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IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE CoNvENTION-
EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENTS PROCLA.
NATION.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE CONVENTION-
EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENTS PROCLA-
NATION.
RICHMOND, April Is, 1851.
The Commissioners presented Mr. Iincon's reply TO
the Convention to-day, without comment.
resolution adopted TO suspend the order Of the
day.
Another resolution offered 60 into secret session
TO consider the report of the Commissioners which was
followed by debate.
The Presidents proclamation is the principal theme to-
day. Scott, Preston and ether Unonsts declared the
President subugae the South that Virginia had
but one course TO pursue.
Differences Of opinion exist whether TO secede imme-
diately wait the cooperation OF the Border States II
is believed the alternative propositions will be submitted
~ the people.
Some doubted the authenticity OF the proclamation
and Difference OF wishes Of members the Convention
adjourned TIL Tomorrow when, doubtless it will 20 into
secret session.
None think Of ultimate secession now
The Convention to-day presented the appearance OF un
won,ed gravity all feeling that the crisis had arrived
The people here clamerous for secession and &C
the interior Of the State represent the feel
ing thoroughly aroused.
The change Of sentiment In the Convention IN fore
shadowed and IT is believed that harmonious couclu
sion will be reached In secret session.
Governor Letcher has declined expressing his opinion
openly previous TO the receipt of official accounts Of the
proclamation Of the President but his personal friends
say that he will refuse to entertain ID.
The general opinion Is that Mr. Lincoln, having re
pudiatcd virginas efforts to peaceful solution OF III
troubles Of the country, abe must aid in defending
the South
An ordinance of secession will pass within two DAYS
The Governor viii issue no proclamation until he re-
ceives official copy Of President Lncoln's
The Governor has received notification OF rcisit,on
Tor three thousand men.
The Presidents proclamation Is received with general
execratiou. The public mind is fearfuly excited The
seceesonsts declare that nothing more favorable 70
their cause and that military would sooner die than
respond TO such call.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April IS, 1861.
Tho publication OF President Iucou's proc, ,t,oc
has greatly increased the secession feeling Busncss OF
all kinds is completely suspended Merchants are
engaged in discussing the probability OF pro,opru,d
saDeuipary eiv war. The impression is that tho vir-
gna eoaveniion III nstauiancouly pass the ordinance
Of secession, or call Border State Convention.
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NEWS FROM MONTGOMERY.

MONTGOMERY, April 8, 1851
There Is evlsently something serious Coasempatsd BY
the Cabinet here, as u has boen In session most x the
day and IN telegrarhc communication VIII our C,mrs
scscrs at Washington. Is supposed thoy
ed distinct answer from Mr. neon ana named az hour
beyond which II would not be receivable Inc
Of the people were making themselves heard and tho
warlke demonstrations at Warrington dem ,ue ,oste Al
attention from the administration here sl lhs fcde
raj chips ofwsr make attempts TO renforcs 4 Fensa
coa the Con 'ederate states viii not We, oeg Tic wsr
The following arc the judicial OIL crs Of the Clse gra.e
States
Aidtdmo-Judgo, W G. Jones Marshal Don r. tiers ~
Dktrict Attorney, A. J. Requier.
.SonA patotad--Iudco, a. g. Aarath Marshal D,n al
Hamiton. pis,tict Attorney, James Conner.
G,Hgtd~-lucee, Henry - Jacks mi Narshal las NJ
Spolloce District Attorney, J. Ia milton Cmpe~
N~is1Fa-'ndse iapier panis; Narshll, n H.
Tiseu nistrc' Attorney, y posey
IolGssana--~ludpe, - Marsha & u Rayeriy, ne
uict Attorney, u. g. Miller.
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THE FEELING IN NEW JERSEY.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

FOREST HonE, N. j., April Is, 1861.
Permit me ~ ask place your columns Cor the nsey
ton of the following article from city paper
General e. r. v. Wright q Bergen, 10 aiao busy AZ
bee The last named gel tleman went so far
cell mass meeting for next week In Jersey City FOR the
purpose of endors c tho south and declare that New
Jersey viii follow the border States tho Same
Themselves 70 Jefferson Davis confederation.
The foregoing contains strocious calamny The
tice from beginning end FAR refers to myself
is absolutely and uhquala edly fssc not
sonst bu. on contrary for tho constitution JUS
tIoc 10 every state and firm and loyal as any living
man in my attachment H. the federal Union.
l. 4. y WRIGHT.
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THE PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA.

