The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-04-26
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Governor of Massachusetts.
Great Excitement in the North.

Great Excitement in the North.
New York, April 20.
The Union meeting is now being held
at Union Square The assemblage is im-
mense; all the lower part Of the city is
deserted
J. A. Dix presides at the Chief stand,
Hamilton Fisher, 7. Havemeyer, and No
ses Grinnell at others. The speakers in
clude our most eminent citizens Reso,
lutions were submitted and will be adopt
ed pledging support to the Government
to the extent of laying down lives if nec~
essary; that secession is unjustiiiabe and
reasonable, and appointing a committee
of % to collect funds and transact such
other business in aid of the Government
as public interest may require.
Gov. Morgan has quashed all proceed
ings against Col. Corcoran, of the 9th
Regiment. Col. Corcoran refused to or
der bis regiment ont last summer to re
ceive the Prince of Wales.
1t is reported that large number of
empty cars were run down from Alexan>
dria into Virginia Thursday night, with
the intention of bringing up troops for
the attack on the Capitol
The steamer Columbia has been char
tered by the Government to day and will
sail for Washington to morrow.
A despatch from Col Lefferts SAYS the
7th Regiment left Philadelphia by rail for
Hayre de Grace, thence to embark on
steamer to Annapolis.
A gentleman from Washington reports
from 5000 to 5000 troops under arms,
including 1000 regulars and four batter
les of flying artillery.
Col. Smith is confident that he can de-
fend the city for the present against any
force that is likely TO be brought against
it.
The same gentleman reports that the
origin of the trouble at Baltimore was
that rowdy came behind tie last platoon
of the Massachusetts regiment, caught
musket from one of the soldiers and shot
the latter in the back, killing him instant
ly. The order was Immediately given to
fire, and several of the mob were killed
The schooner L. G. Watts has been
seized with large quantity of arms
shipped at Hartford, Conn, for the south
a special despatch to the Tribune says
orders were received from Gov. Letcher
to seize the customs at Wheeling, but
Wheeling is strong for the Union and
last night it was guarded oy the Mayor
for the United States.
The citizens were greatly excited at
the news, and declare that they will stand
by the stars and stripes.
The same dispatch says Harper's Ferry
is occupied by 5000 men, and the widest
excitement prevails.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 20.
The Massachusetts regiments which ar
rived here yesterday, have gone direct to
Washington by the Keystone State.
The Washington Star of Friday says an
attack on Washington with such means
as the assailants have, would be simply a
sacrifice of their lives.
New York, April 90.
Advlces from Norfolk report the frigate
Merrlmac getting her armament aboard
with all possible despatch under the pro
section Of the numberless double sheeted
guns.
Baltimore, Nd, April 20.
Armed men are moving in every dlrec-
ton. The Mayor and Governor have no.
titled the President that no more troops
can pass through Baltimore, unless they
fight their way.
The bridges on the Northern Central
Il. K. have been destroyed.
The number killed yesterday, were
eleven Baltilnorians, three Massachusetts,
soldiers, and wounded four citizens and
eight soldiers.
Tie President replies that no more
| troops will oe brought through Baltimore,
provided they are allowed 10 pass around
the city without moIestatioD.
New York, April 20.
A private despatch ftom Baltimore,
says the Union men have no hope unless
the Government occupy the city BY an
overpowering force
Boston Mass, April 90.
| The 9Th regiment. and Boston flying
artillery, start for Washington this eve
ming.
There is to be a public meeting on
State street, on Sunday morning to raise
voluntary Regiment.
+ The cali for-,he meeting is headed by
Fletcher Webster.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 90.
The Government has taken possession