Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-22


Guard, will meet at No. 2s4 Main-street, on
Monday evening, at hsfpast seven O'Clock,
for drill. II is expected that every citizen
of the ward able for military duty will be
out, and form at least four or FIVE companies.
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City CounciI-Prooeedingss Saturday Might
Special sessisn. I.
A calledmeeting was held Saturday night,
principally for the purpose Of passing the
ordinance to loan the sum Of $3.50, 900 for the
use of the State, in defense of the General
Government AT the appointed hour,
quorum being present, Mr. Marsh presented
the following ordinance, to loan $25O,OOO of
the Sinking Fund of the City of Cincinnati
to the State Of Ohio, to be appropriated for
the defense Of the State and the support of
the General Government against rebellion:
BE Il ordained By the City Council of the
| City Of Cincinnati That the sum of $3.50 900
belonging to the Sinking Fund of the city
be and the same is hereby loaned to the State
| of Ohio, to be appropriated in the defense of
the State and the support of the General
Government against rebellion, in accord
anee with resolution of the City Council,
| passed April IL, 1861, and with the ninth
section of an act entitled "An act supple-
mentaty to an act relating to cities of hrst
class having population of $4,000 inhabi-
tants, passed March 8, ls6O," passed April
| l9, 1861.
And the City Auditor is hereby authorized
| to draw the warrant upon the City Treasurer
| for that amount in favor of the Treasurer of
| the State of Ohio.
The ordinance was passed by an unani-
| nous vote.
Mr.. Fitzgerald offered resolution to apply
to the Legislature for the enactment of law
to enable the city to borrow 5000, 900 for pro-
viding for the defense of the city. After
some discussion, the resolution was with
drawn. -as
The President, in reply to a question put
by Judge Warren, said that he had the as
surance of the Governor of Ohio that ample
provision was making to place Cincinnati in
a state of fdefense, both in regard to men and
arms, and that at present no more troops
would be dispatched from this city to the
East. HF..
Mr.. Weasner confirmed the above by de-
failing conversation had with Governor
Dennison, who assured him that the whole
military power of the State, if needed, should
be invoked for the defense of the State.
An ordinance to appropriate money 10 pay
the expenses for the special election for
Councilman in the Sixth Ward was passed.
Mr., Glass; on behalf of the Committee on
Military, presented the following report;
The Committee on Military, to whom was
referred the resolution in reference to the
defense cf the city, respectfully report:
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VIM. Dennison, Governor of the State of
Ohio that he will use every effort in his
power to furnish the necessary defense of the
city.
We are of opinion that suitable quarters
or barracks should be erected ON the grounds
of the Orphan Asylum lot, for the benefit
and use of the militia of the city, and for the
safe deposit of arms, provisions, &c.
We would recommend that tthesum Of
dollars be appropriated from the General
Fund to defray the expenses of the same or
any other contingent expenses in the defense
of the city. H.
The report was adopted.
An ordinance to appropriate the sum of
$4,000 for the above, presented by Mr.. Marsh,
was passed.
Mr.. Marsh also presented resolution from
the Committee that the Home Guard be ap-
pointed special police to preserve order in
and protect the city.
After some discussion, the resolution was
drawn.
MIR. Marsh presented resolution to in
struct the Mayor TO request the merchants of
the city to suspend the sale of gunpowder,
saltpeter, potash, &C., to any parties out
side the State of Ohio.
Mr.. Weasner moved as an amendment that
pork and -four be also added to the list
Mr.. Marsh opposed the amendment, and q
warm discussion ensued, after which, by the
almost unanimous request of the Board, the
subject was referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr.. Glass gave notice that the arms taken
from the steamboats, Ohio No. 8, Glendale
and Noses McLelLdn were in custody of the
Committee on Military, and on behalf of the
committee he required to be instructed as to
their disposition.
1t was finally agreed that the arms should
be left in the custody of the aforesaid COM
mittee.
A message from the Mayor was read by
the President in which he urged upon the
attention of the Council the necessity of
looking well to the defense of the city,
serious apprehension being felt that Cincin.
natl would be made point of attack. He
suggested that in times like these greater
powers than those now delegated should be
invested in the Executive of the city. He
dwelt upon the excitement preYailing-an
excitement which he, upon more than one
occasion, was fearful might lead to riot-and
while he would never shrink from fulfilling
his duty, he required, under the circum-
stances, an increase of the police force, and
he urged Council to provide accordingly.
He also suggested that contingent fund
should be placed at his disposal, to be used
as circumstances might require, and also
that he be authorized to employ Secretary,
who might also act as clerk to the Chief Of
Police.
The matter was referred to COMMITTEES
of three, consisting of Messrs. Eggleston,
Cunningham and Walker.
A motion that the City Commissioners be
empowered to act in conjunction with the
Committee on Military, prevailed, after
which Council adjourned.
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GcoMMUHIcATED.l rnH
The MayaYiIIe Attack on the Steamer
"BOstOnR'' n Hoax.
We have received the following communi
cation from the captain of the steamer BOs
tOna, which fully explains the matter of tn
attack, alluded to in our issue Of Saturday
morning: