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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-19
NEW-.IERSEY,

NEwARK, N. j., Thursday, April IS, 1861.
The national flag has been profusely displayed here
to-day the public buildings and by the citizens gen.
erciiy.
The Ereni1g Journal Democratic paper, displays
the flag with :le notices, Free Speech" and Free
Press"
The Massaebuset's volunteers were received here
with salute, and patriotic demonstrations were abun-
dant. No violation Of the law is now feared
Loso BRANCH, N. j., Thursday, April IS, 1861.
The patriotic sentiment Of the people Of this vicinity
is fairly aroused TO respond heartily The of the
Government Of this State for men and aid. meeting
will be held here on Monday nigh, to form company
The Slars and Stripes are calamity floating from our
liberty pole.
TREsros, Thursday, April IS, 1861.
The Trenton Bank ard the Mechanics Bank have
each rendered t. Gov. Oden the loan Of rs, 900 to
aid in raising the four regiments of soldiers for the war;
TIE Directors Of the Mechanics Bank each subscribed
800 to aid the families of those who volunteer in this
city.
Gov Olden directed national salute to be fred at
the State Arsenal in honor Of the troops from Boston
they passed through the city The troops were en-
Enthusiastically cheered by hundreds at the depot and the
State Arsenal.
A great meeting il now in session at Temperance
Hall. Hundreds are present TO sustain the Govern
meDt Men of all parties are participating The Mayor
pr.sides and speeches being made by Franklin >.
Mills Joseph C.. Potis, james Wilson, Charles W.Jay,
james +. Raslln.e, i9on. c. SHELTON, and others.
Resolutions were adopted sustaining President Lin
coin appointing "A Committee to raise money to sup
port the families of volunteers, and appealing to the
Common Council for $4,000 for the same purpose.
Great onhuliasm prevails, and entire unity OF men
Of all parties for the common exists.
The Massachusetts regiment arrived and passed along
Chestnut street nj O'Clock 10 the Continental To take
supper there and at the Girard. Tie soidiers were
mainly chartered at the latter buildDg, which lie now
vacant The cheering was ncessant along the line OF
march.
The reported seizure Of HarPers Ferry, and Seces-
sion Of Virginia, has cast heavy gloom over the popu-
In ion but later news that the former was untrue,
leuds to the hope that The Secession Of the Mother Of
Presidents will be qualified by official report Of the
proceedings Of the Convention.
At Lambertyille great excitement is prevailing.
Flags are out all over the Thirty -four guns were
fired for the Union la-t night by the L,mberve Fen
cibIes The Fencibles are rapidly filing up their
ranks An independent rifle company is also being or
gani1ed They have about 50 already on the roll.
Meetings are held every night $1,000 has been raised
for the support Of the families Of the volunteers.
PRINcIros, ~ j., Thursday, April Is, 1861.
The Unon-loving students Of this national college
rased last evening the Stars and Stripes on tho ouPola
OF old Nassau Hall.
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military organization and offering their services for the
defense Of the seat Of Government.
Lieut.. Gwathmey Of yirginis was yesterday stricken
from the roll of the navy.
Lieuts W. l.. Bradford and Fitzgerald have resigned
their commissions.
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island regiments and
the Seventh Regiment are expected here Immediately.
A special Government messenger has just arrived
from Pensacola. There eeems to be no doubt that
troops have been landed from the Brooklyn at Fort
Pckeus.
Gov. fletcher telegraphs to the Department refusing
to furnish troops, and saying that Virginia will fight
back.
The War Department officially announces the estao-
lishment Of new M'litary Department, to be called
the Department of Washington 1t consists Of the State
of Maryland and the District of Columbia according
to the ater original boundary and therefore includes
the Potomac on the Virginia shore. COL e. r. Smith
of the 10th Infantry is assigned to the command OF
the headquarters at Washington. Capt. Talbot, As
sistan Adutant-Geneml is relieved from the orders
