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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19
OHIO.


1t would be utter folly to attempt to de-
scribe the state Of feeling now prevalent
throughout this State-and it would be i'm
possible, did we devote our whole space to the
task, to even briefly notice the demonstrations
Of enthusiastic support of the Government
everywhere manifest. Large meetings arc
being held in every city, town and
military companies are everywhere
orRaniziug-mOre men are offered to the au-
thorities already than can be accepted--and
profftrs of money on the part of banks and
private individuals indicate that any amount
desired will be instantly forthcoming. The
SeEate has passed u bill appropriating mil
lion dollars to arm the State, one vote only
being cast in the negative; and the latest ad-
vices from Columbus state that it would pass
Two regiments left Columbus to-day by
the Baltimore and Ohio road for Washington
and other regiments are rapidly rendezvousing
ut that place and Cleveland. On reading the
despatch from the Governor Of Kentucky re-
fusing to furnish the quota of troops called for
from that State our patriotic Governor ut once
telcgrapIed TO the Secretary of War that Ohio
will furnish the men Kentucky refuses to
fnrnish In short, the State is in blaze Of
excitement, the like Of which was never wit
messed since she had an existence. She stands
up nobly for the Union, the Constitution
and the enforcement of the laws" She is
patriotic TO the core, and traitors, il any there
be, will find an unsafe lodgment within her
limits
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

ly in favor of supporting the Union, the Con-
stitution and our country's flag under all cir,
cumstances. 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 one
regiment of troops-all that is required by the
Federal Government from the entire State
New YoRK, April 1.-THE Express says
il has reliable Information that forty nine per
sons were killed and one hundred aud thirty
wounded in Fort Moutrie
The steamer r. r. Taylor from Savannah,
reports that the Harriet Lane was inside the
bar. She had steam up. Also. bark rugged
steamer was inside-probably the Isabel
Capt. Crocker reports that he saw that
Fort Sumter had no breeches in the wall out
side, but looked somewhat battered.
NEW YoRK, April I7.-It is reported that
A. A Stuart has offered million dollars to
the Government.
Marshal Rynders was knocked down on
Monday by Deputy Sheriff Reilly.
MoxrGoMERY, April II The Cabinet has
had long session to-day. proclamation
will be issued tomorrow, calling 100000
more troops into the field.
New YoRK, April l7.-The DaIy Nelrs
put ont the American flag. Most of the
crowd started for the New York Hotel, the
headquarters of Southern visitors.
The Day Book has drawn in its flag. a
small crowd is about this Office, which is
guarded by the police.
RESOLUTIONS were adopted by lasge meet
ing of the Central Republican Club not very
complimentary TO Mayor Wood commenting
on the course of the Herald and disapproba-
! tion of those engaged at Hartford, and other
places, in manufacturing arms for the South.
CHARLESTON. April 17.-Gov. Ellis tele-
graphed here he had taken the forts in North
| Caro,ina.
MoNrGoMERY, April l7-President Davis
issued proclamation inviting privateers to
make war on the Northern commerce, with
Letters of Marque and Reprisal.
He speaks of the wrongs of the past, those
now threatened by those whose enmitv is i'm
placable. He concludes by saying, under the
blessings of Divine Providence we may hops
for q speedy. just and honorable peace.
Providence, r. l., April 1.-THE legisla
ture appropriated S5OO.OO0 for military par
poses The Baaks offered S25O,OO0 10 the
State.
MONTGOMERY. April 17.-Fity thousand
volunteers from Kentucky and Tennessee havt
been offered to the Confederate States.
LOUISVILLE, April l7.-At an extra meet
ing of the City Council this evening, appro-
! priated $4,000 to arm the city.
It is rumorcd that a steamer, with Govern
ment arms. en- route from ST. Lons to New
port, KY, is likely TO be stopped on her trip
RICHMOND, April Il, p. M.-The ordin
ance of secession has not passed. The Con
vention is still in secret session. Nothing
certain is known.
New York, April 17-Thc American ftas
has not yet been hoisted at the New Yorl
Hotel. Disturbances are feared tonight.
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a1ufhsru 0pfr6pes.

