The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-04-23

Photographic Summary.

i ne volunteering Is DrlSk.
The Judge and members of the bar,
after speech by Hon. Thaddeus Ste
vens, received the oath to support the
Constitution.
There was call for meeting on
Wednesday.
Ex-President Buchanan exhibits in
tense interest in the news from the South,
and publicly expressed declaration to
sustain the government
ADRIAN, April 16.-A large and en-
thusiastic meeting assembled on short
notice. last night, irrespective of party.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
expressing sympathy with the admins.
tration, and recommending the Govern.
or to adopt such measures as will enable
Michigan to cooperate with other States
in maintaining the supremacy of the
laws.
Similar meetings were held in Hud-
son.
CINCINNATI, April 16.-The citizens
meeting last night was an immense affair /;
men of all parties participated. But one
feeling was manifested which was that
of sustaining the stars and stripes at all
hazards.
Great activity prevails among military
men and all the companies are fast fill
ing their ranks. The home guard, for
the defense of the city, will consist of
10000 men, and is fast filling up.
The merchants have stopped shipping
goods to the South.
CLEVELAND, April l6.-There was an
immense Union meeting here last night,
Mayor Flint presiding. 1t was address
ed by Senator Wade, R. R. Spaulding,
ID. X. Carter, and other prominent ora
tors of all parties. Resolutions were
adopted 10 sustain the Government, APP
proving the Presidents course in calling
for volunteers, and recommending the
Legislature to make appropriations of
men and money. They also appointed
committee to ascertain the efficiency of
the Cleveland military. Great unanimi-
ty of feeling prevailed. Similar pro-
ceedings, and large meeting, were held
at Norwalk.
MONTGOMERY, April 15.-President
Davis will vacate his seat at Montgomery,
the Vice President assuming his duties,
and will make his head quarters at Rich
mond in ten days, with Gen. Beauregard
as second in command. Gen. Bragg can
take care of Pensacola. The foregoing
is by authority.
DETROIT. April 16.-At an informal
meeting of citizens to-day at which Gov
Blair was present, it was resolved in Or
der to expedite the equipment of troops
required from Michigan to raise 500,
900 by private subscriptions. A large
amount was subscribed on the spot, and
balance will be raised Immediately
Gen. Cas- responded literally.
MILWAUKEE, April 16.-An immense
meeting was held at the Chamber OF
Commerce last night Men of all par
ties participated, and the excitement was
very great. The feeling is unanimous
for asserting the futurity of the govern.
ment. Two volunteer rifle com panies
were formed yesterday.
The preparations for war are decided
and unmistakable.
} MONTGOMERY, April 16.-The Cabinel
} were in council this morning. Mr.. Lin.
coins proclamation was read amidst
bursts of laughter.
The Secretary Of War authorizes the
statement that SO, 700 more troops were
called out to-day to meet Lincoln s
men.
RISING Sun, Ind. April 16.-Our cit
liens are holding meeting this evening
expressing their sympathy with the Gov
eminent. A company of volunteers il
filing its ranks for immediate duty. Sc
cession sentiments are not tolerated il
this community.
Norwich, Conn. April 16.-Govern
or Buckingham has issued proclama
ton calling for volunteers to rendezvous
at Hartford.
The Thames Bank of this city has ten.
dered 100000 to Governor Bucking
ham, and the Fairfield County Bank ha.
offered $4,000.
: ST.. LOUIS. April let is under
stood that Gov. Jackson will refuse 4
comply with Secretary Cameron's requi
sition for troops.
New YORK, April l6.-A special dis
patch to the Poet says the Governors o
Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, ant
Missouri refuse to respond for troops
Maryland, however, responds promptly
and Baltimore regiment has tenderet
, its services to the President.
The quota for Massachusetts, has beer
doubled, and three regiments from Bos
ton are ordered here at once.
Gen. James H. Lane of Kansas take
command of a thousand men here.
The Commercials dispatch says Hon
Geo. Ashmun has been sent 10 Canad
on secret mission.
No orders are yet issued to blockad
Southern ports or stop mails.
The President has issued orders (
garrison Harper's Ferry, Forts Wash
ington, Monroe, and others.
One of the Massachusetts regiment
: goes to Fort Monroe with a New Yor
, regiment.
9 The route between Philadelphia an
Washington will be guarded by Wester
troops.
D At a meeting of merchants of this cit
j to-day it was voted that a call be issue
for mass meeting, irrespective of party