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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
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A Big Haul.

A party of some 20 Jayhawkcrs crossed
over into Missouri on Friday night last, and
returned early on Saturday morning with
about 80 fine horses and mules, which they
had taken from secessionists cast Of Oregon.
The lot included several valuable stations.
Among the traitors who were "cleaned out y
were Hiram Upton, Bob Foster, Squire Grif-
fifth, Judge Ish, II. N. Belt and one Taylor.
They made the richest haul from Belt-hav-
ing taken from him about one.third of the
animals, and the most valuable ones, incIud-
ing an $500 stallion. They even took the
coat off his back. Two side saddles fgur-
ed among the booty. In the afternoon a
portion Of the Home Guard company sta
toned ut Iowa Point went in chase of the
Jayhawkers, butdidn't catch them. Guess
they didn't try very hard. All the victims
Of this raid were active secessionists and are
not entitled to much pity. But had the op-
Grafton been performed in peaceablc times,
it would have been called horse stealing or
an extensive scale.- White Cloud Ohief.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

New York, Dec ll.-A private letter from on
board the steamer Richmond, which took part
in the fight at Fort Pickens, dated Nov. 23d
states that the vessel commenced bombarding
Fort Nc Rae at 10 o'clock on the 22d. The wri-
ter states that he had been complimenting the
Captain of one of the guns on the accuracy OF
his aim when shell bounced through our bull
warks taking his head off and wounding six
more men. This shell on exploding raised the
ship out of the water, and made her stagger like
q drunken man. Another shell burst six feet
below water line, causing bad leak, but the
steam pumps kept the vessel free.
The firing continued all day by the enemy
when the next morning we moved out of his
range. The frigate Niagara still kept at them
but being outside the bar she cannoC be much
damaged.
Fort Pickens had up to date, lost but one
man killed and wounded.
Fort Nc Rea is much damaged but we cannot
destroy it with our smooth bore guns, as they
are no match for the enemys rihed cannon.
The b0mbardment was to be renewed the next
day, the 23d, with the determination to whip OF
be whipped.
Since leaving the passes of the Mississippi
several rebel vessels have managed TO escape.
A Spanish vessel had come down with num-
Der of fugitive Spaniards to escape imprison-
nent They report the rebels had three iron.
clad steam battering rams ready to repel any at.
tack, each carrying from eighteen to twenty o.
the heaviest guns, and additional steam reams
of fire RATS were being constructed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
Most Shocking Affair.

The Louisville Journal of the Sd, has
the following account of tho burning of ten
or twelve Kentucky Unionists by the rcb-
els:
We learn from the Nashville Louisville
Courier of the Goth ult., that, on the 25th,
squad or twelve men were sent TO Frank
lin KY, to arrest some Union men who
were said to be committing depredations in
that neighborhood. They had collected to
the number of IL or 5 at the house of one
of their number, one Bell, and defying the
party, fred upon them, killing one man
said to be Lee, of Louisville, and wounding
one or two more. Thereb then charged
the house and set fire to it, burning it and
all of the men in it, it is believed, except
two, who escaped. The Courier says de
tachment of 25 cavalry, under Capt. John
Morgan arrived at Franklin on the 25th, tc
arrest the parties implicated, but no one i.
so simple as to believe that any arrests will
| be made. M
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
CrueIly towara. ,ho Nearoes.

