New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-05-10

MONTGOMERY, May 9-No business of interest
was done in open session to-day.
Congress, while sitting with closed doors, passed
an act to raise an additional force to serve while
the war lasts. 1t authorizes the President to,
accept the services of volunteers without regard to
their place of enlistment
Another act was made public, which authorizes
the Postmaster General to proclamation, at
any day he may select, taking entire charge OF
postal matters in the Confederate States.
Reliable information, received in official circles,
convey the gratifying intelligence that more States
will be in the Confederacy early in the month of
June.
Senator Clngman is here from North Carolina.
AdsIices of favorable character have been re-
ceived from Kentucky and Missouri.
Mr.. Russell, the correspondent Of the London
Times, left this night, fully confirmed of the per-
maneney and military resources of the Govern
ment of the Confederate States.
The Virginia Blockade, @#%
NEW York, May 9.-The steamship Quaker City
is hlockading Cape Henry.
1t is reported that the Virginians are fitting up
the steamers Yorktown and Jamestown to run the
James river blockade.
The secession flag is still flying at Hampton
Roads,
Purchase by the Federal Government.
| ToRoNro, May 9.-The iron steamer Peerless
has been purchased by the Lincoln Government.
Augmentation of the Federal Army.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The War Department.has
learned that 90 900 men are within two days march
of Richmond. u-
Gen Scott orders the rapid augmentation of the
troops at Washington.
Wrillard's Hotel Saved from Destruction.
Several buildings adjoining Wizards Hotel were
consumed by fire to-day, and had it not been for
the promptness and skillfnlness of the New York
ZDuaves Wizards itself would have been burned
down. -Four places were set on fire.
Baltimore Troops for the South
FREDERICK May 9.-Two companies of Balti-
| more volunteers passed here to-day, en- route for
| the Virginia army.
Maryland Side of the Potomac.
| CHAAlGERsBuRG, May 9-It is reported that the
Virginians are tortitying the Maryland side OF the
| Potomac. About 600O Confederate troops are
| there. --.
| WAsn1NGroN May 9.-Judge Scarborough, Of
the United States Court of Claims, has resigned his
! position.
| West Point Cadets Drilling Volunteers
PEnRYvlLLE May O. The graduating class of
West Point Cadets has arrived for the purpose Of
| drilling volunteers.
| Michigan Appropriation Bill.
| DETROIT, May 9-The Governor, in his message,
recommends loan OF 81 900 600 for war purposes.
Capture in Chesapeake Bay
New YORK May 81 tny armed schooner n has
| with two men, the rest escaped.
Hon. Rufus King.
| MILWAUKEE, May 9.-Hon. Rufus King, who had
| been appointed Minister to Rome, has been made
| Brigadier-General of the Wisconsin troops
| New Jersey Loan
TRENTON, May 9.-The loan bill of the New
Jersey Legislature calls for one Million.
From Richmond.
RICHMOND, May 9.-Our authorities here are
| evidently kept well posted as to General SCOTS
plans. -.,,
Fifteen hundred troops arrived at Perryville
| from Philadelphia last night.
r~General Harney has been ordered to st. LouiE
by the Federal Government.
| The passenger trains from PHILADELPHIA to Baltl-
mo1e have resumed their trips.
New York Markets.
NEW YoRK, May 9.-The Cotton market is firmer
sales to-day of 2lO0 bales at l23 to lac. for Mid
ding Upands Flour is quoted Ut S. 90 to s. II
for Superine State. Corn sold at so to 64c pc
bushei. Sales of Mess Pork at SIT so to SIT x
per barrel. Cuba Sugar sold at Al to 81 per lb.
Cincinnati Markets
| CrNCINNATI May 9.-Four sold to-day g
81 rs to 81 so for Superfue. Whisky is quoted a
l21c. the gallon.
River Intelligence.
LOUISVILLE, May 9.-The Ohio river at this pon
was gradually swelling this evening, with tWelv
: feet water in the canal. H.0
r St. LOUIS, May 9.-All the streams are fallin
j., but still remain in good boating condition.