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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-20
Especial Dispatch to the Richmond dispatch.
Warlikc Preparations in North Caroa1na-
LiberaE Subscriptions. sc.

WELDON, N. G., April 1.-the passengers
on the train from Wilmington, to day, We're
surprised at almost every point on the road
by the energetic preparations for war. AT
Enfield. two companies of troops were start
inc for Fort Macon, to garrison that point
TIE North Carolinians have awoke with an
energy that will be terrible TO tt cir enemies.
! hear that a company of q free coloreo
men have volunteered their services III throw
ing up sand batteries
John Long. a wealthy citizen, has sub
scribed 81 900 to procure arms for the troops
and a messenger left this afternoon Tor Ken
mond commissioned to make the pure hase-
Secession flags dot the country along tn
route from Wilmington, and even the negroe
waved the Confederate banner ct the cars a
they passed.
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Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.


SAngx, Roanoke county, Va,
April Is, 1861.
These are stirring times, indeed, IN niue
Roanoke. Wa have completed the orgahiza-
ton of the Roanoke fiying Artillery, mum
borIng - men, and they offer their services 10
the Governor by to-nigbts mail.
Another, 4 Rifle company, will be- complet-
ed on Saturday and still another, tho thiro,
to be called the Home Guard-the youngest
man in il is over forty five, and the Oldest Is
seven ". six. All of which Will be ready anu
in conlp lete uniform in L few days. nope
we shall lind no difficulty in obtaining arms
Col. L. G.. Allen has already called out inc
regiment of militia on the Goth, for the pur-
pose of thorough organization, ana TO M up
the vacancies in tho volunteer companies, al
which time we sh all raise large and beautiful
nag, now preparing by the ladies OF Salem =
| We have also organized n Vigilance and tx
| .cutive Committee for the county, and are
| thoroughly preparing ourselves for tho very
| worst that may come. Wa have no " CH on
men among US now, and are ready TO march t.
| the battle field to defend our homes, our pro
| periy, Our lives, and our sacred honor
| DIXIE,
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
Ttoops ia Mot a--ReSigaatioa If DR..
JuGkiH, &c.
J.vvrSn-oS ". April

LEXINGTON. VA, April 18th, ls6l.
The lat news has in famed our people TO an
extent never before known. All are now
united 10 defend the honor and interests OF
our beloved Stale. BY order OF Gen Har.nah,
the RockbridSe Rifles Capt. LeIchef) lett TO-
day 1T o'clock for Staunton. lhey nu'noer
near loo able bodied men. This evening me
Rockbridge Troop, Capt. White,( 50 strong
leave for Staunton and the Troop IN the lower
end of our county, Capt. McNutt,l sceS with
them Fervent and patriotic prayers We're
offered a. the " Rifles were about 10 narcn
of, by Rev. DR.. Mcfarland and Rev NJ.
Tebhs.
The Lexington Presbytery is in session in
| this place. -
| Rev. Dr. Iunkia. President of washington
! College, resigned his position to-day. HlS
| reslynation was immediately received by the
| Trustees. The flag OF the Southern ConIed
sracy had been raised by the students. inns
| act was objected to by the President but &C
| guessed in by the other members OF the I &c
| ulty ard produced the rupture.
| The whole military force Of the county, als(
the corps of Cadets, are waiting to receive
marching orders. L.
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Cores pondence of the Richmond Dispatch.
affairs in Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH, VA, Aprii lein, iool
Great times about here-en thu stts TIC ana
crowded secession meetings Observation-Disclosures
flags hving-our harbor is obstructed to pre-
vent Government vessels from passing
The. ship Cumberland, that has been lying
down at the anchorage for some three weeks.
was esterday removed TO the yard, and an
Ihored abreast the ship-house b, and shortly
after coming to anchor those on shore had the
rratif ca ton of witnessing the loading OF Inc
guns, with grape shot: in the 1neau 'iTne. the
gates of the yard were closed to prevent the
citizens from passing and repa>sing. All TINS
war business is said TO be going on on account
of Il report that the yard is to be taken pos
session of by the Secessionists.
By-thS- way, the new appointees OF Apra.
ham are to take charge to-day, among tneth
we notice two New Workers and an Iris hlnan'
How many more such Northern and forelgn
coercionists 10 be appoin ted, time VIII tel
If the powers that be at Washington con
hurry up and make a clean sweep of what
few office holders there are left, they will have
no chance TO do it. UNION AS IT " AS
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Associated Press Dispatch. ]

