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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17
q NarIonal Couvention.

Does the Black Republican party mistake us for
Fools or knaves that it now proposes, after the
declaration of q war OF subjugation, by the tyrant
Of the White House, that we shall stand firm in
position of neutrality in the conflict which has
began. With all the evidences of perfdy which
are now before u.s. while an hundred thousand men
are in the field to subjugate the seeded States, to
overawe the non-ceded States, and crush out the
last spark of liberty and Independence which still
burns in the hearts of our people, we are
impudently asked to stand firm in our ALE
glance to the Government, to make no re-
distance to the uSurpston of the war making
power by the hoary headed old tyrant of the White
House, to look on with folded arms at the
butchering of our brothers, and trust conhd-
ingly to a Convention Of Black Republican
States, to dole out such measure as they shall
think meet, after they shall have accomplished the
work of subjugating the brave spirits of the South
who love their liberties too much to entrust them to
the keeping of others, and least of all, to their
sworn esemies and would-be master.
BE is already q slave, a black hearted Black Re-
publican traitor to the South, who viii ever listen
to such proposition. he lies in his throat, or is
fool ofFsuch unmitgated stamp as to merit only our
indignant scorn who tells us that our rights, our
liberties, everything which makes life dear to free
men, are not in imminent peril, or that we may with
safety and with honor confde longer to the gener-
GUS forbearance of all powerful and unserupu-
lous fanatica sectional organization, whose avow-
ed purpose, undsguised is and has been for years,
the ultimate extinction of slavery and the ultimate
establishment of what they affect to regard as the
cornerstone of the Declaration of Independence
that all men, black and white, are by the laws OF
God, free and aqual, and by the laws Of man ought
to be.
" Let this unholy and unnatural war go on be-
twixt the North and the South-go on until one or
the other shall have been exhausted, and reduced to
abiect enthusiastically us find some secure place out
of harms way-stand still, call it standing firm, il
it will sooth the towards anguish and sing psalms
over the dead and dying"
AStand still while the devouring element sweeps
over the roof in which sleeps the cherished object
of ali our hearts fondest hopes! " Oh! if there
have been reserved from the wrath of Heaven, q
deeper earthly curse, than has yet been DEAL
upon the head of man, let it fall upon him OF the
South, who even by inacton, lends his hand to the
destroyer of every hope upon which rests our en-
joyment of the inestimable blessings bequeathed to
rs BY our patriotic sires.
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Special Dispatches t. the Cincinnati Gazsts..

WASHINGTON, Sunday Evening April 1.-THE ex-
citement here to>day is intense. The churches were
slimly attended. The newspaper and telegraph Of
fees have been open during the day, while the
streets were crowded with thousands OF people.
The telegraph lines were working to Charleston all
day, and thousands of rumors of every character
are coming They give little no satisfaction.
The President is in receipt of teegraphic dispatches
from many of the Northern States, rendering troops
and munitions of war. The President is fully alive
to the immense Importance of the occasion, and
drawing himself up bravely to-day, declared the
the honor of the Government must be maintain
ed at every hazard, if the people will back him
up Twenty five thousand men have been ten
dered at this writing. The Patent Office and the
Capitol are guarded to-day by soldiers. Two COM
panies of cavalry arrived in town to-day and every
preparation for the immediate defense of the city
has been taken. The Richmond Enquirer of yester-
day calls on the volunteers of Virginia to rally, and
be ready to Join them when the Confederate army
marches on Washington, and also has an advertise
ment for srming the State.
Information from Montgomery states that Pickens
will be attacked but is reinforced all are con-
fdent that the rebels will be whipped.
The mails will probably be discontinued in the Sc
ceded States tomorrow or next day
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NINA m.er,nra f MONDAY NIeht.