A single number of one Of our ex-
changes contains reports of no less
than fourteen deeds of violence and
blood at the South, the victims, in a
majority of the cases, being Northern
ers prosecuted for opinions sake. In
one case a young man was confined
in prison for three months, at New
Orleans, for having expressed his op-
osition to the system of slavery. In
another, Michigan man was hun &
near Vicksburg, by mob of cuB-
throats, for being Republican. In
another, free man of color, who was
worth considerable property, was are
rested for having struck a magistrate
in selfdefence. A mob took him
from the officer and gave him his
choice of 500 lashes or being hung.
He preferred death to the lashes and
was hung to a tree until life was al
most extinct, and then cut down. In
another, Mr.. Jacob Patten, living in
the southwestern part Of Missouri,
whipped a female slave to DEATH
He was arrested, but released on So
500 bail. And so we might go throY
the list of whippings, stabbing, shoot
ings and hangings, each one a useful
comment upon the system that toler-
ates and fosters such lawlessness.
And yet, we are asked by the lead
ers of the disunionists, both at the
South and North to meekly yield to
all the demands of the seceders, and
bow down before the ear Of despot-
ism. No fears of their overt acts! No
danger Of their beginning a bloody
civil war! No hand to be stretched
out to stay them from "coercing" the
whole North, and, indeed, the whole
American people! An this may be
charged upon those whe would up
hold the honor cf the American flag,
and would wipe away the stain which
has bIOtted it since the Star of tho
West retreated from Charleston har-
Dor, but if an independent press dares
intimate that a southerner can be
guilty of such deeds, the howl Of ''co-
ercion" comes up from traitors at the
South, and their miserable allies and
sympathizers at the North.
And now the cry goes out for
"peaceable secession" Peaceablo Sc
cession! There can be no such thing.
/ The Union was not made to be dis
solved in a day, or at Tie will of re-
fractory member. Two nations be-
tween the st. Lawrence and the Gulf
could not exist peaceably. Such in
dignities and outrages as we have
mentioned above may be passed by
through an intensity of "brotherly
feeling" and to prevent intestine war
but run boundary line down the
Ohio river, or upon the southern side
of Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas,
and such insults would not be submit
ted to from a foreign nation. End
less controversies would arise about
fugitive slaves, the tariff, and interna-
tiOnal communication. "Peaceable
secession" would involve long years
of war, at the end of which two dis
tracted, worn out and depopulated
countries would occupy the geograph-
ical position now held by the United
States.
I Let us uphold our Government in
maintaining its supremacy over all
our country, and let whatever power
is necessary to do this be delegated
to the President by Congress Then
let us sec what four years of firm Re
publican rule will do Clerela1,d
Leader.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19
From our Extra Of Monday.

The War nc WIS possesses thrilling interest -
As announced in our Extra of Saturday, the
rebel traitors on the preceding day inaugura-
ted hostilities by opening their batteries on
Fort Sumter. Later advices bring the distros-
sing intelligence that this strong -hold-which
the late Administration permitted to be sur
rounded by Gordon of batteries which bat
teries are supplied with guns and ammuni-
tion stolen from the government and comman-
ded by officers who have proved traitors to
their country-has been compelled to succumb
under the heavy fire brought to bear upon it
and the garrison has Internationally surren-
dered. We give the details in full, AIS reported
by telegraph. They are probably in some res
poets exaggerated and inaccura te, but in the
main doubtless reliable. Tho traitors have
opened the ball. and obtained the first AdvAn-
tage. They do not possess the power to close
it at will; and ere it terminates they will pro
bably find to their cost that there Is a govern-
nasnt, and that millions of loyal citizens are de-
termined to stand by and sustain it in the asser-
tion of its power and prerogatives. There can
be no skulking hereafter-all men must from
necessity take position for or against the gov
ernment-patrlots and traitors will be the only
distinctions known, and with one or the other
all must rank. Ths ''Northeyn heart is now
thoroughly fred, and volunteers are offering
their services by thousands throughout the
free States.
1t affords US great pleasure to say that our
worthy cotemporary, the Editor of the D~to-
"ahc $an2ard, proves himself in this Smsr-
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Proclamation.
EXECUTIVE OTFIcE, CorrMBUs, ONO,
ADril II 1861