w.sH1sarox. April lQ.-The Massac husetts
,roous an route Tor Washington, VIII 10 pass,
ing through Baltimore to-day, We're at,tackea 6,
by II mob portion OF the troops nf "a. ana
or iniurv unknown. The troops have Jus
arrived here. ,..,o,
The Governor of Maryland has declared
| marital law, and the volunteer corps IRE us
.onbling at their armorieS
| with these contradictory statements "i the
| fair, we await with anxiety lnli ana Iei''
Ie accounts. ANY message from Washing
| n, a, present, is TO be received VIII some
| doubt
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SHocKIxa OUrRaaR.-A correspondent, writ
ing from Henry county, Va. April 17tf, says
One of the most fiendish outrages was late
ly committed a few miles from this place,
that has ever been perpetrated iii this section
OF country. Col Peter Penn had as an over
seer Mr.. David Stuart One of the negroes
ran away, and had been absent few days
Mr.. Stuartg daughter. young lady
WAS the barn, near the house, when she
was seized by this negro and choked down,
| when he committed "a heilish outrage on her
and then beat her until he left her cead Epon
| the ground The negro was arres ted the same
| day and made the above statement. and also
carried the same night 10 Jail. There is stroni
| probability that he Will be taken from jai
| and burnt, ms the people are greatly excited
| about it.
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MorKngrrs IL HARpEn's FRnA. -Rumol

MOVEMENTS IN HARPHRs FIERY -Rumors,
at fret Intangible. but soon after taking de-
finite shape upon our streets last night ana
this morning gave currency to tho report
that a body of the troops of this Common
wealth had moved from Richmond, by the
Central and Orange, and Manassas Gap Rail-
roads to Winchester. On the route compa-
MES from Charlottesville. Stanton, Culpeper
Court House, Orange Court House, Warren
ION Eerryyille, ard Woodstock had Joined
the column. Upon arriving at Winchester,
the State forces were, it is said, to move upon,
and take possession OF the Armory at Harper
Ferry -
This movement has doubtless been accom-
pIisLed, and il Ia reported in Washington this
afternoon that Harper Ferry and the Armo'
nv were In posses sion OF the State troops.
The Armory WAS garrisoned by company
of United Statea troops, lately removed thith
er from Carlisle Barracks, and Inc arYzaHs-o
the esta blishment had, also, been drilsng as
company.
The above is from the Alexandria Gazette
OF yesterday.
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FoRr MoERcg.--We are informed that Capt

FoRT MoHRcR.--We are informed that Capt.
Elzey and Dr. Johns, both frcm Maryland,
and stationed at Old Point, have sent Ill their
designations now, or m ther dtSH1 fsS1is,a they
are called. Both these Gentlemen have served
in The army with distinction for number Of
wears and last in the Mexican war. Dr.
Johns. we understand, has been in the army
for "a wears, and of course must feel some re-
greet al sunderDg suddenly what were former
lv friendly relations; bat the die has Deen
cast, and he has made up his mind TO stand its
hazard.
We also understand that the bridges ut the
fort have been taken mp, and all comm unlca-
| ton between the fort and the citizens thus
! cut eff There are now 200 men, rank and file.
| in the fort, and all the officers are Black Re-
nubIicans with the exception OF three who
| hail from Virginia.
| A son of DR.. Banks was ordered from the
| fort where he occupied the position OF clerk
/ in the Sutler's store, because he would no
| synpathiza with the Black Republican re
| marks which were daily and hourly uttered II
| his presence; and The wife OF a man who de
| serted on the same account was summarIly
| elected from the fort, without any provision
| or notice: but the citizens OF Old Point ant
| Hampton Immediately took mp subscription
| to .uprly her wants and send her furthel
| south to IN her husbtnd.-Hory6k HeTdtd
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch


CHARborrRsvtLLs, VA, April 10, 1861.
The war spirit is fully manifest by all per-
sons here Two companies In town, and two
from the University, left here on "Wednesday
night for Harper's Ferry. There was firm
de,eriaination with them all to fight and con-
ouer. While waiting for the train, the Uni
versty soldiers stood for three hours in IN
broken ranks, every one painting to meet the
foe. Speeches were delivered to perhaps nj.
:een hundred persons assembled at the depot,
by Col. II. L. Prenus. and Prof. Holmes, OF
tho University, Hon. 5. +. Leake. of Char
lo,tesville, and Mr.. Berry, of Aiexandria.
When NJ. L.eake said, "Feiiow citizens OF
the Confederate States of the South" "A shout
went up such as never before was heard in
this vicinity.
Last night a Home Guard was formed in
town, Of sixty persons over 40 years OF age
Col ptentis elected Captain, A. +. Abel,
Lieutenant. fine military corps was also
formed AT the University, of eighty students,
| who elected Professor Bledsoe Captain.
! Virginia is now where she ought 10 nave
| been four months since-out OF the mon.
| Nav God protect and bless the Commonwealth
| of Virgins, and cause her speedily To unite
| with the Confederate States OF the south,
| MONTICELLO.
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STocK or CIGARS, TOBACCO, PIPES
Nv Goddin AZ Appersan, Aucrs.

