Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-17
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Heavy rains have fallen nearly all day, not.
withstanding which the streets have been thron-
ged by excited people, large proportion Of
| putting loaded arms in the hands Of incxperi-
enced volunteers. TO shoot down inohensivociti-
zens for insufficient causes. All good citizens
depreciate the action Of flawless parties and iust
ly blame the troops for indiscrimnaie firing into
crowds Of innocent people without orders, and
cry out against unnecessary marching Of armed
soldiers through the city. ~
In order TO allay excitement and restore con-
| fidence TO the people, Gen. Harney has issued a
proclamation TO the people Of st. Louis and the
State OF Missouri, which has been posted thro'-
out the city, expressing deep regret at the State
OF things existing, and pledging himselfto do all
IN his power TO preserve peace, calling on the
people and public authorities to aid him in the
discharge of his duties. Says the military force
under his command will only be used in the
last extremity; hopes he will not be compelled
to resort to marshal law, but emphatically s.Ts
public peace must be preserved, and the lives
and property OF the people protected; says he
has no authority to change locations OF Home
Guards Of the city, but would avoid all cause for
irritation ofexcitement; II called 10 aid in quell-
ing local disturbance will use regular army.
In accordance to this proclamation, battalion
of regulars have been sent to the city, placed
under the direction of the Police Commission
ers to act as a military corps.
Considerable lawlessness has prevailed the
past two days Several innocent Germans have
been shot on the streets. The feeling against
the Germans is most intense. The regular vol
unteers and Home Guards being composed
mainly of that class of citizens, and through
their acts so many innocent people have been
killed. ..r.t..t.
Several persons charged with firing on and
shooting on streets have been arrested, and the
police are constantly ON the alert. -a
The news of the surrender of Camp Jackson
created intense excitement at jefferson city, and
Harris Military bill passed both House aud
Senate in Is minutes
Another commotion was created on reception
of the despatch stating that large force Of vol
unteers had left this city for Jeffersonville The
powder recently purchased here was immedi-
ately sent into the country, and the State treas
ure removed to place of security. Large
numbers of citizens enrolled themselves al
Home Guards, and several hundred troops were
expected from surrounding counties, in obedi-
ence to special call by the Governor
| A session of the Legislature was called after
midnight Bill passed both Houses extending
power over Police Commissioners, giving the
Governor ample means for suppressing riots and
linsurrectary movements throughout the State
toned at Caseyville miles east of here.
New York, May 12-North Star arrived from Panama,
bringing Ss0OO00 in specie. Schooner Geo. N. Smith
rived from Charleston Prize master had aboard gun
riages for rebels.
Perryy1le May 12special to Herald says there was.
some skrmshng at Alexandra to-day with companies ot
Annapolis, May 12.-Gen. Butler with fifty men and
two pieces OF artillery left this afternoon steamer
Messenger from Gov Hicks to Cow Letcher has return
edirom Kchmond; Saysyirgnians expected 900 con-
Union men here indignant at the occupation Of Mary
land soil by Virginia
sudden movement of rebels from Harpers Ferry to-
wards tho Relay House is feared by many judges OF mill
tary affairs. Yirginian army must fight dsperse
The Secre tary Of War hurryng forward
blockade and Informs hsfends thatby the time Charles
ton and Savannah experience its effects New Orleans will
Harrisburg May 12-Thiriy freight cars with rough
seats for soldiers Immediately OPT oste Harrisburg
Northern Central Railroad and twenty-five at York
identity intended for immediate transportation Of large
bodies of troops.
An attempt was made to-day to tear up the track of the
North. Cent r. IA miles this side of Baltimore. It was
detected before much injury done
| New York, May 12-Times Washington correspondent
says Messengers by special train from Relay House.
port Col Jones' scouts driven in by large force OF
ments or Annapolis to reinforce him. Cen. Mansfield
1000 men, with body Of cavalry and artillery from here
An attack is expected there to-day or to might.
Herads special correspondence says-A negro traitor
II is the intention OF the rebels to begin the
nict immediately. They complain that the Montgomery
JEFF Davis has been expected at Richmond for the last
eight days. Gov Letcher said definite plan OF opera
tions had yet been determined upon. Capt Megs has
been reconnoiterng heights overlooking Washington,
with view to erecting ortfcations Gov Letcher said
he had written the officers commanding at Harpers Fer
ry to withdraw his forces from Maryland.
The rebels erecting heavy batteries at Jefferson
Rocks to command Maryland and Virginia sides of tho
Potomac and Shanendoah; also other approaches.
When gets ready to march, the rebels will
speedily disperse
Army officers from Cairo reports not the
slightest apprehension of an attack. There are
plenty of troops to hold il against any force from
the South. The Tribune learns that Horatio ].
Perry has been appointed Secretary of legation
at Madrid.
An officer returned from reconoitering, says
but $500 troops are at Richmond. Several
Southern Regiments are expected daily. Gov.
Letcher hourly communicates with the Mont
gomery Cabinet and acting under their orders.
There are 5,4OO troops at Lynchburg, and more
expected. .--
Advices from Louisiana state that there is
danger of insurrection among the slaves.
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