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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
sharp shooters.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Post says:
Twelve noted Kentucky shots, among
whom are Col. Thompson, DR.. Bush, Thos.
Clay, (son of Henry Clay,) and others, have
to-day offered their services to the President,
as a corps Of sharp shooters, to follow the
army wherever there is prospect of bat
tie, and to act independently. Every man
is noted shot, and has had practice in deer
hunting for a lifetime. The party is Joined
by Col. Philip White, Of Philadelphia. 1t
is thought that out Of this offer and its ac-
ceptance will grew fine corps of men used
to border life and good shooting, whose
business il will be to barass the enemy by
picking off bis officers. 1t is evident that
the rebels at Balls bluff had numbers Of
sharpshooters, and that Colonel Baker and
other officers were shot down by them.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
Immense waste of OIL.

The Allegheny river, for several days
past has exhibited oil upon its surface, in
some instances extending from shore to
shore. This is caused, in the main, by
the flow of oil from the well on the Blood
farm, on Oil creek, which has been empty
ing into the creek ever since the fire was
extinguished. The TitusviIIe Gazette, speak
ing of this well, says:
Tho burning we'll of which we spoke last
week continued to burn two or three days,
when the fire was, with much difficulty, ex-
tinquished. A tube was then inserted,
and the proprietors failing in their efforts to
plug the pipe so as 10 stop the flow of oil,
and not having vessels to hold it, turned
the stream of oil into the creek. The flow
is large and the force of the gas was very
great. The last accounts state that the oil
was pouring into the creek in large quanti-
ties. --
We hear of one flowing we'll having been
so plugged as to stop theAow. Some have
before attempted, but fearing that the up.
ward pressure Of gas was so great as to
burst their pipes, have let them flow on.--
One havipgbeen successful, no doubt 9th,
ers will be attempted. Assuredly, if prac-
ticable, some means should be devised to
save the oil, so that the present great waste
should be stopped. We think il may safe
y be said that tens Of thousands Of barrels
Of oil have already been lost on the creek
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
From western virginia.

Washington, Nov. 4.--Herald dispatch .
The War Department received despatch
late this evening from General Rosencrans,
stating that General Floyd had made an
attack upon him but he had repulsed him
with great loss Gen. Rosencrans further
states that one officer with pretty large
force had got in the rear Of Floyd and the
presumtion was that Floyd and his entire
command would be surrounded and captured,
Washington, Nov. 5.-An official tcle-
gram received to-day states Floyd's force
at 10000, and Benham & Schenck's Brig
ade were following him on the New Road.
The dispatch is extremely hopeful of a
brilliant victory, and the prospect is cheer
ing.
Another telegram from Cleveland last
night states that the Kanawba boat had
just passed MaysViIle, and reported that
Gen. Rosencrans had repulsed Floyd, and
at last accounts Gems Benham and Schenck
had got in his rear. 1t was thought Floyd's
force would be captured by them.
CIKc1NNArI, Nov. 4.-The Commercial
has advises from Gen. Rosecrans' headquar-
ters up to Saturday evening. On Friday
morning at eight o'clock the enemy opened
fire with two guns from points opposite the
Gauley Bridge and Camp Tompkins, and
a noisy fire of musketry. The object was
evidently to cut off the supply trains. They
succeeded in sinking the ferryboat on the
Gauley, and threw about forty shells into
the camp of the 1lth Ohio, but not one OF
our men was killed, and only about half a
dozen wounded. The majority of shells
thrown by the enemy did not explode, and
their musketry was wild and irregular.
The ferry boat which had been sunk by
the enemy's shot on Friday, was raised that
night and communication restored.
There was no firing on Saturday on either
side.
The position of the forces on Saturday
evening was as follows:
The rebels in possession of left or wesI
bank Of New river. Gen. Shenck's brig
ade was few miles above the junction Of
Gauley and New river, on the east side o
New river. Gen. Cox brigaid and Gen
Roseerans' headquarters near the junction o.
the rivers, and between them Gen. Benham
Below the junction on the right bank of th'
river, Floyds force is believed to be 1000
men.
1t was believed in camp that Schenck'l
and Benham's brigades would be thrown
across the river, above and below Floyd
aud catch him.
Cincinnati, Nov. 5.-This afternoon'
Times has some particulars Of the late fgh
at Gauly Bridge The engagement wa
not general battle, but a rather warn
skirmisb. in which the enemy we're re
pulsed with great loss. The action wa
commenced BY the rebels, who opened two
batteries on our lines near Gauley Bridge
but though the firing continued all day
little or no damage was done--not one mai
being killed. Late in the day our ARTILLERY
was brought to bear, and the rebel fire wa
soon silenced. A train was fred upor
about the same time some miles up tbs
river, and three men wounded but none
killed. ~f-'i
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08