ssFigned him on duty in Oregon, and has reported 10
these headquarters according to orders.
Major Beall, Paymaster Of the Army, resigned his
commission to-day.
The Clerks Of the State Department have been
formed into guard for the protection Of that build
ing
Those of the Treasury have received orders imne-
a,ely to repair to the Department nthe first invasion
or alarm.
The Clerks Of the other DefStmens are directed to
be similarly wa,chful in addition to che military force
that has been placed in the public buildings.
The umors Of an attempted invasion Of Washington
tonight have excited much feeling. Whatever
may be the ground for such reports il is certain that
the Government is expediOusly making preparations
for all emergencies.
The Kansas men now here about six hundred in
number, have formed a company called the Frontier
Guards. They have been given the post of honor in
the east room Of the Presidents house.
So many houses have been offered free Of charge by
citizens for the quarteng OF troops that it is unDeces
sary to rent any more for that purpose.
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MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, Thursday, April is, 1861.
All the rumoIs about the Harpers Ferry seizure are
false.
A dispatch dated o'clock says that all is quiet
there,
There is full company of United States artierists
stationed there, and strong Union population.
The excitement in Baltimore ia increasing. The
Union men are ihronng the streets determined not to
be ovarsi4nsl.ad by the seoossionists.
TIE Minute Men have the Union flag flying from
their headquarters.
The Governor and Mayor will issne joint Iroclsma-
lion 10 prevent any interference with the pasage of the
Federal troops through this city.
The Union sentiment among the mechanics Is almost
unanimous.
partv Of Secossionists on Federal Hill raised
Secession fac at noon and commenced firing salute
with c,nnon La a few moments the workmen from
all the fonndrcs in the vicinity, hearing the report
rushed on them, tore down the flag spiked the gun
and threw it into the river The Secessionss fled in
conformation and the flag was torn in tatters. The
enthusiasm was universal for the Union Not ess than
5000 persons were present.
No fears are anticipated Of trouble or detention ON
the baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The road was
never in better condition. or trains running more regu
Iarlv ON fine than now. There is decided Union
sentiment ON the entire ne and no trouble appre-
bended at Harpers Ferry, or any other point R'l-
ors Of an attack there are eetrey groldless, Gov
eminent having full possession Of the Armory, when
will be amply reenforced ifrequisite.
Cant Pearson of Norfolk steamer, arrived IN this
CITY this morning He reports that the main entrance
70 the barbor of Norfolk has been obstructed by the
sinking Of small boats by order Of Gov Letcher'
Cant Pearson says he was compelled to go over the
fats aud states that the object is 10 prevent the Gov
| ernmep, vessels leaving as ordered
| The Norfolk Custom House has also been broken
into and large quantity of guns stored there taken OUT
The revenue cutter at Norfolk has also been boarded
| and the guns seized
Five hundred troops reached this city at q o'clock
| this afternoon from Harrisburg. They marched
through the city unmolested and large police force
accom- panied them. AT many points they were cheeed
by the Union men, who followed them in large num-
bers to the depot.
The streets have been thronged with people this al
ternoon and considerable excitement prevails but thu1
far no violence has occurred.
| BALTsMoRE, Thursday, April Is, 1861.
Cant. Pearson, of Norfolk steamer, arrived III this
| city this morning.
lie reports that the main entrance TO the barbor o.
Norfolk has been obstructed by the sinking OF small
boats by order Of Gov. Letcher. Capt Pearson says
that be was compelled 10 20 over the Hats ana tla'e
that the object is 70 prevent the Government Vesseii
| leaving as ordered.
| The Norfolk Cnstom-HOuse has also been broken
into and large quantity Of guns stored there taken
The revenue cutter Of Norfolk has also been boarded
and the guns seized.
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ILLINOIS.

