New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-22
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IMPORTANT rElEaRApHIc 1NTELLIaENcE
81 rHa sournrns AND AaaRrcAs INNS
Later frori, Washington.


Pawnee and Anacosta took their departure last
night, and are probably ordered 70 Norfolk
President Lincoln has issued his proclama1on3
declaring blockade of the ports IN all inc seoeaeu
States. p,..
There ii nd mail communication beyond Balti-
more owing it is reported, to the destruction OF a
railroad bridge near Baltimore detaihhg d lalge
number Of troops bound 70 Washington az HaVfe
Tha eity Of Baltimore is reported as being quiet
and was this morning in full possession of the
II i expected that troops destined to Washing
ton will make an attempt TO force tneF way
through to-day.
The mail steamers on the Potomac are tempo
rariy detained by order of the Government for
prudential reasons.
the citizens to refrain from anything that might
disturb the quiet of the city.
The Massachusetts, Troops,
WASHINGTON, April 20--About fifteen of the
Massachusetts soldiers are lying dangerously
wounded in the hospital.
Railway Bridge Burned.
q WASHINGTON, April 20.-The Baltimore Railway
bridge on the Northern Central Railway, near
woodbury. has been destroyed by fire.
1t is reported that Northern soldiers are at the
Relay House.
a bridge on the Northern Central Railway and
one on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
roads are gone.
Latest from Baltimore.
Baltimore, April 2O.-Armed men are moving
in all directions.
The Mayor and Governor have notified President
Lincoln that no more troops can pass Baltimore,
unless they fight their way through.
Lincoln replies that no more troops will be
brought through, provided they are unmolestedly
allowed to pass around Baltimore.
Movement of Boston Troops
BosTos, April 20.--The Boston 9th regiment and
the Boston flying artillery start for Washington
this evening.
Important from louisville.
LOUISVILLE, April 2o.--A large audience was
addressed BY the Hon. j. G. Breckinridge this
afternoon
IN the course of his speech he denounced Lin
cons proclamation as Illegal, saying he could not
efficiently use his troops without authority Of Con
gress. He proposed that Kentucky, through her
congressman on the 4th OF July, oppose the settle
menf Of the present difficulties by the sword, and
that Kentucky, in the meantime, call CONVENTION
TO aid her Congressman in presenting q solemn pro-
test to Congress. This subject failing, that the
honor, interest and duty of Kentucky compels her
to 90 with the South.
4 The authorities Of Louisville, KY, New Albany
and JeGersonyle, Ind. are forming an alliance to
preserve peaceable status and amieable relations
in any evenGG
The Governors proclamation for a meeting Of
the Kentucky Legislature on the 9th has not been
issued, as was reported. The matter is held in
allegiance.
The citizens Of Louisville are organizing home
Martial Law in Washington.
| WASHINGTON, April 2o.--The q. s. steamer-of
war Pawnee left lastnight with Government troops
on board.
1t is whispered among military men in Washing
ton that martial lag will soon be proclaimed
The steamer Nicholas, plying between Washing
and Baltimore, has been seized for prudential
reasons
Abont 5000 men are under arms here and in the
vicinity.
Additional measures have been taken to guard
the entrance TO the city.
Excitement in Boston.
BosToN, Afr 2O.--This city was terribly excited
last night at attack the Massachusetts Volun-
teers at Baltimore.
Theeity government is instructed to appropriate
S10Dah fit out volunteers, and pay each volun-
teer $40 per month, besides the Government pay.
Pennsylvania Legislature.
HARRISBURG, April 20---Gov. Curtin convenes
the Pennsylvania Legislature in extra session on
the Both of April.
Injury to the Pennsylvania Regiment.
PHIIADELpHIA, April 2u.--Col. Small's regiment
returned last night. Six men attached to the reg
ment were wounded by stones at Baltimore. A
large number is missing.
The Seventh New York Regiment.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.-The crack New York
regiment and the Massachusetts troops are at the
depot. The cars are getting ready for their con-
yeyance to Hayre de Grace, whence they go by
water to Annapolis.
Movements of q. s. War Vessels.
NEW YoRK, April 2O.-The Chesapeake sails this
afternooa with 250 men for the Navy Yard The
Monticello sailed this afternoon, with 100 marines
for Norfolk, from thence to Washington.
The Feeling in New York.
NEW YORK., April 20. "A general feeling of safety
prevails among all classes, except the financial
circles, where a gloomy future is entertained.
Steamer Columbia Chartered,
New YORK, April 20.--The steamer Columbia
has been chartered by the Federal Government, as
o transport, and leaves tomorrow for Washington.
The Seventh New York Regiment.
New YORK April 20.-A dispatch from Col. Lief
fert says the Seventh New York regiment has left
Philadelphia for HaTre de Grace toSembark thence
for Annapolis.
The Massachusetts Regiment.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.-The Massachusetts
regiment has gone to Washington by the steamer
Keystone State.
The Federal Troops in Washington.
WASHINGTON. April 2o.--A gentleman reports
that from 5000 to 5000 troops are under arms in
Guiding 1000 regulars and four batteries of flying
artillery.
Col. Smith is confident he can defend the city
against any force likely to be brought against it
for the present.
The same authority says the trouble in Baltimore
originated from rowdyswho caught musket from
o Massachusetts, soldier and killed him, when the
oiuefWas illteuatety gwen 10 IRE, ana several OF
| the mob were killed.
New Jersey LIST Regiment
/ NEWARK, N. ", A prit 20. The lst regiment, 1000
| strong, goes to Washington next Tuesday,
The Common Council provides for the families of
| VOLUNTEERS.
/ About 1900 military are ready to march.
| The State Bank offers $4,000 to the Governor
| the other banks as much money as is required.
| Offer by Gov. fletcher.
PHILADELPH1A. April 2u.--Gov. Letcher, of Vir
GINA, has offered $1,000 TO the patentee of bullet
mould, who replied that no money could purchase
| itto use against his country.
Negroes Firing Houses.
| PHrLADELPHIA, April 20.--A resident of Ken
county, Maryland, received information that ne
groes were burning the houses Ct whites in thai
| region.
Immense Union Meeting in New York.
| NEW YoRK, April 20,--An Immense Union meet
| ing is being held in this city tonight, presided
over by ex-secretary of the United States Treasury
John A. Dix.
The most eminent speakers addressed the as
sembly.
pledging support TO The government and tina
secession is unjastidahle and reasonable.
Attack on the Federal Capital.
New YORK, April 20.--It is exported that large
number OF empty cats run down from Alexandra
for an attack on the federal capital.
Southern sympathizers in Washington
| WASHINGTON, April 20.--Dstrct Attorney Smitl
has asked The Judge OF the United States Circuit
Court for special jury to bring to justice parties
1 sympathizing with the South in this city.
Seizure Of Arms for the South.
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