Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17
WAR FEELING IMMENSE THROUGH.
OUT THE WEST. 81.
Detroit Raises 900 by
Subscription. .


q secret mission.
No orders are yet issued to blockade the
Southern ports OF stop the mails. The Pres
ident has issued orders to garrison Harpers
Ferry, Forts Washington, Monroe, and
others. One of the Massachusetts, regi-
ments goes to Fort Monroe with a New
York regiment. The route between Phila-
delphia and Washington will be guarded by
Western troops. .t..
At q meeting of merchants of this city tc-
day, it was voted that call be issued for
mass meeting, irrespective of party, to sus-
tain the Constitution and laws.
NEW ORLEANS, April l6.-The market is
depressed by the war news. Lincoln's war
proclamation was received with no aston
ishment. Everybody is highly pleased and
the people are resolved TO maintain their
position at all hazards. Two more Yolun-
teer companies left to day for Pensacola and
the rest viii probably remain to defend the
city. Volunteer regiments are forming
throughout the State. Thirty. three desert.
ers from the Federal army have landed at
Fort Jackson, leaving twelve months pay
behind, so anxious were they to join the
Confederate army.
The steamer Lecompte, hence for Shreve-
port sunk eight miles above Campte; boat
and cargo total loss. Passengers aud crew
saved. Boat valued at SIS, 900; insured for
$4,000 in Cincinnati.
The Galveston Civilian says that the idea
that there is any considerable number of
persons disposed to agitate the question of
reunion In Texas, is entirely erroneous.
The steamer AFizend was at BraZos on the
7th, awaiting the embarkation of troops for
Indianola.
RISING Sun, IND, April l6.-0ur citizens
are holding meeting this evening, express
ing their sympathy with the Government.
A company of volunteers is rapidly filling
its ranks for immediate service. Secession
sentiments are not located in this commu-
nifty.
CLEVELAND, April 16.-An immense Union
meeting was held here last night, Mayor
Flint presiding. Speeches were made by
Senator Wade, R. P. Spaulding, D. K. Carter
and other prominent citizens of all parties.
Resolutions were adopted to sustain the
Government and approving the Presidents
call for volunteers, recommending the Leg
islature to make appropriations of men and
money, and appointing committee to as
certain the efficiency of the Cleveland mill
tary. The greatest unanimity of feeling
prevailed and the speakers were constantly
interrupted with wild cheers and responses.
NEW HAVEN, April l6.--The Mechanics
Bank, of this city, this morning rendered to
the Governor $25, 900 for the use Of the State
in supporting the National Government
NORFOLK, VA, April l6.- One hundred
guns were fred here, and there is great
rejoicing over the fall Of Fort Sumter.
An order has been received to fit out the
United States steamer MerTtmGc immedi-
ately, end to tow out all war vessels from
the port.
LAwRENcE, MASS, April 15.-Our city
government, this morning, appropriated
So 600 for the benefit of the families of those
who have volunteered to defend the country's 8
flag. ...
Boston, April 16.-The bark Manhattan
which arrived here this morning, from
Savannah, had Secession flag hoisted. A
crowd proceeded to the wharf and compelled
Captain Davis to take it down, and hoist the
stars and stripes.
MONTGOMERY, April l6.-The Cabinet was
in council this morning. Mr.. Lincoln's
Proclamation was read amid bursts of
laughter. The Secretary of War authorizes
the statement that $1,000 more troops were
called out to-day to meet Lincoln's men.
WASHINGTON, April l6.-Col. Ellsworth
has had strong Inducements offered him to
proceed to New York City and organize a
| regiment of Zouaves. If he does not go
| thither he will repair to Illinois for similar
| purpose. He has declined the commission
| in the Army which was rendered him.
RICHMOND, April l6.--The Virginia State
| Convention is in secret session this A. NJ
| Reporters are excluded and consequently
! nothing is known of the proceedings. A
| telegram from Gov. Pickens to Hon. Henry
| A. Wise says: at is reported that eleven
vessels are off the bar, and stopping vessels
engaged in the regular trade" The papers
| of this city express confidence that Genera
Scott will resign. The Richmond Wig
| lod aha md ofRinaa thid nrn
ing, and run up the flag of Virginia.
NEW ORLEANS, April l6.-All the Court
in the city, including the Supreme Court
have adjourned to the third Monday in May
owing to the present state of affairs.
Hon. Lippon Walker, arrived yesterday
as a special messenger TO Montgomery from
Galveston, to consult with President DaVi
about the defense of the Texas coast. Their
is much excitement in Galveston on accoun
of the war news. The City Council in ex
traordinary session, strongly expressed
feeling of resistance. There is great actiVit
on all sides.
Several pieces of ordnance were to-da,
taken to Forts jackson and st. Phillips.
More volunteers have gone to PensacolI
LOUISVILLE, April l6.-A large and enthI
siastie meeting of those opposed TO Mr.. Lii
coins war policy, was held to night. AboI
1000 were present. Resolutions were unGl
imously adopted that Kentucky would n,
permit the marching Of troops against u
Confederate States, but would share the Ia
ter's destinyif war must come; sympathetic
with all patriotic men in the free States, al
indorsiDg Governor Msgofin's response
} Secretery Cameron. ~.
VERNON, ISD., April 16.--A large and 9
thusiastic meeting was held here to'ds
Irrespective of party, at which II was upaE
q mously resolved TO uphold the GoVernme
4 and enforce the laws. Two companies
| volunteers will be offered to the Governor
q few days. i
/, LoEDoN, O., April l6.-At q meeting Of I
> citizens to-day, resolutions were adopted
z support of the Administration. Volnnte'
are being enrolled. The stars and striI
hoat aver the Courthouse.
{. OIRCLKvmIE, o., April l6.--Hon. Eeis
: Franklin has enlisted as private ia Capti
II Blacks company. 81 r
LAwREScEsURe, IRD, April l6.-rhe
} citement is still on the increase. So
IS twenty old men, who are over age, seui
st edmittance as volunteers, but were refns
e. tonight. A company will be rendered
the Governor, ready 70 march at once. J.
u eral cash donations are made, and 50
AZ farmers in the vicinity offer the products
" their farms toward supporting the familie
those who enlist while they are absent
rs TRoY, N. y, April l6.-A great Un
es demonstration took place last night.
A. meeting adjourned in body 10 Gen. Mo
ad residence, who responded in q stirring Ua
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