The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-16

sustain the Constitution and the laws There but ons
feeling among the peops-she government must b. -
roasDo April Is, 1851.
An immense gathering Of citizens Of al parties taks
place here tonight 10 express their sympathy with The
government. Arrangements are being made 10 call On
the volunteers, and there great excitement and de-
termination 10 stand BY the government
CmcmAn, April Is, 1851.
Tne news OF the surrender Of Fort Sumter created q
profound sensation in this city.
The newspaper ofcs last night were bssisgsd By thou
sands eager 70 hear the news.
The military spirit or the city u thoroughly aroused
The stars and strpes wave from every point ms PEG.
pie TO man win sustain the adminiatraasoa
home guard win be immediatsy orsauizsd for tho
protection Of the city.
MARYLAND. a E.,sa.
BAImoan. April "a, 1851
The Union feeling here IL strong this morning. me
Minute Men organization Of 500 strons who have been
drilling ever since the Presidential election military
organisation threw the stars and stripes this
Ing from their headquarters with the motto rhe Union
and the constitution"
large quantity Of army stores were purchased hare
day. All quiet though intense feeling every whore
manifest The Union holdinga meeting Knight,
and the Minute Men are swearing In members.
ASNArols, April Is, 1851
Saptam b2ko, N charge OF tue I0d0rM navy ACAnomy
here, has received despatch from washngton, and ID
now busiy Engaged in removing the arms and ammuni
tion from the battery TO the practice chip Constitution.
The twelve pound howtzers, fortynve FOUNDERS and
thirty-two FOUNDERS and shell principally rensved
today. The full armament and muniton win be pus ON
board in the morning. All tho waaohmen II tAs yard
armed with revoivers.
KENTUCKY.
LOUISVILLE, April Is, 1881.
NM ~
Companies enlsting the Southern Oonfedsrscy
citizens generally depore the positions Of Mr. Lneolns
proclamation.
INDIANAPoLIs.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April Is, 1851.
Governor Morton IL in possession Of inform Ation from
all parts OF the State Indicating that volunteer companies
being formed everywhere and that thirty Thousand
be relied TO respond TO any call for their SER
vices in defending the national flag fs.6s8
ILLINOIS.
SPRINGFIELD, April rs, 1851.
Gov. Yates to-day issued proclamation to convenethe
Legislature Of this State at Springfield the 23d APRIL
for the purpose Of enacng such laws and adopting such
may be deemed necessary upon the following
subject to witThe perfect organization and equip
ment Of the militia Of the State and placing the
upon the best footing TO render efficient assistance TO the
general government in preserving the Unon enforcing
the laws protecting the property and rights Of the peo
pe also the raising Of money and other means
may be required to carry out the foregoing Objects
MASSACHUSETTS.
BosroS, April Is, 1854.
requiston received by the Governor this fore.
for 1000 troops, TO report in Wa hgton for duty
forthwith. In accordance with this council was held,
and the Third Fourth Sixth and Eighth regiments Of in
fantry ordered to assemble the Common here
for the purpose Of drafting the number required
The most intense excitement exists among military men,
and many who have served officers in the Mexican
particularly anxious to get power TO raise
psnies enlist In the ranks Of those companies who are
ordered for service.
Volunteers TO the number Of 900 have already ten
dered their services at the Adjutant Generals Office
Gen. f. Butler, ardent supporter Of Breckinridge
during the election has services with h;s
entire brigade.
LAWRENCE, Mass, Acril Is, 1891
public meeting Of not less than three thousand ct-
zeDs assembled at the City Hall tonight Their united
voice for the administration and the flag Of the
Union
Our two military companies met at their arories and
quite spirited contest place all the reputation Of
the Governor for troops Premiums were offered for
places In the ranks.
RHODE ISLAND
PRovpEscs, April Is, 1901
Governor Sprague has called special session Of tina
Legislature, to meet on Wednesday.
WISCONSIN.
AnwArKrE April Is, 1861
The has created intense excitement here and
throughout the State Men rendering their services
to the Governor.
The motion to adjourn the Legislature has been re.
scnded, and is holding an extraordinary session
The bill TO put the State q footing passed both
Houses Saturday. 'a#
DETROIT.
DETROIT, April is, 1867.
An immense citizens meeting to-day took place to
consider the present state Of public affairs Party
barred, and the people all unite in maintaining the
government Volunteer companies enrolling Though
out the state, to be in readiness for any emergency
Governor Blair expected call extra ssssion OF
the Legislature Immediately.
The directors OF the Bank Of Commerce have informed
Governor sprsgue that they ready to advance loan
Of $50 600 to the State for aong the OUTFIT Of troops
Large oDers from private citizens have also been made
Gov. sprague for a similar purpose
The Globe Bank this morning rendered TO the State
loan OF 5000
The Seniors OF Brown University raised the national
flag on the college thR afternoon.
Large and spirited meetings held in the various
armories here and At Paw,uckot tonight Gov Sprague
visited nd, ressed Them all large number q. men
volunteered and the enrolment will continue tomorrow,
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
MANCHESTER, n. H., april IS, 1861.
New Hampshire viii respond promptly 70 the call Of
the President for tro,ps. The requstou has not bern
received yet, but as It rs received Gov Good
win will take prompt aid active measures for
complying with IT, It j. bob probable that an extra seq
sion OF the Legtsaturc will be called The state VIII un-
doubtcdly tender two regiments TO the government
instead or one, ae requested bs the President.
Senator Hale and Hon. Joseph ". Smith addressed n
large and enthusiasts &c meeting at Dover, NJ a. tonight
Political preferences forgotten in the universal SEN
tment OF loyalty to the federal government.
VERMONT.
81 JouNsiuEy April rs, 1851
IL Is Understood that Governor Farbauks viii conveue
the Legislature Of Vermont session on ruesdsy
week he will respond promptly 70 the call Of the ecrc-
tary Of War for troops