Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-03

ing May lJth, composed OF Delegates from
Western Virginia. The Secessionists will at |
tempt 10 conciliate them by granting the de-
mand to tax slave property.
Chicago, April 30th.---fhe Evening journal
learns from Gentleman Just returned from Mis-
sissippi, that in many parts of that State actual
famine prevails People are suffering for want
Of enough TO eat Corn, which is the chief
food is very scarce in towns and throughout
the country. AT one station were 200 sacks
and that was the only corn in that locality
There is but little money. Those able to leave
are fleeing the country to escape starvation.
New York, April 30th.--The Chesapeake re-
turned from Fort Monroe, after landing $500
bbls provisions.
Frederick, Maryland 3Oth.-The Governor
sent message to the Legislature enclosing a
memorial from citizens of Washington and
Frederick counties protesting against the right
of soldiers from Virginia invading the soil of
MARYLAND and outraging the feelings of the
people by searching private dwellings, The
Governor disclaims giving Virginia such right;
requests Legislature to act on it, and to provide
| for raising troops sufficient for any emergency.
A company Of Flying Artillery, from Cold
Water, Michigan, having Battery of four guns,
and full complement of men and horses, arrived
here tonight, having been accepted by the War
Department in addition to the Michigan quota.
The horses of this company are all contribu-
tions from the people of Cold Water and yicini-
| ty and are pronounced the finest collection ever
exhibited here. All Railroad companies in that
State transport troops free of charge.
Trenton, New Jersey, April 30th.-The Gov
ernor's message to the Legislature recommends
loan of $2O00000 at per cent. Also, to pur-
chase arms and munitions of War; raising four
Regiments for service, subject to the call Of the
Government Also to fortify the Southern
boundaries of the State.
st Louis, April 30.--Junior editor Mem
phis Avalanche, just from Mobile, says it is
not the intention of the confederate forces
TO attack Fort Pickens at present, unless
provoked by aggressive movements on the
part of the garrison.
Pensacola correspondent Mobile Adver-
tiser makes about the same statement.
Special despatch to Journal says, Lafay-
ette county appropriated $4,000 to arm
the county, conditioned upon the Legislature
legaliziug the act.
Montgomery, Ala April 29.-Congress met
at noon. President Davis message announced
the ratification of the permanent Constitution OF
the Confederate States and that it only remains
for an election to be held for the designation OF
officers to administer the government 1t says
the declaration of war made against this Con-
federation by Abraham Lincoln rendered it nee
essary to convene Congress to devise means to
replenish the treasury and for the defence of the
country.
! The President then reviews the relations
heretofore existing between the States and the
events which have resulted in the present war
fare. Referring to the result of the commission
to Washington he says the crooked paths of di-
plomacy can scarcely furnish an example SC
wanting in courtesy, candor and discreetness as
was the course of the U. s. government towards
the commissioners The President incidentally
refers to the prudent caution observed by the
feet off Charleston during the bombardment O
Fort Sumter, and pays high compliment &c
the Carolinians for their forbearance before, and
heroism, daring and magnanimity after the bonn
bardment He recommends the appointment o.
diplomatic agents He says the Confederacy
through Mr.. Stephens, has concluded a conven'
tion with Virginia, which has united her powers
and fortunes with us. He has satisfactory as
surance that other Southern States will sooT
stake their fortunes with ours. He says the
most of the executive departments are in success
full operation. The Postmaster General vii
soon be ready to assume the direction of posta
affairs.
In conclusion he congratulates the Confeder
acy on the patriotic devotion exhibited by tn
, people of the Confederacy.
r The railway companies propose liberal rate
l for the transportation of mails and will receiv
in compensation the bonds of the Confederacy
He says people thus united and resolves
cannot fail of final success. Our cause is jus
and holy and we protest solemnly, in the face o
Uidllkillu, lndI We utSlIe peace dJ any
save that of honor and independence. We seel
! no conquest-no agrandizement-no concession
from Bfree States; all we ask is, to be let alone
--tha 'Hk shall attempt our subjugation BY
arm 3 we must and will resist to the dir
est exttethity. The moment this intention i
abandoned, the sword will drop from our grasl
and we shall be ready to enter into treaties o
amity and commerce mutually beneficial. S,
long aslHis pretention is maintained, with firm
relianceOh Divine power, which covers witt
its protection the just cause, we will continue Il
struggle for our inherent right to freedom, indie
: pendence and self government.
: New York, May 1.-The following come
10 US from secession sources at Alexandria
Y Va, via New Orleans, and must be taker
for what it is worth:
s Alexandria, Va, April 29.-Four vessels
2 steamers and transports with northern
z troops passed up this A. NJ. Gov. Hicks, o
Nd, has issued proclamation recommend
!, ing the State to remain in neutral position
= Citizens are still compelled to leave Wash
:, ington, for their sympathy with the South
A large quantity of shells have bee
: landed at Fort Washington. Two mer
, one from s. G. and one from Washingto
. were confined in the prison in the Capita
for being secessionists.
. The steamship atlantic arrived to day
She reports that she reached Fort Taylor
: Key West on the 13th-receiving addition
= al troops ammunition &c.-sailed for Picl
= ems, arrived off Santa Rosa on the leland
: ed re-inforcements at Pickens on the nigh
: of the 10th without accident. The Poa
!, haitian arrived on tho 10th. Tho Wyau
. dotte, St. Louis, Sabine, Supply and Brook
\ lyn were there. The steamer Illinois al
: rived on the 10th and landed her reinforce
= ments on the goth.
= 1t is reported that Gov. Letcher is abou
to issue proclamation forbidding the pass
age of Southern troops through Virginia
A man was arrested in Gov. Sprague
1 quarters as spy. A letter from Fort Nor
= = roe says there is 20 danger of an attac
. there. 1000 men are in the fort.
They are much annoyed byfugitive slave
: seeking refuge there, but in all cases are r'
= turned.
= No batteries will be allowed to be cree
ed within range.
q Annapolis, Md, May lst.-Fortificatiur
# commanding Annapolis Railroad and th
Is country for two miles aronnd were throw
up yesterday. Annapolis was made mil
n tary depot yesterday. Gen. Butler will n
a main here. All movements are as secr'
a as possible. Orders were given yesterda