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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
FROM CHARLESTON.

NEW YORK, Apfll "
The Herald has received special despatch
from Charleston, dated this morning, giving
the following items OF interest =
A fleet Of seven Government war vessels
was reported off the Bar, and Major Ander.
son displayed signal lanterns from Fort
Sumter during the night.
At midnight all the military 10 the city
we're ordered under arms.
Lieut.. Talbot, who had arrived at Charles.
ton. with dispatches for Major Anderson
WAS denied access TO Fort Sumter, and has
since started on his return to Washington.
Special despatch to them. Y. Herald
CuARLEsTos. April 8, Midnight.-The
authorities received o notification that sup
plies would be furnished to Major Anderson,
by the United States Government, at any
hazard. Immense preparations were immedi
ately commenced to repel any such attempt
aud orders we're issued for the entl.e military
reserve to proceed their several stations
Four regiments, OF a Thousand men each
we're telegraphed for from the country. Am
balances and other preparations for the
wounded are being made.
At midnight seven guns from the ctade
we're fred as the signal for the assembling o
the Reserves and the city vas thrown init
the greatest exctemant.
The Seventeenth Regiment, eight hundred
strong assembled in au hou:, and left for th
Notifications.
At three o'clock in the morning all tn
vessels in the hsrbor necessary for transport
alton of the troops, will be put in service.
A feet of seven Government war vessel
are reported of the bar, and NJ ajor Andersen
has apparently been 10 communication wit
them by means of signal lanterns displsye
from the walls q Fort Sumter.
1t is believed that the fight will commenc
with the battery at Stony Island. twenty 6v
miles southward and that the batteries alon
the coast being silenced 10 turn, after clearin
Morris Island, the Government forces wi
cross to Fort Sumter while M aor Apderso
engages Fort NJ Moultrie.
Lieut.. Talbot was denied admission (
Fort Sumter by the authorities.
! r. S. Chew brought dispatches fro,
Washington to Governor Pickens annouI
cling that Fort Sumter would be supple
with provisions and in company with Lieu
Talbot be left for Washington at IL o'cloc
tonight.
CHARLESTON, April 9.-Affairs ara culm
2 mating 10 point.
About 500 men left this morning for diffe
, ent points.
1t s estimated that nearly 5000 men a.
stationed at SulIvan's and Morris Island
aud along the coast.
!, Companies are arriving from the iDtero
;, and the posts will be further slreng .hened t
morrow by nearly u thousand additional me
A classes OF our inhabitants are elat,
with the prospect, and the enthusiasm
| general,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
An Extraordinary Movement.

CaIcAso, April s.-One hundred and six fu
gitive slaves left this city last night for Canada
via the Michigan, Southern, and Northern Indi
ana railroad.
It appeals that over 1000 fugitives have ar
rived there since last fall most of whom hav,
left since the recent arrests Of five slaves by the
United States marshall
DETRolr, April s.-About three hundred fu
eitive slaves, principally by the way Of Illinois
have passed into Canada at this point since sa
turday,
Large numpers are reported en- route for tn,
came destination.
Many Of these unfortunate creatures are en-
'Iely destitute, and much suffering is anticipated
notwithstanding the efforts being made for thei
relief
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

In this place, on Wednesday morning Ia
Mrs. RACHEL, wife Of Isaac X. Seilor,s
eldest daughter OF the late George Iinm'
mao, deceased, aged 80 years, 3 months, a
lS days.
Dear Mother, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel (;
But 'tis God who has bpreft Us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Berka comfy papers please copy.
10 Kos,s. ieps eoss,t. lows. on the l5
ult., Dr. J. l. Ntlis,, ist.sriy ~ this piac
snd nstiys Of stsSSsIs tsssssip this COO
aged 80 yssis
10 Bloomingdsis. Dspses eeshiy, H., o
the 22d Of March, 1861. u Cosyestiop OF II
brain, Rev JOHN ". wORRKLf. former
Of Rush township. Northumberland conn,
Pa, 10 the A. year Of bis age. The d.
ceased was Minister OF the regular Bapt
denomination for more than 20 years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
Gslegrapbit Vsbs.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

