Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-11

III appears tnat large tOrce Is now
marching from the South for Harper's Fer
ryand from thence will attempt 10 force their
way to Pennsylvania. Their object is to
draw of a portion of the foices concentrated
at Washington and attack them on both
points. The Government is in possession
Of very important information and from re-
liable sources, having agents in every south
ern State, and are fully posted in regard to
the movements Of Wigfall.
Baltimore, MAY lO.-Special correspond
euce of the American telegraph from Fred
eri K this forenoon says the mountain forest
on the Maryland side was fired last night.
Much valuable timber was destroyed.
About 500 Virginians and Kentuckans
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 moments notice il necessary.
The conduct Of the Virginians excites indig-
nation among the people of Washington
county Thirty Baltimoriaus passed thro'
Frederick for Harper's Ferry this forenoon.
Tue Norfolk line steamer reports that the
Virginians have seized the small steamer
Vim. Sedun, which made the connection
between Old Point aud Norfolk, thus all
communication is broken off.
New York, May lo.-Tbe Times has
advices per the Redas, that the secessionists
have batteay of ss Founders al the
mouth of James river. The steam tug
Yankee was fired upon. but the shell 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 Dinmiek is mounting 10 inch
Colunbiads and batteries on the land side
of the Fort 10 he protected by sand bag en-
trenchments. The big guu, Rodman, for
merly the Floyd, is mounted to sweep the
bay.
New York, May l0.--The Austrian brig
, Islock, from London, reports April 10 fell
in with e large ship, about 1900 to 1900
tons, on fire. Supposed TO lie lumber la
den. Sent boat; saw nobody on board ;
the name was burned.
Chicago, May l0.-The Tribune cores
pondeut says Gen. Prentiss has received
positivs reformation that Gen. Pillow has
chartered the steamboats, Ohio, Belle, Morris
and Hill, for attack on Carlo.
Boston, May lOth.-The steamer Penn
brooke sailed this A. NJ. for Fort Monroe
with reinforcements. She carries a heavy
armament and large quantity Of clothing
provisions and munitions Of war.
New York, May loth.-Gen. Beaure-
CARDS official report Of the bombardment Of
Fort Sumter, is printed to-day.
A partial blockade exists at Pensacola.
No munitions of war are allowed to enter.
Fort Pickens is prepared to repel any at
tack The secessiouists have new bat
tory at Dear Point. They were engaged
in unroofng the buildings at the Navy Yard,
preparatory to an attack. Their forces are
rumored to be 5000. All was quiet at
Key West. The St. Louis and Crusade
were there.
Louisville, May l0th-Messengers ar
rived at Frankfort this morning from Owen
county, saying that between 500 and 400
negroes were armed and formed into a
company aud were committing depreda-
tions. The whites undertook to disarm
them, when several were killed. The Gov
ernor has sent Gen. Buckner to ascertain
the truth of the matter. He has not yet
returned. The military are in readiness.
st. Louis, May l0.-Every able bodied
man, between the ages ls and 65 will be
compelled to do military duty or pay a 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.
A detachment Of frrty State militia wa
sent out on the line Of Pacific railroad thil
forenoon to guard the Gasconade and Osag'
bridges on that route.
Frankfort, KY, May l0.-There is grea
excitement occasiened by messenger al
riving here at IL o'clock last night with dis
patches for the Governor reporting an 10
surrection in Owen county. The Governo
has sent special messenger to ascertain
the particulars. The Military are in read
mess 70 march.
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