Cmc,Go, Thursday, April Is, 1861.
TIE Banks Of this city to-day rendered Gov Yates
$500 coo asked for n "a loan fpr extraordinary ex-
pcnses The war feeling grows more intense UP 70
This morning 1000 men had signed the muster roll.
Til. IL double the number that will be allotted to tins
city. The Zouave Regiment IL nearly full. move
mont ia ON foot 10 uniform them and equip them by
pryn,e subscription wealthy citizen heads the list
with 81 COO.
The meeting called tonight for the purpose OF SUE
thinning the Goycrnn ent was the largest and most en-
thusas,ic ever bcld in this city Speeches were made
by prominent gentlemen Of both parties, and srrins
resolutions adopted
Six thousand dollars were subscribed Tor Tie support
Of volunteers until taken charge Of by the State
SPRrsGrI,LD, ILL.,, Thursday, April IL, 1901
Tenders of companies are pouring into the AdJutant
Generals office. None are put down as received VINO
are not rerorted az full. Fortynipe companies have
already been accepted Tenders have been mace Tor
many more.
Ali the railroad nes in the State have volunteered
to carry the accepted companies to the place OF rehde1
yous free Of charge.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Special Dispatch to The n Y. Tribune.
PmLADELPHIA Thursday, April Is, 1861.
Seventeen hundred troops will leave here TO morrow
for Washington, and sixteen hundred more On saiur
day.
10 the Associated Press. 40 ~
PHILADyLPHIA, Thursday, April Is, 1861.
The Bulletin Of this city has specal Dispatch stat
INC that the Southern troops are marching on Wash
ngton.
Bishop Wood raised to-day the American flag over
the dome of the new Catholic Cathedral in Logan
square--the height being go feet.
ScR.sTos, Thursday, April is, 1861.
The Wyoming Artilerists, Capt Finley, left here
for Harrisburg this morning. This company was in
the Mexican war.
The Wyoming Light Dragons, Capt Brisbane
offered their seryice Dragons and were refused
and in thirty minutes reported FOR duty ar ihyht In
fantry, and were accepted TO march tO-rnorow.
The whole Of the Luzerne County apportionmeh'
will be in Harrisburg by Monday.
judge .Jesup will have $50 volunteers from suSlu''
hanna County by Saturday. :,
At the Union meeting here last night addresses were
made by COL Wright and c. +. Wright OF Wilkes
barre. and the Hon. John Brisbane OF Scranton.
AT the conclusion Of Col. Wrghts address onors ior
enlistment were numerous
HARRISBURG, Thursday, April 10, 1901.
The Governors war proclamation will not 10 Issued
before tomorrow.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Special Dispatches to The N. \. Tribune.
Bosros, Thursday, April 49, 1861.
The Board Of Trade this afternoon passed resolutions
rendering sympathy to the Government recommending
the vigorous to restore the authority Of the
Government and denouncing JEFF. Davis's proclama-
ton.
Gov. Andrew endorses the proportion for a coast
guard and public meeting will he held 10 discuss
the project.
VIM. Gray has given the Government 80 900 to aid
the families Of the soldiers
BosToS, Tbursday, April 49, 1861.
The banks Of Boston have rendered to Gov. Andrew
for the aid Of the State in its support Of the General
Government, 10 per cent of their capital stock Of
49,, 600, GOO, making the cum Of $4,000.
To tho Associated Press
Bosroy Thursday, April IS, 1861.
But three regiments of the Massachusetts quota Of
troops lei lsst night comprising the Third, Fourth and
Sixth The Eighth Regiment, Col. Timothy Munroe,
is expected to leave this afternoon. As specimen Of
the war feeling dominant eighty men enrolled them
selNes volunteers at single recruiting station be-
tween and 10 O'Clock this morning. The veteran and
respected manager Of the Boston Theator, Thomas
Barry, esq, has volunteered Mr. Barry is an Engisb.
man, and served with distinction in the Peninsular war
Of Great Britain.
The Merrimac River Bank Of Manchester, N. H.,
offers the State $40 600 for military purposes and the
Portsmouth Bank 10000 EnSting il going on rap
idly in the Granite State
meeting OF the Bank officers representing all the
Boston Banks, was held here ths morning. when a
resolution adopted to loan the State OF Massachu-
setts 10 per their entire capital for the defense
ofthe Government.
The capital Of the Boston Banks amounts TO ga joo,.
900
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FROM MONTGOMERY.

