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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
The war Feeling.

The col. quiet people Of the RessrTC
are fully aroused at last. The news of
the a-ge and fall Of Fort Sumter, of the
call for troops by the President. of the
shooting down. in esld blood Of loyal troops
passing quietly through Baltimore under
TIE orders Of Government, the burning of
bridges, stopping Of railroad trains. and
ks-the imminent danger of Washington
Gts, following close upon the heels of the
rest hare stirred the blood Of every man
wAe has a spark Of honor in him. Meth
er Blood nor treasure viii be wanting when
the hour Of trial comes; both will be pour
ed out as free, Is water to preserve the
government Of our fatber-land. All men
have. and al they are. they owe to the
eosssitatioo, the government and the laws.
WithOut this protection no man could have
acquired and held property, and without
them his own person and life could not
have been protected. And now all good
citizens are ready to give not only their
money. bat their lives if necessary, 70 sup
port the free institutions under which they
have Lived and prospered. There ara no
traitors here. Political parties are extinct
The earthquake which is making this land
70 tFsnble4fron center to circumference has
swallowed them up. Men talk no more of
''Ou parry" but say. "the onion. it must
ssd ssaz Be preserved"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Kentucky view Of the Crisis.

fFrOm The Frankfort Common wealth.
If civil war has commenced, we wish it
distinctly understood that We are for the
United States Government. We don't
like Lincoln, and never did, but he is only
a four year affair. We hope and believe
that the United States Government is per-
maneyt. God bless the old stars and
stripes, We had rather die defending
them than to live q thousand years under
a rattlesnake, pelican or skunk's misery
flag.
The attack on Fort Sumter was bastard.
ly and cowardly in the extreme. True,
Lincoln should have kept his promise and
surrendered the fort, but his non-action
was no excuse for the attack of the South
ern COnfederacy. Eight thousand men at
tack seventy-six worn out soldiers and de-
feat them. Wonderful The proves Of
the ]. D. C~onfederacy is bow established
beyond a doubt 1t is not safe for any
rabbit to, 60 down there now. They would
kill him in a minute .a
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Railway Matters-A. and G. W. Rail.
Road-NeW Arranpement.

A meeting Of the Board of Directors Of
the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad.
was held at this place on Thursday last,
the 4th inst. 1t was a full and important
meeting, and much interest was felt by
the friends Of the road in its doings and
results. Matters Of great importance
were brought up for its action. Among
others. the entire road in our part of the
State IS so far completed. that the settle
ment between the contractors and compa-
ny was under consideration, and resulted
in a final and satisfactory settlement to
all Parties-the company receiving the
road from the contractors From this
date. therefore, the former take the whole
c ntrol of the works in this State.
The continuation of the liue in Pennsyl-
vania, to a junction with the Sunbury &
Erie Road. is to be prosecuted without de-
lay. Chief Engineer Kennard left our
place on Friday last for New York. to has
ten the immediate shipment of the balance
of the rails. necessary to the completion
of this road to that point.
The further prosecution of the enter
prise in Pennsylvania and Ohio. to a con-
nection with the Cleveland roads. and to
Akron. will be urged without delay, under
the new contracts now closed by the COM
panies with J mes McHenry, ESQ.,, of Liv-
fool, England. The work is to be un-
der the immediate direction of Mr.. Ken
nard. as Engineering Chief of the compa-
ny, and DR.. S. w. StreatOr, Esq, the late
contractor, as Superintendent of the works.
Mr.. Kennard hopes to open the road for
traffic to Cleveland and Akron. Ohio. ear
ly in the Fall, which he will no doubt be
able to do, as he will be promptly and full
iy sustained BY the able capitalists in Eng
land. France and Spain.
We cannot close this article. without a
slight tribute to the worth and abilities Of
the late contractor. DR.. Streator. of Cleve-
land, Ohio. Since 1853, when he threw
his energies into this great enterprise, in
connection with the lamentcd Mr.. Doolit-
tie, he has been unremitting in his efforts
to hasten its successful completion.
And for more than a year past. with an
extended line of works on his hands alone,
he has met all its great demands and per-
plexities with singular ability, patience,
energy and success. He has mingled with
our citizens. and in all his transactions,
been remarked for kindness of tanner,
punctuality in every engagement, and the
universal trankness and urbanity of a gen.
tlcman We know of no dissenting voice
to this statement DIR. s., we regret to
say. will be henceforth occupied further
west on the line of the road, and less a.
mong US His services were demanded By
the exigencies of the road, and Mr. Ken
naFd and the company were determined "a
avail themselves Of his superior acquaint-
ance with the work. and his eminent facil.
titles for fdrthering its prcgress.-Jdmes
t0HoR IN Y. Journal.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
a Maryland view of the Crisis.

