigsmcer, AprHs.!
EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY


We are authorized to publish the following cor
respondence for general information
WAsHTNGToN, April 2, 1861.
SIR Il have the honor to acquaint you that
her Majesty has been graciousy pleased to grant
a charter to the Earl of Granville, Knight of the
Garter, Lord President of the Council; the Marquis
of Chandos; Thomas Barring, Esq, Member Of
Parliament; G. Wentworth, Esq, and Thomas Fair
BARN, Esq, Chairman OF the Exhibition of Art
Treasures of the United Kingdom at Manchester,
1857; Incorporating them as her Commissioners
for the management of an Exhibition of the Works
of Industry of all Nations, to be held in London in
the year 1862
The Exhibit will open on Thursday, the lst of
May, 1862, and it will be held convenient site
in the immediate vicinity of the ground occupied
in 1851, on the occasion of the first International
Exhibition.
The general conditions of the Exhibition will
shortly be published, but in the mean time her
Msjesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs has, at the request of the Commissioners,
instructed me to announce the grant of the char
ter, and the object for which it has been issued to
the Government of the United States.
The Commissioners are anxious to ascertain
what foreign countries will be disposed to take
part in the Exhibition, and to be put in commun-
cation with such persons or bodies in the United
States as Fsiil command the confidence of the Gov
ernment, and best represent the interests of those
who may intend to become exhibitors.
The Commissioners think that it would be su-
peruous to enter into any details al present, but
so soon as proper channels of correspondence have
been opened, they will have many matters to
which they will desire to draw the attention of the
foreign countries which disposed to take an in
terest in the undertaking.
shall be particularly obliged if you will enable
me to convey to the Commissioners early int-
nation ofthe views OF the Government of the Uni
ted States on this subject
have the honor to be, sir, with the highest coz
sideration, your most obedient, humble servant,
Lyons.
The Hon William Ii. Seward.
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TORONTO, c. W, April 0.-Ten or twelve loose
characters of both sexes, known as the Crooks
Bush Gang" have been arrested on suspicion of
the murder of Mr.. Hogan, member of Parliament.
who has been missing fifteen months, and whose
body was founo in the marsh last week One
man has given information that he was murdered
by party of two and women, near the river
Donbridge, in December, 1859. He was murdered,
then robbed, and his body sunk in the river with
heavy stone attached to it. The four persons
charged with the murder are all in custody.
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IMPORTS INTO BALTIMORE

y.
CHINcHA IsLANDs-Shtp France.-633 tons guano,
Barril Bros.
CARDENAs-Br. Schr MGrineT.-I99 hhds. sugar, %
boxes do, co hhds. moasses, tiercGs do Spence 4
Reid.
HALIFAX, N. S.-Br. Schr. Hero.-93S bbls herring
25 half bbs. do, Jas. Corner & Sons
CARRIzAL BAJo, CHILI-Ship Simoon.-1 CAB cop
per ore, D. Keener.
LIvERPooL-P bark Mathld IS, Gao sacks salt
+. l.. Brauns & Co.
COASTWISE
NEW YoKK-Schr Richard LGac.-16 bundles names
20 kegs nails, Sc casks mdse., pkgs do Jas Whiting
Co.; 10 casks china clay, 12l bundles binders boards
Wheelwright, Nudge Co.; cask plaster, Rodewad Il
Sinda; 20 bundles iron, H. Smith; SIS pigs lead c. S.
Maltby; II bundles chairs, j. E. Phillips bbls. wine,
keg do roll skins, Beyan Phillips Co.; 2pkgs earth
enware, Henry James; casks mdse. G. W. Young; 81
cases matches F. II Stabler Co; 43 pkgs rope, Penn-
man Bro; do. rakes, Spear Bros 125 rolls mating,
Mcdowell, Robinson Co; Is cases wine Foard & Ro
Thomson & Co.
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WlLMINdT0N, April S.-There has been some eX-
cirement here to-day, caused by the Chancellor is
sejng an injunction stopping the drawing of Wood
sddys lottery, whose grant, it appears, has been
exhausted for some time, but the provisions Of the
las have never been complied with, and therefore
it has been illegally drawn for some years. The
stoppage of this lottery leaves but legal lottery
rraut in this State.
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MILITARY MOVEMENTS

