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WASHINGTON, May 1.-The sec'y of the Treas
ury had advertised for proposals until the SOth
iast, unless the whole amount offered be sooner
taken at par for nearly St,4O0,Oo0 of stock of
the U. $, under the act Of June, 1860, author.
izing loan and providing for the redemption of
the treasury notes.
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| For the Hawk-Eye.
Mr.. DUNHAM The call for additional troops
to the number Of So 900, to serve respectively
for one, three and five years, foreshadows contin-
gencies other than those Immediately relating
to the suppression of rebellion in certain of the
Southern States. 1t is already known that For
eign Ministers at Washington have found occa-
sion to bubble about treaty .ipulations, and the
student OF history cannot be blind to the fact that
foreign powers, whose fleets are now lowering
around our coasts, only await an opportunity
| to take advantage of the troubles which now
so seriously threaten the stability of our Gov.
eminent. 1t is doubtless with reference to such
a result, and the protection of the people of
| the plains, and in the new Territories that so
large force has been called for-and with such
| view of the case, and at time like the present,
| there should be but one sentiment, one voice
among our people. Patriotism demands the
surrender of all past prejudiees, and the efforts
of peurile minds to foment dscord or to beget
suspicion and distrnst as to American loyalty to
the Star Spangled Banner, should be passed by
with silence and contempt. Let it be borne in
mind that without Government there can be
no protection to life, liberty or property-and
that any Indictment to mobism could only result,
if successful, in an anarchy long in duration
and as horrible in its details as that which
marked the Reign of Terror in Franco, the Vi
cious riding upon the wave which sweeps to
death the innocent and virtuous. We have then
the highest reasons to stand firmly by the Gov
eminent, and every motive to promote union and
good will among each other
Gov. Kirkwood has done well to call an extra
session Of the Legislature. 1t is to be presumed
that that body will take efficient steps to put the
State upon an ample footing for homo defence,
as is being done in other States There is no
knowing how long this war may last, nor who
may become involved in its complications In
any event let Iowa be prepared to defend the
lives and the homes Of her people sx-
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The Union Sentiment Predomin.n, a.
RalIfutNHe. ~

BALTIMORE, April so.--Three spontaneous
Union meetings were held tonight in different
portions Of the city. Resolutions were adopted
IN favor OF sustaining the government, express
ing appreciation of Gen. Scott, and aeterp,;ra
ton to maintain the honor of the National tias
Union badges are quite prominent in the street
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OHIO.

CLEVELAND, April 3o-The Ohio State Jour
nal says 81 900 troops have been offered by the
State of Ohio since the Presidents proclama-
ton. Thirty-one thousand, they are assured
would be accepted
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COnnecffct,s

HARTFORD, May 2.-The Goyerpor,,
to the Legislature speaks in hiOb -. lss,l
samuel Colts services and bis tender u VI
loading revolving rifles to arm Resim as''
ten companies s'nsai
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Houts open between Annapolis and Per-
HYYiiIe.

ANNAPOLIS, April 20.-Thos. A. Scott, of Penn
sylvania, has taken charge of the military route
Order is beginning to take the place of confu-
sion. Transports trains leave twice a day, at
least for Perryyille
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Steanner A.n.
Missouri EIe~,,n.

MONTREAL, May 2d.-It is reno,,.,
United States, from Glasgow, for NJ s'sa
ashore Off Father Point. Aohtrss
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No ArrffiStfce.

NEw York, Apr. lst.-The following is ad-
dressed to Simon Draper:
WASHINGTON, April lst-There is not word
of truth in the report of an armistice-that sort
of business ended on the 18th of March.
Signed, T. w. SEWARD.
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Steamer Isnrnea.

