Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-24

man had brace of revolvers in addition to their
muskets
NJ jor Anderson was overwhelmed with con-
gratuiations to-day Among the visitors were
hundreds of school children.
The excitement at the recruiting stations is 1
npleceiented. The first New York regiment
is completed TO 200.
Order are expected tomorrow 70 muster them
into the United States service.
At the Corn Exchange S., 500 was subscribed
to equip volunteers OF the 81 regiment.
An attempt has been made 70 purchase the hew
steamer Moriedid for the Confederate States, but
the reply was that there not money enough
in the seeded States to do ii
The entire first division, numbering seven
thousand men, has been offered to the Governor,
TO be ready 20 march at an hours notice.
Intense excitement exists among the military
on account of the Baltimore news
The Chamber of Commerce has resolved that
the government should issue proclamation that
all persons privateeFing under Davis commissions
shall be dealt with pirates, and Immediately
blockade every Southern port
SI22 ,O0O was subscribed at the meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce in aid OF the volunteers
They appointed commissioners to take up gov
eminent stock. Delegates from sixteen Life In
surance Co.'S met to-day, and recommended to
several Boards to assume the risks of the assured
entering upon naval and military service
The Ecening Post hears from reliable source
that JEFF Davis, at the head of the Confederate
army, is within twenty-four hours march of Wash
ington.
A private dispatch from Baltimore saws: '.The
position OF onr loyal citizens is becoming very
critical We hope that the North will stand by
us, and in the forced passage of her troops to the
capital will remember that there are many true
men here. Our police force, and many military
companies are openly against the Government"
BALTIMORE, Friday, April 10.
There was terrible scene ON Pratt street to-
day The railroad track taken up, and as the
troops attempted to pass through they were at
tackled by mob with bricks and stones, and
were fired upon. The fire was returned. Two
of the Seventh Regiment of PENNSYLVANIA were
killed, and several wounded The fight is still
going on.
There is intense excitement. The soldiers are
now forcing their way through. They fred on
the mob, killing ten.
Ii is impossible to say what portion of the
troops have been attacked; they bore a white flag
rs they marched up Pratt street, and were greet
ed with showers OF paving stones.
The Mayor OF the city went ahead of them
with the police
An immense crowd blocked up the street. The
soldiers artillery turned and fred on the mob
Several Of the wounded have just gone up the
street in carts.
1t is reported there is dreadful work going on
at the railroad depot
| At the Washington depot an immense crowd
| assemble The rioters attacked the soldiers who
| fired on the mob. Several men were wounded.
Three thousand troops from the North were
expected this morning. None have passed yet
Harpers Ferry Armory was fired last night and
abandoned by the United States troops.
r. W d wis, of the firm Of Pogram. Painter
ID wis, was shot dead during the riot near Cam
den station.
1t is reported that Philadelphans are now at
the outer depot.
The President of the road has ordered the train
back, at the urgent request of the Mayor and
| Governor. They are eldy cut off.
The citizens who rtally wounded are
john Mraen, P Griffin. G Neelham.
Four of the Massachusetts, troops were killed
and several wounded. 1t is impossible to learn
their names.
The city is in great excitement Martial law
has been proclaimed The military are rushing
to their armories. Civil war has commenced.
The railroad track is said to be torn up outside
of the city.
Parties threaten to destroy the Pratt street
bridge.
As the troops passed along Pratt street per-
feet shower of paving stones rained on their
heads
The cars have left for Washington and were
stoned as they LETT.
! 1t was the 7th regiment of Massachusetts
which broke through re mob.
Three OF the mob are known 10 be dead and
three of the soldiers. NJ my were wounded.
The minute men are turning out.
! town meeting has been called for o'clock.
| 1t is said there have been twelve lives lost
Several are MORALLY wounded. Parties of men.
half-frlntic, are roaming the streets armed with
guns, pistols and muskess. The stores are clos
ed, business is suspended, and general state of
dire nd prevails. Parties rushed into the telegraph
office with hatchets and cut the wires Not
much damage was done.
As far as ascertained only two of the soldiers
were killed belonging to company G. Their
bodies now at the police station. At the same
station four wounded, none fatally. So far
as known at present seven citizens were killed
A dozen or so are seriously wounded, though it is
not thought fatally. Comparative quiet now pre-
walls. The military are under arms and the DO
lice are out in full force. There is large mss
meeting here tonight, addressed by the Mayor.
| The Governor was present.
At meeting held in Monument Square the
State flag was raised.
The Mayor said he had telegraphed to the
President to desist sending troops through Mary
| land.
Coy. Hicks said it was folly to attempt to sub
! jugate the South. and was in favor of recon
structiOn of the Union. Shouts Of No, never.
The Governor said he should ever bow to the de-
cision of the pc Dpe of Maryland.
CITY ouiet Tonight