The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1861-04-20

money, and appointing commission to as
certain the efficiency of the Cleveland mill
tary. The greatest unanimity prevailed, and
the speeches were constantly interrupted by
Wild cheers and responses.
Similar proceedings and q large meeting
vas held at Norfolk, Ohio.
The citizens meeting in Cincinnati Tues
dav night, was an immense affair. Men OF
ALI parties participated. and bat one feeling
vas manifested, and.thas was to sustain the
Stars and Stripes a. all hazards. Great ac-
.iy,,y preyailed among the military, and all
the Companies are fast filing their ranks.
The Home guard for the defense Of the city
will consis. of 10, 900 men. and Is fast filing
up. The merchants have stopped shipping
goods to the South.
A. Springfield, H., there is great excite.
ment on the war question, without regard
TO party. The people stand BY the Govern
ment and will respond heartily to the
prstiden,'s call for volunteers. Several
com panies are now being organized here.
Governor Yates has issued proclamation
eonvepiny the legislature on the I'D inst,
and has issued call for SIX regiments OF
State volunteers.
The Alton wager; a FIRST class company.
here rendered their services to Gov. Yates.
A. Detroit Mich, an immense citizens
meeting was held to consider the present
affairs. Party issues are buried, and our
peopla are a uni, for the maintenance OF the
Government. Volunteer companies are en-
rolling throughout the State, TO be in read
mess for any emergency.
At Adrian Mich, a large and enthusiastic
meeting assembled on short notice, IRE
| specsiye Of party. Resolutions were unan'
imously adopted, expressing sympathy with
the Administration, and recommending thai
| Government adopt such measures as viii
enable Michigan to cooperate with the
other States in maintaining the perpetuity
of the institutions beaueathcd BY. cur an
csstors.
A similar meeting was held in Hudson.
Michigan.
At Wilmington, North Carolina, the
proclamation was received contemporary
and with Indignation. Union men denounce
the Administration. There is great rejoic'
ing at the surrender of Sumpter.
| JEFF Davis answer to Lincoln is as fol
lows:
Sort Sumpter is ours, and nobody hurt
with Paixhnn and Pe,ard, We tender old
Abe our Beauregard."
The Union pledge in Philadelphia was, or
Monday, receiving the signatures OF al
classes Of citizens. II responds to the Presi.
dents proclamation, and declares an unal-
| terable determination to sustain the Gov
e, nment- throwing aside all differences OF
| political opinions. A Lancaster dispatch OF
Wednesday says volunteering Is brisk. The
| Judges and members of the bar, after q
speech by Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, renewed
their oath to support the contribution
| There was call for meeting onN ednes-
day.
Ex-President Buchanan exhibits great
interest in the news from the South, aud
participates in the expression OF determin-
alton to sustain the Government.
Senator Biger has pronounced in favor
of sustaining the Government at all hazards.
The Ringgold flying artillery of Reading,
Capt. James Mcknight, $50 men, with four
field pieces, received requistion from the
Governor this Wednesday, morning 20 set
out this evening at six O'Clock, for Harris
burgh.
At Philadelphia yesterday, Wednesday,
B. &. Walmouth and l.. p. Ashmead, form
erly Leutenants in the U. S. navy, who re-
signed years ago on account OF entering
into other avocations, have rendered their
services to the Secretary of the Navy,
prompted by love for the Union.
The patriotic declaration of Gov. Hicks
(of Marylan for the Union, has kindled
great enthusiasm. Enlistment for volunteers
is proceeding speedily. 5000 have already
been enrolled, which is more than the quota
required from Philadelphia, while the exempt
volunteers by age, are forming reserve
guards for the protection of the city. In
teligence from Harrisburg states that more
than 10000 have already been accepted.
The Legislature has passed law making
connivance with the enemies, punishable by
fine Of $500 and ten years imprisonment.
The Mayer Of Philadelphia has issued q
Proclamation that Treason against the Union
will not be permitted. He asks the citizens
to make known every person aiding the
enemy by enl!sting. giving munitions or
provisions.
Union men in Washington from North
Cameron that the refusal of the Governors
of those States to respond with troops to the
Presidents requisiton, misrepresented the
people Of those States. Mr.. Cameron
promptly replied that the services of lnde-
pendent Companies would be received.
New Hampshire responds to the Presi-
dent. proclamation, and will furnish the
troops required. The Concord Union Bank
has rendered loan of $40, 900 to the Gov
ernor; and all the directors, with the cash.
Ter, agree to contribute 800 each TO the
support of such mems families as fall in
defending the flag of their country.
The Legislature of Rhode Island has
passed bill authorizing the raising Of a
regiment. 1t is understood that $500, 00C
will be appropriated. The Pocasset Bank
has rendered S25 200 to the Governor foi
military purposes.
The Merchants Bank of New Haven has
rendered to the Governor % 900 for use Of
the State in supporting the National Govern
ment. The Elm City Bank Of New Haver
has rendered to the Governor $4,000
towards meeting the national emergency
with liberty to draw at sight.
Maryland responds promptly to the Presi
dents proclamation, and Baltimore regi
meut has already rendered its services. Gov
| Hicks of Maryland. was waited upon at hi
hotel by company of Governors Guards
who Informed him that they had come tt
| sing the "Stdr Spdngied Banner with him
| The Governor expressed pleasure at th'
visit, and said be was too hoarse to join
them. but was still under the Stars and
Stripes. The Star Spangled Banner wa:
then sung. The Governor then thanked tbs
visitors for the courtesy and said he hopee
the song would be sung on all fitting occa
sions forever. The Union must be preserved
A voice, "Governor you have done your
duty so far" Governor, "Yes, and Intend
doing So" Voices, 1--WE will stand by you
Governor" Much enthusiasm was mani
tested.
An enthusiastic meeting Of those opposed
to Lincoln's war policy was held in Louis
Vile on Tuesday. About 5000 were pres
ent. Resolutions were unanimously adopted
that Kentucky would not permit the march.
ing of troops against the Confederates
States, but share the latter's destiny if wal
must come, sympathizing with all patriotic
citizens in the free States, and endorsing
Cnrsr,nr Nannrn ma resuonsa To Searatary