Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-03

roads 10 prevent the concentration of troops at
st. Louis from the interior. Volunteers contin-
ne to enter the Arsenal under the Presidents s
Proclamation. There are now about 5000 men
there undergoing a rigorous drilling. Several
companies of State militia are recruiting, and
strict guard is kept over their armories every
night.
Warsaw, No., April 26th.--A large Southern
Rights meeting was held at Clinton, Henry Co.,
yesterday. Resolutions were passed condem-
ing the course of delegates from this District
to the State Convention, and favOring immediate
secession; also, recommending the Legislature to
pass a Secession Ordinance. The following is
one of the resolutions: Resolved, That we re-
quest the Governor to repel by military force
any attempt by the Republican Administration
to march troops through the limits of this State
for the purpose of making war upon Southern
States, or for the purpose of reinforcing Forts or
Arsenals in this State. Another resolution com
pliments Gov. Jacksons reply to Lincon's de-
mand for troops as the proudest act of his life.
At Belfast, Henry county, last Wednes-
day, the Southern flag was hoised by Is
young ladies assisted by 40 others. The
feeling is overwhelming in Benton, Henry
and st Clair counties, for secession, and
meetings are held daily.
A company of cavalry has been raised.
Harrisburgh, April 26.-Gen. Scott as
sured gentleman yesterday, that Washing
ton was safe against all present attack
Our informant also confirms arrival there of
three N. Y. and the Mass. regiment.
1t is reported that an attack was made by
Marylanders on Hanover village, York CO.,
on Tuesday, occasioned by great stamped
of negroes. Reliable accounts state that
whole families are crossing into this State.
A report places the total loss of slaves by
Maryland since the troubles began at 500.
Great fears are entertained in the border
counties of Maryland of the departure of the
entire slave population.
Perrysville, Nd, April 26.-The Balti-
more Sun says train started for Washing
ton yesterday p. m, when it reached An
napolis junction, finding Federal troops lin
ing the road, they put back apprehending
seizure. 5000 volunteers are at Richmond,
ready for service. A street battery is being
erected at Yorktown and another miles
above Richmond. The steamer jamestown
has been fitted out at Richmond for war
purposes. There will be $4,000 troops
at Richmond before the close of this week.
The schooner Anne ]. Russell, with wheat
at Richmond for Massachusetts port, has
been seized. It is reported that the troops
at Harper's Ferry have been ordered to some
other point, supposed to be near the Capt.
tai. The Baltimore Sun has leader which
indicates that the conservative influence is
gaining ground in that city; it emphatical-
ly declares that it is not secession paper; !;
says that passage of an ordinance of seces-
sion by the Legislature would be an arroga-
tioE of power not vested in it; favors calling
State Convention, the delegates to be
elected directly from the people; and it de-
MES the stories of violence to union men at
Baltimore.
New York, April 26.-Steamer Yankee
sailed to-day with sealed orders, rugged with
two broadside guns, and four batteries fly
ing artillery. The frigate Constitution
sailed for Annapolis Thursday evening with
the middies of the Naval academy. Col
lector Barney received important dispatch
es, from Washington, purport unknown
The Keystone State reports no armaments
along the Potomac, nor cannon on the banks
as reported. Frigate Cumberland and 9TH
er vessels are at Fort Monroe.
American Telegraph Company will com
mence receiving messages from Washington
in the morning Those deposited in the Of
flee before half past one o'clock of each day,
will reach Washington the same evening
Arrangements are being made by which an
almost hourly communication will be made
with Washington; the press will thus be
enabled to furnish much fuller and more
reliable idea of the state of affairs at Wash
ington than they have for some days past.
Cairo, Ill, April 26.-Twenty-six passen-
gers from the south report that troops are
being raised at Memphis, Randolph and
other southern points. Their plan is to
proceed by rail to Columbus, KY, and from
there march to Cairo, attacking it from the
opposite side of the river. Steamer L. D.
Percy from St. Louis to Memphis was
brought to last night; no contraband goods
were found on her and she was allowed to
proceed.
New Orleans, April 26.-Houstop, Tex
as adyices says courier had arrived from
Indianola, stating the Federal troops were
encamped at Green Lake, TO take Iudianola,
and had commenced fortiying themelves.
The troops numbered 600, and 600 addi-
tional are expected to arrive from San An
tonic. Judge Hayes with party of Tex
ans and two pieces of artillery was fortify-
ing himself with cotton bags and sand bags
on Dog Island, as he feared an attack
from the federal troops. A letter from
Brownsville says news had been received
that Cortinas with 900 Mexicans had cross
ed the Rio Grande at Roma, and had laid
the town in ashes, killing l 8 Americans
Two companies from Ringgold Barracks
started in pursuit of him. The city here
presents a most warlike aud military ap-
pearance. The city is crowded with volun-
teers, and the beat of drums and the heavy
tramp of armed men is heard day and night.
Perrysville, April Pa gentleman Just
arrived says the Stars aud Stripes were
floating over the Hall of the minute men,
and on Butchers Hill in Baltimore.
Chicago, April 26.-Twenty-oue thou
sand stands of arms were removed from the
arsenal at St, Louis last night, and taken to
Springfield in this State. ,.l.
Cairo, April &C. E. HiIlmau, from
ST. Louis to Nashville, was abandoned by
her offices and crew opposite this place to-
day. The deserted steamer was boarded
by Capt. Scott, of steamer Swallow. There
was found on board 1000 kegs powder, and
large quantities of other contraband goods.
Ii is supposed the CaDtain and cPaw daaay-