Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
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lne secretary OF GOV. HICKS says the ap
pointment of board Of safety must precip
itate that State into civil war. The major.
ity of the board are sworn to secession anc
are men of desperate political fortunes.
The Governor may soon have to resort Il
Washington or the Pennsylvania line.
The great seal of the State is in Annap
oils and will be thrown into the Chessa.
peake sooner than be placed on the or.
dinance of secession. The absence of the
seal is equivalent to a veto.
Cleveland, May 4.--Govs. Curtain, of Pa,
Dennison OF o., Randall Of Wis, Blair Of
Mich, Morton of Ind, and ex-Gov. Conner
Of ILL.,, were here in conference last night
Proceedings not known. They were sere-
naded and addressed the people.
New York, May 4th.--The steamer Colum-
bia with the Albany Burgesses, corps Salem
Zouaves, detachment of list Regiment and
two ~ pound Howitzers for the 7th Regiment
sailed this p. m.
The Posts special Washington dispatches
claim on Government authority that the Secess-
ionists have planned for fierce conflict with
the Federal troops that may attempt passing
through Baltimore.
Gen. Patterson has prepared flying Railroad
Battery of Artillery for use ON the Annapolis
and Washington Railroad
1t is reported that all Secessionists have been
warned TO leave Washington.
The city OF Washington and Bavaria sailed for
Europe this p. m. They took out no specie.
Capt. Engle has been ordered to the COM
mand Of the frigate Cumberland.
A letter from the interior of South Carolina
says that while the writer was absent at Charles
ton, fight with negroes occurred in his town.
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the town, and four more in the vicinity. Eight
negroes were hung, and dozen more would
soon be hung.
The Secretary of the Treasury has instructed
the Collector not to grant leave of absence to
employees volunteering. They must resign or
not volunteer.
Jersey City Coast Guard seized two scboon-
ers loaded with $500 kegs and 1,l60 bbls. pow
der
Commercials special dispatches say armed
vessels are stationed off Alexandria for the pro-
lection of fishermen who have been fred into
and fish taken from them.
Frigates Niagara and Minnesota are ordered
to sail Immediately.
1t is said the President will demand the re-
storation OF Gosport Navy Yard and Harper's
Ferry.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offered Gov
eminent the use of their rolling stock.
Maysville, KY, May 4.-Maysville gives 800
majority for the Union. The Stars and Stripes
float from nearly every building in town.
Boston, May 4th.--A special session of the
Legislature called for the 18th inst.
The funeral of the soldiers killed at Baltimore
took place to day at Lawrence with imposing
ceremonies
Washington, May 4-The Maryland legisla-
ture in their interview with the President this
forenoon admitted both the right and the power
of the Government to bring troops through Bal
timore or the State, and to take any measures
for the public safety, which in the discretion of
the President might be demanded, either by ac-
tual or reasonably apprehended exigencies.--
They expressed their belief that no Immediate
effort at Secession, or resistance of Federal au-
thorities, would be attempted by the Legisla-
ture or State authorities, and asked that in this
view the State should as long as possible be
spared the evils of military occupation, or a
mere revengeful chastisement for former trans
gressions. The President replied that their sug-
gestions and representations should be consider
ed, but that he should now say no more than
that the public interest, and not a spirit of re-
venge, should actuate his measures.
The New York 69th Regiment will forthwith
be located in the neighborhood of Georgetown.
Fort Kearney, May 4-The Poney Express
from San Francisco 24th ult., arrived to-day
Business is a good deal unsettled by the politi-
cal news from the East. The settler difficulty
III Odutd NldId county continues. ltUI men SAID
to be in armed resistance to the enforcement of
the decree of the Court ejecting settlers from
Cheballo Rancho. 1t is unknown what course
the Government may pursue. Indians again
troublesome in Northern counties, but rigorous,
and far successful efforts, are being made
against them.
Wheeling, Va. May Am immense county
Union meeting was held here to-day. Frank
Pierpont, of Marion county, G. NJ. Porter, OF
I,N1 e
dressed the people in able speeches. urging re-
sistance to the Secession Ordinance and favor
ing division of the State. Resolutions were
adopted approving the action of the merchants
at their late meeting, denunciatory of Secession
and declaring adhesion to the Union. Thirty
four delegates were appointed to call Conven-
ton of Western counties of Virginia, to be held
on the 18th of May.
A large meeting of a similar character was
held at Clarksburg. Harrison county, yesterday,
Rising Sun, Ind, May 4.-The vote at Rabbit
Pass, Boone county, KY, opposite this village
for Crttenden d Guthrie ticket was ia out OF
l36 votes cast.
Paris, KY May 4-This precinct give 375
majority for the Union ticket. Bells majority
in November was 365.
indianapolis, May 4.-The Legislature to-day
passed bill authorizing the Governor to call
into immediate service for one year Regi-
An additional appropriation of $500,000 will
be made for purchasing arms and placing the
State on a complete war footing. About thirty
companies of the State requisition are already
here in camp, and balance will be here by Tues.
day, making 10 Regiments of Federal and State
troops.
Cairo, Ill., May 4-Gen. Pillow, Gen. Ely and
other prominent officers of the Confederate ar
my, and large number of Mississippans, Ar
kansas and Tennessee troops, are at Memphis,
Heavy guns are arriving there daily.
Col. Prentiss, commanding officer at this point
Just received the following despatch from three
of the most prominent citizens Of Cincinnati:
"Generel Pillow has several steamers ready
at Memphis. He meditates an immediate at.
tack on Cairo.
Col. Prentiss replied: "Lethim come; he will
learn to dig his ditch ON the right side. an
ready"
Baltimore, May 4-The Maryland Senate act
providing Committee of Public Safety consi
dered good as lost The Union feeling is gain
ing ground throughout the State. Workmer
are actively engaged in repairing the Northern
Central Railroad and meet with no opposition
People are rejoiced at the prospect of speed,
reopening of travel. Government seized stean,el
running between Baltimore and Haver de Grace
Augusta, Me-, May 4.--$600,000 loan Offered
the State at par, and at per cent premium.
Mr.. Bedford, Secessionist, Of Arkansas, thsI
spoke few minutes, when Judge Orr replied b
Bedford briefly, demolishing him completely
Secession is declining in the country.
Louisville, May 4.--rhe vote Of Louisvin.
favor the Union candidates to Border State Con
vention from to 800. The Secession ticket wa
some time since withdrawn. The Union yot,
polled supposed to be larger than any aggregate
vote ever p0lled here. 1ili
Hagerstown, Md, May 4.--There is great no