Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-17

i ComPnnies AceePted By the Governor-
Ilinltary 70 Leave To.day for Washing-
ton Recruitins, Ase.
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The crowd around the newspaper-ofices
was much smaller yesterday than the day be-
fore, but recruiting is carried on much more
rapidly. Allof the old military companies in
the city have rendered their services TO the
Governor, and new ones are either formed, or
are in progress of formation, in every point
Of the city, and we think that at least 1000
men have been enrolled, something more
than half in the Home guard. i-
Thirteen companies Of the Cincinnati Vol
nteer.militia have been accepted as a por-
ton Of the thirteen regiments called for.
The announcement that so few would be
taken Immediately, caused great disappOint-
ment, but it was somewhat relieved by
dispatch from Washington that the Gov
ernment would receive all who offer.
Three companies, belonging to the Third
Regiment, the Lafayette, Rover Guard and
the Zouaves, win leave for Washington to.
day at three o'clock. Others will probably
be ordered to start at the same time.
This division Of the Ohio militia is under
the command of Major-General Ly title, with
Brigadier. General Bates as second in COM
mand.
The Third Regiment is commanded by
Major Wilson. Both officers and privates
are anxious to be on duty.
The printers Of Cincinnati held meeting
for the purpose of organizing volunteer
company, at the leoture-rOom of Bacon's
Mercantile College yesterday, at half past
twelve o'clock. .
The meeting was called to order by viii.
Tomlinson, upon whose motion Capt. O. LIZ.
Long was called to the Chair. Will. Tom.
linson was chosen Secretary.
After statement by the Chair, as 10 the
object of the meeting, twenty-five names
were enrolled. ga
On motion of Capt. H. G.. Armstrong, the
title chosen for the company was Franklin
Guard. f..-.-..
A committee to procure a recruiting hall
was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Arm
strong, Treher and Tomlinson. Also, a COM
mittee to recruit, consisting of Jos. Rudolph,
NJ. G. Henry, G. H. WaShbaugh, W. Il.
Lloyd and Tunis @. Tarrant. .I
During the proceedings Gen. s. J. Browne,
and Messrs. Bean, Rudolph, Collins and Tom
linson, were called out, and briefly re-
sponded. 'st
Capt s. @. Erwin, a we'll l-knoWn citizen,
will open books for the raising of company
of infantry, at the Office of Erwin & Carter
No. West Third. street, to-day, at nine
o'clock. Mr.. E. is emphatically a military
man, having been connected with the Du
Quespe Guards, of Pittsburg, and the Guth.
rie Grays of this city.
A meeting for the purpose oforganizing
Home Guard has been called at the old stont
church on Walnut Hills.
A meeting for the same purpose will b,
held on Thursday night, at Lockland, in thi
county. E-
At a meeting of the Methodist clergymel
of the city, yesterday, the following resolu
tion was adopted |a... -77
ResolUed: That the Administration shoult
be sustained in maintaining the Union, th
Constitution and the enforcement of tn
laws; and Church and Ministry should, wit
all good citizens, render appropriate aid.
The members of one of the churches i
the Western part of the city talk of organ
izipg a company, and electing their paste
Captain. a.r
At the regular meeting of the Board {
Education for Delhi Township, held on Nor
day, and composed of members of a
political parties, the following resolutio
was unanimously adopted:
Resolved! That, whereas a state of ws
exists by act of armed rebels levying wf
against the Union, it is now the duty of a
good citizens, in favor of maintaining th
Union, to support it at all hazards, and witt
out regard to previous political opinions
and that every public body should make
known that they are for the Union and the
country, all the time. e..
An impromptu meeting was held at Cal
ifornia, in this county, day before yesterda,
Gardner Patterson presiding, and W. "
Tice acting as Secretary. ... ..T
An American flag was hoisted, an
several speeches were made.
A-committee on resolutions, consisting
some of the Oldest citizens, was appointed
who reported a series commencing the pee
pie to the maintenance of the Constitution
which were adopted unanimously. #
A military company was Immediate
formed. |fIt .s II 81 81
, Eli Kinney, of Kinney, Espy Co., Banl
ers, is making arrangements to form rif
!: company; twenty persons have alread
I joined. ........
7 The Second Ward held a meeting la
a night for the purpose of forming militar
, company, ]. R. Morton presiding, and J.
MeDken acting as Secretary. rr+
A committee, consisting of Messrs.
( Elias, L. A. Allen and j. H. Woodward, WI
appointed to obtain a suitable hall for a
t armory, and ]. NJ. Trobridge was designate
to confer with the General Committee
s reference to arms, ammunition, &c. r
q A second meeting will be held to-nigh
!. Over 100 names have been enrolled.
The Committee of the Home Guard,
the First Ward, were unable to obtain the Ike
for the hall, last night, owing to q misunde
a standing. The room and book will be ope
this morning ut half past eight o'clock, an
: remain 60 until ten P. NJ. Let "Ward One
do her duty and turn out full company.
g The Germans are organized with tho
2 oughness and dispatch, and will have sever
companies in the field in few days. Nearl
o all Of them are familiar with military dril
q and win make effective soldiers. One of IL
3 companies will be commanded by CAPITA
Q August Which, Prussian by birth, ar
% long an officer in the German army. R
Gently, he has been editor of the Rspu
Eikansr of this city.
y The Turner's are volunteering almost to
6 man, either in the companies for foreig
service or in the Home Guard.