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

tions to disperse within twenty days; says that
the first service required Of the forces TO be
raised, will be to re-possess all forts, and other
property seized by the rebels belonging to the
general Government; and that care win be taken,
consistent with the object in view, to protect
the property ofa loyal citizens in the disafect-
ed States.
Washington dispatch says apprehensions
are entertained by the Government that the Sc
cessionists in Maryland will attack fort in that
State, and that measures are being taken to
protect it.
RicHMOND April 10.
In convention, Messrs. Carlisle and Early
deprecated the action of South Carolina in firing
on Sumter, aud expressed devotion to the Stars
and Stripes.
Secessonists replied, zealously applauding
South Carolina, and claimed that whatever the
Convention did, the State would go out of the
Union.
The Governor communicated dispatch from
Gov. Pickens, giving an account OF the bonn
bardment saying:
"A furious fire is upon us from Sumter. We
will take the forta and can sink the fleet If the at
tempt is made TO land troops elsewhere, we can
whip them.
We have nearly seven thousand of the best
troops in the world, and reserve of ten thous-
and. We will triumph or perish. Let me know
what Virginia will do"
In the debate it was said that the Southern
army would pass through Virginia, and thous-
ands would join.
LANCASTER, Pa, April 13.-The Stars and
Stripes are displayed in honor of Major Ander-
son. Volunteers are being rapidly enrolled.
HALIFAX, N. b., April l3.-The news of the
bombardment caused profound excitement The
Legislature passed resolutions that they learned
with deep sorrow and regret of war among their
neighbOrs, and without expressing any opinion
they offered prayers for a reconciliation.
BALTIMORE, April 13-A man made his APP
pearance in this city this morning with seces-
sion cockade. He was pursued by a crowd, and
had to DO protected by the police.
New YORK, April 13.-The Government is
said to have chartered the steamships Philadel-
pha and Ericsson. The former is being rapidly
filed with provisions, army stores and nuni-
tons of war. The latter is to be held in reserve
for any emergency.
Albany, April AL is rumored that
Governor Morgan received dispatch from
the President asking aid from the State,
New York, April 14.-The Herald's dis
patch says: "Lincoln received the news of
Anderson's surrender with the remark, He
wasn't surprised"
Madison, Ind, April 14.-A largo and
enthusiastic Union meeting was held last
night, and a number of patriotic speeches
we're made. The following resolution was
passed:
Resolved, That we will with all means
in our power, maintain the Government and
flag of the United States.
There are several military companies
forming here.
Erie, Pa, April l4.-The news from the
South creates the most intense feeling Men
of all parties express nRetermination to
stand by the Governm ~ maintain the
supremacy of the U. 8 All our vol
unteer companies will offer tl.eir services to
the Government tomorrow.
Indianapolis, April 14.-Gov. Morton is
in possession of information from all parts
of the State, indicating that volunteer com
panies are being formed everywhere
Thirty thousand men can be relied on to
respond to any call for services to defend
the national flag.
Buffalo, April i4.-Accounts received
from numerous eastern cities represent in
tense excitement. The militia are volun
teering their services and there is a gen
eral determination to support the Govern
ment.
Fort Kearney, April 14.-The Pony Ex
press passed at 1 P. NJ, with San Fran
cisco dates to April Sd.
Jas. McDougal was again elected Senator
on the second ballot. He received n votes
all Republicans and most of tho Douglas
men supported him.
CINcINNATI l5.--Tbe news of the surrender
of Sumter created profound sensation. The
newspaper offices last night were besieged by
thousands eager to hear the news. The military
spirit of the city is thoroughly aroused and the
stars and stripes wave from all public and many
private buildings. The people to man will
sustain the administration. A home guard will
be Immediately organized for the protection o.
the city.
Washington l4.-The President has appoint.
ed Earl Bill as Marshal of the Northern Dist.
rict of Ohio.
BALTIMORE E. l4th.-The Union feeling is strong
this morning. The Minute Men organization O
$500 strong who have been drilling as a mill.
| tary organization ever since the Presidential
Election, throw out the "brave old" Stars anC
Stripes this forenoon from their Head Quarters
with the words: "The Union and the Consti
| tuition"
New York, April l5th.-The Times Wash
ington correspondent says the War Department
is engaged in calculating the quota of troops il
the United States. New York will be entitled
to ten regiments. No detailed policy relativ,
to closing Southern ports is yet settled, but ar
rangements are making to cut off all cOmmuni
cation by sea. Scott is actively at work calcu
lating the disposition of the forces.
The Administration has reliable information
that the Confederate States propose, after redu
cling Fort Sumter, to march upon Washington
with 10000 men. Several additional compan
| les of regulars are ordered to Washington. TIL,
express Washington dispatch gives rumor tina
| Scott has resigned because his advice agains
reinforcing Fort Sumter was disregarded.
| The Worlds Washington correspondent say
detachment of troops are stationed on al
roads outside of the city, and five voluntee
companies are in the Capitol, one at the Pos
office Department and one at the Patent office
Two officers of New York Regiments have ten
dered their commands. The present indica,
tons are that Sumter will be retaken at all ha
yards.
The Heralds special dispatches from Charles
| ton says Major Anderson saluted his flag, form
ed his command on parade ground, and march
ed out ON wharf playing Yankee Doodle. Dur
ing the salute pile of cartridges burst in on,
of the easements, killing two and wOunding
| four. One was buried in the fort with military
hOnOrs, the other viii be buried by the Caroli
mans. The wounded men will be taken [,
Charleston. The Fort was burned to a mer
shell. The guns ON one side of parapet ar
entirely dismounted, and Others split and tn
gun carriages knocked to splinters. Andersen
is reported to have ordered his soldiers not I,
sight at the men, but to silence the batteries. =
Sumter has been garrisOned by the Palmett,
guards under command Of Col. Ripley Tn,
| fire has again broke out in the ruins of the for
and the engines have been sent down.
Washington, April l5-Ten District o.
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