The following Is an extract from private
letter written BY an American gortlefhah,
published in the N. Y. Post) nov or lately
iu Paris, whose means Of observation arc
among the best;
"There has been marvellous improve
ment in the tone Of the press here within a
month. think both France and England
have quite recently como 10 the conclusions
that the shortest way TO get cotton and q
market is from the United States 'one and
inseparablep But three weeks ago there
were not two journals in Paris that did not
seem to aid and abet secession. But our
troubles have proved terrible blow to
France as we'll as to England. Tho crops Of
grain and wine, in France, | mean, will be
the smallest known in 80 years.
provisions are so high, and rents and
other expenses are also so much enhanced,
that the people cannot get along without
help. The government is Obliged, conse-
quently, not only to continue its public
works, projected on an enormous scale, as
We know, but to begin new ones, in order to
furnish labor to the working classes, at the
same time il has a very much circumscribed
market for its produce, and is obliged TO pay
borrowed money for at least third Of all
the bread its people consume. When the
American market opens again and active,
everybody sees that this would oil rectify it.
self in less than two months.
"If France could buy -four with silks and
wines, DC, the rate Of interest would fall
promptly ten per cent. at least, and other
expenses would experience corresponding
amelioration. But Providence willed il
otherwise. 1t sent us an abundant crop in
1860 and a short crop in Europe and the
Southern States, that we might establish
the Republican party at Washington, which
we could never have done il the prosperity
of the country had not silenced the croak-
ings Of Wall street. So now we have good
crops Of grain in the North and no cotton
for England and no grain for France. This
makes both nations dependent upon us ard
l have no doubt has much to do with the
tone Of the press here since the first of Oct.
"Ever since the advance in the price Of
bread, which occurred on that day, followed
Immediately by riots among the people in
/, tho faubourg ST. Antoine, tho press seems
to have received a mot d'ordre to conciliate
the Southern States-so uniformly has its
tone been one of sympathy and encourage
meut us compared with that which prevail
+. ed before. The people think that If there
we're trouble with America, we might pro-
! hibit the shipment of grain and so increase
the price of provisions as to starve them;-
hence they are impatient of any thing in
the papers calculated to iritate US, and the
government and the journals alike have
been obliged to heed them and moderate
> their tone. This is my construction upon
> the change, and as it harmonizes with pro-
, found respect for the ordinations of good
. Providence, fancy it is not very far out Of
! the way. It's good theology, if not sound
politics."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

A supplementary expedition is now being
at Annapolis, by Gen. Burnside,
assisted by Generals Blenker and Foster
Ten or dozen regiments are already be-
spoken for it, and are now either on their
way to Annapolis or under orders, viz: the
9th New Hampshire; 23d, 25th and 9th
Massachusetts,; 9th and 10th Connecticut;
SD, SD and 54th New York, and probs-
bly, some others. These are to go in trans
ports, to cooperate with the land forces Of
Gen. Sherman, and there need not there
fore be any great delay in their departure
beyond the time when it shall be definitely
known where their services are needed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
seIover ANA the. cunn.

