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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
ConfIscation-A Significant statement

,
ConfiscatiOn-A significant Statement.
The N. Y. Journal Commerce, paper
which will not be accused of radiealism Of
any kind unless it is Of conservatism, says
The slave property Of rebels is uuques-
tionably the subject Of confscation as much
as their horses or their cotton. No one de-
sires confseated slaves to be returned 10
slavery. The Government should make
provision for that; and if in the end it shall
be that every slave in the rebellious States
has acquired freedom in this manner, no rea-
sonabIe man north or south, can object to
the effects of the administration of constitu-
tioual law. This is the course Of law and
order. Itisthe course provided in the con.
stitutiou; and, pursuing it, the Government
will carry the terrors Of the law with them
into the heart of the rebellion.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
The Derenaer OF Port RoyaI Arrested.

The Defender OF POrt Royal Arrested.
A letter addressed to a Georgia officer
from his sister in South Carolina was cap
turcd in Virginia few days ago, The fair
writer is very much enraged at the capture
Of Port Royal and Beaufort, and says many
of the wealthy families Of the latter place
are now ruined. and are hiring houses in
Charleston at $l2 per month. She says
Gen, Drayton, who commanded the South
Carolina forces at Port Royal, bas been ar
rested as traitor because be ordered re-
treat before there was any necessity, as they
bad time 70 save everything; instead of
which they Fesreated with such precipita-
ton as 70 leave sheir arms behind. The Of
6cers even Jeff their swords.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
From mIssourI.

Glasgow, Dec S.-The notorious manau,
der Capt. Sweeney and his band of robbers
who have for some time past kept this sec
tion of the country in terror, were captured
yesterday at Rogers Mill, near here, by a
detachment Of cavalry under Capt. Merrill
Sweeney's pickets were surprised and his
whole band, thrty-fve in number, taken
without friDg guu. -
Otterville, Mo-, Dec. 1.-THE Union
men from Lafayette county report that 700
rebel recruits left Lexington yesterday morn
ing to join Prices army.
A band of musicians, l6 ia number, from
the rebel army were captured near Dunk
berg on Monday. <h eHt aiiiI.
A son and sonin-law of Col. Magofin
have also been taken. They were the lead
ers of the foray on cur teams near George
town on Saturday. l-NlLS
The scouting party which left here about
ten days ago is said to have surprised a
rebel camp in Saline county, capturing a
large number Of wagons and taking about
fifty prisoners.
1t is rumored here that Price is advanc-
ing northward.
A AWashngton letter TO the Philadelphia Press,
says that the sixty and more negroes confined
in Jail on suspicion of being slaves were released
on the 9th inst, and all are in great demand as
n = aFaA Iat
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

A barbarous attempt at murder took place at
La Guerche France. A young wife attempted
to kill her husband by pouring melted lead into
his ear while he slept, and during the paroxysm
of pain which cnsued he struck her three times
with an axe, inActing serious wounds, but not
killing he~
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

A General Order has been recently issued
from headquarters at Louisville, concluding
thus: No women, whether wives Of officers or
soldiers, viii be permitted 10 remain in camp
or accompany troops in the field. This order
viii be carried intq im,nediats effect, By COM
mand Of 9.tf GENKRAL BOELL."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

The statement of Thad. Stevens that
Gen. Mcclellan threatened TO resign il
Cameron's original report was sent in, is
confirmed by several members.
SPY ARRESTED.
A bugler boy, Osten Sibley, descrter,
but probably a spy, is in confinement.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
rho GRIND national Army.