ments of Army Stores.
New YoRK, April 8.--The steamer Harriet Lane
sailed for the South this forenoon, flying the Amer
lean ensign instead of the Revenue flag.
The steamer Vixen has gone to the Navy Yard.
Large shipments of army stores are going aboard
the steamers Illinois and Baltic to-day.
Sailing OF the Steamer Baltic.
New YORK, April S.-The steamer Illinois will
probably sail hence tomorrow.
The steamer Baltic sailed this afternoon, and
passed the Narrows at o'clock.
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ALL Day Session of the Cabinet of the COn-
CpIe te

MONTGOMERY, April S.-The Cabinet of the Con
federate States has been in session all day. Some
thing serious is under consideration. Important
news is expected from Washington.
A duel between Mr. Banks, editor of the Con
federation, aud Mr.. Moses, the correspondent of
the Charleston Nc,rs, amcably adjusted after
exchanging one round Neither hurt.
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Excitement in Washington, &c.

WAS&NGroN. April S.-The anxiety to hear from
Fort SUMTER and other Southern points where a
conflict is threatened, is becoming most intense.
Ho@ever much the reports of Southern designs
the capital may be discredited it is certain that
officers high in authority are taking precautionary
measures for the safety Of the capitol
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GreasS:ampet:e Of Fugitive Slaves for Canada

Great stampede Of Fugitive Slaves fer Canada
CHICAGO, April 8.--0ne hundred and six fugitive
slaves who have heretofore taken up their abode
here left this city last night for Canada via the
Michigan Southern Railroad. Over one thousand
fugityes have arrived there since last fall, most oil
whom left since the recent arrest Of five fugii7es
BIZ the U. s. Marshal
DETROIT, April S.-About three hundred fugitive
slaves, principally by way of illinois, have passed
into Canada at this point since Saturday, and large
numbers are reported to be on the way. Many of
them are entirely destitute, and much suffering is
anticipated, Notwithstanding the efforts for their
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CONTINENTAL OPERA HousE.-The Continental
Opera House is fast growing into popularity. The
entertainments are varied and the company is one
OF much merit. Miss Duva!l has an excellent voice
OF great power, and sings with taste and sweet
ness. Miss Leida White, the favorite jig danseuse,
makes her emtree at this establishment tn-nicht
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The Great Four Mile Race at Kew Orleans.
NEw ORLEANS, April G.-The great four mile
race off to-day the Metarie Course, Light
ming distancing the favorite horse Panic, in the
first heat, and beating Planet two straight heats
Time-S.02 and s.l31@. The track was very heavy.
Over three thousand dollars exchanged hands,
Doswetl's Virginia horaes did not win race.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-09

