Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-07-05
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enemy.
The rebels at Msrtinsburg amounted to
four regiments Of infantry, and one Of horse,
which engaged in conflict.
They had four pieces Of artillery, part
rihed cannon, and commanded by Jackson.
As far rs known our casualties arc one
killed and several wounded.
Several dead and wounded secessionists
were left on the field in their hasly retreat.
Tho loss Of life on their side was very heavy.
Anticipating the retreat Of our forces, the
rebels had cut down fences dc. to intercept
us before reaching the river. Tho frststand
was made at tho Poterfcld farm near
Hayuesvilc, whcro house and barn had
to bc destroyed, to chargo on the enemy
| Hero the conflict was fierce. Tho rebels
finally rctrcatcd leaving knapsacks and
blankets everywhere.
Louisville, July 2.-The Courier of this
morning says an agent of the Government
is stationed at some point on tho Nashville
r. r. 10 sec that nothing contraband pas
sps South.
Four Companies Of Rosscau's Regiment
go into camp TO day. Tho delay was oc-
casioncd bv the failure of tho tent contrnc-
tors to fulfill their agreement The rcgi.
ment will I've full.
The Journal of this morning has II letter
dated Knoxville, Tennessee, June 20th,
saying that Eight Companies Of Cavalry
aud infantry have gone from here to Cum
berland and Whceler's Gaps, 10 guard them
and prevent the Federal troops from conf
ing through Kentucky to aid the Union
men of East Tennessee. They have been
encountered by our native Union men in the
mountains, who swear they shall leave, and
the Davis troops have sent here for reinforce
ments." Tho Journal adds: "We expect
bloody fight at the mountain gaps for the
possession Of arms. Every breath Of ours
IS heartfelt inspiration for the triumph Of
the Star Spangled Banner"
The Courier says on the samo subject,
that it takes for gIanted the authorities Of
Tennessee arc Informed of tho introduction
of arms into that State, and that arrange
ments have been made to take possession OF
every gun sent by the administration.
The Journal also says Gov. jackson oi
Missouri is in Nashville. There is no doubt
that an expedition against Missouri is form
ing on the Southern Border Of this State.
The same paper has letter from Padu-
cab saying that Union men did not vote
their strength--many were forced TO vote
for Burnett.
A. NJ. Bingham, Kentuckian, suspect.
ed as being spy, was arrested and shot al
three times and started for Union City
Tenn, to be tried for treason. The mob
however, dcsisted.
The same day the coroner Of the county
was killed.
Secessionists say every man must declare
either for the North or the South, and that
the Northerners must leave tho day after
the election.
The Southern flag wss raised, and Gen.
Prentiss invited TO take it down.
| A fight occurred between Two Unionists
and two secessionists in Graves county, in
which one secessionise was killed, and the
other had his arm shot off
A special dispatch to the New Orleans
Delta, from Mississippi City, 25th, says a
steamer anchored off the Point, and cap.
tured Ave schooners, with which she sailed
Eastward.
The blockade at this point, the same pa
per says has been permanently instituted
and caused The Mobile mail boats to dis
continue. The same paper iutimates that
India, China, and English merchantmen
will be rich prizes for privateers.
The Picayunc of tile 25lh says that a
] United States ship of war of 80 guns an
chored at Chafelaya Bay, thus intcrccpling
Communication in Berwick Bay with Texas.