PORTLAND, April S.-Advices from Jeddo
state that the American Secretary Of Legs.
tion at Jeddo, Mr.. Hensken, had been mnr.
derea. The English and French Ministers
had retired but the American Minister
remained there.
Count Csvour announced to the italian
Chamber that ;he NJ inisterial programe was
unchanged. In his speech on the Roman
question he claimed that Italy has the right
to have Rome for her capital but she must
go there with the consent Of France. He
said the union the temporal and spiritual
powers was the source Of evil
Negotiations we're on foot for the steam.
ship Great Eastern to convey to New York
troupe Of 1900 German Emigrants. bound
TO the Mormon Territory.
The Times Paris correspondent says tha,
Gen Guyon has been authorized to make
contracts for the French army at Rome for
elk months longer.
The Rev DR.. Cheever had been lecturpe
in Liverpool on the question OF slavery aut
The American crisis.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
tFrom the Philadelphia Inquirer ]
CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENTS
CHARLESTON. April 4, 1861.

The last week has been devoid OF interest,
and nD inclined to think may be taken as
the calm which portends the storm. The
Convention have, since last wrote to you
been in secret session. The most important
item Of news can send you is the adoption
Of the Montgomery Constitution. This was
a bitter pill for the violent Carolina FIRE.
eaters to swallow To them il is foil of Oh
jeetionable features F; its provisions against
the slave trade. and the retention Of the
three fiths negro representation, in place OF
a full franc bise, together with the loop hole
lee. for the admission OF free States, are all
totally opposed to the views and wishes OF
the Rhett school Of politicians. at the in
stance, and under the advice Of Wigfall
however, il has all been swsllowed-Rhe
himself who was Chairman OF Committee on
Constitution at Montgomery. admitting that
It was only by eng:af,ing these doctrines
into the document that they could hope TO
gain recognition from European powers. II
b II, Rhett and l. T. Wigfsll speak the
truth, there is no doubt that we're it possible
to place the Government op durable foun.
datiou, an indirect slave trade would be in
operation within one year. or this there eau
be no two opinions either. for by far the
larger number of secession politicians look Ia
the re opening OF the slave trade as the pana
ces for all their wants and whims.
FLoArIso BATTERY.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
THE SOUTHERN LOAN DECLINED ny
LONDON BANKERS.

On the 3Sth of February last, according to
the New York EUening Post. one j. Singleton
Crawford, Banker, OF Charleston, 5. O., ad'
dressed letter TO Messrs Slope d Co.,,
Bankers, of London, making certain proposals
for the negotiation of the fifteen million losG
of the g. S A. The Messrs. S. & Co. reply
on the 22d ult decilnning the offer firmly,
yet politely. We quote from their letter,
which has somewhat the smack of a canard
"As 10 any success for your Confederate
loan, as you please to term 1t, in the London
Money market. we advise you at once TO
abandon all hope or expectation on that
point. The people here have already suffer.
ed losses enough in the taking of the bonds
Of Florida, Mississippi, Ecuador, Pernambu.
co, Patagonia, Arkansas. and other OF your
GulM States, and they do not, at present, fee
inclined to renew their acquaintance with
you again in money matters, on the generous
terms heretofore proposed--even if you we're
not, as you now are, 10 open rebellion against
the legitimately constituted Government o
the United States.
1--WE, therefore, repeat that you can have
no success here, IN London. in the negotiation
of your proposed loan. Our senior had al
interview with Lord Pslmerston on the sub
ject OF your letter, and be assured him that i
is the unanimous determination Of Her Ma
jestys Government to discourage any efforts
on the part OF the & y. A to procure none,
here, and you may rely upon it that he II
in earnest.
at is lamentable tba. a person OF you
apparent financial sagscity could entertain
for moment, an idea that the security to b.
offered for the loan by the "C. 5. A " woul'
enable you to negoriate it here, and by Eug
lishmen, too, who have the greatest abhor
renee Of dishonesty.
The mortgage you propose upon the forts
arsenals, custom houses, mints, and all othe
property which has fallen into your posses
sion, is intensely ludicrous How this pro
perty fell into your bands we are nforme
by your papers, but We have no idea that ou
money shall jail into your hands witbou
some better pledges than the Que you pre-
pose.
THE transfer Of Florida to trustees an
the pledge of the faith and houor' of Mlssis
sppi, are equally ridiculous. Indeed, a
persons to whom we have exhibited you
letter regard the propositions as the bes
joke OF the season, and propose to get up
farce OF Drtary Lane Theatre. to be entlile
The q. 5. A, or New Woy to secure Ne
Debis.'"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