TRUST EES' SALE OF HANDSOME
i BUILDING LOTS, IN TIE PLAN OF BEL
Trustees in certain deed Of trust from James n:
Anderson, dated 25th August, 1855, daily recorded
auction, ON the premises, on SATURDAY, the 7sth
April, 1ssi, al clock r. M, several very bsAu-
froutug on Beividere aud Pine streets.
TgRNs.-Although the deed requires each So,
yet by consent of the creditor. the terms Will be
One third cash balance at months, for negotia-
BILE notes, interest added, and title retained tl
last note paid. The taxes for 1851 to be paid by
an 10 j. L. APPERsoN, trustees
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A,..m.bi. pee.hentas.

New York, April 1.-the U. 5. steamer
Pocahontas has arrived here. She reports
that she did not arrive of Charleston MI one
aour previous to the evacuation OF Fort
Sumter
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From Charleston.

CHARLBsrox. April 19--As we'll as can be
ascertained, the subscription of South caro-
lima 10 the Confederate Loan VIII pI tlIet
millions dollars ] am officially informed
that already two million two hundred and
sixty-two thousand dollnrs have been taken
in charleston. ! also learn that New Orleans,
on the first day, took two millions seven hun
dred thousand. Other places in proportion.
All quiet here.
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AUCTION BALES,
FUTURE DAYS.



ARGE LOT OF STABLE AND FANCY
Ii DRY 6OuDs, SHOES, &C., SLIGHTLY
DAMAGED By FRESH WATER, FOR ACCOUNT
0F WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN. AT AUCTION
On MONDAY, ?2d inst. :. at IL clock, | Will sell
at my store, for account OF whom II may con-
Germ 4 very large assortment OF Staple and Fancy
Splendid silk DRESS GooDS; Organdies,
Bsrepes Lawns Jaconets: silk Mantillas;
Sbawle: Irish Linens; Oznaburgs: Dsnimsi
Eatinets; Calicoes; stripes; Bed Tfekieg.
Brown aud Bleached Sheetings and shirt1ngs;
Uinghams; Gorsets; Fancy Articles, &C.
Also
Several cases Mems, Wemen's, Boys and Misses
BOOTS and SHOES.
The whole comprising probably, the largest
assortment Of the same line af goods ever before
offered at auction in this city.
Fhe goods will be ready for examination on
Saturday. .
The trade is most respectfully invited to call aud
examine.
TERNs.-Cash, on delivery.
apis Z. B COOK, Auct
| ION ROLLS SUPERIOR MATING
tUO CLOTHING, CAPS. &c, At AUCTION -
| On MONDAY, ed lust, at 10 o'clock, will sell
I at my store
| 80 rolls 3, 4 and Cd checked MATING, just re-
ceived, fresh, and in most excellent condition
Also
! 50 rolls 4, s and Cd white MATING.
After which will be sold lot of
| CLOTHING, CAPS, &c.
| BY order of s. r. BAyly, trustee for l.. Cohen.
| ALSO-l5 or 30 cases BOOTS and SHOES. suita
bic to the approaching season.
| The attention of the trade is requested
apis u. B. COOK, Auct'r.
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Ger,praI (,aNS.

DETROIT, MICH, April 17.-General Cass
made a speech here this morning, on the occa-
sion of the Board of Trade unfuriing the Ma
tional flag over their rooms. He was strong
ly in favor of supper ting the mon, the Con
stitution and the couruy's flag, under all CIR
On n1stauces like the present. 1t WAS the
duty of every citizen to stand by the Govern
paIlt
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Rejoicing at Mobile.

MOBILE, April l9--An immense Getting,
called by Virginia citizens, is now ressing
with great enthusiasm and rejoicing. An ef-
! figy of Lincoln n rail-, just passed the place
| of meeting, caused uproarious shouting.
| The city is illuminated, and the band is no VI
| playing "Carry me back to Old Firslnny."
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The Feeling at Louisville.

louisville, April 1.-THE Memphis and
Ohio Railroad offers to transport troops and
munitions of war free for the South.
The City Council has appointed military
board and appropriated $4,000 to defend the
city.
The Union flags on the steamers have been
hauled down. and the citizens are arming and
volunteering.
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Fatal Railroud Accident.

