The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-15
OUR WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, April IA, Il

WASHINGTON, April IA, lSol
The answer of the President TO the Virginia Commits
sioners indicates the course Of the Lincoln
There longer any doubt that the most active
measures win at once be taken TO repossess all the
government property at the South Congress will be at
once convened men and supplies asked for, and the
whoe power Of the government viii be exerted to its
utmost capacity TO maintain it's nationality and integrity
No win be left untried TO inaugurate policy
of the most gigantic proportions.
In epte OF the Sabbath, thick crowds gathered TO-
day the corners and in front Of the several
hotels snd kept up continued and excited discussion OF
the events in Charleston harbor
About it became generally known that the Pres
dent had proclamation ready for PRONUNCIATION, calling
special session OF Congress, and making requisition
upon the several States for seventy five thousand men,
The feeling OF oppressedness under which the Unons6
abored ever since Friday disappeared Ut once. Faces
lighted up and loud expressions Of Qualifications
heard In every direction.
The proclamation also convenes Congress On the Fourth
Of July
The Attorney General has decided that the Presiden
has authority under existing circumstances to call upon
the states for troops without the special authority Of
Congress special session OF Congress may be called
for other purposes nevertheless.
The announcement was received earnest Of the In
tenton OF the administration TO prosecute the war opened
by the South Carolina secessionts with the utmost vgor
and never stop until the revolution was fairly crushed
out and greeted such with the velest satisfaction by
men of all parties That the North will be an unit In the
support Of whatever the government will now
take for the reestablshment and maintenance OF its
authority in the seeded States, plainly shown in the
unanmity Of sentiment prevailing on this question
among the democratic republican and American leaders
now here.
A proclamation, declaring Washington under martial
law, is expected TO be issued 10. morrow
The requisitions upon the Governors Of the several
States win be issued and sent forward TO morrow.
The quota OF troops asked for from Pennsylvania Is
about thirteen thousand, New York the same number,
and Massachusetts, about two thousand Maryland three
thousand and the other States in proportion The govern
ment win accept than the number asked for from
each State II offered There Is doubt from present in
dcations that most Of the States will tender troops
than the government want.
The War Department has been busy to-day in the pre-
paraion Of the details 70 be communicated 10 the State
authorities.
Efforts are stin making 10 concentrate formidable
military force in and around Washington, 70 be prepared
for all emergencies.
An additional numAr Of federal troops arrived to-day
by special train.
The roads and avenues leading 10 Washington are
closely watched. Arrangements have been made TO
promptly concentrate the military forces At any threaten
cd point.
Ten thousand volunteers from Pennsylvania and New
York will be here in the Of the pre-
sent week.
Fifteen hundred men now under arms guarding
the public buildings and every approach to the capital
Governor Dcnnson, from Ohio telegrapbed last night
Offering ten thousand men TO the President for immc
date service.
Senator sherman, and a number Of other prominent
Northern men, returned home this afternoon 10 assist in
the organization Of the militia in their several states
Governor Curtin Of Pennsylvania, engaged all day
with Secretary Cameron, making arrangements for the
immediate transfer OF several Pennsyvana regiments 10
the capital.
Two officers Of the New York city militia TO day au-
nounced 10 the President the readiness OF their regiments
70 respond 20 his call.
Captain Newton, Of Boston, acting commander OF the
second battalion Massachusetts, Volunteer Militia very
efficient corps rendered his services and his battalion 10
the President yesterday.
General lane the newly elected Kansas Senator speaks
of resignirg and returning 70 Kansas 10 raise reg
ment.
General Robinson. Of the Oldest citizens Of Pitts
burg, came here yesterday, ready TO volunteer.
The President had repeated prorsced combinations
with the members Of the Cabinettoday. H. 10 calm and
composed determined TO put down Southern revolu
tion at any cost.
The military guard at the general public departments
was largely increased last night.
Tho feeling is up among the Union men Of the
country here and the city Is fun Of Northern, west
en- and Made States people,
large nurober Of military have left for derent
parts Of the NORTH for the purpose Of raising regmenss
col Eesvorth gees Immediately 70 Illinois Cor that pur-
roee.
Arrarrnrrart r he irnmnd aelv made for the con.