Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-04-19

dinary session, expressing feeling Of resist
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Louisville, Ky, April l6th.---A large and en-
thusiastic meeting ofthose opposed 10 Mr. Lin
coins now ruling, was held tonight About
5000 present. Resolution were adopted that
Kentucky would not permit the Federal Gov
ernment to march troops against the Confeder-
ate States, and would share the latters destiny
! ifWar must come
stLouis, April lGth.-n is understood Gov
Jackson viii refuse to comply with Secretary
4 Cameron's rcquisition for troops.
Pauduch, April 1Gih.-A meeting, irrespec-
/ tive of party, adopted resolutions recommend
ing the Governor TO convene the Legislature
Immediately; that we are with the South in in
terest and action; that the Governor be request
ed to issue proclamation for the Legislature to
meet at Frankfort at an early day as possible
to consider our future destiny; calling on the
people Of Kentucky 10 ignore party feeling.
Detroit, April l6th.--At an Informal meeting
of citizens to-day, at which Governor Blair was
present, it was resolved, in order TO expedite
equipment of troops required from Michigan, to
raise 100000 by private subscription. A large
portion of the amount was subscribed on the
spot. The balance will be raised Immediately
Gen. Cass responded
Troy, April le.-A great Union demon
straton took place in this city last night
The meeting adjourned and in body pro.
ceeded to Gen. Wool's residence, who re.
sponded in a strong Union speech.
New Haven, April l6.-The Mechanics
Bank of this city this AM, rendered to the
! Governor $25, 5000 for the use of the State
in supporting the National Government.
Norfolk, April l6.-One hundred guns
were fred here, and there is great rejoicing
over the fall of Ft. Sumter. An order has
been received to fit out the U. s. steamer
Merrimac, Immediately, and 10 tow out all
war vessels from the port.
Lawrence, April l6.-Our CITY Govern.
ment this A. M. appropriated $4,000 for
the benefit Of the families of those who
have volunteered to defend the country's
Flag.
Boston, April l6.-Tbe bark Manhattan
which arrived hero this A. NJ, from Savan-
nah, had a secession flag hoisted. A crowd
proceeded to the wharf and compelled the
Captain to take it down, and hoist the
Stars and Stripes.
Concord, N. H., April 16.-New Hamp-
shire responds to the Presidents proclama-
ton, and will furnish the troops required.
The Concord Union Bank has rendered
loan of $4,000 to the Governor, and all
the directors with the cashier agree to con-
tribute 800 each TO the support of such
families of this city, as may fall in the de-
fense of the flag of the country.
Fort Koarney, April l6.-Capt. Bee, en-
route for South Carolina, accompanied by
Capt, Stone on leave of absence, r. S.
Ward, suttler, all from Ft. Larrimie, arriv-
ed here yesterday evening, and left to-day.
1t is understood here that Capt. Bee will
join the southern army.
Louisville April l6th.-The Courier of to-
morrow will publish the following reply to
the Secretary of War:
"Your dispatch is received. In answer, say
emphatically Kentucky will furnish no troops
for the wicked purpose of subduing her sister
! Southern States.
B. MAGoFFIN, Gov. KY.
Chicago, April l6.-At the election to-
day the Republicans elected their city tick
ct by an average majority of 1900.
Providence. R. l., April 1.-THE Leg
islature has passed bill authorizing the
raising of regiment. 1t is understood
that 100000 will be appropriated.
Wilmington, Del, April 1.-THE Se-
cessionists are overawed by the prevalent
Union sentiment. They had planned the
seizure of Fort Delaware, which was taken
possession of by the Government, and the
project defeated.
A dispatch from Philadelphia of the 17th,
Io1 -, A III
and 10000 had already been accepted in
the State. Senator Bigler has come out in
favor Of sustaining the General Government.
Montgomery, Ala, April l6.-Gen Pill
low guarantees to raise 10000 men in Ten
nessee in 20 days if President Davis will
accept them, and there is no doubt but
that he will. Hon. H. A Stephens is at
Atlanta, Ga. Last night he said it would
require rs times $4,000 men to intimidate
the Confederate States and then it could
not be done. Of the $4,000 troops called
out to-day 5000 are from each State except
Florida, the number from that State being
1000.
Wilmington, Del, April 16.-Largo
meeting held here tonight. 1t censured
the course of Senator Bayard, he not advo-
eating compromise, and having placed the
State in false position as having an anti
union tendency.
Toronto, Can. April 16.--Agents of the
Washington Government are endeavoring
to purchase the Steamer Release. She is
an iron vessel, built for the river Clyde, in
Scotland, and a very handsome craft.
Washington, April I6.-It appears by a
telegraphic dispatch published in tho North
Carolina Rough Notes news paper, of Mon
day, that Governor Ellis sent the following
dispatch to Capt Creighton:
"Can you take Fort Macon with your
companyl"
Philadelphia, April 16.-B. ]. Wal
mouth and L. P. Ashmead formily Lieu
tenants in the U. s. Navy, who resigned
years ago on account of entering into 9TH
or ayocations, though now wealthy, have
rendered their services to the Secretary Of
the Navy prompted by love for the
Union.
Richmond, Va, April 1e.-The Con-
vention is still in secret session. Nothing
has traDspired The current belief is that
the ordinance of secession has passed the
Convention. The Governor withholds his
proclamation until tho action of the con-
vention is divulged.
Reading, Pa, April 16.-The Ringgold