Gajor Selover has published card in
the 81. Louis papers regarding the use Of
his name by Gen. Thomas in his malignant
report. The Major was with Fremont in
Europe, and is ''said" to have @written to a
friend1 that be had made $4,000 out Of
Fremonts purchase Of arms. He says the
whole story is "malignant falsebood," /" as
II have never made dollar, directly OF
indirectly, out Of any arms ordered or pur-
chased BY Gen. Fremont iu Europe; nor
have / ever written to any friend, in Cali
foruia or elsewhere that / have made, or
expect To make, a dollar in any manner,
shape or form out Of such purchase"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
Fights az Cromwell and woodbury., Ken
tuckY-FiftY Rebels Killed.

From Kentuckians who were in the city
last night, we learn that on Tuesday last
Colonel Burnbridge, with portion of his
regiment and detachment of artillery, at
acked $50 to 800 rebel cavalry at Wood
bury, and routed them, killing fifty and TAX
ing several prisoners, with large lot of
camp equipage, small arms, &c. We also
learn that the mill at Woodbury. which has
been employed in grinding wheat for the
rebel troops at Bowling Green, has been
taken, and 1000 bushels of wheat stored
there confiscated for the use of our troops.
1t is also reported that McHenry's reg
ment, stationed at Cromwell, KY, was at
tackled on the 28th of October, by large
force Of the enemy. The latter were beat
en- off, with what loss is not known. We
lost one man in the fight.
The Union men along Green river are
becoming fairly aroused, and will give the
Vandals warm reception wherever they
fiud Evansville Journal lst.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

Washington, Nov. 4.-The steamer Res
Olute came up from the Navy Yard last
night.
One of the batteries on the Maryland
shore has been completed, and the range Of
some of our so pounder Parrot guns were
tried on the rebel steamer Geo. Page yes
terday afternoon. Three shots struck her,
but with what effect is not known, but as
the water was very high, she was enabled
to run up Quantieo Creek, out of range.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

wITH HuEDREDs or LETTERS ron THE soUr
IN THEIR KEEPING.


Last night two men, named respectively
A. Lowe and NJ. Finn, were placed under
arrest 10 this city, by the q. 8. Marshal.
These parties arrived here on Wednesday
last, and stopped at the Spencer House, reg
istsring as follows: iMr. and Mrs. Lowe
England @Mr. Finn, Belfast, Ireland."--
They came together.
The next day Finn left for Cleveland, and
returned on Saturday night. He went 70
seek the baggage Of the party, which had
been detained. 1t was opened there, and
between 700 and 800 letters, directed to par
ties 10 the South, chiefly New Orleans,
were found. Among them were letters for
al the heavy baokeFs 10 that city.
Upon being arrested here, the men claim
ed 70 be British subjects, doing bushes in
he South. equiyocating n good deal, how
ever, as 70 the length of time they had spent
10 the South. We are informed the parties
viii Be taken 70 Fort wanep this morning.
- Cin. CON- ae
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
.fs i ANDREW Jackson,
Maior-General Commanding.

George William Curtis delivered a lecture IN
Boston the other night in which he said that
While Slavery was the cause Of the existing war
be would rather see emancipation the result Of
The delibemtion af menin time Of peace than 70
kave tho deefsa written with the point of the
sword upon adrum head. Bot II they force Us
70 answer which u the most precious, Govern
mont or Slavery, they shall have the answer.
The mower sweeps across the feia q gather the
harvest, and not 10 destroy snakes and Termin;
hui # the snakas and verrnin come in his way
Trey win Be destroyed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
ANDREW JACKSON.
Proclamation to hetres eOlOredinha6itants


