Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-04-24
The Standard.
WAR MOVEMENTS AT THE NORTH.
PENNSYLVANIA.


vices to the Secretary Of the Navy, prompted by
love for the Union.
Mayor Henry has issued proclamation declar-
ing that treason against the Union will not be per-
mitted nor will violence to persons or property OF
the inhabitants be tolerated. He requires all good
citizens to make known every person aiding the
enemy by enlisting men or furnishing munitions OF
war or provisions The laws of the State and fed
eral government must be obeyed and the peace and
credit of the city shall be preserved May God save
the Union.
The State Legislature has enacted law making
any connivance with the enemies OF the government
punishable with $4,000 fine and ten years i'm
prisonment.
The Second regiment of the Second brigade,
Colonel Conroy commanding, rendered their services
to the government this evening. They are one
thousand strong. This regiment comprises the Irish
companies of the city, and its prompt response to
the call shows the injustice of the suspicious created
against its commander. These suspicious against
prominent officers of the State militia have been
shown to be unfounded as well as many other in
stances since the Presidents proclamation, all SEEM
ing to cheerfully respond in the hour of danger
There was a large and enthusiastic government
meeting at Tyrone Blair county, tonight. Speeches
were enthusiastically received Ex-senator Bigler
arrived after the adjournment, and expressed HIM
self unequivecably for the government and he was
determined to sustain it to the last. Two military
companies from Tyrone two from Altoona, and
two from Hollidaysburg will leave tomorrow for
Harrisburg
A large meeting of citizens irrespective of party
was held here last evening" Resolutions were adopt
ed pledging hearts and hands of Erie city and
county to maintain the integrity of the government
and the honor of the flag The Wayne Guard of
Erie and other companies, will offer their SERVES to
the Governor.
PorrsvnLE, Penn, April 16, 1861.
Seven comDanieS have RESPONDED to the PreSi-
dents proclamation. company of light infantry
and the Washington Artillery leave tomorrow for
Harrisburg and Washington.
The citizens are preparing to raise funds to aid
the families of volunteers.
WEST CHESTER, Pa April Is. 1861.
A large meeting was held here last night, in
Spouse to a call for military. The meeting ad-
dressed by John Hickman and other prominent men.
Major Wyck offered to raise a company The rolls
for enlistment received numerous signatures and
money was collected for their equipment
READING, April 16, 1861.
The Ringgold Flying Artillery, of Reading, Capt
James Mcknight $50 men, with four field pieces,
received requiSition from the Governor this MORN
ing to set out this evening at six o'clock for Harris
burg, to place a rendezvous for the first Pennsyl
vanians in the field.
CARLISLE April 16 1861.
Adjutant Hubert, by order of Captain Penrose,
has issued call for volunteers in Cumberland
county. OHIO.
CLEVELAND, April Is, 1861.
Senator Wade and other prominent gentlemen ad-
dressed large Union meeting here last night Res
olutions were adopted to sustain the government
approving of the Presidents call for volunteers, re-
commencing the Legslatureto make appropriations
of men and money, and appointing a committee to
ascertain the efficiency of the Cleveland military
The greatest unanmity of feeling prevailed and
the speakers were constantly interrupted by wild
cheers and responses. similar meeting was held
at Norwalk, Ohio, last night.
CONNECTICUT.
New HAVEN, April 16, 1861.
The Mechanics Bank of this city this morning
rendered to Governor Buckingham $25 900 for the
use of the State in supporting the national gov
eminent
The Elm City Bank has just rendered to the Gov
ernor of the State $4,000 towards meeting the
present national emergency with liberty to draw at
sight
The Fairfield County Bank has offered $2O, 900,
and private gentlemen $4,000.
NORWICH April Is, 1861.
Governor Buckingham has issued proclamation
calling for volunteers to rendezvous at Hartford.
The Thomas Bank, of this city, has Just voted to
tender 800, coo to Governor Buckingham to assist
in equipping the troops in support of the govern
ment
NoRwALK, April 16, 1861.
The Fairfield County Bank has offered $50 600 to
Governor Buckingham.
LAWRENCE, April 16, 1861.
Our city government this morning appropriated
s. 600 for the benefit of the families of those who
have volunteered to defend their country's flag
NEW HAMPSHIRE
CONCORD, April 16, 1861.
New Hampshire responds to the Presidents pro-
clamaton, and will furnish the troops required
The Concord Union Bank has rendered loan of
800 900 to the Governor and all the directors with
the cashier, agree to contribute 500 each to the
support of such families of the volunteers of this
city as may fall in defending the flag Of the country.
RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENTS CALL FOR
TROOPS
WASHINGTON, April 16, 1861.
Governor Fairbanks, of Vermont, responds that
one regiment of Green Mountain boys will be i'm
mediately raised.
Governor Buckingham, of Connecticut, telegraphs
to the Secretary of War, "Your requisition will
have immediate attention"
Major Ballier of the First Rifle battalion tenders
his command to the Secretary of War; consisting of
two hundred and fifty men,
Governor Dennison says to the Secretary of War,
"Your despatch calling on Ohio for thirteen regi-
ments is just received, and will be promptly respon-
ded to-"
Governor Randall, of Wisconsin, telegraphs, "The
call for one regiment will be promptly responded
to, and further calls when made"
Governor Spragues tender of himself aed one
thousand men from Rhode Island is accepted, but
that State is not required to send more than one
regiment.
Governor Washburn, of Maine, telegraphs the
Secretary of War as follows -" Your despatch is
received, and your call will be promptly responded
to- The people of Maine, of all parties, will rally
with aacrity to the maintenance Of the government
and the Union"
A despatch from distinguished citizen of Gin
cinnati to the President this morning. ays:-"Men
of all grades enrolling. The utmost enthusiasm
prevails There is no sympathy with treason
God speed you"
From the Boston Traveller. April ISL
WAR MOVEMENTS IN BOSTON.
Governor Andrew has received notice from Wash
ington that two regiments of 1000 each will be
required FROM this State. They will be sent to
Washington forthwith, and efforts will be made to
have them readu n nahch tn.Inorrou IL .zaI