The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-05-11

s.eamef 10 nov stationed OF For
'aenenfy, Baltimore, to assist the garrison
TO MANY TO N TRuR.
st. Louis, May 3 {: .. NEW Or,e.n,
dispatches Of the It'll, says that over az,
OUO applications have been mads IN -.
STATE Dept. at Mossgsmery, for letsers y
Marque and RepFissl.
CONFEDERATE CoycREsS
10 the Confederate Congress, on the -,h
Broke OF Mississippi, presented the ord;
nance OF Virginia adopting the Provisi ooa]
Consultations; also resolutions appoint,n,
commissioners to Congress-two OF whom
brokenborough and Staples, we're present,
Mr.. Broke moved that they be QUALIFIED
and take their seat.
Mr.. Rhett moved to 20 into secret session
and the Virginia Commissioners be notified
to remain.
A latter dispatch says Virginia Ia, been
admitted Is q member OF the Confedera..
States, in secret session.
Two Of her members vera avo,n !, Ana
participated in the discussions and voted on
questions. No other business made pnblic.
Montgomery, May Curry of Alabama,
presented bill fixing the time for election
OF Representatives to Congress; also for an
e'ection OF President and Vice President,
under the permanent Constitution. Refer
red to the Judiciary Committee.
An act passed (secrecy removed) recog-
nizing the Existence Of war with the United
States, and concerning letters Of Marque and
keprises, and apprized goods.
The preamble recites acts Of Lincoln, and
ms proclamation, and the necessity for the
Confederate States to accept the war thus
commenced by him.
The act authorizes the granting Of letters
OF Marque and Reprisal on certain condi-
tons. A proviso announces the doctrine
that free ships make free goods.
Thirty days is granted to Federal vessels
now at ports Of the Confederate State for
purpose Of lawful commerce, to return TO
their homes.
Five per cent, Of prizes is reserved as a
fund for widows and orphans Of those kill
ed on private armed vessels, and support of
the wounded.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Tho entire New Jersey troops are in
Washington, and elicit much praise.
Gov. Andrew Of Massachusetts,, has re-
ceived a dispatch from the War Depart
ment, saying that no more additional troops
would be required at present, unless enlist.
ing for three years.
A Boston dispatch says the 7th Massa-
chusetts regiment on learning that no IN ore
troops would be accepted under three years
enlistment waited on Gov. Andrew, and
offered their services for the full time.
UNION TRIUMPH IN KENTUCKY
Returns from Kentucky, indicate that the
Union ticket has triumphed.
NEW JERSEY MOVING.
Trenton, N. j., May 7th.--The House
bill to raise q loan Of one Million, and q
State tax Of another Million passed to o
third reading,
Mr.. Moore, introduced a resolution thank
ing tho Governor for the energy display ed
in raising the quota Of troops, and pledging
N. Jersey to use all her power to maintain
the Constitution and the Union, also thank.
ing the President for the energy and ac,ivi-
ty displayed in defending the Union. The
resolution passed unanimously.
A bill was passed for Furnishing treason.
MAJOR ANDERSON.
st. Louis, May 8 p. m.-Washington dis
patches last evening, say Maj. Anderson has
accepted the command Of The Kentucky
Brigade, with the consent of the President,
and contemplatcs addressing the people Of
Kentucky in behalf Of the Union.