Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-04-25
TROOPS MOVING.
Further Ncwsfrom Ohio Troops.
WHEELING MENACED

Further News from Ohio Troops.
A Gentleman of this State, who arrived
from Washington last evening. having left
the Capitol on Friday Morning, brings
much important and interesting inforrna-
ton in regard to the state of things there,
and on the route westward.
The traiu by which he came was the
last that got through, the bridges having
been broken down within three hours after
he passed over them. The night before
he left it became evident that those who
wished 10 get out of the Capital at all
would have to do it at once Great num-
bers of ladies passed northward on Thurs
day evening, most Northern men having
sent their families to place Of safety and
remained themselves 10 await the course Of
events. Great excitement reigned in this
city. Secession sentiments were openly or
secretly professed by large numbers of the
citizens and people from the South. No
Northern man considered himself safe un-
less he enrolled himself as volunteer, and
thus came under the protection of his fel-
low soldiers.
The sentiment of the people of the dis.
trict is about equally divided, the Seces-
sionists being mostly desperate class Of
men. The entire force cf troops in the
city on Friday morning was about 5000
of whom nearly half were enrolled in the
city itself. To these latter it would be
dangerous TO trust too much, as hundreds
of the Secessionists would think nothing ol
taking the oath of fidelity to the Union
in order that they might secure an advan-
tageous position for theirintended treason.
Washington must be saped by Northern
aid, fit is to be SAVED at all.
By Sunday morning the number of
troops in Washington propaoly reach eight
or ten thousand. In addition to these,
three ships of war fully armed and equip
ped are there. A battery of cannon
is placed at the end Of the Alexandria
bridge. Companies Of soldiers are picket
ed all around The city, and on the avenues
leading 10 it. Flying Artillery stand ready
for instant service whenever required
Guards of observation are stationed along
the railroad between Baltimore and Wash
ington, though not insufficient force to pre-
serve the property if attacked by large
force.
The members of the Government are de-
tern,ined on desperate defense if attack
ed, and it is firmly believed in Washington
that the Southern army, if victorious, will
find nothing TO occupy but heap of ru-
ins. Hemmed in ON all sides as by wall
of fire, the Government and IFS supporters
iu the National Capitol will fight to the
last and will destroy what they cannot save
from capture.
1t is feared that Virginia is gathering
large army to rush in on Washington and
capture it before further precautions be Ia
ken, and that Virginia troops will be
brought up secretly TO prevent the arrival
of any more Northern volunteers. 1t is be-
lieyed that Ben Mccullough is still secret
ly lowering around the Capital, maturing
his plans for bold stroke. The Governor
of Viginia has issued proclamation, call
ing tho entire Virginia militia into the
field.
The Secession Ordinance of Virginia
was passed under the most coorcive meas
urcs. Those who voted against it were
threatened with death and are flying from
the State in order to save their necks.-
Carlisle and Dent escaped to Washington.
Sherrard Clemens is under arrest. The
train that brought our informan: to Har-
risburgh contained. a delegate in disguise.
A New York friend on the cars was on his
way to Western Virginia to bring away the
family Of the delegate. Spies dog the steps
of all the anti-secession delegates.
Southern spies are scattered through
Pennsylvania giving information of the
They have been telegraphing
that there is no enthusiasm, that voluu-
teers refuse TO come forward, and that the
North will be an easy prey to tho Southern
army. Gov. Curtin has been made aware
of these facts, and has taken possession of
the wires so as 10 prevent the transmission
of such lying intelligence,
At Harrisblrgh on Friday there were
$500 troops in camp, armed, but badly
provided with blankets and camp necessa-
ries. Gov. Curtin has gone to Philadel-
pnia for large supply of every thing need
ed, to be sent by express TO the camp.
Between Harrisburgh and Pittsburgh nu-
nerons trains Of soldiers were met, among
hem being the Ohio troops. Gov. Denui-
ION had telegraphed for the reture of The
after to Wheeling to protect that city from
he Secessionists, but on learning that the
Wheeling people were able to defend them
ielAes, he countermanded the order. The
Stars and Stripes" were rua up in Wheel
ng. A Secessionist attempted to pull it
lown, and was instantly shot.
Tne feeling in Pittsburgh is intense, and
he city is wild with excitement.
Quarter Master Gen. D. L. Wood, of
ohio, is in New England buying arms for
be State. Attorney Gen. Wolcott was
net going in the same direction, it is sup
'osed on similar business. The Union feel
ng throughout Pennsylvania runs high
nd the war spirit is of the fiercest kind. 4