Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-17
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concerning the coming proclamation.
1t is definitely ascertained that commits
ioned Navy officers have gone to Europe to
buy steamers aud other vessels for the
U. s. Government.
Captain Mcdonnell, q u. s. Army re-
cruiting agent at Baltimore, sent report
to the War Department announcing 800
recruits for the regular service.
Nineteen regiments, in addition to those
previously ordered, have been called for to
come hero Immediately, and arc already on
the way to Relay camp and Washington
General Patterson has advanced on the
Philadelphia, Wilmington q Baltimore
road as far as Bush river where men under
his directions are engaged in reconstructing
bridges. He is reported TO have upwards
of $4,000 men under his command.
Last night 94 of the Maryland Guards
were arrested by the Massachusetts Picket
Guard for attempting to escape to Virginia
to join the secession forces. They will be
dealt with as traitors.
Gen. Beauregard, with Russell, of the
London Times, had arrived at Montgomery
on the 9th inst.
The Government continues to be over
whelmcd with offers of naval and land
forces for service against tho rebels.
Prominent men from all parts of the
country are constantly here for tho purpose
of rendering aid; over fifty vessels have al
ready been offered from tho New England
States, to be armed and equipped at the
owners expense.
Parties representing the owners of pro-
pellers navigating Northern lakes propose
to bring their crafts down the st. Lawrence
to the Atlantic Shore and assist in the block
ade of Southern ports.
About 500 Virgiuians and Kentuckians
were encamped upon the Maryland shore,
and The heights in that vicinity are being
fortified. A battery has been placed at
Jefferson rock. Trains have been laid in
pipes for blowing up the bridges and other
property at a moments notice if necessary.
New York, Nav 10.-The Times has
advices per the Redas, that the secessionists
have a batteay of So Founders at the
mouth of James river. Tho steam tug
Yankee was fired upon, but the she'll passed
over her. The tents Of the secession forces
lining the whole bank of the river are dis
tinctly seen from the remparts of Fort Mon
roe. Col. Dimmick is mounting 10 inch
Coumbiads and batteries on the land side
of the Fort to be protected BY sand bag en-
trenchments. The big guu, Rodman, for.
merly the Floyd, is mounted to sweep the
bay. ....
st. Louis, May lo.-Every able bodied
man, between the ages 1S and 65 will be
compelled to do military duty or pay fine
of $3.50. Anybody speaking disrespect
fully of the Governor or Legislature, will
be subject to court martial; and it requires
every citizen to take the oath of allegiance
to the State of Missouri
Washington, May IO.-The states of Ohio
Indiana and illinois, will be subdivided into
several military depots, called Department o
the Ohio. Gen. McLelland, of Ohio, is assigned
to the command. r..r ,I
AT least 100000 volunteers have rendered
their services to the Government.
A large train of cars arrived this a. m. with
troops who passed uninterrupted through Bal
timore. .'..
Detroit, May 10.-The military and volunteer
relief bills passed both Houses of the Legsla-
ture by unanimous vote. The former provides
for 10 regiments, to be enrolled as directed by
the Governor and transferable at the Presidents
order into the Federal service .v
The latter provides for raising funds by Com
mittee for relief of the families of Volunteers.
The War Loan bill, providing $1,000000 by
the issue of bonds running 25 years, drawing Z
per cent. interest, also passed without dissent
ing voice. Legislature adiourns tomorrow.
Trenton, N. j., May I0.-The Legislature
passed the S2000000 loan bin. Also the bill
authorizing the Governor TO raise and equip
regiments of troops, and to purchase 10000
stand of arms, and pledging the entire resources
of the State in quelling rebellion.
New York, May l0.-Despatches from Charles
ton say butter is selling at IS cts. per pound
No ham or bacon in market, and cattle suffering
for hay. Say that Southern troops are better
provided with knives, dirks, and reyolvers than
Northern troops and feel confident of success
Troops at Richmond have not been paid, and
flour is $40 and pork $50 per Dbl. Virginia
and Carolina bonds are worth zoe on the dollar
The Baltimore Sun this a. m. counsels the
! State to remain loyal, .4- Id. D b
The Worlds despatch says the main blocka-
ding force will be stationed in the Gulf; another
portion off Georgia, and third off Virginia and
the Carolinias. ..hs
Louisville, May 1O.-The Mayors vato
of appropriation Of 100000 TO arm tho city
was sustained dy council. The Mayor says
100000 is sufficient. Council Appropriated
$4,000 for the relief OF the poor
Annapolis, May ia steamer arrived
from Fortress Monroe; reports several prizes
taken; on board one found ex-Lieutenant oI
U. s. army. ~ rai.i.
Washington, May l0.-Alaj. Rhett, of South
Carolina, paymaster in the army, has seeded
from the Federal Government leaving balance
of $4,000 against him unadjusted.
Lewis CIephame, of National Republican
Committee, has been appointed Postmaster o
this city. se .... 3.-
Annapolis, May 10.-At midnight last NIGH
a squad of about so mounted insurgents fired
on the picket guard at Camp Butler across the
river The guard returned the fire. Aboht2l
shots were exchanged .rr--. .-- o.. raa ,la
st. Louis, May l0.--Gen, Frost's brigade o
Missouri Militia, encamped at Fort Jackson II
the western outskirts Of the city, surrendered
Internationally this afternoon, on demand o
Capt Lyon commander of the United State
forces in this city. Capt. Lyon marched OF
Camp jackson with some 5000 volunteers, sur
rounded it and planted field pieces on the ad
joining eminences. HH
The following letter was sent from Capt. Ly'
on To Gen. Frost: .-.-.. .-. .-.
u HEAD QUARrERs U. S. TRooPs, I
i st. Louis, May 10, 1861.
4 To GES. ID. NJ. FRosr-SR:-YOur command
i is regarded as evidently hostile towards th'
! Government of the United States 1t is for the
most part made up of those Secessionists who
have openly avowed their hostility to the Gen
eral Government and have been plotting at the
seizure of its property and overthrow OF its au'
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