Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-18
The War Feeling at the North

| DETROIT April l6.-At an informal meeting of the
citizens to-day, Gov Blair presiding it was resolv-
ed that an order to expedite the equipment of troops
required from Michigan to raise $780, 600 by pri>
vate subscription. large portion of the amount
was subscribed on the spot. and the remainder will
be raised Immediately. Gen. Cass responded liber-
ally.
CONCORD N. H., April 16.--New Hampshire re
spends to the Presidents proclamation and will fur
nish the troops required. The Concord Union Bank
has rendered loan of $50. 900 to the Governor and
all the directors with the cashier, agree to contri
butte 500 each to the support of the families of each
man as fall defending the flag of their country.
CLEVELAND, April l6.-An immense Union meet
| ing was held here last night.
| NORWICH, Conn.,, April 16.--Governor Buck
| ingham has issued a proclamation ordering Yolun-
| teers to rendezvous at Hartford
| TIE Thames Bank of this city has tentered TO-
600 dollars to Governor Buckingham, and the Fair
| field County Bank has offered $4,000.
! WASHINGTON, April l6.-Col. Ellsworth has had
strong inducements offered him to proceed to New
York city and organize regiment of Zouaves. If
he does not go thither he will repair Illinois for
| similar purpose. He had declined the commission
| IN the army which was rendered him.
VERNON, IND, April ia large and enthusiastic
meeting was held here today irrespective of party
at which it was unanimously resolved to uphold the
Government and enforce the laws Two companies
of volunteers will be offered to the Government in
| few days.
New HAVEN Conn.,, April 16-The Mechanics
DaDK OF lnlS CITY TINS morning rendered the Cover
S25 900 for the use of the State and in support
ing the National Government.
Troy, n. Y, April ia great Union Demenstra-
ton took place last evening. The meeting adjourn
ed in body to Gen. Wool's residence, who respond
ed in a stirring speech.
LONDON, o., April 16.-At meeting of the citi.
zens to-day resolutions in support of the Admins
traton were adopted Volunteers are being en-
rolled. The Stars and Stripes float the Court
House.
A. h.
arrived here this morning from Savannah, had
Secession flag hoisted. A crowd proceeded to the
warf and compelled Captain Davis to take it down
and hoist the Stars and Stripes.
LAWRENCE, April 15.-Our city government this
morning appropriated S. 600 for the benefit of the
families OF those who have volunteered to defend
the country's flag.
RISING Sun, Ind, April lG.-Our citizens are hold
ing meeting this evening, expressing their synpa-
thy with the Government. A company of voluu>
teers is rapidly filling its ranks for immediate SER
vice. Secession sentiments not located in this
community.
PHILADELPHIA, April ia second regiment of |
thousand men have rendered their services to the
Government
CHICAGO, April I6.-Governor Yates, of Illinois. |
and Governor Randall. Of Wisconsin to-day ssu.d |
procamations calling for the volunteers asked for
by the General Government
The war feeling is intense throughout the West
Dispatches from almost every town in Illinois /
Wisconsin and Iowa, that can be reached by tele~
graph, represent the people very determined to
sustain the Government in the enforcement of the |
laws, and unfolding the honor of the national flag
Boston, April l6.-The Governor of New Hamp. |
shire has issued requistion for troops, which will
be filed in g week.
steamer has been chartered to convey the
Rhode Island troops to Washington.
TRENTON n. j. April l6.-An attack on the True
American is feared, because the office does not dis
play the American flag.
WILMINGTON, Del, April l6.-A large meeting to-
night censured the course Of Senator Eayard in
not advocating . compromise, thus having placed
the state In false position as having an anti Unicn
tendency. '
BUFFALO, April l6.-Millard Fillmore made strong
Union speech this evening-saying that we must All
stand by the Constitution
ALBANY, April ia telegram was read in the
legislature this afternoon stating that crowd in
the city OF New York had compelled the Herald TO
hoist the American flag. That paper is now for the