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

nstinents at Wilmington average from 10 TO 100
per Gay. a secession paper in that city was OBJ
lIged to display the Stars and Stripes
special dispatch 70 the Tribune says that
orders were received from Governor Leteher of
Virginia to seize the custom house at Wheeling;
but Wheeling is strong for the Union, and last
night it was guarded by the Mayor for the Uni
ted States. The same dispatch says Harper's
Ferry IL occupied by 5000 men, and that the
widest excitement prevails.
Gov Morgan has ordered the 9Th, 18th and
1lst Regiments to go to Washington by steamer,
unless Railroad communication is opened
private dispatch from Baltimore saws the
Unionsmen have no hope, unless the Govern
ment occupies the city with an overpowering
force.
The Washington Star of Friday, saws an at
tack ON Washington with such means as the as
sailants cani have, would be simply a sure sacri-
fee of their lives.
Merrimac is now getting her armament aboard
with all possible dispatch under the protection
of the Cumberland's double shotted guns. AN
derson goes to Washington tonight. The Gov.
ernment has also chartered the steamers Jos
Adger and Marion; they sail tomorrow fore
noon. The Sth and Goth Regiments are ordered
to be ready to march on Tuesday morning
Gen. Swift, formerly Chief of United States
corps of Engineers, at the age of 78, has tender
ed his services to the Government. Sturges.
Shaw d. Co., have presented to Col. Wilson 8
Volunteer Regiment 900 heavy grey shirts.
Baltimore, April 20th.-Armed men are NOV
ing in every direction. The Mayor and Govern
or have notified the President that no more
troops can pass through Baltimore, unless they
fight their way through. The bridges on the
Northern central rail road have been DESTROYED
The number killed yesterday were II Baltmo-
rians and Massachusetts, soldiers, and wounded
A citizens and soldiers. The President replies
that no more troops viii be brought through
Baltimore provided they are permitted to march
around the city without molestaton.
Boston, April 20th.-The 5th Massachusetts
Regiment and Boston Flying Artillery start for
Washington this evening. Another Volunteer
Regiment will be raised on Monday.
Cleveland, April 20th.-To all Offices Western
Union Telegraph Company north of the Ohio
and East of the Mississippi rivers
You will not transmit, receive or deliver any
orders for arms or munitions of War, unless for
the defense of the Government of the United
States, nor any messages in cipher unless you
know it to be from parties loyal to the Govern
ment of the United States.
General Sup't Western Union Tel. Co.
Philadelphia April 2Oth.-The Massachusetts
Regiment which arrived here yesterday, have
gone direct to Washington by the KeystoneState
The Government has taken possession of the
Baltimore road. No trains are leaving here for
w Wilmington. The Union men in Delaware are
IN bad fix. Though the population is largely
Union, all the State arms are in possession OF the
Secessionists, transferable by the Governor, who
has not responded to the requisition of the Pres
ident, and will not. The Union men hope the
Government will take possession of the Upper
part of the State, in order to secure the powder
mills at Brandywine at which the Secessionists
evidently aim.
Detroit April 20th-The Michigan Central
rail road offer to carry Michigan volunteers over
road free of charge, and Western Transportation
company offer free transportation on Lakes for
Michigan troops during the War Ten thou
sand people assembled in Front of Post Office
building to-day to witness administration oath
of allegiance to all National State, County and
city officials. The oath was administered BY the
venerable Judge wilkins. The Star Spangled
Banner was sung by the Nelson sisters the i'm
mense concourse joining in chorus. Scene most
impressive ever witnessed in Detroit. Messrs.
Jackson d Wiley, founders, offer to make so tons
shot and shell for Government, to be paid for
when convenient
Toledo, April 20th.-War excitement runs
high here. Ten companies ready to leave next
week, $4,000 subscribed to support families of
Volunteers.
Oswego, April 20th.-The Common Council
Of Oswego have unanimously voted $4,000 for
Painesville April 20th.-Virginia is rapidly
at Harpers Ferry. 5000 men are
expected there whose destination is supposed to
be Washington. Three Railroad bridges be-
tween Harrisburg and Baltimore have been de-
stroyed. The State administration possess i'm
portant information about the plans of the Sc
of Virginia and Maryland, and troops
viii not move till 5000 are assembled.
Springfield, ILL.,, April 20th.-Six Regiments
IIaNl 4
Kansas City, Mo-, April 20th.-The Missou-
rians have seized the United States Arsenal at
Liberty, at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ, and garrsoned by
100 men. An immense Secession meeting was
held here to-day. Thousands from the adioin-
ing counties to Missouri, in Kansas were present
Public places We're decorated with Secession
flags.
Leavenworth, Kansas, April 2Oth.--2,O00 stand
of arms have been furnished the citizens of Lea
and the commander of that post has
accepted the services of 300 volunteers of this
city to guard the arsenal pending the arrival of
troops from Fort Kearney. All is quiet here
save preparation for contingencies.
indianapolis, April 20th.-Troops are still
pouring in. There are nearly 1000 men at camp.
Gov. Morton has rendered the President 1000
more than the number required from this State
An officer arrived to-day from Washington to
muster troops into service. The ladies have
supplied large quantities of flannel shirts and
other clothing.
Harrisburgh, April 2Oth.-2,5OO men in Camp
Curtin last night. 6,000 stand of arms were re-
ceived from Pittsburgh. Three Ohio compan-
les arrived to day, 5 more will be here this P. NJ
Gen. Klein and staff arrived tonight to take
of the troops. He left Washington
his morning. travelling l8 miles in a carriage
rom Baltimore. Judge Wilmot accompanied
lim. They found five bridges destroyed on the
Central Railroad. Sherman's and another bat
cry have arrived here
New York. April 2lst.-At the Union meet
ng last night speeches We're made by John A.
Dix, Senator Baker, Robert j. Walker, Fernan-
10 Wood, Washington Hunt, John Cochrane and
many others.
A German regiment has been formed here, and
will be ready for service on Monday. 1t is
composed of those who have served in Europe
New York, April 2l.-Steamer State of
Maine has arrived from Norfolk, having
'afely landed Massachusetts regiment at
Fortress Monroe. Reports steamer Spald-
ng there landing Boston regiments. The
5th regiment and company Of flying artiIl-
,ry arrived hero to-day, also a battalion of
ihes 10 six days Massachusetts has fur
lished five regiments infanty, battalion of
ifies and a company of flying artillery
Mayor Brown of Baltimore sent answer to
he Governor of Massachusetts, saying:-
Owing to the communication being stopped
here and Philadelphia, l am una
'le to send the bodies of the men killed in
lot here, but / shall embalm and keep
hem subject TO your orders. Both myself