The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-18

LOUl0VlLLky n.y., ApfH 10.
A large and entLusiastic meeting Of thos,
opposed 20 Mr.. Lincoln'a war policy wa,
hsld tonight. Abort 3,e00 men present.
Resolutions were adopted that kontuck,
would not permit the marching Of troops
against tho Confederate States, but woult
share the lattcr's destiny II war must come
and symprthising with oil patriots 10 the fre'
States, and endorsing Gov. McGof6n's repl,
to Secretary Cameron.
PADucAH, April 10.
A meeting, irrespective Of party, j. B
Husband presiding, adopted resolutions re-
commanding the immediate conveniDg OF tht
Legislature; that ne are with the South In
interest and action; that the Governor b
requested to issue proclamation for . Con.
vention 1t Frankfort at a. early = day q
practicable to consider the position and fu.
ture destiny Of Kentucky, calling on the PEG
pie Of Kentucky to ignore party fealings, and
uppoas TO the last extremity the coercive and
fratricidal policy Of the Executive.
WAsHlEafoH, April IL.
Col. Ellsworth has had strong inducements Of
fered him to proceed TO New York City to organise
\ regiment Of Zsuaves. IL be does not 60 thither
be will repair to Illinois for Aimilar purpose
He has declined the commission In the arm y,
which Was rendered him.
TROY n. l., april 10.
A great Union demonstration took place In this
city last night, Tte meeting adjourned in body
TO Gen. Woods residence, who responded in stir
ring Union speech.
NoRvoLk, April l6.
One hundred guns we're Aired here, ana thsre II
great rejoicing over the fall OF Fort Sumter.
= An order has been received to nc out the Ct. s.
steamer Aerrimsc Immediately and TOW out war
vssseh from the fort.
BosfoS, Mass, April Is.
The bark Aaahattan which arrived this Dorntne
from Savannah, had secession 6AR hOioted.
crowd proceeded to the wharf and compelled Capt,
Davis to take 1t down and hoist the stars and
stripes.
DsrRoIr, April is.
At an informal meeting Of citizens held to-day,
in order to expedite the equipment OF troops from
Michigan, to raise 4l00, 600 by private subscrip-
tions.
large portion Of the amount was subscribed on
the spot and the balance will be raised immedi-
ately. Gen. Cass responded literally.
NEW YoRK, April l6.
The special correspondence Of tho Post
says it is reported that the Governors OF
KY, Va, N. G. and Mo. refuse to respond
for troops. Maryland responds promptly and
the Baltimore regiment rendered their SER
vices to-day.
The quota Of Massachusetts has been
doubled and three Boston regiments ordered
lere at once.
Gen. J. II. Lane Of Kan, will take com.
rand Of 1000 men here.
The Commercial's dispatch says that Hon.
Geo. Ashmun has been sent. to Canada on Q
secret mission.
No orders yet issued to stop the MALE or
blockade Southern ports.
The President has issued orders to garri.
son Hsrper's Ferry, Forts Washington, Mon.
roe and others.
One Massachusetts regiment goes to Fort
Monroe with N. Y. regiment.
The route between Philadelphia and Wash
ington City will be guarded BY the western
troops.
At - meeting Of the merchants OF this CITY
to-day il was voted that . call be issued for
mass meeting irrespective Of party, to sus-
tain the Constitution and laws.
Concord. N. H., April is
New Hampshire responds to the Pre-
sident's proclamation and will furnish the
troops required.
The Concord Union Bank has rendered
= loan of $4,000 to the Governor, and
all the directors, with the Cashier, agree
to contribute 500 each. to the support
Of such families of this city as may fall
in defending the flag Of the country.
Lawrence, Macs, April Is.
City council appropriated $4,000 for the BEN
6 -nr f-mrir-v OF tnrse wnU vUTuIrecfed
to defend the country's flag.
New ORLEANs, April l6.
The market is depressed by the war news.
Lincon's war proclamation Was received
With no astonishment. Everybody 10 highly
pleased, and the people are resolved to main
tain their position at all hazards.
Two more volunteer companies left to- day
for Pensacola, and the rest will probably re.
main to defend tho city.
Volunteer regiments are forming through.
out the State.
Thirty three descrters from the Federal
army have landed 1t Fort jackson, leaving
IL months' pay behind, 30 anxious were thew
to join the Confederate army.
The steamer Lecompte, hence for Shreve.
port, sunk 8 miles above Compte; boat and
cargo total loss; passengers saved. Boat
valued u elS, OOO; insured for $4,000 10
Cincinnati.
The Galveston Civilian says that the idea
that there 10 Any considerable number OF
persons dispsscd 10 agisats the question OF
Union 10 Texas - entirely erroneous.
The steamer Arisonia vas q Brasos on the
7th waiting the s0barkation Of troops for
lndianola.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April l6.
The Cabin ct were in council this q M Mr., Lin
coins Proclamation was read amid burets Of laugh
ter The Secretary Of War authorized the state
mont that $4,000 moro troops were called out to-
day " meet Lincoln's men.
Rising Sun, Ind, April l6.
Our citisens are holding meeting this eysning-
expressing their sympathy with the Governments
A company Of volunteers il filing its ranks for inn
mediate service. Secession sentiment il not locat
ed in this community.
- hicnmond, April is.
The Virginia State Convention il in secret ses
SION this morning. Reporters are excluded and
consequently nothing 10 known or the proceedings.
telegraph from Gov. Picksns TO Hon Henry
A. Wise says II is reported that eleven yssses src
ulAr trade.