. The Baltimore American of Tuesday
says
j The Proclamation of the President call
ing for troops was an inevitable result Of
the fall of Sumter-nay it was inevitable
after the first shot that was aimed at its
walls. No sane man whatever his party.
could expect the Government to submit
quietly to the defeat and to wait for the re-
jOicing over the victory to subside in the
Confederate States. Secondly: Peace is
not possible 50 long as the seeded States
talk Of their flag floating from the dome
of the National Capitol" This is a threat,
not to the Republican party but. the na-
tion-to Virginia and North Carolina.
still in the Union, through whose territory
the Southern invading army must pass
and to Maryland, upon whose soil the Cap
-itol stands. Whatever sympathies these
States may have with their erring country
men, they are still a portion Of the Union.
and are Just as much bound to protect
the national flag. and to hold possession Of
the National Capitol as if they were on
the other side of the line.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Gov. Tod for the Union.

Amass meeting of the citizens of YOungs-
town vas held On Wednesday evening last
The Register says:
Hon. David Tod then addressed the
meeting in q speech replete with eloquent
thought and patriotic devotion to the CON-
mon country. He thought the present no
time to indulge in party recriminatiOn.-
Our country. flag and 6resides are in peril.
Political organizations should be lost sight
Of before the fact that the Government was
menaced by IN enemy pledged to disrupt
its peace, seize upon the federal capital,
and dishonor cur national ensign. The
President has done only what his oath re-
quired Of him, and it is the duty of the
people to sustain him when be calls for
support. as readily as though Andrew Jack
son had made the demand. He hoped that
NahOning county would not be found back
ward in this appeal for men and means to
sustain the Executive in thi. hour of peril.
The speech was frequently interrupted by
bursts of applause.
Just like David Tod. His heart is as
large as a meeting house,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
esA fbr Youngstown

Arousing meeting was held at Toubg-
iowa en Saturday evening; addresses we're
ns5se By Hons. David TSd and John Hatch
ms 4 subscription for the benefit Of the
families dv0iunteerz Wa5 started. MI.
Tod, HOrer II. Baldwin and Hugh Wick.
each subsasbdAlooo. Aconmittee was
spPointed 70 ASSESS every citizen Of Youngs-
town, and az As amount which each man
eight 30 Pey for tks purpose above men
Goed T. Fodis reported to have said
"sbe5 nust pay tic assessment or leave"
(Good Tor hizk
Tbs sum fixed for Youngstown Is SIS.
ooo. 70 k1sa ID. IN instaiiments Of ten
feg Ssus fit &1ll be needed
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
BURNETT HOUSE,
CINCINNATI, April 10,


ave in Cincinnati are in a crit
cal way to-day. One of the spies OF
this city that have been to Virginia
to soc how they felt at the Conven-
ton in Richmond, says that the Sc
e~ession men say that in Eve days Da-
Wis will have AN army on the hills OF
Newport and Covington, and com
mand this city. l -
Davis is known to have his spies in
this city, and some have had an invi-
tation to leave. a..l
TO nigh, a man from Virginia that
is stopping at this house, said to me.
[" Is your flag up" L said, "Yes."-
He asked, care ysu certain" @ Said
l 1T was there at sundown." He
replied, "You will think differently
in three days from now, and mark
my word ID
Nj. Saunders Zone of the propri-
etors) has furnished us all with arms
Nearly every one in the city has a
revolver with him, and the excitement
increases. Business is at q standistill,
and all are anxious to go to war We
hear the drum and fife from early
morning to night. 1t is impossible to
express the feeling existing here, To-
night there were about $4,000 men on
drill. Some companies go into camp
to-morrowj but what a men do
without arms? There are not enough
here fora regiment, and only three or
four cannoDs. On the other hand the
enemy can shell the city from the
hills. -"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Major AAdersOn's reception in New
apfse York.

