The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-10
THE WAR FEELING IN THE NORTH.

THE WAR FEELING IN THE NORTH.
WASH, GToS, April O. 1851.
The most startling evidence OF the sudden rousing OF a
sweeping warke spirit contpues to arrive here by mall
and telegraph from all parts OF the Nortu Leading men
of all parties express their readiness stand by the
federal government in the present trial Of its strength
in the most enthusiastic and encouraging terms.
1t is evident that the loyal feelings OF the North
eIn people have been 50 deeply outraged by the
reckless usupations the States that their patti
exhausted. They will longer allow laws OF
the land to be trampled upon with mpunity The first
shot fired by the revolutonists upon the vessels now
brir ging relief to Major Anderson will solidy unite all
friends OF the Union in the support the taken
by the administration for the maintenance of
the federal authority, and knde a blaze OF universal
indignation that will all past diversions OF party
be forgotten The being received by the
President from leading political opponents leave doubt
on this head
Gov Dennson, of Ohio started for Columbus this
afternoon. Upon his return he will Immediately send
special message 10 tho Legislature, which is stin
scssion, recommending appropriation for the
ing Of the State He thinks Ohio win have fifty thousand
men ready for service on short notice
The Governors of all the free States will doubt
lesely forthwith follow in the wake OF
their colleagues Of ohio and Pennsylvania. In
New York and Massachusetts, the militia forces already in
working trim are thought to be sufficient to meet the
drafts for likely to be made upon those States.
MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR CURTIN TO THE PENSsYL-
yANIA LEGISLATURE.
ExEcunvx CHAMBER,
HARRISBURG, April o, 1861.
To SENATE HOUSE, REPRESENTATIVES, OF rg Con-
MoswEALIB or PENNSYLVANIA
GTNIrINEs-As the period fixed for the adjournment OF
the Legislature rapidly approaching feel constrained
by Of duty to call your attentoa condition
Of the military organization Of the State. II scarcely
necessary TO than that the militia system OF tho
State during long period distinguished by the pursuits
or peaceful industry exclusively, has become wholly in
efficient and the interference Of the Legislature ia re-
qufed TO remove ts defects and render IL useful and
available to the pubic service.
Many OF our volunteer companies not poeeess the
number OF men required by military law and steps
should be forthwith taken to supply those dencencies
There numerous companies that without tho
necessary arms, and OF the arms that but
few are provided with the more modern appliances 10
render them serviceabe.
l recommend, therefore, that the Legislature mako
immediate provision for the removal OF these capital
defects that be procured add distributed those
Of citizens who may enter into the military service
Of the State and that seps be taken TO change the guns
already distributed by the adoption OF such well known
and tried improvements az Will render them effective
in the event Of their employment in actual service.
In this Connection recommend the establishment OF
Military Bureau at the capital and that the militia laws
of the Common wealth be 30 modified and amended az to
mpart to the military organization Of the state the
vitality and energy essential TO its practical value and
usefulness.
Precautions such have suggested wise and pro-
per at all times ia a government like ours But especial
and momentous considerations arising from the condition
OF public affairs outside the limits yet OF incalculable
consequence 10 the people, and demanding the gravest
attention OF The Stature Of invest the
subject TO which action s rvted by this communi
cation with extraordinary interest and Importance.
We cannot be nsensble to the fact that jeal
ouses and divisions distract the public mind and that In
portions Of this Union the peace Of the country, not
The safety OF the government itself is endangered.
Military orgsnizat )ns Of ormidabe character, which
not to be demanded by any existing public ext
gency, have been formed in cesain Of the States On
whatever pretexts these extraordinary military prepara
tions may have been made no purpose that may con-
template resistance 70 the enforcement OF the laws will
meet E mpathy or encouragement from the people Of
this Commonwealth
Pennsylvania yields to State in her respect for and
her Willingness TO protect by all neeiul guar anteee the
constitutional rights snd constitutional Independence Of
her sister states, nndelty TO that constitutional
union, whose unexamplod benefits have been showered
alike upon herself and them.
The most exalted public policy and the clearest obga
toDs patriotism therefore, admonish u.s. IN the
existing deporable and dangerous crisis OF affairs, that
militia system should receive from the legislature
that prompt attention which public exgencics either OF
the State Or the nation may appear TO demand and which
may seem n.y wisdom best adapted 10 preserve and
secure to The people Of Pennsylvania and the Union tho
blessing Of peace and the integrity and liability Of
unrvaed CONSTITUTIONAL government.
The government Of this established by it's
illustrions founder 'in deeds OF peace" Our people
have been Trained and disciplined in those arts which
lesu TO the promotion Of their own moral and physical
Tor the rights Of others have always cultivated ralerna
relations with the people Of all the States devoted the
constitution and the Union and always recognizing tho
spirit Of concession and compromise that undercs the
foundation OF the government.
P,nnsy vanla oilers counsel ani takes action In
the of Her desire 10 for peace and her
object the preservation Of the personal and political
rights OF citizens Of the true sovereignty OF States and
the supremacy Of law and order.
Animated by these sentiments and INDUCING earnest
hope Of the speedy restoration Of those harmonious and
friendly relations between the various members OF this
confederacy which have brought beloved country 70
q condition Of uuequaled power and prosperity.
commit the grave subject OF this communication 70
your aelberation A. q. CURTIN
Exreasurer slifcr says that no State loan wiz DC 70
quired TO supply the half million for war purposes.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS.
HARRrsuRGn, April Q, 1861
At the republican at both Houses TO night, Sen
ator Smith presiding srgcd that that party should At
nresen, take no other grounds than those already taken
Mr. Mcclure urged the adoption Of the constitutional
arsendmnet proposedto Congress.
Mr. Gordon representative Of the House, opposed ts
adoption.
Mr. Iandon Of tho Senate declared that he would no
vote for II.
Mr. Mcclure reoined warmly
Mr. GospoS again spoke in opposition TO the amend
mept and Mr. ARMSTRONG speaking In favor Of H.
The caucus still In session. No vote will be taken
tonight.
The democratic members will hold a caucus on the
Military Appropriation bin 70 morrow morning.