The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-17

lied into 25 regiments which upon . war basis
would make 25 600 men. On Saturday his Of
fee WIS thronged by persons eagerly inquiring
for the news and offering their services respect
i've of party to support the general government
Philadelphia, Sunday, April IA.
Gov. Curtain has gone TO Washington. He
saws Pennsvivania can send 100, 900 men to de-
tend Washington.
Indianapolis, Sunday, April "a.
Gov. Morton is in possession of information
from all parts of the State, indicating that voun
teer COMPANIES are being formed everywhere,
and that THIRTY THOUSAND men can be re
he'd on to respond to any call for services TO de
fend the national flag.
Chicago, Sunday, April IA.
Gov Yates will issue proclamation to-mor-
row, calling all extra session at the Legislature
of Illinois to meet at Springfield week from next
Tuesday.
Albany, Sunday. April IA.
1t is rumored that Gov. Morgan has received
dispatches from the President asking aid from
the State.
| Mr.. Lincolns reply to the Virginia Commits
sioners is decidedly unsatisfactory TO Repuoi
cans and Democrats. The former think it is not
decided enough The latter belived it an indi
cation of war.
The New York HeralGs dispatch says -
Lincoln received the news of Anderson's sur
render with the remark that he WAS not sur
prised."
The Seventh and Sixty ninth regiments [ot
New York have volunteered for the defense OF
Washington.
| Erie, Pa, Sunday, April IA.
The news from the South creates the most in
tense feeling. Men of all parties express their
/ 4 49, h., ant aud
fight for the supremacy of the Z. s. flag all our
volunteer companies will offer their services TO
the Governor tomorrow.
Madison, Ind, Sunday, April IA.
i A large enthusiastic Union meeting WAS held
last night. A number of patriotic speeches we're
made The following resolution was passed:
Resolped, That we will use all means in cur
possession for the maintenance of the govern
ment and flag of the United States.
Several volunteer military companies were
forming
| Chicago, Sunday, April IA.
The news of the surrender Of Sumter created
profound sensation Ii was at first discredited.
When later dispatches arrived confirming pre-
vious reports, the excitement Was intense. Al
parties express q determination To uphold the
government in enforcing the laws and maintain
ing the supremacy OF the national flag.
|, Richmond, Va, Sunday April IA.
There are great demonstrations of joy here
During the night, party hoisted the Southern
flag on the Capitol. Ii was subsequently re-
moved by tine guard.
Richmond, April l3.
| In Convention, Messrs. Carlisle and Early, de
precated the action of South Carolina, in firing
on Sumter, and expressed devotion TO the Stars
. aud Stripes. Secessionists replied, applaudinG
. the gallantry of South Carolina, and claimed thai
r whatever the Convention did, the State woulc
90 out of the Union. The Governor communi
Gated dispatch from Gov. Pickens, giving al
r account OF the bombardments saying: Their,
2 is furious fire on US from Sumter, but We will
take the fort and can sink the feet. II there il
q an attempt TO land elsewhere, We can whip them
: We have nearly 1900 of the best troops in the
world. and reserve of 200. We will triumph
: or perish. Let me know what Virginia will do
In debate, it was said the Southern arm,
! would march through Virginia, and thousand
t would join
h New York, April IA.
The Times Charleston correspondent Jas
per-" has been arrested as a spy, and ordered 4
> quit the State.
IS Buffalo, Sunday, April IA.
Accounts received from numerous Easter
cities, represent that intense excitement exists
The militia are volunteering their services, an
, general determination is manifest to support tn
government.