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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19
From New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS April 16.--Lncolns war procla-
nation was received with no establishment Eve
rybody was highly pleased. The people resolved
to maintain their position at all costs and hazards
Two more volunteer companies left to-day for
Pensacola. The rest will probably remain to defend
the city Volunteer regiments are forming through
out the State.
Thirty-three deserters from the Federal Army
landed at Fort jackson, leaving twelve months pay
behind, they were SO anxious to join the Confeder-
ate Army
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19
For the Chronicle.
WV. T. DoRTcH, Secretary,

issue, calls upon many gentle e represent us in the
next Legislature. | think one of equal ability to
any has been overlooked, to wit JoHS 7. RICH
ARpsoN, Esq. If Mr.. Richardson will permit his
name as a candidate, it would afford many voters
pleasure to warmly support him. Let us hear from
Mr. Richardson.
S0UTHSIDE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19
For the Chronicle.
T. W. KING SecrstarM

EproRs CHRoNIcLE-ln your ISSUE of the 9th Of
April, a call is made upon me in which favorable
mention is made of me by Voter, in connection
with the position Of Representative Of Montgomery
County, in the next Tennessee Legislature
am thankful to "Voter" for his kindly feeling
but respectfully decline the position.
J. Il, VARIABLE.
American Hill, April 18th 1881.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19

ee5S" The turn which events have taken has prob
ably settled the controversy about the representa-
ton of this Congressional District in the Northern
Congress We are mistaken in the spirit of Ten
nesseeans if they are willing to tie themselves on Il
a hostile North bent upon the subjugation of thu
Gulf States.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19

Boy The flag of the Confederate States is wav-
ing over our town this morning, and the feeling
manifested here promises to carry Tennessee out Of
the Union as soon as the necessary steps be ta-
ken. The consequence may be a long and desolat-
ing war, but subjugntion is impossible
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19

Bay The 4th Of July, the day on which our Ma
tional Independence was proclaimed, has been Sc
ected by Lincoln for the meeting OF Congress that
is to vote supplies to Northern army about to in
wade the South.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19

CNcISSArI April ls.-Thc Citizens meeting last
night was an Immense affair Men of all pariies
participated, and one feeling was manifested, and
that TO sustain the stars and stripes at all hazards.
Great activity prevails among the military, and all
tho companies sfe fast filling their ranks The
home guards for the defence of the city viii consist
of $4,000 men, and is fast filing up. The mcr-
chants have stopped shipping goods to the Soath.
CiSclNNATt, April 1.-THE Chief Of Police Inns
seized several boxes Of guns marked for Memphis.
A heavy shipment of powder has also been stopped.
All steamers are prohibited from taking provisions
South. Two steamers thoroughly armed are acting
police boats to stop and search all passing steam
ers. a large quantity Of bacon for Charleston via
Nashville was taken from the steamer Glenwood
BALTIMORE April le.--Governor Hicks thinks
that Maryland should maintlin the position rs
hitherto that she should protect tie Federal Capital
aud Government and stand by the Constitution and
the Union. Eulistments are rapidly progressing.
TRENroN, N. j., April lG.--The Gov ernor has or
dered the military to the arsenal being apprehen
sive of an attempt to carry away the arms there
An attack on the True American is fea red, because
tue Office does not display the American flag
! PHILADELPHIA, April 16.--A second regiment OIL
a thousand men have rendered their services to the
Government They are lrishmen.
NEW ORLEANS April le.-Several pieces Of ord.
nance were taken to Forts jackson and st. Philip.
to-day.
More volunteers have gone to Pensacola.
All the Courts of the city, including the Supreme
Court have adjourned till the third Monday in May
owing to the present state of affairs.
! Hon. Upton Walker arrived yesterday on n spec
ial mission to Montgomery from Galveston, to con-
suit with President Davis about the defences of the
Texas coast
There is much excitement at Galveston on account
Of the war news. The city council is in extraordi-
nary session The feeling Of resistance is strong and
there is activity all sides.
The Arizona, from Brazos reports the landing o.
companies A, and G, of the Third Infantry at In.
dianola. The Arizona brings $224,OoO in specie.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19

OHlo WILL SEND TuRrEEN REGmENTs.-The fol-
lowing Geographic correspondence took place this
afternoon:
"Gov. Dennisou-Call is made on you by to-
nights mail for thirteen regiments of militia for
immediate service. GSigAed
SIMON CAMERON,
. Secretary of War;
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19
LATEsT---Virginia Seeded.

