Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-22


: gal, and saying that he could not make his sew.
: enty.fve thousand troops efficient till after the
meeting Of Congress. He proposed that Kentucky
! sent herself TO Congress on the 4th OF July,
and through her Senators and Representatives
protest against the settlement of the present diff
Q fculies by the sword; meanwhile, that Ken
tuckyIcall Convention to aid her Congressman in
presenting such protest. Should that fail, the
honor, interest and duty of Kentucky unite her
: with the South.
Governor Magofin did not call tho Legisla
ture together for the 9th instant, as reported
in our newspapers. A proclamation therefor
was drawn, but not issued.
:. The authorities of Louisville, New Albany
and Jacksonville, are forming military alli-
ance to preserve the peaceable stGtus between
the three cities, and to sustain amcable relations
In any event. Home guards for this purpose
are organizing this evening.
l LOUISVILLE, April 20.-A reliable private dis.
patch from Nashville states that Tennessee is
almost unit. A full regiment will bo organ
lied by Tomorrow night No Union companies
In Nashville.
0swEGo, April 20.-The Common Council Of
Oswego have unanimously voted $4,000 for
the relief of the families of those who enlist
for the war.
WASHINGTON, April l9.-The Mayor has ia.
sued q proclamation calling on the citizens to
observe peace and refrain from anything that
might interrupt the quiet of the city.
PAISEsvILLE, April 20.-The Bank of Geauga
tenders q loan to the State of from $4,000 to
$4,000.
BosToN, April 2l.-The meeting in State
street continued from 10 A. NJ. till night. The
enthusiasm was unparalleled.
Eosrnpn Anru 81 -EY .prosidapt piorca
made speech coDjuring the people to uphold |
the old flag, and be true to their country.
LEAvENwoRTH, April 2l.-20OO stand of arms
have been furnished to citizens of Leavenworth
from the ursenal at Fort Leavenworth, and the
commanderiof the Fort has,acoepted the services
OF 5000 volunteers of this city to guard the
arsenal, pending the arrival of troops from Fort
Kearney ALI quiet here, save preparations for
possible contingencies.
Sr. JOSEPH, April 2l.-To.day q secession flag
was unfurled and carried through the streets by
mounted company, after which it was raised
In the Market Square, without disturbance or
excitement Considerable excitement ia mani.
Tested and secession is the prevailing sentiment.
KANSAS CRY, Mo, April 2O.-The Missouri
ans seized the U. s Arsenal at Liberty, at 10
A. M, and garrisoned it with 100 men.
An immense secession meeting Was held hero
to-day. Thousands from the adjoining counties
were present. The prominent places displayed
secession flags.
PrrTsBURoH, April l9.-Tho American En-
sign was displayed from the Catholic Cathedral
Of st. Paul's to-day. This 10 one of the largest
Churches in the United States. The Irish citi- (
zens are rapidly volunteering. t
BosroN, April 20.-The 5th Massachusetts,
Regiment and Boston Flying Artillery start for
Washington this evening.
There 10 to be public meeting in State
street on Sunday morning, to raise a volunteer
regiment. The call for the meeting Is headed
BY Fletcher Webster.
ToLEDo, April 20.-The war excitement very
high here. Ten companies will be ready to
eave next week. Five thousand dollars arc
subscribed to support the families Of volunteers.
ROCHESTER, April 2O.-$2O 900 were voted
FOR the families Of soldiers.
RALEIGH, N. c., April 20'-The Executive
Council In session thought the Legislature
should be convened in ten days. g
WILMINGTON, April 2l.--'Tis generally be-
ieved that recontre between Fort McHen-
y and Baltimore had taken place, but TO what
extent is not known.
A message has been received here, stating
that prominent men of the Border States have
asked for cessation of hostilities, with view q
10 compromise.
New YoRK, April 22-Throughout Vermont
'egimens are being raised and money given
or the support Of the Government. Cities and
owns are in blaze of excitement.
BosToN, April 2l.-Fletcher Webster, son Of
Daniel Webster, addressed a vast meeting on
State street. The meeting was intensely enthu- =
iastio. He has raised q regiment, to be COM I
handed by himself. l.t
TaoY, N. Y, April 2l.-To-day Gen. Wool 6
leaves for New York: He will make tn It city
he head quarters for Department of the East
New 0RLEANs, April 20.-The steamship
Star Of the West has just arrivedat the bar from "
Indianola. She was taken there as a prize to a
he Confederate States.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, April 2O.-Hon. David
Walker, President of the Arkansas Convention, A
so-dsy, in accordance with provisions of the
Convention, issued call requiring the Conyen- L
lion to re-assemble on the 9th Of May.
CArRo, Ill.,, April 2O.-The dispatch of Mr.. a
Douglas to the Union men of ST. Louis has
completely ailenced the secession feeling in
Egypt. Il
In almost every town in Southern Illinois, n
are organizing to fight for the Union. I
PHlLADELPHlA, April 22.--Hon. Morris Lowry, a
special messenger from Washington, says he
witnessed the scenes after the fight in Baltimore,
and that history will record that, although hun.
dred Massachusetts troops were levelled BY mis-. !
,iles and arms wrested from them, they did not /
Gre till commanded by the Mayor of Baltimore. I
Mr.. Lowry went to Washington, and communi.
GATED personally with Cameron and Gen. Scott, y
who were totally unprepared for such news, A '
Cabinet meeting was'called. He told the Presi-
dent that Gov. Hicks was in the hands of the
mob. c
NEW YoRK, April 2l.--Mayor Alberger, of i
Buffalo, who has been several months in Balti-
more, arrived here to-day, with several other
gentlemen, having chartered canal boat They
report the condition of the city fearful--streets
houses loop holed for musketry, ev-
cry gun store emptied.
The Board of Stock Brokers made o further
donation. of $3.50 to the members individually
Of the 69th Qrish) Regiment. Messrs. VIM. &
]. O'Brien, Brokers and Bankers, 90 Wall street,
gave the 69th Regiment, to day, $500.
PHILADELPHIA, April 22--The bearer OF dis
patches from the President to Gen. Patterson
has arrived. He says the Capital is eato from
any attack that can be made. This messenger
travelled part of the way on foot, passing him.
self of as o Methodiat preacher. He says that
Baltimore was quiet on Sunday morning No
cannonading had been heard. Perfect reign Of
terror. The Union men were obliged to sue.
cumb to the mob.
NEW YoRK, April 22.---A corpora ton has
been formed by leading citizens creating per-
manent national patriotic fund, for care and