Richmond Enquirer
April 18, 1861
WASHINGTON, April 17.—It is reported, but as yet unconfirmed, that the Government has called out 150,000 additional troops. It is also stated that the corps of Engineers have selected positions for the erection of batteries in and around Washington for the protection of the city.
Col. Chas. Lee, and Adjutant-General Jones of the District militia threw up their Commissions today.
The Rhode Island volunteers have been ordered to Washington.
The veteran Captain Stuart of the splendid Georgetown cavalry has resigned.
Every public building in the city is now openly guarded day and night by the enlisted soldiers. The street in front of the Post Office is piled well with provisions in barrels and boxes, and guarded. An ammunition train passed the avenue today toward Georgetown, probably to supply the battery said to be erected on the heights of Georgetown.
The Light Artillery tonight are on the Maryland side guarding the approaches to the city.
Mr. Carrington, former Virginia District Attorney, is here; also J.M. Fleming former Attorney for Eastern Tennessee