The following dispatch was received from NASH
VILE after going to press
T, A. Thomas ;--Yirginia seoeded-almost unan-
imous Fighting at Norfolk and Harpers Ferry
Tennessee Legislature called d. n KRsSFDY,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19

'lIon. s. Cameron-Your dispatch calling on
Ohio for thirteen regiments is just received Il will
he promptly responded to by this State
[Signed,l WIN DENNlsoN''
Gov. Dcnnison has just issued a proclamation,
based on tue above, calling for volunteers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19

SsS~ o, yes! O, yes II o, yesl Abe. Lincoln
has read the riot act to the Confederate States and
given them twenty days within which to dispense,
under the penalty of his high dispeasure.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19
GOV. MAGoFFINs REPLY.

FRANKFORT, April Is.
Hon. Simon Cameron, Secretary Of Var,
Washington, ID. c.;
Your dispatch is received. In answer, say en-
phsticsly Kentucky will furnish no troops for the
wicked purpose of subduing her sister Southern
States Yours
B.MAGoFFIN,
Gov of Kentucky.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19
MEMPHIS IN A BLAZE

A private dispatch from Memphis, says "thc pee
pie are wild with excitement. Unionism as ex
PRED with the Union itself, and everybody an xou
for the conflict"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19
LErom he Cncnnath Gazetls.l

s6UTHsIDE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-19
Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, Va, April l4.--The fifth section, pro-
kibting the importation of slaves, was taken up
Numerous amendments were offered, and finally it
was adopted, with an amendment providing that
nothing therein contained should apply to South
ern States which have declared or may declare their
separation, in case their separation is acknowledged
or continued. The debate was then exclusively
on6ned to the surrender Of Fort Sumpter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20
TIE RIFLE AND THE ARMY.

OPERATIONS or TaE NEW YORK BIBLE SOCIETY.
pubic meeting OF the New York Bible Society was
held ,st evening at Irving Hall IN this city, In reference
10 The supply Of the army and navy with copies OF the
Holy ecripturos The han crowded TO excess long
before to opening the proceedings, and considering
the numbers OF persons who crowded the doors and those
Who had 10 icave without obtaining entrance
nj M seemed as IL the Academy OF
Mrtic would hnve been far more convenient place TO
hold tho meeting fhtfe was numerous company OF
fashionable ladies present, and to all appearance The
churohcs Of the city were very fully represented.
The exercises OF the evening began with the rodug OF
appropriate selections OF Scripture, followed By prayer
The whole assembly then joined Ia singing.
rhe PRECEDENT (wiliam Aion Butler, ESQ then made
brief address, In witch be referred to tho progress
yhish had been made by the society IN tho noble work
In uhi h they have been engaged.
Tho SECRETARY then read statement cf the number OF
bes and New Tes,amonts distributed to the men OF the
army Tho statement fhowed that all the organizations
which have been formed Ia the city ant tn state
have been fully provided FOR, aad the men who
havo received the Bible bsve exprescd themselves great
" sa,scd at berg put IN p9sae5soD " such treasure
INC ruvshcr already distributed has been 5000, ani
wren other regiments ahll have b. ~ supplied the soce
g. ,ii have aistriousel upwards u 80, 600 copies
hr. sNrTs, the emigration agtnt % The SOCIETY, To-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20

owed Win s'atement Of the progress he hal made
among the local military posts OF New York bsy and
cry anc gave very favorable account OF the progress
which the men have in knowledge az thsir reli
gious duties which tend 20 much 70 1T Them FER thu an
The Raw. koswnl D. Hrrsaos..
sSs1ess 10 made vsr, and IL telling
ths lated circumstances one Of
plauded. A United s,ases ofncer went into .
room at the railway depot TO perform hin abuton0 The
mapsger gave him full liberty TO do So but 70 h aston
shment the officer IN diveatDg himself OF hts coat took
the other. The pistol was supplied by the
STATE militant, the Bible by the Church militant
ana ths, said the rs , g gentleman, was a
could have any objection daughter and appau.a The
speaker went on sps OF the Bible ~ wnlike book
full Of warlike iDspHal9n from .eeusina 70 end end.
urged inat inc cause ,ney sustaining fauy
endorsed by the Bible
Alter this speech tho congregation sang
"4y country, tits Of theen
cosection was then taken up in furherance Of the
cause, during which
Mr. Gro, Dor.r Ass made nar;osc snaesn ;rtircat,,g
us reao1ess TO subscribe 81 600 towards the He
then recited Bruces 10 his Army In real
matte style Interpreting tho lame Of proud Davis for
PROUD EawaTd, and CO.. GLIDING by reverenty kissing
the fQas q the American flag. he resumed his seat
amid deafenAg cheers.
TIE Rev. d. rYse made the closing speech. lie
viewed the Bible as the Word Of God, who is
he subject Of war without deep feeling and
emotion. he looked ON the cause Of the Union az
nest sacred and fully supported by The Bible He went
in tor treating the Iebes Of the olh vito all Inc rigos
II war; but he really take hand Of any OF them
who would lay down their ms end express regret FIR
their treason But to those who would persist IN tlis
The OF war he ~oud shoot them down a.
he would mad dog. This civil war, IL wls
merely rebellion TO be suppressed by strong aid vgor
the Dovoloov ucs then e,,no and Tho al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20
IMPORTANT FROM EURCpE,
ARRIVAL OF THE PARANA AT BOSTON.
The Letters OF Marque Ques-
ton in England.
The Significant Speech Of Lord John
Russell on the Subject.
The Southern Privateers and
the British Cabinet,
Ac., &c,

