Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-04-19

tho Arsenal with $4,000 stand OF arms has
been seized by Virginia troops. The track
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad on each
side Of the town is torn up. Gov. Letcher
telegraphed to the Department refusing to
furnish troops, and saying that Virginia will
fight back.
Cleveland, April ls-Ten thousand per-
sons turned out to-day to escort Cleveland
Grays who left for rendezvous at Columbus.
Intense enthusiasm.
Detroit April Schooner Barnes, car
90 Railroad iron sunk in river by collision
with propeller Dunkirk last night. Propel-
Ter not much damaged
Baltimore, April 1s.-All the reports
about the Harper's Ferry seizure are false,
A despatch dated o'clock says: That all
is quiet. There is full company of Uni
ted States artilerists stationed there, and
strong Union population. The excitement
in Baltimore is increasing. Union men are
throngug the streets determined not to be
overawed by secessionists. The minute
men have the flag flying from their head
quarters. The Governor and May, T will is
sue a joint proclamation to prevent any in
reference with the progress of federal troops
through the city. The Union sentiment
among the mechanics is amost unanimous
Five thousand troops reached this city
this p. NJ, from Harrisburgh. They
marched through the city unmolesied-
They were accompanied by strong police
farce, and at many points they were cheer
led by the Union men who followed them
in large numers to the depot. The streets
have been thronged with people this P, NJ,
and considerable excitement prevailed, but
thus far no violence has occurred.
Montgomery, April 1Sth.--A despatch
was received at Savannah 10th, that Vir-
ginia had passed the ordinance of secession
to take effect in two days. No advices have
been received here. Nevertheless it is be-
! lieved unless the Cincinnati seizures are
promptly redressedikwill cause a non-rnter-
course and soizui 81 ~ property in New
Orlerns. One hundfs& guns are now firing
all over the south, for Virginia. President
Davis has just been officially notified.
New York April 1S.-Blank bonds for
the Southern Confederecy preparce by the
Bank Note Company, were seized to-day,
by the District Attorney. The Charleston
steauer lihe has supended its trips, and the
Columbia and Marion were flying Ameri-
can flags to day. A book bindery and
printing Office in Gold street which destoy-
ed the Palmetto flag had disponsatio of
stones, execrations and other demonstrates
nearly destroying the bndery People en-
deavofed to take the horses off Anderson's
carriage and drag him ub Broadway, but
his objections were regarded. Some anx-
ETY. is felt about the Aspenwall Panama
line of vesses being seized by southern let
tiers of marquc.
Philadelphia, April lS.-Bishop Nc
Cowsky to day raised the Stars and Stripes
on the dome of the new Catholic Cathedral.
Milwaukee, April 1s.--There is strong
competition among monied men for the
100000 loan ashed by the State. The
Juna Bank, democratic institution offers
to take whole amount at par. Sufficient
number of companies have already been ten
dered to fill the regiments asked for from
this State.
Chicago, April 1Sth,-The banks of this city
to-day rendered to Governor Yates $500000
asked for as a loan for extraordinary war expen-
ses. Feeling grows more intense Up to this
forenoon 1000 men had signed the roll call
This doubles the number that will be allotted
to this city. A Zuaye Regiment is nearly full
A movement is on foot to uniform and equip
them by private subscription. Many wealthy
citizens headed the list with $1,000.
Springfield, ILL.,, April l8th-Tenders of COM
panies pouring into Adjutant Generals office
None put down rs secured who are not report
ed as full. Forty nine companies have already
been accepted Tenders have been made for as
many more. All railroad lines in the State
volunteered to carry accepted companies to the
place of rendezvous free of charge.
Chicago, April l8th.-Meeting called tonight
for the purpose of sustaining the Government.
1t is the largest and most enthusiastic ever held
in this city. Speeches were made by promi-
nent gentlemen of all parties. Stirring resolu-
tions were adopted, and $4,000 subscribed for
support of volunteers until saken charge of by
the State.
Pittsburg, April l8th.-Intense war feeling
prevails here. Business almost suspended
Immense crowds fill prominent streets. Union
flags floating everywhere. Volunteer compan-
les all filled and departing eastward Liberal
subscriptions are being made for comfort of vol
unteers, and support of their families. Recruit
ing still going on, although more than enough for
requirements OF State by Government requsi-
ton. Committee of Public Safety held meet
ing to-day, and organized. A large quantity of
powder which had been sent down the river was
Intercepted at Steubenville, it being feared it
would fall into the hands of the secessionsts
Papers suspended from lamp posts last night by
unknown persons, labelled "Death to Traitors!"
Some assaults have been made on persons who
have expressed sympathy with secessiOnists.
Washington, April 1Sth.-It is stated in fam
lily circles as coming direct from authority, that
the Government has advices that Harper's Fer
ry is in the hands of the authorities of Virginia
War Department officially announced the estab-
lishment of a military Depot, to be called the
Department of Washington, Major Beale pay
master OF army, resigned his Commission to-day.
Philadelphia, April 1Sth.-Ths Bulletin of
this city has special dispatch, stating the
Southern troops are marching on Washington.
Baltimore, April lSth.-A party of Secess-
ionists on Federal Hill raised secession flag at
noon and commenced firing a salute. In a few
moments the working men from all the founder
les in the vicinity hearing the reports of the
gun, rushed on them tore'down their flag, spiked
the gun and threw it in the river. The seces-
sionists fled in CONSERVATION, and the flag was
torn into tatters The enthusiasm was unver-
sal for the Union Not less than 5000 persons
were present.
Harrisburg, April l6th.-Trains are leaving
with troops as fast they are prepared. Lewis
W. Hall, of Blair county was elected speaker of
the House this forenoon The Governors war
proclamation will be issued tomorrow 5000
Volunteers left by the Northern Central Rail
road for Washington this forenoon. 700 men
arrived to-day and were sent forthwith. The