Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-06-07
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AleAhuuTlh, june lSJ.-A SontlDel AZ
Clouds Mills, on the outskirts of Alexan-
dris, was shot dead during last night and
another wounded, probably by the rebel
scouts.
Cairo, June 2.--There is nothing authentic
in relation to rebel movements down the river
from this point But it is certain that forces at
this point are to be considerably increased
Two additional regiments ordered here in addi-
ton to the regiment organized here Another
compady of Illinois artillery now at Springfield,
are under marching orders and will move iu
dry or two.
Government has chartered big wharf steamer
that lies here; it is capable of carrying several
thousand troops and stores.
| 1t is understood also that Government has
chartered twenty five river steamers at St. Louis.
Baltimore June IA detachment of soldiers
visited the Police Marshal to enquire about
arms delivered by him to the Stete agent. Re-
suit of the interview Satisfactory. Soldiers then
returned to camp.
The Quaker city brought up prize schooner
from Rio de Jeneiro with a cargo of 5000 bags
of Coffee.
The fugtives now in Fortress Monroe are en-
camped and mustered and provided with ra-
tions like the soldiers.
Gen. Butler has issued stringent order
against plundering in the neighborhood
| Alexandria, June 1.-Strong breastworks will
soon be finished here.
Reporters have magnifed unimportant skir-
mishes into battles.
There is but one telegraph instrument here,
and it is mostly employed by Government.
! Chambersburg, June 1.-Slight skirmsh to-
| day between a company of Home Guards and
Virginians; three Virginians wounded.
Terrible fracas occurred to day in negro quar-
| ter. Frank Jones, negro barber shot and woun-
ded two soldiers and fled, but he was instantly
killed by the soldiers
| Gen. Patterson expected tomorrow. Addi-
tional regiments expected Monday.
Hagerstown, June Ia party of secessionists
| this a. m. attempted to take ferry boat opposite
Williamsport probably to cross to Maryland on
a foraging expedition. Unionists ordered seces-
sionists to desist, not complying were fired on.
Brisk fire on both sides for about an hour Sc
veral rebels wounded; Unionsts unhurt The
! rebels retTeated.
Fort Monroe June mo military move
ments yet. Heavy cannon are being transport
ed to Rip Raps. 1t is said 1000 secessiOnists
are at Yorktown. There are none between there
and Fortress Monroe. A stand will evidently
be made at Yorktown. Slaves from several
counties have been sent to work on the en-
trenchments. Magruder commands.
| A gentleman from between Newport News
and Yorktown arrived here for protection, says
numerous families fled, leaving the slaves be-
hind that were unfit for work. 800 free negroes
were forced across James river to work the
rebel entertainments
Distinguished secessionists confessed the I'm
iOnists were right and secessionists all deluded.
st. Louis, June 1.-Two regiments of Iowa
volunteers are now quartered in KeokulI, and a
third is expected daily.
The Iowa Legislature has voted an appropri-
alton of $800000 for war purposes.
| The New Orleans Picayune of the 9th, an
nounces the arrival at that port of the privateer
Calhoun having in tow the John Adams of Bos-
ton, the brig Panama and the schooner Mer-
maid of Princetown Mass, all whalers, having
l60 bbls. oil on board.
A Montgomery despatch of the 24th to the
Mobile Advertiser, says an order has been issued
to the Clerks of the Departments to be ready to
leave for Richmond on Wednesday or Thursday.
Col. McArthur's regiment of Illinois volun-
teers have not moved Southwark, but are under
orders to march at Il moments notice.
Gen. Doniphan has declined the Brigadiel
Generalship rendered him by Gov. jackson.
Washington, June 2.-The following facts
have been received of the conflict at Agui5
Greek:
The engagement began on Friday and lasted
two hours. On Saturday it was renewed fol
: four hours. The lower beach battery damaged
on Friday was repaired. The force of the reb-
els supposed to be 1000. On Saturday the
Freeborn approached within two miles and
commenced fire. The Pawnee took a nearer
position for the first hour The firing was brisk
from the shore batteries
n During the engagement the Pawnee fired l6C
q shells. The observer saw through the telescope
- numerous bodies carried away in wagons The
officers say the rebels had rihed cannon.
Both vessels damaged but slightly; one
shot went through Freeborn's cabin. Paw
nee received eight shots. Anacosta return.
d ed here this a. m. Pawnee and Freeborr
n hauled off being unprepared for longer en-
r. gagement. Railroad depot and buildings
n ashore destroyed. Rebels believed had
z eight guns.
- Baltimore, June 2.-Rebels seized west
! ern mails coming east this a. m. at Harp
e ,e er's Ferry.
New York, June 2.--Herald says W. F
i, Washington, son of late Col. Washington
was captured in the Fairfax affair
Reported battery at Matthias Point
proves to be a wood pile.
q Lieut.. Tompkins' official account of thu
Fairfax affair does not differ materially from
the first report. Says three of his men ar,
missing, three slightly wounded, and 81,
ID horses lost. Thinks killed and wounded 0
:, the rebels, thirty-five. He brought ava.
* five prisoners.
: Tribune's Washington despatch says Eth
eridge had arrived from Tennessee. Say
East Tennessee shows large majority fo
the Union. Civil war unavoidable if Yves
n. n. part of the State goes for secession. Sol
diers distributed through the State overaw'
voters. Disunionists well armed; Union
: lists unarmed.
Nd. Field gone to Cairo to authoriz
ID contracts for FIVE floating boats, capacity 5o
men, intended to operate on Memphis AM
= below.
Reported Col. Sherman Of Ohio, will b
:, appointed Quartermaster General.
Five more additional regiments tendere,
from Pennsylvania.
New York, June Brig mystic arrived froI
l., lndianola this a. m, with 245 Texas troops an
. 36 women and children.
= Special to the Post)
The Government forces had conflict wit
the rebels at AquiR Creek The steamers Fret
born, Anaeosta, Resolute and a schooner OpeI
. ed fire, finally silencing the wharf Battery an
killing several rebels. None Of our troops il
T. jured The Pawnee and Yankee sent to the
= assistance this morning
The dispatches also state that there was
he skiTmish last night at Falls church miles baC
q. of Arlington Heights. Our pickets were a
ii- tackled by rebels and several Of our soldie
tn wounded.
In LATER.-Despatch states a force of Cavall
-,t and As Infantry, under Lieuts. Tompkins al
Gordon, attacked the rebels at Fairfax Oou
Of House. The rebel pickets were met four mil
this side who fed and alarmed the camp II