Proclamation to hetres eOloredinhG6itants
of Louisiana:
Through mistaken policy you have
been heretofore deprived of a participation
in the glorious struggle for national rights
in which our country is engaged. This no
longer shall exist.
AS sons Of freedom you are now called
upon to defend our most estimable blessing.
AS Americans, your country looks with con-
fidence to her adopted children for valor-
GUS support as faithful return for the ad-
vantages enjoyed under her mild and equi-
table Government. AS fathers, husbands
and brothers, you are summend to rally
round The standard of the eagle to defend
all which is dear in existence.
Your country, although calling for your ex-
ertions, does not wish to engage in the cause
without amply remunerating you for the
services rendered. Your intelligent minds
are not TO be led away by false representa-
tions. Your love of honor would cause you
to despise the man who should attempt to
deceive you. In the sincerity of soldier
and the language Of truth / address you.
To every Doble-hearted, generous freeman
of color volunteering to serve during the
present contest with Great Britain, and no
longer, there viii be paid the same bounty,
in money and lands, now received by the
white soldiers Of the United States, viz: one
hundred and twenty-four dollars-in money,
and one hundred and sixty acres Of land
The non-commissioned officers and privates
will also be entitled to the same monthly
pay and daily rations and clothes furnished
to any American soldier.
On enrolling yourselves in companies, the
Major commanding will select Off
Gers for your government from your white
fellow-citizeDs. Your non-commissioned
officers will be appointed from among your
selves.
Due regard will be paid 10 the feelings ol
freemen and soldiers. You will not, BY be-
ing associated with white men in the same
camps, be exposed 10 improper comparison
o. unjust sarcasm As 8 distinct, indepsnd-
ont battalion or regiment, pursuing the
path Of glory. you viii, undivided, re-
ceivs the applause and gratitude Of your
countrymen.
To assnEe you tho sincerity Of my atten-
tions, and my anxiety 70 engage your in
valuable services to our eo0ntsy,I have CON-
manifested my wishes to the Governor Of
Louisiana, who is fully informed as 10 the
manner Of enrolment, and viii give you
every necessary information on the subject
Of the address.
HRADeUAREERs,)
asa ANDREw JACKSON,
MajorsGeneral Commanding,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
A Case In Point.

As good many people are appalled, at
the prospect that, should the war for the
Union go on, we shall actually have negroes
fighting beside white men against the slave
holders rebellion, we reprint the Proclama-
tion of that eminent STAKEHOLDER and soldier,
Gen. Andrew jackson, calling the free ne
groes of Louisiana to arm for the defense
Of New Orleans when threatened by a strong
British force in December, 1914. Oh
Hickory always went in for using any clu1
that served his turn when there were head
that needed breaking. Hear him:
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
maryIand Election.

The returns indicate that A. W. Bradford,
Union, is elected Governor by about 5000 ma
jority. Good enough.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

Albany, Nov. 4.--Thurlow Weed and
Archbishop Hughes are about starting for
Europe, probably by the steamer Africa, on
Wednesday, to eBdeavor TO eounteract the
operations Of the Southern Commissioners,
and to prevent the recognation Of the South
en Confederacy by France and England.
It is understood that Gen. Scott goes out
in the same steamer. II
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
Nrnannchuaefi,s Election.

The Republican State ticket iselected by 92,-
900 majority. Both branches Of the Legislature
are largely Republican Samuel Hooker, Rep,
Is elected to Congress in Burlingame's district,
ever e. B. Upton, Dem, BY 900 majority
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
XYisconsin EIectIon.

The returns SO far from the State indicate the
election of L. P. Harvey, Republican, for Gov
ernor, by a large majority. 1t is thought that
the whole Republican ticket is elected
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

Only members to the Legislature were elect
cd in this State. Returns indicate the election
of II Democrats and 10 RepublicanstO to the Sen
ate, and 81 Democrats 90 Republicans and
Independent to the House.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

EH The 82d Regiment is now being
organized at Kenton. Ohio. The Rsgi-
mental officers are: Colonel, James Can't
well; Lieutenant Colonel, B. r. Durfee;
Major, James s. Robinson--all formerly
attached to the 9th Ohio.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

New York, Nov. 4.-Six riled cannon
left here to-day for Gen. Sickles' brigade.
Their range is said to be four and = quarter
miles.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08
GOV. DennIsOn 90 Gen. Mcclellan.
On Saturday last Gov. Denuison sent the
following dispatch to Gen. Mcclellan;
ExEcurIvE DEPARrMENr,
CoLUMBus, O., Nov. ?. 1861.

