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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-23

Mr.. Jenes moved, the order of business beng
suspended, that the vote by which was passed
Senate bill No. 6, being
A bill to provide for the payment OF members
and officers of the Legislature OF 1861, be re-
considered.
Which motion prevailed.
Mr.. Jones, With the consent Of the Senate.
moved TO amend the second section of the bill
by inserting, in the fifth line, Immediately after
:. the word sseaeh" the words " for the first forty
dsys." which motion prevailed.
The bin thus amended, was then passed.
The House adjourned.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-23

We print this uoie hoping % elicit the infor.
nation which the writer needs.-ED. .sP.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
Proclamation Of governor curtin.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 19.-Whereas an
armed rebellion exists in portion of the States
of the Union, threatening the destruction of the
National Government, periling public and pri-
vate property, endangering the peace and Sc
curity of this Common wealth and inviting sys-
tematic piracy; and whereas adequate provi-
sion does not exist by law to enable the Execu-
tive to make the military power of the State as
able and efficient as it should be for the common
defense of the State and the General Govern
ment; and whereas an occasion SO extraordinary
requires prompt legislative power therefore, l,
by virtue of the power vested in me, do hereby
convene the General Assembly of this Common
wealth and require the members to meet at their
respective houses at Harrisburg on Tuesday,
April 30th, at noon, there to take into consider
alton and to adopt such measures as the present
exigeucies may demand.
(Signed:) ANDREW C.. CURTIN
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
De.,h or Rufu. IIo.,ner, &c.

DETROIT, April 2o.-Ruius Hosmer, la:ely ap.
pointed Consul to Frankfort on the Maine, died
at Lansing to day.
Michigan Central Railroad offer to carry
Michigan Volunteers over their road free Of
charge.
Western Transportation Company offer free
transportation on the Lakes for Michigan troops
during the war.
10000 people assembled in front of the Post
Office to-day to witness the administration Of
the oath Of allegiance to the National, State,
County and City officers here. After prayer by
Rev. Dr. Duffield, the oath was administered by
the venerable Judge Wilkins The star-spangled
banner was sung by the Nelson sisters; an i'm
mense concourse juining In the chorus. The
scene was the most impressive one over witness.
| ed in Detroit.
Messrs jackson l. Wilsey. founders, offer n
make over Hfty tons shot and shell for the Gov.
ernment, to be paid for when convenient
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
Minute Men.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 2s.-Gov. Randall
today issued Proclamation, urging the forma-
tion Of Companies of Minute Men, standing
ready to answer to other calls of the General
Government The LIST Regt. is now full and only
awaits orders to march. Nineteen more Com
panies than were required have offered them
selves, but cannot be accepted until another
call is made. The Governor has also issued q
very handsome and feeling Proclamation to the
ladies of Wisconsin, asking their aid in pre-
pairing lint and bandages. He concludes as
follows: 80 .. A44h evan oa# 5sg"l E15t
Your husbands, brothers, and sons are called
upon to aid in subduing rebellion in, Furnishing
treason, in the maintenance of the Government
and in the execution of the laws. It is your
country and your Government, as well as theirs,
that is now in danger, and you can give strength
and courage, warm sompathies and cheering
words to those who go to do battle for all that
is dear to US here "5'+@ ,~i ''',.'s 80.
Bitter as the parting may be to many, L am
assured that you will bid them 60 bravely for.
ward for God and liberty. commend the SOL
diers to your kindness and encouragement, and
prayers with full confidence that when occasion
calls, many very many FLORENCE NightiDgales"
will be found in our goodly land. III -e-
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
From, nelaware.

PHILADELPHIA, April 22.--The Government
has taken possession Of the Baltimore road. No
trains are leaving here for Washington. The
Union men in Delaware are in q bad FIX though
the populasion 10 largely Union All the State
arms are in possession Of the Secessonsts, trans.
ferred by the Governor who has not responded
to the requisition Of the President and will not
The Union men hope Government will take pos
session Of the upper part Of the State in order
70 secure the powder mills at Brsndywine, at
which the secesaionists evidently aim.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
California teame,s Armed.