EASCCTIVB OEFIcE, S0fChBUs, OHIO,
April, Is, 1861. J
To the People Of Ohio.
You are called upon to meet the gravest re
spOnsibilities, and il may be sacrifices. to pre-
serve your free institutions and your national
Independence. The attempt of your Govern
ment to supply n beleaguered Garrison with
provisions has been met by open war and the
reduction Of the garrison by force OF arms
Your national flag has been insultcd and the
constitutional authority Of the Union, treason
ably defcd
AT such an hour, rising above all party bias
rcsolute to maintain the freedom so ,lcariv pur-
chased by cur Fathers and to transmit II nm
impaired to our posterity, let the people assert
their power.
Your voice will hr heard Your action will
bring hope 10 the ovcrawcd and oppressed in
rcbelions districis-will strengthen the hands
and animate the hearts of the loyal thousands
in the Border States. aud will bring back peace
and order to the nation. with a nov assurance
of the perpetnily Of its priceless blessings.
The General Assembly. by acts just passed
opens TO you the method of testifviig your
devotion TO onr beloved Statcthe Union ms it
is. and those Free Institutions which have been
alike the foundation and pledge Of our Ma
tiOnal and individual prosperity.
General Orders issued through the proper
department, arscrt that method and invite your
response.
Let us all. thankful to Almighty Gsd for
past mercics. imploring his pardon for our ma
ny shortcomings. and trusting with Him the
destinies OF our country forget all bur the
pressing duty. cast aside the distinctions that
have been the basis of transient differences. and
demonstrate to the world that we are worthy
Sons Of great ancestors, fit to be entrusted with
the liberties We inherit
W. DENNISON.
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Emo 2 Anril 14-Mestern Pennsylva-

ERiE, Pa, April 14-Western Pennsylva-
mia viii sustain the Government. The news
from the s0uth ereztes tie most intense feeling
Men Of al parties express their determination
to stand by the Geyernment, and 6ght for the
supremacy Of the United States flag. All
our volunteer companies will offer their serVl-
ces to the Governor tomorrow
PmtADELPHIA. April l4--PennsgivanItt
will 20 to war en- mass. Gov. Curtin mas
gone 10 Washington. lie says Pennsylvania
tar send 100 900 men to defend Washington.
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w A u |

The citizens of Delaware county, favorable
to q vigorous prosecution of a War brought
upon our Country by the Rebels at the South,
are requested to assemble in Delaware, on the
goth instant at 10 o'clock, in the Forenoon
1t is confidently expected every friend of his
COUNTRY will be present.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

gency true patriot. The "stars and stripes
float from his Office window, and he aTows his
intention to stand by the government and Its
glorious flag to the last extremity.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

WAsHNoroN April I5.-Ten Dis
trict OF Columbia companies have
thus far been mustered into service.
l6 in all required.
The number Of Federal troops here
abouts amounts TO 500.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

OF the Border Slave States, Maryland and
Delaware alone responded to the call made by
the President. In Western Virginia the
peeplc are loyal, and volunteering is said to
be going on briskly. The Governor Of Mis-
souri, refuses to respond, but the people will
doubtless do it on their own responsibility
Kentucky ard Tennessee, judging from brief
dispatches, sympathisc with the rebels, as
does also Eastern and Southern Virginia.
North Carolina having seized the Forts with
her limits places herself by this act in hostile
attitude toward the General Government
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

The reports in regard to Harper Ferry
are conflicting. Some dispatches positively
say it is seized by the State authorities and
the railroad tr9ck torn up; but the latest
announcement is that all is safe there, the
place being strongly guarded by U. s. troops.
The condition of things in Virginia is un-
certain. In the South they claim to have
intelligence that she has seeded, and are re-
iOicing over the event. The Northern des-
patches are of contrary character. 4 late
despatch says that the State authorities have
obstructed the harbor at Norfolk to prevent
U. 8. war vessels leaving, and have seized the
arsenal and arms at that place.
Ex-Vice President Breckenridge is preach
ing treason in Kentucky.
Five hundred Pennsylvania troops, en- route
for Washington, passed through Baltimore
yesterday without trouble. Six regiments
from Massachusetts and New York will reach
Washington to-day, tic two Ohio regiments
tomorrow.
Nothing further in reference to affairs at
Pensacola.
Maj Anderson's arrival at New York ycs-
terday clicited great enthusiasm.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

