Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-16
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PiTTs1URaH, April l5.-The war news b
created intense excitement. Business has be-
= almost suspended since Saturday. The Pres
dent's proclamation has thoroughly aroused II
A military spirit, and several companies volul
= teered to sustain the integrity of the Union. II
night there ID an immense gathering at the Ci
Hall. The meeting was addressed by the Ma,
or, who introduced the venerable VIM. Wilkir
as President.
Resolutions declaring undying fealty to th
Union, approving the course of the legislativ
and executive branches Of the State Govern
ment In responding to the call of the Presiden
disregarding partizan feeling, and pledgn
lives, fortunes and sacred honor In defence o
the Union, and appointing q committee ofpubli
safety, were adopted unanimously. Also, re
solution approving of the action Of tho Pbila
deiphia Banks for prompt offer OF money to th
Government.
The meeting was addressed by Judge viii.
kins. Thos. M. Marshall, Hon. T. g Shannon
d.. McCook, Ex-Gov. Johnston, A. W. Loom
10, and other prominent citizens of all parties
which ELECTED immense applause. The meeting
adjourned with three cheers for the Union, Con
stitution, and enforcement Of the laws.
PHILADELPHIA, April Is The following is q
speech which was made by Mayor Henry to the
excited mob which threatened the Palmetto
Flag building this morning:
Fellow Countrymen: BY the grace OF AL
mighty God, treason shall never rear its head or
have foothold in Philadelphia. Immense
cheering) l call upon you as American citi-
sens to stand by your flag and protect it at all
hazards. at the point of the bayonet, if necessary,
But In doing so remember the rights OF your
fellow citizens and their private property. (Im-
mense cheeriug)
That flag is an emblem Of the Government,
and call upon all good citizens who love their
country and it's flag to testify their loyalty by
going 70 their respective places of abode, leav
ing to the constituted authorities OF the city the
task OF protecting the peace aud preventing eve
ry act which could be construed into treason to
their country.
The Mayor then raised the stars and stripes.
LANoAsTrR, (Pa.) April l5-Tho volunteer
ing is brisk.
The Judges and members of the Bar, after a
speech BY Hon. Thaddeus Stephens, renewed
the oath to support the Constitution.
there was call for meeting on Wednes.
day.
Ex-President Buchanan exhibits intense in
terest In the news from the South, and partici
patesl In the expression of q determination TO
sustain the Government.
PHILADELPHIA, April 14.-The Union pledge
IS receiving the signatures of all classes OF cit
lzens. II responds to the President's g procama
ton, and declares an unalterable deter mutation
TO sustain the Government, throwing aside all
differences of political opinion.
BUFFALO, April 15.-The news of the past
few days has caused great feeling in this city.
a meeting this evening at the Court House was
largely attended, and some hundreds have en-
listed for immediate service. The enlistment
Is actively progressing.
10 morrow night meeting Of citizens to sus
tain the Government is called. Millsrd Fill.
more will preside.
BosToS, April l5.-A requisition was received
oy the Governor this morning for 1900 troops,
to report In Washington for duty forthwith In
accordance with this,a Council was held, and
the ID, 4th, 9th, and 9Th regiments of infantry
were ordered to assemble on the Common to- |
morrow, for the purpose Of drafting the number
required.
ihe most intense excitement exists among
military men, and many who have served ss
omcerS In the Mexican War are particularly
anxious to get power to raise companies or to
eniist IN the ranks Of those companies who are
ordered for service.
SrRNorIELD, ILL.,, April 15.-Gov. Yates to.
1ay issued proclamation to convene the Leg
lsiature Of the State, at Spring Geld, on the 231
oi april, for the purpose OF enacting such laws
ana adopting such measures as may be deemed
necessary upon the following subject, to wit:
The more perfect organization and equipment
OF the militia Of this State, and placing the
same upon the best footing to render efficient
to the General Government, in pre-
serving the Union, enforcing the laws and pro
lecting the property and rights of the people. |
Also, the raising Of such money and other |
means as may be required to carry on the fore
going objects.
BANooR, April 15-A special session of the
Legislatureis called to respond promptly to the
President's proclamation.
PaovIDEscE, April l5.-The Governor has
called special session of the Legislature.
ALBANY, April 15.-Governor Morgan sent a
message to the Legislature on the Presidents
proclamation. He earnestly urged the LegisIa.
lure, without delay, to confer power to embody |
and equip the militia for the public defense
IsDIASAPoLIs, April ID The excitement CON
tinues unabated. Enlisting has been brisk all
dey., All the private military companies are
hlled, and Others are forming. A flying artil-
,sry company was organized tonight. The
Governor Is hourly receiving offers of troops
from all parts Of the State.
Gov. Morton will issue proclamation 20.
morrow, calling for six regiments of volunteers.
for immediate service.
CNoisNArI, April l6-The citizens meeting
last night was an immense affair. Men of ali |
parties participated. One feeling only was mani |
rested, and that to sustain the stars and stripes
at all hazards. Great activity prevails among
the military, and all the compsnies are fast fli
Ing their ranks. The Home Guard for the de-
fence oi the city will consist of 10 600 men,
and 10 fast filling up. The merchants have
stopped shipping goods to the South.
ALBANY, April is Recruiting office opened
tonight. A large number enrolled.
Gov. Morgan received from the War Depart.
ment reputation for seventeen regiments
The Legislature passed three million bill 10
arm and equip the militia.
MILWAUKEE,, April 15-Ths war news created
intense excitement here and ell through the
State Influential men are rendering their ser
vices TO the Governor
A motion to adjourn the Legislature was re-
scinded, and 1t is now holding an extraordinary
session on the state of the country.
A bill toput the State on war footing passed
both Houses on Saturday.
PHiLApELrHrA, April is, 3 o'clock P. M
The excitement in this city has subsidized. At
the various military rendezvous volunteers are
enlisting rapidly, and especially among the Ger.
man population.