Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-04-23
From new Orleans.


NEw ORLEANS. April 22.-The free color
ed population, at meeting, resolved to ten
der their services to the Governor for the de-
fence OF the State.
A meeting is called for tonight to adopt
measures to clear the city of Abolitionists;
two OF whom are already under arrest.
The steamer Cahawba has arrived with
Havana dates of the 18th. The reduction
of Fort Sumter caused a great sensation and
almost a suspension of business. Sugar was
quiet at 6la6a reals for d. s., No. II. Stock
325,0 900 boxes against 22s.O00 boxes last
year. Freights dull and declining. Sterling
exchange SAG. New York exchange 3aI3
discount. The ssMohawk" arrived on the
18th. The Cahawba left in port the Empire
City from Texas with 600 troops.
NEW ORLEANS, April 22.-The schooner
Hannah n. johnson left Pensacola yesterday
morning. She reports eight war vessels off
the bar, supposed with reinforcements.
the Texas line of steamers are temporarily
suspended.
It is reported that Gov. Houston is about
to speak at Galveston, announcing his deter
mination to oppose Lincolnism.
Preparations for war in Texas are progress
ing on large scale.
The remaining Federal troops at Indiano-
la will probably be taken prisoners.
5000 of the Confederate loan was taken in
Mobile by colored people.
From Phfladelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, April PA bearer of dis
patches, disguised as Methodist preacher,
from the President to Gen. Patterson arrived
here. He says the Capitol is safe from any
attack; and that Baltimore was quiet Sunday
morning. No cannonading had been heard.
There is perfect reign of terror there. The
Union men were obliged to succumb.
R.r,
sion flags are flying. No body daring to pro-
claim himself in favor of the Union Armed
men are stationed to prevent rebuilding the
Railroad bridges.
From Washington.
WILMINGTON, April Pit is generally
believed that rencontre has taken place
between Fort McHenry and Baltimore. No
details.
A dispatch says that prominent border
State men have asked cessation of hostili-
ties with view to a compromise.
From New Hampshire.
CONCORD, April 22.-Franklin Pierce
spoke, urging the people to uphold the flag
and be true to the country.
From Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, April 22.-The Committee o.
Safety stopped the steamer Decatur bound
for New Orleans yesterday with bacon, lard
beef and other produce.
From Delaware.
WILMINGTON, Del, April 22-The Balti
morians are actively preparing to take Fort
McHenry, the guns whereof are turned OIL
the city.
From Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, April % --Indiana's full
quota of troops has been accepted by the
Governor. Sc companies are in camp.
Pony Express.
FORT KEARNY, April 22.-The California
Pony Express has arrived. News unimpor
tant.
New YORK, April 22-General Scott ha
not resigned, nor does he intend to.
From Arkansas.
VAN buren,, ARK, April 22.-An immens,
meeting was held on Saturday. The Confed
crate States flag was raised. Arkansas is
Unit for immediate secession. A war feeling
is prevalent.
From st. Louis.
ST. Louis, April 22d.-Papers in the inte
rior OF Missouri express Indignation at Lin
coins calling for so large military force
There is a good deal of secession feeling il
some sections but private sentiment is unani
nous for Cancellation and peace. The city il
full of rumors but is quiet and orderly. NJ
demonstrations have been made yet.
Markets by Telegraph
New ORLEANS, April 22.-Cotton dull
sales to-day 1850 bales; Middling lie. Mes
Pork firm 1880. Whisky 20. Freights and
Exchange-nothing doing.
CINCINNATI, April 22.-Produce, provisions
and groceries-sales unimpoftant. Whisky
122. Oats %. Mess Pork held at 1925.
ST. LOUIS, April 22.-Gov. Jackson ha
called the Legislature to assemble on the q
of May.
Gen. Hough has orders for the command
ing officers of the several Districts to go int
encampment on the Sd of May for six days
according to law.
River News.
LOUISVILLE, April 22.-The river is falling
with Is feet water on the falls.