Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
TELEGRAPHIC.

Washington, May 2.-The Petersburg
Express of to-day says it is positive that a
Kentucky Regiment Of 400 men are en- route
for Lynchburg.
The Governor has determined to station
a large number of troops at Petersburg.
The Charleston Courier of Tuesday says
awe learn from the most reliable source
that President Davis will take command in
person as General-in Chief ofthe forces gath.
ering in Virginia.
New York, May 3.-The steamer Chesa-
peake starts this evening, if the Maine Regi-
ment arrives, direct for Washington.
Frederick, Md, May "A dispatch
from Raleigh says the Legislature met yes-
terday, and the Assembly speedily organ
lied. A bill calling Convention was
passed unanimously, to assemble on the
goth inst. There was no reference of its
action to tho people. The Southern Con-
federacy flag is flying over the Capital
North Carolina is virtually out of the Union.
The Governor has organized camp of in
struction at Raleigh. He says the North
ern Government is now concentrating a
large force in the District of Columbia, os-
tensibly to protect the seat of government,
but such force cannot remain within the
limits of Maryland and on the borders of
Virginia without seriously endangering the
liberties Of the people of those States. If
they be conquered and overrun, we will be-
come the next prey TO the invaders. Pol
Icy, then, as well as sympathy and feel
ing of brotherhood, engendered by COM
mon interest, requires US to exert our ener-
gies in the defense of Maryland and Virgin
ia. Every battle fought there will be a
battle fought in behalf of North Carolina,
and there our troops should be speedily
sent.
Washington, May 2.-On application just
made by some of the Diplomatic Corps at
the State Department, the following points
were ascertained: 1st Vessels in the
blockaded ports when the blockade took ef.
feet, will be allowed a reasonable time to
depart I'd. Vessels bringing emigrants,
though they had no notice of the blockade
at the time of their departure, will not be
allowed to enter the blockaded ports, as that
class Of persons como to the United States
chiefly to settle in tho upper States of the
Mississippi River, and it will be better for
them to enter an open port than to encoun-
ter the dangers and casualties Incident to
the insurection.
Annapolis, May 2.-The Garrison of Fl
Monroe numbers 1000 Massachusetts, men,
and 800 Regulars. Five thousand Virgin
ians were on the opposite side. The Vir-
ginians are erecting battery at the en-
trance of Hampton Roads.
Louisville, May 3.-Council appropriated
100000 for arming the city, subject to
ratification by the citizens.
Detroit, May 3.-Capt. Theodore Fink,
U.S.A., late receiving officer at this station,
died of appoplexy this morning. Flags on
shipping, public and private buildings, dis
played at half-mast, in honor of his memory.
Cairo May 3.-Passengers from below
continue to report assembling of bodies of
armed men. 1t is said they are short of
arms. Union feeling gaining ground in
Western Kentucky, where disloyalty has
been most marked.
Washington, May 3.-Dcspatches to the
Post say, it is confidently asserted that
Government will commence active opera
tions against the rebels on Monday. An
other requisition has been made upon Pen
sylvania to proceed to Washington. Two
first class steamers now plying been Perry
vile and Annapolis,
East Hampton, l.. l., May 3.-Five war
vessels passed within two miles of our shore
bound south, about 8 o'clock Wednesday
evening. They were probably the block
aiding fleet from Boston.
New York, May S.-Northern Light ar
rived from Aspinwal, bringing 100000 in
gold. VALPARAISO advices say earthquake
destroyed the city of Mendosa, 5000 killed.
San Juan also reported destroyed.
Connecticut Legislature unanimously ap-
propriated 100000 for military pur-
poses. The Southern camps are formed
at Lynchburg, Richmond, Norfolk and near
Alexandria.
Roger A. Pryor is organizing regiment
1t is said that dissentions arc frequent in the
rebel camp. Southern troops demand an
attack on Washington; Virginia opposes it.
All travel south from Philadelphia has been
stopped to-day. Commodore Gregory has
rendered the Government his services.
Washington. May 3.--The President has
issued Proclamation saying the exigencies
demand immediate and adequate measures
for the protection of the Constitution and
preservation Of the Union, by suppressing
revolutionary combinations, now opposing
laws Of the Union; and calls into service for
three years, unless sooner discharged, AZ, 900
volunteers, and directs an increase of the
regular army by eight regiments infantry,
one reg. cavalry, one reg artillery, and 49,
900 seamen for not less than one nor more
than three years service. The plan of en-
listment and organization be submitted to
Congress when assembled. He earnestly
invokes cooperation of all good citizens to
aid in the suppression of revolution, and for
the enforcement of the laws; and for the
speediest possible restoration of peace.
Capt. Meigs returned to-day from Fort
Pickens; says its reduction is utterly impos-
sible for six months.
James River and Hampden Roads are
strictly blockaded.
Baltimore Union meetings held in all
the wards last night; adopted resolutions
that we cherish the Constitution and laws
of the United States, and devote lives and
fortunes to defend it against assaults; we
regret the attacks on troops that were
marching pesceably through to protect the
Capital; declaring adherence OF attempt of