Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
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RICHMOND, VA, April 10-In the convention MT. Wse's resolution that Virginia consents to the recognition of the Independence of the seeded States, they to be treated independent, and that laws to be passed to that effect, vas carried by vote of l25 against 20. During the recess, the report of the appearance of war vessels off Charleston harbor created great sensation. The eleventh resolution was adopted. WASHINGTON, April 10, 1861 The assurances given in the Presidents inaa gura address that the government would not be the aggressor, are re- peated, well those regarding it's determination to execute the laws and leave all responsibility of warfare to those who provoke hostilites. | CHARLESTON, April l0.-Prodig gious war prepara- tions progressing in this city. Senator Wigfall is here serving in the ranks as common soldier TRENTON N. J., April l0--Y esterday the repub- | lican candidate for Mayor was elected. The dem- ocrats were generally successful in the wards. | WASHINGTON, April l0.-Fort Pickens has been or will be reinforced. The administration will either relieve Maj. Anderson secure his evacua ton without dishonor.
 | ALBANY, N. Y., April lO-At the municipal election yesterday, the democrats carried the ticket | by 1900 majority.
 WASHINGTON, April lO.-It ispe:sistently stated in administration circles that the recent warlike preparations are made solely for the defensive CHARLESTON, April I0.--There are no war ves- | sels off the harbor so far known.
 LOUISVILLE, April 10.-At Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis the rivers rising. The Illinois is over it's banks in some places. The Ohio river at this point is stationary, with feet inches in the canal.
 PHILADELPHIA, April l0.-W ashington dispatch es say that the Jamestown and St. Lawrence are ordered to be fitted out for sea. The brig Perry will be ready for sea in few days.
 Work on the Wabash and Savannah is brskly progressing.
 NEW YORK, April l0--It is reported here tha, President Davis has telegraphed instructions to Charleston not to fire on vessels entering the har. Dor to supply Fort Sumter with provisions.
 WASHING TON, April 1)-Ten companies of the district mastering here for inspection. and will be reported for immediate ser ice. It is supposed for the defence of the capita
 MEMPHIS. April ll.--Cotton- weather unfayor. able. Sales l50 bales, prices shade easier, but not quotably lower
 New York cotton market qui.t-sales to-day 400 bales at l21a@l23s. Flour steady l WASHINGTON, April 1l.-President Lincoln savs that he has positive knowledge of contempated attack on Washington city, an that he has com. municated it to northern and western Governors | desiring them to call out the militia, and be in | readiness at moments warning. Governor Curtin will call out the Pennsylvania volunteers on inc least sign of any danger of the occupation of the capital.
 RICHMOND, VA, April 1.-The convention amended and passed the thirteenth resolution. de- claring that Virginia would lrd any action of the federal government or the Confederate States tending to produce a collision pending the effor s for the adjustment of the difficulties, as unwise and injurious, and that such action would leave the people free to determine their future policy. Res oution adopted to await a reasonable time for the answer to propositions which make the pursuance of pacific policy toward the seeded States an in. dispensabe condition, requiring the federal gov ernment to evacuate and not reinforce or ntu,s forts and other property, nor exact rayment Of duties. -
 WASHINGTON, April l1.-Half of the national rifles, amounting to 30 men, have declined to be mustered, fearing that they would be ordered out side Of the district, and being unwilling to fight against Maryland and Virginia.
 A new military department has been formed of the district of Columbia and Maryland, Col. C. F. smith appointed commandant. Sherman's srttis lery from Fort Ridgely, is expected to-morroS'