me Galway steamer farana, captain Pfowse, arrived
:, Boston ON the morning Of Saturday, the 18th nst
rom 3. Johrs F. she sailed from Galway the 7th
ana from st Johns on the 1iih Of Nay
the Psrsns landed nine cabin and four hunired and
thirty nine Storage passengers in Boston.
Strange TO gay, the Parana, although a mail steamer,
has brought any regular newspaper mail and very
few European papers were fouod in the hanis Of
her passengers, From these have the following
tracts from editorial In the Dublin Morning Ns'o Of
May I, on tie subject Of the American war criss,
With the pb Of the second statement made in the Eng
nah House Commons BY Lord Joho Russell relative 10
the position Of England towards the prveers b be sent
Qua under letters of myqne by Jefferson Davis. The
words or the speech are mu,h more explicit thin tho
sssegrspAsc report from St. Johua Published ia sac
HeRaID of Wednesday last. with lect 10 tho n~agou
u Tho Brsh government % recognise the s1aasen
sedesacy as a bengsrent power.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20

eessayy 10 resort TO the "impresment PROCESS
ball, concert room vacant stre warehouse and evei
churches have bee taken pos Of for Quar-
.ers while every hotel saloon bshery and auy prva.e
houses are driven % fullest capacity TO prvds "a
lions for the troops Tho story Of .se,zng upod the
churches for barracks could hardly believe until called
In NJ two and found them 6ne1 with dey00t
slippers Of the (just now most potent Of gods ths
STARS and Stripes and "YaDkee D,0dle The pews
filed with mattresses and other camp equpage the
resounded 10 the tread Of heavy shoes msrkng time"
whiIe In the altar the uniformed captains giv'
In quick. short accents the commxnds IA a. go,
rt and energy as ever were ed by Whit, uco spl
preacher or surpliced preIate when craVasss s
the Ways OF Godliness the recru,' Il; ,ha ' ~
the KING or Hosts But II must be "a ~. n
apparent deecraton q the chr Is by he consent Of
the coSeresasions owning lem BarracSs are nov being
nt, viii tnrnsh ss n the town. which, when con-
Ps. en- IL VIII nr ters for ten thousand men, IL sed
churches arsnr ably mt be necessary to use the
alrsanv ! ~ avs week. One set OF barracks are
ana ,r' ad occupied, aud is u motel OF excellence;
am "a that those now in OF construction
viii sp Jody features that will initiate much 10 The
COM ort ana convenience of all concerned.
General Van Vakenburgh has received no information
yet TO when any Of the regiments will be o.wardet to
Inc seat OF war but 1t Is evident that some OF then will
have to be moved shoty, to make for those COZ
stantiy arriving
1cre are now here Ave thousand Minie nauskets but
DO field pieces or cavalry reported In two three
morning journals Of New York on Friday.
p. s., A. 1.-Two companies from Canandaigua have
just arrived and are now at the depot.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20
TIE WASHINGTON yOLUN rEERs.

