Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-03
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The whole country between Jackson,
Tenn, and New Orleans are in arms. Al
avery station along the road companies
we're seen drilling They appeared desti-
tute Of arms, using old muskets, shot guns
and rifles, The telegraph lines are in the
hands Of the secessionists, and are not per-
mitted to give any information as to the
movements of the troops.
A passenger from Memphis reports that
secret meetings Of volunteer companies
wero held in that city last night. From
hints thrown out it is believed that their
purpose is to march at once upon Cairo, cut
the levee, and then make the attack. The
troops arc in good health and spirits.
New YORK, April 2sth.--Advices from
Savnnah report several vessels waiting
privateer commissions, which were expect
cd shortly.
The Herald says the British Minister has
sent his Secretary to Montgomery, who car
ried information Of the course England in
tends to pursue toward the Confederate
States. 1t is pretty certain that the Com
missioners have not been received there
officially.
The Herald's correspondent has it from
high authority that Letcher has notified
Lincoln that no Virginia troops will be per
mitted to march upon Washington. Thei
purpose is to defend the soil of Virgini'
from aggressions by the North.
He further says he won't permit the Con
federate troops to attack Washington.
ANNAPoL1s, April 27th.-Twelve thou
sand troops altogether arrived here. Three
thousand more expected tonight.
A tug with the 9Th Massachusetts regi
ment cut out the receiving ship Alleghany
from Baltimore harbor, and anchored he
under the guns of Fort McHenry.
Gen. Butler says that a musket is guard
ing every rail between hero and Washing
ton.
ROCHESTER,, April 2sth.-A reliable gen
tleman Just arrived here from Montgomery
on Tuesday last says jeff. Davis ordered
troops to start on the 2sth for Lynchburgh
Va. Great disappointment among tho
rebels in consequence Of the reinforcement
Of Pickens.
HARR1sBURe, April 27Lh.-The Govern
or's message will recommend stay law
and says Pennsylvania will open route t
Washington whether Maryland stays in o
out Of the Union, No hostile raid will b,
permitted to lie between the Capital an,
loyal States Rebellion must be crushed
the property seized retaken at every expens
of treasure and blood. It recommends al
appropriation of 3,OOO,0OO-perbaps So,
100000. A requisition was received 70
81 more regiments, making total of 81
regiments from Pennsylvania. The Gov
ernor recommends n reserve of 1000 men
The Virginia Ordinance of secession jus
published is received accompanied by
schedule appointing the 4th Thursday 0
May for its ratification by the people; also
prohibiting the election Of Congressman re
quired by law on the 4th Thursday in May
Tho Ordinance declares tho Constitution 9
the United States no longer binding on III
citizens of Virginia. The Ordinance wi
take effect when ratified by majority vote
CHICAGO, April 2sth.-A gentlema
has Just returned to this city from bushes
tour through Alabama and Mississippi
leaving Mobile Tuesday last reports tha
hundreds Of men who had gone to Pensi
cola to take Fort Pickens; are returnin
home daily, disgusted and satisfied that
is impossible for the Confederate States t
capture the Fort. A large number c
troops at Pensacola are sick and dying i
hospitals from the effects of fatigue and eA
posure and hunger Our informant report
that the people in Alabama and Missi:
sippi are almost crazy with excitement
that the mob spirit is rampant everywhere
and is rendered daily more desperate
some localities by threatened famine an
starvation.
Philadelphia, April 2s.-Eforts are NAL
ing at Washington to have Cassius NJ. Cla
and N. P. Banks appointed Maj. Genera
in the army.
New York, April 29.-The Herald
Washington dispatches says Gen. Lane
guarding the navy yard against resigne
incendiary naval officers and has made Sc
eral scouting expeditions into Virginia, d.
ring one of which he captured secessic
rag.
The Kansas Company called on the Pre-
ident Friday, who said if he had to choos
between the maintenance Of the Union an
Liberty, and the shedding of blood, ther
need be no doubt about which course /
should pursue. A Philadelphia dispatC
to the Herald says passengers from Ricl
mond say Gen. Green of North Carolir
had arrived there and rendered 5000
North Carolinians. On Thursday, Floy
had an interview with Gov. Letcher. III
former had raised and equipped 1900 me
Hundreds of troops arc coming in fro
South Carolina, Petersburgh and Georgi
A courier arrived here from Va. yeste
day, communicating the fact that Va ha
united herself with the Southern Confede
acy under JEFF Davis.
Gentlemen of Virginia say the ordinanc
of secession will be confirmed by over 10
900 majority.
The Charleston Mercury earnestly PR
tests against the advice of certain Souther
journals which urge an immediate attaC
upon Washington and its occupation as Ii
capital Of the Confederate States.
Richmond papers contain the proclam
ton Of Gov. Letcher, ordering the return
all vessels except the steamers JamestoN
and Yorktown TO their owners; and appea
to the people not to interfere, but to disco
tinue all seizures without legal authorit,
aud appoints officers for the different rive
10 see that the proclamation is carried in
effect. The Wilmington, N. G. Journal
the Esd, states that the branch mint