CoLUMBUs, o., Nov. 2. 1851.
Maj. Gen. Nc Clellan, Washington, d. O.
/ congratulate you and the country on
your promotion 10 the command Of the
United States army. Ohio rejoices in the
Just appreciation Of your merits BY the
President and bis constitutional advisers.
ifle WILLIAM DENNISON.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

EH- Matthew Johnson, late U. States
Marshal for the Northern District Of Ohio.
died at Cleveland on Thursday last.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

The Union State ticket is elected by 100000
majority. The Legislature is almost unanimous
Union.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

General Fremont superseded.

The official majority of Governor Ramsey
Republican, wiz not vary much from 5000.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

New York, Oct. sl,-Ths Jury in the
Pirate case stood 10 favor Of conviction
and for accqHittal.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

kE Within the last eight months end
ing on the 3lst OF August. the importation
Of breadstuffs into Great Britain amounted
10 one hundred millions Of dollars J Great
Britain does not feed herself by great
deal.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

Fresh rolls every morning Rolling to the
other side Of the bed for a fresh nap. rrt7
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-08

Louisville, Nov. 2.--Colonel Burnbridqe.
with four companies Of Federal troops, com.
pletely routed an encampment Of rebels. on
Thursday, at Hartford, KY, killing about
80 and taking a numbero Of prisoners. Some
prisoners have arrived here. Burnbridge
frst sent forward couple Of sharpshooters,
who we're killed by tho enemy.
Great execution was done on the rebels
by shell thrown into their camp.
Maysyille, Ky, Nov. "A messenger
arrived this evening and reports that Gen,
Nelson took possession Of Prestonburg on
Saturday morning wthoutresistanee. Will
liams had retreated six miles across the rv
er, and Il was expected he would make .
stand there to-day.
Maysville, KY, Nov. A gentleman
Of this city from Gauly Bridge on Saturday
evening, reports that Floyd had cut road
around the bill where Rosencraus was en-
camped, and was shelling his camp. Ros
encrans was returning the fire, and had 81
fenced two batteries. He also sent de
tachment up the new road to attack him il
the rear. He had Floyd completely sur
rounded. No Federals had been killed
when tho gentleman left.
MAYsvILLE, KY, Nov. 8.
A gentleman from Prestonburg says thai
Gen. Nelson has taken possession of tha
place, and had advanced six miles beyond
to Licking station, and was still marching
on. The pickets of the enemy were ter
miles beyond, where the rebels 5000 strong
were expected to make stand. Gen Mel
son expected to come up to them yeserday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-07-11
FIom Western VirsiaIa

BUcKHANNoN, July Sen. Morris received
orders yesterday 10 move his whole force last
night to position within one mile oftha rnemy'S
Qualifications at Lsnrel AN The order wa
ooeyed, and az dsyiigh. Gen. Morris was ip t.,,,
ton You perceive the enemy is rapidly c.osing
for the conflict.
Ihis division will probably meet the enemy
hrst at Roaring Run, twelve miles beyond Beyer.
" Tue enemy 10 reported 20 90 strong esst
OF The middle fork, including all their posts
TheN ere either very strong, or they don Know
what they are about Ripley. California Charles
ton, Chenille, Bulliown, aud FrsnchtoW-n are
ordered TO be occupied by strong detac hDents
% Jennings Wise escaped from x plsy Colonel
Norton won't after him on the Fourth but wis..
retreated GA CharlestOwn. Colonel Council. Of
To. Seventeenth Ohio, is appointed commander
OF this post.
CAPT Barretts company, 18th Ohio was m
raded before the regiment this morning diSarmed
and ordered 10 report at Columbus They w.
dl-Sraced Tor outrages perpCtrar ID on the nro,ert
OF secessionists 10y Lieut. stratton and -iyit
privates OF the company. Capt Barr u va n,n-
foundIy grieved. Subsequently the commits
stoned omcers appealed 10 CIea. Mcclellan 10
revoke the sentence, and give the innaceu. rne-n
oers chance Co redeem the reputation n m.
company. After considering tue cas-. the Ci-ns-
al acceded to the desire aud the arms ,v-,s >,
stored. Lieut. strattOn and his frieads 20 bon,..
In disgrace. =