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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-05

The recent indications from Washington
are that not only will Fort Pickens be rein
forced, but an attempt will be made to rein
force Fort Sumpter. tits believed by many,
that the policy Of delay and indecision pur-
sued by Lincoln at the same time that prom
Uses of evacuation we're given, was for the
purpose of deceving the South SO as the
more effoctually to prepare for reinforce
ment. But the object desired has not been
accomplished, except so far as to give the
submissionists III Virginia reason tor hold
ing on to the North The South is prepar-
ed to resist at once, and to the death, any
attempt at reinforcement.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-05
Bath County.

Intelligence from reliable sources in Bath
county, informs US that the people there are
in perfect blaze of enthusiasm in behalf o.
the South They comprehend the question
to be, North or South and with almos
one accord, Wings and Democrats, are de-
claring their purpose to stand by the honor
of Virginia and their native section. It il
so, also, in Rockbridge, Highland, Poca
hontas and Allegheny. Let the fires of pa
triotic devotion to the brave, the generous
and gallant South, burn brightly upon tht
hearts of the people; and in behalf of the
memory of the dead, the honor and rights O
the living, and the hopes of posterity, rally
under the flag of equal rights and exact jus
tice. Let US unite at once. and hurl from
power and place the plant tools of Black
Republican authority and oppression. The
skies are bright and Frightening.
It is useless to attempt to deceive the
people by the cry of "Preservc the Union,
and such clap trap. There are now two
Confedaracies--o ne North the other South
The question is, will the people of Virgil
MIA 90 with that one whose institutions and
education sympathise With them, or with
the North, where every sentiment and feel
ing is hostile to them? That is the question
to be decided, and decided at once 1t may
answer the purpose Of demagogues and
place hunters to sing hosannahs to the u
MON and the Star and Stripes. The real
practical question before The people, how
ever. is whether they will be hitched to the
tail of Northern Confederacy, to become
the enslaved province Of Black Republican
tyranny and injustice, or united with the
Southern Confederacy upon terms of equals
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-05

Having knocked the dignity stills from
beneath the animal that was brayng in the
lions skin, Of the Spectator; forced him to
confess, byactions, which speak louder than
words, to the imposition be vas attempting
practice; exposed his ludicrous aspirations
to pass himself off as a wit; we have now
driven him to his congenial element of Bill
lingsgate, where we will allow Kim TO sa-
tate his thirst for slime and mud We no.
tilted the public that in his assumed eharae-
ter of dignity, he would soon exhibit the
evidence of the creature that lurked beneath
the lions skin; that as a wit, he would prove
an abortion, and that eventually he would
fall where we now and HIM. Zoo thick
headed and puerile to comprehend an intel
hgent idea in regard to the political guess
tions Of the day; he forsakes the legitimate
field Of discussion, to indulge in the vulgar
literature of his taste as exhibited in the
last number of his Republican sheet He's
in clover now-in the green pastures of his
hearts desire->'bile on silver moon"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-05

time for patriotism to override every other
consideration.
We call the attention Of the proper au
thorities to the condition Of the street below
the Virginia Hotel, lending to the Lunatic
Asylum. For some distance it is perfect
mud hole, and if not improved may be the
cause of serious injury to some of our citi-
zens passing on horseback or in buggies -
We deem it only necessary to direct atten-
ton to the matter at this Tina. It should
be at once improved.
We have received an anonymous commu-
nication from Coyington, Va, criticising
with freedom some Of the institutions of that
city, such as ministers, public men, &C.,
insinuasing that some of them are in the
habit of Distinguishing themselves by stand
ing on their heads &c. We must decline
its publication for obvious reasons, and re-
commend the author to the kind indulgence
of our friend Of the Times.
The World newspaper has received infor-
nation, from sources deserving the fullest
reliance, that there are persons now doing
business in New York who are making ez-
tensive arrangements to cheat the federal
government out of its revenue on foreign
goods by importing them into Savannah,
under the low rates or the free list of the
present or the prospective tariff of the South
ern Confederaey. and smuggling them
North, eoastwise and overland.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
Fare always as low as by any other
route.
BUY TICKETS VIA PITTSBURG.
II r. Tickets tor sale at all the Main
Ticket offices.
ER EIGHTS.

