The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-17
THE WAR FEELING AT THE NORTH.
$4,000 rendered by Two Banks in Rhode

| Providence, April 16.-The Directors of the
| Bank of Commerce have informed Gov. Sprague
that they ready to advance loan of $50, 900
the State for aiding in the outfit of troops. Large
offers from private citizens have also been made to
! Gov. Sprague for similar purpose. The Globe
Bank this morning rendered to the State loan of
| $50, 600.
| WASHINGTON, April 15.-The War Department
by telegraph to-day accepted the offers of Cover
nor Sprague, of Rhode Island, of regiment for
the Federal service. He requested by the Sec
retary to send them to Washington without delay.
Jersey Blues.
TRENTON, April l6.-The old battle ground and
Its nelghborhood are all alive with the swarming
OF patriots Jersey Blues are always true to the
Union, and will bravely and promptly respond to
their saqqiE ff ph to s ss sf the
Troops.
BOSTON, April 16.-The city authorities have
appropriated Faneul Hall for the of the troops
who are responding to the call of the government
The 'Stars and Stripes" are now flying over the
"Cradle of Liberty"
The Military Spirit in Pennsylvania.
EAsrON, April l6.-An enthusiastic meeting has
been held here. The spirit is up to the fight
ing point. Men are no longer partisans but patri-
ots The only cry is, the Union must and shall be
preserved. Over one hundred men volunteered
and nearly four thousand dollars were subscribed
READING, April l6.-Reading is all alive Itnev-
er presented so busy an appearance Countrymen
are coming in from all quarters, and talk as cooy
of going to if it an invitation to go to
dinner.
LANCASTER, April l6.-The war feeling has taken
the place of all other emotions. One can almost
| imagine that the dark clouds of Revolution are
brooding over Wheatand. The flag of the Union
is floating from different points, and much surprise
is shown that there has been so much deception as
to the strength of Fort Sumter. 1t is said that
Major Anderson has either been libeled, else he
| has deceived the government and the people. A
meeting is called for Wednesday next to sustain
the Government Men enrolling their names
as volunteers, to be rendered to the government,
| and money is freely subscribed.
A rti Tha nil. all.
commotion. Companies are being formed to de-
fend the flag and support the Union. A mass meet
ing was called. The Telegraph says: "a blow has
been struck at the Constitution of the United
States, which calls for redress-the flag of our
Union has been disg raced, and the honor of the
! oyal States outraged. Submission is now treason
| HARRISBURG, April l5.-Eight of the Democratic
members of the House of Representatives to-day
changed their votes upon the bill to arm the mill
tia of the State They had previously voted
against the proposed measure.
| PITTsBURG, April l5.-The war news has created
an intense excitement here, and business has been
almost entirely suspended since Saturday.
The Presidents proclamation has thoroughly
aroused the military spirit. Several companies
have volunteered to sustain the integrity of the
Union.
| Tonight there is an immense gathering at the
City Hall. The meeting was opened by the May
or, who introduced the venerable William Wilkins,
as President of the meeting, assisted by twenty five
| Vice Presidents.
Resolutions declaring undying fidelity to the
Union approving of the course of the Legislature
and Executive branches of the State Government
in responding to the call of the President, dsre-
garding all partisan feeling, and pledging their
lives, fortunes, and sacred honor in defence of the
Union, and appointing Committee of Public
Safety, were unanimously adopted.
| A resolution was also adopted approving of the
action of the Philadelphia banks in promptly offer
ing money to the Government.
The meeting was addressed by Judge Wilkins,
Theo. NJ. Marshall, Hon. p. c. Sherman, DR.. Nc
| Cook, ex-Gov. Johnston, Hon. A. W. Loomis and
other prominent citizens of all parties.
The meeting adjourned with cheers for the Union,
the Constitution, and the enforcement of the laws
LANCASTER, April l5.-There an impressive
scene in the Court of Quarter Sessions this morn
| ing.
Hon. BENJAMIN Champneys, in few eloquent
and patriotic remarks, moved, and was ably Sc
c0nded by Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, that the mem
bers of the bar renew their oaths to support the
Constitution of the United States.
Inc judges and every member Of the bar imme-
diately took the required oath.
| There is deep and unanimous sentiment in ia
| vor of sustaining the Government.
call for public meeting on Wednesday has
been issued, signed by Mayor Sanderson, DR.. Null
rowes, Hon. Thomas E. Franklin, G. Hager, ex-
Postmaster Swarr, Judges Hayes, Long and
Champneys, and others, comprising men of all par
ties.
the Jackson Rifles, has 200 applicants. The Fen
cibles, Captain Franklin, are rapidly filling up.
PoTTsvILLE April l5.-C. Tower, Esq, prom-
nent Democratic lawyer, is organizing and fully
equlpping a company at his expense for the
support of the Government.
| Vermont.
ST; JoHNsBURG, April 16.-Itis understood that
the Governor will convene the Legislature, to meet
on Tuesday week. He will respond promptly to
the call OF the Secretary of War for troops.
, New Hampshire.
MANCHESTER N. H., April 15.-New Hampshire
VIII respond promptly to the call for troops. 1t is
not probable that an extra session of Legislature
will be called. The State will undoubtedly tender
two regiments instead of one
| Massachusetts.
! BosToN, April 15.-Governor Andrews to-day
received requistion for 1000 troops to report at
Washington forthwith for duty; and the Third
Fourth, Sixth and Eighth regiments will be order
ed out tomorrow for the purpose of drafting the
number required.
There is an intense excitement All the officers
of the Mexican war are particularly anxious for
power to raise companies, or serve in the ranks of
those already ordered for service.
| LAWRENCE, Mass, April ia meeting of three
thousand citizens was held here tonight. The
united voice for the Constitution and the flag of
the Union. Two military companies met at the ar
mory, and there quite spirited contest to fill
the requisition of the Governor for troops. Pre-
mlums were offered for places in the ranks
Boston, April 15.-Political questions have been
summarily dropped, and the universal sentiment of
the city and State is to defend to the last the flag
OF the Union.
nave already rendered their services at the Adju-
tant Generals Office
Zen. b. V. Butler, an ardent supporter of Breck-
lnridge during the election, has rendered his SER
vices with his entire brigade.
| Connecticut.
| .Em haven, April 16.-The Mechanics Bank O (
.uis city mas rendered to the Governor S25,OOO to
ernt6knt. " 'Ae -'"''oA"' Wv
AUBURN, April l6.-The artillery COMPANY here
70 rapiaiy nling up. The 49th regiment will be-