Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-04-24
TnesdnY,s Report.

was seized yesterday.
Fort Mifflin has been gsrrisoned by an
artillery comp. and the Kensington guards.
A piratical vessel is said to have been
seen in the bay, alledged to be manned by
fifty men. tits alse said that she had stop
ped tug off Chester and compelled her to
haul down the American flag.
Private information from Baltimore says
the element is powerless to act with system.
Arms are plenty, but no ammunition. 1t is
believed, however, that the people will unite
with them to prevent the passage of troops
through the city. The troops will be COM
PEELED to fight their way step by step.
The railroad between Baltimore and
Washington was to be obstructed yesterday
and some of the bridges destroyed.
The people south Of the Susquehana are
loyal to the Union and will assist in de-
Tending Havre de Grace against the seces-
sionsts.
Two hundted and thirty women, nearly
all between the ages Of Is and 25, have en-
rolled themselves here as nurses.
Annapolis, Sunday.--It is said that Gov.
Hicks has protested to Gen. Butler, of the
Massachusetts, Regiment, against landing
troops here. They were consequently land
cd at the Naval Academy which is the ex-
elusive property of the Government.
Harrisburgh, April 23.-Caleb Gushing
arrived here yesterday. He left Washing
ton on Sunday. He says that Gen. Lee,
with 5000 Virginia troops was covering
Arlington Heights.
| Lieut.. Jennifer is reported as having de.
serted from Carlisle Barracks. He had full
knowledge of the plans of the Government
Dispatches for his arrest have been sent in
every direction.
Caleb Gushing narrowly escaped injury
from the people Of Carlisle and Chambers
burg. He stated that he was on his way to
Massachusetts, to join regiment for the de.
fense of the Union.
Boston, April ga private despatch to
Messrs. Sprague, from Philadelphia, states
that the Government has released steamer
P. Sprague from her charter to convey troops
from Philadelphia, in consequence of Mary
land having guaranteed the safe transit Of
5000 troops through Baltimore daily.
! New York, April 2S.-The State author
tiles have decided to muster into immedi-
ate service the whole of the 10000 volun-
teers authorized by the Legislature.
The Common Council last night voted
81 100000 10 arm and equip regiments,
and 100000 more for the families of the
volunteers.
The Brooklyn Common Council voted
100000 for the equipment ofthe 18th reg
imcnt, to leave tomorrow.
Philadelphia, April 23d.-The Baltimore
American of Monday, confirms the scutling the
Pennsylvania, Columbus, Delaware, Raritan and
Merrimac at Norfolk, by order of Capt. Pende-
grass, and the destruction of their arms. The
only vessels saved to carry away the Govern
ment forces, were the Pocahontas and Cumber-
land. The ship houses were being torn down
and the Factories levelled to the ground, with
the intention of firing and abandoning them on
Saturday night The excitement at Norfolk and
Portsmouth was intense. Women and children
were flying, and men were rallying to arms. 1t
was expected that a ship of the line New
York, on the stocks, would be fired before the
Yard is abandoned. Leveling buildings by
blowing them up with powder was going on and
all without fire for fear the confagration might
extend to the cities. The people of Norfolk
have seized the powder house at Crany Island,
and removed the powder to the city and are
making arrangements for a vigorous defense.
Washington, April 19th.-The Secretary Of
War has apprised President Garrett, of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad that the transportion
of rebel troops over that road will be regarded
as an act of treason.