PHILtDsLamA, April Is, 1861.
Ey present appearance, the military quot, from Pom.
sy wanna will be made and there viii be many TO
spare.
TIE Second regiment Washington brigade OF this city
composed or Germans, Is already full The First regi-
mcnt, 4rgadier Gen Small, Is nearly completed Com.
panics arc forming 10 amost every wsrd.
II { underFtood The National Guard has rendered ts
services.
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THE WAR FEELING IN THE SOUTH.

MOBILE.
Nomrr, April 10, 1891.
President LDcolns response 70 the Virginia Conmis-
sioners is regarded M a declaration OF war.
w1LHrgTpv, NC.
wnMsa1oa, N. q, April 10, 1861.
The Proclamation Is received with perfect contempt
and indignation. Tho tnicu openly donouneo the
administration. THU grcatest possible uncnmity IRE
walls There were erea, rc,ocings here On SATURDAY
the reception q tine nsws Of the reelection Of rost
umter.
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THE WAR NEWS IN NEW ORLEANS.


NEW ORLEANS. April Is, 1851.
Mr.. Lincon's proclamation received here this
morning, and increased II possible she military ardor
and excitement; otherwise there surprise His
proclamation comes TOO late
The Louisiana Guard and Crescent Rifles departed for
Pensacola this evening The streets crowded with
citizens and the balconies with ladies', who cheered the
troops as they marched to the depot.
park Of artillery arrived this morning from Baton
Rouge and large numbers of troops pouring in from
the interior.
Forts JacksonlaDd 81. Philip are being largely rein
forced 10 anticipation of blockade OF Mississippi
The Southern line being down, there is to-day
from Pensacola. bloody light daily looked for from
that quarter. The mail boat this morning brought
rumor that hostilities had commenced.
The forces being concentrated al Pensacola win reach
about ten thousand men.
COL Van Doren left for Texas yesterday to organize
troops for the defence Of the seaboard Of that State
despatch from Mr. Breckenridge 10 Mr.. Toombs SYM
pathizing with the South, states that several thousand
in Kentucky and the border States under arms
and offer to move at any moment.
Tennessee offers the services Of twenty regiments.
The whole Confederate loan OF fifteen millions has been
taken at par in New Orleans.
tremendous thunder storm passed over the city early
this morning.
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TROOPS FOR WASHINGTON.

CHICAGO, April Is. 1881.
A detachment OF 100 men, under command OF Major
Pemberton left st. Paul this morning, route WASH
ington.
Major Morris, with 200 men, and shermans Battery,
will follow as they arrive from Fort Rdgely
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THE FIFTEEN MILLION CONFEDERATE
LOAN.

WASHINGTON, April 10, 1861.
offer has been made to the Treasury Department at
Montgomery take the whole loan Of the Confederate
States fifteen millions, at par by parties in New Orleans
TREASURY ToTEs-CONFEDERATE STATES.
fFrcm the Savannah Republican, April Ill
We were show yesterday, by Collector Boston, num-
Der Of the Treasury notes, Of various demo nina
Just issued by the government OF the Confederate
states They handsomely executed, with apprapri.
vgnettes In green and interest CT cent
per diem on the hundred dollars We annex The nscrip-
lion Of the $500 note:--
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Az these notes bear interest," and perfectly SAT,
besides they likely to get into very general crcu
latun
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LOUISVILLE, April Is, 1851.
The Courier Of tomorrow publishes the following
ply to the Secretary OF War
Your despatch received. In answer say emphati-
cay Kentucky will furnish )ops for the wicked pur.
poee OF subdung her sister Southern States.
d. MAG0FFIN, Governor Of kentucky.
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TceIUe months altar date the
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
VIZ 49,. -. h !saysr
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS,

MoSrioNERy, April 1851.
ALEX. B. ClIrHEauuI, Register. 5000,
{. EIx3kk, Treasurer
Flower margin.) Receivable in payment Of all
Dues except Expert Duties.
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THE REPORTED ATTEMPT ON FORT della.
WARE
KENTUCKY REFUSES TROOPS.

There Is no party in Delaware who favor the taking
Fort Delaware.
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MILITARY MOVEMENTS AT THE SOUTH

Immense quantities Of munitions of war are reaching
Say annsh
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RELIEF OF FORT pICKENS.

