Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-06-14
TELECRAPHIC.
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We learn from q prominent politician
from Wheeling what will be the probable
course of the convention. All the leading
men had agreed not to attempt making a
new State out Of Western Virginia, but to
act for the old dominion as whole, set
ting up a provisional government. The
first act Of the Convention will be to depose
Gov. Letcher and his rebcllious associates
1t will then appoint good and true men in
their places. The provisional Governor
will probably be Gen. jackson of Parkers-
burg. The Convention will then declare
Eastern Virginia in insurrection against tho
general governmnt, for which aid to put
down the rebellion will be invoked.
The Legislature chosen on the 2Sd ult,
the members Of which are by its request to
meet with the convention, will be proDounc
cd the legally elected Legislature of the
State and will be empowered to proceed at
once to tho transaction of business. Tho
Governor will send in his message to the
two Houses, and two Senators, of whom
John s. Carlisle will probably be one, and
a leading republican the other, will be
chosen. In this plan of operation, Messrs
Carlisle, Wiley, Pierpont, and Jackson
unite. Our informant thinks the Conven-
ton will be ouo of the grandest and most
popular assemblages ever called together
New Nork, May 9.-Thc Herald says
letters just received from John G. Fremont,
dated Londou, states he has purchased TO-
0G0 Enfield rifles and several batteries Of
RAed Cannon for the Government, which
he is waiting for % bring with him. Only
delayed till portion OF The rifles are finish
ed. Also states that the Commissioners
Of the Confederate States had Instructions
to procure several steamers in England for
the service of Montgomery Government,
but that there was difficulty about getting
money They succeeded, however, in pur-
chasing two steamers for which they paid
97O,0O0. These vessels it appears are to
sail for Southern port under tho British
flag, and bo registered as property of Brit
ish powers, carrying nothing contraband of
war but probably in ballast merely. How
they will be served by our blockading squd-
ron remains TO be seen.
The last person in Jail here for uttering
disloyal sentiments was discharged to day
on taking tho oath of allegiance.
This p. m. the U. S. forces captured a
rebel company of 80 men in Virginia, sew
en- miles above Georgetown. They were
armed and had plenty of ammunition. 1t is
believed these are the men who have been
firing on our advance pickets.
1t is rumored that Henry A. Wise is in a
rapid decline.
A Paris letter says it is rumored that a
duel is on the tapis between our Minister
to Belgium On. Sanford) and Virginian,
growing out ofsome remarks of the former
relative to to the latter on the steamer on
which they were passengers.
! Tribune Correspondence)
Washington, June 1.-Two regiments
have been ordered from Wisconsin to Wash
ington. The President will probably ac-
cept four moro from that State. A regi-
ment of cavalry has been accepted from the
interior of New York.
Philadelphia June 9.-The North AD,er-
lean referring to the allegation against Jas.
E. Harvey, asserts that when an opportunity
for yindcation is offered, the accused will
be found as free from any criminal intent
as any loyal citizen-though across the At
lantc he has friends here who will not suf
fer him to be sacrificed, and those who have
given currency to the caumnies will be
held to the strictest proof.
(Herald Despatch)
Washington, June There is reason
to beliye there will be a change in com
mand at Baltimore.
Brigader General Cooper, with a regi
ment of 1900 men, entered the city and en-
camped in the Western suburbs.
Gen. Scott informed tho President an(
Cabinet that he meant to havo possession o
Richmond and Memphis about the 18th o
July.
Six regiments of infantry,2 2 batteries o
E artillery, and company of cavalry of Gen
McDowelIs command, are under orders t
, be ready at q moments warning to repe
attack or move forward.
) Lieut.. Col. Comstock, of Michigan reg
< ment has resigned, business requiring hi
presence at home.
Washington, June Sit is believed the at
tack of Federal forces on Harpers Ferry vii
not take place soon as was expected, and som
change will be made in the programme of mill
= tary movements. There is great activity in tn
= War Department in reference to HaTper's Ferry
Manassas Junction and Norfolk.
Gov. Letcher has ordered out the entire fore
of the Virginia militia in the vicinity OF Har
per's Ferry and Manassas Junction.
Gen. Scott has fresh and accurate information
q as to numbers and movements of the rebels, an
is preparing to meet the increased force of tn
: enemy.
The steamer Mt Vernon, from Fortress Mon
roe, reports that the entire town of Evanspoi
) IL miles this side of Acquia Greek is in flames
The property in the town is principally owne
by Union men.
1t is reported that fighting has commenced a
Harper's Ferry. The report is undoubtedl
" false.
. Earth works are being constructed to-da
; above Chain Bridge.
Special TO Commercial
Gen. Cadwallader has been superseded b
5, Gen. Cooper at Baltimore.
An armed steamer left this morning TO see
troops could be landed near Acquia.
New York June 6,--The Commercial say
We are able TO state on the highest authorit,
that the latest dispatches from our agents !
T. Europe are in the highest degree satisfactory
Is Prussia has assured oar Government that no n
l. bellion against so mild and benifcent Coy
u ernment will receive any sanction whatever.
N Austria gives equally warm assurances an
st determination to give no countenanee to Il
rebels
Of France is cordially with us in word and
: deed, if we need it.
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