The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-20
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Mevsnaeno In shs Free ssates.
RxADue, Pa, April 10. Tho klnggold Flying
Artillery Of Reading, Capt james Mcknight,
sit:on from the Governor this morning to Get out
this evening at six o'clock for Harrisburg.
Nrw HAWK, April le.-Ths Elm City Bank
has Just rendered to the Governor Of the State
$50, GOO towards meeting the Nstional smergen-
cy, with liberty 70 draw at sight.
Coscosp, N H., April e.-The State Capital
Bank fas rendered loan Of 81, 600 " the State
TO aid in putting down rebellion.
Augusta, Me-, April ls.-The Governor has
issued his proclamation converting the Iegisla-
ture ON Monday next. to determine measures 10
response to the Presidents call for troops
He has dispatches from the Secretary Of War
stating the Maine quota Of troops be required At
the rendezvous by Goth Of Nay.
TaExros, April le.--Gov. Olden, Gen. Stock
ton, and others, were in council to-day relative
to carrying out the acquisitions of the General
Government
Orders will be issued to the Major General, At
the head Of the four military divisions of the
State, to raise in each division one regiment the
uniformed companies called BY Law.
The active militia in the several divisions will
be first enrolled.
The Pacassst Bank has rendered t25.O 900 70,
the Governor of R. l. for military purposes.
PHILADELPHIA, April l6.-B. Gresmoble and
L. P. Shumard, formerly Lieuts. in the o. 8.
Navy, Who resigned years ago on account OF en-
tering into other avocations, though now veal
thy, have rendered their services to the Secre-
tary of the Navy, prompted BY love to the
Union.
ToRoMro, April 16.-Agents of the Washing
ton Government are here endeavoring to pur.
chase the steamer Peerless. She is an iron yes
sci, built on the river Clyde in Scotland, and
very handsome craft.
MICHIGAN CirY, April IA large and enthu-
siastic Union meeting was held here last night.
Democrats and Republicans are unit for the
Constitution and the Union.
Strong antisecession resolutions were adopt
ed, denouncing all az traitors whose voices are
not heard unanimously to sustain the Govern
ment.
Salutes were fred in honor of the stars and
stripes, which we're displayed in all parts Of the
city.
A volunteer company was formed immediate,
ly. The man who first signed the roll4s one of
our most prominent clergymen.
ALTON, ILL.,, April 1.-THE Altoa Yaegers,
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morning rendered their SERVICES to Gov. Yates.
DAVENPORT, April 1.-THE Directors Of the
State Branch of the Bank of Iowa A. Davenport,
rendered Gov. Kirkwood the money necessary
to equip and maintain the regiment called for by
the Government.
The Davenport City Artillery rendered their
services and we're accepted by the Governor.
DAVENPORT, April IA salute of "a guns
was fred last night and large and enthusiastic
meeting, irrespective of party, was held in Le-
claire HALL Speeches were made by Governor
Kirkwood, Hon. VIM. Vandever, Attorney Cen
eral Nourse, and others. Gov. Kirkwood said
he had been called out of sick bed by mes
senger, who said dispatches we're awaiting him
from the President, but he could not find them
at Iowa City, and thinking they might have been
received at this city, came here to find out, SO as
to lose no time. He should, the moment he re-
celved official authority, issue proclamation to
raise the regiment required. He would no; call
an extra session of the Legislature as it would
involve great expense ard considerable delay.
The excitement and starting away of the regi-
ment would probably involve $4,000 expense;
but he would raise this sum at once if he had to
pledge every dollar of his own property. The
Hall was densely crowded and great enthusiasm
prevailed.
Resolutions were passed unanimously express
sing determination to sustain the Federal Gov
eminent. Governor Kirkwood will remain here
for advices from Washington.
MADISON, Wis, April 1.-THE Legislature
adjourned sine die this morning. Before the
members dispersed, the Star Spangled Banner"
was sung with the most intense enthusiasm and
feeling, Clergymen. women and children partci-
pating, and closed up with cheers that shook the
building. There is but one feeling, and that is
| the Union for ever.
The Goveror's Guard offered themselves to
man, in front of the Executive Chamber, this
morning and rendered their services and were
| accepted as the first company enrolled. The
Madison Guards and many other companies Of
fered themselves. There is more men than can
| be accepted.
TRENTON, N. j., April 17.-Senator Thomp-
| son was here to-day to purchase flag to display
from his residence. He expressed himself strong.
| ly in favor of sustaining the Government and
enforcing the laws.
| Our military Board has been in session all
morning and orders have been issued for four
regiments.
NEW York, April 1.-THE meeting of Ner.
chants to day was most imposing and enthusi.
astic, representing the most wealthy part of the
community. 1900 headed the subscription list
for the 7th Regiment, on the spot. Probably
| $oUuUV Will DC ralSc0 10 morrow.
3:l5 P. MA mob has Just gone down Wall
Street to the Journal Of Commerce to enforce
the mob law or have the American Flag hung
out. The Express and Day Book complied un
der the same terms
$50 P. M.-Tbe Journal of Commerce saved
tt cir building by displaying the American flag.
The Daily News put out the American flag
Most of the crowd started for the New York Ho.
tel, the head quarters of Southern visitors The
Day Book has drawn in its flag. There is q
small crowd about the Office guarded by the 20.
lice.
DETROIT. April 17.-Gen. Cass made a speech
this morning on the occasion of the Board OF
Trade unfurling the National flag over their
rooms. He was strongly in favor Of supporting
the Union, the Constitution and the country's
flag, under all circumstances He said that in a
crisis like the present it was the duty of every
citizen to stand by the Government.
Oakland county alone offers to raise regi.
ment of troops, all that is required by the Fed.
eral Government from the entire State.
GALENA, ILL.,, April IA large number OF
citizens met in the streets last evening, and
marched in body with martial music, to the
Court House, where an enthusiastic meeting was
held-all parties participating. Speeches were
made by Republicans and Democrats, and reso
lutions we're passed sustaining the Government
and calling on the Legislature to vote all neces
sary men and money.
HAMILTON, Ohio, April 17.-Governor Gar
rison accompanies company containing rs men
tonight as far as Columbus Four or five com
panies will be rerdy to marcn within 4S hours =
Samuel Hall, Esq, offers 81, 0OO il necessary, to
sustain the stars and stripes. John W. Sohn
and others will contribute literally.
LAFAYETTE, April 1.-THE FIRST company o.
volunteers left tor indianapolis ut this p m
They were escorted to the depot by the Lafayette
Artillery and two companies nearly full, who
will follow in a few days
AKRON, O., April 17.-Three hundred good
men can be enrolled here for service in day
The excitement is high, but men are in earnest
The Union flag flies on all public buildings.