There was one portion of the demonstration OF
Monday night which, in the hurry of preparing our
notice at the late hour of adjournment, we neglect
ed TO notice large majority of the audience, and
four out of five of the speakers, were ten days ago.
devoted Union men. 1t is they indeed who now
lead of in the gallant stand which Tennessee Is
about to take ;, in vindicating at al hazards
20 the last extremity the anti coerciOn policy assun-
ed by both parties in our late contest. There was
no incident of the evening which called forth louder
applause than the following resolution. 1t was an
swered by the waving of every hat and cap in the
immense assembly, and by such loud and continued
shouts as made me very atmosphere redolent of
enthusiasm.
Resolved That the Governor of this State be, and
he is hereby requested TO call the Legislature to
meet ct the earliest possible day. to arm the State
and provide for Convention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17

The revolution of public sentiment in Nashville
could hardly find filter or more cheering illustra-
ton than in the thousand cheers with which thu
Flag Of the Confederate States greeted it
borne through the streets yesterday afternoon,
followed BY band of music and the hundreds of
citizens whose feeling literally dragged them into the
PROCESSION They halted for few moments near our
played the Southern Marseilaise, and in little
.;r,o dense crowd. to thenumber of many hundreds
gathered together. Col. PICKETT, Mr. UNDERWOOD
Mr. GKYyrHr. Capt TAYLOR, and Mr.. BRUCE, of the
Gazette were called out and delivered such
sDeeches as raised shouts Of applause from the
assembled mul1itude. Every countenance Is lighted
nm with spch enthusiasm as has never before beer
witnessed IN the city of Nashville. God speed the
good work
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The first violation OF war Rules.

The arrival of steamers from Texas at this port
having troops on board has been duly chronicled
in the NetcS. So has their temporary stoppage at
Kew West to land soldiers for the reinforcement
of the Florida forts This is direct violation of
the stipulations under which the Government
agreed to eyacuate Texas. The forms of surrender
not only implied but distinctly stated that the yes
sells bringing the men away sho,id not be put into
anu port IN Speeding State, for the purpose Of increds-
in6 the Federal garrison here" This agreement has
been violated in the of the Daniel Webster and
Coatzacoaloos. It is needless to dwell upon what
may be the consequences of this bad faith on the
part of the Administration. South Carolina has
religiously regarded all the courtesies OF war, IN
its late dealings with Major Anderson. Nay, for
months the so-called beseiged fortress has been
supplied with all the necessaries that are re-
quired for the daily support OF its occupants
Who ever heard before of an enemy holding de-
tested fsrt in his opponents territory and hosting
over it foreign flag being supplied with meat ana
vegetables? Yet the troops at Fort Sumter nave
been. And even in Texas, not only have the con-
ditions laid down for the Observance OF the State
ried outs but the men have been Somewhat warmly
received along their line of march to the coast
And Mr. Lincola's Secretary Of War is the first to
violate the flag Of truce After faithfully promls-
ing not to REINFORCE Southern fortress ne causes
soldiers to be landed at Fort Taylor and Fort Jeter-
son. Had this been done IN spite OF resistance
there would be no opprobrium attached to It. But
it has been done by deceptive means 1t is the sy
Dol of broken word. And when, at some future
day. the Southern artillerists spit at the white nag
and sink the boat that bears it. let it be remember
ed that the q. S. Government set the example
Selo York Nelcs, april Is.
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War News fron, Pitt.hura.

PITTsBURG. April 14.-The most intense excite
mentpreyails in this city. Thousands of citizens
are thronging the newspaper Offices all day.
Extras were issued last night, and during the day
q mass meeting called for Monday night to
sustain the Government at all hazards.
The arsenal at Lawreneevle has 300 mechanics
employed. 800 holsters ordered by Gen. Scott for
New York were manufactured in less than fifteen
hours.
The Zouave Cadets had meeting last night and
rendered their services to the Government. Other
companies will follow.
Several citizens have started for Harrisburgh
and Washington to tender their services to the Gov
eminent.
Our arsenal contains $1,000 arms, and is in good
order. The workmen turn out twenty per day.
Pittsburgh will send thousands to sustain the Ad-
minstratiou.
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What ahin noinr.

