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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.Great excitement in Lynchburg. Lynchburg, Va., April 18. No language can describe the state of affairs here for the past five days. Business is almost entirely suspended; people of every class throng the streets and crowd around the bulletin boards at the newspaper offices, read and discuss the items of news received by telegraph. Military companies are forming on all sides, flags are thrown from windows in every direction, poles erected, &c., &c. Persons who were formerly accustomed to p as each other with a nod, or cool, formal bow, now greet each other with a familiar shake of the hands; in short, men who have been separated on account of political feuds, and who would pass without the slightest recognition, now seem warmest friends. A settled determination is fixed on the countenance of all.--Now I verily believe there is not a man to be found in or near this city but who will defend the sovereignty of the State to the last extre
[special Dispatch to the Richmond Dispatch.]Virginia Saluted — enthusiasm throughout the South. Montgomery, April 18. --The news of the secession of Virginia has caused great rejoicing through the entire South. Over one hundred telegraphic messages were sent from the office here when the tidings arrived. The artillery are firing a salute of 100 guns. Alabama congratulates Virginia. B.
[special Dispatch to the Richmond Dispatch.]Yankee troops in motion — rumors. New York, April 18. --The Boston troops, 800 in number, left here by railroad for Philadelphia at 12 o'clock to-day. It is said they will go to Fortress Monroe. The papers publish reports that a vessel has sailed from Boston with troops for Norfolk, Va. A.
Later from Europe. New York, April 18. --An arrival at this port brings later advices from Europe. Continental advices are warlike. The Paris army is drilling for war. All the marshals of France were summoned to attend a council of war on the 8th inst. Military operations were about commencing in Italy. Commercial. Liverpool--Cotton — Sales on Saturday estimated at 20,000 bales--prices buoyant, with an advancing tendency; a partial advance of ½d -- Breadstuffs quiet and steady. Provisions steady. Consols @91
From Charleston. Charleston, April 18. --The Confederate loan is being rapidly taken; $220,000 have been taken in this city. The average quota of the State is set down at $1,250,000. A requisition has been made on South Carolina for 5,000 men, for what service is unknown. The news of the secession of Virginia was received with great joy. The old secession gun was fired in front of the Courier office, by the venerable Edmund Ruffin. The old gentleman was surrounded by many Virginians, who cheered lustily.
From Montgomery. Montgomery, April 18. --A meeting of Virginias, Louisanians, Tennesseans, Kentuckians, and citizens of other States, will be held at the Exchange Hotel this evening, to have a general rejoicing over the glorious news from the Border States. Gen. Cooper, C. A. S., has issued general orders for a salute of eight guns, in addition to the 100 fired at the Capitol this evening.
One of Lincoln's fleet in Norfolk — resignations. Norfolk, April 18. --The steamtug Yankee, which went with Lincoln's fleet to the neighborhood of Charleston, has put in for coal, and is damaged. All the naval officers of Virginia birth, at this station, have sent their resignations to Washington.
Resignation. Norfolk, April 18. --George Loyal, Navy Agent at this station, has resigned.
Northern Markets. New York, April 18. --Flour steady and unchanged. Wheat — Red $1,30@1.33; White $1.40@1.60. Corn steady. Pork firm — Mess $20; Prime $15. Coffee firm at 13@14 Whiskey dull. New York, April 18. --Flour 5 better. Wheat steady. Corn firmer and unchanged. Whiskey firm at 19½. Northern Markets. New York, April 18. --Flour steady and unchanged. Wheat — Red $1,30@1.33; White $1.40@1.60. Corn steady. Pork firm — Mess $20; Prime $15. Coffee firm at 13@14 Whiskey dull. New York, April 18. --Flour 5 better. Wheat steady. Corn firmer and unchanged. Whiskey firm a