The Port Royal correspondent Of tho N.
Y. Times writes:
"I have conversed with many of the ne
groes 10 camp and out Of it.. Their accounts
are substantially alike, differing in detail.
Officers Of rank, with the full means of iu-
formation, and after careful inquiry assure
me that the accounts first given, which have
come back here, fall far short of the truth
II is not the exceptional cruelty of some
more than usually brutal master to which
this is to be charged The horrible fact
stands outwith apaling clearness and GER
tainly that the murder Of the slaves who
cannot be compelled to follow their mas
ters is deliberate policy and relentless
purpose. On the roads which lead to the
Islands, for thirty TO fifty miles in all di-
rections, guards are stationed to intercept
the negroes and prevent their escape. II
caught, they are sent inland, and therc
fogged, tortured, and imprisoned in irons,
If they cannot be caught, they are shot
without hesitation or mercy. At Beaufort
a regular watch is maintained When the
gunboats 60 up the river as they do every
day or two, the whites keep out ofthe way.
If the coast is clear they return in the day
time as well as night. The negroes re-
naming in the place are captured, if pos
sibe and taken to the mainland. If pur-
suit is unavailiug, they, like the others at
tempting escape are shot. | saw at Beau
fort yesterday negro who told me he had,
the day before, been ordered to follow his
oversecr, and when be refused, four barrels
q 4 4
not shot took effect, and he escaped. l
questioned and cross-examihed this man
with the greatest care, and l have no doubt
whatever of the truth of his statement. 1t
is single instance, and l give it, because
10 this case at least l was able to satisfy
myself of its correctness, and l may add, it
was confirmed by two others of his com
panions. His name is William, his mas
ters name, as near as could mako it out,
Chisln, and the overseer's Guest
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
Foreign ConsuIs to bo Expelled.

A correspondent of the New Orleans
Crescent presents the following to the con
sideration of the authorities:
1t is high time this city was purged oi
all persons who express Northern sympa-
thies, we think so too or who manifest JOY
at any trihing success of our enemies. II
the forcible arrest Of Messrs Mason and Sill
dell be not resented forthwith by Great
Britain, the British consulate should be
required to be closed in this city iustanter.
The British Government has not sent con-
sui to the Confederate States, and it is de-
rogatory on the part of the Confederate
Government to permit the residence among
us of British official accredited to the Lin
coin Government.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
A Battle in East Tennessee--COmpIete
ROuIe of the Rebels.

From Memphis papers-good rebel au-
thority-we have an account of battle at
Morristown, East Tennessee, between Par
son Brownlow, with his three thousand
Union troops, and body of rebels, in which
the latter were many of them killed, and
the rest completely routed. 1t must be
remembered that our account comes thro'
rebel sources, which certainly would not
give the victory to the Federals if they
could help it, and yet it is spoken of as the
''frst Federal victory of the war" We
may safely, conclude, that the Parsou has
done his country good service with the
sword as well as the pen.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
The War News.
ParsOn Brownlow's victory.


Tho news from Eastern Tennessee Is as
good as il is unexpected. 1t was known
that the loyal Tennesseeaus wore in arms
were burning bridges, and otherwise Grip
pling the rebels; but that they were 10 force
sufficient to win battle, or attempt any
offensive military movement, was not deem.
cd possible. But Of the truth Of this news
there can be very little doubt, as it reaches
us from rebel sources and is in keeping with
the bold and determined character which
Paron Brownlow has infused into the Un-
ion movement in that section.
Morristown, where the battle was fought,
is in Jefferson county, and is station on
the line of the Tennessee and Virginia
Railroad, about forty miles cast of Knox
vile. II is evident that this victory is the
most important engagement of the war,
viewed simply as regards its probable con-
sequences. 1t insures the destruction Of
the main line of communication between
the Southwest and Virginia il opens fire
in the rear cf the rebel army in Kentucky,
and affords a rallying point for the loyal
people who live in this Switzerland Of
America.
There is no longer any reason for keep
ing secret fact no doubt by this time well
known TO the rebels-tbat Gen. Buell. is
rapidly approaching Bowling Green, aud
that at any moment we may hear of des.
perate struggle at that place. Should the
movements on foot prove successful, before
a week has elapsed not rebel soldier will
tread the soil of Kentucky except as pris-
oner of war. With Kentucky freed Eas-
tern Tennessee in our possession, and Mem
phis menaced, new chapter will have been
opened in the war for the suppression of this
unnatural rebellion.
As for Parson Brownlow, there need be
no anxiety as to his fate. The country is
fitted for partisan warfare, and if attacked
by too large party he can retire to the
mountains. He may yet prove to be the
Marion of this War-N Y. World.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
Sharp Fight in Virginia.

