The Van Buren press., 1861-04-17

Inc lime washington correspondent,
says the War Department is engaged in cal
culating the quota of troops in each State.
New York viii be entitled to ten regiments.
No detailed policy relative to the closing of
Southern ports is yet settled. but arrange.
ments are making to cut off all communi-
cation.
Gen. Scott is yet scarcely at work, cal
culating the disposition Of the force.
The Administration has reliable informa-
-tion that the Confcderated States propose.
after reducing Fort Sumpter. to march on
Washington with 10000 men. Several
additional companies OF regulars are order
ed to Washington.
/ An N. Y. Express Washington dispatch
gives rumor that Gen. Scott has resigned
because his advice against re inforcing fort
Sumpter was disregarded.
Advices from Philadelphia. 14th, say the
reported project to seize Fort Deleware,
causes much excitement. 1t is now COM
manded by Capt. Porter of Virginia. who
1t is reported designs to resign if Virginia
secedes. Fort Miffiin in Pa. is delapidat-
ed affair in charge of Sargt. Bromley. and
one man. The Naval Magazin, adjoining
Fort Mif1in is in charge of Mr.. Bunker, q
veteran Of sixty years service.
Volunteers are making preparations to
be ready SO as to respond instantly to the
call of the Governor or President. Two
new regiments are forming to consist OF
10 900 men each > to arm which portion
of the State appropriation will be required.
Major Henry offered his services as Col. of
ia regiment if demand is made by the
Government. There is much excitement
around the Palmetto Flag newspaper office
in Philadelphia to-day, the whole square is
blocked up with people. The Mayor and
police have possession of the building. An
American Flag is suspended across the
street. Some damage has been done to the
Office by the mob. and it would have been
utterly torn out but for the interference Of
the Mayor.
Dispatches from Washington 14th. give
information that the President has deter
mined on carrying out the policy of his ir-
augural. and will proceed at once to resist
the action OF the Confederate States.
In his proclamation he says. whereas the
laws Of the United States have been and
are no.v opposed in several States, by com
binations too powerful to be suppressed in
the ordinary way. l therefore call forth the
militia Of the several States of the Union,
to the aggregate number Of $4,000, to sup
press said combinations, and execute the
laws. l appeal to all loyal citizens to fa-
cilitate, and aid this effort to maintain the
laws and the integrity of the national Un-
ion. and prosperity of popular governments
and redress wrongs that have long been en-
dured
The first service assigned to the force will
be to repossess the forts, places and prop
erty that have been seized from the Union.
The utmost care will be taken, consistent
with the object, to avoid destitution and
destruction, or interference with the proper
ty of peaceful citizens in any part of the
country. and l hereby command persons
composing the aforesaid combinations to
disperse within twenty days from date. l
hereby convene both Houses of Congress.
for the 4.h of July next, to determine upon
measures which the public safety and inter-
est demand.
Signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President
BY WM. II. SEWARD. Sec'y OF State.
ST. Lovrs April l6.
The Secretary of War, Yesterday, Issued call
for the respective State Governments for troops to
serve infantry or rifiemen, for a period of
three months. or less, if discharged. The call re
guires each soldier to take oa,h of fidelity to the
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under lS. The quota to each State Maine. New
Hampshire. Vermont, Rhode Island Connecticut,
Delaware. Arkansas. Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa,
Minnesota, one regiment each. Mass, North Caro-
lima, Tennessee, 2 regiments New York, II regi-
ments ; P.nnsylvania. l6 regiments Ohio. 13
regiments New jersey, Jersey, Kentucky Mary
land and Missouri, regiments each Illinois and
Indiana, regim nts each Virginia, regiment.
aggregate of officers and men Of $50. The total
thus to be called out 73 39l the remainder which
constitutes the rs, 900 men, under the Presidents
proclamation. will be composed Of troops in the
District Of Columbia. f. ,-
Hon. John Cochrane has offered Gov. Curtain a,
so 900 Of the loan authorized by Pennsylvania, to
am and equip the troops ordered by that State. A
delegation Of Pittsburg merchants have made q
similar tender The War Department has accepted
the Governor of Rohde Island, offer of Q regiment.
1t will be sent to Washington without delay. 3
regiments of the District Of Columbia have tend.
cred their services to the Government. special
Washington despatch to the Post indicates that
such orders have been sent to Lieut. Slemmer that
tack Of attempts made to strengthen the position Of
the Confederate States. A company Of Federal
troops left for Fort Washington on the Potomac TO-
day. Some Maryland troops will probably soon be
called to assist in the defense Of the capitol More
Of the local military Offering their services te
the government.
To-day the war news has produced intense ex.
citement at the north Most Of the free states have
I"Vmpuy rcspOnOeo 70 tne freeloenCe call Ioc vol
unteer soldiers
| While the mob was making an attack in Phila-
delphia. yesterday, secession newspaper Ufics
Mayor Heury male the following speech !" Fellow
countrymen. by the grace Of the Almighty God
treason shall never rear its head have footh old
in Philadelphia. (Immense Cheering) / all up
ON you ~ American citizens to stand by your flag
and protect it at all hazards. at the point of tn.
bayonet, if necessary. but in doing 50 remember
the rights Of your fellow citizens, and theie private
property. Immense cheering) That flag was ar
emblem Of the Government, and l call upon al
good citizens. who love their country, and its flag
testify their loyalty by going to their respective
places OF aboee, leaving to the constituted authori
ties Of the city, the task of protecting the peace
and preventing every act which could be constru
cd into treason to their country"
The Mayor then raised the stars and stripes
At Detroit IN immense citizens meeting va
held TO oonsider present aHAirs. Party issues ar,
buried. Our people are united for the maintenance,
Of the Government. Volunteer companies are for
ming throughout the State to be IN readiness fo
any emergency. Gov. Blair expected to call a
extra session Of the Legislature immediately.
| a rquisition was received by Gov Andrevs
yesterday. at Boston for 1900 men to report il
Washington. forthwith, in accordance with this ,
council was held and the Sd. 4th, 9Th and sth reg
iments Of Infantry were ordered to assemble on IT,
Common, tomorrow. for the purpose Of draftina
the number equired. The most intense lexeite
ment prevails. Military men. and many who have
served in the Mexican war, are psrticulsriy anxious
to get power to raise companies or enlist in tn.
ranks of those companies which ordered for ser
vice. ssst ~ 80 :