Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

friend of Ellsworths is deeply affected by his
death.
The Government is in possession of startling
information from Baltimore, and that certain
prominent pretended Union men, who in pres
ence of United States troops have loudly pro-
fessed devotion to the Union, are secretly work.
ing for secession. Their names, and accurate
information about them, and their places, are
in the hands of the Administration
About $4,000 troops crossed the Potomac,
and are now in Virginia. The New York 7th
Regiment are holding Arlington Heights; and
the 69th are throwing up breast-works there
Sherman's Light Artillery and this district
militia command the Maryland shore above
Georgetown, and will repel any attack by force
moving from Harper's Ferry.
A body of Virginia cavalry and 40 horses
were captured without bloodshed
Postmaster General Blair prepared an order
to-day disseminating the transmission of United
States mails through Virginia and other sece-
ding states, and annulling all contracts for the
same. Tennessee is excepted from operation of
the order, for the reason that that State has not
formally seeded. Contractors will be imme-
diately notified of this decision.
The mails for the South from Washington
wore stopped at the crossing place of Federal
troops and returned to the Post Office here.
AT o'clock this morning, the Captain of the
Pawnee demaneed the surrender of Alexandria.
A Mayor in command of the Virginia troops
refused, the Captain then said the consequences
would be terrible to the village and all the in
habitante, and prolonged the time to o'clock
The Tribunes despatch says that a company
of horse numbering 35 men was captured at
Alexandria, Sherman's battery coming on them
suddenly they had 10 alternative. The Michi-
ganders proceeded to tear up the rails leading
out of the city
Gen. Scott and Secretary Seward were at Long
Bridge when the troops went over. The soces-
sion of Virginia was ratified
1t is reported that the next movement will be
on HalPer's Happy.
Baltimore, May 24-The news from Wash
lngton has produced aprofound sensation here,
nothing is known relative to Sewalls Point
New York, May 24-The Tribune's despatch
furnishes the following particulars: Col. Els
worth was shot as he was descending the stairs
with the secession flag which he had torn down
by the man jackson, keeper of the Marshall
House, with double barreled gun. He died
almost instantly dyeing the secession flag with
his blood. He only said " My Cod"
A late despatch says Alexandria is taken and
will be held. First Michigan Regiment entered
town about o'clock, an hour after the appear
ance OF the Zouaves and captured a body of ca
valry who at first demanded time to consider,
but were forced TO yield without delay.
Mechanicsville, N. Y, May 24.-The assassi-
nation of Col. Ellsworth has caused in his ma
llNG lOWn lnB UTMOST sorrow and indignation.
The father of Col. Ellsworth happened to be in
the telegraph office when the intelligence was
received. All the flags in town are at half
mast. The sympathy expressed for his parents
is universal. The Colonel was their only living
son.
New Orleans, May 24.-The news from
Washington of the occupation of Alexandria
has considerably increased the military enthusi-
asm. The Delta's Montgomery despatch says a
letter has been received from Yancey, who does
not doubt the success of his mission. The new
tariff takes effect August 3lst
The 18th proximo is appointed as a day of
fasting and prayer.
Frankfort, KY, May 24.-The Senate
passed resolutions that Kentucky won't
sever her connection with the National
Government, nor take up arms for either
bellgereut party, but arm herself for the
preservation of peace within her borders and
rendering her services as a mediator to cf-
feet n just and honorable peace. The
House amended apd passed the bill en-
poweriug the committee of Investigation of
yesterdays charges to sit 80 days The
Legislature adjourned sine die.
Pittsburgh, May 24.--Col. Elsworths
death was received here with profound sor-
row. All flags in the city are at half mast.
Washington, May 24.-Judge Arney, bearer
of dispatches, had an interview with the Presi-
dent and Secretary of War to-day, and tender
ed to them 3 Regiments from Kansas to Coop
crate with the Iowa regiments in camp at Keo-
kuck, and says the regiments in camp at Quin-
cy should protect the Union men Of north-wes-
tern Missouri, and to secure safe transit of
stores and provisions over the Hannibal and
st. Joseph Railroad to the west
Orders have been issued by the War Depart
ment to Capt Reno of Fort Leavenworth to
supply the Kansas regiments with arms and
military equipments, and also Horse equip
ment will furnish at once over 10000 men who
will remain in camp in their respective States,
ready to take possession of the Hannibal and
St. Joseph Railroad between these two points as
soon as any further demonstrations are made by
jeff. Thompson of st. Joseph and his secession
followers, to interrupt transportation through
Missouri.
The State military are being organized into
IL regiments, and the State authorities have de-
termined to equip as well as possible for home
defense, having decided to discountenance any
invasion of the State of Missouri unless it shall
secede or invade Kansas.
New York, May 24.-All is quiet at Al
exandra.
The New Jersey troops stationed three
miles from Alexandria were fred iuto by
ambushed secessionists-th latter were
routed and two rebel captains captured.
(Times Special Despatch)
5000 troops are now on Arlington
Heights with battery there, and another
at each end of the long and chain bridges,
and one at Alexandria
1t is said that General Sanford will
command the advancing troops in Virginia.
There are altogether $4,000 men in the
advancing army.
Several boxes containing bowie knives
and powder TASKS for st. Louis have been
seized in house in Fulton street.
The 69th Regiment captured 800 rebels
on Orange Road near Alexandria.
/ Special Correspondence of the Cincinnati Gasstte)
Columbus, May 24.-Important move
ments Of troops will be made tomorrow.
The Sixteenth Regiment, Col. Irvine, goes
to Belleair, (Camp Jefferson) armed aud
equipped. Tho Twenty-6rst Regiment,
Col. Norton, came from Cleveland to-day,
and goes tomorrow to Portland, Jackson
county, Camp Woody armed and equip
ped,
The camp at Marietta is called Putnam,
and at Athens, Scott. The first review of
the Regiment at Camp Jackson was made
this evening by Adjutant General Ricord
nhe l6lh,) and it was compimented for its
soldierly bearing. The election in the 22d
Regiment at CRmp jackson resulted in tho