MONTGOMERY, Thursday, April Is, 1861.
dispatch received At Savannah on the 10th,
stating that Virginia had passed the ordinance Of Sc
cession to take effect in two days. No advces TO that
effect have been received here nevertheless it is be-
leyed by the Government. Unless the Cincinnati
seizures are promptly redressed, i, will cause a nom
intercourse, and seizure of Ohio property at New
Orleans
Later.-One hundred guns are now firing all over
the South for Virginia. President Davis has just been
officially notified
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VIRGINIA.
RIcHsosD, Thursday, April Is, 1861.

RIcHsosD, Thursday, April H. 1861.
Gov Letcher has Issued proclamation recognizing
the Confederate States independent He Gays that
the President has authority to call extraordinary
force to an offensive war against any foreign power,
and threaten to this unusual force TO compel obe-
dience to his mandates
BELIEVING that the influences which operate to pro-
duce this proclamation against the Seeding States will
be brought to bear Virginia il che should exercise
her undoubed right TO the powers guaranteed
by her people, and due to her honor that an improper
exercise OF force against Der people should be expelled
Gov Lecher orders all armed volunteers, regiments,
companies, to hold themselves in readiness for iu-
mediate orders and prepare for efficient service.
The Proclamation is dated April H.
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Five hundred volunteers lef via the Northern Gen.
trsl Railroad, for Washington this morning.
Seven hundred men arrived to-day, and were sent
forthwith.
The Governor has ordered out Gen. Patterson's
division.
Six thousand stand of arms expected here to-day
Both Houses of the Legislature met in Convention
at the Hall of the House this morning, to hear the
Star Spangled Banner sung. The refrain was joined
in by all the members and galleries amid the widest
cheering aud enthusiasm. Tho song was aiierward
sung in tue Senate and in both eases the me mbers and
spectators seemed mad with patriotic devotion.
Both Houses have adjourned sine die.
Trus are leaving with troops as fast as they can be
prepared.
Lewis W. Hall Of Blair County was elected Speaker
of the House this afternoon.
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Sr,crpE WirH PoIsos.-Anna Loefier, German
woman % years Of age, committed suicide on Thur
day at her residence No. 260 Houston street, BY swal
lowing oil of bitter almonds. Coroner Schirmer held
an inquest in the case when II appeared that in tho
morning the husband of deceased had accused her Of
being unfathful TO him. She immediately went to her
room took tho poison, and notified him Of what she
had done, and asked If she should poison their nfans
also. The child was taken from her and physraan
called but death ensued soon after his arrival YER
die, Of "Sgicids' was rsadessd By ~ Ce'eegs Ssv-
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DELAWARE.
Dispatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune
WILMISGros, Thursday, April ls, 1861.
A call is now out, and largely signed by men Of
standing for Union meeting to consider the best
cOurse to pursue.
The Governor has not yet indicated tho action he
shall take upon the Presidents call for troops There
are no secesion sentiments whatever expressed here
The Court imprisoned Geo. z, Eddy fourteen days,
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Union BETWEEN UPPER CANADA AND
THE NORTHERN STATES
TIE CANADIAN PARLiiMEh

TIIE VANNUINN
ToRosro, c. W., Thursday, April is, 1901.
In Parliament last night, Mr.. McDouga'i one oil the
leaders of the Opposition from Upper Canada stated
thai If the existing evils in consequence OF the union
with Lower Canada were not Otherwise remedied' an
alliance between Upper Canada and the Northern
stai.s WA likely to be formed.
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The following vessels are in ordinary at the Yard:

ARRIVAL OF THE HARRIET LANE.
The U. s. steamship Harriet Lane, Captain John
Fsuncc left Charleston Bar evening OF the 18th int,
in company with steamers Baltic and p0eAh0nta' 70,
New.York. and Pawnee for Norfolk. Has experiences
Iig Of OTos,-Cspsin. John Esuncs Lisutensnt' D. e.
ToSer and H. j. Gsmbdl; surgeoo Campbell
IhscheI a b. Dr., burgh Assistants w. Scott, e. q.
Chief fIs'' eier, Pilot W. A. Booth Boaswsin T. Coss
D Dsls. - n smith; Carpenter. r. Fitxsimmous
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THE ARSENAL AT HARPER's FERRY.

One important reason, perhaps the only one why
Secessonis,s have desired the chance OF sackng the
IIarpers Ferry armory is the fact that stored within
It's shops were $1,000 to 10000 stand Of rifed Mimic
musLets of the latest pattern The way to secure
these, unless headed off, will be to cart them over the
country roads TO dcpots Of the Central Virginia Rail
road.
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CONNECTICUT.

Special Dispstch 10 The N \. Tribune.
DAsBURY, Thursday, April Is. 1861.
At a meeting of the Wooster Guards last night 10
men offered their services and are in readiness at
moments notice, to fight.
To the Associated Press.
DAsBrRY, Conn, Wednesday. April IL, 1861.
Company c., Capt. L. +. Wildman held meeting
tongh, and decided by unanimous vote to offer their
services to Governor Buckingham, which they did by
telegraph immediately. About thirty volunteers also
offered their services.
Tho Directors Of Pahquioque Bank to-day unani'
rously voted to tender the Governor $50, 900.
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GEORGIA,

AUGusr., Ca, Thursday, April 49, 1861.
The news OF the secession Of Virginia was commu-
nisatcd 10 Roger A. Pryor he departing in the
for Montgomery. There was immense cheering,
and bells were rung, and cannon fred
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WISCONSIN.

