The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-20

me 1otn Gay OF Aprl, A. y. 1861.
.asigned)9 RICHARD YATES.
By order Of the Governor.
o. M A. n. HATCH, Sec'y Of State.
Union Deanonssrassons.
SrlsHesI11s IA, april l6.--Thsre ID great
excitement here on the War question. without
regard 70 party. The people stand BY the Gov
srnment and will respond heartily to the Presi
dents call for volunteers Several companies are
now being organized here. A grand meeting of
the people is arranged for tomorrow night. at
which AcClennand, Trumbull and others will
speak. Gov. Gutes viii issue cail for ak reei.
ments Of State volunteers tomorrow. The Leg.
islxture will convene in extraordinary session on
the 2Sd. : ....5--.
SrERLNo, ILL.,, April 15.-The excitement is
intense. A meeting 10 called for tomorrow for
the purpose OF enrolling volunteers.
JACKSONVILLE, Ill, April 1.-THE war news
was received With profound sensation. large
Union meeting was held to- night, in which both
Democrats and Republicans participated. Our
Representative Col John A. NcClernand, made
. glorious Union speech. New members are join
ing our military companies in large numbers.
BUFFALO, April l5.-The news Of the past few
days has caused great feeling in this city. A
meeting this evening at the Court House was
largely attended, and some hundred here have
enlisted for immediate service. Enlistmepts are
actively progressing. Tomorrow night meet
ing OF citizens to sustain the Government ID
called. Willard Fillmore will preside.
BosroN, April ia requisition was received
by the Governor this morning for 1000 troops to
report in Washington for duty, forthwith. In &C.
cordance with this q council was held, and the
Sd, 4th, 9th and 9Th regiments Of Infantry were
ordered 70 assemble on the common tomorrow ",
for the purpose Of drafting the number required.
The most intense excitement exists among
military men, and many who have served as Off.
GERS in the Mexican War are particularly anxious
to get power to raise companies or enlist in the
ranks Of those companies. D. - &h4
DErRoIr, April l6.-An immense citizens
meeting vas held to-day to consider the present
state Of public affaira Party issues are buried
and our people are Q unit for the maintenance
Of the Government. Volunteer companies are
enrolling throughout the State to be held in
readiness for any emergency. Gov. Blair ex-
pected to Call an extra session Of the Legislature
Immediately. 7ss ..... ,s.-r
WASHINGTON, April 16.-Hon. John Covode
offered for Curtin $4,000 Of the loan author
lied BY Pennsylvania to equip the troops order.
ed by that State. A delegation of Pittsburg
merchants have made q similar tender. Eho
PHILADELPHIA, April 1s, 3p. m.-The excite
ment in this city has subsidized. At the various
military rendezvous volunteers are enlisting ra-
pidly, especially among the German population.
NEW YoRK, April l5.-The steamship Phila-
delphia is rapidly loading with guns and NUM-
tons and may carry troops South. She is near
ly ready for sea.
A meeting Of citizens was held to-day and ar
rangements made for public meeting to sas
tain the Government Resolutions were also
adopted in favor of putting the State Militia
upon war footing and requesting the State lie.
gislature to appropriate adequate funds imme.
diately.
"A number Of volunteer company's are to be
armed, and General Wade Of the Scott Light
Guards, is expected to assist in the organization,
Of which he will have the command. Col. Ben
nett's 18th regiment, (Brooklyn,) says it will
support the government to man. Orders have
been received from Washington to fill up the
Federal regiments as speedily as possible.
The Recruiting Offices are crowded with ap-
plicants. It, is stated that Gov. Alden of New
Jersey will, in few day, tender the Federal au-
thOrities several thousand troops
+, INDIANoPoLls Ind, April 1.-THE excitement
continues undated. Recruiting has been brisk
all day. Private military companies are filed
and othersare forming. A flying artillery COM
pany was organized tonight. The Governor is
hourly receiving offers OF troops from all parts
Of the State. =. a7s b-
PIrrsBuRa, April l5.-The war news has Gre
ated intense excitement here, and business has
been almost suspended since Saturday. The
Presidents Proclamation has thoroughly aroused
the military spirit, and several Companies volun-
teered to sustain the integrity of the Union.
IT, % tharo 70 q
City Hall, opened by the Mayor, who introduced
the venerable VIM. Wilkins as President.
Resolutions declaring undying fealty to the
Union-approving of the course of the Legisla.
tive and Executive branches of the State Gov
eminent, in responding to the call of the Presi-
notwithstanding all partzan feeling and pledg-
ing their lives, fortunes and sacred honor in de-
fence of the Union and appointing committse OF
public safety were adopted unanimously. Also
. resolution approving Of the action of the Phil
adelphia Banks in the prompt offer Of money to
the government. +.-.
The meeting was addressed by Judge Wilkins,
s. NJ Marshal, Hon. P. G. Shannon, DR.. McCook,
Ex-Gov. johnson, A. w. LOOMS, and others;
citizens of all parties which elected immense az
plause. The meeting adjourned with three
cheers for the Union, Constitution and enforcing
the laws.
MILWAUKEE, April l5.-The war news recei-
we'd by telegraph creates intense excitement
here, and all through the State.
Many influential men have rendered their SER
vices TO the Governor. 8s-lst q. lisga.s
In the Legislature the motion to adjourn was
rescinded, and an Extraordinary session Is now
being held on the state of the country. y
The bill to put the State on q war footing
passed both houses on Saturday.
TOLEDO, April IAN immense gathering Of
citizens of all parties is being held tonight to
press sympathy with the Government Arrange.
ments are being made to call volunteers. Great
excitement prevails and determination to stand
by the Government
News About Sumter.
WASHINGTON, April l5.-When Major Ander.
sons quarters were burning General Beauregard
sent officers Of assistance before the white flag
was run up. Senator Wigfal received the
sword of Major Anderson and returned it to him.
The feet is still off Charleston.
CHARLESTON, April l4.-The Steamer Nash
vile, from New York arrived here at 8 o'clock,
Saturday morning
An eye witness Of the firing on Friday night,
says it was terically grand, and reached climax
at 10 at night, wnen the sky was over cast by
rain clouds. The streets were filled with peo-
pie nearly all night, also covering the house tops.
shipping, and every available place. Towards
morning the firing diminished A few random
shots only were fred aud replied to only occa-
40, . lly hv Sumtar When the fro and sp,oto