From the report Of the Secretary Of War,
wo take the following statement of the
tho strength of the Army, both volunteer
and regular:
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

Frankfort, Dec. 1O.-Garreit Davis was
elected u S. Senator for the remainder of
Breckinridge's term, by 81 to l2
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

RRUSHES.-Paiut, Varnish, Whitewa sh
- Plasterers and Artists Brushes for sale by
Fremont. Nov. TO- 1861. DIE. DILLON SON.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

DERFUMERIES, Soaps and Hair Oils.
great variety of Toilet articles, including Lubins
and Genns Extracts the incest manufactured in Europe
the United States For sale at the Drug Store Of
Fremont, Nov. Is, 1861 Or. f. DILLON & SON.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

7 AMPS.--The latest style Just received.
IL Our Coil Oil Lamp has the IMPROVED burner and
is greatly superior to the old style.
Fluid Lamps changed to Coal Oil Lamps at the Drug
Store Of L. DILLON SON.
Fremont, Nov. Is, 1861.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

wArsoS's NEuRALcIA KISG never fails to cure
Rheumatism |, .ft
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

In the franklin Court of Common Pleas De-
cenIber 5th, in the cases Of Vim. II. Gibson, in
dicted for the embezzlement Of public moneys,
his Tecognizanees were forfeited on account Of
his failure to appear he being withthe regiment
OF which he is Colonel; but both the forfeitures
both cases wers continued. - p' at g1
r.4 r-.fr rrfarrt rrr = ~ f-ar levrf -n
Washington correspondent Of the New
York Post writes: 1t is said, upon good author
ity, that Gen. Mcclellan agrees with Mr.. Welles
and Mr. Cameron, that all slaves coming within
our lines should be set at work on pay A conf
promise of the difficulty viii perhaps be made
on the basis Of Mr.. Cameron's modified report.
Mr. Cameron showed himself in the House and
Senate yesterday, and was very warmly greeted
on all sides. He seems to have grown 10 pop
ulArity of late.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

A letter from an officer on board the F d.
eral steamer Pawnee. off Old Point, to the
Philadelphia Press, states that the ironcad
Confederate steamer Merrimac has shown
herself several times recently. She steams
generally lays in the vicinity of Craney Is.
land.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Advices from Havana show that communi-
cation by steam and sailing vessels is rcgu-
lar between that port and the ports of south
ern States, and more frequent than with the
nssrshern sertssvIt nsw appears that the
Confederate ministers, Messrs. Slidell and
Mason, did go from Charleston to Cuba in a
9 'nfederate steamer, but not the Nashville,
as was reported.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Major Eaton's purchases of sutsis sence at
New York the first quarter Of the present
year amounted to 100000 His purchases
for the second quarter amounted to $3.50, 900.
For the third, ending October |, the amount
has been largely increased.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The Federal prisoners of State heretofo
confined in Fort Lafayette were On Wednes-
day removed to Fort Warren, in Boston har-
Dor. Among the number are thin .y-sx cit-
zens OF Maryland, principally from Bal i
more. The object of their removal is not
stated
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

By order of Brigadier General Sickles, a
family, consisting of husband, wife aud
daughters, were arrested near Port Tobacco,
and brought to Washington. They are con-
fined in the Jail on Seventeenth street, chare-
ed with harboring Confederates, and giving
information detrimental to the interests Of the
Federal army.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Since the battle Of Balls Bluff, great
many of the friends of the wounded soldiers
have visited the hospitals at Poolesville. The
Washington correspondent of the Phladel-
phia Inquirer says: "Several hundred peo-
pie, from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania,
have come ON to see their wounded relatives
and friends at Poolesville. They are now
driving out daily"
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The war has changed the spirit of our
dream of fashion, and we are now avowcd
economists. Already the good work of re.
generation has spread far and wide over the
land. There is little or no market for French
silks and expensive jewelry now. The i'm
portations have therefore all but ceased, and
every article of foreign luxury is equally
unsaleable.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

General Shields was at Mazatian on the
18th of October. lie declines the appoin>-
ment of Brigadier General. lie is encoura-
ging some p an for Irish enigrants to settle
IN the Western States of Mexico.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The King of Prussia was crowned with
great pomp and splendcr at Konigsburg on
the 18th ult. At the conclusion of the
ceremony his Majesty delivered a very i'm
pressive and animated address
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

