Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-01


ern States to attack Washington at once.
He Letcher) had advised against it, but
the Confederate Government were for in
slant attack, and that every little village
was bristling with bayonets, and that the
people were perfectly frantic. He says
further, that Gov. Ellis showed him a dis
patch from Pensacola to the 26th from
Gen. Bragg, stating that no attack on Fort
Pickens up to that time had been made
Annapolis, April 90. - Fortfications
commanding the railroad and country some
20 miles from Annapolis were thrown up
yesterday. Annapolis was made a mill
tary depot yesterday. Gen. Butler will re-
main there.
From the attache of our Minister to Par
is just arrived from Washington, we have
reliable information that 10000 troops
from the Southern Confederacy are now in
Virginia and more pouring in.
Tho Administration have notified Gov
ernor Letcher that one step Of advance
from Richmond will cause speedy inva-
sion of Virginia fiom the West
Farmers from Virginia have forced the
secession lines and report strong Union
feeling few miles from the Capital. We
learn from private source that the secession
lists saved 5000 muskets at Harper's Ferry.
On Saturday night the Superintendent
Of the Baltimore d Ohio Railroad went to
Washington to get the road open from Bal
timore to Washington, but met with no
success.
1t is said the Maryland Legislature has
refusad to pass the ordinance Of secession
by a two-third vote. 1t is also reported
that an armistice Of six DAYS has been made
and the Secretary of War has gone to Rich
mond. The latter item creates great dis
satisfaction here.
New York, April 29.-The Croton aqueduct
is guarded by the police in consequence Of fears
that traitors may attempt to blow up the piers
of the high bridge.
The schooner B. D. Pitts, from Charleston,
brings 81 passengers including the crew of the
steamer Nashville.
Jas. Tracy, native of Ireland, with his wife
and children, were among the passengers.-
Tracy had declared his intention to become a
citizen, and owned small farm, which was con-
fscated because he refused to fight against the
flag which he had sworn to protect. He was
seized, tied to fence with his hands over his
head, and given 500 lashes. His wife was kick
ed and otherwise i'll used. Tracy served in the
Mexican war under Scott.
The steamer R. R. Cuyler is to be made a gun
boat
New York, April 3O.-A soldier who
escaped from Charleston, and served during
the fight at Moultrie, says nearly every shot
from Sumter killed somebody. Between
800 and 400 we're killed and large mum.
Der wounded there during the siege. The
killed we're inferred at night in the Pot
ter's field. Many were also killed in dwell
lings out side the fort. Soldiers were
threatened with death if they disclosed the
facts about the killed. People are con-
stantly inquiring for friends, and are assured
they are at Sullivan's Island. Another who
was at Morris Island, says $50 we're killed
there and forty at Sullivan's Island. They
make the same statement relative To the
dead being buried at hight. They also
state that the negroes only want their lead
ers 70 give the word, when the slaughter
will be terrible.
New York, April S0.-A special mcssen-
ger sails on the next European steamer to
purchse half million dollars worth of arms
for this State.
The Times special correspondent at Fred
erick Nd, says, the direct vote on secession
in the House stood 53 against secession and
l3 for it. The Senate has published an
address denying any intention to pass Sc
cession ordinance.
Senator Mason last night made violent
secession speech. All the Union men are
leaving Eastern Virginia, where heavy dep
relations are made on private property by
an armed rabble. An armed secession
corps has been prounced by State Judge
illegal and the Sheriff directed to take their
arms from them.
HAnisburgh, April 29th.-The Pennsyl-
vaniA Centeral R. R. has given the Gov
ernment frames for new bridges to repair