The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

Philadelphia. April IL

The patriotic declaration of Gov. Hicks for th'
Union, has kindled great enthusiasm. The en-
lis'ment for volunteers is proceeding rapidly, s.,
600 have already been enrolled, which Is more
than the quota required from Philadelphia
while the exempt volunteers by age, are form
ing reserve guards for the protection of the
city.
Intelligence from Harrisburg, states that more
than 10, 900 men have already been accepted.
Senator Bigier has pronounced in favor of sus
tanning the government at all hazards.
| Harrisburg. April %.
| Caleb Cushing arrived here yesterday. He
left for Washington on Sunday. He states that
General Lee, with 5000 Virginia troops, was
covering Arlington heights.
Lieut.. Jennier is reported as having deserted
from the Carlisle barracks. He had full knowl.
edge of the plans of the Government. Dispatch
IS for his arrest have been sent in every direc
ton.
Caleb Cushing narrowly escaped injury from
the people of Carlisle and Chambersburg He
stated that he was ON his way to Massachusetts,
to form regiment for tie defense of the Union.
Washington, April 90.
A splendid uniform for the Major General, in
a case bound South, was seized yesterday.
Fort Miffin has been garrisoned by an artillery
company aud the Kensngton rifles.
New York, April 20.
special dispatch to the N. Y. World, from
Martnsburs, Va, April l9, says: Virginia
troops numbering $50, have possession OF the
town of Harper's Ferry. Cannon are placed on
adjacent hills, and soldiers are distributed in all
direction.
The Union meeting is now being held at Union
Square. The assemblage is immense. All the
l.. IS c,t ia tod oh A
presdes at the chief stand; Hamilton Fish, WIN.
Havemeyer, and Moses Grinnell at others. The
speaking includes our most eminent citizens.
Resolutions were submitted, and will be adopted,
pledging support to the government to the ex-
tent Of laying down life if necessary; that seces
sion lie u jusu6able and reasonable; and appoint
ing a committee of twenty five TO collect funds
and transact such other business as interests re.
quire.
gentleman from Washington reports from
5000 to 5000 troops under arms, including =,
900 regulars, aud four batteries Of Hying artii-
lery.
Col Smith is confident that ne can defend the
city for the present against any force that is like
y to be brought against it.
TIE same gentleman reports that the origin OF
the trouble in Baltimore was that rowdy came
behind the last platoon of the Massachusetts, reg
iment, caught musket from one OF the soldiers,
and shot the latter in the back, killing him in
s;antly The order was Immediately given to
fire, and several of the mob we're killed
Enlistments at Wilmington, Del, are at the
rat. Of from ~ to 100 per day. Delaware will
send her full quota Of troops. A secession pa
per in Wilmington was obliged to hoist the
American flag.
special dispatch from Washington to the
Tribune saws: "Orders were received from Gov.
Letcher to seize the Custom House at " Wheeling,
but Wheeling is strong for the Union, and last
night it was guarded by the Mayor for the Uni
ted States. The citizens were greatly excited at
the news, and declare that they will stand by the
stars and stripes"
Baltimore, April 30.
Armed men are moving in every direction.
The mayor and Governor have notified the
President that no more troops can pass through
Baltimore unless they fight their way.
Bridges on the Northern Central Railroad have
been destroyed.
The number killed yesterday was eleven Bal
timoreans and three Massachusetts soldiers; and
wounded, four citizens and eight soldiers.
The President replies that no more troops will
be brought through Baltimore, provided that
they are allowed to pass around the city without
mOlestatiOn.
Harrisburg, April 90.
$500 men are in Camp Curtin. Last night
G, 900 stand of arms were received from Pitts
burgh. Three Ohio companies arrived to-day.
Five hundred more will be here this afternoon
Indianapolis, April 90.
Troops are still pouring in. There are nearly
4, 900 men at Camp Morton. The Governor has
rendered the President 1000 more than the
number required from this State.
Springfield ILL.,, April 20.
The six regiments asked for from Illinois are
full and will probably all be in camp by Tues.
day. Double the number required have been
oferered. Those not accepted will be held as
a reserve.
Cairo ILL.,, April 20.
The dispatch from Mr.. Douglas to the Union
men at St. Louis has completely squelched the
secession feeling in Egypt. In almost every
town of southern Illinois companies are organ
izing to fight for the Union.
New York, April 81.
The steamer State of Maine arrived from Nor
folk, having landed the Massachusetts regiment
at Fort Monroe. She reports the steamer
Spaulding there, landing Boston regiments. The
Fifth Regiment and company of flying artillery
have arrived here to-day, also a battalion of
! rifles.
In six days Massachusetts, has furnished FIVE
regiments of infantry, battalion of rifles, and
company Of flying artillery.
Ellsworth's regiment Of Fire Zouaves were mus
tered to-day into active service.
1t is reported that the Baltimoreans have de.
manded the surrender of Fort NcHenry, and
threatened an attack. The commander r, piled
that he should be compelled to defend, and fire
on the city.
Philadelphia, April %.
Several of the Pennsylvania troops who have
been missing since the Baltimore riot, have re-
turned here.
Providence, April %.
Four times the amount advertised for by the
general treasurer, as the first installment of the
loan authorized by the State, was offered to day
At per cent.
Burlington, W., April %.
Troops are pouring in from the back towns.
Vermont will not be found wanting The Legs-
lature assemblies to morrow at Montpelier An
appropriation Of $500, 900 will unqnestionably be
| made.
Albany, April %.
The State authorities have decided to muster
into immediate service the balance of the quota
Of militia. This gives II 900 troops in addition