The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-19
PENNSYLVANIA.

The patriotic declaration OF Gov Hicks for the Union
has enkindled great enthusiasm. Masses con.
staDty engaged watching the bulletin boards for
The enlistment for volunteers is progressing steadily.
Five thousand have already been enrolled which is
than tho quota required from Philadelphia, while the
empt volunteers by age forming reserve guards for
the protection Of the city.
Intelligence from Harrisburg states that moro than
goo have already volunteered.
Senator Biger has pronounced in favor Of sustaining
the government 1T all hazards
The recruiting parties are parading the streets.
PmLApEiPmA, April II, 1861
Salutes to be fred here In honor Of Gov Hicks Of
Maryland
The excitement here Is increasing every hour and
crutng parties are paradiDg all sections OF the CITY,
The laCes OF this city have resolved TO wear rosette
Of red white and blue
Dr. Rizer, OF the Philadelphia physicians, who
dered such valuable service at Norfolk during the yellow
fever panic, has enrolled among the volunteers
The rumor Of i've hundred starting in special
train for Washington tonight has proved to be un-
founded.
PmApnpmA, April Is, 1851.
Bishop Wood raised to day the American flag tho
dome Of the new Catholic cathedral In Logan square,
the height being $50 feet.
SCRANTON, Pa, April II, 1891.
Brigadier General Keylert's requison for 900 men
from Luzerne county has been complied with, although
orders not received here till yesterday noon His
command commences moving to the rendezvous at Har
risburg to morrow morning.
The greatest enthusiasm pervades all classes and no
dculty would be experienced in raising twice the
Der allotted to. Luzerne county.
large crowd composed Of the best citizens, assem-
bed in front Of the Luzerue Union Office at Wkesbarre,
to-day in consequence Of article in issue Of TO- day.
tho and N
rage the military from going to its relief
The excitement subsidized when the Stars and Stripes
were displayed from the building.
Union meeting Ia called for tonight, at which Judge
Jcssup OF kontrose, Col Wright, OF wkesbarre, John
Brisbine and other prominent of the county will
speak.
HoIIIpAYsBuRG, Pa, April 10, 1901
The whole country appears TO be In commoton on &C
count Of the war from the southwark Agreeably
to the requisition Of Governor Curtin, two COM
panes-the Hoidaysburg Fencibes, Captain Miner, and
Juniata Rifles Captain Lloyd-wi leave with full ranks
by tho Pennsylvania Railroad tomorrow morning,
their way TO Warrington city, via Harrisburg. Tho
volunteers west OF the Aeghanies from tho state
ordered report Brgader General Regley at Pitts
burg, Pa without delay All parties here appear 10 be
united In sustaining the government and tho honor OF
flag.
HARRisRURG, April II, 1861.
Governor Curtin has appointed Major General +. II.
Biddle OF Carlisle Adjutant General General Reuben c.
Hale, Of Philadelphia Quartermaster General and Gene
raj John W. AcClain Of Erie county, Commssary Ge-
neral
1t Is rumorcd that the President is about 70 order
fresh levy on the militia Of this State.
HAIRaspuRG, Pa, April 10, 1851.
Governor Curtin is TO reconvene the Pennsylvania
Legislature to morrow, which was then to adjourn.
Trains are leaving with troops fast they be
prepared.
Lewis W. Hall, OF Blair county was eectet Speaker
OF tho House this forenoon.
SCRANTON, April IS, 1881.
The wyoming Ar,inersis, Capt. Emfcy left here for
Harrisburg this morning. This company II Ns Mexi-
can war.
The Wyoming Light Dragons, Capt, Br offered
their servces dragons, and were rel .a, and in
thirty minutes rcporte for duty as light infantry and
were accepted, 20 march tomorrow.
The whole Of the Luzerne county apportionment win DO
in Harrisburg by Monday
Judge Jessup will have three hundred and ffy voun-
GERS from susquehanna county by Saturday.
AT the Union meeting here last night addresses we're
made by Colonel Wright and +. Wright Of wkes5aue,
and Hon John Brisbin, Of Scranton
At The conclusion Of Colonel Wrghts address eers for
enlistment we're numerous
H,rEsBrRo, April IS, 1861.
The Governors war proclamation will not DO issued
before TO. morrow.
Five hundred volunteers left via the Northern Gen.
tr,.l Railroad for Washington this morning,
Seven hundred arrived day and we're cent forth
with
The Governor has ordered out General Pa.terson's d.
vision.
Six thousand staEd of arms expected here today.
Both houses Of tho legislature met 10 convention al
be hall 81 tie Bousc This morning. TO hear the "s,ar
Erangisd natner sung. Tho refrain was joined m by ali
the members and galleries amid The widest cheering and
enthusiasm. The sopg afterwards sung 10 the sen
te 10th The members and spectators Seemed
mad with patriotic devotion.
Both houses have Adjourned sins de.