ey rbe news from the South, which wc
publish to the exclusion Of editorial and
other matter, is of deep interest. About
20OC troops have already sailed South from
New York, and $500 soldiers are on their
way from Texas, while the sailors and ma
rines aboard our men.of-war will number
1900. The Confederated army in the South
is about 50O0 The programme of throwing
supplies and men into Fort Sumpter. by
means of small vessels filed with sand Bags
to protect the small boats inside, is said 10
be determined on. A collision is expected
at Charleston almost every hour, aud the
citizens are 10 a terrible state of excitement
We think, however, If Gov. Pickeus will
permit NJ ajor Anderson to withdraw his men
without formal surrender, there will be no
conflict. II that is refused, the United States
Government will reinforce Major Anderson
at ALI hazards
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13


The apportionment bill, as adopted by the
Senate, forms our Congressional district out
Of the following counties, namely: Bradford,
Wyoming. Columbia, Montour, Sullivan,
Clinton, Lycomiug and Northumberland'-
This, II not altered 10 the House, must ne
cessarily be Republican district. as Bradford
usually gives a Republican majority OF 4ooo
while the remaining counties give Demo
cratic mnjerity of less than 5000.
Lower Mahanoy is again cut OF 10 this
bill and is attached to Dsuphiu and York.
and as York has q Democratic majority about
equal to the Republican majority of Daupbin,
our Republican opponents we're smart TO aid
Dauphin by attaching Lower Mabanpy. the
strongest Republican district in this county.
The House may, however alter this prettily
planned arrangement. The Republicans bav-
Jog majority in both Houses, we must nat
urslly expect the "Gsrrymapder" to be on
their side this time. but il they are shrewd
they will take warning from the past, and moi
| spread themselves too wide.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
WAR VESSELS To FITTED OUT.
FROM CHARLEsTON.

Hostile Prepdrdtions.-Fire thousand Troops
Ordered Out.-Ne,o Batteries Constructed.
CHAaLEsroN, April s.-General Bsauregard
has ordered out 5000 uoops.
Companies are constantly arriving and being
put in position.
New Batteries are also being constructed.
Major Anderosns mail facilities have not been
cut oil. as reported. Only his supplies have been
discontinued.
Considerable activity is being manifested ir
military quarters, indicating that matters are ap.
proxinatiEg a crisis.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

II DEATH OF JUDGE MCLEAN.-Ho OF.
John Mclean. Of Ohio. Associate Justice of
the United States Supreme Court, died at
his residence in Ohio, on the fourth instant,
In his seventy-six.h year. He was a
native OF New Jersey, and received his ap
polntment to the Supreme Court from Gene.
rai jackson. He had previously filled public
ollice as representative in Congress from
Ohio, Postmaster General and Laud Com
missioner.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

BALD EAGLE VALLEY RAILROAD Co.-This
company, recently chartered by the Legisls.
tore, as the succrssor Of the Tyrone and
Lock Haven Railroad Company. was organ.
i1sd IN this place on Monday, A pril lst, 1861
by tho eieetien OF the following officers:
President Philip Price
pitectors-Thomas a. Scott, John A
Gsmoie, " X, JackmaD, j.. w. Maynard
Ed Blanchard. and james Chatham.
Treasarer-L. a. Mackey.
. = Chlef Engluser- VIM. Harris. Clinto,
Drmocrat. '"''''
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

Ga ANOTHER ARRIvAL.-MlssEs b. e. l..
SHrssLER have just received and opened their
new Millinery Goods in Simpsons building,
Market street. They have large aud well
selected assortment of the latest Philadelphia
and New York styles. Also gentlemen, ;,
goods, such as collars &c. Call and see
them
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

Ca Fort Pckens has been, or will be
reinforced beyond all question The other
military matters in the Gulf will be governed
by circumstances. The Administration is
Strengthening itself, and designs to act strictly
on the defensive. The Government will act
with caution and seeresy. The policy is still
to be the policy of peace.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
Departure of the Baltic.

