New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-09


Private Dispatches.
RICHMOND, May 7.-Messrs Carson Il 4yya
stron9-We leave for Harper's Ferry expect q
fight, All vel 5as and / preaagi aagg;re.ron ,,
We leave for Harper's Ferry tomorrow morning,
8th instant. - r.
H. HTGINBoTHAN Louisiana earfa
For the following dispatch We are indebted to
commercial house Of this city ss
LOUISVILLE, May 9.-GoyernmenS has ordered
shipments to Southern ports stepped, byraroaa
and river.
The Confederate Congress.
MONTGOMERY, May 8.--Congrass sat most os s,,a
day with closed doors. y
1t Is understood that Congress was engaged in #
making arrangements for vigorous and successful
prosecution q the war, placing the Confederacyin il
1t is also understood contrary to what was syts1@
posed, that the Confederacy has control Of a
eient number Of arms ordnance aud ammunition Of
every description to put into the field l51 O00 men
for one years campaign.
Latest from Montgomery
MONTGOMERY. May s.--The Postoffies Depart
ment is ready to take charge Of the mails at any
time Congress may direct.
The office seal, books, blanks, routes and the
clerical force are complete.
No detention in the conveyance cf the mails id 4
feared in consequence q any policy The Lincoln
Government may pursue.
In Congress, to-day, President Cobb read dis
patch from D. P. Hail. Commissioner from Georaia.
announcing that the Arkansas State Convention
on the 9Th inst, passed unanimously an u1ieontli-
tional ordinance of secession.
Mr.. Morton, of Florida, offered resolution of
inquiry as TO the propriety of appointing chaplans
for the navy, which was adopted.
Mr.. 0chiitree, of Texas, presented bill pro-
vding for compassionate the disburHing officers
in the several Executive Departments.
Mr.. Conrad, of Louisiana, made a motion to au-
point q Committee on Claims, which was adopted.
The galleries were then cleared Of its occupants
and Congress went into secret session. VI
Gev. Magafin' Message.
FRANFonr. KY, May 8-Gov. Magofin'a naes-
sage to The Kentucky Legislature now sitting IA
movements, and inclines strongly towards the
South, but refers the whole subject to the people,
| recommending Convention. 1
From Alexandria.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 8-The city presents 4
quiet surface. The rumors of occupation by Lin
coins troops are not credited.
Travel between New York and Washington il
now uninterrupted. Passengers are going by yyav
| of Perrysville.
The Demonstration on Senator Bayara.
PHILADELPHIA, May 7.-senator Bayard al
| rived in this city this morning, having left VIII
mington fearing an assault upon his person, He
| was accompanied by his two daughters.
| A mob followed himfrom the depot, when finally
| police officer managed to get Mr.. Bayard from
| danger unnoticed by the crowd.
| After staying at the Mayors office short time
| he left in private carriage.
Senator Bayard denied having been lately at
Montgomery, but that he had been to New Orleans
| on private business.
Instructions to the U s, minister ID Francs.
ALEXANDRIA, May 8.-Secretary SeWard's IN
structions to Mr.. Dayton, United States Minister
to France, are peremptory, opposed to the reeog-
milton OF the Southern Confederaoy, andshoW de-
| termination to wage civil war.
Supplies and Troops Passing up the Potomac.
| Large quantities Of ammunition, supplies and
Troops sre passing up to w Washington in ships.
Large Fire in Memphis.
| MEMPHIS, May 8.--A large fire occurred tonight
on the block at the corner of Front Row and Gorrs
street, by which property to the amount Of about
| $4,000 was lost.
Concentration of Troops at Harper,s Ferry.
| PHILADELPHIA, May Sc Virginia troops III Is re-
ported, are concentrating in force at Harper's
Ferry.
The Government feels no apprehension Of an ait
| tack on Cairo.
Virginians Motto Cross the Potomac
| WASHINGTON, May Seen. Lee says that the
Virginans shall not cross the State line nnsii at-
| tackled by the invading foe.
Arrest Of a Naval officer.
| BALTIMORE, May 8-Lieut. Fautleray U, S.
navy, arrested at Harper's Ferry on route for
| Washington City.
| Shipments of Goods from the West Stopped
| LOUISVILLE. May 8-The Surveyor of Customs
| has been ordered to prevent shipments of arms
munitions Of war and provisions to the seeded
| States passing by or going through Louisville.
| Maj. Anderson Commands the Kentucky Brigads,
| WASHINGTON, May s.--Major Anderson, the
| President consentng, has accepted the command
| of the Kentucky Brigade.
Arrests Of Rioters in Baltimore
| BALTIMORE, May 8.--Several rioters, for attack
| ing the Massachusetts, Regiment, have been put
under arrest. The Legislature did nothing regard
| ing the matter
Arrival Of Southern Troops in Virginia
| WASHINGTON, May 9s-A Louisiana Regiment ar
rived at Richmond on Monday.
| Fourteen hundred Tennessee troops and bat
TALON of Alabamians have reached Lynchburgh.
Four thousad troops have arrived at Norfolk,
| including two Georgia companies.
The authorities of Norfolk are fortifying that
| city and Hatter's Inlet
Sailing of the Asia
| NEW YORK, May s.-The Canard Royal Mail
steamship Asia sailed from this port today for 4
| Liverpool via Queenstown.
She took out specie on freight to the amount of
| $4,000.
Departure of the Frigate Minnesota,
BosToN May s. The U. s. frigate-of-War Mime
sota having undergone all necessary repairs left
| this port to-day, in accordance with orders from
| the Lincoln Government. Her destination is nm
| known.
New York Markets.
| New YoRK, May S.-The Cotton market closed
steady. with sales of $500 bales at lssc..for Mid
ding Uplands. Flour is quoted at SIS 90 to IS 10
| for Superfne State. Wheat has declined lc. Corn
is quoted at 63 to 725e per bushel. Pork is selling
at -! 10 per parrel Iof MesS# #GOtiee IS worth X
| to l34c. Sugar has advanced 4 to 9e, per pound
| New Orleans was sold at Al to 63e. New Orleans
| Molasses sold at 32e.
Cincinnati Markets.
| CINCINNATI, May 8,-There were some sales OF
Flour to-day at 81 rs to so per Dbl. for Super
| fine. Whisky is quoted at l23c. the gallon.
River Intelligence.
LOUISVILLE, May s.-The Ohio river at this point
was still rising this evening" with II feet water in
| the canal.
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