LOUISVILLE, May 2nd.--The steamer Union.
IN the Wabash River trade, recently repairing
az New Albany, burned this morning. Cause
unknown loss $1,000, 1t is supposed the En-.
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proela arlom ~ slne Governor for nm Ex.
Tn SeestOn of thc Legislature.
Believing that within the meaning OF the Con-
stitution, an extraordinary oceasionbas occurred
and that subjects of vital Importance to the peo-
Die Of the State IT iowa require the imme tiatc
attention of the Legislature,
= Nov, therefore, SAMUEL J. KIRKwoop, Gov
ernor Of said State by virtue of the authority
in me vested, do hereby convene the General
Assembly of said State in special session, TO be
begun and held at Des Moines, on WEDNESDAY,
the 18th day Of May, 1851, at 2 o'clock r N. OF
said day.
In witness whereof, have hereuntc set my
hand and caused to be hereto affixed the great
seal of the State of Iowa. Done at Des Moines
this 25th day Of April, A. D. 1861.
II. S.. SAMUEL J. KIRKWOoD. Z
BY the Governor.
E,YrAu SrIys Secretary of State.
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Material Aid.

The Banks of Vermont have rendered $780,.
600 to the State for war purposes.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 1.-The contribution
to the Military Relief Fund amounts TO S13, 600
The Common Council has made an additional ap.
preparation of $1,000.
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~ The raising of . flag by the students Of
Griswold was made the occasion for . grand and
patriotic display At Davenport. Gov Kirkwood
and Bishop Lee were present. together will all
~ military Ia uniform
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KeDudiat,on

MILLEDEvILr, Ga, April 25.--Gov. Brown
mas issued a proclamation prohibiting the pay.
ment OF all debts to Northern creditors till tho
ehd OF hostlities, and directing the payment Of
money into the State Treasury, to be refunded
with interest at the end of the war TO deposi,ors
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Douglas.

So far as Mr. Douglas takes correct positions
on the great question now before the public, we
take peculiar pleasure in doing him the justice
Of public commentator.
But while admire his firm stand for the
Union, and his gallant defense of the Govern
ment, and even admit that in the enuncation of
his views in regard to the obligations and duties
Of citizens, and the moral and legal status of
those who assume to take neutral position, he
is in advance of anything which has yet been
affirmed by the Administration-yet we cannot
but see that the spirit and views of the partizan
and politician peryade and color all the enuncia-
tons of this distinguished gentleman.
| The fact is that none of our leading politicians
are up to the sentiment and spirit of the peo-
pie.
| And if Mr.. Douglas, or Mr. Seward, or any
other aspirant for national honors is fondly
imagining that he can come in as "great COM
promser," between TREASON and LOYALTY, he may
as well hang his harp on the willows.
The People have taken this matter in their
own hands, and the mere politicians may stand
one side-we wish we could say,-tosper.
Treason shall be CRUSHED out-rebellion sup
pressed and punished, and our Government JUS
tilted.
The People made this Government, and con.
stituted their own ruling servants; and neither
Mr.. Lincoln, Mr.. Seward, Mr. Douglas, or any
other man or power, can control or direct this
People aside from that which their undipIomatic,
straightforward common sense shows them to be
the only true way to permanently save and re-
establish their Government.
And if g the Institution" of the South is in
the way of the march of the Governmental
hosts, it must go under although Mr. Douglas
may not consent.
The People have been obliged to lay aside
their tools and forsake their calling, and they
will not be satisfied to have it all end in a
" wind squall or a WATERMAN" They are
searching eagerly for "the cause" the cause"
and if they find in our midst an institution or
organization which has superior hold on the AT.
tachments and allegiance OF large portion of
our citizens than has this Government of our
own making, woe be to that institution or or.
ganization-it Eiust come dowi,-and we advise
politicians to stand from under. The people
tried your patchwork and plastering long enough
They will do up work now, themselves, that
will stand forever. c.
1rB- 1t appears probable that an attack upon
Cairo will be made before long. Troops are be-
ing raised at Memphis, Randolph, and other
points The plan is to make the attack from
the Kentucky side. The Levee is to be cut
They had better let it alone.
rN- The Davenport News tells pretty ro-
nance of the war. A gallant Grey loved a
maiden of Dubuque, and was troubled as to the
path he should choose. The lady decided the
matter by protesting "no enlistment, no love-
90 he enlisted, married, and the day after went
his way TO the wars.
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EDITOR HAWE-EYE:

