The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-17
WAR MOVEMENTS IN THE METROPOLIS
THE CRISIS IN THE CITY.

WHAT rs THOUGHT OF THE WAR, MAYOR WOOD,
MAJOR ANDERSON AND SECESSION.
In the whole catalogue of ways and there is
single agency potent in repressag do aad erthu
siasm than a good old fashioned rain Yesterday
afforded good Illustration of this truth. The natural
consequence very evident falling oT in toe out door
excitement respecting the alarming condition of the
try and preparations for the inevitable strife coming
There weIe no groups be at the stree,
discussing the policy OF the North the policy OF the
South enthusiastic gatherings visible in the Park and
other public squares decaimng against secession,
on the previous days, urging the necessity OF rally
ing 10 the support OF "Od Abe his vigorous effort TO
maintain the Union nvioate and to bring back TO their
ancient fidelity the truant members of this glorious
public But let not for instant be supposed from
anything written above that the impression is intended
to be conveyed that there any decrea in the patr
otic ardor Of the people. The came deep feeling was
evinccd but the for its exhibition necessarily
Shifted If the apprehension OF wet jackets and soied
beavers repressed the outdoor ebutons II only helped
to make the indoor displays more animated. The bar
rooms hotels, restaurants railroad cars, stages and
public Offices presented q lively picture Of excited hu
manity In all its unnumbered varieties and odd phases
Men slipped their hot steaming toidies and uttered
confused thoughts about knocking JEFF. Davis and
his Cabinet into that somewhat obsolete article Of
attire commonly known by the euphonous name Of
"cocked hat;' hungry patriots discussed savory
viands and talked Of pounding South Carolina into
mincemeat; genuine Havanas were pulled at, while
misty alusiops made TO the smoke Of battle and
the conaagration Of Sumter; the sound OF popping
corks from champagne bottles somehow or other got
mixed up with excamations concerning pcpperng shots
explosive shells and bursting grenades, while the
conversation OF all classes OF the community from the
clergyman and editor down 10 the Alderman, was
strongly seasoned with alusons 10 gunpowder, MI
ME rifles, marching battalons, cannonades, &c. II Is
not little singular too, that the feeling appeared 10 be
all one sided that s fhc side Of the heaviest artillery
Considering the numbers which acknowledged allegiance
to the peace party few weeks day ago. this revo
luton in public opinion something Of enigma, unles
IL TO be explained by the settled conviction at which
people have arrived that pacific propositions have been
exhausted and the only alternative now left is an appeal
to arms. This is undoubtedly the true solution.
The Presidents proclamation Mayor Woods proclama'
on and the proclamation from Governor Morgan rehtive
to the calling out OF the militia, extensively can
vasscd by the people.
Everything about the city indicates that deep war
spr has been evoked The stars and Stripes are seen
floating all the public buildings, and extraordina-
ry demand for Union flags has all at made itself per-
calls made upon them for the national colors We
understand that Mr. A. I. Stewart Is 70 display an i'm
mense flag, thirty feet In length, from his building this
day Many other buildings are TO hoist the stars and
ctripes also.