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


not seriously injured. There was TO be Union
meeting here this afternoon but it has been sup
pressed by the Secessionists. The Secession
flag now waves in front of the Court House.
Denver, April 30.-An Indian Council was
held at the quarters of Col. Boone, Indian Ag't,
yesterday, in which deputations of Arpohaes and
Camanches took part. Good feeling was ex-
pressed and it is hoped the threatening storm of
Indian bostilities will be dissipated. Miners
about Gregory are now using water from the
consolidated ditch, and in consequence prospects
are rapidly frightening.
Louisville, May 3.-Gov. Magoffin has issued
a Proclamation ordering an election for Repre-
sentatives to Congress June 30th
st. Louis May 3.--The Lower House of the
Legislature completed its organization this NOR
ming by re-electing all the old officers, except
Speaker, Harris being elected over Boyd. The
Governors message was delivered to both Hous-
es this a. M. after which the House went into
secret session.
Gov. jackson says the President, in calling
out troops to subdue the Seeded States, has
threatened civil war; and his act is unconstitu-
tlonal and illegal, and tending towards consoli-
dated despOtism. While he evidently iustifes
the action of the Confederate States in Seceed-
ing he does not recommend immediate Secess-
ion, but holds the following language: Our in
terests and sympathies are identical with those
of the slave-holding States, and necessarily
unite our destiny with theirs. The similarity
of our social and political institutions our in
dustrial sympathies, habits, tastes; our common
origin and territorial contiguity all concur in
pointing out our duty, in regard to the separ-
alton now taking place between the States OF the
Federal Union. He further adds, Missouri has
at this time no war to prosecute. 1t is her poll
cy not to make aggression on any State or peo-
pie, but in the present state of the country she
would be faithless to her duty were she to hesi-
tate moment in making the most ample prepa-
rations for the protection of her people against
the aggressions of all assailants. / therefore
recommend an appropriation of a sufficient sum
of money to place the State at the earliest prac-
tlcable moment in complete state of defense
In conclusion he says: Permit me to appeal to
you, and through you to the whole of the State,
to whom we are all responsible, to do nothing
imprudently precpitately. We have a most
solemn duty to perform. Let us then calmly
reason one with another, and avoid all passion,
all tendency to tumult and disorder, and obey
implicitly the law and constituted authorities
and endeavor ultimately to unite all our citizens
in cordial cooperation for the preservation of
our honor, the security of our property and the
performance of all those high duties imposed
upon us by our obligations to our families, our
country and our God.
New York, May 4.-Superintendent Kennedy
has received letter, stating that there is thor
oughly organized plan to burn New York. Phil
adelphia and Boston, by cutting off the supplies
OF water and then setting fire at various points,
also, states that men have been stationed at both
Boston and Philadelphia for weeks, and l25
have been sent to New York to carry out their
hellish designs-that although at first jeff Davis
disapproved of such course of proceedings, but
since the Presidents proclamation now favors it.
The letter is dated Louisville, and the writer
says he is an enemy, but will not fight with
camphene and lucifer matches for weapons.
are closely watched, and considerable credence
is placed in the statement and precautionary
measures have been adopted by the police.
Major Anderson passed through Perryville
yesterday and proceeded to Annapolis, enroute
for Washington. At both places he was receiv-
ed with marked attention and passed through
the line of troops with head uncovered.
Baltimore quiet. Fort Madison and East
brook Qualifications, commanding the bay and
harbor are in possession of Government troops
The steamer Maryland landed some Massa-
chusetts troops from Annapolis and large guam
titles of stores at Fort McHenry yesterday.
The intelligence from Richmond is important
Considerable alarm is said to exist there In con-
sequence of the activity of the United States
Government and the unity of the North
1t was believed in Richmond that jeff. Davis
has just notified the Governors of the Border
States now acting in hostility to the General
Government to assemble at Montgomery, there
to confer with the Rebel Government
The Virginia Legislature adjourned on the 1st
until the 18th of June, by which time it was ex-
pected that the returns of the popular vote on
the ordinance of secession would be received.
Gen. Harney has prepared an address to the
people of Missouri urging them to stay in the
Union, and that secession will prove the ruin of
their State; and for himself he is ready to stand
to the last by the flag to which twenty stars are
added since he entered the service.
Washington advices last night were to the eff
feet that the war will be vigorously opened in a
few days by demonstrations upon Alexandria
and Norfolk. A movement on Haver de Grace
was also ordered to take place yesterday from
Perryville.
Three or four companies will cross the Sus-
quehannah with battery of Artillery and occu-
py Haver de Grace. The last movement will
not be made for two days
A strong force of carpenters and builders will
be sent forward to Bush river to rebuild brid-
ges there The bridges over the little and big
Gun Powder rivers will be rebuilt as soon as
sufficient military force is sent forward to pro-
tect the workmen. The bridges will be com pie
ted by Monday next, and the road to Baltimore
will then be open.
Troops will be sent forward from Philadel-
phia to reinforce those at Perryville.
1t is stated, upon reliable authority, in Wash
ington yesterday, that there are only l,500 Vir-
ginians at Harper's Ferry, and they are not half
armed and short of provisions.
100000 percushion caps were seized yester-
day which had been shipped for Charleston;
also case of revolvers at the express office.
The Government yesterday purchased two
fast Tugs to be converted into gun boats for
service on the Chesapeake.
The Worlds Washington special says the AL
exandria Custom House and Post Office are to
be taken possession ofsOOn by the Federal troops.
1t is contemplated to suspend all Southern
mails next week.
A report is current that there has been a col
lision between two vessels at the mouth of the
Potomac; and supplies of Washington by up
country roads have been cut off by the Virgini-
ans. A corps of telegraph operators is being or
ganized to be attached to the army,
The Times says the Federal forces are
moving toward Baltimore, and that Fort
McHenry has been reinforced.
1t is surmised that Harper's Ferry will be
retaken and Richmond invaded shortly.
The Cumberland Monticello, Yankee and
several steam tugs are strictly blockading
Hampton Roads and James River.
Letters from Boston indicate that $780,
600 of the new loan will be taken there.
The Navy Department is TO charter ten
moro steamers at New York, five at Phila-
delphia, and five at Boston.
Philadelphia, May An. Jersey troops
in IA propellers passed the city to-day.
Boston, May 4.--Ordcrs have been issued
for four new regiments of infantry.
Col. FletcherWebster's regiment will pro-
ceed to Fort Warren on Monday, 9th.