On Saturday the Military Board at Albany finally dc.
cdsd that this abs commanded eprps should nl up ,s
ranks without delay 10 be mustered int, service Seven
coppalies ayo been inspected, with the full war COM
pcm,nt and on Tuesday the three additional companies
viii be inspected when the regiment viii be mustered
into service and will be ready to move to tho seat OF
war az days notice. The mon aae In barracks ~ tne
coer OF Thirty FIRST street aud lhra avenue aou arc
vel proysoned rho uniforms are now being ois.
rihued and the men present already very improved
appearance with articles supplied Col Chales = iones
Conandant Is an officer Of experience, having galan'y
sustained his commissioned rank throughout tue Next
can war lie Ia with lino Of stan officers OF
superior education, nearly all OF whom are souns NJ
emnous az m,larv distncon by the end OF next week
tho corps Will all PROBABILITY, be oraereu 70 'he sea-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20
ARRIVAL or TROOPS.
~Hr SECOND REGIMENT OF TROY.

wHE SETOND Ut LhU1.
The Second Light Infantry regiment Of Troy volunteers
left AbsDy eight O'Clock Saturday evening In the
steamboat New World and arrived at the foot Of Canal
street at nine O'Clock yesterday morning they to
have come here in company with the Albany men; bat
previous to their departure difculy appears TO
have taken place. according the statement OF Of
the Trojan officers, which lie in substance fosws-
We left Troy in two basges about eleven O'Clock S
turday morning, and to Albany. At about four
O'Clock in the afternoon were joined BY the Albany
regiment, Colonel Townsend Al Of our men were put
into barge the Aida and another barge alongside
Der having the Albany board The psree ahuaeu
10 was chartered by the people Of Troy for ls Wv
Colonel townsend would not let any OF our
men crofs the Aida to get board the
barge On this Colonel Carr ordered Colonel Town.
send 10 let the barge loose he would have the
ropes cut which had the effect OF making the Colonel Of
the banians succumc and the Troians cut loose
from the Aida, AMI they owed back to Albany BY
the steshoat Corning Colonel Carr then reported the
matter at headquare upon wi ich the New World wls
hired 10 brir his men 10 tbs city.
The seconu regiment of Troy mostly short thick
set mn, fn " actiVty and vgor They only go. their
UNIONS anu gurs Saturday; but Notwithstanding
they ern wen a',d handle their mustess admirably;
soon after Their arrival yesterday morning they marched
es'abli- hnis az known as Devns building which has
been ret astde for temporary mitiy oarYasas Here,
" ~ sD'ed they VIII rea'D fN- three or Tour days. 81
Ire expiration OF which they viii depart for Fortress
svnroe The following rs hist OF the ciBosrs-
Colonel JcseDn Q. Carr.
Leute pant Colonel. H. Wellg Kenyon.
Nslor rfchard ~ Boss
Ao;otant, Timothy Quinn
Surgeon Re d p BoDtecgn.
Surgeons Mate, Leroy Mclean.
Qoarfefnsster, O. /. Nc arthur.
Cht plain, " Lewis
Sergeant Major l. q Benedict.
Quartermanter Serge att p Donney.
Drum major, Thonas + Balser
Ccmpapy A--capatu, j. ~, Armiscs; First Lieutsn-
ant CALVIN iiDk Second Ileutenunt, Hitchcock.
Company B-Capsli lin, SIN A. Olrs'ei First L'sgsen-
ant I. e. BadGccs; Second Lieutenant, Lee Cngrch.
Company C-~aptlip, Geo r otss; First Lieu epsn.,
| Lee Perkins; Sesour Lieutenant, w. H. Pitt
Company DCnptan, Michael Cassidy; First Lteuten.
ant john Naguire second Lieutenaut John McCArrey.
Company E-Captaip, Geo Niaoa; FIRST t.ieu,enint
/ John ~ Quackenhrso second Lieutenant, G Wisoa.
| Coupeny k--oap alu. IS ~. Park; tgrs. Lieutenant
/ Ja2 Cfcss; Second Itgtlraat, YIN r, Harrison.
Compaps G---apaia, W n Ttb rite Frat Lieutenant
| James Savage, Saco0d lieutenant VIM Sdlloan.
Company i-Capta'n, !. =. HcSuts; First Ieuteuant
| Wm ORren; Second Iieutepa1E ". II. McFeeers
Company l-taptou, - Mc-onhe; First Lieutenant
| Jos Lafura; Second Lieutelsnt, Geo TAM
Company K--Captan, John arts; First Lieutenant
| Henry Jansen Second Lieutenant, Augusta Kalte.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20
ARREST OF A SUSPICIOUS NEGRO SERVANT
IN VIRGINIA..

