The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-16
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the Union.
Tonight an immense gathering at thu
City Hall was opened by the Mayor, whC
introduced the venerable VIM. wilkins, a
President of the meeting. About 25 Vice
Presidents.
Resolutions declaring undying fealty tC
the Union, approving the course of the Leg.
islative branches of the State, in respond
ing to the call of the President, disregarding
all party feeling, and pledging the lives
fortunes, and sacred honors for the Union,
appointing a committee of public safety,
were unanimously adopted. Also resolu-
ton approving of the action of the Phila-
delphia banks, for their prompt offer OF
money to the Government.
The meeting was addressed by Judge
Wilkins, Thos. NJ. Marshall, Hon. P. O..
| Shannon, DR.. McCook, Ex-Gov. Johnston,
A. W LOOMS, and other prominent citizens
of all parties, elected immense applause.
The meeting adjourned with three cheers
for the Constitution, the Union, and the en-
forcement of the laws.
PHILADELPHIA, April 15th.-There is still
much excitement about the Palmetto Flag
/ Office The whole square is blocked up
with people. The Mayor and police have
possession of the building. A large Amer
lean flag is suspended across the street.
/ Some damage has been done to the interior
| by the mob. II would have been entirely
torn out but for the interference of the
Mayor.
PHILADELPHIA, April 15.--The following
| is a speech that was made by Mayor Henry
to the excited mob which threatened the
Palmetto Flag building this morning.
FELLOW CoUNTRYMEN BY the grace of
Almighty God, treason shall never rear its
head or have foot-hold in Philadelphia
Immense cheering.) 1 call upon you as
American citizens to stand by your flag and
protect it at all hazards-at the point of the
bayonet if necessary. And l call upon all
good citizens who love their country and its
flag, to testify their loyalty by going to
their respective places of abode, leaving to
the constituted authorities of the city, the
task of protecting the peace, and prevent
ing every act which could be construed into
treason to their country.
The Mayor then raised the Stars and
Stripes.
PHILADELPHIA, April 18th, 3 P. M.--The
excitement in this city has subsidized. At
the various military rendezvous volunteers
are enlisting rapidly, especially among the
German population.
INDIANAPOLIS, April l5th.-The excite
ment continues undated Recruiting brisk
all day. All private military companies
filled, and others forming. Flying artillery
company organized tonight. Governor
hourly receiving offers of troops from all
parts of the State.
INDIANAPOLIS, April l4.-Gov. Morton is
in possession of information from all parts
of the State, indicating that volunteer COM
panies are forming everywhere. That 3d.
900 men can be relied on to defend the Ma
tioual flag.
INDIANA POLLS, April 15.-Gov. Morton
will issue proclamation tomorrow, calling
for six regiments for immediate service.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, April IS The recent
war news creates intense excitement, and
volunteers are enrolling rapidly. The Stars
and Stripes are displayed everywhere, and
the streets are crowded with people. The
general feeling, irrespective of party, is that
the Administration must and shall be sus-
tanned at all hazards.
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, April l5.-Col. W. NJ
McCarty of this county,a staunch Democrat
made very forcibIe and eloquent speech in |
this city on Saturday night in favor of an
earnest support of the government. There |
Is " NC Il L4VOLAilR Ut AuC SCuLb 14uuSC LO~
night for the purpose of raising volunteers. |
RICHMOND, Ind, April Tremendous
excitement here. There is a mass meeting |
of citizens, irrespective of party. Volunteer |
companies parading the streets. The Quak- |
ers are turing out. An address was made |
by a prominent Democrat, who promises to |
wade through seas of blood in support of |
the Administration and the Stars and |
Stripes.
GREENCAsTLE, Ind, April 15.-Great ex-
element. The stars and stripes are unfurl- |
ed from the Union Block. The streets are /
crowded News looked for anxiousy.- |
Drums beating tonight for volunteers. The |
war feeling stands out in bold relief.
WILMINGTON, Ohio, April 15.-Great ex-
element here on the reception Of the news I
of the surrender of Sumter. A large and |
enthusiastic meeting was held several pat
riotic speeches were made, and resolutions |
unanimously adopted in favor of sustaining |
the government at whatever cost. The star /
spangled banner now floats from the Court |
House and other buildings.
A company of volunteers is being formed. |
The excitement is on the increase.
TOLEDO, April ia large and enthusi-
astic meeting was held here Saturday night,
expressing sympathy for the government
Arrangements have been made for calling
out volunteers. Great excitement. The
people are determined to stand by the gov
eminent.
HAMILTON, O., April 15.-There is an en-
thusia-5tic meeting at Beckets Hall tonight
Resolutions were passed, and speeches
strongly sustaining the government were
made. The universal sentiment of the peo-
pie is, that the disgrace heaped upon the
Star Spangled Banner by traitors must be
wiped out.
XENIA, O., April I5.-Green county all
right for the support of the government.
One gentleman subscribed $1,000 to arm
and equip the volunteers, and any amount
of money and men can be had.
A meeting will be held tomorrow for
the enrolment of volunteers. Intense ex-
element. Political parties are entirely ig-
nored.
LOUISVILLE, April I5.-The recent news
has considerably paralYzed the people, and