NEw YoRK, April s.-The transport steam.
ship Illinois will probably sail to morrow.
The transport steamer Baltic sailed this after
noon. She passed through the Narrows at Z
cloch this evening.
The steam tugs Thomas Freedom and Yankee
have been chartered by the Government, the lat
ter accompanying the Baltic, the former will sail
with the Illinois.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

New oRLHAss. april s.--A private telegras
from Fort Jackson says that a war steamer, dis
g"ised, passed the mouth of The Mississippi yes.
ieidsy aileFnoon, and came within reach Of the
guns OF the fort. She was reconnoitring about
unui towards morning, when she proceeded to
sea.
ihe mechanics at tho Warrington navy yard
arc becoming dissatisfied ON account OF the non
payment Of their wages.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

a. ACCIDENTAL freight engine on the
Swatara Railroad, when its way to the
Donaldson collery, ran of the track, and was
preeipitated into dam over au embau ment
t~enty.hv feet high. w. ID. Moore. ESQ.,
the superintendent, who was on the engine at
tho time, was completely buried amid the
mass OF ruins, but escaped with bis life,
though seriously injured
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

ca PESNsYLvIA RAILRoAD-The revenue
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad company for
the year eighteen hundred and sixty, shows a
most satisfactory increase Of ths local freight
business as compared with the revenue in
1859 The total earnings Of the road for 1860
was s5,s32, 7Ol, against S5,362. $50 in 1859,
an increase of s570.346, or a som equal to
S47,52S per month for the year round.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

EPr New MILLINERY GooDs.-We call at
tention to the advertisement of Miss NJ. l.. Guss
Ter, who has returned from the city with a large
assortment of Millinery Goods. Miss Gussler is
well and favorably known in this neighborhood
in all matters pertaining to her business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

ca The Posr OFFIcE.-The new Post
Master, George n Rem, having received his
its present location on Tuesday last. The
new office is not so large as the late one, but
it has been neatly fitted up by Mr Rem, and
the location is perhaps as nearly central.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

a. The CRoPs.-The intelligence in rea
tiou to the growing crops, is of the most
cheering character. Wheat generally promi-
ses to be fine, though we have heard that it
has been frosted in some places.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

CouGHs.-The sudden changes of our eli
mate are sources OF PuLMoSARY BRONCHIAL
and AsTHMATIc AFFECTIONS. Experience
having proved that simple remedies often &C,
speedily and certainly when taken in the
early stages ofthe Diseases recourse should
at once be had to "Brown's Bronchial
7roches," or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough
or Irritation of the throat be ever 80 slight
as by this precantion o more serious attack
may be eGectually warded off. PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them effectu
al for clearing and strengthening the voice
See advertisement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

a. The store Of MIR. Thomas Faruan at
Mlddletovn, below the railroad, was burned
on Thursday night. The goods 10 the build
ing were all more or less damaged Mr.
FaIrman was insured for $4,000 in the Lyco
ming Mutual Insurance company.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
u We ask friend Brewer, of the Monto,

" we ASK IFlend Brewer, OF the Montor
american, when be quotes from this paper,
to state the language we used, and not bis
own. "a number Of accidents" cant be
made to read fatal accidents" without q
great stretch OF the Imagination. What we
said about the Northern Central and Catta.
wisss roads, is strictly true.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

a. vein Of Iron Ore, tbirty-two inches
in thickness, has been opened on the land of
John Brobst in Clinton county, less than
two miles from the river and canal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

G. MAKoRA ARABIcA.-This is another
missionary humbug discovery. which some Of
our greener contemporaries have swallowed
whole.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
d L A II II S .

In this place, on Sunday last, Of Pneumonia,
Mrs. ELIZA GIBSON, aged about az years.
The deceased came to this place about two
years since with her husband, who holds the re
sponsble position of master machinist Of the
Northern Central Railros }, at this place. During
her shor, residence here she had acquired the
esteem and friendship Of all who knew her. On
Monday afternoon her remains were followed to
the depot of the Sunbury & Erie road, by a large
procession, and were taken from thence by rail
way to Troy, Bradford county, in the neighbor.
hood of which place, her friends and family reside.
In this place, on Monday morning last WIN.
Nee ARTY, Esq, formerly of Philadelphis, but
the last thirty years resident of this place, aged
about rs years.
The deceased was long and well known not
only in this neighborhood, but throughout the
State, having been, during the earlier portion o.
his life, partner of the firm Of McCarty & Da.
Wis, ar extensive Book and Publishing house in
Philadelphis. The deceased was a self.m ade
man, liberal minded and enterprising. tie pos
sessed well stored mind acquired by extensive
reading and observation-his private library being
probably one Of the largest and most valuable in
northern Pennsylvania. His illness was lnger
ing and pro,racted, having suffered the past fou,
years from paralysis, which rendered him help
less invalid. During this period. no care and
comfort was denied him, which devoted family
Of wife and children could administer. His re
mains were inferred at this place, on Thursday
last, by the Masonic fraternity. "f which order
be hid long been monbul,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

