Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-19
Seizure Of Gums and StOppage Of
Provisions for the south at
Cincinnati.
Patriotic Words Of Gov. Hicks,
Of Md.
TENDERS OF MONEY TO THE
GOVERNMENT.
$4,000 to 100, 900 Men to take the Field.
UNION FLAGS HAULED DOWN AT
MEMPHIS.
Virginia Convention in Secret Session.
60, &C., &C.

vUk1uS CO0VeQt1oU IN SecEeC 0eSsAOl
CO., &C., &C.
PHILADELPHIA, April 16.
A mob Of 200 boys visited the residence
Of secessionists: compelling them to hois
the American flag. The Chief of Polio
arrested the ring Leader.
The Mayor addressed the crowd an
ordered it to dispense. He said he couldn
permit any further indulgence of this spirit
and he would proceed to extremities if the.
did not dispense.
Mayor Henry issued proclamation tina
treason against the Union must not be per
mitted, and asks citizens to make know
every person aiding the enemy, by enlistinl
men or BY furnishing munitions or provi
1ion1. $50 ,.s.,F
The Legislature has passed law making
connivance with the enemy punishable BY I
6ne of 5000 or ten years Imprisonment
The second regiment Of 1000 men ten.
dered their services to the Government
They are Irishmen.
WASHINGTON, April 16.
The ADMINISTRATIVE exoects the passage OF
seression ordinance in Virginia. an IS tax
ing most IF, c,ual and comprehensive meas
ures for the protection Of the Federal property
in that State. N|-l
p; Advices from Western Virginia state that
the UnIonistS are prepsrin- 10 resist seces-
sion.
The War Department is confident Of the
re infol cement of Fort Pickens, The COM
mander has been ordered to fire on the on
federate troops. if they do not discontinue the
erection Of batter es. s+
The Government has information that the
Unicnists in Virginia, Maryland and Mis-
sour viii raise contingerts, although their
respective Governors should refuse to act
under the Presidents requi-ition.
There il no ccubt If the loyalty of
majority of the citizens of Maryland. The
cali for volunteers is rapidly responded to-
The Government is already offered one regi-
nlent from Baltimore.
At least 5000 troops from New York,
Phila delphia and Rhode leland will be here
in lees than three days A military camp
will b. formed on the heights commanding
Washington.
ALBANY, April l6.
A telegram was read in the Legislature
SITTING that the crowd in New York city
compelled the Herald to hoist the American
Gag. That parer is now cut for the Union.
BALTIMORE, April II.
Gov. Hicks was waited upon last night at
his hotel by company of the Governors
Guard, who informed him that they had come
to sing the Star Spangled Banner with him.
The Governor expressed pleasure at the visit,
and said he was too hoarse to join with them,
but he would tell them that he was still I'M
der the stars and stripes.
The Star Spangled Banner was then sung.
The Governor thanked his visitors for the
courtesy, and said he hoped the song would
be sung on all fitting occasions, forever. The
Union must be preserved.
). A voice Governor, you have done your
duty, so far.
Governor-Yes, and intend to keep do
saVoices-We will stand by you.
Much enthusiasm was manifested.
PROVIDENCE, April II.
The Legislature has passed bill authori
xine the raising Of regiment. 1t is under
stood that 100000 will be appropriated
WASHINGTON, April Is.
A"feiegram published in the North CARROLL
ma Rouqh Notes newspaper, Of Monday,
atates that Gov Ellis sent the following dis
patch to Captain Creighton-'Oan you take
Fort Macon with your company
'.f~ New HAVEN, Conn.,, April 16.
The Elm 'ity Bank has rendered to the
Governor Of the State $4,000 towards meet.
ing the National emergency, with liberty to
draw at sight.
% ~ . s'- PHILADELPHIA, April n.
The patriotic declaration Of Gov, Hicke
fol. the Union has kindled great enthusiasm
TIE enlistment Of volunteers ia proceed
ing speedily 5000 have already enrolled
which is more thaa the gu Ia required IRON
Philadelphia; while tie exenpt 70 unteers
bv aye are forming reserve gu rds for the
Iroirct,oH u ii. Guy rs -t,- oa
Ia.a,,i.ence irrm Harrisburg states tina
nor. -.isn $4,000 Volunteers have already
-b-an mt"eptrd
Se.at.r ,igl,r has rronou ced in favor
Of .us,einlr: IL G vernment 1t all II yards
- E5*1 llmNevox, Del, april Il.
Iie Se.e-sipu:>ts are nScrawed by th'
prsva tit Gu!"n sfnime'.t. hey nad PIN
ned s,he, seizure OF For, lie aware. which ha
been taken po session Of by the Gov RI
mens, ..od thus he project Is de Gated ,rr
e. = - c ,NcoRp, n. r.. April l8.
The etat, Capitol Bank rendered $50, 90
to the st tie to aid in putting down rebs
lion. =,
ONION I BOSTON Apr'' -.
The steamer :. r. Spaulding, whic
leaves this afternoon for Norfolk. will tax
64o troors Their destination is said to
Fortress Monroe. The remainder will sta
overland tonight. by special train.
The Western Bank has tend red loan
$50. oOO to the State, and the other Boste
Banks agree to increase the amount to 81
OOo 600, for the defense of the Goyernmer
The steamer america sailed this mornin
taking out $l4, GOO in specie. ag
AUGUSTA, Me-, April 16.
Gov fsard has Issued his proclamati
concerning the Legislature On onday ne
To deter,n;ne measures for responding to
Presidents call for troops. lie has recelv
lefter from the Secretary Of War, staff
that Names quota of troops would be
quired at the rendezvous by the z9'n oay
May. H. D. :,,s
The, Ainegold Flying Arti lsry, Of Re
ing, Capt james Mcknight, $50 men, "
four field pieces. received requisls'on IT
the Governor, this morning, to set OUT
evening at 6 o'clock for Harrisburg.
:: 49,. MEMPHIS, April II
The Memphis and Ohio Railroad offers
transport troops and mum i,ns free.
The Council has appointed a Milit
Board, an. appropriated $50 ipo9 to def
gcths city, 2'.s'@ - - =
Uaicn flags on steHmers have been hau
down, and the, citizens are arm'ns and