The Wheeling Lntelligencer states that q
desperate fight took place recently in Wirt
county, between Capt Simpsons company
llth Virginia regiment, and much larger
number of Moccasin Rangers. Capt. Simp
sons men were in house getting sonnet
ting TO eat, and the house was surrounded
by the Moccasins, who demanded a surren
der. Capt. Simpson declined and a fgh
ensued. Some eight or ten of the Mecca
sins were killed, and they were driven bach
into the woods. Among the number kill
ed of the Moccasns is the notorious Pat
Connoly, who has boasted Of having in his
possession thirty-one scalps of Union men
The fight lasted about one hour
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
From washington.

WAsHrNsToN, Dec. GA delegation Of
Indian tribes arrived here to examine and
report to their people the true condition of
aiiairs. They express surprise at finding
things 30 entirely different firm what they
were represented by rebel leaders
WAsH1NoToN, Dec. 1O.-Special to Post /:
Mr.. Etheridge Clerk of tho House Of Rep
resentatives, received letters from Tenncs-
see last night stating that tho rebel leaders
had began the impressment Of Union men
into the rebel army, and that hundreds of
loyal citizens were fleeing into Kentuckv.
The House investigating committee will
not be able to report until Thursday. Their
report is likely to produce a sensation.
The case of Senator Bright has been
postponed for few days.
There arc seventy fugitive slaves at the
Washington Navy Yard. They have all
been comfortably provided for by Secretary
Welles, and most of them are working for
a compensation of ten dollars per month.
1t is believed that the enemy's force in
front of our lines number at least 100000
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-A. A. johnson,
brother of Ex-Governor johnson of Pennsyl-
vania, had his pocket picked this forenoon
at the Railroad station Of two Government
drafts, one for 5000 and the other 1900,
and check on the bank in Pittsburg for
So, 800 and 800 in cash. f er Z
The Government has decided positively
on the policy of filling up the number Of
regiments in the field to 1,046 men.
Our Government has replied to the in
yitation of England, France aud Spain to
take part in the expedition against Mexico,
and declines to have anything to do with it.
A letter from a citizen in the Western
part of North Carolina to a friend in Wash
ington has passed the rebel lines and was
tonight placed in the hands Of General
Mcclellan. 1t brings the clearest confrma
tion yet received that there is n large and
determined organization of Unionists in
that State. They are putting themselves
in communication with the Unionists Of
East Tenn. and await only the dawn Of
hope for a general uprising. They expect
Brownlow to be reinforced by the Govern
ment and will accept that movement as the
signal for their own action.
1t is currently stated that the military
Committee of the House favor the treat.
ment of privateers captured by our vessels
as prisoners Of war.
A despatch was received at headquarters
late last evening, that two regiments Of in-
fautry and one of cavalry of rebels bad
made their appearance in front of General
Benkefs Division. 1t was reported also
that q pretty large rebel force had taken
possession of Springfield, place which had
been abandoned by them some time ago
The rebels have been advancing quietly in
the direction of our lines for some days in
several directions, evidently with view OF
ascertaining our position.
A PERTINENT QUESTION FROM JIM LANE.
Mr.. Diven of New York is believed td
represent Seward He admitted at the
caucus last night that the war would be
the end of Slavery. 49," rejoined Jim
Lane, "says everybody l meet North oil
South. How much more blood and treas
ure must be expended before that end?--
Why not baye the end now?"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
COUGH MED1cINE.

sYBSp M Ss CURE 2 F[e%GD Of co2Ds
COUGHS &c. which the incipcnt stages Of Consump
tion. From and undsputed Cures made In this
vicinity by this medicine she safely recommend II to
all who thus troubled 1t contains minerals DEL
etcrious drugs and is perfectly safe for children adults.
When cheaP'and reliable article is offered one
should neglect TO obtain THIS REMEDY, before their
slight disease becomes incurable Consumption. Put
mp in 25 and SO cent bottles.
For sae by s. Buckland and c. r. McCuloch, Fremont,
and Wm. J. Miller, Clyde. 44mo3
r5y- request any one that has Cough Consump
tion to apply to me- and do not CURE them with this
same Medicine It will cost them NOTHING; and If cured
charges will be reasonable Now this is ction Try
and formation of my residence can be had at
Mr. Bucklands Drug Store. Mrs. ANN BOwLUS.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

