–Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, sent a special message to the Legislature to-day, urging the necessity of purchasing arms and reorganizing the military system of that State.–Times, April 10. –Jefferson Davis made a requisition on the Governor of Alabama for 8,000 soldiers.–Tribune, April 10. –The Charleston Mercury of to-day announces war as declared. “Our authorities,” it [...]
Events Diary, April 9, 1861
April 9, 2026 0 comments