+ X l. CT III Il S.
by this route, Freiehts OF all descriptions can be
forwarded from Pbiiadeilhia New York, Boston or
baltimore to or from any paih on the the railroads.
OF Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, seoDsin,
Iowa or Missouri, BY RAILROAD DIRECT.
The Pennsy lyania Railroad also connects at Pitts
burg with steamers, by which Goods be forward
ed 10 ANY point on the Ohio, Mask ingui Kentucky,
Tennessee Cumberland, llInois, WISCONSIN,, Missis-
sippi, Missouri Kansas Ark nnsas. and Ked Rivers;
and nj Cleveland, aandusky aud Chicago withsteam-
ers 10 all ports on the AeilA-N. ester n Lakes.
Merebet,ts and Shippers entrustng Tho transporta-
ton OF their Freight 10 this Company rely with
confidence on its speedy transit
The Katcs OF Freight
e any Feiht iii the " est r. HE e45est 4*HHia Rail
Road, are nj all times AS FAVORABLE AS ARE
CHARGED BY OTHER COMPANIES.
IL n Be particular TO mark packages, ssvIA Pxsk.
b. J. SNEkpER, Philadelphia.
MAsRAM a kooss. h0 North ST.. Baltimore.
fEKcH d Co., No. Asior House, or No. j. q,
Htifnm street, n. "
IEroH q Co., No. - State street, Boston.
II. IA. HOUSTON, Genl FreghI Agt., Phads lphia.
h. H. HouPT, Gen. Ticket Agt ,philudeiphia.
EAOCH LEW4s, General Supt., AitoonA, Pa.
augSd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-31
1T WILL BE sENT GRATIS.

II We have made The above Reduction In Prices
wfa The tRe-iald VIEW Of beneattmg lie pubic and
ourselves. ihr ftusfc haye been fn7ied by spu-
riohs massines made IN atioh " ours. The metal
IN thtn rf Il the iron casting 10 the smallest piece
uE Toef qasi1iy The makers have the means TO do
Their work well They are hid way in secret places,
whereH would be impossible to have at their CON.
mHbd the proper mechanical appliances. Ii i. nnly
~ doing great business, ard having extensive
utactnrEK establishments thai &, Cd machines can be
made al moderate prices, The best designed ma.
chlBes BA Oily MADE, always liable TO get ont IL
order and Ere sure 10 cost consderabi trouble and
money 10 keep tht n In repair.
! be qualities 10 BE leok ed for In Machine are:
sfrtasnB Of correct action speed
G foasrEetteH great dsrabIis, aAa rspaip Of opera
fi9H4 rrtA fac tenst at3r Maeh3ues combine these
essential qualities be made of the kes etal asa
gEsshed 10 perfretsoH We have Tie ways and mcans.
ora grand scale, 10 do this.
TIE purchasers 81 machines, whose daily bread IL
may concern, I'll hnd ihat those having lbe above
qualities not only wogk we'll RAPID EtH slou
rates oi speed but LAST the finest poss bile or.
-ttstrA4nf TilAeAtarsA fYps, witt rKRn MORE
MONEY. iih LKss LABOR Khan any ojhefs,
lnitaliob VI ours not. la fact, they are cheaper
Than anA other Machines gif,.
local Agents Nanied.
4. n. SINGER a. CO.,
dos hroadWay, Ny.
CHICAGO 0FFlCE-No. 80 Clark St.
j. NJ. BILLINGS, Agent in Kcokuk.
sept27-d
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
GEORGE LAW ON THE WAR.
NEw-YoRK, April IS. lS6


