Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-04-16


morrow for the purpose of drafting the number
required. The most intense excitement exists
among the people, and many who have served
as officers in the Mexican war are particularly
anxious to get power to raise Companies, or
to enlist in the ranks of those companies, who
are ordered for service.
Philadelphia, April l5.--The excitement in
this city has sbbsded. AT the various militia
ry rendezvous, volunteers enlisting rapidly,
especially the German population.
New York, April l5th.-A special Washing
ton dispatch TO the Post intimates that such or
ders have been sent to Lieut.. Slemmer, that he
would probably fire without waiting for an at
tack, if attempts were made to strengthen the
position of the Confederate States. A company
of Federal troops left tor Fort Washington on
the Potomac to-day. Some Maryland troops
will probably soon be called to assist in the de-
fence of the Capital. More of the local militia
ry are offering their services to the Government
to-day.
New York, April 15.--A meeting of citizens
was held to-day, and arrangements made for
public meeting to sustain the Government
Resolutions were also ado opted in favor of put
ting the State militia upon War footing, and
requesting the State Legislature TO appropriate
adequate means Immediately. A number of
volunteer companies are To be formed and Gen.
Ward, of the Scott Life Guards, is expected TO
aid in the organization, of which he will have
the command. Col Benefits 2Sth Regiment
Of Brooklyn, says it viii support the Govern
ment to man. Orders have been received from
Washington to fill the several Regiments soon
las possible. Recruiting officers have conmen-
ced operations 1t is stated that Gen. Olden, OF
New Jersey, will in a few days tender the led
eral authorities several thousand men.
Washington, April l5.-Private dispatches
from the South state that a great deal Of alarm
IS felt at the prompt movements of the Admin
istratiOn.
Gov. Dennson, of Ohio, telegraphcd the Pres
ident rendering 10000 men. A large force will
probably be concentrated here Immediately
Fort Pickeus is now fully manned and sup
Piled The mouth of the Mississippi and the
entire southern coast will probably be promptly
blockadcd.
There is no truth in widespread report that
Gen. Scott has resigned.
Columbus April l5.-The Legislature is now
considering the bill apTrorriating 81 l.OOOOOO
for war purposes.
Washington, April l5th.-Geo. N, San
ders has teegraphed the following despatch
to Dean Richmond, August Belmor t, May
or Wood and others: 100000 mercenary
soldiers cannot occupy and hold Pensacola.
| The entire South is under arms. The ne
grocs are strengthening the military. The
peace will be quickly conquered. North
ern democrats standing by the southern
people will not be responsible fer Lncoln's
acts. State sovereignty is fully recognized.
Protect your commercial and social ties by
resisting black Republican federal agrees
ion. Pennsylvania by her Legislature
should repudiate the war action. Com
merce of Rhode Island and New jersey is
safe when distinguisbable. Hoist your flag.
G. N. SANDERS.
Washington, April l5,-When Major An,
iderson's quarters were burning, Gen. Beau
regard sent offers of assistance before the
white flag was sent up. Senator Wigfall
received the sword of Major Anderson and
returned it TO him. The feet is still off
Charleston.
Montgomery, April l5.-Jefferson Davis
answer to President Lncoln's proclamation,
is rough and curt; it is as follows: Fort
Sumter is ours, and nobody is hurt with
mortar, paixhan and petard. We tenders
to old Abe our, Beauregard.
Washington, April l5.-The following is
the call on the respective State Governors
for troops, issued through the War Depart
ment to-day: Sir: Under the act OF Cong
ress for calling out the militia, to execute the
laws of the Union IN sunnress insurrection