MERCANTILE CoLLEGE ScBoLARsurP.-For
sale at this office, several certificates OF
scholarship on reasonable terms.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

Ey The Report of the County Auditors
was inadvertently omitted this week, but will
appear 10 our next Issue.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

Ex" HuMPHREY's HoMGoPATuIc NJ EDIcINE,
put up in small cases, with directions for
family use, for sale at this Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
T H E AM ERICAN,
SATURDAY, APRIL l3, 1861.
H. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor
SUNBURT, PA

To ADvEHrisKRs.-Th circulation Of the SuSBuRy
AMsRicAS among the different the susquehanna
is not exceeded IL equaed by any paper published in
Northern Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
GOV. CURIIN's ESSAGE.

The following message of Gov. Curtin was
sent to both Houses of the Legislature on
Tuesday last. The Message refers to the
necessity of putting our military in condi.
tion that would make their services available
if suddenly called upon for action. "lu time
of peace prepare for war;" is the advice given
by the immortal Washington, on this subject,
and as the times wear a threatening aspect,
the wisdom Of his counsels should not be
UNDECIDED
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

tressug malady is published in another col
umu
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

ey The Jersey Shore boom bill was kill
ed in the Senate. The vote stood 10 favor
OF the bill, none; against the bill, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

p HoGs--Six car loads of live hogs passed
over the sunbury & Erie and Northern Central
roads on Saturday last, for the city market.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
Nj A r r | A G E s .

On Sunday evening. the Slst ult., by the Rev.
Jacob F. Wampole, Mr.. FHAsK b. LEIsEsRrs0.
of Bear Gap, to Miss AseELISA KELLER, OF
Shan okn township.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT
New Advertisements.
New Millinery Goods.
Miss VI. L.. (sUSSLER


tdwn Street. f'ro doors south Of the ShamDlu
Valley s. Ponsrilie Rail Road.
s u N b U r Y, p Z N N "A.
- RESPECTFULTY inform, the citizens
~ SUNBURY and vicinity. that she has jus
received from Philadelphia large and splendi,
assortment of the most fashionable and atts
style of
o Cd ~ GJ SB V So.
HATS, SHAKERS, TRIMMINGS, &c.
which she is selling at the most reasonable prices
36&W1R6 lDl8.GSD G APPS,
l o which she directs the attention of tho ladies'
and invites all to call and them.
Thankful for past patronage, she hopes by
keeping to best assortment at reasonable price.
to continue the same
Sunbury, April 10. lsGl.- 3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

a. The EXODUS PROM PARKEsBURo.-A
West Chester paper in noticing the depar.
ture from Parkesburg of almost forty families
the heads of which had been employed in the
Railroad shops at that place +; says the largest
number went to Harrisburg, few went TO
PbiladelPhis, and some to other points along
the line.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

ey AccIDEsr.-Jsmes F. Green. Of Muncy
had bis right hand cot of jus, below the
thumb, last week, at the Saw Mill Of Messrs.
Fribley, Clark 4 Wells, al the mouth Of the
Muncy Creek.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13

Northern Central and Sunbury g. Erie
Railroads.
The arrival and departure Of Passenger Trains on the
Northern Central and Sunbury 4 Erie Railroads at this
place, is as follows
MAIL TRAIN.
NC.R.R. s. +. II II.
Going north, arrives 4 as Pm Leaves 4 ASP. N.
" south, leaves o IS A. NJ Arrives 9i5 AN
EXPRESS TRAIN.
Going north, arrives IL iOP. NJ Leaves u 10 p NJ
- south, leaves 40 A NJ. Arrives % VI
The shamokin Valley and Pottsvilie Railroad.
Passenger tram leaves Summary at 600 A NJ.
Mt Carmel, 40 Z NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-04-13
THE NORTH AROUSED.

On every hand assurances continue to pour in
from the Northern States giving assurance that
the people of the free States are ready to stand
by the Government.
Governor of Massachusetts, has sent on a con-
fidential agent who gives assurance that she will
furnish two thousand picked troops ready for
servire at any moment their services may be re