Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-22
THE WAR RXCITEMENT.


the time the order was given for the estab-
lishment of the camp, the Regiment Of the
Guthrie Grsys, the First German Regiment,
and detachments of the Condnentals,
Highland Guards and the Franklin Guards
were on duty, and although they will
not be uniformed for day or two, they
are drilling, and as every man exerts
himself in the work, IL goes bravely on.
Ten thousand muskets will be here in day
or two, and then ell will be completely
armed and equipped.
Other companies and regiments will leave
for the Camp to-day and tomorrow, and by
Wednesday it will contain 5000 men. The
Home Guard has about 10000 in its ranks
and although, as yet but partially armed, it
has made rapid advance in the drill, and on
the arrival of the muskets, will be prepared
to take the field at a moments notice.
The people are literally supplying Camp
Harrison with blankets and other necessa-
ries, and it is to be hoped these donations
may continue.
A battery of flying artillery called the
RiDggold Artillery, for active service,
amounting to 100 men, was organized Sat-
urday evening at their headquarters, No.
80 West Third street, when the following
officers were elected: J.. S. Simmonds, Cap
tain; Leonard Magnus, First Lieutenant
Ralph Walsingham, Second Lieutenant.
The Battery will report themselves at
eleven o'clock this morning.
b Pursuant to adjournment the Union Rifles
met at the Main street Hall for drill last
evening, and elected Captain Rosencranz
Drillmaster, and George johnson Orderly
Sergeant. The company meet for drill in
the Main-street Hall, Main street, below
Seventh, this afternoon at three o'clock, and
at half-past seven this evening. P. P. Lane,
Captain; George P. Darrow, First Leuten-
ant; Frederick Lemer, Second Lieutenant.
At a meeting Of the citizens of the Tenth
Ward, at Stevens's Pork-house, Saturday
evening. F. Oehlmenn was elected Presi
dent and F. Grever Secretary. 1t was
ResolUed: In view of the imminent danger
now threatening our country, and the neces-
sity of every man being prepared and ready
to defend it, we, the undersigned, pledge
ourselves to each other for the protection of
our homes and country. INFF|e ri
Forty men signed their names.
One hundred sacks Of corn, marked tx !"
Augusta, Ga, were taken from the wharf
boat at the foot of Fifth. street, yesterday, by
the Sixth Ward Home Guard. An embargo
on all provisions will hereafter be laid.
There will be meeting of Company A,
Fourth Ward Home Guards, this evening,
at half past seven o'clock, at the tobacco
warehouse in the Pearl street Market house,
for the purpose of electing officers for the
company. Let every man who has enrolled
his name be on hand at the hour.
At meeting of the Executive of the
Second Ward Home Guard, Messrs. Findley
Latta, H. A. Edwards and j. s. Menken
were elected committee of three to collect
money to defray the expenses of this wards
organization. The above committee will
call on all who live in the ward, and hope
they will respond literally to the call.
FIRST WARD HOME GUARDS.
Officers of Company B--Oaptain, Samuel
+. Garret, jr.; First Lieutenant, Nv. Oliver
Second Lieutenant, W. Nelson Blythe.
The Finance Committee of the First Ware
Home Guard is composed of the following
persons:
Larz Anderson, George G. King, William
Storms, Frank Ernst, John W. Heron.
CANNON COMING.
Nineteen pieces of cannon arrived in thi
city yesterday, and forty more are expected
to day. Balls, &C., will be here to-day.
KIssANE A sEoEssIoNIsr.
Kissane, alias Colonel Rudler, of Marths
Washington notoriety, arrived in Charleston
a few days ago, and Joined the Secession
army.
Captain Ellis's splendid company of cav.
airy will soon be full. 1t will do excellent
service.
The report that the principal of the Second
District School refused to let the American
flag be displayed from the school-house
which we published on Saturday, wa;
erroneous.
EAST WALNUT HILLS HOME GUARD.
A meeting for organization will be held
this evening, at half past seven o'clock, al
the new school-house, near Cooks Nursery
By order of meeting held on the 10th.
At a called meeting of the Sarsfeld
Guards, for the purpose of organization, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
81. ReSolVsd; That the Sarsfsld Guards
reorganize.
I 90. Resolved: That the Sarsfield Guard.
meet this evening (April 22) at seven o clock
for drill, at Mr.. Patrick Sulliyan's, No. l65
Central. avenue. Friends of the company
are invited to attend. The roll book will be
opened for the signatures of those desirous
of becoming members"
AT meeting of the Independent Home
Guard, Company A, of the Sixth Ward, held
Sunday, April 2l, the following permanent
officers were elected P. J. Murray, Captain
E. W. Wheelock, First Lieutenant; A. H
Ogden, Second Lieutenant; Geo. L. John
ston, Third Lieutenant; Dennis B. Getz
Orderly Sergeat.
The following resolution was passed;
"ResOlved: That we drill every evening
commencing at seven o'clock, until further
notice. JOHN A. COCHRAN, Sec'y.
SECOND WARD HOME GUARD.
An election of officers took place Satur
day night, which resulted as asfollows;
Company A-Captain, A. W. Trowbridge
Company B-Captain, L. Schloss Firs
Lieutenant, G. SchOtt; Second Lieutenant
N. D. Menken. Company C-Captain, ]
Stanwood Menken; First Lieutenant, A.
Curri Second Lieutenant A. W. Henry.
The Fifteenth Ward Home Guard have
meetipgon Monday evening, April %, at thei
headquarters, No. 3ss Sixth-street, for tn
purpose of assigning the members to thei
respective companies, and drill. Every mem
ber is requested to be on hand.
! ATTENTION, PATRIOT soLDIERsl -r.
The Office Of Colonel Peter ]. Sullivan
northwest corner of Third and Sycamore
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