To THE President OF THE UNITED SrArLs-Sv
The people of the Free States have now been for some
time cut of from communication with the capital oH
their country by mob in the City of Baltimore. The
troos OF the General Government have been attacked
and shot down by the mob A their passage through,
that city in pursuance the orders of the Government.
The lines OF communication have been destroyed, and
the authority of the General Government has be Get ST
defiance This state Of thugs has been permitted to-
continue for nearly week, and our troops going To tho
capital have been delayed and have mad 10 find their
way by irregular and circuous routes, very much o.
their inconvenience Citizens of the Free States HAYES
either been prevented altogether from visiting the
capital from returning thence 10 their homes have
been compelled to the gauntlet, been subjected to
all sorts of insult and Danger and have had TO resort TO
the most crcutous routes by private conveyance and az
exorbtsnt expense. All facilities by mail and telegraph
have been cut off by the unlawful assemblage ir'
Baltimore and other parts of Maryland at a time whers
free communication is much required between the
Free States and Washington.
The public mind ia already excited 10 the hghess
point that this Of things has been long tolerated.
and the people are determined that free and uninter~
rupted communication with the seat OF Governments
shall be Immediately established not by circlitOus'
routes but by the direct lines of communication thss
they have heretofore travelled over. And it Is de-
manded Of Government that they at once take measures
10 oyea and establish those lines Of communication,
and that Hey protect and preserre them from any fur.
tier Interruption Unless this is done the people riL
be compelled TO take at into their ODn hands, let 10
consequences be rhat they may and let them fall ~hers
they ,rH 1t is certainly most desirable that this be
done through the regularly constituted Authorities al
Washington; and the Government is earnestly desred
to act without delay.
There is entire unanimiy Of feeling on the part OF
the people of the Free States to sustain the Govern
ment and maintain the Union.
trust Mr.. President, that this letter will not be re-
ceved unkindy, as in writing it / simply do what
feel it 10 be my duty citizen TO do in this extra
ordinary state of things.
Ihaye the honor to be- Sir your most obedsnt servant
GEORGE LAW.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
,,,,opr.Nr FROM BAY .rIMORE.

puL,pyLrHIA, Thuse ay, April %, 1861.
The baltimore AH1Icnn ~ + been received ny CA
rress Il has letter dated annapolis yesterday an
nonncno the arrival OF the ,alic, Coauacoa cos 20
,rvb;a r. r. CuyIer SD river, Ariel, Harriet Lane
BOSTON. MARYLAND, and ting from HAvre dc grace
with 600 New-York and Pennsy wanna troops. me
Massachusetts and " ew-Ycrk regiments marched ior
Washington on Wa ne,day, A letter says the 'onsu
tuon was TO sail for the mouth Of the ra'al9co' 10
blockade tie port of Baltimore.
The BaHimoI., dperir1n says: "The Federal HoV-
eminent is rari lily reinforcing Washington Via Ana
Officers o the Norfolk boat which arrived yes'er-
day, report passing ive ships supposed 10 o0n''''n
1--WE h, We also reports of several steamboats, pass
ing down the bay from Perryv'lle with troop" A..
"The first detachment commenced passing 'h'
Annauo1{s Junction Yesterday at nooi IL was ABORT
. 500 - r,,ng and composed in part Of the New-iork
as second detachment Of 5000 men were about to
move from Annapohs' ul;,
the railroad facilities in possession oi the Go'ernnent
b, ing used for the transportation OF stores ana ptoNT
ions Of which large amounts are reported 10 DC gong
| forward. .,I
| "Ibe officers of the Biltimore ard Ohio Railroad
Yesterday received dispatches per their line Of iee,
! graph at the Annapolis Junction which announcer
| that large body of United States troops were on
their way to Washington, aud were passing along at
an ordinary time step, without molesaIion from the
! volunteer troops of the UeighbOrsng country.
THE dispatch stated that the hight column was Ius'
turuns the Junction and passing over the Washington
! Branch. ,
Scouting parties and regular line Of vitettes had
been THROWN out, while full battery wa posted Oh
| the right. ,
The fret divrion according to the eye OF the oPeT,
stor, and the computation Of oIhers, was about 2'og
strong and partially compoted Of tie 9Th Regiment q
! Ney-York."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE BALTI-
MORE COMMITTEE

PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, April %, IS6I.
A gentleman from Washington reports that the fol-
lowing il the language Of Mr. Lincoln to tie Baltimore
Committee:
GENTLEMEN: You hav, come here TO ask for peace
any terms Such desire such terms, If not like
the course Of Nashii gton or jackson. They, the
Rebels, attacked Fort Sumter, aud you attack the
troops sent to the Federal Government for the proec
lion of the same aud for the defense of the lives and
property of the Inhabitants this city. Ny intention
was never to attack Maryland but to have those
troops, as said before for the protection of Waah.
ingtOn.
Now, gentlemen, 90 home and tell your people that
if they will not attack az, will not attack them;
bat If they do attack us, We will return it, and that
severely.
Those troops must come TO Washington, and that
through MaIyl land. They neither 60 under 1t, nor
they fly it, and they shall come through it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
SECESSION rs 4 RIGHT

The Richmond enquirer is among the abieas
and most Influential Secession journals. 1t con-
stantly assumes the right of State to break up
or break ont of the Union, as truth too plain
for argument. Yet in 1914, its eminent founder
and editor, Thomas Richie Gather of one of tic.
present edtOrs), spoke through its columns AZ
follows:
"THE UNIos Is IN ID tsGER.-Tunt 10 the Convent
at Hartford, and learn to tremble at the maines' =
it's authors. How far will such madmen sdyaI =
Though they may conceal from you the project Of rls
union though few of them may have concealed -
from themselves yet who will pretend TO get bounds 10
the rage Of disafectionl One false step after anoi r
may lead them to resistance to the laws, to treaso1
BILE neutrality, to against the Government Of ne
United States. In truth the first act Of resistance -
the law is treason to the United States Are you resy
for this state of thingsi Will you support the nssf
who would plunge you into this ruin' :,
:" No man, no association Of men, no STATE or se1S
States, has a right 10 vkdrdr ITSELF from tbs Union
of rs orn accord. The same power which knit Us o
psther can only unknit The same formality whes'
forged the links Of the Union is necessary TO dissolve "
The minority Of the States which form the on0s
must consent TO the withdrawal Of any one branch OF
IT, Until that consent has been obtained, any stemPs
to dissolve the Union obstruct the efficiency OF ~
constitutional laws, is treason-treason to all intenS
and purposes ANY other doctrine, such as that whe"
has lately been held forth BY The Federal Republican,
that any one State may withdraw itself from the oni0o
ia an abominable heresy-which strips its author %
every possible pretensoa to tie name or characters
Federalstl
We call, therefore, upon he GooerHmes' o. ~
Union 10 erert ITS energies Uhen me season sAd4 de-
Daond IL, and seize tie first traitor ~hO shall sPrmg
on, of tie hotJed Of tie Convention Of Hartford lA'
ustrios, Union chch has been cemeRted by the 0i00'
of our forefatkers tie pride Of America and ne So,'
der Of the rOrld must not be tdmety sacr'eea 20 ="
Leaed brains or he aspiring hearts Of a ep "1''0n
tents The Union must be Sared rheH any one '"A"
dare 10 assaH II. ,.,
"Countrymen of the East we call upon yGn 70 hs,f
vigilant eye upon those wretched men VINO w.
plunge us into civil war and inevitable di'e ~
Whatever may be the temporary calamiiies W. NV
may assail us, let us swear upon 'ne '''"'
country to SAGE The Union"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE FORCES.
THE YORK STATE REGIMENTS
SEVENTEEN MORE CALLED FOR
Seizure Of Fort Smith, Arkansas
THE SECOND REGIMENT ORDERED TO
WASHINGTON, &c.
ALBANY. Thnrsday, ApriI %, IobI.