WARRINGTON, April l4.-Arrangemrnts are
made to concentrate tho military At any thrca-
tened point. The greatest aaKiety to hear
further Southern ncws exists.
1t is rumored that an attack will be attcmp-
ted on Fort Delaware, Md. The War depart
ment has taken steps to prevent it,.
Five officers OF the Navy have rendered
their designations, which were refused Their
names will probably be stricken from the list.
The National V Volunteers passed resolutions
denouncing the military operations Of the
Government and expressing sympathy with
the sceessionists. The guard al the Depart
Slents ia largely increased.
CHICAGO. April l5.-The news Of the sur.
render Of Sumter created profound sensation.
It was at first diseredited When later dis
patches arrived confirming the previous reports
the excitement was intense. All parties ex-
press the determination to uphold the Govern
ment in enforcing the laws and maintaining the
supremacy Of the national flag.
NV York, April 1.-THE Times Charles
ton correspondent, Jaspor. was arrested US q
spy, aud ordered to quit the State.
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1ATaaTI

The dispatches in the Daily State Journal
of this friday morning add nothing of espe-
cial importance to what will be found in those
of yesterday.
The war bill passed the lower branch of the
Ohio Legislature yesterday by a unanimous
vote, thus becoming law. The Sl,000,00O
which it appropriates is rapidly being taken
by banks, corporations and wealthy individu-
ais of the State-the City Council of Cincin-
natl alone taking $25O,OOO.
The LIST and I'd Regiments Ohio Volunteers
left Columbus this morning for Washington.
Part went by the Central Ohio, part by the
Columbus and Steubenvile, and part by the
Cleveland Columbus and Cincinnati road--the
latter installment live companies) passing up
on the 4.3O a. m. train. They will all concen-
tratc at Pittsburgh, and thence proceed in a
body to the point Of destination by the Penn
sylvania Central and Northern Central roads,
via Harrisburg, York, &c. TO Baltimore, ut
which point they take the Washington Branch
Of the Baltimore and Ohio road.
The first regiment will consist Of the follow
ing companics-Major E. \. Parrot COM
mandng -
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Proclamation.
wAsurxorcx, April IA. 1851.

WAsuISGTcS, ! Pril IA. 1sGl.
WHEREAS, the laws of,hc United States nrs
now and have been opposed III several States
by combinations 100 powerful 10 be suppressed
in the ordinary way therefore call forth the
nililia of the several States of the Union, TO
the aggregate number of 10000, to suppress
sait combinations and exccate the laws. ap-
peal to all loyal citizens TO participate and aid
this effort TO maintain the laws and integrity
of the National Union, and pcrpctuiry of pop
ular government, and redress wrongs long
enough endured, 1881
The first service assigned the forces will
probably be to rcpossCSs the forts. places and
property which have been seized from ths
Union The utmost care will be taken con
sistent with that Object, 20 avoid devastation,
destruction and interference with the property
OF peaceful citizens in any part of the country.
s horeby command all persons composing
the aforesaid combinations to dis22rsc within
twenty days from date. 7@
hereby convene both Houses of Congress
or the fourth of July next. to determine up
n such measures as the public safety and in,
crest demands.
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President.
By W. II. SEWARD,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

CHARLESTON, April l3.-The Federal flag
Was again hoisted over Fl. Sumter, when Por-
cher Miles, with flag Of truce, went TO the
Fort. In few minutes the Federal flag was
again drawn down By Major Anderson and the
white faO again unfHrled.
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Tuesdays Dispatches
GROCERIES, or EVENTS

.46dirs at U'ashingtOn.-Morenlenf through
out The Couary.-PGrfieuiars Of the Sumter
Bomjardnsnt. Of the Secretary Of
War ealing for Joiunfeers.- -4PPoTtionraen
4Saony the States
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

BosroN, April IA large meeting of
Irish citizens was held last night Patriotic
resolutions were unanimously adopted ex-
pressing unhinching devotion to the Federal
Geverument. A proposition was made to
aise an Irish regiment and tender it to the
President.
BosroN, April 1.-THE city is filed and
soldiers are still arriving-it is understood to
go to Washington. They are commanded by
Gen. B. F. Butler. The Governor made
them a speech from the State House.
Four regiments leave this woek-one for
Ft. Monroe.
The Suffolk Bank has rendered 100000 to
the State, and the same amount to the United
Suites.
AUGUSTA, Ga, April l7.-OfTers of North
ern volunteers are considered mere gasconde,
but regiments are forming to meet them
Men and money freely offered.
DErRorT, April 17.-Gen. Cass made
speech this morning on the occasion Of the
Board Of Trade unfurling the national flag
over their room 10 it be said be was strong
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-04-19

