The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23

pany, nave, tnlS morning, VeuueIcu lheH
services to Governor Yates.
WILMINGTON, Del, April 1.-THE
secessionists are overawed by the preva-
lent Union sentiment. They had plan
ned the seizure of Fit. Delaware, which
was taken possession of by the Govern
ment, which defeated the project.
MICHIGAN CRY, April IA large
and enthusiastic Union meeting was
held last night, Democrats and Republi-
cans unit for the Constitution and the
Union. Storing anti-secession resolu-
tons were adopted denouncing all as
traitors whose voices are not heard for
the Union and the government. A vol
unteer company was formed immediate
ly, the man who first signed the roll is
one of our most prominent clergymen.
BosToN, April 1.-THE steamer s. R.
Spaulding, which leaves this P. M. for
Norfolk, will take GAO troops their des
tination is said to be Fort Monroe. The
remainder will start overland tonight by
special train.
The Western Bank has rendered a
loan of $4,000 to the State, and the
other Boston Banks agree to increase
the amount to s 100000 for the de-
fence of the Government
HAMILTON, O., April l7.-General
Garrison accompanies one company con-
tanning rs tonight as far as Columbus.
Four or five companies will be ready to
march within forty eight hours. Sam'l.
Hull, Esq, offers $4,000 if necessary,
to sustain the stars and stripes. John
W. Tolm and other prominent citizens,
will contribute literally.
ST. PAUL, April 1.-THE Governor
of Minnesota issued call to-day for
Regiment of volunteers in response to the
War Department.
UTICA, Ohio, April 19.-Rev. War
rem Swift, Presbyterian minister of ex-
cellent abilities and widespread reputa-
ton, has enlisted and started for Coum-
bus this morning.
New YORK, April 19.-An attempt
has been made to purchase the new
steamer Merida for the Confederate
States, but the reply was that there was
not money enough in the seeded States
to do it.
The entire First Division, numbering
1000 men, has been offered to the Gov
ernor, to be ready to march at an hours
notice.
There is intense excitement among the
military men at the Baltimore news.
WHEELING, Va, April 19.-The May
or has issued proclamation calling on
all good citizens to preserve the peace,
and abstain from discussing exciting
topics.
The Stars and Stripes are generally
displayed, and strong Union feeling
prevails. Union military companies ale
being formed. One company, composed
of men over As years of age, is n home
guard.
Delegates Hubbard and Clemens re-
turned from Richmond to day, and were
warmly received
News from Baltimore concerning the
attack on troops created great indigna-
ton.
CARLISLE, April 19.-Lieut. Jones,
late in command at Harper's Ferry, ar
rived here, with his command of 43 men,
at P. M. to-day. Lieut.. Jones having
been advised that force of $500 troops
had been ordered by Gov. Letcher lc
take possession at Harper's Ferry, and
finding bis position untenable, under di
rections of the War Department, destroy
ed all the munitions of war. Armory
Arsenal and all the buildings. He with
! drew his command under cover Off night
/ and almost in the presence of $500
troops He lost three men. l5,Oo(
, stand of arms were destroyed. The com
mand made forced march of thirt
miles last night from Harper's Ferry t.
Hagerstown, Nd. Lieut.. Jones and com
mand looked much worn and latigued
. They were enthusiastically received by
, our entire population.
: WASHINGTON, April 19.-On enquiry
at the post-office, il is ascertained thai
, no measures are in progress for discon-
tinuing any of the Southern mails OF
the contrary, the contractors from thai
J. section, recently here, have arranged fo
q the fair taking of the transportation. Tn,
! Postmaster General has resolved to sus
4, pend them only in cases of obstruc
. ton.
; The latest from Norfolk received a
9 the Navy Department this p. NJ, is, ha
when Capt. Pendergast discovered tina
the channel was Distracted, he placed
his ships broadside to Norfolk and Ports
II mouth, and demanded that the obstruc
e tons in the river be removed, else b.
# would level both places. 1t is adde,
: that the citizens complied with the de
J. mand.
d BosroN. April IA Canadian gen
n tleman states that a sympathetic wa
T feeling with the North is aroused in Can
n ada, and that 600 men from Quebec AM
1t a large body from Montreal are comm!
y to Boston to enlist in the U. s. Army.
:, New YORK, April 19.-The Rhod,
o Island Marine Artillery arrived to-da
y with 6 pieces of artillery, and started 70
J. Washington.
e 1000 Rhode Islanders, under Govern
e or Sprague, will arrive here to-mor
II row.
. LOUISVILLE, April l9.-Gov. Magoffi
y is here trying to get the Banks to len,
y :, half million of dollars to arm the Stat
= for defense. 1t is supposed that som