Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-19

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with a company Of volunteers. Capt. Abbott
| win follow with another In q few days. A
/ moh,visited one Of our printinR-ofhces 70 day
| and compelled them 70 hoist the stars and
stripes. The workmen held spirited meet
i ing this afternoon, and were addressed by
Maxwell P. Gaddis, Of Cincinnati. The em-
| ployees Of the working-mills marched down
\ the street this afternoon as they came from
their work and were presented with flags by
| the mill companies.
CHroAao. III, April ls.-The banks of this
city to-day rendered Governor Yates $780,
| 600, asked for as loan for extraordinary
| expenses.
The war feeling grows more intense. Up
| to this morning 1000 men had signed the
muster-roll. This is double.the number that
| will be allotted this city.
The Zouave regiment is nearly full. A
movement is on foot 10 uniform and equip
them by private subscription. A wealthy
citizen heads the list with $1,000.
SP1NeFELD, ILL, April lS.-Tenders Of
companies are pouring into the Adjutant.
Generals Office, but none put down as re-
ceived who are not reported as full. Forty
nine companies have already been accepted.
Tenders have been made for as many more.
ALI the railroads in the State have volun-
teered to carry the accepted companies to
their place of rendezvous free of charge.
yesterday, for the departure of the first
Indiana regiment was countermanded by
orders from the Federal Government. An
officer from Washington is en- route to muster
the troops into service. The regiment will
| probably leave tomorrow. The following
companies are now encamped here: Flying
| Artillery, Independent Zouayes, Zouave
Guards, and National Guards, Of Indiana
polls; Washington Guards, and Captain
Crittenden's company, Of Mason; two COM
papies from Lafayette; Fort Harrison
Guards; Vigo Guards, of Terre Haute, and
one company each from Richmond, Gam
bridge City and Lawrenceburg.
Each Of the above companies number lo(
strong.
The Indianapolis City Grays go into camp
tomorrow, and five or six more companies
are expected to arrive.
Recruiting is still going on here, and two
new companies are nearly full.
The ladies of the city have gathered thou.
sands of blankets to. day for the soldiers, anG
the work of preparing, lint, and bandagei
chased a number Of American flags to pre-
sent to the different companies.
Many of our surgeons have rendered theii
services.
Thirteen guns are fred on the arrival o.
every company.
CHICAGO, April 19.--The meeting called
to. night, for the purpose of sustaining the
Government, was the largest and most en-
thusiastic ever held in this city. Speeches
were made by prominent gentlemen of both
parties. Stirring resolutions were adopted
Six thousand dollars has been subscribed
for the support of the volunteers, until
taken charge of by the State.
ZAEEsvILLE, April lS.-Five thousand
people escorted Capt. Hazletts company to
the depot tonight, with music, fireworks
and artillery. The enthusiasm is intense.
INDIANAPoLIs, April ls.--The City Council
tonight appropriated $4,000 for the benefit
of the families of volunteers from this city
and county.
GREENsBURe, IND, April l8.-Large and
enthusiastic meeting tonight at the Court
house. Over 100 volunteers have rendered
their services. The citizens have raised over
$4,000 to support the families of those who
have volunteered.
HAMILTON, o., April 1s.-The City Council
to. night appropriated S, 900 to support the
families of the volunteers Captain Ross
man, with seventy-fve volunteers, leaves
| Sunday night, and it is expected that full
company of students from Oxford, Ohio will
leave on the same train. The excitement is
great.
| PITTsBURG, PENNA. April I8.-An intense
war feeling prevails here and business is
almost suspended. Immense crowds fill the
prominent streets; Union flags are floating
every. where and the volunteer companies
are all filled and departing eastward. Liberal
subscriptions are being made for the comfort
| of the volunteers and the support of their
families. Recruiting is still going on, al
though there are more than enough for the
| requirements of the State to fill the Federal
| requisition. A Committee of Public Safety
held meeting to day and organized.
A large quantity of powder which had
been sent down the river was intercepted at
Steubenville, it being feared it would fall
| into the hands of the Secessionists.
Ropes were suspended to lamp posts last
night by unknown persons, labeled death
to Traitors" Some assaults have been made
on persons who have expressed sympathy
with Secessionists.
ERIE, PENNA., April I9.-An awful catss.
trophe happened last night on the Buchanan
Farm, in the Oil Regions. The gas from a
| spouting well took fire and exploded, kill
ing seven men, among them Mr.. Rouse, an
ex. member of the Legislature. The Bu-
chanan Farm, on which over 100 wells are
yielding oil, is now in flames caused by the
| ignition of the remaining wells The loss,
in oil, derricks, &c, is immense.
NEw ORLEANS, April l9-The news of the
Secession of Virginia was received with
immense cheering. One hundred guns were
| hTed, and the people are trantlcally joyous.
| The True Delta newspaper flung out the
Southern flag to-day for the FIRST time since
| the Secession movement.
PENDLEToE, IND, April l8.--A large and
enthusiastic meeting was held tonight.
| Speeches were made pledging the support of
the people to sustain the Union and Consti-
tuition and the enforcement of the laws.
Volunteers are coming forward rapidly, and
companies will be made up from this county
| tomorrow.
RIcHMoED, VA, April 1S. - Governor
Letcber has issued proclamation, dated the
18th inst, recognizing the independence of
| the Confederate States; says the President
has no right to call an extraordinary force
against foreign power, and believes that
the improper exercise of force against the
people should be repelled. He orders all
the militia to hold themselves in readiness
for Immediate aervica