Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-10
LAsT NIGHT,s REPORT.

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spatch from Spain in reply to a demand for an
explanation relative TO Saint Domingo, and also
about arecognition of the Southern COniederncy
are looked for with much interest. Mr.. Pres
ton, although Kentuckian, is loyal, and is un-
derstood to be acting in such manner as to
meet the appreciation of the Administration
All the foreign ministers are anxiously maxi
ing inquiries about the application fthe block
ade, but not a word of complaint has been ut
tered.
Dubuque, Iowa. MAY 9.--As the train on the
Dubuque and Western road was backing up
from Anamosa to Springville this a. IN, the
hind freight car ran off the track throwing Mr..
Cummings, Conductor and Mr.. Smith, Engin-
eer who were on top Of the car TO the ground
The car passed over them both, killing them in
stantly. A man named Winslow was severely
injured.
Davenport, Iowa, May 9.-Steaner Grey Ea-
gle. while passing through draw of Rail Road
bridge, struck the pier on the larboard side cut
ting her in two, sinking her Immediately. Boat
and cargo a total loss. No lives lost.
Chicago, May ga gentleman ofmilitary ex-
perience who has been for some days at Cairo,
says no apprehensiOns need be entertained for
the safety of that place. All that is required to
render it impregnable against any force that can
be sent against it is heavy Ordnance which are
momentarly expected. There are now five
distinct batteries, having sweep Of three miles
on the Mississippi and two miles on the Ohio
river The heavy ordnance, when it arrives,
will be planted so as to command Bierd Point
on the Missouri side the only practicable site
for batteries to operate against Cairo.
Louisville, May 9.-COnference held at Frank
| fort Yesterday between Gov Magofin ]. @.
Breckenridge and r. Haws of one part, and Ex-
Senators Crittenden and Dixon and Judge Mich
olas of the other part, who agreed to recommend
the Legislature to make an appropriation to
arm Kentucky under direction of Military
Commission, composed ofth Governor, nspec-
tor General and another person, to be selected
by the Uniouists. 1t is supposed $4,000 900
will be required to arm the State.
Washington, May 9.-New Orleans papers of Saturday
received In them It is stated In letter that Com
missoners had been kindly received by the Indian tribes
The published letter to Dayton Minister France is
understood TO be index to the entire European
pondence. 1t is understood that Government has recey
ed from minister Dallas account Of interview with
Lord Palmerston the result of which usfes the
on that there is intention prospect of the recogni-
ton of the Confederate by any the foreign
ers against the protest of the administration:
The schooner Twilight employed by the Federal Gov
ernmen in carrying troops to Fort Tortugas was seized
and put into Texas service.
to do with present atrocities by the Indians and thinks
parties in Texas preparing to invade his territory and
saws he will defend the country TO the last
The Sd regiment from Kentucky has offered its servi
and win form part of the regular brigade to be COM
maaded by Maj Anderson.
Judge Scarbaugh of Virginia, of the Court of Claims
has resigned.
President has appointed Jas. c. sloo Surgeon Cairo
Harrisburg, May 0.-An officer from the Chambersburg
Camp brings the intelligence that Tuesday the Viz
ginans seized the heights the Maryland side Of the Po
tomac and engaged in fortying them. A number
of secession troops bordering 5000 there and
to be increased by the arrival of Kentucans
Four companies of Cavalry which marched from Car;
Isle barracks Monday, passed through Maryland, and
have reached Cen Scotts lines.
The House has unanimously passed bill creating a
900 II raises 10 regiments beyond both requ
stions Of the Fedeaa Government making 55 regiments
e2 members of the House out of 100 present.
An act for the immediate relief of the volunteers in
passed both Houses to-day and was signed by the
The gentleman sent from this State telegraphs that he
will be in Harrisburg tomorrow. lie has visited South
Carolina, Georgia, Virginia. Tennessee and Kentucky
He reports 900 troops within radius of so miles from
Richmond
There were about 5000 troops in Tennessee and Ken
tucky whose supposed destination Cairo
New York, May THE fire in Washington this a. m.
was set in four places by secessionists.
Traitors at Magnolia Delaware have seized lot Of
doubtless be dealt with according to law.
Montgomery, Nay 9.-Congress to-day has been spent
mostly in session; but it is understood that its
tention engaged in perectng arrangements for Wig
orous and successful prosecution of the and placing
Southern Conedeacy in the best possible condition
defense tits also understood contrary to what sup
posed that the Conederacy has the control OF sucen
arms, ordnance and amunion of every descrponto pu
into the field 10000 men for years campaign
Frederick May "a company of so men passed through
here from Baltimore for Harpers Ferry.
Two thousand Federal troops landed at Locust Point
en- route for the Relay House and Washington.
pcations have been received for letters of marquee
/; of them from foreign States.
Thirty five hundred troops reviewed by the Gov
ernor yesterday
ST. Louis May o.-The CallOotnr port received
doris the Secretary of the Treasury to examine tn
manifest ofa steamers bound SOUTH compare them viii
the cargoes and If arms munitions provisions ohe
supplies be found aboaad the vessel and cargo to be
fscated and owners to be arrested for treason.
All shipments south have been suspended
About 900 muskets and several pieces of
Baton Rouge arrived by river this morning.
Ma % Tbn tofZ
der command Of Col Wallace left at o'clock tonight 70
c Evansville.
y New York, May 9.-The steamer Ked
con arrived bringing the family of Col Dim
ick from Fort Monroe. This is Fort ready
for any emergency.
+ The Quaker City is blockading CapC
Henry.
r 1t is said Virginians are fitting out th,
: steamers Yorktown and jamestown to rul
the blockade off James River, where tn,
Monticello is stationed.
9 The report that 5000 secessionists ar
It stationed opposite Fort Monroe, is untrue
Thssccession flag is still flying at Hamp
= ton. -
e Washington, May 9.-Early this NOR
: ming the large building next to Willard Ho
tel was discovered to be on fire. The New
8 York Zouaves rushed from their quartars a
tho Capitol, and breaking open an Engin
House, hurried to the confagration witt
a the apparatus, rendering highly eficien
]. service and saving the hotel from destruct
l. ion.
Washington, May s.-Oficial advice
g from Pensacola say tho ships are ampl
: provided with everything for six month
= and the fort in excellent condition, and car
!, not be taken by any force now there.