Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-24

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Philadelphs, May Ex-senator Bayard publishes
lengthy address to the people Of Delaware vindcAtni
himself from false charges made against him He de-
clares that his visit to New Orleans solely on soea
and business purpose which contemplated more thar
year ago without anticipation Of the exciting event.
which were occurring during his visit He
severe on Phadeph" newspapers and the support they
gave to mob violence. In conclusion he says hs term o
office as Senator does not expire till March, 1883 Bui
when satisfied that civil cannot be avered and nds
that the public sentiment Of Delaware prefers such re.
suit TO peaeefu separation he Will resign II viii re
pre but few days after the assembling Of Congress for
him to determine this, and he can then act
New York, May 1s--The dispatch to the Express savs
The rebels fired the federal troops the Wycomico
River when rescung the light ship which was returned
by the federal troops by firing several voeys after which
st. Louis May 1s.The Democrat learns that the On.
cmpment AtSt Joseph, under command Of JEFF Thomp-
SON. has been removed several miles east of thai oint IN
the Hannibal Railroad where batteries hrve been
trains have been stopped and Government supplies dp
t9nedi also that Governor Jackson has removeda Capt
OF company OF State troops stationed at Usage Bridge
on the Pacific Railroad for allowing his men 10 males
Route Agent few days since. Guarantees full protec
uoh 70 an Route Agents along the line of that Road
Cen Lyon refused to release Dean and other persops
recently arrested at Poos and other points along ths
iron Mountain Railroad their parole of honor as tev
were engaged in hostile to oyernment md -
liable to penalties Of treason,
Cairo, May ls.-The steamer Fred. Lorenz.
with large freight of provisions from st. Lou
is for Paducah, KY, has been detained here for
an answer from the Department at Washington
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made complete by stopping all supplies of pro-
visions nominally consigned to parties in XIV,
New Orleans, May lS.-The steamer Gen.
Niramon has arrived from Havana The United
States Consulate refuses to give clearapces 70
vessels for any ports in the seeded States. The
difficulty between the North and South are
greatly effecting commerce.
Montgomery, May lS--Arkansas has been
admitted as one of the Confederate States.
Delegates present are r. W. johnson, A. II.
Garlan, W. W. Watkins and H. F. Thonaston.
Philadelphia May lS,-The United States
District Attorney will commence proceedings
on Monday against the prizes brought by the
Yankee. 1t is doubtful whether any action can
be taken other than causing their detention.
Baltimore l8.-Herald's special says the
city authorities arrested three men con-
cerned in the attack on the Massachusetts,
troops; they have been indicted by grand
jury, but are now on bail of $500 each.
The Government has measures on foot
which will result in brilliant triumph for the
United States at Harper's Ferry. Torpe-
dos and submarine batteries have been sunk
near Norfolk. Lynchbug paper yesterday
announced arrival of large body of troops
from Arkansas and Louisiana. Beauregard
is in Charleston.
Washington, May 19.-HeraId's cores
pondence. Garrison Monroe will consist of
5000, and camp on the outside of 10000,
under Gen. Butler. 1t is understood all for
ces that will serve three years Will be ac-
cepted. River Rappahannock has been
blockaded to prevent supplies for Virginians.
A battery has been discovered at Nattie's
Point, on the Virginia side Of the Potomac.
Tribune's despatch. Richmond will be
early attacked Gen. Cockee has 5000
we'll armed troops at Cullpepper, and 10000
more between there and Alexandria. Mill
tary authorities consider it best to march on
Cullpepper, thence to Charlottesville and
Lynchburg. Forces also to be sent by A
quia Creek, also large force to Norfolk, thus
investing Richmond on all sides. Probably
the first encounter will be at Cullpepper.
Times depatch says ex Governor Wise is
i'll,
Chambersburgh, May 49, Heavy rein
forcements expected; all the troops will then
march southwark.
A despatch from Virginia reports scarcity
Of provisions, PERCUSSION caps and other am
unition. There are but five field pieces and
a few old iron cannon at Harper's Ferry and
provisions short. Col. jackson commander
there. Collector Mason, Baltimore secess-
ionist has been arrested.
New York, May l9.-Eight cases militia
ry clothes have been seized at Ellesville, en-
route from Baltimore to Virginia. Profess
or Mitchell has offered services to the Gov
ernmeut. Robert Schenck, of Ohio, has
been appointed MAJ, General. Contract
closed at Pittsburgh for large amount Of
rihed cannon, shells, DC.
Gentleman arrived reports every thing
untouched at Mount Vernon.
Boston, May 19.-Capt Charles Gale of Bark
Pierce, of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived and reports
vessel sunk by the rebels at Norfolk, losing
cargo and $4,000 in specie. Himself and fami
ly were refused assistance, especially by the
English Consul, Myers, who acknowledged
having possession of the Bark's cargo and spe-
Gle, valued at $4,000.
Gen. Butler is to be commander of Military
Depot of Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.
Cincinnati, May l9.-At5 5 o'clock, p. m. some
300 persons congregated on the foot bridge which
spans the Miami canal at 18th street. to witness
the manouvering of three companies of United
lum lot in that vicinity, when it fell precipita-
ting nearly all the people into the canal. A
child is reported to be drowned, and several
persons badly bruised.
New York, May ia letter received from
frigate Minnesota from Hampton Roads, says
they have already seized 100000 worth OF
shipping and tobacco.
They now anticipate the encmy will attempt
to fortify Several Point If so shall attack them
Chicago, May l9.-The condition of Senator
Douglas is much improved to-day, although not
entirely out of danger, hisphysicians have strong
hopes Of his recovery.
The Tribunes Cairo correspondent says: The
embargo on supplies now includes all Kentucky
towns, unless il can be shown that their home
market needs replenishment, This ia under.
stood TO be the Instructions from Washington
Engineer Beuham, of Gen. McClellands staff
visited Birds Point this afternoon with large
military escort, and returned here after several
hours, having thoroughly examined the location
This indicates speedy occupation of that point
by our troops. A
Chambersburg, Pa, May ls.-The troops
here are daily in expectation Of receiving
marching orders southwark. They viii certain
ly occupy Hagerstown in a few days. Union
lists are daily arriving here, driven from Vir-
ginia.
Washington, May l9.---The Montgomery Ad.
vertiser says that the Confederate Congress de.
cded to remove the Capital to Richmond.
Annapolis, May ia propeller arrived ha-
wing in tow a light ship retaken from the Sc.
cessiOnists in Min creek ae3 rash aI asl
Telegraph last night stated that ths wire wal
cut, and rails torn up ON the Baltimore and 0hi'
Railroad 20 miles this side of HaFper's Ferry
but they were reDaired to daV.