AN IMPENDING LITERARY WARFARE-Readers of
Macaulay's "History of England" remember the Wig
orous warfare that followed the publication of the
carly volumes of that work. The Quakers, the Irish
the Roman Catholics, the Churchmen all had their
little quarrels to pick with the historian. Accord
ing to the London Adtenaeum another literary war
fare is impending. In its notice of the fifth volume
Of the History the AheaGeum says:
owe cannot hope to extingush these controver-
sizes, seeing how much in the present volume is
adapted to excite and infame them. Those Qua
k ers who have heretofore been scandalized by the
picturesque carlcatures OF Penn and Fox, Will, In
tue lesser degree, reject the story here told of
The fair Quaker who is supposed to have been in
love with Spencer Cowper. The Scoth will be moved
and some OF them maddened, by the elaborate rep
resentaGon of the Darien disaster, Admirers of
John Duke of Marlborough will be offended by the
continued maltreatment of that great officer But
we shall not ourselves to-day take part in these in
eVitaoie debates. We leave Mr.. Bowden to defend
the Stout family, and Mr.. Chambers or any other
good Scot to explain the impugned sanity and hon.
esty ot his countrymen who went out with William
Paterson to found new Tyre, or Venice, in the
Isthmus OF Daren. Marlborough is sufficiently
taken care of. Of Montrose, of Dartmouth. of
William Penn, enough has been said; but until
many of the historical discussions which are still
open shall have been closed no final opinion on the
value of Lord Macauiay's History of England can
be pronounced"
THE Coming CANVASS IN ARKAYsAs.-We have
inspiring evidence already, says the New Orleans
Bulletin, that the Secessonists of Arkansas will
battle with all their high enthusiasm and uncon-
querabe energies for the adoption of the ordinance
of secession, in August next. The ablest and most
eloquent advocates of Southern Independence in
that State will shortly begin the canvass, and the
secession press is, even thus early, doing yeoman
service in this noble LII thorough organIza-
ton, invincibe determination, fiery ardor and con-
hdent hopes win victory, then we feel assured
success must the efforts of the secessionists
of Arkansas.
Inc Charleston Courier, of Friday, has the fol
loving Significant item in its editorial column:
"lf Montgomery initiates Washington too soon
fne seat OF government may be removed"
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TUESDAY APRIL 9, 1861.


Recommendation of the Governor OF Penn
sylvania of an Appropriation for hrnins
the state.
HARRISBURG, April S.-Governor Curtin will send
message to the Legislature tomorrow, recon-
mending the appropriation Of half million dollars
to purchase munitions Of war. He takes the ground
that our people have been so long accustomed to
peaceful pursuits that they have lost their military
habits and that it is necessary, amid the disturbed
condition Of the surrounding States to begin to
prepare the of selfprotection; that it is
the duty of the State to assist in the enforcement OF
the National laws. A Republican caucus will be
held on this subject tomorrow.
The State Treasurer declares that the appropria-
ton must be raised by loan. To-day steps were
taken in the Legislature for the postponement OF
the time of adjournment, for the consideration OF
this subject.
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FALL RIVER, April 6.-The woollen mil and ma
chinery of the Dunlap Manufacturing Company
destroyed by fire last night The stock
of dry goods was mostly saved Insurance $3l 900,
in Providence and Hartford offices.
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THE SOUTHERN COMMISSIONERS.

THE SOUTHERN COMMISSIONERS.
Reply Of Nsr. Seward 10 the Commissioners
of tho Southern Confedeincy.
WAsHINGros. April. 6.-Secretary Seward re-
piled to-day to the note Of the Confederate States
Commissioners, declining to receive them in their
official capacity, but expressing Difference for them
as gentlemen. The Secretary indicated peaceful
policy on the part Of the Government, declaring
its purpose 10 be only to defend itself when as
sailed.
The reply is of such character s to require e
continuation of the correspondence.
1t is not known when tie Commissioners will
leave " Nashington-not, however, for some days.
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DWELLING HOUSE CONSUMED, AND Two Persons
BURNED TO DEATu.-The dwelling of Mr. James r.
Stavely, at Still Pond Cross Roads, in this county,
was entirely destroyed by fire on Sunday night
last. The flames had made such progress before
the family was aroused as to render it impossible
to save even portion of the furniture. The most
lamentable part of the sad affair, however, was the
burning to death of Mr.. SIS second son, a lad
nearly six years of age, and servant girl, aged
about Is years. We are informed that mmedi-
ately on discovering the fire, Mr.. S. and his wife
each took child in their arms and fled from the
house, and at the same time directed the servant
girl to save the remaining child. 1t is thought
that she had secured the child and was making her
way down stairs, but became bewildered and lost
the way near the head of the steps, as after the fire
the oones OF both were found in close proximity,
ana IN location justifying this inference The
origin OF the tire was at first thought to be acci-
dentai, bnt afterwards it was affirmed that two
persons were seen running from the house. Mr..
Stavely is reported to be an industrious and est
was the accumulation of years of honest toll The
entire loss is estimated at 81 400, on which there
was an insurance OF $500 only on the house
Kent Neics ADrU 6.