The Norfolk Doy Book of The Iih says :-s,ns Of oar
citizcps this morning arrested negro clow, who has
family In porsmouth and who had boen maxim market
Ing here for Commodore Pendergrast Of tho Cumberland
They thought they bal caught prze, and took him be
fore tho authoritits where, upon exaniEaton was
found be had authority for Doing what he hal de from
General Gwynn Mayor amb and Others AMI pass to 20
to the Cumberland fhs appears TO BIO an Arrangement
OF which our citizens were not apprsei aud some u mem
express considerable surprise ri H. The negro at ahup
ply 81 the decacies ~ the Market with which no TOOK
his leave for tho Cumberland. - -
Ibis negro has a family here end learn has been az
object 81 suspicion since the Cumoarian1 ~ @
yard, ON his depatre this morning. We ieasn .ns. ~
war; by ctizens that, caught ~ nsfe ny
be would he hung, regardless OF OIL mntary = s.t,
ttoTy lie Is quite INTEL gent negIo aua N y 80. IN
cou8 10 quite servceabe 70 the efemv 10 gNlas ~
tho ffo,Ya.trn h. o,siiea about our ors ~. w
have al AIMED vh thor this enlargement o. slppgin
tte JrU ofsnd Nth nqrkvttg y W W = -, Z,
meet with d'eArprcbktoa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20
OUR ELMIRA CORRESPONDENCE.


arrived al this rendezvous at four O'Clock this morn
ing, and found that would have pu, aboas Eve hours in
which to visit The officers in COMMAND Inspect he bar
racks and quarters for The troops ascersaa all facts
aud lite the result
At ''v .,ck called a, headquarters, and early al
was tho hour. found Gen Van vaikonburgh and part
Of his stan busy with ths care ard disposition Of the
volunteers: but upon making my business known the
General seated himself, and kindly submitting 10
conse Of reportoral ''boTrg,' communicated the fol
loving facts
The whole number Of men arrived here up TO four
o'clock this morning 1923, officers aad prIyates, orga.
sanzad tito sixty.six companies. Ten companies Of
ievcDtyseveL men eoch are TO arrive today which VIII
sve, tho whole force here TO 5s6s Two ful regiments
have been Organized under Colonies Warath, OF Syra-
GU e. and Quimby OF Rochester one Of which The hrst
oreanized under The now act & the l(gsature Two
other regiments vii be ofganized 70 day rhe tegima
fret oreanzod here sill be mustered into the government
service 10 morrow tspncasl ~ ten o'cl'ck
The follos ing tho stan Ohcefs;--
General u. u. Van yalkenbufgh, Of stcubc7 county,
commanding Acting Quarermastcr, Colonel Clas q y.
WalSor; Acting Assistant Quartermaststs NiIor u O.
ns,tv and Capain H. r. Graves. Aid to General Van
vaktpburgh Csp,aio VIM. RumseT inspes,iag surgeon,
Major VIM II. Gregg; Ass,ant Surgeon, 'ap'ain D. s.
ianisoD. Hnsp.tal surgeou, Captain J G. Wcy
Captain Ettt, OF the Mounted Rifles, anf Captain
eibst OF the sixth infantry arc here as agents of the
government TO muster the regiments into the United
a,sa service "a fast ~ organized by tho State ocers
The officers here have met with considerable d1eaty
arising from the same blundcring or ircomtency O. Al.
pany which has given the metropolitan militia OH ,cfs 30
much trouble Wnen Gen. Van Nakcnburgh was sent 10
this pot he was ordered ~ provide quarters and food
for only two o~ three regiments. y was not Intended
- allow more than that number 70 hs here NJ
one time. Blt instead Of organizing no regi.
monts ard desYaichlrg tho troJps g. Ito scat u
wor IS fact % organ rad, be finds thrown upon bis
bands proyi6c for ~ atoEn q ouy zen b,1sand 70.
naeitln,s nearly six thousand men. However, every
nan bls been provided wih food Grj deaag upon .
arrival acd an told ~ the taErspe5pe thls tbe 81
gurmur complaint is vet e ~ uttered u sder 70
aeel aolAle an hsxeEef The Gsestal Lla fsa1d nc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20
PRESIDENTS LIFE GUARD.

The officers Of this regiment in charge o. toonei eoo
win their commanding officer, paid yist yesserdy TO
the Union Deferce Committee The were am tied 10
the private Office o. the committee and paid 'de comp.-
,pent of an Inspection by The members ,ncn present
Mr.. Simeon Draper, the chairman Of chat body, ex.
prcsscd himself 10 the Colonel highly pleased az the
appearance 81 he oil and rendered sush assistance
within his Official power as would further the early co n
pleton Of the organization Tie gentle men c)mposng
the Official corps should consider themselves highly com
pented IN the fact o. their receiving M audience, ~
The multiplicity OF business entaed upon the committee
precludes W general occurrence The headquarters OF
the regiment al the corner Of Nassau AMI Beck man
street