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


Secretary Cameron is i'll.
The President has accepted four Illinois reg
inents who came TO him rather than await State
action. They include Elsworths original
Zouaves and Heckers German regiment.
1t is said MAJ. Smaller has been rendered the
Oolonelcy of the Fire zouayes in place of the
lamented Ellsworth. 1t is unknown whether he
will accept.
In day OF two an advance column of the
Grand Army will be pushed forward TO Man
nassas Junction.
The 7lst New York regiment have returned
to the Washington Navy Yard. A false alarm
took them down the river
Government is satisfied that its naval prepar-
ations are in such state of fOrwardness as to
effectually blockade every Southern port by
June 18th.
Other election returns in Virginia shows vote
in precinct near Mount Vernon was 76 for
Union and 10 for secession.
Wetzel county gives 6l3 majority for Union
Bartlett's Naval Brigade left for fortress Mon
roe o-day, numbering $50 men, with several
James riled cannon. They are all seamen.
Baltimore May 29.-Col. Dare's regiment
passed through here to-day taking the North
ern Railroad
Philadelphia, May ga Western movement
of the Philadelphia troops is afoot. Several
regiments under Gen. Patterson leave at once !
on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Rumored des-
tination Harpers Ferry.
NEW 1 OrK, May SJ.-l ne ouculhCi DlSilNli
from Havana 25th, has arrived Money strin-
gent at Havana; 9a14 per cent. Business con-
| fidence not restored, Exchange on London IA
5 per cent. premium; on New York and Boston,
Pad per cent discount New Orleans sugar
more actize-524a614 Reals stock 25O,0OO box,
es. Molasses quiet. Freights have advanced
for foreign flags.
! Xenia, o., May 29.-Richard A. Harrison,
union candidate (union between the knownoth-
ings and Democrats-ED. JoUR.) for Congress
! from the 7th district, was elected by small
majority. Very light vote cast
Washington May 29.-Carl Sthurz has
been deprived of tho qualification of pro-
ceediug with his brigade to Fortress Mon
roc. His leave of absence as Minister to
Spain was to-day revoked, and he will at
once enter upon the discharge of his duties,
at Madrid.
The Secretary of the Treasury telegraph
ed to the Collector at Cincinnati an order
to facilitate the supplies of goods to the
oyals of Western Virginia, entering at the
port of Wheeling, that section being exempt
from the restriction Of blockade.
The general character of the correspond
ence just received here shows a better un-
derstanding in European capitals of the
true condition of affairs in this country.
The first diplomatic dinner Of the Presi-
dent will take place Tuesday next.
The President has determined TO appoint
Hon. VIM. Schenck a Brigadier General.
Colonel Anderson has been assigned to
the command of Western military depart
ment.
Gen. Mcdonnell commanding the new
Virginia Military geographical department,
has no particular place for his head quarters,
they will be movable according to circum-
stances.
Gov. Yates and Hon. John A. McC Clern-
ard leave tomorrow for their homes in Ill.
They have accomplished the object of their
visit, which was the arrangement of certain
military commercial and subsistence ques-
tions. Another result of their mission is
the acceptance of six regiments of three
months volunteers for three years, together
with eleven additional regiments for the
same serviced; received.
Information has reachedW Washington that
the secession forces have thrown up earth
works perhaps 200 feet square at Maunas-
sas Gap junction, and commanding the
track for perhaps mile; they are under
1 vi OCus DODuutl VI A' OuIOilua'
Col Magruder was there in command of a
battery. 1t is believed that Col. Kershaw s
South Carolina regiment has been moved
, up the road to Centreville, Fairfax county,
to strengthen the position there in view Of
the probability that the federal troops would
strike blow at that point to cut off COM
munication with Harpcr's Ferry.
New York, May 29.-The transport steamer
} Empire city, arrived from fortress Monroe. Re-
ports that the Harriet Lane had captured the
steamer Catharine Newburn and Iris of Balti-
more, both laden with naval stores.
. The frigate Niagara arrived at Havana on
' the 18th and sailed the 23d on cruise
, The gun boat Huntsville arrived at Havana
y on the 22d.
: Cairo, Ill, May ga full regiment of St
4 Louis volunteers, under command of Colonel
e Schultner, arrived here this afternoon and pro.
ceeded at once to Birds Point, which they will
permanently hold. The regiment is supplied
>, with Minnie rifles, Camp equipages, and pro-
s visions for thirty days. Two batteries will be
= sent from here tomorrow.
A gentleman reports that of all the troop
l. under command of Gen. Pillow, only $500 arr
c well armed, these principally at Union city anC
!. Randolph. Arms however, are daily arriving
for others.
: Three twenty -four FOUNDERS one eight incl
u howitzer, one eight inch mortar, and three thir
n ty-two Founders are now here mounting. Viii
= be finished tomorrow.
i, News that troops have been sent into Virgin
u ia from Ohio, strengthens the belief of an early
o movement from here.
o Frankfort, Kentucky, May 29.--ID Con
G vent!on to-day, Messrs. Gamble, Hall, Guth
l. rie, Wycliffe, Bell, Dixon ard Dunlap wer'
n chosen committee to prepare a genera
l. address. Messrs. Guthrie, Bell, Dixon apt
Williams and Richardson are appointed a
It committee to prepare an address to the peo
i pie of Kentucky. On resolution, the mem
It bers of the Convention were sworn to b.
= faithful to the Constitution Of the Unite'
y States while holding membership.
n Louisville, May 29.-The tobacco fair a
Sproatt's Warehouse was a decided success
If 253 hogshead were opened for competitior
d which sold at prices exceeding the averag
l. last year.
n Boston, May 29th.--A correspondent c
o the Transcript states that the commando
d Of the Minnesota and Niagara arc in posse:
N sion of the names and description of th
N vessels shortly expected at New Orlean
s. with valuable arms and munitions of wa
purchased by the rebels in Europe. A clos
b watch is arranged for their capture. Th
rs ship Abellino recently arrived at New Oh
20 leans from Boston has been seized by th
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