The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-04-19
Telegraphic News.

Washington, April l4.--The city is in an
uproar of excitement over the Presidents
proclamation.
10000 men have already rendered their
services to the Government.
The city is strongly guarded Mt every
point, Cavalry are on the roads and the
military inside. More troops are ordered.
Detroit, April l4.-The war news creates
a profound sensation. Unanimous sem +
timent sustains the Government. The |
samc feeling exists at Chicago.
Erie, Penn, April 14.-The war news
creates q profound sensation. Unani-
nous sentiment sustains the Government
all our Volunteer Companies offer their
services to the Governor tomorrow.
Washington, April l3.-Lincoln reply
ing 10 the Virginia Commissioners says:
If as it appears an unprovoked assault
has been made on Fort Sumter, he holds
himself at liberty to repossess it and like
seized places. and to the best nj his abil-
ty, will repe force BY force. He will per-
Laps cause the mails to be withdraw
from the seeded States. lie will not
attempt to collect impos,S by armed in.
vasion, but may innd forces TO relieve the
forts on the border Of the country.
CoipmJuS, April l4.--Adiutant General
to be carried into effect, providing for
COCO regular Militia, and reserve of not
less than IS 600 men, subject TO immcdi-
ate transfer into the regular force. The
people irrespective Of party are offering
their services.
Albany. N. y, April lit is rumored
that Gov. Morgan received dispatches
from Lincoln asking aid. Lincolns re-
ply to the Virginia Commissioners dis
satisfied the Republicans and Democrats.
The Seventh and Sixty-ninth Regiments
have volunteered their services for the
defense Of Washington City.
R;chmond April l4.--The Southern Gag
was hoisted on the Capitol Saturday
night, with demonstrations of joy. 1t
was subsequently removed by the guard.
BgDato, April 1.-THE numerous East
ern Cities are intensely excited. The
military are volunteering. A general de-
termination is manifested to support the
| Government.
Indianapolis, hd., April 14.--Governor
| Morton possesses Information from all
parts of Indiana that volunteer compa-
mics are forming everywhere. 10000 men
can be relied on to defend the National
flag.
Chicago, April l4.-The Governor calls
the Legislature together on the 33d inst.
MADISON Ind, April l4.-Several militia
ry companies forming.
At Union meeting iast night it was
resolved TO maintain the Government.
Phladclphia April 14.-Governor Cur
tin has gone to Washington. He says
Pennsy lvania can send 100000 men TO
defend the capitol.
Fort Heaynry, April l3.-The California
pony express has arrived. McDougal is
again elected United States Senator.
Washington, April l4.--Ettorts are still
making to concentrate n formidable mill
tary force in aYl around Washington
prepared for all emergencies.
Information continues TO be received
OF secret plots in various localities in
Maryland and Virginia TO seize the pub
lie property and even persons filling the
highest offices in the Government. 1t is
not generally credited bu. is believed in
official quarters.
The avenues leading to Washington
are closely watched.
AtGrandria, "a, April IA meeting
was held last night 10 form home guards.
Resolutions were adopted to resist Noith-
ern aggression.
Baltimore, April 1.-THE Union feel
ing has been Enthusiastically displayed
since Friday. Men with secession en-
0leins have been chased by crowds and
protected hy the police.
The Ba1k Fannie Fenshaw, hoisted O
Secession flag, but the crowd compelled II
hoy to take II down. The CAPTAIN re-
holsted 1t and required thirty police to-
protect 1t. The Indignation is Intense
l lie rest OF the vesSe.s hoiSted the Amer
lean flag.
Cincinnati, April 1.-THE news of the
surrender of Fort Sumter creates a pro-
found sensation. The people to man
VIII sustain the administration. home
guard is to be Immediately organized
TO protect the city.
New York, April l5.-Albany advices
say that the Governor to-day issues u call
Tor 25,UOU men TO AID the government
Gov. Curtin OF Pennsylvania, WHITES that
lie can send 10000 men in iorty.eight
hours If required.
! Ihifadelphia, April ia reported pro-
IJect to seize Fort Delaware causes much
excitement. 1t is reported that the COM
handing officer, Capt Porter, will resign
IN Virginia secedes. Volunteers ire pre-
pairing to respond to the Government
call. Two new regiments are forming.
Washington, April l4.-Douglas had an
interview with President Lincoln, and
told him that while opposed to the Adj
ministration's political issues, he was ppe-
pared to sustain the President in his con-
stitutional functions to preserve the
Union, maintain the Government, and
defend the Capitol. He said u firm poll
cy and prompt action is necessary.
Montgomery adYices indicate that the