Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-04-25
WednesdaY,s Report.

New York. April 24th-A gentleman from
Charleston says it was the intention of the
Southern Contederacy to march north with 50
or 10000 men, expecting $4,000 more from Va.
A case ofrihes bound to Mississippi was found
yesterday on the premises of d. Pish, South st.
They were seized and he was arrested. An at
tempt was made Monday night by the Captain
of the Survey steamer Varian TO run her off
South from the navy yard. The crew suspect
ed something was wrong and informed the Com
mander of the North Carolina, who put her out
of commission.
Philadelphia, April 23d.-It is said General
Scott feels confident that sufficient force cannot
he brought to capture Washington.
Harrisburgh, April 23d.-A merchant arrived
here who left Baltimore yesterday, p N. No
attack had been made upon Fort McHenry-
thinks Federal troops can now pass the city un-
molested. He says there will not he solvent
merchant in Baltimore in week; Virginia mon
ey 80 per cent. discount; said no Virginia troops
nn Arlington Heights; Maryland money refused
al Hasrisburgh at any price.
Havre de Grace, April 23d.-Stcamer Locust
Point from Boston to Little Rock has been sci
zed. Also, large boat at Canton Station load
ed with Saltpetre and Limestone, from Pitts
burg and Cincinnati. No provisions of any
kind allowed TO be transferred from Baltimore
A passenger Just from Baltimore says he heard
nothing from Pensacola When he left the city
quiet.
Philadelphia April 23d.-Letter mail from
Baltimore arrived here this p. N. Defences of
public'property Washington has been strength
ened, and the Capitol surrounded by hastily
thrown up defences.
1t is reported that news of the capture of Fort
Pickens, and serious loss of life reached Balti-
inore by Annapolis Rumored that martial laaw
will be soon proclaimed in Washington.
On Friday lot of boys from Washington
captured a steamer at Alexandria and brought
her TO Washington There was J, 400 stand of
arms aboard.
Capt Maure disappeared from Washington
Friday, and Capt. Scott was put in his place
Pennsylvania loan taken at par
Washington, April 2lst-night.- river boat
the George Page was employed by the Virgin
ians last night on secret service; some say for
the transportation of troops and munitions of
war. The Government hiss received message
from the Governor of Tennessee in reply tO the
demand for quota of troops H emphatieally
says he will not comply but would rather fur
nish 10000 men against the North.
New York, April 24.-Gentlemen have
arrived here who lett Montgomery on Sat
urday. Davis was then there. Letter from
Pensacola says that Major Tower of Mass,
is in command Of Fort Pickens. Steamer
Atlantic and frigate Macedonian had arriv-
ed-said agreements had been made for an
assault by 5000 men on foot on the very
night its reinforcement occurred. The at
tack was deferred.
Several steamers sailed last night and to-
day, with troops for various points. Seventh
regimeat arrived in Washington.
Daniel S. Dickinson said in his speech
on Monday night, he hoped We would strike
down in our might, and il necessary wipe
the south from the face of the earth. It is
stated that the secessionists have erected
batteries two miles below Mt. Vernon, and
at Indian Head twenty miles lower down tho
Potomac. General order from Gen. Scott,
dated 10th, extends the military district Of
Washington to Delaware and Pennsylvania,
under MAJOR General Patterson, who is Or
dered TO post volunteers Of Pennsylvania all
along the railroad from Wilmington to
Washington in sufficient numbers to protect
the rails and telegraph.
A letter from Washington 10 the Times
Gays Gen. Scott sent orders to Fl. Washing
ington TO destroy the rebels batteries below
Mt. Vernon at all hazards.
Mr.. Bartlett Of the Evening Post, arrived
last night from WAshington-Mopday PM
Ben Mccullough was at Alexandria, with
1000 Virgiuians.
1t is reported that the Presinent said to
the Baltimore deputatiOD on Monday, that