The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-04-20

sued his proclamation to-day, 1nslstinS on tno
patriotic and loyal citizens Of the State to en-.
roll themselves into companies OF 70 men each,
and to advise the Executive Of their readiness
to be mustered into service Immediately. DE.
tailed instructions will be furnished on accept
ance OF Commissioned officers. = ~.
The Governor closes by saying, in times OF
public danger, bad men grow bold and reckless,
the property of citizens becomes unsafe, and
both public and private rights are liable to be
jeopardized. enjoin upon all administration
and peace officers within the State, renewed
vigilance in the maintenance and execution OF
laws, and in guarding against exigencies lending
to disorder among the people. lSigned.J q
A. w. RANDALL, Governor.
L. P. HARVEY, Secretary Of State.
CHARLESTON, April 15.-A general order of
Gen. Beauregard was issued Sunday to the Con-
federate States troops. He orders that Major
Anderson be allowed to evacuate on the same
terms he asked before the surrender. Gen. b.
compliments the troops of the Confederacy tor
their bravery, for the brilliant success which at.
tended the hardships and privations in reducing
the stronghold in the harhor. He says the feat
of arms was very great-compliments the gal
liant defenders of Fort Sumte:-says they only
executed the orders of their Government and
concludes by ordering the return Of shots fired.
The CITY is unexcited. 1t was rumored that
salute was fred in honor of the British Consul
and that Great Britain had acknowledged our
independence. The salute was fred when Major
Anderson left the Isabel to go aboard the Baltic.
He and his command are on their way home.
Capt Foster sent note to the city, addressed
to his wife, saying he would meet her in New
York on Thursday.
There are many small boats which remain with
the fleet outside. All have muffied oars and oar
locks. Great curiosity is manifested to know
how the horses on board will be used.
The Fort ID occupied by two companies of the
Palmetto Guards and Capt Halloway's company.
There is no officer of high grade in charge
Major Ripley will probably be stationed there
Workmen are busy clearing away the wreck of
are encamped all around the city. A land at
tack is prayed for. Carolina wants to have a
mortality list in the next engagement. 5000
men are now under arms.
The news Of North Carolina seizing her forts
is received with great delight. The news from
Virginia is considered hopeful
CINCINNATI, April 16.-The citizens meeting
last night was an immense affair. Men of all
parties participated. One feeling was manifest
ed, and that to sustain the stars and stripes at
military and all the companies are fast filling
their ranks. The home guard for the defense of
the city will consist of 10000 men and is fast
filling up. The merchants have stopped ship
ping goods to the South.
CAIRO, April l6.-War news creates little or
no excitement. Business in financial circles is
somewhat paralyzed, and all anxiously await a
final settlement of the question distracting the
country.
Many declare themselves unwilling to take up
arms against the South, while others express a
determination to sustain the Government at
whatever cost.
MILWAUKEE, April l6.-An immense meeting
was held at the Chamber of Commerce last
night. Men of all parties participated and the
excitement was very great. The feeling is
unanimous for asserting the authority of the
Government and crowds of men are offering
their services to the Adjutant- General. Three
volunteer rifle companies we're formed yesterday.
The preparations for war are decided and unmis-
taxable.
NORWICH, Ct, April l6.--Gov. Buckingham
has issued proclamation calling for volunteers
to rendezvous at Hartford. The Thames Bank
of this city has rendered $1,000 to Governor
Buckingham, and the Fairfield County Bank has
offered $4,000.
EVANSVILLE, Wis, April ia large and en-.
thusiastic Union meeting was held here last night,
and resolutions adopted pledging citizens of
GAINESVILLE without distinction of party to sup
port the government henceforth and until pres
ent conflict is ended. There can be but two
parties-patriots and traitors. We will stand by
the Constitution and our National flag and en-
dorse action.
Gov. Randall, in response to the call of the
President, says national honor demands that all
forts which have been seized by traitors,
should Immediately be retaken, and we will aid
to bring about that result. Major Pemberton
with his command will pass through this place at
2:45 this P. NJ, en- route for Washington. Our
citizens will turn out en- masse to meet the
troops, and wish them Gods speed.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 16-TThe Cabinet
we're IN council this A. N. Mr.. Lincoln's proc
lamation was read amid bursts Of laughter. The
Secretary of War authorized the statement that
$4,000 more troops were called out to-day to
meet Lincoln's men.
RISING Sun, Ind, April l6.-Our citizens are
holding meeting this evening, expressing their
sympathy with the Government. A company of
volunteers is filling its ranks for Immediate SER
vice. Secession sentiments are not located in
this community.
RICHMOND, April ls-The Virginia State Con-
vention is in secret session this morning. Re-
porters are excluded and consequently nothing
is known of the proceedings.
A telegram frem Gov. Pickens to Hon. Henry
A. Wise says it is reported that eleven vessels
are off the bar and are stopping vessels engaged
in regular trade.
/ The papers of this city express confidence
that Gen. Scott will resign.
/ The Richmond Wing hauled down the stars
and strips this morning and ran up the flag Of
Virginia.
NEW ORLEANS, April 16--The market is de-
pressed by the war news.
LincoHs war proclamation was received with
no astonishment. Everybody is highly pleased,
and the people are resolved to maintain their
position at all hazards.
Two more volunteer companies left to-day for
Pensacola and the rest will probably remain to
defend the city.
Volunteer regiments are forming throughout
the State.
Thirtythree deserters from the Federal army
have landed at Fort Jackson, leaving IL months
paw behind, SO anxious were they to join the
Confederate army.
The steamer Lecompte hence for Shreveport,
sunk miles above Compile; boat and cargo total
loss; passengers saved. Boat valued at $ls 900;
insured for 81, 900 in Cincinnati.
The Galveston Civilian says that the idea that
there is any considerable number of persons dis
posed to agitate the question of union in Texas
is entirely erroneous.
The steamer Arizona was at Brazos on the
It'll waiting the embarkation Of troops for In,
dianola. I Il
NEW YORK, April ls.-The special correspon-
dence TO the Post says lit is reported that
the Governors of Kentucky, Virginia, North
Carolina and Missouri, have refused to respond
for troops Maryland, however, responds
promptly, and the Baltimore Regiments tender
ed their services to the President to day.
The quota for Massachusetts, has been doubled
and three regiments from Boston are ordered
here at once.
General JAS. H. Lane, of Kansas, will take
the command of thousand men here.
The Commercials despatch says Hon Geo.
Ashmun was sent to Canada on secret mission.
No orders are yet issued to blockade the South
ern ports or stop the mail.
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