In your last issue Of the semweekly, l see an
article by "Seventy-Six in reference to the
organization of companies of Home Guards, to
be stationed, he says, along the Southern
boundary Of the State from the Mississippi to
the Missouri River. His suggestions certainly
are of the right character, and things have come
to such pass that it would be madness to dis
regard them. Indeed, it is impossible to do So
1t is move that should be Immediately lxade
and made in the right manner Thousands this
moment feel the deepest interest in this matter,
and hundreds of families are anxiously waiting
to see some action taken in it. The dangers
pointed out by Seyenty-Six," to which the
citizens of the Southern portions of our State
are exposed, are not altogether imaginary. To
those who think they are, the history of Kansas
will furnish them lesson that may not be unfa-
vorabe to them. But let US have this thing
carried out with some system, so that our citi-
zens may have efficient and certain protection.
There is patri otism enough in town to do this,
and furnish the quota to the General Govern
ment besides.
There should be companies of not less than
200 men each and should be stationed, at the
most, not further than ten miles apart, from
Keokuk to the Missouri River. Then from the
regular companies detatchments should be made
so that constant communication, may be kept
up through the whole line. To do this, not
over 1900 men would be required, and probably
not more than 1900. But this matters not as
ten times either of the above number could be
had as well, if required. All that is wanting is
proper authority and some one to lead on the
work.
We hope for the best, but let US prepare for
the worst, and all will be right.
A BORDER CITIZEN
ADr! 26th 1881
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Rhode 1sIursf-

PROVIDENCE, May 1.-The Secretary of Wa,
has rendered to Gov. Sprague the office of Brig
General. The governor telegraphs that the SCI
ond r. |. regiment is not needed at present.
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WASHINGTON, May 900 mechanics are to
be employed repairing the damages to the North
ern Central r. Il. with sufficient number of
troops to protect them while the worl, is thus
progressing The way will be opened for the
transmit OF troops and munitions of war and for
passengers.
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Importantfr from the seat of War.

ANNAPOLIS Nd, May 1.-Fortifcations COM
mmding Annapolis Railroad and the country
for two miles around were thrown up yesterday.
Annapolis was made a military depot yesterday.
Gen. Butler will remain here. All the move
ments are as secret as possible. Orders were
given yesterday to arrest all newspaper cores
pondents. Something important is going on.
WASHINGTON, May l.--Contrary to often re-
peated rumors it is reliably ascertained that
martial law will not be proclaimed here unless
there shall be reason for it, which does not
now exist.
Among the unfounded reports to-day, was one
that the War Department had received dis
patch, stating that the Confederate State troops
we're concentrating in Virginia for an immediate
raid on Washington. Military men have no
fears on the subject.
Orders have been issued to commanders of
regiments and independent companies to make
their reports to headquarters of the Depart
ment at Washington, stating among other things
the strength of their respective commands char
acter of their arms, supply OF ammunition, de-
gree of proficiency in their drills and the char
acter of the same, if they understand the drills
as skirmishers, if they have practieed at the tar
get and the range and proficiency thereof, if
they know the manner of the bayonet exercise
They will also state their ability to take the
field, as to camp and garrison equipage, and Or
ganzation of their commissary quarters, master
and medical departments.
Commanders will be held accountable for the
want OF good discipline. The article of war
will be read to the respective commands on the
Sabbath, before going to church, and they will
be governed by the regulations from the army
of the q. S.
A leave Of absence for tire months has been
granted to Col. King, Minister to Rome, to ena-
bic him to command the Wisconsin Volunteers.
Also to Carl Schurz, Minister to Spain, who pro-
poses to raise COMPANY Of Cavalry.
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The Reaction in YsaItsn,or,