y NNa 4VIk- a --
NEW York, April Ia-Maj. Anderson
landed at the battery and was received by
an immense crowd. His carriage was sur
rounded by the people who expressed, in
ehesrs and other demonstrations, their
congratulations; and he was followed by
an immense throRg through Broadway to
the BreEOort House, where he Joined his
wife ~
Anderson's brother officers express the
deepest Indignation at aspersions cast on
their brave commander.
Numerous friends waited on Anderson
and other Sumpter officers during this af-
~ternoon, aud the appearance Of any officer
or soldier from Sampler in the street was
the signal for q crowd and enthusiastic
cheers.
The Fifth Regiment paid their respects
70 Major Anderson this afternoon, to which
he responded from the balcony Of the Bre-
WORT House by returning a simple military
salute. amidst the cheers and v~ociferations
of thousands. Both the Major and his
OOMnuouu onoO INC S4EC-H01u CucCe9 VI
their gallant seige.
MAJOR KSDERsoS's OFFICIAL pIsPATcH.
The following is Maj. AndersOn's dis
patch to the Secretary of War
SIE Having defended Fort Sumpter
thirty-four hours. until quarters were en-
tirsly burned; main gates destroyed by
fire. the gorge wall seriously injured; mag
anime surrounded by fames and its door
closed from the effects Of heat; four bar
rels and three cartridges Of powder only
being available, and no provisions but
pork remaining. Iaecepted terms Of evac-
nation offered by Gen. Beauregard-being
the same offered by him on the 18th inst,
prior to the commencement of hostilitics-
and marched out Of the fort Sunday P. NJ,
l4th inst, with colors flying. drums beat
ing, bringing away company and private
property, and ~saluting my flag with fifty
guns.
JSigped1 RosEKr AxDrRsox,
los 4 Maj. LIST Artillery.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24

"Advioes from Montgomery state tina
offers Of volunteers of 1000 Indian war,
riOrs have been received from the west"
Lik~yi A few years ago, the Federal
Government spent years Of time and mil.
lions Of money to rsnoEe these Ind an.
from the lands Of their ancestors. to graft
fy the cupidity of the Shareholders, and tt
render their human ehattels more safe
Nov we ars gravely informed that thes'
same Indians are going to degrade them.
selves by fighting for their former Oppres
sors- Such balderdash viii not take. The
Indian has too much good sense to be
eangbt in such company. Indeed, if Oui
government would return the SeminOles to
Georgia and Florida, there would. proba.
bly,. Be no need fOrOther fCrce TO put down
secession in those StateA
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Men sd Money. at the Forth.

IA neWs Of ths sruing Of men, IN tt
Scrthen sHteA the efw of money, as 5
git spd asa loan 70 The Government. i.
Prfetiy overwhelming. The PreSidsut
called Ser fkoo0 mea At least half i
niIEos VII b sfered. Government asked
slosna eight millions More than cns
hundred nilEons have ksn sendered.-
While the southern uonfederacy have been
bElSg rs . Loan of IS R;IliOns-OEeTiDs
ib boras h Earops 20 be contemptuously
refused. and sOnaug its Own supporters to
tks thsa u suan parcels. and have yet
@lyg$ Has fT some eight millions. Al
As Esrth. m Eew York a single man,
{wm q AsoT.) oHsrs to the Government
four millions as : free gift and to loan il
Aen millions more.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Good for Pat.

An Irishman who arrived here day be.
fore yesterday from New Orleans. where
he had been residing all winter, stated
that he was forced 70 join the Confederate
troops in that city, but he gave them the
slip, and upon arriving in Cleveland he
heard that the Hib ernian Guards were en-
listing new recruits for the war, and he
Immediately vent and enrolled, saying that
he had a small matter to settle with the
ainnimy." Cerekand Leader.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
BIockading southern Ports.

.GeLLAN WASHINGTON, April b.
The President has issued a proclamation.
stating that there is an Instruction against
the Government in several States; that
laws for the collection of the revenue can
not be executed therein cOnfcrmable to the
constitution, which requires duties through
out the country to be uniform. They have
further threatened to grant pretended let
tiers of marque. l therefore deem it advi-
sable to set on foot a blockade; therefore
competent force viii be posted to prevent
the entrance and exit Of vessels from the
ports of the seeded States.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
EnhsduR.

