Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-16
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LANCASTER, Pa, April 1.-THE war news has
created intense excitement here. The stars and
pes are being displayed at different points In
honor OF Major Andef son. A call for a meeting
on "Wednesday to sustain the Government is nu-
neronsiy signed. Volunteers are being enrolled
EAsToN, Pa April 1.-THE receipt Of the war
news from Charleston Yesterday caused an intense
excitement through bout the borough. meeting
was called at the court house last night and reso-
luuons Were passed to raise volunteer companies,
and that they be rendered 20 the Governor and
PRESIDENT Of the United States, fully pded and
sustained Nearly 80 600 were su bscr bed for this
purpose, and upwards Of 100 men volunteered
COMMITTEES Were appointed to raise funds and
procure volunteers. The court house was per-
fect Jam, and hundreds Were unable 10 gain ad-
mittance.
Dispatches have been sent to President Lincoln
and Governor Curtin, offering men and means at
moments notice.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April H-Adjutant General
Darlington has lust Issued orders CARVING into
effect the military law just enacted by the Gener-
al Assembly OF Ohio, and providing for 6 600
regular militia, besides the militia Of reserve of
not less than IS, 900 men, to be subject TO imme-
dae transfer into the regular force. The regu lar
militia has been organized into twenty five reyi-
ments, which when upon a war basis would
make $500 men. On Saturday his Office was
rn,ongea oY person, eagerly inquiring for the
OF party, to support the general government.
DETROIT, April 1.-THE war news creates a
profound sensation. The unanimous sentiment
government must be maintained. An impromptu
meeting Of the members Of the Detroit bar and
influential citizens was held yesterday afternoon,
composed OF all parties. They passed resolutions
denouncing the Confederate states, and declar-
Ing their intention to stand by the old flag at all
hazards.
AEExANpRrA, April 15.-The publication Of
PRESIDENT Lincoins proclamation has greatly in
cresed the secessinn feeling here, and business of
all kinds is completely suspended. Merchants are
engaged In discussing the probability OF pro-
longed and saDginary civil war. The impression
Is that the Virginia Convention will Instantly pass
an ordinance Of accession, or call a Border-State
Conference.
MosILE, April 15.-The response OF President
Lincoln to the Virginia commissioners is regarded
as declaration Of war.
RICHMOND, April l5.-The Presidents procla-
nation was received here with general execfation
The public mind is fearfully excited The seces.
sonists declare that nothing could be more favor
able to their cause. Military men say they would
rather die than respond to such a cali
WILMINGTON, N. C., April lS-The Presidents
proclamation was received here with perfect con-
tempt and indignation. Union men openly de-
nouce the administration and the greatest possible
unanimity now prevails in public sentiment
There was great relocings here on SATURDAY. on
the reception Of the of the reduction Of Fort
Sumter
CHICAGO, April 1.-THE news of the surrender
Of Fort Sumter created profound sensation here
IL was at first dscredited, but when later dis
the excitement was intense. Ali parties express
a determination TO uphold the government in en-
forcing the laws and maintaining the supremacy
of the nation.
Nkw HAVEN, Conn, April 1.-THE excite
ment here Is intense. The streets are crowded
with people who are clamoring after extras The
national flag is flying from all points. The City
Grays are holding meeting In ntcipaton Of
receiving call to duty.
NASHVILLE, April ban enthusiastic public
meeting was held here to-nsght. Resolutions
were unanimously adopted condemning the ad-
ministrston for the present state Of affairs, aud
sympathizlng with the South. The Hon Mr..
ZOlllcofer and Others spoke.
MEMPHIS, April 4-Great excitement prevails
In this city over the news from Charleston, and
great crowds are in the streets. The event is be-
Ing celebrated by cannon firing, rockets, bonnres,
music and dancing.
INDIANAPOLIS, April l5.-Gov. Weston has re-
ceived offers from the volunteers Of the State in
dicating that 80 900 men could be speedily raised
here, If required.
CINCINNATI, April l5-The people here are
Thoroughly aroused. Flags are waving in every
direction, and 4 Home Guard" will be imme-
diately formed.
NKw ORLEANS, April I3-There was a grand
muster OF the city volunteer companies this morn
ing, and Preparations are making to defend the
mouth Of the Mississippi river in the bes; possible
manner.