Bosro>, April 30.-Mr Adams, Minister to
England, leaves on the steamer Niagara, to-mor.
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~ The Confederate loan SO often taken has
proved signal failure, Is 100000, have been
taken altogether The soldiers are unpaid.
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sE-DoMEsrIc TRAGEDY.-A Mrs. Thayer re-
siding on Washington avenue ST. Louis, has just
poisoned herself and daughter while laboring I'M
der mental depression. The lady, who had been
left widow, married Capt. Thayer about FIVE
years ago, and lived in apparent Happiness with
him for nearly four years. At the end of that
time she became the victim of dependency,
thought her life useless to herself or others, and
sought to destroy it by firing Pistolat her breast
The cap would not explode and the weapon was
snatched from her bys servant A visit to her
old home was the means Of relieving her for a
while of her distressing nialady, but on her re
turn it came upon her with increased power
She procured some arsenic, mixed it in brandy
and argued her daughter girl thirteen years Of
age to drink it,as life was nothing but calamity.
Thd young girl wept and refused, both wept, and
at last the fatal draught was swallowed. The
mother then prepared her own dose, drank it. sent
for her husband, and was soon in the agonies of
death. All efforts to save her were unavailipg.
but the daughter having taking an overdose,
yomited, and though in considerable peril is not
regarded a. beyond recovery. 1sisa
O-
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For. yKcEFenry.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

BALTIMORE May Fort McHenry to-day was
further reinforced by two companies, fourth ar
tillery Maj Or Morris who takes command.
An attempt 10 blow up aPowdcTKouse.
PORTLAND, May IAN attempt was made yes.
terdny, to- blow up the State Powder House ON
Bromhail hill, containing 1000 kegs of powder.
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southern Sensation Dispatches.

New York, May 1.-The following comes to
us from Secession source at Alexandria, via
New Orleans, and mus, be taken for what it is
worth:
ALEXANDRIA, April 80, via New ORLEANS,
April s0.-Four vessels, two steamers and two
transports, with Northern troops, passed up this
morning.
Gov. Hicks of Maryland has Issued proclama-
ton recommending the State to occupy neu-
trail position.
Citizens are still compelled to leave Washing.
ton Tor their sympathy with the South.
A large quantity of shells have been landed at
Fort Washington.
Two men from South Carolina and one from
Washington were confined as prisoners in the
Capital for being Secessionsts.
The New York Seventh Regiment declare they
will not invade, consequently they are looked
upon with suspicion by the Administration.
The Seventy First New York Regiment quar-
tered at Inauguration Hall, revolted on account
of the bad quarters and had to be removed to
the Navy Yard.
A man named Boyd was arrested on the island
at Washington by two men on account of ex-
pressing Southern sentiments and shot at mid
night
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-Philadelphia has $4,000 more troops reA-
dy than the first proclamation required.
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There can be no doubt that, as soon as
Washington is SO amply gaFrisoned as to be out
of danger, offensive operations against the trail
tors will begin. We shall repossess Harper's
Ferry; station sufficient force at Baltimore to
keep the flag in its place, and the Plug Uslies
in theirs; sweep the shores of the Chesapeake,
and clear the ground as far, to begin with, as
| Richmond. We can turn its foundry to good
| use, and the city itself is an excellent base of
operations for the campaign. The defense Of
Washington means the accomplishment of re-
suits tending to secure its ultimate safety--re-
suits which it is quite possible to attain, even as
far south as Charleston or Montgomery, and west
as Cairo or New Orleans
EH On the departure of the Rock Island
Company on Thursday, the ladies of the city
presented them with colors, and sword was
presented to their Lieutenant.
rs A bill has been introduced into the Hi
nois Legislature to provide for the organization
of ten additional Regiments Of Infantry, one Of
Cavalry and one of Artillery. Four million Of
dollars are to be appropriated for the purpose.
Another bill is under consideration to prevent
REASONABLE dispatches over the telegraph wires
ay The Capt-Genera of Cuba, in reply to
| the Southern Commissioners said che didn't
recognize such a power as the Confederate
| States"
| B-The cutting of the dam at Columbia, so
| as to deprive Baltimore of its navigation faci!i-
| ties, is so seriously contemplated that call will
be made upon the Legislature to have it carried
into effect
| - The last food sent to Sumter by the
Charlestonians was rice mingled ariM oo,7,del
glass The Independent gives this as reliable.
sB Mr.. Franklin, the burning of whose housss
we noticed few days since, is gaining an inla-
nous notoriety by his endeavors to fomen5 a
quarrel with Missouri along the border He re.
presents that his dwelling was fred by Union
men, when there is not the slightest reason to
believe that it was fred by any one Intentional
ly The Clarion says he has now gone South to
join the Confederate Army.
SNGULARLY INApPRoPRIATE-Att the execu-
| ton of man for rape ana murder in Massachu-
sets, last week, his attendants to the gibbet
sung the beautiful Sunday School hymn,
"Joyfully, joyfully onward we move, &C."
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A Liberal Donation
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BosroN, May ,l.-Wm. Gray has given t
Thousand dollars for soldiers families.
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ate robert Page, Esq, Of the Island OF Jamaica
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-08-30

