Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-04-20

forced passage of her troops to the Capital
will remember that there are many true
men here. Our police force and many mil
itary companies are openly against the gov
eminent.
New York, April 19.-Maj. Anderson
was overwhelmed with congratulations to-
day. Among the visitors were hundreds
of school children. The excitement at the
recruiting stations is unprecedented The
lst N. Y, regiment is completed to 1000
men. Orders arc expected tomorrow to
muster them into tue U. S. service. At
Corn Exchange $25OO was subscribed 10
equip volunteers of the I'd regiment.
Wheeling, April l9.-Mayor has issued
proclamation calling on all good citizens to
preserve the peace, and abstain from dis
cussing exciting topics. The Stars aud
Stripes generally displayed, and strong
union feeling prevails. Union military
companies are forming. One company or
ganized as home guards, is composed of
men over 45 years of age. Our delegates
Hubbard and Clemens returned from Rich
mond to-day, and were warmly received
News from Baltimore concerning attack on
the troops created indignation. Douglas
democrats of this district ir convention in
this city to-day, nominated W. G. Brown
of Preston county for Congress, the only
delegate from Virginia who remained in the
Convention that nominated Douglas. He
will be supported by all opposed to secess-
ion, and will, undoubtedly be elected.
indianapolis, April l9.-Six more COM
panies arrived to-day; 2,4OO are now in
Camp Morton. Every train brings more
war feeling increasing. News from Balti-
more created great sensation; citizens from
almost every town in State that could be
reached by telegraph have responded nobly
to the request of Quarter Master General
Morris. TO send blankets and comforts for
the soldiers; thousands were received by
the evening trains.
Pittsburgh, April l9.--l7OO volunteers
from Ohio arrived this evening, en- route for
Washington. Gov. Dennison telegraphed
them to remain until further orders in con-
sequence of rumored attack on Cincinnati,
by secessionists. War feeling here increas-
es in intensity. New companies still being
formed. Party feeling entirely sunk in the
great cause of the Union.
Erie, April l9.-The number of persons
killed and fatally burned at the oil we'll ex-
plosion on Burnham's farm, night before
last, as far as learned, are fifteen.
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excitement Martial law has been proclaimed;
the military are rushed to their cannons and civil
war has commenced. The rail road track is
said to be torn up outside of the city. Parties
threaten to destroy the Pratt street bridge. As
the troops passed along Pratt Street. perfect
shower of paving stones rained on their heads.
The cars have left for Washington and were
stoned as they left. 1t was the 7th Regiment of
Massachusetts which broke through the mob.
Three of the mob are known to be dead, and
three of the soldiers. Many were wounded
The minute men are turning out.
New York, April I9th.-An attempt has been
made to purchase the new steamer Mercida for
the Confederate States, but the reply was that
there was not money enough i'll the Sc
ceded States to do il. The entire of the first
Division numbering 700 men has been offered
to the Governor to be ready to march at an hours
notice. Immense excitement among the militia
~ at the Baltimore news. The Chamber of
Commerce resolved that the Government should
issue Proclamation declaring all persons p-
rates entering under Davis Commission, and be
dealt with as such, and Immediately blockade
every Southern port. $4,000 was subscribed
at the meeting in aid of volunteers. They ap-
pointed committee to take up Government
Stock Delegates from l6 Life Insurance COM
panies met to-day and recommended to several
Boards TO assume the risk of the assured enter
ing upon naval and military service. The Even
ing Post learns from reliable source that JEFF
ferson Davis, at the head of Confederate army,
is within "a hours march of Washington.
Baltimore, A o'clock, P. NJ, April l9th-A
town meeting has been called for A O'Clock. 1t
is said that l2lives have been lost and several are