Pennsylvania Preparing For The Crisis
Ilurrisbury, Pa , April 9, Gov. Ourtin states that lie lias receiveii a letter frora President Lincoln, stating that he Lincoln has cfornifttion of a design to attack tho oiiy ol Washington. Gov. Curtin sent in a special message to day, cailing attention to the military orgfinizatioD of tho State, udreoommeadiflg tho Legislatura to make immedíate provjsioa a fop renioval of the defeota now existing, by cstablisliing a military bureau at the capital, by modfying the military lawa, and by roaking a proper uwtiibution oí' arma, iScj. lio calis attention to the sorious jcalouaies and divisiona dietraeUHg tho public miad, and the military organizar liona of a formidable chacter, seoining!y demanded by ari exisling public exigoncy, in certain States. Ue adds, " Pennsylvania ofierfl no oouoael and takea no action in tho niiture of a menace, bnt demres peace and to effect tho preservation of tho pei'SQnal and politieal rights of nii.ens the truesov ereignty of tho Status, and tho suprema' y of law and unler. Ajliuiated by theso sentiments, and indulgí ng tlic eurneet hope oí a ?peedy restoration ol harrnony and iViciuüy relations, I coramit tho grave subject to your deliberation." Tho mesgo was referrcd to a joint select cornmitloe, to report by bill. Es-Treaeurer Süfor siys that v.o State loan is required tosupply half a million fc military pnrpqsGS.
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