Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-19
The war preparation at the North.

New York, April T-Recruiting is going on
briskly in this CITY, and the Government regiments
are filling up rapidly The sailers, in great mum
bers are applying for tl,e naval service. Work at
the Navy Yard is progressing rapidly The Wa
bash North Carolina, Savannah. and Perry are rap
idly being put in readiness. All the city regiments
announce their determination to respond when nee
died. but there individual cases in most of them
who are unwilling to serve against the South. The
10Th regiment unanimously voted last night to ten
der their services to the Government Drills are
nightly and daily held by the various regiments,
which fast filling up, as well as the volunteer
companies. Resolutions were adopted at large
meeting of the Central Republican Club last night,
not very complimentary on Mayor Wood common
ting on the course of the Herald and expressing
disapprobation of those engaged at Hartford and
other places in manufacturing arms for the South
INDIAHAPoIIs, April 1.-THE Bank of the State Of
Indiana has rendered the Governor all the money
that may be necessary for the present exigcncy in
furnishing Indianas quota of troops to sustain the
Government The first regiment of Indiana volun-
teers will leave here tomorrow for Washington.
Captain Miller's command from Lafayette arrived
here this afternoon. The Montgomery Guards,
from Crawfordsville and the Washington Guards
will arrive tonight. Four companies now en-
camped in the State Fair grounds. Five or six
companies will come tomorrow.
CHICAGO April 17th.--The first detachment of
United States troops for Minnesota passed through
this city last evening en- route for Washing
ton, numbering seventy five men, under command
of Major Pemberton. The tram bearing them was
received at the depot by a crowd of not less than
ten thousand.
The remainder of the troops at Fort Ridgley,
composed of Major Morris command and Shermans
battery, are expected to arrive here tomorrow af-
ternoon.
The war feeling continues undated. The Gov
ernors proclamation for volunteers is promptly re-
sponded to.
Several companies have already rendered their
services.
At meeting of the Directors of the Burlington
Branch of the State Bank of Iowa, this morning it
was resolved that the cashier of this Branch be d-
rected to advance to the Governor Of the State such
a sum of money as he may require for the equip
ment and preparation of the regimens called for by
the President of the United States.
HAMILTON, o., April I-General Garrison ac-
companies one company of seventy-fve men as far
as Columbus. Four or five companies will be ready
to march within forty-eight hours.
Samuel Hull, Esq, offers $4,000, if necessary to
sustain the stars and stripes. John W. Sohn and
other prominent citizens will contribute literally.
AKRON, o.. April H.-Three hundred men were
enrolled to-day.
The excitement is high. but men are in earnest
The Union flag floats on the public buildings.
MARION, o., April H.-An enthusiastic meeting
was held here last night. Speeches were made by
men of all parties. There is but one sentiment
"The Union must be maintained and the laws en-
forced" Volunteering is going on brlskly.
.
Captain Pease, and the MONTGOMERY Guards, Captain
Hughes, left for Columbus this evening. The two
companies numbering $50 men. The Lafayette
Guards Captain Dister will leave at II clock to-
night, Captain Childs is FORMING rifle company
which will leave here Tomorrow. The militay fever
is very high here. Conductor N Wentworth, of the
Dayton Light GUARDS, is carrying the stars and
stripes.
DETROIT, April l7.-Gen. Cas- made speech this
morning on the occasion of tie Board of Trade un-
A.. H.
strongly in favor of supporting the Union, the Con-
stitution, and the countrys flag under all circum-
stances. He said that in crisis like the present. it
the duty of every citizen to stand by the Gov
eminent.
Oakland county alone offers all that is required
by the Federal Government from the entire State
Madison, Wis, April 1.-THE Governors Guard
have rendered their services and had been accept
ed. Volunteer companies are organizing in all
parts of the State. The excitement runs high