ALBANY, Thursday, April %, lS6l.
An unfounded rumor obtained circulation yesterday
aba. ]. Meredith Resd, jr., had been superseded as
AduiantG eneral by Maj Patrick. We are authorized
FROM the Executive Department to deny the truth OF
she report.
Adjuant Gen. Read is busily dischargirg the duties
Of his Office
Since p. M, ten companies have been enrolled at
headquarters.
The ID Regiment ofNew-York City, Col. c. w. Is.
TonDk,ns lave received orders today 70 heid them-
elves in readiness proceed forthwith to Washington
The Governor has received the resolutions from the
Jews Hospital of NewYork rendering the free use OF
ward for the accommodation Of wounded soldiers.
-Four companies fOm Utica and two from Amste rdam
reached here tonight. They are all hne-lookng com
panies.
SAG HARBoR, Thursday, April ., 1861.
A volunteer company organized here last night,
and 900 subscrbered by citizens for the benefit
of the families of the volunteers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
MICHIGAN

DETROIT, Mich, Thursday, April25, 1861.
The Governor has called extra session Of the
stature for May7 Five regiments have been offered
70 the Governor, and forming.
Ann ARBoR, Mich, April 90, 1861.
The people here are universally moved. All through
the week there has been constant turmoil and excite
a aent -Four thousand dollars have been raised for the
a tate loan, and probably 5000 or 5000 will be
sk, sup total. The students Of the State University
Aeae are forming into military companies, and when
eeeed will doubtless enroll themselves for actual ser
vice. Students and citizens vie with one another IN
Aryotion 70 the Union TIE Stars and Stripes float
fru Of the public buildngs, and the deepest 10y
lty is expressed Last evening town meeting IN re.
gard 20 the subscriptions held ard addressed
Nv Cha neeoF Tappan O. d. Hill of the Dakotah Sur
vey ministers OF the place. and others. Immense
fAnsasm aunimltes all.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
QUESTIONS.
To Ne Editor Of The N. Y. Tribuae.

To lie Editor Of The n. Y. Tribuae.
SIR: In this mornings issue of your paper there is
petition to requesting him organize Company
Of Artillery aud them &C., for coast and hGbor defense
pas thea the charge Of valuable forfcstoa
l. e., Fort Hamilton.
Inasmuch trouble under which country aborS
has been by misplaced conhd and believing "a
tho maxim Forew.rned forramed" beg that you win cof
closely into the peculiar me Of h. before you lend yoos
aid IN any way myself would like 10 sI6
Of the respectable firms whose appear sgned TO this
petition,
Fu Why Is Il that the only company Of tbs Fit Di'i7r
thus far who have concluded remain bone Home Guard
should be the City Guard when their Regiment upder march,
10, for the scene sction Or their adeconse egrS
for their ysitor-the Savannah Blues-chied their mtsy
ardori
Secondly WhetherCspt Msn,ie Lowell Of decided Southern
pocliyes who publicly stated short time resigned
his command Of aforesaid Guard before he would lead them
against soutb the officer the petitioner representing the
merchant, Of NewYork ders be psced in change OF the
valuable fofc on IN the North, commanding doe
the harbor Of metropolis Of America with Artillery Cops
consulting Of tbe City Guard including MI Richard Lstho
whose appears sgned "a the list when there h
this city any order. leave probability
Of going two entire regiments OF Newly o State Artillery folly
equipped disciplined he First and FOURTH ready for ny
service whether held fertilization and upon whose loyalty
and patriotism cast the slightest inputationi
Justice Sper would demEud that be be si eqneset
those and he Is unsbs 10 furnish at least i've
hundred artillery men Of the kind then trust -
the tender mercies Of the City Guard &c.
hssO- York, April Is, 1861. ARTILLERY REGIMENT
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
IMPORTANT FROM ARKANSAS.
SEIZURE OF FORT SMITH.