ThSsAtUIk, April 10, I5bI.
Shot have been landed at Fort Pckens by the federal
feet.
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Colonel Bennett, Of the twenty eighth regiment in
1oFmed Brigadjer General Cooke yesterday morning
that his command would support the government.
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THE WAR FEELING IN BROOKLYN.

mo Presidents proclamation caused great excitement
b Brooklyn yesterday morning. and throughout the day
the all engroesng topic Of conversation Every
where the general feeling seemed be that the Pres
don't ought to be supported Military officers
saged during the Gay in communicating with another
On the present state Of Affairs with the view Of deter
mining Of action. rhe organized military
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1861-07-12


Tho Washington correspondent Of n,
World gives tbe following recount ofth,
unfoflunatr Vienna sfsir As his ths
most complete ofany we have seen, wa
copy Il cntirci
But both officers and men acted witb
the utmost Coolnct ard eailsBtrg under
The deadly surprise which cnrued. There
Is no doubt about ihis The whole story
was told me ina few modest words by \
member Of ono Of the suffering Ohio com.
panics, md his account was confirmed BY
bic comrodcs. "Our regiment went up
IN two trains" said he, "Hnd bv the time
we neored Niouna (thc engine facing to-
ward Alcxandrin, and backing us up) the
rear train, consisting Of seven cars, was
nearly empty, tho men having been de.
tailed on guard along the track. Tho
upper train was formed of one passenger
ono baggage, and four gondola (platfofm)
cars. was on the third car from the
foremcstj the men were oil having a nico
time, and our Ciiocrs paid no attention 10
the story Of man who told rs there
were secosslon troops up the road. Just
as We begun % turn tho curve az the deem
cut, mile this side Of Vienna, / saw
somo cavalry on tho Hill ahead, and said. /.
'Bcys, now we're going TO have some finT
We knew that cavalry could DO nothnr
10 vs. while We were on the care, and were
just getting our muskcts ready, when, o.
we moved further around tho curve, there
were az least fifteen hundred secession
infantry and horse drawn IN IN our 'front.'
Then, IN second, they dropped some
sort Of ccvcri we raw three cannon
muzzlcs sta ring us face 20 face, and then
came avolly. The first they fred over
our heads, but in minute they Let va
have again, with grape and canistcr,whlch
tore through the car was on, and killed
Eve ofour mon. The train stopped and
We Nero or the cars at once, but tho on-
gineor detached the locomotive aud ten
der, put on steam, nnd Jeff us 20 Rtt out
Of the scrapo the best way we could. We
formed alougside orthe cars and retreat
ed IN good order for the woods, the men
firing On their own hook Gen. Schonck,
Col. MtCook, aud all the officers acted
splcndidly We suppose the enemy must
have thought the rear train full OF troops
and was too eowardly 20 follow usi " ne
had chased us we should have been cut
10 piecrs. As Il was We went back and
got all cur wounded follows. Right in
the midst Of the Gre a woman came rum
ming down from a farm houac and begged
us 70 retreat, saying the rebels had six
to cur ono. We've lost ten Of our BOYS
by the sneuking ambassadors, and whom
our rcniorcrmcnts got up there the next
morning the! had all run for Falrfux.--
There wasn't hide nor hair Of them TO be
seem
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War News.
THE WAN IN missouri
$50, 600 Of Federal Gold Dis.
tributed.
REPUBLICAN SENTIMENTS
IN BOONYILLE.

BOoNviLLE, Alo., juno ~
The entrance Of tho army Of the Unit
cd States into Boonvillo was the cause o.
crest rejoicing TO the Union and loya
citizens. II has also proven a source oI
profit 10 them, as well as 10 those, who
but a short timo since were sgcarinp
Vengeance on the Federal troops, and
uttering their determination TO drive them
from our midst. notice they are the
very ones most ready TO receiv money
Of the Federal Government in change
for horses, wagons, &c.
Gen. Lyons departure from Doonvillo
will be amer ho has distributed over $50
600 in tho purchase of necessary sup
plies and means Of transportation. II is
now perfectly safe to hurrah for Lincoln
cor any other man" IN the streets Of
Boonvillc, while u is said that at Lex
ington the people have boon taken with
a sudden affection and admiration for
Col. Blair. The troops which had gath
cred at that point under Gen. Rains let
there some days since Join their feeble
fortunes to those Of the dilupidatod army
Jackson and Monroe Persons. The re-
ports Of their force have been much ex-
0ggeratcd. They did not number over
800 or 1900. The citizens were very
glad 10 get rid Of them, az, besides hnv-
Ing to provide food for them, their pres
enco invited an unfriendly visit from
Gen. Lyon.
The piece Of ground lying just east Of
the Fair Grounds here. and containing n
mound and heights commanding the riv-
er and land approaches, has been bought
by tho Government, and forti6eptions
thrown up on both that and the Fair
Grounds. The men have been for throo
days camping In their tonts. Heavy show
crs fell last night and tonight, rendering
some portions Of the camp uncomfortably
damp, but the troops do not complain Of
anything. They arc noble men, worthy
Of the high duty dovolving upon ,hom--
the maintenance Of tho authority Of the
National Government.
The newspaper publications 90 tho Of
feet that Cnpt. Cook fed and his mon
then rallied and neurly gainod the day at
the battle Of Cole Camp, on the 10th, are,
as far ns Capt. Cook is concerned, Rltn-
dcrous and very far from the truth. !
have conycrsed with his officers and mon
as we'll as himself, and am satisfied he
was the last TO leave the field and first TO
return TO Il. Nine Of his wounded haYc
since died, making nearly thirty on the
side Of the Federal Home Guards. For
ty-four was the loss on the side Of the
rebels. Capt. Cook has been at home
but six times in two months, and has not
heard from his family for over two
weeks. He intends returning soon, in
company with force sufficient to pro-
tect him,
ID
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Tneitlon bal Democrnls.