Fvc Of the Gdr1isoa FIounIsl!- ifou'tr'e
Badly Damaged. anderson and his Men
Embarked for Ner York : The Fleet Still of
Til: H,ir5or !-Iutense Ere-t'men; ihrorgh
out the North - Volunteering Ersr rytrierc'
Presidents Proclamation 10000 Tolun-
teers Called For.-zn Extra Session Of
Congress
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-09-24

fouND DRowSED. The body Of an unknown
man about 30 years Of ago. was found yester
day in the dock at pier 10, North River, and
CoroAer Schirmer held an inquest upon Il.
Deceased was feet 10 inches in hei int had
brown HAIR, heavy whiskers, and wa. dressed in
BLACK cloth vest, maroon colOrcd panta mus
lin shirt, ard peggcd boots The body hal
been about two days in the water. Verdict,
supposed drowning
ACCIDENTALLY DRowNED.-A man whose
name vas not ascertancd, fell overheard from
vessel lying at the foot Of Dover street. ,e,-
terday morning and was drowned, The bodv
has not been recovered.
FATAL llATCmwAY ACCIDENT. - Edward
Conway, the labo'cr, who was injured on Satur-
day night 10y falling down the hatchway Of the
ship Ocean Monarch, wing al the foot of Eirh-
tcenth street, North River, died yesterday At
Bellevue III spital, and Coroner Jackman held
an inquest upon the body. Deceased was a M
tive If Ireland, u years Of age.
SCALDED To DEAru Coroner Scbirmcr
held an inquest yesterday, at 5lG Canal street
upon the body Of John Ilnmmel, child two
year, and four months old, who lost his life by
scalds received bS falling into a stream of hot
water coming through a gutter from a sugar
hou-c III Canal street, near Washinuton YER
dict, accidental death.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-About o'clock yes
terday morning John Cunningham, sailor,
while suffering from an attack of delirum ire
mems, lcaped from third story window of SO
Cherry street, and was taken to tho N, Y. Hos
pltal very dangerously injured.
FALL FROM \ wISDow.-Mrs. Winnie COL
lin', woman 40 years of age, accidentally fell
from a second story window tf her residence.
NO. $50 Pearl street, Yesterday morning, and
dangerously fractured her skull. she wa.
somewhat under the influence Of liquor at the
time. The police conveyed her to the N. Y.
Hospital.
Picked UP.-The body of Mr.. Robert Brad.
ley, drowned OF the Staten Island ferry boat
Southfeld on Thur-day, 18th inst, was picked
up Yesterday afternoon and towed into Staple
ton.
FouNp DRowNEp.-The body Of an unknown
man was yesterday morning found floating in
the dock at pier 10 n. r., and the Coroner no
titled
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-09-24

Board or CoUScILNEN.-The Board met
last evening, the President Morg Jones,
Esq, in the chair and full a,,eniince of
members.
Petitions were refeue1-cf Charles Haziet
for donation Of $50 as a graduate Of tho In
sttution for the Blind Of Five Points IIodso
Of Industry for a donation of o.. 900. because
Of private contribution failing in consequence 0r
the war; Of the Hudson River Railroad Co.
against compelling them " stop the use of their
dummy engine.
Resolutions were adop'ed-.xprcssiye Of sor
row in the decease Of JAS. Gulick, ex- Register
a the County and ex.Chicf Of the CAV Fire
Department; and directing the Cruton Depart-
ment to have the public drinking hydrants re-
paired forthwith.
Communications were received from the
Comptroller, showing balance Of S30J. sls 81
IN the city treasury Sept u; alo n owing that
during tn first eight months Of this year the
9Th avenue road received S2il, 61J 81, and the
9th avenue road 1920, $50 a..
message was received from tho Mayor
stating that he had received letter from the
Provost Marshal Of Alexandra, informing him
that he (the MaNhaD had found in a pile Of rub
bish the flags presented by the CITY of New
York TO ihe First Fire ZDuavea, and asking
what disposition should be made Of them
The Cleik u the Common Conncil wa. directed
to request the Provost Marshal Of Alexandria to
send The stand Of colors to this city. Adjourned