SOUTHERN NEws.-The following extracts
from late Richmond papers, are given in
Boston papers:
Shoemakers are advertised for in the Rich
mond papers. One firm want "A substitute in
the army until April, 1862, to whom Glib
eral salary will be paid"
Thomas F. Goode, we'll known politician,
and,now a private in the I'd regiment Virgil
MIA Cavalry, wants to represent the Fifth
District in that State in the next Congress.
The election for President and Vice Pres
ident takes place in the new Confederacy
next week.
The Southern people are quite indignant
at the fact of the Comte de Paris having vol
unteered 10 the United States army A cor
respondent of the Charleston Courier hopes
that one of their sharpshooters will pick off
the young sprig OF royalty.
They are making preparations to run am
balances on the railroad trains between Ma
nassas and Richmond.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The Navy Department has just ordered
500 more ri6ed cannon, and immense guam
titles of shot and shell are in the course of
preparation.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01
NARgIED.

At wildwood. Clarke county, Va. by the Right
Rev. Bishop Johns, JOHN JOHNS, ESQ., to Ma.
RY, eldest daughter of Rev. John p. Mcclure of
Fairfax county, Va.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01
DIET.

In Washington, on Wednesday, Mrs. LYDIA
MIDDLETON, aged 81 years, formerly of Alex
andria.
In Georgetown, on the goth alt, ANDREW
JOHNSON, infant son Of Geo. L. and Jane M.
Sherwood.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

One Of the crew of the privateer JEFF Da-
Wis, tried in Philadelphia has been acquit-
ted the government asking for favorable
verdict. 1t appears that he is thought to
have impeded the sailing of the vessel all he
could ,4sM l4
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun says, that letters from Repuh-
licans in the West, affirm that Adjutant
General Thomas has actually understated
matters in reference to Gen. Fremont
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Col. Henry l.. Scott, one of the inspectors
general, and son-in-aw of Lieut.. Gen. Scott,
has been retired by the army board, owing to
his physical disability.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

II is wrong to rrejudge accused persons
but certainly the bill of indictment" against
Gen. Fremont, preferred in Adjutant Gene
raj Thomass report, is one which looks as #
it would be hard to get over or around.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Col. VIM. B. Mann, of Pennsy lvania, he,
resigned his commission in the Federal armv
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The families of Clay and Crittenden, N
Kentucky, are all divided by the present
civil war-some of each belonging to the OPP
posinp Sides
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The Baltimore American (Union) pro-
nounces a recent article in the National In.
tellgencer (Union) in regard to Maryland,
"highly injudicious."
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Large amounts of army stores, forage,
&C., and considerable numbers Of troops, are
coming on from Baltimore to Washington,
via the Railroad
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The retirement of Lieutenant General Scott
raises Major General Mcclellan to the posi-
ton of Communicating chief Of the armies of
the United States, unless the President should
/, ee tit, which is scarcely probable, to appoint
some one else to that position. After the
death Of Major General Macomb, Gen. Scott
Was named his successor, over the head of
General Gaines, his senior officer, to the
great displeasure of the latter.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Rev DR.. Butter, of Washington, goes to
Cincinnati to church in the latter city.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The citizens of Buffalo, claiming General
Hentzelman as a townsman, have petitioned
the President to appoint him Major-General.
The list OF signers, begins with Willard Fill
more.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The Pilot Knob missouri correspondent
of the St. Louis Democrat, speaking of the
late battle ut Fredericktown in that State
says, that "a greater portion of the dead
and wounded were boys from fifteen to eigsi-
teen years old, mere striplings, with the
down on their faces. a.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The Baltimore American of to-day says:s-
"Scouts have brought in word that General
Johnston occnpies Martinsburg with Eve
regiments, and that stirring times are expec-
ted by the Federal pickets of the Twelfth
Indiana Regiment stationed in that vicinity"
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

A despatch from San Francisco reports q
terrible gale having occurred at Mazatlan,
blowing down houses and wrecking ships at
A fearful rate.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01
ALEXANDRIA VA.