Col. Forncy writea from Washington
on the lst, TO the Preas as follows;
tits gratifying to perceive that nearly
al thc Democratic members Of the new
Congress now In town voluntarily an
nonnce themselves on the side Of the
Administration without qualification
SUM Of them, It Is true. put In protest
against Mr.. Lincoln, but the majority arc
undoubtsdly sincerely resolved 10 bolt
through all the measures that may be
asked for BY himself and his Cabinet
ministers. Up 10 this writing none Of
che Representatives Of the Breckinridge
party have indicated their disposition 10
support any policy which looks 20 the
embarrassment OF the Administration.
have conyersed with several OF the Dem.
FeFstio REPRESENTATIVES from the loyal
Slaics, aud find them Ell resolved upon
veting the largest supp ies, and upon sus'
taining every act which the President, fol
the purpose Of protecting this Govern.
menf has deemed i necessary TO resor
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""N. =" AN'N"NNNN NMMH."aN ~
90 thr first psgcof thir paper, will b.
euud President I.incoln's message e.
ihi surs session of Congress, which,
under he circumsianccs, Is d5cumcnt
or iporo than ordinary interest ftisrc-
,nsfksblo Tor cienrncss, candor aud con.
essences and none bot traitors can take
exceptions to any part Of IT, Itis just
rieh = document us tho present cxlgen-
ries demand-yigoroug, manly and out
spoken, admittirgof no double interprc-
t'lion or doubtful construction and avoid
ing no responsibility. Tho course Of the
Administration, prior to the fail Of Sum
tef,is most satisfactorily explained.
The argument against the State Rights
fallscy OF the South and the horcy Of
secession is eogcnt and unrnswcrable.-
The President cuts righ, through the
cob-web theories o. he traitors and dis
poses of The whole question in a few
wei. chosen sentences, No less brilliant
n he exposition of the humbur Of arm.
81 neutrality
The Pfcaidcnt Is arains; an compro.
miscs with traitors in arms and FOR Wig
orous prosecution Of the war, until the
rsbeIlion "a completely put down. In
this he will be SUIT aimed BY Congrcrs
and Tho people.
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The four regiments Of three years
volunteers now at Camp Chase, Colum-
bus, are rcorgunized as follows:
296-Col. C.. +. Scammoni Lieut..
Colonel, Stanley Mathews Major, r. b
Haynes Surgeon, NJ. M. Summell, OF
Hardin county; Surgeons Mate, John
McCurdy, Mahoning.
2lth--Colonel, Jacob Ammon, OF
DgCwni Lieut.. Colonel, s. A. Gilbert, Of
Muskingtm Major, Lacien Buttles, Of
Franklin Surgeon, David Welsh, Of
Belmont Surgeons Mate, Enoeh Pearee
of Jefferson.
25th-Colopel, James a. Jones, Of
I IIuroa Lieut. Colonel, w, =, Richard
son, Of Monroe Major, George Web
sler, Of jefferson Surgeon, l.. G. Meigs
Of Cuyhoga Surgeons Mate, q. X
/ lWeck6. Of Seneca,
26th---coloael, Ed. p. Fylie, Of Cham
y paien Lieut. Colonel =. r. Eckley, o
\ Carroll; Major, c, N, Degenield, Of
Eide ; sdrgeon, w. Clendennin, Of fHsm
ilson Surgeons Mate. Andrew Sabine,
lof Union.
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General Patterson Across the
Potomac.
DEFEAT OF THE REBELS,

