Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-11
YesterdnY,s RepOrt.


hundred troops from Perryville landed at
Locust Point aud took the cars which
started Immediately, supposed for Wash
ingtoD. The Mvvor and Police Commis-
sioners with 200 police crossed in a ferry
boat TO Locust Point and were present at
the debarkalion.
The Harriet Lane stocd of the Point
with her ports open.
This morning the operators on the
Northern Central Railroad we're dismissed
and others acting under the government
put in their charge.
A train announced to leave Harrisburg
for Washington tomorrow. II is believed
that troops will at once move towards the
city. The road will be controlled by gov
ernment officials.
Captain Robinson, late commander of
Fort McHenry has been ordered to Detroit
TO receive recruits.
The Trihune's correspondence says:
Washington, May 9.-Senators Wilson
and Wade, with the Secretary Of the Navy
had long interview with the President
concerning the coming proclamation.
II ia definitely ascertsined that commits
ioned Navy officers have gone to Europe to
buy steamers aud other vessels for the
U. S. Government.
Captain Mcdonnell, u. S. Army re-
cruiting agent at Baltimore, sent a report
to the War Department announcing 800
recruits for the regular service.
There is a rumor here that Missouri
State troops in command of Governor Jack
son have visited 81. Louis. There are some
5000 troops under arms, commanded by
F. P. Blair, Jr., in defense of the city.
Rebel forces in large quantities are be.
ing concentrated at Alexandria, with heavy
ordnance, it would seem with the intention
Of ffortifying themselves as part of system
atic approach to this city.
The Times correspondence says:
Nineteen regiments. in addition to those
previously ordered, have been called for to
come here Immediately, and are already on
the way to Relay camp and Washington
General Patterson has advanced on the
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
road as far - Bush river where men under
his directions are engaged in reconstructing
bridges. He is reported to have upwards
of $4,000 men under his command.
1t is expected in anticipation Of the
threatened movements on the part Of the
forces 10 Virginia, the Federal Government
will occupy Arlington Heights.
The Treasury has now ample means in
specie for all necessities. They hal this
forenoon between two and three millions
dollars 10 the vaults. There are offers OF
loans TO any extent already exceeding five
million dollars at par.
The Herald's correspondence says:
The President gave military reception.
Gen. Harney is acting with Gen. Butler at
the Relay House.
The Niagara is destined for blockading
Charleston.
Last night 94 of the Maryland Guards
we're arrested by the Massachusetts Picket
Guard for attempting to escape TO Virginia
to Join the secession forces. They will be
dealt with as traitors.
Gen. Beauregard, with Russell, Of the
London Times, had arrived at Montgomery
on the 9th inst.
The Government continues to be over
whelmed with offers Of naval and land
forces for seFvics against the Febsls.
Prominent men from all parts of the
country are constantly here for the purpose
of rendering aid; over fifty vessels have al.
ready been offered from the New England
States, to be armed and equipped at the
owners expense.
Parties representing the owners Of pro
pellers navigating Northern lakes propose
10 bring their crafts down the st. Lawrene'
to the Atlantic Shore and assist in the block
ade Of Southern ports.
Government has just been put in pos
session ofimportant iuformationin regard u
movements and operations Of the rebelarmy
Their exact nature has not yet transpired
but the government is taking advantage o
It and will be ready 10 80 days to NEE
them. There are forces al every poiut