Volunteering is going ca rapidly through
the county. In this town one company is
fasL. aud aere are almost enough volunteer:
already enlisted to form another. The fire
has. bat jsss began to barn in the c suntry.
asd before another ten days has elapsed
~ hsz little dssbt that Truubgl county
wzlSe sesdy = respond vida full regi-
peus HDecessag.
4t Ceanbua the RsserTe men have
bOastaEutsa b tie members from South
ern Ohio with a-Yeus Western Reserve men
eantslka and vOss tremendously. but they
wOnt fight Thsg. Kttls know the men
Of NVthen Ohio. The Reserve viii offer
mons volunteers 10 proportion to its pOpu-
iation. than any other part Of the State.
sndtbsyxiR give 40 geod 81 aOcsunt Of
3suHives If the time should cone when
5eif courage Is Put to the test
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
The following paragraph is from the

The following paragraph is from the
Houston, Texas. Patriot. of April 9Th:
The cOwardly eighteen millions" North.
told Us We should not kaUe the Onion
We did it openly and boldly, and they
humbly acknowledge our Government as a
necessity. They shouted the praises Of
the "stars and stripes and dared the "chi.
valry' to touch the sacred emblem
We have torn it down; we have placed in
its stead the flag of the Confederate States;
We have dared them to "coerce US, and re.
sent the insult; We have invited their vaun-
ted numbers to the field, but the Oniy cry
that eomes from the eraren dogs. is nlli-
tary necessitY"-give up the torts;"-
"lriAdraU The tro9ps"-et as "eat dirt
and Ire" 1t is s~icksning to think of ever
having lived in the same government with
such a people, but let US rejoice at our Sc
paration, and look southwark. The game
North is beneath contempt, while Mexico
invites US. by invasion Of Texas, to re-en-
act our former achievements.
The sole condition, it seems, upon which
We are to exist, is that We "eat dirt
La Us co1apromieW
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
walking Over his Dead Body.

The Montgomery Guards, when about
to leave Dayton for the war, inquired fol
Vallandigham, who pledged the South thai
the troops Of his district should march oy-
er his dead body In anticipation Of thi!
disagreeable passage Capt Nolan gave the
order to his company to hold their noses
an order not laid down in Scott or Har.
dee's tactics, but s~pringing, as all great
ideas do from the energency.-Cia. Cd.
zette.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Explosion of Oil Wells-Seven Msn
81 Killed-A Farm on Fire.

ERIE, Pa, April l6.--An awful catas-
trOphe happened here last night on the
Buchanan farm. in the oil regions. The
gasfrom a spOuting well took fire and ex-
killing seven men among them Mr..
Rouse. an ex-member of the Legislature.
The Buchanan farm. on which over 100
wells are yielding oil, isnOW in flames
caused by the ignition of the remaining
Wells The loss in ellis aderrieks, Sc. Is
immense.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
NE Tod artillery.

The Toe Aft;lie0 from YOungstoxp,
pssssa through this plaee.on their way t.
CseveIaSa yesterday. Alsrg crowd as
scnblsd AZ the depot when the train arrived
sBd gsse asee timcs three fOusing cheers
The soisBsssth stthis psa. row number.
irs teariy f#o-hrndred. marched down To
the d<po 70 greet their future comrades
The Artillery Co had a beautiful six Gag.
,As gin of the Yo1ngboSn ladiea
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
T~raitorous Proclamation of the Gov
n of Virginia.

ID RICHMOND. April 1S,-GOv. Letcher has
issued a proclamation, dated the 18th inst,
recognizing the independence of the Con-
federate States saysthe President has no
right to call an extraordinary force against
q foreign power, and believes that this i'm
proper exercise of force against the people
should belrepelled. He orders all the mil
tia to hold themselves in readiness for i'm
mediate service. .el r 2
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
OALE on z EsTATE.

