Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-06-14

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ing postal arrangements for Western Vir-
ginia.
The Tribune special says, Captain Ma
gruder's company was encampod few
miles beyond Rockville, last night, near tho
New York 9th and Pennsylvania ARTILLERY,
25 miles hence, towards Frederick; which
is their destination. All was quiet when
they entered Rockville, although threats oc.
casioned tho cavalry to load their arms.
Col. Stones column has probably reached
Leesburg.
Wheeling, Juno 12.-The Western Vir-
ginia Convention met in this city yesterday
and after effecting temporary organise
tion adjourned to meet this morning at 10.
About 40 counties wcro represented.
Delegates are apportioned TO each coun-
ty on basis Of representation in tho Legis.
laiure. Arthur J. Boteman, of Wood
county, was chosen permanent chairman.
He delivered patriotic address on Ia.
king the scat; reviewing the action Of tho
Richmond Convention and ordinance Of Sc
cession, and cxhortiDg members TO q firm,
decided, and thorough action.
Tho delegations from various counties
wero sworn in by the following
OATH.
We solemnly declare that we will support the
Constitution of the United States, and the laws
made in pursuance thereof as the supreme law
of the land any thing in the ordinance Of the
Convention that assembled in Richmond last
February, to the contrary Notwithstanding. So
help us God.
Tho taking Of tho oath by each delega-
tion was very impressive, and convinced all
spectators that the Convention meant bust
ness. The programme marked out by tho
Convention seems to be Provisional Gov
ernment for tho whole State; the deposition
of the present State authorities, who are in
rebellion, and tho entire reorganization Of
the municipal government.
No diversity of sentiment on this pro-
gramme has been heard among tho mem
bers.
Mr. Carlisle offered a resolution which
was unanimously adopted, expressing their
thanks to Gen. Mcclellan for sending fed
eral troops into Western Virginia, COM
mending tho gallant conduct of the troops
at Phllippi, and complimenting tho brave
ry of Col. B. +. Kelley of tho lst Virginia
Regiment
AFTERNOON SESSION.
|
ton declaring that it shall be part of the bu-
siness of this Convention to make requisite
preparatory arrangements for separation from,
Eastern Virginia, and the formation of new
State, composed of the counties represented
| here; said preliminary arrangements, when COM
| pleted, TO be submitted for approval to Legis-
lature now convened in this city, as the only
loyal and legitimate Legislature of Virginia;
thence to the Congress of the United States.
The resolution, the request of several mem
bers, was withdrawn for the present.
! After the appointment of Committee Of l3
to prepare business, Convention adjourned to
meet tomorrow 10 o'clock at the United States
! Court room.
1 st. Louis, June l2-About 200 State troops,
were sent from jefferson city down the Pacific
Railroad last night, and part of Gasconade bridge
4 80 miles this side Of jefferson was burned by
order of the State authorities. Telegraph wires
were cut short distance from Jefferson, and
operators forbidden TO make repairs for the
present
Springfield, ILL.,, June 40. II. Browning
has been apponeed United States Senator by
Gov. Yates to fill the vacancy occasoned by the
death Of Senator ssenates D !D9stsss;lsss, g lsss,.
Boston, juno 12.-The officers of the
steam frigato Susquehanna, who resigned
after she reached this port, learned TO day
from Washington that their names had been
stricken from the navy rolls.
I 1t is rumored Capt. Cbannay, who is on
the retired list has been appointed TO COM
mand the Susquchanna. She is coaling,
and will be ready for sea in a few DAYS.
Tho Colorado has received her ordnance,
stores, &c, and will sail soon.
i Washington, Juno 12.-Thc President
having accepted five regiments of volunteers
under Gen. Sickles, an order was to day is
sued by the Secretary of War to muster
them into service for three years, or during
the war.
Tho threc months militia and three years
volunteers will be paid at once to include
tho 3lst May. With this view command
ing officers of these troops will cause dupli-
cate muster rolls to be made out immediate
ly, which they will forward to the Paymas-
ter General in this city, and upon these
rolls tho officers of the pay department will
pay in full, leaving any stoPpages to be de-
Quoted at future payment.
Tho State of Missouri having been add
cd to Gen. McCellan's department, tho
headquarters of the department of the West
arc removed from st. Louis to Fort Leav-
cnworlh.
The improbable rumor that Gen. Butler
had removed the battle at Great Bethel
caused intense excitement throughout tho
city.
Lieut.. Butler brought official dispatches
of the engagement under General Pierce.
They do not essentially vary from published
accounts. 1t is therein stated that of tho
Ia Federal troops killed, 8 fell by tho hands
of friends, by mistake as heretofore explain
; cd. The number of the wounded was as.
Carlo, juno 12.-The steamer City of
Alton with two companies of Col. Ayles-
bery's regiment, squad of artillery men,
with two field pieces made an excursion
down the Mississippi river five miles below
Columbus, Kentucky, to-day. On return
ing, when near Columbus, some machinery
of tho boat broke, and tho boat drifted
ashore. While the machinery was being re-
paired, the Captain Of tho boat with 3
of his crew went ashore and cut down a
secession flag on shore, and brought it to
this city. No attempt was mado to pre-
vent their taking tho flag. 1t is reported
by passengers who have arrived from Col
umbus since the City of Alton left, that
great excitement prevailed among the citi.
zens, and that locomotive and cars were
Immediately despatched to Union City TO
convey rebel troops to Columbus. No rebel
troops seen by excursionists between hero