REBEL BARBARTY. Another instance
of rebel barbarity has recently come to
light A young surgeon who was taken
prisoner, has been released upon parole, and
arrived here last week He was at Bull
Run, and was captured while attending to a
wounded Southerner. He says the men
who took him bound him to a tree, and
then deliberately shot him in the leg, to
prevent his escape, The wound was very
painful, and was left a long time unattend
ed. At last he contrived to tear his own
shirt to pieces, and dressed it himself He
was then taken to Richmond with the rest
and confined in one of those horrible pris-
ons, from which he was at last only releas-
ed by swearing not again to assist the Fed
eral forces Wash. Cor. Eve. Post.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
From Port ROYAL.

New York, Dec. l1.--The steam trans.
port, City Of New York, from Port Royal
Dec. 6, has arrived
Gen. Stevens with 1000 men, had occu-
pied Beaufort. The gun boat Pawnee, sew
eral transports, and number of troops left
Hilton Head on the 4th for Tybee.
Gen. Sherman has been appointed super
intendent for tho picking and securing Of
cotton at Hilton Head and adjacent islands
Health of the troops is good. No fight
ing had occurred. Gen. Vielo's expedition
would probably sail about the 18th.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

"New Orleans November 24.-28,0O0 troops
were reviewed here to-day by Gov. Moore, Gen
erals Lowell and Ruggles. The line was seven
miles long. There regiment of 400
free eolorod men The military display was
grand One company displayed black flag.
"Gen. Lowell" is the Deputy Street Commits
Seen. Ruggles' is a New Hampshire man with
a Virginia wife. If these Northern traitors can
fight side by side with negroes in behalf of the
rebellion, well as their less particular South
ern Confederates, we insist that our brave SOL
ders can and will do il, whenever necessary in
behalf Of loyalty and the Union. But, thus
far, we have perceived no necessity for, and no
good policy in, putting single negro into uni
form on the side Of the nation. IPAen acc run
short of tcsites as the rebels hare already done IL
viz 6o soon elaoaqh 70 enlisk b!aeks.-N Y Irib.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
Only Two states Len.

The National flag now floats over the
soil of every seeded State except Alabama
and Arkansas. In Virginia it floats over
one-third Of the State; in North Carolina,
at Hatteras Inlet; in South Carolina, at
Port Royal and half-dozen neghboring
Islands; in Georgia, on Tybee Island; in
Florida, at Key West, Santa Rosa Island
and other poiuls; in Mississippi, at Ship Is
land; in Louisiana, at Chandelier Island /;
in Texas, at El Paso; and Tennessee, at
Bristol, Elizabethtown, and other points in
tho eastern part Of tho State.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

SIGNIFICANT OMIssIoNs.-In Jefferson
Davis message, although the arrest Of Ma
son and Slidell is noticed as an event which
should produce British Interference, no men
tion is made of the taking Of Hatteras, or
the capture Of Port Royal, and the excellent
time of the Georgia and South Carolina
troops stationed 10 maintain Forts Walker
and Beauregard. These are evidently un-
pleasant topics for the cbivalry, and if
brought into tue account by the rebel Pres.
ident, would necessarily exhibit the falsity
of his statement that the United States, af-
ter seven months Of war have failed to ex
tend their occupancy Of Southern soil.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
slIdeIl aud Mason In rheIr New RoI,

DlHuciA anu Ah NONS AeOlc'
Everything is as quiet at Fort Warren
as it was before the arrival Of the important
prisoners whose capture is the cause of SO
much discussion and so much rejoicing
Col. Dimmick is moro strict in admitting
visitors to the Fort than heretofore.
Slidell and Mason have comfortable quar-.
tcrs, which they share with the secretaries.
As they have funds, they have purchased
various articles for their convenience, not
provided by tho Government
Mr.. Mason, who wore an air Of nonchal-
ance on Sunday, when taken in the Fort,
has apparently found the the place less
aggreeable than be anticipated. PeShaps
the climate does not agree with him, or il
NAV be that he means 10 be exclusive, but
it is remarked, among the prisoners, that he
keeps himself very close to bis room. He
appears sad and and not in very good
hunaor oun4 t 1s-ieHi p.
On the other hand, Slidell is Frightening
up. and is moro cheerful. He yentured
out Of doors IN the storm yesterday, but be
is Of Northern birth, and thus the climate
may not affect him so much as others. a
The ambassadors" are allowed TO con-
verse freely with other political prisoners,
but we doubt whether their conversation is
very edifyiDg, or the story Of their expert.
ence very cheering. - Boston qT0veler.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