NEW YORK, April -Californians, resident
in this City and State. are about to form a
mounted company for the service of the Govern
ment.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company has sup.
Piled their vessels with cannon, muskets, cut.
lasses, and ammunition, to ensure protection to
passengers and treasure. Orders went out some
time since to sheath their bows with iron, SO as
to enable them to run down privateers or pirates
which may attempt their capture.
The Washington Star of Friday says an attack
on Washington with such means as the assai
ants have, would be simply sure sacrifice o
their lives
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
TreasOn..NeRrOes Burning the Houses of
Whites I'm Maryland.

PHILADELPHIA, April 20.-A letter has been
received from Gov. Letcher, of Va, offering
$4,000 to the pattentee of the bullet mould
The reply was, no money can purchase it against
the country.
A resident of Kent county, Maryland, has re-
ceived information that the negroes are burning
the houses of the whites. Two of his buildings
had already been destroyed.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
summary OF News,

NEW York, April 2O,-The Union meeting
is now being held at Union Square. The as
semblsge is immense. AL the lower part of the
city is deserted. John A. Dix, President, at the
chief stand; Hamilton Fish, Wm.F. Havemeyer
and Moses Grinnel, at others. The speakers
include Cur most eminent citizens. Resolutions
were submitted, and will be adopted, pledging
support to the Government to the extent of lay
ing down lives, if necessary-that secession is
unjustifable aud reasonable; and appointing a
committee of twenty-five to collect funds and
transact such other business in aid Of the Gov
ernment as the public interests require.
Gov. Morgan has quashed all proceedings
against Col. Corcoran, Of the 9th regiment.
1t is reported that a large number of empty
cars were run down from Alexandria in Virginia,
Thursday night, with the intention of br nging
up troops for the attack on the Capital.
The steamer Columbia has been chartered by
the Government and will sail morrow morning
for Washington.
A dispatch from Col Lefferts says the 7th reg
iment LETT Philadelphia by rail for Havre de
Grace, thence to embark by steamer for Annapo-
lis.
gentleman from Washington reports from
5000 to 5000 troops under arms, including
1000 regulars and batteries of flying artillery.
Col. Smith is confident that he can defend the
likely to be brought against it. The same gen.
tleman reports that the origin of the trouble at
Baltimore was, that a rowdy came behind the
last platoon of the Massachusetts, regiment,
caught a musket from one OF the soldiers and
shot the latter in the back, killing him instantly.
The order was Immediately given to fire and sew.
eral of the mob were killed.
District-Attorney Smith has called on the
Judge of the United States Circuit Court for a
special Juryto bring to justice parties sympa-
thizing with the South in the city.
The schooner L. c. Watts has been seized
with large quantity of arms, shipped at Hart
ford, Conn, .or the South.
Enlistments at Wilmington, Del, are at the
rate of from 40 to 100 per day. Delaware will
send her full quota of troops.
A Secession paper at Wilmington was obliged
to hoist the American flag.
Aspecial dispatch to the Tribune says orders
we're received from Gov. Letcher to seize the
Custom House at Wheeling. But Wheeling is
strong for the Union, and last night it was
guarded by the Mayor for the United States
Citizens were greatly excited at the news and de-
clare that they will stand by the stars sand stripes.
The same dispatch says Rarpers Ferry is oc
cupied by 3 900 men aud the widest excitement
prevails.
Gov. Morgan has ordered the 9th, 18th and
list regiments TO 60 10 Washington by steamer,
unless Railroad communication IS open.
Ark ansas Convention 10 Assemble in May.
FAyETTvILLE, April 2O.--Hon. David " alder,
President OF the Arkansas Convention, has to-
day, in accordance with the provisions Of the
Convention, issued call requiring the Conven-
ton to re-asscmble on the 9th of May.
Illinois Regiments ali Accepted.
mi,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

BUFFALO, April 90 Hiram Sibley, President
Of the Western Union, and J. r. Walker Presi-
dent, and J. D. Reed superintendent Of the N.
Y. Albany 4 Buffalo Telegraph Companies, have
issued orders ti,at no messages ordering arms or
munitions OF War will be received BY their Com
pan,es unless for defense Of the Government Of
the United States, and endorse the Mayor Of the
City from which il proceeds Messages in ey-
pher, excepting the dispatches for the President
Of the United Stat.s or the Oficers Of the Gov.
ernment, will be refused.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

s. 4aoi e d g "a et5s
sEga5 HtciY az
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

5 CAMP AoRrox, IND, April 2O,--Troops are
still pouring in. There are now nearly 1000
men at Camp Norton. The Government has
rendered the President I, 900 more men than the
number required from the State.
An officer arrived TO day from Washington to
muster the troops into service. j,
The ladies' have supplied large quantities Of
flannel shirts and other clothing.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
sword presented to Ander.on. ac.

