Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18
The General Effect! PATRIOTISM OF THE PEOPLE BLAZING
Abundant Offers Of Armies.


 PATRIOTISM OF THE PEOPLE BLAZING
 Abundant Ofers of Armies.
 NOBLE OFFERS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
 A private letter from Gov. Curtin to the prcsi dent says that Pennsylvania can place 100, ,OO men at Washington in AS hours, if required = Gov. Curtin went to Washington Saturday nigh in response to a dispatch from the government At Philadelphia, the war feeling is rampan though the people were at first little incredu lous in regard to Fort Sumter. Two regiments of the Washington brigade met Saturday night one German and one American. They will b, ready to march in five days. Hundreds of vol unteers are making preparations to respond in stantly to the summons of the governor or presi dent. Mayor Henry offers his services as colon el of regiment, if troops are called out. Volunteers are being enrolled at Lancaster.
 All the volunteer companies of Erie will offer their services to Gov. Curtin on Monday. Pat. riotic feelings perrade every class and partic. are ignored.
 ACTION AT ALBANY. The Assembly Monday morning took up the bill authorizing the Governor to enroll 30. COG men for the public defence, for two years, unless sooner discharged; these to be oficercd, organ ized and equipped in such manner as the Gov ernor decides, without regard to existing mill tary districts and to be in addition to the exist ing military organization of the state
 The officers and men to receive the same pay and ratons as the same in rank in the U s. army, and be liable to be turned over to the ser vice of the Federal Government on the order of the Governor
 The bill appropriates s3,Ooo, 900 to carry out its provisions and takes effect imm edatcly.
 The bill has passed, and Gov. Morgan has is- sued his proclamation accordingly.
 INDIANA.
 Gov. Morton has information from all parts of the state indicatory that volunteer companies are forming everywhere. and that 3o,0OO men can be relied on to respond to any call for their services to defend the national flag.
 CINCINNATI.
 The news of the surrender of Fort Sumter ere ated 8 profound sensation. The ncwspaper of hces were besicged. The military spirit of the city is thoroughly aroused. The stars and stripes wave from every point The people un- animously sustain the administration A home guard will be immediately organized for the protection of the city.
 At Detroit, a profound sensation was caused. People were unanimous in declaring that the Federal government must be upheld An im- mense meeting of the leading citizens, Saturday night, determined to stand by the "fag of our Union" to the last extremity
 AtChicage, all parties joined as one man all agreeing firmly to sustain the administration in putting down rebellion. The excitement became indcscribable when the disgraceful news from Fort Sumter was fully confirmed.
 At Philadelphia, Sunday, the great central corner of Third and Chesnut streets was scene of excitement all day. In the afternoon the streets were blocked up by crowd reading ex- tras. Two men expressing disunion sentiments were assaulted and took refuge in drug store Several arrests were made by the police.
 At Lancaster, Pa., intense excitement; the stars and stripes were displayed in honor of Mai or Anderson. call for meeting to sustain the government was numerously signed.
 At Clnclnnati, the receipt of the war news caused partial suspension of business. The money market became very unsettled.
 At New Haven, the excitement was intense.- The Faltadium office was surrounded on Sunday by great multitude, waiting for the extra edi- hons from the press, which was. kept running from Saturday night. The national flag was displayed in the square, on the Grey's armory, and in various parts of the city The Greys held a meeting in anticipation of call to active duty. The indignation of the people against the rebels was universal.
 At Norwich, large crowds surrounded the Bull leti" office, Sunday, reading announcements on the bulletin board. The excitement was never equaiied there. All parties unite in upholding the government. Hundreds are ready to enlist. At Worcester, the news produced the greatest excitement. Sunday evening vast crowd sur rounded the Spy office, discussing the news. which was given them in extras. Men of al, 1 "i'" ]eaious to sustain the gov 
 At the government military and naval depots in New York city, much activity is visible, and for placing all available govern ment forces on war footing are going on with great rapidity.
 The famous Seventh and the sixty-ninth regi- ments have volunteered their services to the fed- eral government for the defense of Washington. The Twelfth regiment held meeting Monday.
 OHIO.
 The adjutant general of Ohio issued orders, Saturday, to carry into effect the military laws, passed by the legislature providing for 6,OOO regular militia, besides the militia of the west. ern Reserve. Not less than 35,000 men will be