The portion of the original District of Columbia lying west of the Potomac River was retroceded to the State of Virginia in 1846, and now forms the County of Alexandria. We are indebted to the proprietors of the N. Y. Tribune for this map. -THERE was an immense Union meeting at Louisville this evening. Speeches were made by Mr. Guthrie, formerly Secretary of the Treasury, the venerable Judge Nicholson, and others. Resolutions were unanimously passed, declaring that the Confederate States had commenced war with the Federal Government; that Kentucky is loyal to the Union; that Secession is not a remedy for an evil; that Kentucky will not take part against the Federal Government, but will maintain a neutral position.-(Doc. 63.) -THE Custom House and Post Office at Richmond were seized by order of the Governor. The New York packet steamer Jamestown was seized at City Point, sixty miles below Richmond, and a packet schooner belonging to Maine was taken at Richmond.Herald, April 20. -A SECESSION flag was raised on Federal Hill, in Baltimore, and saluted with a cannon, when the workmen from foundries in the neighborhood rushed out and tore down the flag, and threw the cannon into the Patapsco. Times, April 19. April 18.-A letter from Baltimore to New York, under this date, says: "A serious disposition is manifested in certain quarters to obstruct the passage of Northern troops through the State.-Times, April 20. -Governor MORGAN, of New York, issued a proclamation calling for men to answer the President's requisition. -MAJOR ANDERSON and his command arrived in New York from Charleston by the Baltic, and met with an enthusiastic reception from the people.-(Doc. 64.)-Herald, April 19. of every genuine American. No matter what it must cost, the Stars and Stripes must wave. But one heart beats here, and that is the true and loyal American heart." W. S. Kenyon and Theodore R. Westbrook also spoke. Mr. Westbrook said he laid aside all party lines, all party prejudices, all political opinions, and stood for his country alone. He loved his party; but, thank God, he loved his country better. He wasn't going to stop to consider who was right or wrong; but, right or wrong, his country. He grasped the folds of the Stars and Stripes, and said, “Let it be known that in the nineteenth century traitor hands and traitor hearts are found among us to disgrace that flag, which had been their shield and protection, as well as our own." He asked God might record his vow to stand by, protect, and, if need be, die for that flag. G. H. Sharp, W. H. Romeyn, and Mr. W. Speeches were also made by Erastus Cooke, Chipp.-Tribune, April 20. New York city was held at the Chamber of April 19.-A meeting of the merchants of Commerce. The proceedings were characterized by the utmost harmony and unanimity. Mr. Peletiah Perit occupied the chair, and patriotic speeches were made by Mr. Perit, George Opdyke, James Gallatin, Royal Phelps, W. Blunt, John E. King, William E. Dodge, S. B. Chittenden, Prosper M. Wetmore, George John A. Stevens, R. H. McCurdy, and others. Resolutions upholding the Federal Government, and urging a strict blockade of all ports in the secession States were unanimously adopted. It being announced that several of the regiments needed assistance to enable them to leave-on motion, a committee was appointed to receive donations, and in ten minutes the subscription -THE Sixth Massachusetts regiment arrived in New York en route for Washington, and made a triumphal march through the city.—had reached over $21,000. What was still Ibid. -THE Governor of Maryland and Mayor of Baltimore issued proclamations, urging the people to keep the peace and avoid civil war. The Governor declared that no troops should be sent from the State, except for the defence of Washington.-(Doc. 65.)-Tribune, April 20. -A MASS meeting was held at Kingston, N. Y., to sustain the Government and defend the Union. John B. Steele presided. In his speech, on taking the chair, he said: "It must never be supposed that the flag could be desecrated without touching the soul more important was the appointment of a large committee of the most influential capitalists, to use their exertions to secure an immediate taking of the $9,000,000 remaining of the Government loan.-(Doc. 66.) -THE President of the United States issued a proclamation, announcing the blockade of the Southern ports.-(Doc. 67.) -SHERRARD CLEMENS, a strong Union man, and late member of Congress for Richmond, Va., is held as a prisoner at Richmond. He is still firm in his loyalty to the Government and his opposition to rebellion.-Tribune, April 19. |