New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-16
The War News in Cincinnati,


lied for the protection Of the city
Call for Men by the Governor Of New York.
New York, April lj.-Albany intelligence re
ceiycd here to-day says that Gov. Morgan has
issued his call for 25 900 men to aid the Govern
ment in enforcing the laws.
Affairs in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, April l5.-1t is currently report
ed that plot is in progress to seize upon Fort
Delaware. Capt. Port, commanding will resign
if Virginia passes an ordinance of secession. This
rumor has caused considerable excitement among
our citizens.
Gov. Curtin writes that he can send 300 600 men
in As hours, if required.
Volunteers are preparing to respond to the
Government Two new regiments are forming.
Policy Of Senator Douglas.
WtSHINGTON, April 1i.-SenatOr Douglas of Hi
nois, had an interview with President Lincoln to-
day, and told him that while opposed to the Ad-
ministration's political issues, he was prepared to
sustain the President in Constitutional functions to
preserve the Union, maintain the Government and
defend the Capitol.
lie said a firm policy and prompt action was
necessary
Louisville with the South.
LOUISVILLE, April l5.-Thc recent news has so
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not yet recovered.
Companies are in the act Of cnlisting for the
Southern Conlederacy. 1t is rumorcd that several
staat tomorrow. The citizens generally deplore
the positions of Lincons proclamation.
Further from Europe
NEW YORK, April l5.-The steamship Fulton,
from Southampton and IIavre, on Wednesday. the
Sd inst, brings the following additional news:
:.
cratic programme of the Hungarian leaders, and
intends abiding by the reforms already adopted,
and receive the ambassadors of the King of Italy.
Gen. Garbaldi and King Victor Emanuel held
conference at Genoa on the ID. 1t is rumored that
the former has requested his officers to assemble in
fortnight.
The Czar of Russia concessions are unsatisfac
tory to the people.
From Washington.
WASH1NGTOS, April 14.-Thc city of Washington
is in perfect uproar of excitement over the proc
lamaton issued by Lincoln, calling for the militia
of the several States and convening the Federal
Congress for the 4th Of July Thirty thousand men
have already been rendered. The city is strongly
guarded at every point. The cavalry is on the road
and the military inside. More troops have been
ordered.
The following is Iincoln's proclamation:
" Whereas. The laws of the United States have
been and are now opposed in several States by
combinations too powerful to be suppressed in the
ordinary way,
II therefore call forth the militia of the several
States of the Union to the aggregate of seventy
five thousand to suppress said combinations and
execute the laws.
"Iappeal to all loyal citizens to facilitate and aid
this effort to maintain the laws and the integrity of
the National Union and the perpetuity of popular
governments, and redress wrongs that have long
been endured.
"The first service assigned to the forces will be
to repossess the forts places and property that have
been seized from the Union.
The utmost care will be taken consistent with
the object to avoid devastation and destruction or
interference with the property of peaceful citizens
in any part of the country, and hereby command
persons composing the aforesaid combinations TO
dsperse within twenty days from this date.
q hereby convene both Houses of Congress for
the 4th of July next, to determine upon measures
which the public safety and interest demand.
By " H. SEWARD secrctuy of Stac.' 0''''
Secret Plots to Seize Washington
WAsHINGToN, April l4.-Ehorts are still making
to concentrate formidable military forces in and
around Washington, prepared for all emergencies.
Information continues to be received of secret
plots in various localities of Maryland and Virginia
10 seize public property, and even the persons of
The highest officers of The Government
This is not generally credited, but believed in
official quarters.
The roads leading to Washington are closely
watched.
The War News North.
DETROIT. April 14.-The war news has produced
profound sensation. There is a unanimous senti-
nent to sustain the Government.
CHICAGO, April l4.-The feeling here is similar
o that in Detroit
ERIE, Pa, April l4.-The people here SYM
,athize greatly with the Federal Government. All
volunteer companies offer their services to the
Governor tomorrow.
Excitement East.
BUFFALO, April l5.-Numerous Eastern cities
re intensely excited. The military volunteer |
ng their services for the support of the Govern.
nent A general determination is manifested to |
upport the Government.
Offer of Troops by Ohio.
CoLrMEUS, April l5.-Ad djutant-t;eneral CARING
on has ordered the military laws to be carried in
0 effect, providing 600O regular militia, and a
eserve of not less than So 900 men, subject to i'm
lediate transfer into the regular force.
The people, irrespective of party, are Offering
heir services.
Lincoln Demands Aid from New York
ALRANY, April l5.-It is rumorcd that Gov.
iOrgan has received dispatches from Lincoln ask
lg aid.
Lincoln's reply to the Virginia Commissioners has
dissatisfied the Republicans and Democrats.
The Seventh and SiXtyninth regiments have
their services for the defence of Wash
lgton.
Volunteers from Indiana.
INDIANAroLIs, April l5.-Governor Morton pos
esses Information from all parts of Indiana, that
olunteer companies are forming everywhere.
Thirty thousand men can be relied on to defend
&c national flag.
MADISON, Ind, April l5.-Several military COM
anies are in the act of being formed for immedi-
te service
a Union meeting was held Saturday night, at
hleh resolutions were passed to maintain the
OVerIment.
Illinois Legislature Called.
Chicago. April l5.-The Governor of this State
Is convened the Legislature for the oath inst.
Demonstrations of Joy in Richmond
RICHMOND, April l5.--The news of the surrender
Fort Sumter was received with demonstrations
Joy. Southern flag was hoisted Saturday
ght on the capitol, which was subsequently re
1ved by the guard.
100000 Men from Pennsylvania.
April Ex-Governor Curtin has
ne to Washington to say that Pennsylvania can /
nd 100000 men to defend the national capital l
ncolns Reply to the Virginia Commissioners
WASHINGTON, April l4.-PresdeDt Lincoln, in
llying to the Virginia Commissioners, says if, as q
appears an unprOvoked assault has been made f
Fort Sumter he holds himself at liberty to re- s
ssess like seized places, and to the best of his c
ty repeI force by force. twill. perhaps, canse d
mails to be Withdrawn from the seeded States. t
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