The EFFECT OF THE GOVERNMENT
LoANs.-The New York World thus
suscinctly explains the probable opera
ton of the Government loans;
There is some discussion as to the eff
feet on trade of the large government
loans. Government borrows the unem-
ployed or idle capital of the country to
the extent of Sl,000,000 per day, and
spends that money Immediately in the
purchase of American labor, manufac,
lures and agricultural products, thereby
creating a cash trade 10 the extent of
$500, 100000 per annum, equal to our
whole foreign import The money being
spent Immediately by government, finds
its way back to the banks, and no more
specie is required than the ordinary
clearing house per centage Of about five
per cent on the exchanges.
As to the ability of the banks to fulfill
their contracts with government, a COM
parison of the clearing house statements
tor this month, compared with last year,
answers that question. Last year the ex-
changes were S9,0OO,OOO per day more
than at present, consequently we can in
crease that amount of transactions daily
with advantage to every interest. Gov
eminent proposes to do business with the
people to the extent Of S3G5,000,000 per
annum. The question is, simply, have
we capital sufficient to perform its move
ments. S2O,000,0O0 in specie are more
than enough to effect all that government
proposes to do. The New York banks
to-day hold over S40,OO0,000, and the
weekly bank average will probably show
between S40,0O0,000 and S50,000,00O
in specie. The business Of the country
will be stimulated powerfully by govern
ment disbursements
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Union County Convention.

The citizens OF the county, prospect
i've Of past political opinions, who are in
favor Of entire union Of sentiment and
concert of action in these times Of great
disaster to our country, met at Barton on
the 2Ith instant, and organized by APP
pointing the following permanent officers
Of the convention -
Jacob Bates, President; w. II. New
comb, Secretary A. Payne and Solo
mon Steele, Vice Presidents; w. W.
Jenuess. SAM. Sumner, $. A. Willard,
l.. ii. Bsbee, aud J. II. Prcutiss, Com
mittee on Resolutions. 4 Committee of
three from each town was selected by
the delegations present to nominate coun-
ty officers.
After adjournment and reassembling
in the afternoon, the Committee en- Res
olutious presented the following, which
were unanimously adopied:-
Resoiced, That we regard it the duty
Of all patriotic citizens, pending the bloody
ordeal through which our beloved coun-
try is now passing. to lay aside all past
political differences, and unite in one COM
mon brotherhood to support the Constl-
tuition and the laws of our country.
Resolved, That this Convention cordi-
ally approve Of the doings of the Union
State Convention held at Montpelier on
tue Dist inst, and will support the can
didates nominated.
The Nominating Committee submitted