The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-05-17
sorrHERN CONGRESS.

luton. inquiriug as to the expedency of
making Houston port Of entry and de-
livery.
Mr. Clincman, Of North Carolina, pre-
scented resolutions Of the HOuseSot Com
nous OF North Carolina. placing that
STATE in an independent position and IN
opposition 10 the Lincoln Government.
81. Ihos r r. Cobb offered the fol-
lowing r~-oluuoE il reference to day OF /
fasting and prayer, VIZ:
"lhe dependence Of nations. as of in
dividuals, upon N over-ruling Proyi
r.ence. at all times. we fully recognize
bus when perils surround Us, and nation
al existence is Threatened il peculiarly \
I becomes n peoI4e 10 manifest their sub 4
mission to the wil and guidance Of the 4
I Omnpotent Rdier OF the universe. Ii i
the cause be righteous aud the quarrel /
/ just W may confidently rely on Hun. /
I who rtignetn alike over the armies OF the 1
I earth aud the host OF heaven at the same I
Z time. We recognize our duty to appeal |
/ humb'y to Him who hath said 4 Will be |
I inquir,d OF OF my people, To the end, |
I therefore, that the whole people of these |
I Confederate States may in unison and |
With one accord approach the throne of
/ the Most High to invoke his blessings
upon Us la ouf defensive struggle for the
] right of self government. ana the enjoy
l'm-nt 81 the liberty He vouchsafed to our
. fathers, and 10 protect Us from those who
threa IN our BONES with fire and sword.
I our domestic circles with ruih less lust. our
fathers graves with invaders feet. aud
our affairs with infdel dissertation: there
lofe.
"Resoluei BY the Congress Of the Con-
fedrrate States, that the President be re-
quesf,d TO issue his proclamation appoint
ing day 81 fasting and prayer, in the
observance OF which. ali shall be invited
TO Join who recognize our dependence up
on God AMI the happiness and security OF
these people, whose God is the Lord"
The preamble and resolution was
unanimously adopted.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry, of Saw
annah. TIA, Capt. Barlow. have volunteer
ed for the war. They are among the first
companies South that have been accepted,
and leave soon for Virginia
The hag Of the Confederate States.
which waived over Fort Moultrie during
the bombardment of Sumter. now hangs
at full length near President Cobb's
clair.
FROM ST. LOUIS.
SIR. Louis, Nay l3.-lt is estimated that
10000 citizens lett this city yesterday. A
+ perfect panic existed. In some quarters
OF tue city, entire streets are completely
( deserted.
The report that Gen. Harvey disap-
proved the action of Capt Lyon Is author
itativeiy conyradicted aud denied.
Legislature OF Missouri has passed
s bill to arm the State.
the city Of St. Louis is quiet and orderly
to-day
II lRRisoNBuEG, May ia special
: agent reports that COCO Confederate
troops are at Harper's Ferry.
! B,Lrig6RE, Nay l3.-A train with
Z mails and passengers has arrived from
/ Philadelphia. It was welcomed along the
r route.
CuRo, NV 13.-Seve~al Arkansas COM
panes have arrived at Memphis.
Boats hereafter with provisions and mu-
f nuinns for the seeded States will be stop
g ped here.
s New YoRK. Nay ia Washington
:. despatch requests the immediate forward
+ ing Of al the regiments destined for the
5 seat Of war.
u M,jor Anderson spoke at the Brokers'
e meeting and said he formerly sympathiz-
e ed with the South, but the question now
" was Government or no Government;
'f also that he believed after the present
r. ordeal was passed we should again be a
d happy and united people.
FROM wAsHfNGToN.
I WASHINGTON. Nav l3.-Fifteen hundred
!, Aboliii)nists with twenty cannon. landed
!. last night AZ VI ,rass Junction, en- route
a for Iarper's Feny.
d Nav YORK. Nay l3-Ned Buntlin ha:
10 rendered a regiment of hunters from
l. the western point of the State of New
York.
" WARRINGTON, May l3.-Prepartions in
Ie dictate thar the Government intends 9
< contest at Harper's Ferry,
" Tine Government declines the applica
ton OF the British Minister, that perrnis
e. sion may br gwen ships wi h ceGtain pro
81 dtc,iop- trarliculdry tob tccol from Vir
Q gnia 10 En- gland to fulfil the Govern
30 ment contract.
a Part of the African fleet is ordered
e home.
UNION CONVENTION.
-. WASHINGTON, Va. NAY l3.-The Uniol
Convention has assembled. Some of Tia
- delegates favor neutrality and others tn
~ position Of Virginia.
d. VESSELS ORDERED TO LEAVE
notice to all vessels TO leave Virginia W,
ng tiers within fifteen days. An extension
lis tune WAS asked, but imperatively r,
l.. fused,
h. Locomotives for Tennessee have bee
stopped. also coal going southwark f
steam purposes
lie The Secretary Of the Navy has ordere
the PAwnee to stop the Virginia vesse
to from OBTAINING vessels with fish for Was
lhgton. Twenty have arrived.
OF ERoN NEW YORK
r. NEW YoEK, May l3.-The Baltimor
~. and Philadelphia steamers are ready {,
me blockading, in addition to the Cover
hu ment steamers.
Il is reported that the Orleans. Al
70 bama and Tennessee Regiments reach,
n Richmond on yesterday.
,ha FROM BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, May l2-City is quiet.
hts large number OF Northern troops a
for momeniarily expected. Fort Mcuen
me. is largely reinforced.
A large load Of military goods we
of seized by the troops on the Frederi
one road.
Ibo- Spies are reported among the Fede,
troops.
With Two privateers have been captured
ded Governors Island, n. Y.
tied ST. LOUIS QUIET
ST. Louis, May l3.-Ihis city is oui
liant 1t is reported to day that % were killed
AVE the late Camp jackson disturbances.
and LEwIss REGlMEST-MARTALLAw
his PHILApELPHIA, May l3.--It Is und
stood that Col. Lewiss regiment q
orih southwark on tomorrow.
pro- II is reported that marshal law will
tive declared in Baltimore soon.
AVE The Government refuses its coneent
, for Com. Buchanan's desire for recall and
signatinn.
rdlv The Union Yirginians on the Potion
~. including Fairfax county. will nm :