Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-04-18
LIuCOLu'S DECLARATION OF
w A R The North Preparing to Fight!

| lLlNCOLNS DECLARATION OF
 w A R.
 The North Preparing to Fight!
 WASHINGTON, April 14th.-The city i in an uproar of excitement over the Presi dents proclamation. 30,000 troops have already been tendered-the city is strongly guarded at every point-Cavalry are on tht road, and military inside-more troops have been ordered here. The following i, l the Proclamation. Whereas the laws O. the United States have been and are now | opposed in several States, by combinations too powerful to be suppressed in the ordi- nary way.
 l therefore call forth the militia of the several States of the Union to the aggre- gate of 75,000 to suppress said combina- nions and execute laws. l appeal to all loyal citizens to facilitate and aid this effort to maintain the laws and the integrity of the national Union and the perpetuity of a popular government, and redress wrongs that have long been endured. The first service assigned to the forces will be to repossess the forts, places and property that have been seized from the Union. The utmost care will be taken consistent with the object to avoid devas- tation and destruction, or interference with property of peaceful citizens in any part of the country, and 1 hereby command per sons composing the aforesaid combina- tions to disrerse within twenty days from this date. I hereby convene both houses of Congress for the 4th of July next to determine upon measures which the public safety and interest demand.
 (signed.)
 ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President. BY WM. H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
 DETROIT, MICH, April 15.-The war news has created a most profound sensa- tion The unanimous sentiment is to sus- tain the government.
 CHICAGO, April If.
 Similar report.
 ERIE, PENN, April If.
 Similar report Adding, that all our volunteers offer their services to the gov ernor tomorrow.
 CoLUMnUs, O., April II.
 Adiutant General Darlington has ordered the military laws to be carried into effect, providing for six thousand regular militia and reserve of not less tha n35, 900 men, subject to immediate transfer into the regular force.
 The people, irrespective of party are offering their services.
 ALBANY, N. Y, April l4-It is rumored that Gov Morgan has received dispatches from Lincoln, asking aid.
 Lincoln's reply to the Virginia commissioners has dissatisfied the republicans and democrats The seventh and sixth, both regiments, volunteer ed their services for the defence of Washington. BUFFALO. April l4.-Numerous eastern cities in- tensely excited. Military volunteering. and a general determination to sustain the Roverlmer is mrnifesIed.
 INDIANAPOLIS, April 14.-Gov. Morton possesses information that from all parts of Indiana volun teer companies are forming, and that 3O,OO0 men can be relied upon there to defend the national flag
 CHICAGO, April Ii.
 The governor called the legislature for, 23d inst.
 MADISON, IND., April l4.-Several military com panies are forming, Union meeting was held last light at which it was resolved to maintain the go- yernment.
 PHILADELPHIA, April I2.-Gov. Curtin has gone to Washington to say that Pennsylvania can fur nish 100 900 men to defend the capital
 CINCINNATI, April 1.-The news of the surren- der of Sumter has produced profound sensation. The people to a man will sustain the administra- ton. The home guard immediately organized to protect the city.
 NEW YORK, April l4.-Albany advices say that The Governor to-day issued call for 25,0O0 men to aid the government. Gov. Curtin writes he can send 30,000 men if required in AS hours.
 PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-The rumorod project to seize Fort Delaware causes much e1ctement- It is reported that Capt. Porter, the commander, will re-sexe if Virginia secedes. Volunteers are preparing to respond to the government. Two new regiments are forming.
 RICHMOND, April l5.-The southern flag was hoisted on the capital Saturday night, but was subsequently, removed by the guard.
 ALEXANDRIA, VA, April l4.-A meeting was held to form home guard, and resolutions were adopted to resist northern aggression
 BALTIMORE, April l4.-The Union feeling has been enthusiastically displayed since Friday. Men with secession emblems have been chased by crowds, and had to be protected by the police
 The bark Fanny Fenshaw hoisted the secession flag but the crowd compelled boy to take It down. rhe captain hosted 1t. It required thirty police men to protect it. The indignation is intense. The rest of the vessels have hoisted the American flag.
 LOUISVILLE, KY., April l5.--The recent news considerably paralyzed the people who have not vet recoved fully from the shock. Companies are enlisting for the southern confederacy It IS rumored that several start to morrow. The cltl | zens generally deplore the position of Lincoln $ | proclamation.
 WASHINGTON, April 14.--Lincoln replying to | the Virginia commissioners says: " If as appears | unprovoked assault has been made on Sumter nc | holds himself at liberty to repossess all other places seized as was Sumter and the best of his ability repcl force by force. Perhaps cause mall> | to be withdrawn in the seeded States. He will not attempt to collect imposts by armed invasion but may land forces and relieve forts the border country"
 l Senator Douglas had an interview with Lincoln and told him that while opposed to the admins tration on political ssues he is prepared to asstaiI the president in the exercise of his consttutlona l functions to preserve the Union, maintain tho | government and defend the capital. He said firm | policy and prompt action are necessaries. | WASHINGTON, April l4-Efforts are still makine | to concentrate formidable military forces in ant | around Washington to be prepared for all emer rencies: information continues to be received O Secret plots from various localities in Maryland Virginia to seize the public property even person holding high offices in the government credit, thl though it is not generally believed; the roads lead 1 Ing to W lsLiHStoIi, aic SAo0S-- | NEW YORK, April l5.--San Domingo advice say the surrender of the republic has surprised tn people. It is kinted that bloody retrlbutlon VII take place. The English and French consuls hay protested-the American representative no more | Washington advices indicate that the cohfederat Congress, on reassembling will forthwith declar | war. o. RICHMOND, April l5.-In the convention the nit section amended not to affect Southern sepa l rated States was adopted. The surrender Of Fl Sumter was discussed.
 FoRr HARVEY, April l5.-The pony express Al rived here to-day, Mir. Douglas has been electe Senator.
 Garibaldi has requested his officers to a.sembl within fortnight. He held a conference wit | Victor Emmanuel at Genoa on the 2nd. Tn | Russian Czar's concessions still unsatisfactor and military forces still being concentrated The America arrived off Queenstown on the 2n,
 PHILADELPHIA, April l5.-Much exctemel l existed about a palmetto flag which WI hoisted-the interior of the office of the Mayor ar Police would have been entirely torn cut but for Il interference of the Mayor.
 LOUISVILLE, April l5th.-Accounts from son northern localities represent that large numbers volunteers are enlisting under the national flag l Tho raneral sentiment Is to sustain the administr