AN INTERESTING QUE TON ARGUED The
Military Court, Judge Freese, held special
session yesterday afternoon, to hear argu.
ments in relation to the municipal affairs of
this city.
A considerable audience. consisting main
ly of members of the Union Association of
this city, was present.
Messrs. S. Ferguson Beach, G. S Hal
lowell, Jonathan Roberts, and j. A. Stouten-
berg, appeared on behalf of the Union Asso.
citation.
Mr.. Beach opening, called the attention of
the Court to the fact that the officers of the
Corporation Of Alexandria had neglected to
take the oath required by the Convention as
sembled at Wheeling in July last, and asked
that the provisions of the law be carried cut
Mr. James A. English, appearing, he said,
at the request of some gentlemen interested
in the city, objected to the jurisdiction of the
Court affirmed that there was no power in
the Wheeling authorities to remove officers
OF the Corporation, excepr ia tbs manner
prescribed by the charter; declared that the
city officials had received no notice from tue
Wheeling authorities Of any oath required
to be taken, and that it was unjust to Dust a
man for doing that which he had never been
asked to do. If fair election should be
held, he apprehen ded that, beyond doubt,
those who held the officers could beat those
who wanted them.
MIR. Beach, disclaiming any desire to GUST
any Of the present city Offices, said the un
dertaking was solely to see that The laws OF
the Commonwealth should be carried OUT
Laws passed were supposed to be koown by
all who were interested in knowing them,
aud it would never be valid plea for
party in defence to say he was ignorant of
the law. As to the powers of the Conven-
ton, ne one could doubt that if the Rich.
mond Convention had PISSED a similar ordl-
nance, no one who adhere to that body
would deny its validity.
The Court said that The stasas sEf ,,s5---
pile Of Virginia was determined by the act
of the Richmond Convention passing Sc
cession ordinance. BY that act all persons
in the State became rebeis-Hence in reor-
gauizing new government, it was proper
that those who did not wish to be included
10 the rebellion should take or reJake the
oath Of allegiance. Therefore the act of the
Wheeling Convention was eminently proper
land all officials Of every character should
be compelled to take the oath Of allegiance,
or surrender their positions. In law no no.
tice Of q requisition to take the oath was ne /
cessary, but this Court was one of equity. |
and would not undertake to GUST officers. Who.
had not had notice. Of the oath required Of
them. The Court, therefore, directed G. S.
Hallowell to notify all the city officials to
take and subscribe the oath prescribed by :
the Wheeling Convention, On or before Mon .
day morning next, to take which the Court
adjourned further proceedings in the case.
The Court then adjourned.
VOLUNTEER RELIEF AssoCIArIoN.-The
Volunteer Relief Association OF this city,
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Capt. Jervis, Member Of Parliamelt,
has, made 9 speech assf Conservative mest
ing II favor Of tho right Of Secession. I'D
urging the people Of England to give to
strong an expression of their sentiments rs
would induce the Government to acc accord
ingly. t.5. ..7.4 H f9
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The Camanches and Utahs have been loch-
ing horns near Maxwell's Rancho, originate
ing from theft committed by the Utahs, IN
which they obtained 100 head Of Camanche
horses. The Camanches followed to Obtain
the,f property. aid in the Struggle sou.ssf
their mum Der were killed.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

Hogs are now selling in Cincinnati at S.
nett. A heavy packing business is expected
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The destination OF the Naval Expedition,
il is said, is known at Old Point, and can be
revealed to day or tomorrow.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

La the Wheeling district of Virginia, J.
B. Blair has been elected to the Federal Con-
gress, vice Garlic resigned
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The steamer Arago, from Southampton on
the 10th ultimo, has arrived at New York,
bringing a complate supply Of army equip
ments and clothing for twelve thousand men.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01


