Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-17

amount was subscribed on the spot, and the
balance will be raised Immediately. General
Cass responded literally.
CHICAGO, April 16.-Governor Yates, of Ill,
and Governor Randall, of Wisconsin, to-day
issued procamations calling for the volunteers
asked for by the Government.
The war feeling is intense throughout the
west. Dispatches from almost every town in
Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, that can be reach
ed by telegraph, represent the people as very
determined to sustain the Administration. in its
efforts to enforce the laws and uphold the honor
of the national flag.
BosToN. April l6-Thrty companies are
armed, 1,70O strong.
The Governor Of New Hampshire issued a
requisitlon for troops, which will be filed this
week.
A steamer has been charterd to convey the
Rhode Island troops to Washington.
Troy, N. Y, April 16.--A great Union de-
monstration took place in this city last night
The meeting adjourned in body to General
Wool's residence, who responded in stirring
Union speech.
New HAVEN, April l6.-The Mechanics Bank
OF this city, this morning, rendered to the Gov.
ernment $25 900 for the use of the State in cup.
porting the National Government.
PHILADELPHIA, April l6.-A mob of two hun.
dred boys visited the residences Of the seces-
sionists, compelling them to hoist the American
flag. The chief of police arrested the fing.ead-
ers. The Mayor addressed the crowd and or
dered them to disperse. He wouldn't permit
the further indulgence of this spirit, but would
proceed to extremes if they didn't disperse.
Mayor Henry issued his proclamation that troa.
son against the Union will not be permitted He
asks the citizens to make known every person
aiding the enemy by enlisting, munitions, or
provisions.
The Legislature has passed law making
connivance with enemies punishable by fine
of $4,000 and ten years imprisonmRt.
CONCORD, N. H., April l6.-New Hampshire
responds to the Presidents proclamation, and
will furnish the troops required.
The Concord Union Bank has rendered loan
Of 800 600 to the Governor, and all the Direct
ors, with the Cashier, agree to contribute 81 600
each to the support Of such families of soldiers
OF this city as may fall in defending the flag Of
the country.
NORWICH, c., April l6.--GOv. Buckingha IN
has issued proclamation calling for volunteers,
to rendezvous at Hartford.
The bank Of this city has offered 100000 TO
Gov. Buckingham, and the Fairfield County
Bank has offered $5OO,O0O.
PmLADELPHIA, April 16.--The second regi.
ment Il 900 men, have rendered their services
to the Government. They are Irishmen.
BUFFALo, April l5.-Millard Fillmore wsdo
a strong Union speech, saying We must all atand
by the Constitution.
CHICAGO, April I6-At the city election to-
day the entire straight Republican ticket was
elected BY an average majority Of 1000.
TRENTON, N. J., April l6.-The Governor
ordered the military to the Arsenal. He was
appreheDsive the arms might be taken away,
An attack on the True American is appre
bended, because the American flag is not dis
played
BosToN, April l6.-The bark Manhattan,
which arrived here this morning, from Savan.
nah, had a secession flag hoisted, crowd
proceeded to the wharf and compelled Captain
Davis to take il down and hoist the atars and
stripes.
New HAVEN, April l6.-The Elm City Banl.
has just rendered to the government of the
State $50, 900 towards meeting the national
with liberty to draw at eight.
PHILADELPHIA, April l6.-B. G. Walmouth
and L. p. Ashmead, formerly Lieutensuts in
the Navy, who resigned four years ago, on ao-
count Of entering into other avocat,ous, though
now wealthy, have rendered their services to
the Secretary of the Navy, prompted by love to
the Union.
READING, Pa, April l6.--The Ringgold Fly.
ing Artillery, of Reading, Capt James Me-
knight, lSO men,wlth four field pieces, received
requisition from the Governor this morning to
set out this evening at O'Clock, for Harris
burg.
TRENTON, N. j., April 16.-Governor Olden,
General Stockton and others were in council to.
day relative to carrying out the requisition OF
the General Government. Orders will be Issued
to the Major General, at the head OF tho four
military divisions of the State, to raise in each
division one regiment. The uniformed compa-
mics, called by law the active militia, the sew.
eral divisions will be first enrolled. The Po-
casset Bank has rendered $25 600 to the Gov.
ernor OF New Jersey for military purposes.
CoNcoRD, N. H., April l6.--Thc State Capi.
tai Bank has rendered loan of $50 600 to the
State in aid of putting down rebellion.
AUGUSTA, Me-, April 16-The Governor has
issued his proclamation, convening the Legisla
ture on Monday next, to determine measures in
response to the Presidents call for troops He
has received dispatch from the Secretary of
War, stating that the Maine quota of troops will
be required at tho rendezvous by the Goth of
May.
BosToN, April l7--The steamer S. R. Spald.
ing, which leaves this evening for Norfolk, will
take $40 troops. Their destination is aid to be
Fortress Monroe. The remainder will start
overland tonight by special train.
The Western Bank has rendered q loan OF
so 600 dollars to the State, and the other Boston
Banks agree to increase the amount to one mil
lion, for the defence of che Government.
Z The steamer America called this morning.
She takes out $4,000 dollars in specie.
BosroN, April ia large meeting of Irish
citizens was held last night. Patriotic resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted, expressing un.
flinching devotion to the Federal government.
A proposition was made to raise an Irish regl.
ment and tender IL to the President.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE patriotic de-
clarstion of Gov. Hicks for the Union has kin
died great enthusiasm. The enlisting for vol
unteers Is progressing speedily. 5000 have
already been enlisted, which Is moro than the
quota required from PhilOdelphia; while the
exempt volunteers by age are forming reserve
guards for the protection of the city.
Intelligence from Harrisburg states that
more than 10000 have already been accepted.
Senator Bgler has pronounced in favor OF sus
tanning the government at all hazards
Providence, April 1.-THE Legislature have
passed bill authorizing the raising Of regi-
meut. Il Is understood that $500, 900 will be
appropriated.
LEBANON, o., April l7.--A large aud enthu-
sastic meeting was held here last evening