Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-04-26

Guard aggregate $50 men, under Col Tilgh-
man, organized at Paducha, KY.
st. Louis, April 22d.-Gov. Jackson has
called an extra session of tho Legislature to meet
on Thursday, May 3D., for the purpose of en-
acting such laws and adopting such measures
as may be necessary for the more perfect organ
izaton and equipment Of the Militia of the
State, aud to raise money and such other means
as may be required to place the State in pro-
per attitude for Defense Adgt Gen. Hough
has issued orders to the commanding officers of
each Military District to assemble their respec-
tive commands on the Sd of May, and go into
encampment for six days as provided by law
The thorough organization and equipment of the
several Commands are to be reported at once to
Head Quarters, and Division inspections are re-
quired to give all information respecting the
condition of the State forces.
indianapolis, April 22d.--60 Companies the
full number required from Indiana, have been
accepted by the Governor 35 companies more
have rendered their services, and information OF
100 additional companies forming, Sc compan-
les will be in Camp to-day
Bellair, o., April 22d.--Hon. s. A. Douglas
and Lady passed west this afternoon enroute for
Springfield Ill.
Newark, New Jersey, April 22.--An immense
Union meeting was held here to-day. 1t lis es-
tmated that 10000 people We're present. The
city has the appearance of military camp and
recruiting goes on rapidly.
Bennington, VT, April 22d.--Troops are pour
ing in from the back towns. Vermont will not
be found wanting. The Legislature assemblies
tomorrow at Montpelier. An appropriation of
S50O000 will unquestionably be made.
Albany, April 22d.--The State authorities
have decided to muster into immediate service
the balance of the quota of Militia authorized
by the act to enroll the Volunteer militia This
gives 1900 troops in addition to the IL Regi-
1,
the call of the President. Volunteer Compan-
les are coming in rapidly. Ninety companies
have already handed in their Company rolls.
Philadelphia, April ga splendid uu-
form for a Maj. Gen. in a case bound south,
was seized yesterday.
Fort Mifflin has been garrisoned by an
artillery comp. and the Kensington guards.
A piratical vessel is said to have been
seen iu the bay, alledged to be manned by
fifty men. II is also said that she had stop
ped tug off Chester and compelled her to
haul down the American flag.
Private information from Baltimore says
the element is poweress to act with system.
Arms arc plenty, but no ammunition. 1t is
believed, however, that the people will unite
with them to prevent the passage of troops
through the city. The troops will be com
PEELED to fight their way step by step.
The railroad between Baltimore and
Washington was to be obstructed yesterday
aud some of the bridges destroyed.
The people south Of the Susquehana are
loyal to the Union and will assist in de-
Tending Havre dc Grace against the seces-
sionists.
Two hundred and thirty women, nearly
all between the ages of ls aud 25, have en-
rolled themselves here as nurses.
Annapolis, Sunday.--It is said that Gov.
Hicks has protested to Gen. Butler, of the
Massachusetts Regiment against landing
troops here. They were consequently land
cd at the Naval Academy which is the ex-
elusive property of the Government.
Harrisburgh, April 23.-Caleb Cushing
arrived here yesterday. He left Washing
ton on Sunday. He says that Gen. Lee,
with 5000 Virginia troops was covering
Arlington Heights.
Lieut.. Jennifer is reported rs having de-
serted from Carlisle Barracks. He had full
knowledge of the plans of the Government.
Dispatches for his arrest have been sent in
every direction.
Caleb Gushing narrowly escaped injury
from the people of Carlisle and Chambers
burg. He stated that he was on his way to
Massachusetts, to join regiment for the de.
fense of the Union.
Boston, April ga private despatch to
Messrs. Sprague, from Philadelphia, states
that the Government has released steamer
P. Sprague from her charter to convey troops
from Philadelphia, in consequence of Mary
land having guaranteed the safe transit Of
5000 troops through Baltimore daily.
New York, April 23.--The State author
tiles have decided to muster into immedi-
ate service the whole of the 10000 voluu-
teers authorized by the Legislature.
The Common Council last night voted
$1,000,000 10 arm and equip regiments
and 100000 more for the families of the
volunteers.
The Brooklyn Common Council voted
100000 for the equipment Of tho 18th reg
iment to leave tomorrow.
Philadelphia, April 23d.-The Baltimore
American of Monday, confirms the scutling the
Pennsylvania Columbus, Delaware, Rartan and
Merrimac at Norfolk, by order of Capt. Pende-
grass, and the destruction of their arms. The
only vessels saved to carry away the Govern
ment forces were the Pocahontas and Cumber-
land. The ship houses were being torn down
and the Factories levelled to the ground, with
the intention of firing and abandoning them on
Saturday night. The excitement at Norfolk and
Portsmouth was intense. Women and children
were flying, and men were rallying to arms. II
was expected that a ship of the line, New
York on the stocks, would be fred before the
Yard is abandoned. Leveling buildings by
blowing them up with powder was going on, and
it is thought there would be an effort to destroy
all without fire for fear the conhagraton might
extend to the cities. The people of Norfolk
have seized the powder house at Crany Island
and removed the powder to the city and are
making arrangements for vigorous defense
Washington, April l9th.-The Secretary o
War has apprised President Garrett, of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, that the transportion
of rebel troops over that road will be regarded
as an act of treason.
New York, April 24th.-A gentleman from
Charleston says it was the intention of the
Southern Confederacy to march north with SO
or 10000 men, expecting 10000 more from Va.
A case ofrifes bound to Mississippi was found
yesterday on the premises of d. Fish, South st.
They were seized and he was arrested An at
tempt was made Monday night by the Captain
of the Survey steamer Varian to run her of
South from the navy yard. The crew suspect
ed something was wrong and informed the Com
mander of the North Carolina, who put her out
of commission.
Philadelphia, April 23d.--It is said General
Scott feels confident that sufficient force cannot
be brought to capture Washington.
Harrisburgh, April 23d.-A merchant arrived
here who left Baltimore Yesterday p NJ No