The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-04-19
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DErRoiT, April IL.
Gen. Cass made a speech this morning on
the occasion OF the Board 81 Trade unfurling
tho National Gag over their rooms. lie was
strongly in favor OF supporting the Union,
the Constitution and the country fsg, un.
der sli circumstances. He said that in cri-
sic lito the present it was the duty OF every
citizen to stand by the Government.
OAKLAND county alone Offers TO raise reg
iment IL troops, oil that 10 required By the
Federe. Government from the entire State.
TaESroN, N. j., April II.
Senator Thompson was here to. day TO pur-
chase flag - i,sllay from his residence. -
He expressed himself strongly 10 favor OF
sustaining the Government and enforcing the
laws. !.
Our military board has been in session all
morning and orders have been Issued for
four regiments.
PHILADELPHIA, April II.
SaIu.es are n be fred here IN honor of
Gov. Hicks Of Mn yland.
The excitement here lie increasing every
hour, and recruiting parties are parsding oil
sections Of the city.
The ladies OF this CITY have resolved TO
SCRANTON, Pa, April H.
Brieadier General Weylert's requission
for 900 men from Luserne county is COM
pleted and will start for Harrisburg to NOR
row. The greatest enthusiasm prevails.
A crowd Of citizens assembled ct Wilkes
barre TO day with the intent 1T clearing ont
the Office Of the Luserne Union, but the ex-
oisement subsided when the stars and stripes
we're displayed on the building.
READING, Pa, Anril Is.
The Ringgold Flying Artillery Of Reading,
Capt. James Mcknight, l60 men with four
field pieces, received = requisition from the
Governor this morning to Get out this even
ing at six O'Clock for Harrisburg.
]. NEW YoRK, April II.
1t 10 reported that A. T. Stewart has Of
fered million dollars to the Government.
Marshal Rynders Was knocked down on
s'onday by Deputy Sheriff Rellcy.
Recruiting 10 going on briskly in this city,
and Government regiments are rapidly filing
up and sailors in great numbers are applying
for tho naval service. Work Ct he Navy
Yard is progressing rapidly, and the Wabash,
North Carolina, Savannah and Perry are
fast being put in readiness.
All the city regiments announce their de-
termination to respond when needed, but
there are individual cases in moes OF them
to serve against the South.
The 10Th regiment unanimously voted last
night TO tender their services 30 the Govern.
ment.
Drills are nightly and daily held BY the
various regiments, which are fast filling up
- we'll % the volunteer companies.
The meeting OF Merchants TO- day was most
imposing and enthusiastic, representing thu
moss wealthy part Of The conmuuisy. l2O(
beaded he subscription liss for the It'll Reg
imene, % The spot. Probably 90, 900 vii
be raised tO.DosroU.
3:l5 p. MA mob has just gore dow,
Wall street 20 The journal or Commeros &
enforce she mob Lao or have tho American
Gag hung ont. The Express and Day Bool
complied under the sams tssns.
$50 r. M.-Ths Journal Of Comuerc
saved tbsir building By displaying the Ansr
loan flag.
The Daily News put ont the American Dag
Most OF tho crowd started for the New Yorl
ors The Day Book has drawn 10 its flag
There 10 soall o. OVID about tho once gard
ed BY she peiics.
NDiAkAPOL.s, april ~.
The Bank Of the State Of Indiana has ten
dered the Governor all the money that me
be necessary for present exigencies 10 fur
nishing Iodlsna's quota Of sroops to sustai
the Gov srnmens.
The First Regimen, Of Indiana volunteer
| y II tess~ here to=mUrruw fur Wilmington
Capt. M,ller's company from Lafayette n
rived here this >. =.
Montgomery Guards from Charlottesville
and Washington Guards from Madison, vi
arrive tonight.
-Four companies are now easampsd on II
State Fair grounds.
FIVE or six more companies will come 4
morrow.