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

heaVy Shipment OF powder has also been
stopped. Steamboats, have been prohib
tied from taking provisions South. Two
steamers have been chartered to act ms po-
lice boats thoroughly armed, and will stop
and search all passing steamers.
Three companies of troops leave tonight
for the rendezvous at Columbus. The
Homo Guard is rapidly filling its ranks
Enlistment at Newport Barracks is very ac-
tive-over 500 men are now in the garrison.
A large consgnmento of baconfor Charleston
via Nashville was taken of the steamer
GlenuOod this morning. Excitement
throughout the city is on the increase
Volunteer companies arc full and more men
are offering than can be accepted.
Memphis, Tenn, April l7.-Memphis
and Ohio Railroad offer to transport troops
and munitions of war free. The Council
has appointed a Military Board and appro,
priated 100000 to defend the city
Union flags on the steamers have been
hauled down and tho citizens are arming
and volunteering.
Montgomery, April IA gentleman
of this city has taken $4,000 Of the Con-
federatc loan at par and paid the amount in
gold. There will be from $4,000 to 1O0,-
900 men in the field in less than thirty
days. The government is likely to get
large amounts of money from European
sbip-builders.
Boston, April 1.-THE steamer S. r.
Spaulding, which leaves this afternoon for
Norfolk, will take $40 troops. Their des-
tinalion is said TO be Fortress Monroe. The
remainder will start overland tonight, by
special train. The Western Bank has ten
a loan of $4,000 to the State. The other
Boston Banks agree to increase the amount
TO million.
Special Washington despatch 10 Post, N.
Y, 17th.-Rumored on good authority that
the secessionists of Virginia had Just seized
Harpers Ferry Arsenal. No confirmation.
Special to Tribune:-It is distinctly an
nounced on Southern authority, that as soon
as the secession act is passed by Virginia,
the Navy Yard at Norfolk will be seized
New York, April 1.-THE meeting of
merchants to dsf Vas most imposing and
enthusiastic, representing the most wealthy
portion of the community; $4,000 headed
the subscription list for the Seventh Regi-
ment, on the spot. Only twelve subscrib-
ers.ss Probably $4,000 will be raised to-
morrow.
3,15 P. MA mob has Just gone down
Wall street to Journal of Commerce to en-
force the mob law, or have the American
Flag hung out. The Express and Day
Book complied under the same terms.
$50 P. M.,-Rumored the journal of
Commerce saved their building by display
ing the American Flag.
Columbus, Ohio, April 15.-It is stated
that the mob at Dayton would have ridded
the Empire Office, but the editor disavowed
the Secession article, and said it had been
slipped in during his sickness. Valandig-
ham is believed to have written it. The
crowd went to his house, but could not find
him.
A rousing meeting at Chillicothe was
presided over by a Douglas Democrat.
There is trouble in the Third Ohio Brig
ade. Vallandigham is Brigadier- General
Major Ed. Parrot leaves for Dayton to-
night to see the military arrangements
there. Quartermaster General Woods
starts for Washington on business connected
with the arming of the State.
An enthusiastic meeting was held at
Wilmington, which instructed their Rep
resentatives to vote the last dollar of Clin-
ton county for the support of the Govern
mcnt.
The following telegraphic correspondence
! took place this afternoon:
"Gov. DENNIsoN-Call made on you by
to-nights mail for thirteen regiments of
militia for immediate service. Signed,
SIMON CAMERON, Sec'y of War"
REPLY.
Hon. S. CAMERoN-Y dispatch call
ing on Ohio for thirteen regiments Just re-
ceived. 1t will be promptly responded to
by this State. w. DENNIsoN."
An order has just been issued by
Gen. Darlington, ordering two hundred
rifle muskets sent for the use of the Gin
cinnati Home Guard.
The Governor has Just issued Procla-
nation, ordering special election for
members of Congress in Corwin's and
Sherman's districts, on Tuesday, May 25th
| Some branches of the State Bank have
already offered assistance in raising the loan
authorized by the War bill.
Gov. Dennison has signifed that he will
not fail TO call on them.
Major General Henry Wilson of the Ohio
Volunteer militia, son-in-law to Gov. Ne
Diary and an old line Democrat, has ten
dered the servicer of himself and staff, and
ANNOUNCED their readiness for instant orders
Trenton, N. j., 17.-Sec. Thompson was
here to-day to purchase flag to display
from his residence. He expressed himself
strongly in favor of sustaining Government
and enforcing the laws. Our Military
Board has been in session all the morning,
and orders have been issued for four regi-
ments.
Washington, April 1.-THE Treasury
Department has issued an order directing
that the name of Lieut.. Rogers be stricken
from the roll of the Revenue service, for
having, while in command of Revenue Cut
ter Henry Dodge, in violation of his official
oath, and of his duty to the Government,
surrendered bis vessel TO Texas.
New York, April Ill is reported that
A. I. Stewart has offered million Of dol
lars to government. Marshal Rynders was
knocked down Monday by Deputy Sheriff
Reilly. The N. Y. Express says that it has
reliable information that 40 persons were
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