Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-04-26

OF Preston county for Congress, the onl,
delegate from Virginia who remained in th,
Convention that nominated Douglas. H,
will be supported by all opposed to secess
ion, and will, undoubtedly be elected.
Indianapolis, April l9.-Six more com
panies arrived to-day; 2,4O0 are now il
Camp Morton. Every train brings more
war feeling increasing. News from Balti
more created great sensation; citizens from
almost every town in State that could b,
reached by telegraph have responded nobl,
to the request of Quarter Master Genera
Morris, to send blankets and comforts 70
the soldiers; thousands we're received b,
the evening trains.
Pittsburgh, April 19.--17OO volunteer
from Ohio arrived this evening, on route fo
Washington. Gov. Dennison telegraphec
them to remain until further orders in con
sequence of rumored attack on Cincinnati
by secessionists. War feeling here increas
es in intensity. New companies still being
formed. Party feeling entirely sunk in the
great cause of the Union.
Erie, April 19.-The number of persons
killed and fatally burned at the oil well ex
plosion on Burnbam's farm, night before
last, as far as learned, are fifteen.
Baltimore April 19th.-The City is in great
excitement Martial law has been proclaimed,
the military rushed to their cannons and civil
war has commenced. The rail road track is
said to be torn up outside of the city. Parties
threaten to destroy the Pratt street bridge. As
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shower of paving stones rained on their heads.
The cars have left for Washington and were
stoned as they left. 1t was the 7th Regiment of
Massachusetts which broke through the mob.
Three of the mob are known to be dead, and
three of the soldiers. Many were wounded
The minute men are turning out.
New York, April l9th.-An attempt has been
made to purchase the new steamer Merrdeth for
the Confederate States, but the reply was that
there was not money enough in the Sc
ceded States to obtain it. The entire first
Division numbering 700 men has been offered
TO the Governor to be ready TO march at an hour
notice. Immense excitement among the militia
ry at the Baltimore news. The Chamber of
Commerce resolved that the Government should
issue a Proclamation declaring all persons pi-
rates entering under Davis Commission, and be
dealt with such, and Immediately blockade
every Southern port. $4,000 was subscribed
at the meeting in aid of volunteers. They ap-
pointed q committee to take up Government
Stock. Delegates from l6 Life Insurance COM
panies met to-day and recommended to several
Boards to assume the risk of the assured enter
ing upon naval and military service The Even
ing Post learns from reliable source that JEFF
ferson Davis, at the head of Confederate army,
is within "a hours march of Washington.
Baltimore, 4 o'clock, p. NJ, April l9th.-A
town meeting has been called for o'clock. Ii
10 aaiH tbat livoc hnva hoo,,
mortally wounded. Parties of men, half fran
tic, are roaming the streets armed with guns
pistols. and muskets. The stores are closed;
business is suspended, and general state of
dread prevails. Parties rushed into the tele-
graph office with hatchets and cut the wires.
Not much damage was done.
8 o'clock P. NJ, as far as ascertained on
ly two of the soldiers were killed belonging
to company G. Their bodies are now at
the police station. At the station are four
wounded, none fatally. So far as known at
present, citizens were killed, dozen or
so are seriously wounded, though it is not
thought fatally. Comparative quiet now
prevails; the military are under arms and
police are out in full force. There is a
large mass meeting hero tonight, addressed
by the Mayor, the Governor present. 1t is
that large company of Philadel-
phians are now at the outer depot The
President of the road has ordered the train
back at the urgent request of the Mayor and
Governor. They are already cut off.
New York, April Washington dispatches
say that rebellion is now formidable. Several
northern men have been expelled from Rich
mond, Va, narrowely escaping with their lives,
The Confederate Flag was flying. Sherrard
Clemens was held there as prisoner Commo-
dore Paulding says that Gosport can be held
against 10000 men.
Washington April l9th.-On inquiry at the
Post Office it is ascertaned that no measures are
in progress for discontinuing any of the South
ern mails; on the contrary, the contractors from
that section recently here are assured of the fa-
cilitation Of their transportation. The Post
master General has discretion to suspend them
only in cases of obstruction.
Boston, April l9th.-The Council last night
appropriated 100000 to provide for soldiers
enlisting from Boston. Lowell city has appro-
priated $4,000 for soldiers families.
New York, April 9th.-A dispatch from Will
mington, Delaware to the Tribune, says it is in
formed by merchant Captain, direct from PEN
sacola, that Fort Pickens now contains 800 men
with seven vessels lying outside. A large num-
Der of Southern troops arrived Saturday. There
are still many Union men in the South The
American flag was raised in Mobile on Saturday
but was Immediately torn down. Gun Boat Po-
cahOntas and transport steamer Philadelphia
have sailed for Norfolk.
Carlisle, Pa, April l9th.-Lieut. Jones, late
in command at Harper's Ferry arrived here with
his command of 43 men at 3 o'clock, p. NJ, to-
day, Lieut.. Jones having been advised that a
force of $500 troops had been ordered by Gov
ernor Letcher to take possession of Harper's
Ferry, finding his position untenable under
directions of the War Department, destroyed all
the munitions of war, armory, arsenal, and all
the buildings, and withdrew his command un-
der cover of highland almost in the presence
Z, 800 troops. He lost three men; 1900 stand of
arms were destroyed. The command made
forced march last night 80 miles from Harper's
Ferry TO Hagerstown, Md Lieut. Jones and
Company looked much worn and fatigued.-
They were most enthusiastically received by
our entire population.
New York, April 20th.--An immense Union
meeting is being held here tonight. John A.
Dix presides at the chief stand, and W. +. Ha-
vermyer and Moses Grinnell at others. The
speakers include our most prominent citizens of
all parties Strong Union resolutions were
adopted, and committee of 25 appointed TO col
lect funds and transact such other business in
aid of the Government as may be required. 1t
is reported that large number ofempty cars
were run down from Alexandria into Virginia
on Thursday night with the intention of bring
ing up troops for the attack on the Capital, A
dispatch from Col. Lefferts says the 7th Regi-
ment left Philadelphia by rail road for Hayerde
Grace, thence 10 embark by steamer for Annap-
oils A gentleman from Washington reports
from 5000 to 5000 troops under arms, includ-