Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-11-29

| A correspondent of the Cincinnati Times,
writing from Cheat mountain, Va, says that a
sentinel of the Ohio Oath frosc to death upon his
post and was buried upon the 10th inst.
Only 62,793 emigrants have arrived at the
port OF New York this year. The same period
last year, 96,65l; decrease, 33s5s.
Fifteen of the Branches of the State Bank OF
Ohio have subscribed S26S,050 to the National
Loan. The probability is that the Ohio Banks
will subscribe not less than Sl0O0,OOO.
Hon. George Sumner of Boston, than whom
there are few persons better versed in interna-
tonal law, fully justifes Capt. Wilkes in his
capture of Mason and Slidell.
In an order of Gen Sherman, dated Hilton
Head, Nov. 18th, we find the following: "The
fort on Hilton Head will be known as "Fort
Welles," and the one on Bay Point heretofore
called Fort Beauregard will be known as Fort
Seward"
! Somebody says: "Mason and Slidell are de-
clared contraband Of war" So are Sambo and
Cuffe. Hence they are all on an equal footing.
This is new phase of the "negro equality"
doctrine.
Twenty-Five of the privates in the Black
Horse cavalry regiment at Troy are graduatesN
different colleges, and every man in the regi-
ment can read and write. There are among
them 2UU cnurcn members.
Punch says: "Women are said TO have stron-
ger attachments than men. 1t is not So Strength
of attachment is evinced in little things. A
man is often attached to an old hat; but did you
ever know of woman having an attachment for
an old bonnet2 Echo answers-"Neyer /"
1t is stated that II mills, employed by Gov
ernment in the manufacture of cloth and blank
cts, have been destroyed by fire since July 9TH.
Seventeen States observed the 2Sth inst. as
Thanksgiving day. In Maine and Massachu-
sets it was held on the 2lst
1t has been officially ascertained that the Gov
eminent has now in the field, in camp, and in
the process offormation, 100000 volunteers and
the enlistments for the regular service are more
than heretofore enumerated.
An old lady was in the habit of teaching the
duty of charity to her grand children in this
wise: MY dears, when | and your father and
mother have finished our meals; when you have
eaten all you conveniently can; and when you
have fed the three cats and the parrot-then
my dear children, remember the poor"
The prominent Scotchmen of Illinois are tax
ing measures for the organization Of High
land Brigade to be composed of Scotchmen.
1t is presumed that Gov. Yates will unhesita-
tingly authorize its formation, inasmuch as it
would doubtless prove one of the very best and
most efficient bodies of volunteers in the West.
Prince Napoleon and Empress Eugenia are
said to be in open quarrel. The former on his
return from this country, found that the Empe-
ror was pursuing reactionary policy on Ro-
man affairs, influenced no doubt by his super
stitious wife This has led to a serious difficult
ty between the radical Prince and the conser-
vative lady.
! Thrty-eight negroes arrived in Leavenworth
a great number went To Lawrence. Millions of
dollars worth of this kind of property are now
running about in Kansas. Leavenworth is
crowded with them, and Lawrence has larger
number.
Four hundred men of our prisoners at Rich
mond have been selected to be sent to points
further South. The rebels are afraid that those
left at Richmond will be liberated by the "abo-
litiOn army" But if the capture of Port Roy
al is followed up, it will probably be, the
southern points may be as near the door of de-
liyerance, as the ex-caPital of rebeldom
Gen. Fremont is shortly expected in New
York, and the Germans propose giving him
grand reception, with music, torches and bau-
ners. Meetings have been held in different
parts Of the city, at which speeches have been
made endorsing the course of Gen. Fremont
Preparations are in progress for great public
mass meeting to take place before after his
arrival.
The London Times expresses the opinion that
great crisis is impending in Russia which will
soon attract the chief attention of the civilized
world
The last arrival from Europe brings intelli-
gence that $4,000 Russian troops had attacked
10000 Mountaineers in Circassia, and after fight
ing six hours, the Russians We're put TO fight,
with very heavy losses including General of
the division. 5000 Russians are reported kill
ed and wounded.
1t is credibly reported that Brig. Gen. D. 4.
Sickles has adopted the opinions of Col. John
Cochrane upon the use to be made of the slaves
in prosecutinu the war We shall always think
better of Dan after this.
Fifty Sharps rifles, wrapped in Flannel, were
found in n new made grave in the Catholic GEM
etery at Leonardstown, Md. They were point
ed out by contraband who made the coffin
Another layer, containing number of muskets,
was found buried in sand beach near by
These were also pointed out by contrabands
Information does not state that these contra
bands were then remanded to their masters, but
we presume they were, as our armies appear to
be in the hands of the Philistines
To the financial skill of Secretary Chase (says
the Washington Intelligencer) and the large and
comprehensive patriotism Of the bank managers
Of the North, are we indebted for our continued
ability TO meet promptly, in coin or its equiya-
lent, the extraordinary demands upon the Treas
ury. And all will admit that the integrity, as
also the energy, with which the affairs of the
Treasury Department have been administered,
notwithstanding the overwhelming duties de-
vOlved upon il, have justly inspired that conf
dence in its management which has elected the
generous and patriotic responses of the whole
people, when appealed to by the Secretary for
financial support.
Five numbers Of neat little paper, en-
titled "The Camp Kettle" and "published
every opportunity by the field and staff of
the Roundhead Regiment, Colonel Leasure
had been issued at Port Roy
al, s. O., previous to the sailing of the At
lantic. Other "Yankee fxins' arc sure to
follow, and right speedily. Senator Sim
mons has ship load ready.
An EFFICIENT BLOCKADE AFTER ALL