Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-22
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is now being held at Union square. The
6ssemblage is immense. All the lower part
Of the city is deserted. John A. Dix pre-
sides at the chief stand Hamilton Fish,
VIM. F. Havemeyer and Moses Grinnell at
others. The speakers include our most emil
nent citizens. Resolutions were submitted, !
and will be adopted, pledging support to the |
Government to the extent of laying down |
lives, if necessary, that Secession is iujusti-
fable and reasonable, and appointing COM
mittee Of twenty five TO collect funds and
transact such other business in aid of the
Government as the public interests require.
Gov. Morgan quashed all proceedings against
Col Corcoran, of the Ninth Regiment. 1t
is reported that large number Of empty
cars were run down from Alexandria into
Virginia, Thursday night, with the inten-
ti ton Of bringing up troops for the attack on
The steamer Columbia has been chartered
by the Government and will sail TO morrow
morning for Washington. a '..'I
A dispatch from Col Lefferts says the
Seventh Regiment left Philadelphia by rail
for Havre de Grace, thence TO embark by
steamer for Annapolis. @
A gentleman from Washington reports
from 5000 to 6,0O0 troops under arms, in
cluding 1000 regulars and four batteries of
flying artillery. t. ''- NJ.
Col. Smith is confident that he can defend
that is likely to be brought against it.
The same gentleman reports that the ori.
gin Of the trouble at Baltimore was that a
rowdy came behind the last platoon of the
Massachusetts Regiment, caught musket
from one of the soldiers and shot the latter
in the back, killing him instantly. The
order was Immediately given to fire, and
several of the mob were killed.
District Attorney Smith has called on the
Judge of the United States Circuit Court for
q special jury to bring to justice parties SYM
pathizing with the South in the city.
The steamer L. c. Watts has been seized
with large quantity of arms shipped at
Hartford Conn ecticut, for the South. .
Enlistments at Wilmington Delaware, are
| at the rate of seventy to 100 per day. Della
ware will send her full quota of troops A
Secession paper in Wilmington was obliged
to hoist the American flag.
A special dispatch to the Tribune says
orders were received from Governor Letcher
to seize the Custom-house at Wheeling, but
| Wheeling is strong for the Union, and last
night it was guarded by the Mayor. The
citizens were greatly excited at the news,
and declare that they will stand by the stars
and stripes.
The same dispatch says Harper's Ferry is
occupied by 5000 men, and the widest ex-
citement prevails. .. t....
! OONOIhOE udS OEucEtu buG OlAbui
Twelfth and Seventy. first Regiments to go
to Washington by steamer, unless railroad
communication opens. A private dispatch
from Baltimore says the Union men have no
hope unless the Government occupies the
city with an overpowering force.
The Californians resident in this city and
State are about to form mounted company
for the service of the Government.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company
have sunnlied thair vncaala with cannon
cutlasses and ammunition, to insure protec-
tion to passengers and treasure. Orders
went out some time since to sheath their
bows with iron, so as to enable them to run
down privateers or pirates which may at
tempt their capture.
The Washington Star of Friday says an
attack on Washington, with such means as
tbe assailants can have. would be simply a
sure sacrifice of their lives. ..
Advices from Norfolk report the frigate
MeTTindc getting her armament aboard with
all possible dispatch, under the protection
of the CUmberland's double shotted guns.
A sword, from the citizens of Taunton
was presented to Major Anderson to day.
Major Anderson attended the U MON meet.
ing to day, and was enthusiastically cheered
He goes to Washington to night.
The Government has also chartered the
steamers James Adger and Marion. They sal
to morrow morning.
The Eighth and Sixty ninth Regiments arr
ordered to be readyto march Tuesday morn
ing.
General ]. G. Swift, formerly Chief of thu
United States Corpse Of Engineers, at tht
age of seventy-eight, has rendered hi
services to the Government.
OswRao, N. Y, April 2O-The Common
Council have unanimously voted $4,000 70
the relief of the families of those who enlis
for the war. ID. -a.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, April 20. Twent,
= thousand dollars have been voted to the fam
lilies Of volunteers. -.. d -..
BALTIMORE, April 2O.-Armed men ar
I moving in every direction. The Mayor an
Governor have notified the President tia
! no more troops can pass through Baltimor
unless they fight their way. Bridges on tn
Northern Central Railroad have been de
! | stroyed. The number killed yesterday Rer
eleven Baltimoreans and three Massaehusett
SOLDIERS, and wounded four citizens and eigh
! soldiers. The President replies that no NOR
troops viii be brought through Baltimore
provided, that they are allowed to pas
around the city without molestation.
INDIAHAPoLIs, April 20.--Troops are still
u pouring in, and there are nearly 1900 me
in camp. The Governor has rendered tn
/ President 1000 more than the number re
:, quired from this State. An officer froI
n | NhSuluB alIANCu SOfudJ W tIAuotCA W
r troops into service. The ladies have sur
q piled the troops with large quantities OF far
mel and other clothing. l#5 HH.a1
a TERRE HAUTR, April 20.-The war spir
e is rife. Two hundred and tWenty-f five me
n have gone, and 500 more are already en-
: rolled. o. sl-E H At 30
g There is an immense Union meeting *
}, night. The unanimous sentiment is that Il
e Union shall be preserved, the GoyernmeI
maintained, and the honor of the old fla
|, vindicated. Yigo County is good for l,Ol
n men to back it up. ,s.H7s
VI The County Commissioners have appr
t. priated $1,000 for the families of yolul
It teers. lla -1t.s 5lF
= EHELBYyILLE, April 20.-The City CounC
A has unanimously resolved to provide for u
s. families of volunteers from Shelby Count
le One company will leave for Indianapolis {
~ Monday evening. 7fl lA
7. HAKRlsBURG, April 20.-The orders of Go
OF Dennison,. recsllipg the Ohio troops, ha
y I been countermanded. Eleven hundred "
" arrive tomorrow. G ~ SOFT .
I'd Fears are entertained that the Marylal
le volunteers will make a demonstration
" CbambersbuFg. g Boa ,sli ~ 900 sl.
|. Virginia ID rapidly assembling men
ne Harper's Ferry. Five thousand are expeetS
e and il is supposed their destination Is Wa'
ingtOn. s.f.J Tsna Ihrsst.fa.g gi.13 1,ar.-, J
oa Three railroad bridges between Hsrrisbu
no. and Baltimore have been destroyed i y.
u The State Administration possesses !
portant information about the plans OF
~ SecessionistsOf of Virginia and Mary yland.,
u y troops viii not move TIL 5000 AZ are ssse
Dot Two thousand Eve hundred men were
Drs Camp Curtin last night. L,...-
OF Six thousand stand Of arms have been
40 ceiyed from Pittsburg. r s.,r.-.a-. -.
sse Three Ohio companies arrived to day, {
he 500 more men willbe here this atternoon
n ~ PAnADELpHiA, April 90. The Cove
ap- men! mas taAen Posse1is,Sa i",,;n y. bara for
idi- hoao no uai1s Afs aleA'iAs Ns-s ~
nv isg TIE Union men in DslswaEe are in q