VOLUNTEER RELIEF Association. The
Volunteer Relief Association OF this city,
held its regular meeting at the Auditors
Office, Market Square, yesterday afternoon.
the President, Mayor Price in the Chair, and
H. Peel Secretary.
The various committees of the Association
made reports that the preliminary arrange
ments had been completed, and the Assoca-
ton would commence active operations on
the lst day Of November.
On motion, it was agreed thata committee
Of four be appointed to invite the co-opera-
ton Of the ladies in this work OF charity.
The following gentlemen were named as
the Committee:-
First Ward, ia es Entwisle, Jr.
Second Ward, Johu L. Smith.
Third Ward, Robert Ashby.
Fourth Ward, George Baldwin.
The Association then adjourned.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The Spanish feet for the invasion of Mex
100 leaves Havana as soon as the squadron
arrives from Spain-in ALL IL steam vessels
Of war and 300 guns. Unless the demands
Of Spain are met in the right spirit, with
good promises to fill their obligations and
comply with the Miramon treaty, the feet
will take the best security it can obtain, and
by force if necessary, calculating to be sus-
tanned by France and England.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

AT about ten o'clock on Wednesday morn
ing boat, with what was supposed to be =
flag of truce, was seen coming across the Po-
tomac from the mouth of Quantico creek
Captain Adams, of the First Ma sachusetts
Ferry to receive it. When within about
thousand yards from the Maryland side, the
men in the boat threw overheard barrel,
which they anchored like buoy. Taking in
the flag, they pulled back to the Virginia
side as fast as possible. After reaching land
the same flag was Haunted oy one Of the crew
over the battery at Shipping Point. In the
afternoon heavy firing was heard down the
Potomac from Budd's Ferry.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

has seized the property of Charles w. Ru
sell, Esq, in that city, as subject to confsca-
ton, the owner being in the Confederate ar
my. Mr.. Russell is now an aid to Gen. Lee,
was lswyer of considerable prominence,
and, at the time of his departure from Wheel
ing, was counsel for the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad in case of much imp france.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

We still have delightful fall weather.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The captain of the schooner Susqnehan-
nah, Ia co!ored many which sailed from Al
exandria, on the 18th for Philadelphia, has
arrived at the latter port, and furnishes an
account of his running the Potomac blockade.
Hs -rearasents- -that--ha.-mes fred s-ss sE 10
Quantico, the balls from the batteries there
going entirely across the river, but eaca,ed
without having his vessel struck. He could
SEQ no guns nor Notifications, but the balls
were unmistakable.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

The MANSION HOUSE We learn that the
Mansion House Hotel, of this city, will
shortly be occupied by the forces Of the Uni
ted States as Military Hospital. The Ho-
tel is the most commodious, and one of the
most splendid, buildings in this city.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

MILITARY CoURT.-The Military. Court
held its usual session at the County Court
House in this city, this morning, Judge
Freese presiding.
Thomas Dewitt filed an affidavit prelimina.
ry to u suit in the said Court a gainst Wash.
ington & Co.
j. Sturges filed similar affidavit for suits
against j. E. Douglas and Washington & Co..
Preliminary proceedings were taken in
these cases, and the Court adjourned.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

SUPPLY SroRE.-The Supply Store Of the
Relief Association was opened to-day at the
spacious establishment. lately occupied by
James A. English. on Fairfax street, oppo-
site the Market Square. A good supply Of
Bacon. Salt Pork, Flour, Meal, &C., were on
hand, and some two hundred persons had
their needs supplied. We are happy to
chronicle the Inauguration of this most ex-
cellcnt charity. The Orphan Asylum and
the supply Store are the noblest institutions
of the city.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-01

A petition to the Secretary of War has
been sent by loyal citizens of the United
States, resident in Washington and George
town." asking him to take steps to prevent
the extortion now practsed in the sale of
wood and coaI-induced by, as they alese,
combination and monopoly such as existed
among he -four dealers in April last. They
denuunce the present prices of fuel as unne-
cessary and outrageous, and al engaged in
the attempt thus made to harrass, Cypress,
and ruin the citizens, and ask for protection.