Columns, April lathe special war appropria
ton will be made as soon as the requisition frcn
Washington now hourly expected is received. Gov
Dennson is in communication with the War Depart
ment and with the President. specia
messenger was sent to Washington, who viii
be there in the morning. The Republicans
will not propose less appropriation than million
and some will insist on more. The Democrats be
gin to waver. Some of them have come square
over, and are ready for any defense of the Cove
eminent and the summary punishment of tire ason
News of volunteers and profers of individual
service pour in from all quarters and all parties.
The most danger is apprehended, by those well in
formed in the secret movements and adyices Of tn
Administration, with regard to the capture of Wash
ington ITSELF The general feeling is that troop
should be poured in there at once.
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A LEssoN.-"Abraham, sonny, stand up straight
and read distinct and loud lesson from this book
called the Declaration of independence Abra-
ham reads
That governments are instituted among men, de-
irving their just powers from sthe consent of the
governed; that whenever any form of government
becomes destructive of these ends it is the right of
the people to alter abolish it, and to institute
new government, laying its foundation on such
principles and organizing its powers insuch forms
as TO them shall seem most likely to effect their
safety and happiness"
There Abraham, now put UP that naughty sword
and stay at home, and be good boy, OF you may
get awfully spanked. +
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A NORTHERN OPISIox-The New York Neos Of the
18TH in noticing the bOmbardment at Charleston on
the 18th, says:
Of one thing, however, we are thoroughly con-
WINGED the South can never be subjugated by the
North. nor Ecan any marked success be achieved
against them. They have us at every advantage.
They fight upon their own soil, in behalf OF their
dearest rghts-for their public institutions, their
homes and their property. They are abundanty
supplied with all the means and appliances for the
contest; are commanded by officers who have
fought and won battles by the side of those against
whom they are now arrayed, with ranks by men as
intelligent patriotic and brave e'er faced foe,
and determination never to be defeated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17

AFFAIRS AT Observation-Disclosures Chambers. Of
Alabama. arrived in this city yesterday from Pen
gence. He gives it as his opinion that Fort Pickens
was certainly reinforced on Friday night. Four
guns were fired. it is supposed, as signal of the
fact that reinforcements had arrived. Neither
Gen. Bragg nor the commander at Pickens being
fully prepared to make an attack he does not think
it likely thst che will be made soon. Between five
and six thousand Confederate troops now invest the
fertilization.
Col. Chambers brought up with him Lieut., Wur-
den, of the U. S. Navy, who bore orders from Lin
coin TO Fort Pickens: He was arrested as prison
As still in custody-lontqomerV Advertiser April IA.
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..rho southern Loan "a Bogging.''

alt is positively ascertained by the Government
that the fifteen million loan authorized by the Con-
federate States cannot be taken. The offers are legs
than two millions, including the amount oiiered By
the enthusiasts who happened to have few dollars
wherewith to crafty their passion for secession
The above is from the Washington correspondence
of the Tines published yesterday. We are enabled
to pronounce it utterly untrue, snd to state, also
on official authority that up to the 2sth Of March
last bids for the loan to the amount of over fifteen
millions of dollars had been received at the Treasury
Department at Montgomery.-M YN p
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17

The resolutions last night indicate an earnestness
of purpose not easily mistaken. The citizens of
Nashville st one of the largest meetings ever con-
vened at the Court House. have declared for innae-
ddte action ioithod references 70 ichdt other States may
do and such is believed to be the general voice of
the whole State. Tennessee feels fully competent to
determine for herse lchat position she reM take in the
present crisis She hopes that every other Southern
State will be prepared to adopt boldly edrlsssly and
Immediately the only wise alternative now left But
let others do they may, she has made up her mind
FOR VEAL OR FOB WOE, 70 SHARE THE FORTUNES OF HER
SISTER STATES, against whom this PerfdiOus war
has been yyaped
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From New York.

