The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-19

ment here and business has been almost
suspended since Saturday. The President's
proclamation has thoroughly aroused the
military spirit, and several companies vol
unteered to sustain the integrity of the
Union. Tonight there is an immense
gathering at the City Hall opened by the
Mayor. Resolutions appointing a commit
tee of public safety were adopted unani.
mously. Also q resolution approving the
action of the Philadelphia banks for the
prompt offer Of money to the Government.
% -Ai },i. tcs 9,l DETROIT. April Is.
An immense citizens meeting was con-
vened to-day to consider the present State
of public affairs. Party issues are buried
and our people unite for the maintenance of
the Government. Volunteer companies are
enrolling throughout the State in readiness
for any emergency. Gov. Blair expected
to call an extra session Of the Legislature
Immediately. f2T' 100 ."a.- p
la CHARLESTON, April Is.
The alarm was given last night, and early
this morning, by heavy booming of guns to
At first it was though an attempt
was making by the Federal troops to land
at Stone Island, but learn from parties
thence that the supposition was incorrect.
The steamer Isabel is taking in provisions.
More engines have been sent to Sumpter.
The fire has been extinguished, but it is ne
cessary to cool off the magazines. These
are very hot and they are afraid to open
them lest they explode by ventilation: l2O
barrels OF powder are yet in the magazine.
A general order of Gen Beauregard, was
issued on Sunday, to the Confederated
troops. He orders that Maj. Anderson be
allowed to evacuate on the same terms he
asked before the surrender. Gen. Beaure>
gard compliments the troops of the confed-
eracy for their bravery and for the brilliant
success which attended the hardships and
privations in reducing the strong bold of
the harbor. He says the feat of arms was
very great. He compliments the gallant
defenders of Fort Sumpter and says, they
only executed the orders of their govern
ment, and concludes by ordering the return
Of shells fired. The city is not excited.
1t was rumored q salute was fred in
honor of the British consul, and that Great
Britain had acknowledged our independence.
The salute was fired when Major Anderson
left the Isabel to 60 aboard the Baltic. He
and bis command are on the way home.
Capt. Foster sent note, through the city
addressed to his wife, saying he
would meet her in New York on Thursday.
There are many small boats which remain
with the feet outside. Ali have muffled
oars and rowlocks. Great curiosity is
manifested to know how the horses on
board will be used. The first is occupied
by two companies, the Palmetto Guards
and Capt. Halloway's Company. There is
no officer of superior grade in charge.
Col. Ripley will probably be stationed
there. Workmen are busy clearing away
the wreck OF the burnt quarters at Fort
Sumpter.
Companies are encamped all around the
city. A land attack is prayed for. The
Carolinians want to have mortality list on
the next engagement. 5000 men are now
under arms. The news of North Carolina
seeding is received with great delight. The
news from Virginia is considered hopeful.
MONTGOMERY, April Is.
Prominent gentlemen in Virginia tele
graphed to Montgomery that Virginia will
probably secede tomorrow. Gen. Pillow
has just arrived to offer Jefferson Davis a
division of Tennessee troops. Everybody
is delighted with the encouraging news from
Virginia. Vice President Stephens has
arrived. 1t is said that If Virginia will
unite with the Confederated ! a;es, Presi-
dent Davis will vacate his s at at Mont
gomery, the Vice President assuming his
duties, and will make his head quarters at
Richmond 10 ten days, with Gen. Beaure-
gard as second in command. Gen. Bragg
can take care of Pensacola. The foregoing
is by authority. The Cabinet will await
President Lincoln's official proclamation
before taking action.
PENSACOLA, April Is.
Shot have been landed at Fort Pickens
by the Federal feet. r4.
WASHINGTON, April Is.
Gov. Letcher, in a private letter to
friends in Washington, says be adheres to
the opinion formerly expressed, in favor of
a Central Confederacy. II, however, there
shall be further disruption, the vote of
Virginia shall be the rule of his conduct.
Any sacrifice she requires will be made by
him, and if troubles come he will take his
share of them.
A report was in circulation this P. NJ,
that Gen. Scott has resigned but mean
while he has been engaged with the Secre-
tary of War and Adjutant General Thomas.
MEMPHIS, April Is.
There is an intense excitement here to-
night, and a tremendous meeting is being
held. Memphis is out of the Unpn. There
are no Union men here.
R1cuMoND Arr;l1s
An ordinance of secession will pass with.
in two days. The Governor will issue no
proclamation till he receives an official COPY
of President Lincoln's call for troops. The
Governor has received a notification of q
requisiti0n for 5000 men.
RICHMOND, April 16.
The Virginia State Convention in secret
session this morning. Reporters are ex
cluded, and consequently nothing is known
of the proceedings.
A telegram from Governor Pickens to
Hon. Henry A. Wise says, cit is reported
that eleven vessels are off the bar, and step.
ping vessels engaged in the regular trade. I"
The papers Of this city express confidence
that Gen. Scott will resign. The Richmond