New YORK, April 20.-A sword from the citi
zens of Taunton, Mass, was presented to Major
Anderson to-day.
Major Anderson attended the Union meeting
to-day, and was most enthusiastically cheered
He goes to Washington tonight,
The Scott Life Guards, numbering 100 men,
have proceeded to Governors Island.
The Government has chartered the steamers
Adler and Marion. They sail tomorrow night
The 9Th and 9th Regiments are ordered TO be
ready to march on Tuesday. gr4a ~
Gen. G. G. Swift, formerly chief Of the q. 8.
corps of Engineers, at the age of 70. has tender
| ed his services to the Government
Sturgcs, Snow L Co. have presented TO Col,
Wilson's volunteer regiment, 1000 heavy grey
shirts.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
Illinois Rceiments AN Accepted,
From, Cairo.

CHICAGO, April 2o.-Private dispatches from
Cairo represent that Secession company oi
volunteers has been formed there, against which
there is much Indignation. They have sent tC
Memphis for assistance.
Especial journal Dispatch
CAIRO, ILL.,, April 20-The report that mil
itary company of Secessionists occupy Cairo il
untounded No such company has been formed
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

ST. JOSEPH, April 2O.-To,day the secession
Gag was unfnrled, aud carried through the
streets by mounted company, after which it
was raised in market square, without disturbance
or enthusiasm.
Considerable excitement is manifest, and &C.
ce ssou is the prevailing sentiment.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
Meeting At Milwaukee,

MILwAUKEE, April 90 Another exciting
meeting at the Chamber Of Commerce.
Baltimore news strikes to the heart Of the
people.
Over I'll 900 was subscribed BY the Chamber
Of Commerce alone, for the benefit Of volunteers
families.
Streets .hronged and business hardly thought
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
Leavenworsh Arsenal guarded.

LeavenygOrth Arsenal guarded.
LRAvENwoRrH, April 20.-7, 900 stand Of arms
has been furnished the citizens of Leavenworth
from the Arsenal at Fort Leavenworth. qaa
The commander of that Fort has accepted 800
volunteers of this cityto guard the Arsenal
pending the arrival of troops from Fort Kear-
ncy. sJ5.a ai4s5E yH 5sr 4srr
All quiet here save preparations for possible
contingencies t sa. afatsa.
+ AID for Families of Volunteers.
ROCHESTER, April 20.-S2O, 900 were voted to-
day for the support of the families of volun-
toar
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
Fire.

CESrRALIA, ILL.,, April 2s-The store house
and carpenter shop belonging to the Illinois
Central Railroad Company, with their contents,
were burned to the ground at o'clock this af-
ternoon. 1t is supposed to have been the work
of an incendinry. Loss estimated at $25 900;
believed to be covered by insurance.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

MARrNsBURG, Va, April l9.-Virginia troops
numbering 1900 have possession Of the town Of
Harper's Ferry. Cannon are p iced in adjacent
hills, and soldiers are distributed in all direc.
tions 1t is said there is not Union man there,
The train was stopped to search for troops that
might be on their way to the arsenal, but after
examination was allowed to proceed
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

HThe employees of the c. B. L Q. r. r.
Erp handsome Union flag oven the freight
cot Of this road opposite this city yesterday
ad ssluted it with three cheers and discharge
ot musSstrv
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

" The National Union Of Kentucky says 1t
-.piI that Anderson did not tie WigfaIl TO
'~see'ad aad FIRE him OF at xoultrie. The
~e paper represents the feeling in Kentueky
strongly in favor Of the Union, and counsels
'anse 2 he Governoe should b move in
ss0s d ssceasion. 's's : z
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
Supplies to be cus on:

PEoRIA, III, April 2s.-The citizens Of Peoris
last night resolved that no provisions for the
South should leave or pass Peoria They ap
pointed Committee TO 80 that steamers obeyed
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

TIriend Dallam Of the Oquawka Plaindeal
e. tE rsised company of 35 men, and will be
rsered irto the service. He has left his paper
icharge Of trusty partner, appointed deputy
take charge Of the Post Office at Oquawka,
D expects to be ready for active service next
|rtk. Mr. Dallam is much esteemed at 0quaw
IA, an able editor and good citizen, and We
IL glad to see him thus prompt in rallying at
b cali Of the country. His greatest concern,
mashst few days, has been that the six Reg
nas would he all full before his offer could be
a'uded, and his company left at home. A
dEaeh Saturday morning quieted his fears l.
Hs unpany will be taken.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

MONTGOMERY, April l9.--The demand for the
loan OF the Confederate States was SO great that
President Davis has determined to offer the
whole $l5, 100000. The amount already sub
scribed exceeds tl5,O0O,000. The books were
closed to day and the smallest sums had prefer.
ence over the larger ones.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
U, S. Arsenal seized,

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April 20.-The Missouri
ans seized the u S. Arsenal at Liberty, at ten
o'clock this morning, and garrisoned it with 100
men. An immense secession meeting was held
here to-day. Thousands from adjoining coun.
ties in Missouri and Kansas were present. The
prominent points displays flags.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

"Pur HIM Orr,"--A chap wearing . secession
cocksde was put ashore at Hannibal. yesterday,
aswe learn. being aided in landing BY the toe Of
the Mates boot. s'There u u North" siei
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

q correspondent Of the st. Louis Repub-
Nat party lines are wiped out in Illinois. He
an that mot an old line Democrat in Litch-
nd Joined the volunteers" If 60 all the worse
eihe Democrats. They are no men who in
shour are not superior to the prejudices Gre
I'D BY Presidential campaign.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
Patriotic.

QUINCY, April 2O.-Brig. Gen. Jas w. Single
ton, has rendered the services Of self and ssah
70 the Cove rnof to-day. i.g ela 5si.s, !
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

H- Some Of our exchanges contain items
'aeh prove that there is an extensive exodus
Na Northern Missouri The failures last year,
@ backward spring, and the gloomy prospects
consequence of secession, have led them to
arhapge the border State for Iowa, Illinois and
mama. Long trains of wagons are now on
s*v way TO these States
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

CHICAGO, April % "A thunder storm accom-.
panied ny heavy gale, prostrated the lines
east of Toledo this p. m.,7 we are therefore un-
able to get any more report tonight. Al ts.a
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

q The reported seizure Of arms and provi
l'as at Cincinnati is perfectly uniounded. The
pms we're given to the civil authorities for safe
sping, and no prohibitions of produce have
ka issued.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

'0An Q. Breckiuridge is trying to drag Ken
'ss! out Of the Union. If she could be drag
s'u out BY this cold -blooded demagogoe, she Il
St6t 10 be IN s.ros
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

sH- Colt and others holding patents have
@a making arms for the South. The Tribune
%sses's that their patents be revoked, and the
sA'uiaeture opened to all. We question whe-
"' this would not be too mild course toward
~'a Who, having accumulated fortunes under
~ Protection afforded them, now supply rebels
Viii arms
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
, Fhs Herald Of the 18th inst. contains th