New YORK, April 15.-A special Washington dis
patch to the Tines ntimates that such orders have
been sent to Lieut.. Slemmer, that he would proba-
bly, open fire without waiting for attack, if at
tempt were made to strengthen the position of the
Confederate States.
company of Federal troops left Fort Washing
ton on the Potomac to-day.
Some Maryland troops will probably soou be
called to assist in the defense of the Capital
More of the local military are offering their ser
vices to the Government to-day.
The steamer Philadelphia is rapidly loading with
guns and munitions and may carry troops South,
She is nearly ready for sea.
A meeting of oifiunna held tn-dau avS 49,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17

How LINCOLN GOT HIS EIGHT MILLION LoIS.-An
article from the New York Express, explains this
seeming mystery. 1t appears that every interest at
the North is Frustrated and the money had no where
else to CO. and that even then the capitalists refused
to advance dollar until assured by the Administra-
tior that its policy was peace. His subsequent act
of declaring war against the seeded States is IN
keeping with the dupGcty he has praeticed since his
inauguration. .....
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From Boston,

Boston, April ia requisition was received by
the Governor this morning for 1000 troops, to re-
port in Washington for duty forthwith In accord
ance with this council held, and the Sd. 4th,
9th and sth regiments of infantry were ordered to
assemble on the common tomorrow for the purposes
of drafting the number required. The most intense
excitement exists among military men, and many
who have served as officers in the Mexican war are
particularly anxious to get power to raise compa-
MES or enlieSt in the ranks of those companies
which are ordered for service.
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Tbe Feeling i'm Kentucky.

The Postmaster at Cynthiana, KY, writesI as fol
lows:
CYNrHIASA, KY, April I3-The war news receiv-
ed here this morning caused the most intense ex-
element Bells were rung, and the flag of the Con-
federate States was raised amid the SHOUTS of the
excited populace.
The following handful is extensively circulated
throughout the country:
"ArTESTIoN SoLDERs!-Captain Deshs's company
is hereby notified to hold themselves in readiness
TO march moments notice.
"By order of Captain 10. DEsHA.
&C. W. WEST, Sergeant. .
Fighting has commenced"
1t is supposed that Governor Magof9n will, Jack
sonke assume the responsibility, and at once call
Sovereign State Convention to pass an Ordinance
of Secession. A. WILLIAMSON.
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rsngemsnts made for public meeting to sustain
in favor Of putting the militia upon a war footing
and requesting the State Legislature to ammo,
pirate adequate funds Immediately.
number of volunteer companies are TO be
formed, and General ward of the Scott Life Guards
he will have the command. Col Barretts, 9sth
Regiment, of Brooklyn, says it will support the
government to man.
Orders have been received from Washington N
fill up the Federal regiments as speedily as posi-
bic.
Recruiting offices are crowded with applicants.
1t is stated that Governor Olden. of New Jersey.
will in few days tender the Federal authorities
several thousand troops,
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PRoposED AMENDMENT TO TIE PERMANENT Cos

srIrUrIoN.-The Charleston Courier says:
The Convention, after the ratification of the Con-
federate States Constitution, passed certain resolu
tons suggesting to the Southern Congress certain
Amendments to the new Constitution, among which
was the following important provision offered by
Mr.. Orr;
"gtrike out the I'd elaHse Of the Sth section of
the LIST Article, and inserti The Congress shan pot
contract any debt except for War purposes, apd al
expenditures in excess of revenues from imports
(which shall not exceed fifteen per cent ad valoTe)
and other sources shall be met by direct taxation to
be provided for by the Congress authorizing the ex-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17

DEsERTloNs AT FoRT HANILToN.-Ihe New York
Tribune of the Sth says that on the Saturday pre-
vious at Fort Hamilton, the garrison paid off
and its members told they might go at liberty, and
that all hands would be mustered at flag up " on
Saturday morning. During. the night knots of two
and three left Brooklyn in the cars, from time to
time, returning to quarters and many walked the
entire way. On Saturday, when the roll was call
ed, nearly one hundred men missing and were
supposed to have deserted. Two officers, detailed
20 accompany the troops, resigned almost at the
Last moment. Two more Lieutenants have rendered
their designations at Fort Columbus
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EXCITEMENT IN THE CouNrRY-SESTNEST OF KEN
rUCKY.-A correspondent writes that meeting was
to be held in Bloomfield on yesterday evening In
honor of the triumph of the Southern army at
Charleston. The feeling of indignation is great
against LineolE fog his doctrine of coercion.
The same feeling prevails IN Lebanon, and Shell
byvile as we learn by our correspondents,
We are requested to state that transportation is
free to the Southern States Louisville Courier,
April 16.
The Courier states that Col Jack Allen tried and
gallant soldier, is forming regiment which will
start in few days to assist the men of the South
in the struggle cor their liberty and their honor
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curious anecdote is told Of Francis IL late kin =
of Naples. person having dispatches for the MD
lister Of Justice, wandered about Gaeta TO nno ms
Office. Entering dsmanted building, he saw
man sitting on a pile of papers, who answered his
inquiries by saying he the minister. he then ask
ed where he could find the minister of war. Here,
was the reply 81 am the minister )" adding: "Fipd-
ing myself betrayed by evey one trusted, ! am my
own minister of war in the morning. chancellor In
the afternoon, and project of police at night" 1t
was indeed, Francis H. himself
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17