HAGERsr wN, July 2.
Early this morning the troops coneon-
trutcd here crossed the ford at Williams
port. The post Of honor in crossing was
givon to the First Wisconsin, aad Elev-
enth Pennsylvania Regiments. They
came within sovonty-hve yards Of the
enemy. The rebels at Martinsburg,
numbering four regiments infantry, and
one horse regimont, were ongl gcd in the
conflict. They had four pieces Of artil-
lery, part ritod cannon, and commanded
by Jackson,
Az far as known our casualties are two
killed and several wounded Several
dead and wounded seeessionists were
left on the field In their hasty retreat.--
The loss Of life on their side is very
heavy. Anticipating the retreat Of our
forces, the robols had cut down fences,
sc, 70 intereep, us before reaching the
river.
Tho first stand was made at Pottcrs.
field farm, near Haynsyille, where the
house aud barn had been destroyed IA
charge on the enemy. Here the conflict
Twas fierce. The rebels finally retro0ted
leaving knapsaoks and blankets every
where.
! HAeERsrowN, July s.-George Drakl
OF Milwaukee, W as Killed 10 the fight al
viii amaporl. The names OF other
killed and wounded, will be In after
while, and will be sent by telegraph,
any from the West.
The following dispatch was receive
here at fifteen minutes past two thi
, morning;
: eBLAoK RvER, near Martnsburg.n
"CoL h. ID. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adj
tant General" :"
III lcN WilllamspOFt al O'Clock th
. morning f0r this place, and drove "a
o routed the rebels, who were about O,OI
strong, and who had four guns. no
occupy their camp, with the loas, l r
greet 10 say, Of throo killed and ten wou
n dsd.
o (signed) ar. Patterson,
nj "Msior General Commanding"
Il Is said that Gen. Scott was mu'
grau6cd with the news.
d A thity-lour pound cannon, Just mouI
a cd. is al the railrpad station, labollg
!. l"Alai. Doubleday, Williamsport.' Il
soou Ia be forw ardcd,
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Important from Western Virgin
ia.
DESPERATE ENCOUNTER AT
FORK BRIDGE.
VALIANT EXPLOIT OF ONO
SCOUTS.

BUcEHAEEoN, Va b., July 7.
Fcrty-fve men belonging to tho Third
Ohio regiment, under Capt. Lawson,
while on a &c outing expedition last night
fell in with an nmbuscadc ofseveral hun
dred rebels at Middle Fork Bridge, twelve
miles east of this place, and we're sur
rounded. After desperate ight they
cut their way through, loosing one killed
and five wounded. The enemy lost TWEEN.
" killed. Five dead bodies were found
to-day.
Col. McCook with tie 4th and 9th Ohio
and the 10th ln,liano, with Loomis' bat
tery and Burdsall's company Of cavalry,
moved and took possession Of the bridge
early this morning. Gen. Morris has ad-
yanced from Phillippi to within a mile and
a haif Of Laurel Hill
Ex-CoDgrcssmnn Garnett Is In COM
mand Of the rebel forces there.
Gen. McCle Han, with a large force.
moves toward Beverly early tomorrow
a battle is anticipated within forty
eight hours.
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Great Battle in Missouri.

VrRY LArEsr.-A great battle was
fought, on tho 9th. near Carthage, Miss
ouri, between 1900 Unloniits under Col.
siegel and 60Oo seeassioniSts under
Gov. Jackson, ia which the latter we're
completely routed with loss Of 400 TO
500 killed and 45 taken prisoners. An
other big battle expected.
There has been sharp skirmiEhing in
weste Virginia and doubtless battle
has been fougAl sre this, near LauTe
Am.
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A Large Army.

The Report Of the Secretary Of War
shows 10000 men now Ia The field, and
estimates the remaining force, when the
three months men shall have withdrawn,
At 9B0,Ooo men. With such force Rt
command and with tho constant rondi-
ness Of the people to make additions to
Il, Il win be strange if progress is not
70 do in mppresdng the rebellion, aud
such progrcss too as will satisfy the most
ardent Of tho people.
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pnrtr llrLorc 1Ilc IInlon

Tho Democratic leaders Of Ohio arc
b ihging Upon thcmselycs the meritCd
conismpt Of the people by their base Op-
Pcala 10 party prejudice, their laborcd ut
itcmpts 70 kccpup dpariy linta and their
refusal to ccoperuto with the Republi-
cans upon q Union ticket. Such party
mAnourering at THE timo il sickoning aud
disgusting. The attempt to make lit
tlc cheap political c0pital out Of the pres
cnt unfortunate state Of the country IL
worrc than Fhcor-,tcnlirg. II Is equal
70 robbirg the dead at funeral