- In pursuance Of an order Of the Probate co..:
OF Trumbuu county. Chic. issued TO me on me ~.
Say Of April A. ls61 I will ensr At Public sac on
The 20tA day Of Nay, Al 1901,
At the premises, bsTEsss the hSura Of ~, eeso1k
n. and 3 o'clock P A. the following deseri9se
Estate, 70 wit: situate In the toSnsnip o. ~ ~
nd Bounded as follows. 70 via: east ~ fnphe n.s
way, north b. lands owned ~ Joh1 snieef' - y
lands Of Jacob Kepner and SAnss 49, 10 ~
80 N sapd. and beiag the sane lands l@ts 49,
Sy ssth A. Bash nell. rsfns zs4s tneo2 Sss :
sac. ~ w1.1wt ASsiTpee Of .. A. Bushnell
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24

The commerce of the ~COnfederacy begins
to feel the power Of the Federal law. Six
teen vessels from Southern ports, having
Southern clearances, were fined SIOO each.
under the 18th section of the act of Feb
ruary 10, 1888. and one ship from New
Orleans forfeited besides all its foreign mer.
chandise. worth over $500. under the same
law.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
From PainesvillA.

At the mass meeting Of Lake County,
to be held on Saturday the goth. there viii
be organized the gainesville artillery. al.
ready full; motto. more Grape than
Bragg" The Lake County H~ighlanders'
motto, I'VE take no step backward" The
Lake Erie True Blues. consisting Of those
excluded by size from the Highlanders,
have the motto. Forward forever, 50 help
US God" Sufficient men are already en-
listed in the county to eli the companies,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Cincinnati a Milit4ry Camp.

Not less than ten thousand men must
have been drilling in this city last night
The Excitement increases daily, and all
classes are preparing to fight. if necessary,
for the preservation of the Union, and to
wipe out the indignity offered to our flag
in the stack Of Fl Sumter Ofa. Ga
1ekke
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
Where the War Strength Lies
Population of the Three
Glasses of States.

a correspondent has kindly furnish
ed us the following highly suggestive
aid important statistics. He thinks
they will show cOnclusively which
way the cat is likely to jump.
The white populatian of these
states which have responded to the
call of the President il "a fniInrs.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
If they divide these totals by seven,
The Danger to cinn,nnati.

We may as we'll meet the fact
squarely in the face, that Ohio is in
danger and that Cincinnati is the
point especially threatened. There
may be moro in the following private
letter, which WAS received yesterday
from that city, than most of readers
will really believe. For u part we
shall not be surprised if our Artillery
Regiment have work in Cincinnati
before many days: +.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
IME FOR SALE.

IL The subscribe r 1ouid inforn the pablo that
he h.s rented the Girard Liss kin. and u noE pre-
pared to supply . superior article OF line. made
IRON the best quality Of Lowell time stone. aud var
rzntea TO slack yell
N-B-Lime delivered wherever wanted. At, rea-
Orders nay be len With ssnusI Mossr, Wsrrsn-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24

Hon. SrEpaES A. DOUGLAS spoke
at BelIaire, O., on Monday, to an
immense crowd. he mado 9 strong
Union speech aud WIS IN favor Of
raising $4,000 troops Immediately.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
RAHENNt. Anril 2

Several thousand people assembled in
mass meeting to-day to raise volunteer
companies-Three companies have been
filed.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24

Showing the receipts and disbursement
OF the Board of Education OF the in
corporate Village of Warren n ter
rltOry thereto attached for School pur.
poses during their 6naseial year end
ing April ISL, A II. 1861.
lsso AM Is. req AZ d r eiluor. a..
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-24
SALE,

tCHERtFF'S SALE,
- Johu praa In Court Of comzon Rsss
W Of Trunban County. 81.
MatthsE Rob-, etal.S By virtae OF al erdsrs d
! sac issned out Of the Court 81 connen Rseas 81
Tr1nsun couaty. Ohio. TO ne directed. Ihaye levied
nno1.. and shslf Ser for Sale, At Public AEetisn, a
he door Of The COzrt,hOass In Warren. In said
Saturday the 25M day Of Nay, 1851
At one O'Clock P. M.the undivided one eighta inter
-. IN certain ands, situate in HeAtAersfeld town
- IN ssId county. and a escribed as fellows part
~ srsst 81 lots No 3 and Z in said tswnship bound
"a north b. lands Of said aAr.naA, east p lanatof
Joseph Kineaid. south BY lands Of Daniel Harris.
- rest bv lands OIL william Marshall Appraised
sIoi 81 terms cash. A. D. LYMAN ,SheriL.
shsri4's once, Warren, April -, feof-