Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01


lar army have been ordered to Washington.
A Washington dispatch to the Express
gives . runaor that Scott will resign because
his advice against reinforcing Fort Sumter
dispatch says detsehments Of cavalry are on
all the roads outside Of the city. Two voiun'
teer COMPANIES arc in the Capitol; one IN the
T. o. Department, and one In the Petent
Once. Two officers Of N. 7. Regiments have
rendered their commands. Present indies'
tons are that Fort Sumter win be retaken
at all hazards.
ALBANY, 18th.
The Assembly this morning took mp bill
authorizing the Governor 70 snroll 10000
men for public defsnee for two yeers, unless
lied, oficered and equipped in such man.
ner as the Governor may direct, without re-
gard to existing military organizations Of the
State. The officers and men are to receive
the same pay and rations as the same m rank
turned over to the service Of the Federal
Government on the order Of the Governor.
The remainder Of the bill details provisions
for the maintenance, sustenanee, &C., fer the
So, ooo, 900 to carry out is provisions. and
takes place Immediately.
WARRINGTON. 15th-5 o'clock A. N.
The city is calm this morning, and deep
suspense exists. Ten companies Of the Dis
trict Militia have been mustered into thu
service OF tu0 OOVefumoutt 10 I0QUlblvcs
There are 500 Federal troops in the vicinity.
CHARLESTON. 18th.
When Anderson's quarters were burning,
Gen. Beauregsrd sent offers Of assistance be-
fore . white flag was run up.
MIR. Wigfsl received Maj. Anderson
sword. and returned it.. The deet is still
= MONTGOMERY, 18th.
Mr.. Toombs has received dispatch from
pridOa and M 0oMn ~ Kan,
lucky, stating that the people are greatly
excited, and sympathize with the people Of
South Caroline. Men Of the Border States
are under arms and ready to move at q
at Montgomery.
PHILADELPHIA, 18th
An excited crowd appeared before the
office. of . paper called the Palmetto Flag
There is much excitement about the Palmetto
Flag Office. The whole square is blocked up;
the Mayor and police have possession of the
building. A large American nag is suspended
across the street. Some damage was done II
the interior Of the Office, which would have
been Quilted but for the Interference Of the
Mayor. The Mayor made a speech to the
crowd. A dangerous mob feeling is excited
The Bulletin announces that the Secretary
Of the Charleston Secession Convention, wht
moved the secession ordinance, is now in THU
city, at the residence Of relative in the 1otl
ward. The crowd moved down to the Argus
Office. ordered the American flag TO be dis
played. The police are protecting the Office
Fort KEARNY. 18th.
The Pony Express from San Francisco ha.
arrived. McDougal has again been elected
Senstor, receiving II to 80 votes for Nugent
The Republicans and most Of the Dougla,
members supported McDougal.
CHARLESTON. 18th.
special dispatch from Charleston an
nounees that the fire has again broken out
in the ruins Of Fort Sumter. Two fire en-
gines have gone to extinguish the fsmes, and
if necessary food the magazines. ..
Special Washington dispatch to the Post
a call will soon be made, 100000 additions
volunteers. Gov. Curtin had an interview
with the President and offered the immediate
services Of 10000 men. Gov. Andrew o.
Mass. is hourly expected with a similar offer
The Army is to be organized into thrst
divisions. One to guard the capital. on,
wing the sea coast, others from the west, Il
pass down the Mississippi. Advices from
Maryland state she will send her quota o
men. Southern dispatches state that Gen
Beauregard has been ordered to Pensacola
and that an attack will be made on For,
Pickens Tuesday, but it is thought to be q
blind to cover the attack on Wsshingto
Preparations are being made in the Posi-
Seeded States. 1t is not believed here thai
ten regiments from the North have been
offered to JEFF. Davis. '<
WASHINGTON. The news Of the patriotic
volunteering at the North. and in Maryland
strengthen the administration and encourag<
it. Gen. Scott has hoisted the flag over the
War Department. Massachusetts will BIZ
urged to hasten the organization of two regi
nlents. and dispatch them to Washington d
once by companies. for service there.
The troops at Charleston have been or
dered to march on Washington, and al vol
unteers are ordered on duty.