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SFFomoifc Journal EXTRA.. Wednesday Moraing, April 17th. A large and enthnsiastic meeting irre-pectire of party, was held at Bircbard Hall, in this place, last evening. Stron g and patriotic resolutions were passed sustaining the Governor of the Sta in his call for men to support the honor of our flag. New York, April 16lh. Special report to to the New York Tout, ays lhat ihe Governors of Kentucky, Virginia. North Carolina, and Miasouri, refuse to respond for troop. Mary land, however, respond promptly, and Balti more Regiment tendered service to President to-day. Quota for Massachtisettsbcen doubled, and three regiment from Boston ordeied here at once. Gen. James H. Lane, of Kansas, take Command of a thousand men here. Comnicr ciai'a dispatch cays George Ashman sent to Can ada on a aecret mission. No orders are yet is sued to blockade Southern ports, or stop mails, but has issued orders to Garrison Harjr,s Fer ry, Forts 'Washington, Monroe, and others. One of the Massachusetts Regiments goes to Fort Monroe, with s New York Regiment. The route between aPhiladelphia and Washington will be guarded by Western troops. New York, April 16. At s meeting of Mer chant! of this city to-day, it waa resolved that a call be issued for a Mass meeting irrespective of party to sustain the Constitution and law. Norwich, Conn., April 16th. Gov. Bucking ham has issued a peoclamation, calling for vol unteer to rendesvoua at Hartford. The Thames Rank of this city lias tendered $100,000 to Gov. Buckingham, and the Farmington Couuty Bank hu offered $50,000 dollars. Rising Son, Is., 1 6tb. Our citizens are holding meeting this evening, expressing sympathy with the Government. A com pany of volunteers is rapidly filling its racks for immediate service. Secession sentiments are not tolerated intbiscommu sUtj. New Orleans, 16. The market is de pressed by the war news. Lincoln's war proclamation was read with no astonish ment. Everybody is highly pleased. The people are resolved to maintain their po sition at all hazards. Two more volvnteer companies left to-day for Pensaeola to-day, and the rett will probably remain todefeod the city. Volunteer regiments are forming throughout the State. Thirty-three de serters from the Federal army have landed at Fort Jackson, leaving 12 months pay behind them, so anxious were they to join the Confederate army. The steamer Le compte hence for Shrieveport, sunk 8 miles above Compte. Boat and cargo a total loss. Passengera and crew saved. The Galveston Civilian says that the idea that there is any considerable number of persons disposed to agitate the question of rebellion in Texas is erroneous. Montgomery April 16. The Cabinet were in council this A. M., Lincoln' Proc lamation waa-read amid bursts of laughter. The Secretary of War authorizes tbe state ment that 82,000 more troops were called out to-day to meet Lincoln's men. Washington, April 16. Col. Ellsworth has bad strong inducements ofleied him to proceed to New York City and organize a regiment of Zouaves. If be does not go thither; he will repair to Illinois for a simi lar purpose. He bas declined tbe commis sion in the army which waa tendered him. Richmond, April 16. The Virginia Convention is in Secret Session tbis A. M. Reporters excluded, and consequently noth ing is known of the proceecings. A tele gram from Gov. Pickens to Hon. Henry A. Wise, aays: It is reported that eleven vess els are on the bar, and are stopping vessels engaged in regular trade. The papers of this city express confidence that Gen. Scott Will resign. The Richmond Whig hauled down the Stars and Stripes this A. M., and run up tbe flag of Virginia. New Orleans, April 16th. All the Courts of this city, including theSupeiior Conrt,bave ad journed to the third Monday in May, owing to the present State of affair. A Messenger arrived yesterday, on hi way to Montgomery, from Galveaton, Texas, to consult with Presi eent Davis about the deft nse of the Texas coast. There is much excitement in Galveston on ac of War new. The City Council i in extraor dinary session, expressing a feelirg of itsist ance. Louisville, Ky., April 16th. A large and en thusiastic meeting ol those oriosrd to Mr. Lin coln's now rulii g, was held to-night. Atout 3.000 present. Resolution! were adiptcd that Kentucky would not peimit the Federal Gov ernment to march troops against the Confeder ate State, and would share the latter' destiny it War must come St Louis, April 16th. It i understand Gov Jackson will refuse to ccmply with Secretary Cnmeron's requisition for troop. Pauduch, April 16th. A meeting, irrespec tive of rarty, adopted resolution recommend ing the Governor to convene the Legislature immediately; that we are with the South in in terest and action; that the Governor be request ed to issue a proclamation for the Legislature to meet at Frankfort at an early a day aa possible to consider our future destiny; calling on the people of Kentucky to ignore party feeling. Detroit, April 16th. At an informal meeting of citisena to-day, at which Governor Blair wa present, it was resolved, in order to expedite equipment of troop required from Michigan, to raise $100,000 by private subscription. A large portion of the amount was subscribed on the spot. The balance will be raised immediately. Gen. Css responded Troy, April 16. A great Union demon stration took placo in this city last night. The meeting adjoursed and in a body pro ceeded to Gen. Wool's residence, who re sponded in strong Union speech. New Haven, April 16. The Mechanics' Bank of this city this A.M., tendered to the Governor (26,0000 for the use of tbe State, in supporting the National Government. Norfolk, April 16. One hundred guns were fired here, and there is great rejoicing over the fall of Ft. Sumter. An order has been received to fit out the U. S. steamer Merrimac, immediately, and to tow out all war vessels from the port. Lawrence, April 16. Our city Govern ment this A. M. appropriated (5,000 for the benefit of the families of those who have volunteered to defend tbe country's oeton, April 16. The baik Manhattan wbirh armed here tbis A. M., from Savan nah, bad a secessioh flag hoisted. A crowd proceeded to the wharf and compelled the Captain to take it down, and coist tbe Stars and Stripes. Concord, N. H., April 16. New Hamp shire responds to the President's proclama tion, ana will furnibh tbe troops required. The Concord Union Bank has tendered a loan of 920,000 to the Governor, and all the directors with the cashier agree to con tribute (100 each to the support of such families of tbis city, as may fall in the de fense of the flag of the country. Fort Koarney, April 16. Capt. Bee, en route for South Carolina, eccompsnied by Capt. Stone on leave cf absence, R. 8. Ward, euttler, all from Ft. Larrimie, arriv ed here yesterday evening, and left to-day. It is understood here that Capt. Bee will join the southern army. Louisville, April 16th. The Courier of to morrow will publish tbe following reply to the Secretary of War: "Your dispatch i received. In answer, I say emphatically, Kentucky will furnish no troop,,,, for the wicked purpose of subduing her sister . Southern States. B. MAGOFFIN, Gov. Ky.