rhs Herald Of the 18th inst contains the
..ooudence between our Secretary Of State
r,se Southern Commissioners. It contains
nile Of moment, but as 1t may hereafter be
I'D 70 in disputes as to the origin Of the
an, readers may feel interested in knowing
.s,r.cter. The first letter was from the
c,uissionsrs, in which they represented them
.,,,. 4, The accredited agents Of the Govern.
=, of the Oonfedera,ed States, claimed .seces-
4, a ,n Inherent right, and assumed that the
-, s,s,es constituted government de facto
~ lure They professed TO seek = peaceful 20
,s,,.-vhile Sumter was being girdled With
,.,.. and traitorous Vaccinations were on
,,a every State Of the Union,-and request
:, interview as soon as possible in order to
.,.,,, their credentials to the President. Mr..
s.,,I replied that he viewed political affairs
different light. He saw in them not an &C.
.,,isAed revolution and an independent ma
!, bu. perversion Of q temporary and parti.
:, excitement, and looked for cure, not to
.,.vln negotiations but the considerate action
i 4 ,be people through Congress, OF such extr.
,,au,ry Conventions, as the Constitution con.
,.ur,.,es md authorizes. He declined discus.
don, prsn'ed them with the Inaugual, denied
be debt Of secession except with the concert
pi consent of the people, and therefore could
vi recognize their independence, establish dip
,esSsrelations with them and grant them an
srav or hold any communication with them.
htSnmissionsrs replied again and in some.
" Incorporate language, the Government
smdded to ''fatal theories Of reconstruction, -
srting with q persistence untaught and
ued by the ruin wrought" and ignoring
'Sieration and humanity" They charged it
rivant of " frankness," predicted the useless.
Of seeking by any means to reconstruct
Union, and accepted the news that Ander-
sss to be peacefully provisioned, as declar.
,.n Of xrr, and on behalf of the Southern
s,l. took up the gage. In conclusion they
.srrA to the delay Of the reply, occasioned
sYrs states, by their own action, and stated
,a., tier waited through information conveyed
1 stsl tat Sumter was to be evacuated. That
Ihtrua.ion was not official, nor do they connect
! l. S with it, but nevertheless strive to make
ss impression that they we're mislead by the
svvrnment With short acknowledgment of
sir reply the correspondence ends.
o., readers will not fail to see the untenable
yaiticn.hken BY these Agents of the South, but
" taio see that any thing in the Secretsry's
syy can be construed into declaration of war,
Ehat the sending Of food to 40 or 80 starving
zen offered Justification for commencing war
vtieh will be the bloodiest in our history, unless
sn. Unexpected event should transpire to
nett il
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27

"a 8-Mr. WESLEY DILLs was found dead in the
Pounds near his house last evening. He had
wrefurned to the city apparently in excellent
aaa. But it is supposed he died from heart
ease, with which he had formerly been af.
| ssed
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-27
To the Farmers and Grain Dealers OF the
NOrtlhs W eat. li-. u - XII .E8
DO NOT FEED THE TRAlruRs. ls

South Cnrolirfa, aided by all the traitors of the
Southern Confederacy, labored for months to
starve tho noble Anderson and his brave little
garrison, and when their provisions were justex-
hausted, then the ciivalry opened their batteries
and attempted to murder them Now these mur-
dering traitors are looking to the great, loyal
patriotic Northwest for bread for themselves-
And how do they propose to pay for it? Why,
in debased or counterfeit coin They commenced
their damnable work by robbing tae Treasury of
the United States, and now they have stooped
to the still baser work Of counterfeiting or de-
basing the coin of the United States. Out Of
money and out of credit, they have resorted to
the despicable shift OF using the stamps and dies
at the New Orleans Mint to manufa cture coun-
tereit half dallars, or if not eounte, felt far be-
low their standard value. II they had done this
in the name of their bogus ConfedeIacy it would
not appear SO bad, but they steal the name and
| the stamp of the United States to give currency
to Their base coin. IL is with this worthless stuff
that they propose to pay their soldiers and buy
grain. .,e.- .a,.
We call upon the patriotic farmers and grain
dealers OF the Northwest to refuse to sell bush
| el of grain to the traitors, or to any one who
will sell it to them, for if you sell to them you
| aid the enemies of you country, and run the risk
| OF getting your pay in counterfeit money Eu-
rope and our Government win want all the grain
and provisions that our people have 20 sell,
and they are able to pay for it in good honest
money. Patriotism and pecuniary interest both
demand that our grain and other provisions shall
not GO South
The traitors are constantly talking about the
poor and starving condition Of the people Of the
North; but, thank God, we have an abundance
to eat, and what money We make bears an hon.
est impress and standard value. Let the thiev-
ing, counterfeiting, traitorous crew who have 30
long viliied and abused us, and who are now in
arms against US, learn their dependence upon US
for their very existence. Let them eat their cot
ton. Let not ono dollars worth ofprovisions.go
| Southward. III Illinois State Journal. y sl3 sat