Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-04-18
by Ills Excelency the Governor.
GEORGE A. MERRILL.
Secretary of Girl and Military Affairs


Secretary of Girl and Military Affairs.
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RESPONSES TO THE PRESIDENTS
PROCLAMATION.
Maine.-Gov Washburn's reply to the call
is as follows "Maine will respond promptly to
your call. The people of this state of all par
ties will rally with alacrity for the maintenance
Of the federal government and the defense of
the flag" A proclamation has been issued
calling an extra session of the Legislature on
Nor jay Several patriotic citizens Of Portland
have rendered loan Of $50, 900 to the state
for the defense of the federal authority. At
Camden, the democrats cut out the name of
Johnson of Georgia from their old election flag,
and substituted piece Of black Grape. Elisha
X. Smart. late democratic candidate for COVER
nor, and Mr.. Moore of the custom house. are
emphatic advocates of Lincoln's war policy.
New Hampshire responds to the requsition
of the general government, and will furnish
the troops require The Union bank of Con-
cord has rendered to Gov. Goodwin loan Of
$4,000. All the directors together with the
cashier agree to contribute 800 each towards
the support of such families of volunteers from
the city Of Concord, heading aid as may fall
in supporting the constitution and enforcing the
laws of the country. The State Capital Bank
has also rendered loan Of $4,000 to aid in
putting down rebellion. On Tuesday, Gov.
Goodwin issued his proclamation calling out a
regiment of volunteers, in compliance with the
Presidents request. Their ranks will undoubt-
eddy be flled within a week. The New Hamp-
shire democrats are every whit as jealous Union
men as the republicans
Vermont is not behind her sister states. Her
course will soon be seen. The Legislature is to
meet on Tuesday next.
Massachusetts will soon have four instead OF
two regiments ready to be mustered into the
service of the United States. There is great
enthusiasm among her people. Benz. +. But.
Ter is ready to take the command of the troops
Premiums are offered in some towns for places
in the ranks
Rhode Island is aroused. The war spirit is
up. All parties are united in an earnest sup
port of the government. Gov. Sprague has of
fered the services of 1000 men and his offer has
been accepted. The marine artillery are ready
10 march at one days notice. The directors Of
the bank of Commerce have Informed Governor
Sprague that they are ready to advance a loar
of $3.50, 900 to the state for aiding in the outf
of troops. Large offers from private citizens
have also been made to Governor Sprague for q
similar purpose. The Globe bank has rendered
10 the state loan of $4,000.
Connecticut promises 5000 men to defent
the Union on short notice, and more will bt
mustered and ready for action in few days
The state has an equipped force of $500, ant
an enrolled body of over 10000 men, all o
whom are subject to the orders of the govern
ment.
In New Yo.k the legislature have passed ant
the Cover nor has approved bill authorizing thu
governor 60 enrol 10000 men for defence, fol
two years, unless sooner discharged, they to b.
Differed, organized and equipped in such man
ner as the governor directs, without regard t.
existing military organizations, and to be in adj
dition to the existing military organization o
tina State. The officers AID men are to receive
the same pay and rations as the same in ranl
in the Unit ed States, and to be liable to bt
turned over to the service of the federal govern
ment on the order of the governor The bill
appropriates three millions to carry out its pro
visions, and goes into effect Immediately. Thu
bill has passed and the governor has ISSUED
his proclamation accordingly. In his address
urging action by the legislature, Gov. Morgan
says "Let not New York faler in this hou
ofhei countrys peril, but let her make all need
| ful preparations To respond TO the nauons cal
with that promptness which COMFORTS with he
present position in the sisterhood Of states.
In New Jersey universal feeling prevails t.
stand by the Union at all hazards The 81
regiment will Immediately tender its service
to the federal government. About GOO Wild
Awakes contemplate doing likewise. 1t is sta
ted tina, Gov. Oden will in few days tende
the federal authorities several thousand troops
In Pennsylvania Gov. Curtin offered TO pu
100000 men in Washington two days notice
Twice the number of troops called for can east
ly be raised
The great West is abaze. An informa
meeting was held at Detroit, Tuesday night, AM
the citizens resolved to raise 100000 by pri
vate subscription, to expedite the voluntee
forces. A large sum was subscribed on tn
spot Gen. Cass responded literally.
The governors of Illinois and Wisconsin ant
Illinois have promptly issued proclamations 70
volunteers. Dispatches from almost ever
town in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa within
reach of the telegraph, represent that the PEG
pie are zealously determined to sustain the ad
ministration.
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