Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-04-18
Interesting Items from the Daily Jour
nal Of Monday last


received appointments a. route agents between
indianapolis and Cincinnati. The selections are
good, and decided improvement, on the dsunion
sympathizers who preceded them in Office.
CHuRcH PaTRIoTisu.--Y esteriay morning the
organist in the Second Presbyterian church
played "Hail Columbia during the hour of SER
vice, and the Sunday School in the afternoon
sang the National anthem--'America"-
great spirit.
VoLrxrEERs Hundreds of men, on Saturday,
expressed their determination to volunteer IN
aid of sac Government and put down treason and
rebellion. President Lincoln will have no troub-
e in obtaining necessary military aid.
TnE NArIoxaL GuARDs.-Thc National
Guards have reported eighty-ninc men--rank
and fle--to the Governor, and hold themselves
in readiness to go at their country's call in de-
fence of the flag of the Union. Eighty-seven
men is the number required for full company
The National Guards are patriotic band. They
have the right name--Nationat.
FLYING ARTILLERY horses were
subscribed in about as may minutes on Saturday
for the formation of a flying artillery company.
The men to organize it are also ready. As soon
as the organization is completed the guns will be
furnished, and the company held in readiness for
the service of the Government.
Mr.. Augustus Rumann, of this city, has been
duly recognized as a ponsioner of the United
States Government. He received wound in the
foot during the war with Mexico. He has
marched to the battle field under the flag of his
adopted country once, and avows his willingness
to do so again. South Carolina traitors have
no sympathy with him:
EXCITEMENT Az LaraYETTE.-On Saturday,
when the news of the attack on Fort Sumter
reached Lafayette, business was in a great mea
sure suspended, and two companies of infantry
" ere formed within half an hour. The officers
telegraphed to Gov. Morton to know if they
could obtain arms lor their men, aud received an
affirmative answer. The companies signify their
intention to offer their services to the President,
without waiting for a requisition for volunteers,
aud will proceed direct to Washington.
| ExcirruExr.--The excitement created 10y the
war news last night and yesterday was intense.
| The equal of it was never before known IN this
state. Al day crowds gathered on every corner
and around every man who appeared to know
anything OF affairs in the South. IL was rs
complete an CELEBRATION Of Sunday rs ever was
seen. Up to IL o'clock last night the Journal
Office was crowded full, and the demand for cX-
tras was absolutely Unsuitable. II was a curiosity
7 TO see crowds catching the boys as they came
from the mail rooms, and actually forcing dimes
and quarters into their hands for the little sheet
that contained the coveted news. Such anothtr
scene was never witnessed.
Capt. Fahnestock, of tho Zouave Guards,
received n flag, on Saturday, for his company.
This new military organization holds itself in
readiness to march ut moments warning to any
point the Government may designate.
Mr. Hermann Weinbcrgcr. opposite the depot,
got hold of half dollar the other day bearing
date I795-issued during Washnston's admins
tration. 1t is very suggestive of the earlier and
better days of the Republic.
ToRiEs RouGllLY DEALT Wru.-On Monday
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+ Cincinnati, was knocked down for avowing the
sentiments of tory, and expressing sympathy for
South Carolina lie got ~ his feet again and
mad, his escape with crowd following in hot
pursuit Of him
! Vt Lawrcnceburg another Tory was threatened
with Lynchins, and barely escaped summary
rough treatment by getting aboard the SATURDAY,
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on the railroad.
In this city several tories were compelled to
"chcw and swallow" their own words or suffer
the consequences. Several who especial
friends to candidates the Tory City tick ct.
finding the tide of popular sentiment running
against them, concluded it was wise to cease
traitorous talk and express themselves on the
side of their country. We fear their repentance
comes too late. " c can only believe it is sincere
when we them remain stcadlast in the faith.
ENLISTED "A number of lndanaians, now re-
siding at Washington as clerks in the departments
ofthe Government have enlisted for the defense
of the city. Others who were only temporary
residents have also enlisted and will remin on
duty during the three months term of military
service.
! THE GERMANS ALL RIcnT.--Our German fellow
citizens held meeting on Yesterday afternoon,
for the purpose of considering the proprietv of
offering their services to the Governor during the
present emergency. They announced their firm
and undying devotion to the land of their adop-
ton, and resolved to offer their services to the
not be continued in the same company, rs the,
consider that all nationality should be sunk now,
save that of the American. Long live our brave
adopted citizens. They have felt and know the
oppression of an aristocracy. and will new er con
sent to again bow their necks to the yoke, nor
sacrifice their love of liberty to save their lives