The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-26

semble their respective commands on the
third of May and go into encampment fol-
six days, as provided by law. The strength
organization and equipment of the severa
commands are to be reported at once te
head quarters, and division inspectors are
required to give all information respecting
the condition of State forces.
ELKHART, Ind. April %.
The Elkhart Guards, Capt: Mann, num-
bering lao men, left at P. NJ. to day fox
indianapolis. A splendid banner was pre-.
sented to the company by the ladies of this
place. A large number of blankets and
barrels of provisions were donated the
guards by citizens.
DANBURY. (Conn.) April %.
The directors of the Danberry bank held
meeting Saturday, and voted unanimously
to offer $75 900 to the Government, max
ing total amount offered by our two banks
$l25,OOO.
INDIANAPOLIS, April %.
Sixty companies, the full number required
from Indiana, have been accepted by the
Governor. Thirty-fve companies more
have rendered their services, and one hun
dred additional companies ere forming:
Fifty-six companies will be in camp to-.
day.
PHILADELPHIA, April %.
A bearer of dispatches from Lincolna to
General Patterson says the Capitol is safe
from any attack that can be made upon it.
He says there is perfect reign of terror in
Baltimore and the Union men are obliged to
succOmb to the mob
WINoNA, April %.
A company of volunteers is fast filling up
in this place to respond to the call of the Gov
ernOr. The lists were opened this afternoon,
aud already forty five men have been en-
rolled. A large number of citizens attend
ed the raising of the American flag over the
State Normal School building. Patriotic
speeches were made and intense enthusiasm
prevailed. Citizens are subscribing liberal.
ly for the support of the families of those
who have enlisted.
BELLAIRE, O., April %.
Hon. Stephen A. Douglas and lady passed
west this afternoon en- route for Springfield,
Illinois.
INDEPENDENCE, April 81.
There were only $50 muskets and 200
rifles and the cannon taken from the arsenal
in Clay county, and they were only taken
to protect the citizens from any robbers
and desperadoes that may attack the coun.
try. A bond was given for them, and they
will be replaced when demanded by the
proper authorities.
HARRISBURG, April %.
Ar officer says who has just arrived, that
up to Sunday evening there was no firing
at Baltimore and be also says they have
twelve brass pieces and men fortifying neigh
boring heights.
KENOsHA, April %.
Hon. j. F. Potter passed through here
this morning en- route for his home at RAJ
cine. He left Washington Friday night,
and came home via Harper's Ferry, and
says about $4,000 stand of arms which had
been stationed there were removed safely to
Washington some time since. Only 1900
were at the Ferry when the Armory was
destroyed, and those of an inferior charac-
ter. He says there are 10000 troops in
Washington, and he considers it as sale as
Chicago against the successful attack of
any enemy.
ST.. LOUIS, April 81.
Quite number OF editors of prominent
papers in the interior express much indig.
nation at the action of the Federal Govern
ment, calling so large force into the field,
especially for calling for volunteers from the
border slave states; but not much ill-temper
is manifested and less disposition to run into
rash and indefensible measures than in some
other states. A good deal of secession feel
ing exists in some sections, but the prevail
ing sentiment is unanimous for Cancellation
and peace. The city is quiet ard orderly,
and no public demonstrations of any charac.
ter have yet been made.
NEW York, April %.
Mayor Alberger of Buffalo has been sew.
eral months in Baltimore, and arrived here
to day with several other gentlemen, having
chartered canal boat. He reports the
city of Baltimore in a fearful condition.
The streets are barricaded, and the shutters
of houses loop holed for musketry. Every
store emptied.
Throughout the State of Vermont regi.
ments are being raised, and money given for
the support of the Government. Cities and
towns are in blaze of excitement. A cor
poration has been formed by leading citi
zens creating permanent fund for the care
and support of the families of those going to
fight for their country. The Associated
Press have sent their reporters as near Bal
timore ar possible to seud the earliest news
New YORK, April %.
Advices from Washington state that the
government has planted cannon on all the
heights overlooking the city. There are
about 10000 men under arms.
VIM. B. Astor has offered to give the
government 100000 and loan it $l0,-
100000.
A thousand barrels of powder were
seized yesterday bound to New Orleans.
Also lot of blank registers for vessels for
the Confederate States.
All vessels bound to sea are strictly
watched.
Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, has
enlisted as private in rifle battalion Of
| Massachusetts. Senator Baker, of Oregon
has been chosen Colonel of California
regiment. They raised $4,000 for this
equipment.
Gov. Morgan received a telegram thai
the 9Th regiment of Massachusetts, under
Gen. Butler, had arrived safely at Fort
McHenry on Saturday. g .
Richard Lathers avows himself for the