Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-06-14


small field pieces and howitzer against rincd
cannon of the rebels. Tho attack lasted
but half IN hour, when tho retreat was
sounded and executed in good order. The
troops throughout this trying affair behaved
well. Estimated number killed was about
80, and 100 wounded. Major Winthrop,
aid Of Gen. Butler, and Lieut.. Col. GrinnelI
Of the New York LIST Regiment arc mis-
sing. Amongst tho killed arc Lieut.. Greb-
bic of tho United States Army. He was
struck on the right side Of the forehead by
a riAed cannon ball, which bore away tho
upper part of his head.
Louisville, June llth.--Tho Surveyor Of
Customs at Evansville, Indiana, notifies
steamers that the transportation of provi-
sions to Smthland and Paducah, KY, is in
violation of instructions from Government,
and prohibits it.
New Orleans and Mobile mail boats were
stopped on tho 9th.
The British ship Independence for Bro
men, and the ship Gabian went to sea from
New Orleans on tho 9th.
Tho ships Mamorouck and Parsons, for
Liverpool, we're abandoned inside of the bar
at Pass LOutre; ut the same time, two
small war vessels appeared on the 9th at
mouth of Bionvio Bay, 10 miles from N.
o., whore the British landed in the war of
1914. General Twiggs occupied MartclO
tower at that post.
The Charleston Mercury Of tho 9th rc-
ports that privatccr captured off George
town a Brig valued at $4,000.
Savannah papers of the 7th state that
ship Scbastacook, of Bath, Maine, was sci
zed by tho Collector al Savannah, iu con.
sequence of laying in port longer than law
Iallowed.
Special dispatch from Charleston to N.
%. Picayuue, Of 9Th, says Gov. Pickens had
published notification against sending
funds North, being in conflict with the law.
; Boston, June 1.-THE City government has
POSTPONED the annual 4th of July dinner and
appropriated the funds 10 equip soldiers.
= Further intelligence by the Arabia:
The attention of the Government was called
in the House Of Commons to the fact that France
was largely augmenting her Navy, especially in
iron plated vessels
In the House of Lords there was a discussion
= on India supply of Cotton. Earl Grey pledged
, the Government to do all in its power to ad-
vance the growth of the staple there.
At a meeting of the Great Eastern ship COM
pany, it was stated that the employment of the
ship by the American Government would not be
in accordance with with the Queens proclama-
, ton.
1t appears that the Great Powers will guarran-
tee the integrity of the papal territory.
New York, June 1.-THE Heralds account
of the affair at Bethel states that after the
fortunate mistake was rectified, the forces COM
, prising the list, I'd and Sd New York regiments
joined by detachments of the 4th Massachusetts
: LIST Vermont 7th and 9th New York regiments
I with two light field pieces under Lieut. Grebbel
came upon an advanced guard of rebels, defeat.
ed and drove them back, taking 30 prisoners.
Then they advanced on Big Bethel, in Yorl
! county, where they came upon the enemy 400l
\ strong and drove right into them. The rebels
were in position where they were protected by
heavy batteries, mounting and 10 Founders
and heavy rifled cannon. Both Durye's Zouavei
. and How rifle regiments charged right up TO thu
batteries but could not pass the ditch, and were
compelled to fall back.
After two hours contest the ammunition gavt
out, and the troops retired in perfect order
Y The Tribune's says all but one rifed gun wert
a slenced, and that when the Zouaves charged thu
enemy scattered, but were rallied. Not NOR
than half the force was brought into action a
. once.
i Lieut. Grebbel's body was gallantly saved by
+ being brought off the field on his own cannon
4 Washington, June ll.-There is great excite
= ment here over the news of the conflict at Grea
: Bethel 1t is the general opinion among militia
}. ry men that there was gross mismanagemen
@ and bad leadership of the federal forces
n The rebels are loudly looking up, emboldenet
" by the repulse of our troops. A prominent Bal
timorian now in this city, states that several sc
It cession flags are again flying in Baltimore ant
q Gen. Banks is needed to keep the rebels in check
n Border warfare between Maryland and Virgins
is becoming very bitter.
L Indianapolis, Juue 11.-Twelfth Indians
!, Regiment Col. J. NJ. Wallace, left this eve
u ming for Evansville. A largo meeting wa
}. held tonight at Metropolitan Hall in homo
i of the memory of Senator Douglas. Reso
lutions appropriate to the memory Of th'
great statesman were passed and speeche
c made by Hon. II. A. Hendrick, Judge Hun
tngton, Hon. H. G. Newcomb, and r. J
} Ryan, Esq.
st. Joseph, Mo-, juno 1.-Two compa
+ nies second infantry U. s. regulars arrived
n here last evening from Fort Leavcnworth
0 Also two companies first infantry started
J. from Fort Kearney yesterday for this place
J. Tho battalion will number $50 men, and b,
t. commanded by Major Sulley. They will
i probably be stationed here for tho present
y Leavenworth, juno ll.-A special elec
U tion WIS held in this State to day for mem
IS Der of Congress. There was no opposition
+ to M. A. Conway, the Republican candi
date. A very light vote was polled. Fou
J. companies infantry left Fort Leavenwortl
t. yesterday for st. Joe. Two companies o
IS infantry and one of Dragons also went t
Kansas city to-day, and will be followed b,
two companies of Cavalry. Tho object 0
I, their movement is to assist loyal citizens o
d these places in forming home guards.
st. Johns, via Sackvlle llth. Adriati
q from Galway 5th arrived.
) Lord Russell announced in Parliamen
that Government was determined to prohib
l. it privateers bringing prizes into British
g ports; and that France intended to abid,
5; by the law prohibiting privateers from re
u naming in port over twenty-four hours.
Said England and France had sent prop
ositon to Washington based on declaration
! of Paris Congress.
$ Prince Napoleon will soon visit America
Especial Despatch to the Cleveland Leader.J
n Washington, May 1.-THE Government
@ has mado temporary arrangement will
Professor Lowe, the eronaut to reconoite
It the onemy's position at Manassas Junction
c by means Of his balloon. He will ascenC
q in day or two from point as near The
Junction as possible, accompanied by En-
= giueer officers provided with powerful SPY