Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-18
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1GhE ID OACAN
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1.-THE city is wild with
excitement and joy. The news was read at
the Union Merchants Exchange, creating the
most intense excitement. "rhe Star Spang
led Banner" Flag OF our Union,' "Red,
White and Blue" were sung by all present.
They then marched to headquarters, 1900
strong, where three rousing cheers were given
for Halleck and Foote. Halleck appeared at
the window, thanked the people for their
hearty demonstration, and said
81 promised when l came here, with your
aid, to drive the enemy's flag from your state.
This has been done, and it is now virtually
out of Kentucky, and soon will be out OF Ten
nessee." More cheers were given for the
Union and the Star Spangled Banner, and the
crowd dispersed
Judge Holt wept for joy when he heard the
news. Many stores were closed, and tho city
was being decorated with flags, and evidences
of great JOY were everywhere manifested.
Gov. Gates, Secretary Hatch, and Auditor
Dubois, left for Fort Donelson this morning,
10 look after the wounded Illinois troops.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. I7.-Flags are being
recklessly thrown out in every direction, and
arrangements are being initiated fol- a grand
celebration, on the 23d, OF all of our Union
victories up TO that date. They city is wild
with joyful excitement.
BosToN, Feb. 17.-Mayor Wightman has
issued cOngratulatory proclamation on the
capture OF fort Dohelson, and directs that a
salute OF one hundred guns be fired at noon
Tomorrow also, that the church bells be
rung, and tie national flag be displayed from
the public buildings. Patriotic citizens will
fire five hundred guns on the Common to-
morrow.
Dispatches from Maine, New Hampshire,
and Vermont, announce the general NANTES
tation of enthusiasm and thanksgiving for the
glorious results.
DETROIT, Feb. 17.-News of the victory at
fort Donesun has caused INDISPENSABLE Joy.
A hundred guns have been fired, and to night
the buildings are illuminated, and there is a
grand torchlight procession.
CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-rhe widest enthusiasm
prevails here. The people claim the honor of
this victory for Illinois, there being twenty five
regiments Of infantry of Illinois, six of Iowa,
and four of Indiana, also four regiments of H.
linois cavalry, and SIX companies OF artillery
from Missouri
CINCINNATI, Feb 17.-Enthusiasm here is
unbounded. The steamer Allen Collier leaves
to night, with II surgeons and over 100 boxes
OF supplies for fort Donelson. Three thousand
dollars were subscribed in a short time for the
relief of the wounded. The United States
sanitary commission eegraphed Gen Halleck
to send to Cincinnati as many soldiers as he
saw proper, saying the citizens will most glad
ly provide for them. To night there is a gen.
eral illumination with bonfres and fireworks
A salute will be fired from the heavy guns OF
the Notifications around the city, at noon to.
morrow. Troops have been passing through
the city all day for Cumberland River
ALBANY, Feb. 17.-There are huge bonfires
tonight and the whole city scene of rejoc.
ing.
AUBURN, N. Y, Feb. 17-One hundred
guns fired.
GENEVA, N. Y, Feb. 17.-Bells were rung
and cannon fired.
UTIcA Feb. 17.--Guns firing, flags flying,
fireworks and bonfires blazing.
BURLINGTON, VT, Feb 17.-Bells rung and
fifty guns fired.
Troy, Feb 17.-One hundred guns were
fired, and the bells were rung here
PoUGHKEEPsIE, Feb live rejoice with
one hundred guns and all the bells.
ROCHESTER, Feb l7-Genelal jubilee can.
non fired, bells rung, etc.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1.-THE greatest ex
citement prevails here. One hundred guns
have been fired, and there is every demonstra
ton of joy. A special train has left with ply.
slclans, twenty five volunteer nurses, and a
large quantity of hospital stores. A citizens
meeting is called to make arrangements for
taking care of the wounded that will be sent
here. Gov. Morton leaves for fort Donelson
to night.