Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-23
TIE WAR BXCITEMENT.
Camp HarrisOn-A New Camp Formed
Miscellaneous News.

soon. There are now eight regiments of in
fantry nearly full, besides a number of indie
pendent companies and nine companies of
artillery. These are in addition to about a
dozen regiments of the Home Guards.
The camp is visited by thousands daily,
and the citizens are literally donating
blankets, mattresses, &C., for the comfort Of
the men under arms. " ogE
Divisions and detachments Of the military
are constantly parading the streets, and al
though ununiformed, present highly cred.
liable appearance. The uniforms are ex-
pected here on Thursday, and the remainder
Of the arms to-day and tomorrow. On the
arrival Of the ordnance the artillery com.
panies commenced equipping themselves,
and will soon be ready for active service.
NEW CAMP FORMED.
The first detachment of the Montgomery
Guards were ordered TO form an encamp-
ment on the hill, in Storrs Township, over
looking the river, and a short distance be-
low Millcreek. The whole regiment will be
CHARTERED there as soon as It is organized.
which win be to-day. The soldiers will
wear red shirts until the uniform arrives.
This is an important point commanding the
river.
KENTUcKIANs IN THE FIELD.
A number of Kentuckians, indignant at
the course Of Governor Magofin, have vol
unteered on this side of the river, in the yari-
GUS regiments now at Camp Harrison. They
are for the Union under all circumstances.
MOVEMENTS IN BUTLER COUNTY.
The following is a copy of the poster cir
culated throughout Butler County, in this
State, during'the latter portion of last week.
Men Of Butler, Rdllyi Rdllyii-At mass
meeting of the citizens of Hamilton, the
undersigned were appointed a committee to
invite every man in Butler County to meet
in Hamilton, on Wednesday, April "a, 1861,
to take counsel together, and adopt such
measures as may be thought advisable in
this alarming crisis of our country.
Armed rebels have stolen the property of
the General Government, having attacked
and battered down one of its strong forts.
and taken its gallant garrison prisoners;
nave trampled and trailed our glorious flag
In the dust; and new, in the pride of their
success and madness of their treasons, are
making preparations to capture and destroy
our Capitol at Washington, and to utterly
overthrow and subvert our Government.
We, therefore, invite every man in Butler
County, without distinction of age, sect re-
hgion or party, to meet at Hamilton on the
day above named, and take such measures
as may be thought advisable to aid our Gov
ernment to suppress and punish treason, to
protect our capitol, to wipe out the insult
offered to our glorious flag, and to sustain
and defend our beloved and blessed Consti-
tuition.
Distinguished speakers will be present
and address the meeting. Come one, come
all. 1t is signed by number OF the leading
men Of the city.
Col. Jeffrey, Of the Gibson House, has de-
termined to present every volunteer who
leaves the city with flannel shirt. Others,
on hearing of the movement, volunteered to
assist him.
The following ladies reported themselves
this morning, ready for work. Mrs. DR.. H.
Shultz, Mrs. W. J. Holmes, Mrs. ]. W. Will
liams, Mrs. /. W. Bachelor, Miss H. NJ.
Earl, Mrs. ]. B. Yeatman, Mrs. Saizer, Mrs.
G. D. Martin, Miss H. Henrie, Mrs. ]. Nc.
Cormick, Mrs. J. B. Funk, Miss M. s. John.
stop, Miss B. Porter, Mrs. P. Gibson, Miss
A. johnson, Miss NJ. Almy, Miss Lora A.
Struble, Miss G. A. Freeman, Mrs. G. W.
Graham, Mrs. NJ. H. Crane.
SISTERS OF CHARITY,
The franciscan Sisters, attached to the st.
Mary's Hospital, have rendered their serv-
ices to the Mayor, to nurse the sick and
take care of the wounded.
TEACHERS HOME GUARD.
The teachers are organizing a Home
Guard, and already sixty.six names have
been enrolled. No company officers have
been yet elected, but competent drill masters
have been secured. They intend to arm and
equip themselves.
The Sketch Club held a meeting on Satur-
day night, and adjourned over till October,
as the greater portion of the members have
volunteered in their country service.
Capt. Ellis's company of Rangers, formed
after the Texas model, already numbers
eighty-nine men-one hundred being a full
complement. To fully equip it $25, 300 will
be required, $2l, 200 of which has been raised
by the members and their friends. As it
will be a most effective auxillery to our
army, the remainder should be subscribed
Immediately.
The citizens of Monroe and vicinity held
large Union meeting in Academy Hall, on
Saturday evening, April %. Several elo-
quent and stirring speeches. The people are
thoroughly aroused and determined to aid in
subduing rebels. Eighty names were en-
rolled as members of Home Guard. Quite
a number of young men had previously en-
listed in volunteer company, and will start
for Columbus on Wednesday.
MEETING AT DELHI.
A large meeting of citizens of Western
Delhi was held at the Station House, on
Saturday evening, and was organized by ap-
pointing W. A. Blinn Chairman, and s. L.
Sawtell Secretary.
Peter linn stated the object of the meet
ing to be the formation of Home Guard,
for the protection of the families and prop
erty of the citizens.
Messrs. Zinn, Clements and Drooker were
appointed Committee on Business. They
reported the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted, to-wit:
ResOlVsd: That we deem it expedient and
necessary, in consideration of the condition
of the country, that we should make some
military organization for the protection of
the neighborhood.
Resolved: That, for the present, we deem
it unnecessary to report the particular kind
of organization, except that it will be for
home protection.
ReSoIVsd: That the accompanying form Of
enrolment be adopted, and that we invite
all good citizens, willing to volunteer, to
come forward and furnish their names and
residences.
other meeting be held in the eastern end Of
the township, to, wit, at John K.Van Horns,
on Tuesday evening, 23d inst, and that we
cordially invite cooperation with us; and
that after the names of volunteers be pro-
cured, that they determine for themselves
what number of companies they shall Or