BRAxonvILLs, S. O., April l7.-Mr Lee, 4
p-arch of the South Carolina Railroad, WAS
run over to-day by the down passenger tram
from Augusta and killed. lie fell in attempt
ing to cross the track. Mr. Lee leaves iarSa
family to mourn his IN timely END. lie was
very worthy man.
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LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE.
IIFE,FIREAND MARINE INSURANCE..

RICHMOND FIRE ASSOCIATION,
OFFIog No. l5s MAIE IN. z. Corner OF 1lTH) ST..
RICHMOND, Va.
Chartered 2Sth March, 1887.
This old and reliable Institution, with ample
coptinnes to insure SLAVES, BULLDOGS, MEk-
CHANDfZE, of every description HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE and Family WEARING APPAkkLt
current rates. a..
Losses adjusted and paid with all possible DIS.
patch DIRECTORS:
David Currie Robert n Burton,
G. T Worthau, Francis J. Barnes,
John II. Claiborne, John ]. sublen,
John J. w iison, Thos: A. Rust,
Alex. Garrett, Geo. n. Gwsthmeys
Peter G.. Warrick. -..-
DAVID CUKRIR, President.
| JoHF J. WILSON, Treasurer.
T. T. BRooKg, Secretary. lily
| las. b. MACMUR DO, Agent MANHATTAH
| u LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, of New FORK.
| Ofce at the Insurance Agency of THOMAS ~ Al
| Friend, on 1lth street. nearly opposite Goddin .
| Hall, where applications will be received
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Excitement at Philadelphia.

PHILADKLrHIA, April 1s.-The reported sci
cure of Harper's Ferry and secession OF 'T-
ginjs cast n heavy gloom over our population
today, and produced an intense excitement,
but the iater ne ws that the first was not true
leads to the hope that the mother of Presi-
dents will be qualified by an Official report OF
tha proceedings of the Convention.
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Arrival or SuPPLY STEAMERS. The steam
ers Uncle Ben and Yankee two of the char
tered steamers sent down ey the U. >. Gov
sr,meut To the relief of Fort Sumter, pat in
10 this port yesterday short of coal, and the
latter some " hat damaged in her upper works
Failing to get a supply of coal on this side,
they proeeedsd 10 the Navy Yard where they
IL
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~ tae ToVerhor
.,rrann, Dauis, Private Secretary.

The people OF this State are now unit for
,,I,stauce 10 the usurper and tyrant, Abra-
tsu, Lincoln. Ii the Black Republicans
tn,uk they can brighten the people OF the
Santn by tha threats in which they so freely
~ 4tlfgr they reckon without their host =
Tha hearts of our people ara fired with lndig-
De.5ou and we will now act quickly Al
-,4dy the troops of North tarollna are IN
possession of the forts on our coast, ana
,r,sulue II VIII not be many hours before we
lb.li hear that the arsenal ~ Fayetteville has
hen taken. There are now e1'oV s'aho OF
a-~.s in this arseual, Il, 900 Of these being the
col, rated Sharpe's rifles. Tenders of men 70
,nc Governor are pouring in upon hun. o
'a.s than 900 men have been rendered 10 lile
Governor to-day, who are ready 10 march IN
stsutIy upou any service our Governor may
command. .,. =. .o.
4 special train leaves here tonight, 10 car
~ the above Proclamation 70 the distant
counties of the West.
We nil waited auxlously az the telegraph OF
fca might, hoping TO hear that the oral
Y,Dce of Secession had passed yonr Conyen-
non but no such Information came. II VT
c!nia does rot act promptly. we cannot wal,
for her indeed, "" are not waiting now. bu
sizing upon everything belonging TO the FED
er,l Government II our State, and preparing
for the conflict.
COL. G. Z. Tew, of the Hllsboro' Military
academy. has been sent by the Governor Il
take command OF the troops III Fort Macon
We had an enthusiastic meeting here las
uiyht when such men as Gov. Manly an'
Holm ". SWINE, editor OF the Register, nrge'
ths Immediate secession of North Carolin
rom the Union. Both of these gentlemen
have been up 10 4 recent date strong Uhoi
Nor. hiA"A'h mn
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Associated Press Dispatch

WasErssrox, April 19.--It is gen orally re-
ported that the few Government troops STA
toned ut Harper's Ferry felt themselves una
hIe 10 hold possession of the public works
against the superior force OF Nirginians, and
blew up the two principal workshops and re.
treated to the Maryland side.
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Especial Dispatch to the Richmond pispsch.l
HARPER S FERRY ARSE NAL
CAPTURED!