FoRT SMITH, Ark Thursday, April %, 1861.
Fort Smith lie in possession Of the State troops.
About ~ o'clock last night volunteer force, under
the command of Col. Scion Borland, landed at the
wharf from the steamboats, Tahlequah and Frederic
Norebe. The command numbered nearly 300 men,
About an hour before their arrival Capt. Surge left
with his command consisting Of two cavalry COM
panies. He took away the horses belonging to his
command, and such supplies rs be could transport He
10 falling back on Fort Washita.
The post was formally surrendered by Capt A.
Montgomery TO Gen. f. Burgvein, Adu;ant-General Of
the State, who placed Col Borland in charge.
Capt. Montgomery and Mayor Gatlin were taken
prisoners, and sfterward released on parole. There
were about zoo State troops here to-day. They were
passed in review in the garrison paradeground. The
Confederate flag was raised the fort at II o'clock
amid the firing of and the cheers Of the people
After the review three cheers were given for the
Arkansas citizen soldery, three cheers for jeff Davis
nd three cheers for Gov II. NJ. Rector. The stock
nd property taken possession of is estimated to be Of
ahe value Of $3OO,OOO.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-26
c.,,,,v.e IRON rifsh PAGE.

fy;tv of Richmond was illuminated and Tue o'u''' -
INV informant who is Union resident OF that 0"y, ~
srss declined ~ Join his negbbors, but te iea''
,p,se p,evailed upon bim and he lit up DIS .e '''o"
e.d, in honor of the farce. But he was aoo''~d 20
,eore painiu compliance, for the very eA' h'gat he
wa. enrolled unwilingly as home guard, and has
hsen comoeed TO take his musket AID bis turn when
even q, pleased the Committee" to orSer liz, out.
He cannot get away; he don't like to ,tay; his prop
rfy il there and he is in continued state of wish
ing - do one thing and being obgs to do another
a,v. Hicks poor SOUL really deserves pity. He
wanted to do we'll but tue mob won't let him. He is
completely oveiawed by ths.m; they say go, and he
geo. and he comes, and withou, doubt he prays
% day and night y t someb ody will be raised up who
viii relieve hi. from hs terrible position. AS he is
now he is nobody. lie must sipher run alccg with
&c mob who have No de him take position in the front
RANK or be tramped upon % m sseir fierce and law
lses they rEsh to distraction Yes, he de-
pity moss tnan punishment though doubtless
bc-wiN get n,6e of tie Litter than the former. MI.
frevsh s. Evans, EDITOR Of The PatTiot, who was
evp lied fr@Sn B4inCre is of advanced yesrs,
aud thisFsospins was mvised TO apend celebration
o. something al The Highscdiool in tbs city, Whe he
tbire. among othersxercises The boys sang the
STAG Sp;nglee Bsnoer which created the greatest en-
tsss5asm, 80 much 10, that no one for the moment
toasbt of the old gstTman, but after the core had
been granted, aud The excitement bad somewhat SUBJ
xided, atIshton wssdrawn TO Mr.. Evans, who, upon
eend-d knees by 'the side cf his chair was found
COZ, a sea with emotion. BE born in Virginia,
WIS long time respected dveler in Maryland and
had always lived bitbfu toJhe doctrines Of which that
Gag is the exFons and doubtless tho s0od of feeling
which him willie the sweet voices OF the
Mi NTH md he
pause VI t audience II Gorsed patrcticaly the senti-
mems thereof, was too much for hin to resist
f4 Tits cit, is huge camp. Everywhere one hears
and sees evidences of she contest seon 10 come The
Cn,icentas Sioteis Fled with people from the North,
while veg few S,utsorners apresT, and when they do
they keep very shaey The thesters clssed, with
the exception Of the Walnut, wh,re Sotben is doing
ssaerdd bus'ness with the American Cousin at Home.
The Girard is rurued INTO Military Taor's Shop and
the easrs CRY looks aud vast confederation Of
enczmpnIents. HOWARD.