Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-17

] since the announcement tuht bAo dbt-CA
upon Sumter had commenced, the excite
ment among all classes has been intense
Every other consideration has given way 10
the fact that..at last, the uncertainty is re-
moved, and war with ell lie pomp and cir
cumstance, its evils and its perils. is actually
upon us. The parade of our soldiery is no
longer parade of mimic warriors, a mere
holiday pastime, but in company with thou
sands Of their fellow -countrymsn they are
called upon TO shoulder their musketS, and
to march in defence Of the national honor.
Men gather at corners and each listens eager
ly to every report that Is current, and bears
it home to his family.
Brigadier- General Fitch yesterday morn
ing received a telegraph from Adjutsnt-
General Darlington, calling upon him to i'm
mediately fiji up two Infantry companies Of
his command to seventy-fve men each, and
hold in readiness TO march to Washington
at twenty-four hours notice.
In conformity with this dispatch, Gen.
Fitch at once issued the following order 70
the Captains of the Grays and Hibernian
Guards.
HEADoUARTERs 1sT BRIGADE
1eTH Division, o. w.
CAPTAIN: You are hereby ordered to hold
your command recruited to rs persons, in
cluding officers and men, in readiness TO
march to Washington City at twenty-four
hours notice, subject TO the order Of your
superior officer. The United States supply
arms. j. W. FITCH,
Captain --. Brigsdier Gen.
Agreeable to the order, the armoriss of
both companies ware yesterday open, receiv-
ing recruits and drilling men. At the Gruy's
srmOry last evening, large number Of citi-
Eens were in attendance. Eighteen names
were added to the roll, which now numbers
fifty men. The enlistment is for three
months. The old members went through
some company movements, when the new
members were mustered and ordered to re-
port for drill at the armory, at nine O'Clock
this morning. Before ranks were broken,
three hearty cheers were given 10 the Grays
by the spectators, and then three more to
the stars and stripes. The company re-
spOnded with their sky-rOcket " cheer,
very peculiar and striking manner Of ex
pressing their feelings.
Capt. Paddock is absent from the city, but
has been telegraphed to, and will return
Immediately.
The ZOuave Light Guards will, we under
stand, tender their services TO the Governor
forthwith. They held meeting last even
ing TO consider tho question, the result Of
which we have not ascertained.
The sprague Zouaves met at their srmory
last evening. Thirty names were signed to
the roll, rendering service to the Gov
ernor, and the officer was instructed to write
to day. This corps also are ready to receive
recruits. One hundred and fifty dollars were
subscribed towards procuring proper OUT
fit, on one street, and as much more viii be
added to-day.
Captain Rice, of Company D. Cleveland
Light Artillery, sent dispatch to Columbus
on Monday, offering the services of his
command. Company D. has received sew
eral new members, and has also sent for an
other brass fsld-piece. The armOry will be
open to-day to receive any members that
choose to join the Company.
Lieutenant Clinton, now stationed in this
city as recruiting officer, has been promoted
to a Captaincy, vacancy being created by
the resignation of Captain Bee, who has
joined the rebel forces. Nine recruits will
be sent to Newport barracks to-day.
It is to be hoped that citizens will respond
literally for aid to these companies. Many
of these young men are employed at small
salaries and have families dependant upon
them for support, and it is the duty Of those,
for whom they are called upon to bear arms,
to see to it, that they are literally provided
for. Two gentlemen, We are informed, have
already come forward nobly. The cashier
of the Bank of Commerce has offered to
continue the salary of any of the clerks who
enlist, during their absence and the owners
Of the North Star have made similar an
nouncement to one of the sficers Of that
boat who is q men Der of the Grays. I'm
dsubtedly there are other similar instances
in the city. NOcause could be better, than
one which, like this, is for the good Of the
country and which concerns our safety, our
prosperity, and our future welfare.
By announcement in our Columbus ex-
changes, we learn that Cleveland and COlum-
bus are points of rendezvous for the militia
Of the State, so that before long wo may ex-
Pect to see the paraphanalia Of waron all
sides ofus.