"Hc rcmen,berea tie forgotten" was beautifully
said of Howard the philanthropist. 1t also ap-
plies to every man who brings the ameliorations
comforts and enjoyments of life within the
reach of persons and classes who are otherwise
finds new means of preserving health, "the pool
mans capital and the rich mans power" We
think this eulogum properly applied to J. c.
Aver, of Lowell, the renowned chemist of New
England who, spurning the trodden paths to
fame, devotes his entire abilities and acquire
ments to the discovery of Natures most efFec-
tual remedies for disease. When the hidden
blessing has been revealed, he proceeds to APP
ply it to all mankind alike, through our drug
gists at such prices that poor and rich may alike
enjoy its beneits.-JournR and Enqaior, Port
tdnd, -nainc.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
Army WInter Quarters.

The Washington Chronicle, journal
that pays considerable attention to military
affairs on the Potomac, says sit is generally
understood that Gen. Mcclellan has issued
orders for the establishment of winter quar-
ters among large portion of the army"
The advance movement promised for
the thousaudth time by letter writers and
special telegrapbs, we suppose will now be
changed for some months to standing lines
CAL quiet along the Potomac" and The
capital is safe"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13

/. The hoN RuLE.-Neyer borrow a
paper, book, umbrella, horse, cart, plow,
shovel, spade, pickax, chain, or anything
else whatever, il You can possibly do with
out it, nor then either unless with consent
of the owner.
III. The SILVER RULE.--Not only use
tho article borrowed as carefully as if it
were your own, but moro so, for it is not
your own-nor retain it beyond the time
agreed TO, without the owners verbal con
sent.
III. The GOLDEN RULE.--As soon as
you have done using the thing borrowed,
return it with thanks and be ready to return
the favor
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
Lake seamen Wanted.

A Washington despatch of the 7th says
Flag Officer Foote commanding the Misss-
sippi Flotilla, wants a thousand more sea.
men from the lakes. The Department
could spare him but six hundred and now
needs all that can be raised on the seaboard.
Will not the Western Lakes and rivers
man the Mississippi Flotilla7
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
Kentucky,s Quota FuII.

Kentueky's quota of Union soldiers is
$4,000, under the act of Congress calling
for 100000 troops On Saturday last this
quota was flied, and 2, 200 over--as report
ed TO the Military Board. The authorities
at Washington had telegrapbed on that
day to the Board, 10 receive no more troops
at present, than the quota. So, the likeli-
hood is, there will be a struggle between
some of tho regiments for acceptation.--
Who would have thought this three months
ago! Kentucky, one Of the first States to
Gil her quota and halfof her young men
disaffected and engaged in the rebellionl
1t must be borne 10 mind also, that we
lost nearly two regiments by our men, rom
such counties as GFeenup, Boyed, Garter,
Lewis, Campbell, Kenton, DC. DC, enlisting
in Ohio regiments previous to tbs com
meDcement of recruiting in our Stato.-
Mh SteyliRg WAig. an ga
WATsoN's NEuRALcIA king never fails TO cure
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
No More Fugitive Arrests at washington

The Secretary of State has issued iustruc-
tioDs to Gen. Mcclellan 10 cause to be ar
rested all police officers who arrest fugitives
who have escaped to our lines about Wash
ington. The Commanding General is in
formed that by the act of confscaIion pass
ed last summer, such slaves are to be free, il
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-12-13
eeo.a11
The several arms of the service are esti-
,tinnated nc follovs

The appropriations asked for the service
of the next fiscal year are computed for
force Of 100000 men. They have been re-
duced to the lowest possible amount con-
sistent with the public interests, and are
ba ed upon strictly economical admins
tration of the various branches of this de-
DaTtment