BoUNp SourHwARp.-Maj. Lewis Clark Of Mis-
souri,, left here yesterday for Montgomery, Ala,
where he will offer his services to the Southern
Government. Maj. Clark was in command with
Col. Doniphan in that extraordinary march across
the American Desert during the Mexican war, and
he contributed mainly to its success by his watch
fulness galIRntry and courage. Maj. Clark is son
of the Mr., Clark, VINO, With Merriwether Lewis,
explored the far West more than . century ego
Louisville Courier AprI l6.
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FromIPhiIadeIphia,

PHILADELPHIA, April 15.-There is still much ex-
element about the Palmetto Flag Office. The whole
square is blocked up with people. The Mayor and
police are in possession of the building. large
American nag is suspended acHoss the stpeet Some
damage WAS done to the interior Of the Office by the
mob. II would have been entirely destroy ed, but
for the interference of the Mayor.
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From RORtOns

BosroN, April l5.--Political differences here have
been dropped and the universal sentiment of tht
city and State is to defend to the last the flag of the
ONION. Volunteers to the number of 2s,O3O have
already rendered their services t6 the Adlu
tant Generals Office.
Gen, B. 2. Butler, an ardent supporter Of Rreck'
inridge during the election. has rendered his ser
vices with his entire brigade.
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T IL E w Ar
CALL ON THE STATEsl
Tire South Expected to Send her
Quota of Troops.
Dispatches TO Governors Harris
and McGonln.
Gov. McGoffin's Reply.
PRESIDENT DAVIS REPLY TO
TVNCOJN,a pRoCIAMATHON!
PRESIDENT DAVIS REPLY TO
LINCOLN,s PROCLAMATION!
Capture of the Harriet Lane.

The following dispatch from LrNcoIN's Secretary
of War to Gov. HARRIS, was received at the Exc
cutive Department yesterday morning. Gov. HARRIS
absent from the city but there can be no doubt as
to his answer to this insolent demand. We cannot
undertake to say in what language the Governor
will cothe his answer but in substance it will be,
He'll see them damned frstl"
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington April Is, 1861.
To His ErcelIency IsHAM G. HARRIS, Governor Of
Tennessee:
Call made on you by tonight's mail for two regi-
ments of militia for immediate service.
SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17

MILITARY DEsEoTIsE.-The District of Columbia
and the State of Maryland have been consolidated
by LINCOLN under one military department and
Lieut.. TALBOT, LINcoLN's secret agent, appointed
AdJutant General. The weak and foolish Governor
of Maryland must feel complimented. OF the peo-
pie reduced to slavery, we choone to say nothing
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-17

A lady Of this town, whose husband was one OF
the first to offer his services to the State of Mssis-
sissippi, has prepared beautiful and appropriate
flag, to be presented 10 the company Of which her
husband is member. She declares her determi-
nation to 60 with him, and share the hardships
aud dangers of the campaign Verify, the spirit OF
'T6 Is aroused agaip,-Brookhdrep (Miss) Advertiser
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From Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY, April 15-Jeff. Davis answer to
President Lincoln's proclamation is curt. 1t is as
follows:
"Fpri Sumter is oVrs and nobody is hurt. With
mortar, paikhsn and petrard, we tender to old Abe
our Beauregards."