ALEXANDRIA, April l9.-Selabie lnforma-
ton states that the HarPer's Ferry Arse
nal was CAPTURED last night by the irg ma
forces, without resistance by the Ieaeral
troops. Fourteen thousand stand OF arms
| were taken.
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A Flag Raised.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1sth.-Bishop Wood
raised an American flag to-day over the dome
of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral on Lo-
gan square. The height of the dome Is lS'
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Border stateS-FrlvatefFs NIt''Hs ""'' -
New ORLEANS, April lS.-It is expected that
Tennessee, Ken lucky, North Caroiiha, MIS-
sonri md Arkansas will secede within i
week. ,, -,
Cant. Needler, of the French Marine, has
offered his services to the Confederate COY
ernment and will tit out privateer AZ h y,
own ernense. Several priyateers are expected
10 leave here soon.
+ ,ruiting is rapidly progressing. Inc
troops are pouring i'll from the INTERIOR
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HARRISBURG, April ls.-The Legislature has
adjourned sine Die. The members of both
houses after adjourning, joined In singing the
Stars pangled Banner" The Governor Will
issue a proclamation tomorrow.
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nAK AND PINE WOOD-seasonsd and under
~ shelter, for sale at Coke Yards: .
Ia It's JNO J. WERTF. Ag't.
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By Thos. W.-keesee, Auct'r,
Iotica corner 18th and Cary streets.1

uORSES, MULES AND WAGON FOR
III SALE AT AUCTION. be offered for
sale on SATURDAY morning. April 2eth, com
on Council Chamber Hill, several Saddle and
Harness HORSES two or thrae MULES, and one
WAGON. THOS. w. hEhSES,
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By Alexander Mott, Auct'F.
ROCERIEs. DRY GOODS, CLOTH

DRY GOODS, CLOTH.
u ING, FURNITURE, &C, AT AUCTION
Will be sold at auction, at my store, on sATUR.
DAY, April Goth, commencing at 10 O'Clock, = large
lot of GRoCERIES-Whiskey. Brandy. Soap,
Candles 40. Dry Goods, Ready made Clothing,
Piece Goods, Hosiery. &c; new and second hand
FURNITURE, Beds, Mattresses, Cots, &c; diass,
Crockery aud Stoseware.
Also.-Cloeks, Watches, Jewelry, Fancy Goods,
nc Ian lel ALEX. MOTT. Auct.
APPLEs-Will be added to my sale, HIS
MORNING, SO bbls. Apples, on account OF waum
i; NAV concarn ALEX MOTT, Auct
MIGHT SALES.-Wnl be soia, 1T anction,
~ THIS EVENING, and continued until farther
notice. large and general assortment OF Watehesi
Jewelry, Plated Ware, Cutlery, DRY Goods ana
Fancy Articles. Sale to commence at o'efk r. III.
ia Ats ALEXANDER MOTT. Aact,r.
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rTsO DENTlSTh.-Jones& whites Teeth. CO.
1 runduiu Wheels, Wheel Brushes, vuicAnite
Rubhsr Gutta Pelcha, Charles Abbey son
na,a Foii. Alnsigum, Files, Mouth Gfssses; for
sale by taplll q. GENNgTT, Eagle square.
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r,a rsop,e of Abingdon, Va, fred salute
Thursday evening, on hearing Of the. seees-
sion of Virginia.
n II. Lewis, Of Lynchburg, has resigned
The mail agency conferred upon him by Lin
coin. fa
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M...,chu.ett. Volunteers.

Bosrox. April I7th--The steamer 5. r.
Spaulding, which leaves this afternoon for
Norfolk, win take $40 troops. Their destina-
ton is said to be Fortress Monroe.
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MONTGOMERY, April To- A prolonged session
of the Cabinet was held to-day in relation to
Virginia Affairs.
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Thare In not q Union man In these edtg.
| Gins y and not one but reioiced At last nights
| intelligence. i.
! a. gcriv read and relied on. PALMETTO.
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special Session of the Rhode Island Leafsla

PRnvrpBscr, April 1s.-The Legislature OF
this State met in extra session yesterday. GOV.
Sprague appeared at the opening OF the SEES
sion and made An address TO the Senate, i'm
pressing upon the members the duty OF sns-
tanning the Government in this crisis. His
remarks were warmly appianded.
A bill WAS Immediately passed authorizing
the raising of a regiment. 1t is understood
that $500, 900 will be appropriated.