Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-20
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MARrIrspuRc VA. April 10 The VlfRinil
troops Numbering 1900, ,'have possession ci tn,
town of Harper's Ferry. Cannon are placed or
adjacent hills, and soldiers are distributed in al
directions It is said there is not Union mar
there. The train was stopped to search for troops
that might be on the way to the arsenal, but af'
ter examination was allowed to proceed.
DAYTON, o., April l9th.-A rifle company
was organized here Yesterday, under command
of Captain Childs, consisting of 85 picked men
out of 1877 which were offered. The company
started for Columbus at noon to-day amid the
cheers OF large crowd of citizens. "Home
Guards" are being formed in the city. One
company is to be formed OF men over As years of
age, under command Of Edward w. Davis, Esq.
New YoRK, Arril 19.-W ashington dispatches
say the rebellion is very formidable. Several
Northern men have been expelled from Rich
mond, narrowly escaping with their lives. The
Confederate flag was flying. Sherard Clemens
was held there as prisoner.
Commodore Paulding says Gospors Navy Yard
can be held against l0, 900 men.
GREENsBuRo, Ind, April l9.-One company
of volunteers has been raised here, anaanother
will be formed. The excitement is intense, the
war spirit pervadng ell classes. Money is
freely contributed for the support Of the fami-
lies of those who go. Home Guards Of those
over military age, will be formed Immediately.
Hon. William Cumback enllsts as q private in
the first company. fgtNN sMt4
WAsHINeroa, April 19.-On inquiry at the
Post Office Department, 1t is ascertained that
no measures are in progress for disseminating
any of the Southern mails. On the contrary,
the contractors from that section recently here
have arranged for facilitating their transporta.
tion. The Post Master General has discre.
ton to suspend them only in cases of obstruc-
ton.
MONTGOMERY, April l9-The demand for the
loan of the Confederate States was so great that
President Davis has determined to offer the
whole $4,000, 900 The amount already sub
scribed exceeds $15,0000OO The books were
closed to-day, and the smaller Gums had pref
erence over the larger ones. T't
BosroN, April I9.--The Fifth Regiment is
under orders, and will leave for Washington by
Monday next. It wi number 10000 men.
4 The reports, this P. NJ, from Baltimore, cause
fearful excitement, but it is hoped that the ac-
counts are exaggerated
BosToN, April 19.-Tbe Common Council
last night appropriated $40 600 to provide for
soldiers oDlistng from Boston.
The Lowell city government has appropriated
So 600 for soldiers families.
The Collector at this port received orders
from Secretary Chase not to grant clearaDces
to any vessels for ports south of Maryland.
The project for coast guard for Massachu-
sets will undoubtedly be carried out.
AUGUSTA, Ga, April ia Rhode Islander,
and an old citizen Of this place, issued n order
this morning to uniform and equip, at his own
expense, 80 volunteers to 60 to war. The COM
piny has been organized, and will be ready 10
march in ten days.
NEWARK, April 19.-The Newark Guards,
one hundred men, Capt. McDougal, left for CO.
lnmbus at4:3O this afternoon. A vust crowd
to witness their departure. A com
pany OF Cavalry is forming Also Home
Guard
UTICA, o., April 19-Rev. Warren Swift,
Presbyterian minister of excellent abilities and
reputation, has enlisted and start
ed for Columbus this morning.
New YORK, April 20.-The steamers Poca-
lontas and Philudelphis go to Washington.
The Harriet Lane sailed this morning for the
same place
WILMINGTON, DEL, April ia great Union
meeting was held TO night. Resolutions were
passed, and volunteers enrolled for the protec.
lion Of home and to sustain the Union.
PHILGDELPmA, April ia special Wash
ngton dispatch says the Massachusetts regi-
ment has arrived, and report 30 killed.
New ORLEANS, April l9-The Crusader was
toe only United States war vessel at Key West
on the l2.h.
The Texas authorities have fitted out the Mat.
ngorda as war steamer, to intercept the Star
of the West.
The citizens of Brasher City have seized two
schoonera, laden with ship timber, valued at
$50, 600, for the Brooklyn and Charlestown Navy
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