MILWAUKEE, Thursday April IS, 1861.
There is strong competition among the moneyed
men for the 1900 loan asked by the State. The
Juneau Bank Democratic institution, offers to take
the whole amount at par.
sufficient number Of companies have already been
rendered 10 I'll the regiments asked from tins STATE
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TO tbs Associated Press.
ci1fed Prets.
WAsHINGroS, Thursday, April 1s, ]

WASHINGTON Thursday, April is, 1861.
Capt Cuum of the Corps Of Engineers, has been
appointed Aid-de-Camp Of Gen. Scott with rank OF
Lieutenant Colonel and officially announce as such
70 the army. He is TO be obeyed and respected ac-
eordingly.
Messrs Carlisle and Dent, delegates Of the Virginia
State Convention, arrived here this morning. Tney
are Of the strongest Onion sentiments, and their pres
snce here at this time occasions much surprise. They
cay that there Is further for them In the Conren
tcn and Mr.. Carlisle remarked " that he left Rich.
nond sad Man,"
1t Is the intention Of the War Department to muster
companies enough In this District TO yield force APP
proaehing tbree thousand men,
The soldis Of the war Of 1912 Gre about adopting
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TENNESSEE.
NASHVILLE. Thursday. $ pril IL, 1861.

NASHVILLE, Thursday, s pril IL, 1861.
Gov Harris, replying TO Secretary Cameron, says
Tennessee will not furnish single man for coercion,
bat $1,000 if necessary for the defense of rights
and those of our brethren.
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and until all schemes, &c.. Of Wood Eddy. in Della
ware lotteries are out of market.
Some feeling had been manifested against Companies
and b, Delaware Guard. but they have declared
PROMPTLY for Union.
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ALABAMA.

MOBILE, Thursday, April 49, 1861
The secession Of Virginia was received with im.
meme cheering Cannon were fired, and belle rung
The people frantic.
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KENTUCKY.

LOUiSILLr, KY, Thursday, April 10, 1861,
Gov. MagOfhn has issued proclamation converting
the Kentucky Legislature on the 9th inst.
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OHIO.

CLEvrr.sD, Thursday. April H. 1861.
Ten thousand people turned ont to-day as an escort
20 the Cleveland Grays who have left for the rendez
vous at Columbus. The enthusiasm il intense
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INDIANA.

IsDrASoPoLls, Thursday, April IL, 1861.
The Governor of Indiana has issued procianaNop
nyening the Legislature on the path inst
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ruE SECESSION OF VIRGINIA
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THE WAR FOR The UNION

continued Excitement at Washington
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BROOKLYN RESPONDS.


JAMES l.. HERRlCK,
GEO. W. GOODWIN,
NJ NJ McGRATH,
J. MAHONEY,
III. LENDERGAN.
GEORGIAN AsTONIsHED.
Yesterday morning, while the Boston troops were
marching through Conrtlandt street, a gentleman of
Savannah satedthat he surprised at the enthusiasm
expressed by the whole people. Why he says, 81
am member ola company in Savannah, and We were
led to believe that large portion of the inhabitants Of
New-York would assist in fighting battles and
find every man, woman, and child overcome by
enthusiasm" While the company was passing tears
came in his eyes, whether from patriotic feelings or the
trouble such enthusiasm would be likely to cause bis
friends at the South he did not cay.
BROOKLYN MILITIA.
The regular military organization Of this city is
as follows:
in Rss%sn, CO.. 3D.: e: 100 men
10th Regiment, Flying ARTILLERY Col Graham. 800 men
TOtal-lt0 men and Is field pieces
The young men Of the Seventh, Ninth and Nine
teenth Wards arc about forming company for the
purpose of Offering their services to the Government
Those who desire to enroll can do SO at the Wgwsm,
on Classon near Dckalb avenues.
Col. Graham of tho 10th Regiment has Issued the
| following order
"7o.h Regiment Hssd9uTtsrss,
"Order No. 1.-The officers nopcomm.onea ~ :, The
vse Of . regimen. hereby ''dseS n and Inspection
in u Uniform Nth p.ol. ds%9un!eG The DroUsr
ect this Inspection IL thai al ,to.s dencsS ts Az order
sa' and t.. r. E.s
KINGS COUNTY VOLUNTEERS.
The Kings County Volunteers, Capt. " u. H. nhAPp'