Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31

the next day and drove away tbe Union men
| The rebels are said to Be concentrating fotcb.
about IA miles below Alexandria for an attack
Adviees from Culpepper stato that the rebel
are determined to make an effort to dislodge the
Federal iroops.
special 20 Commercial. rnnr
Several bridges have been destroyed By Fed
| to Leeabufp TlT II
New York, May 9s.---Amone the Arpo,s pus-
sengers was Mr.. Judd, Minister to Prussia
The Great Eastern took out l94 passengers.
Col. Aliens regiment ernbarked on steamer
Ariel for Fort Monroe. nrlJ t raf 7
Leavenworth, May 25.-The United State
forces from the Indian country west Of Kansas
comprising & companies of cavalry, and Eve Of
infantry, under command Of Lieut.. Col. Emery,
are within few days march Of this city, with
all necessary means Of transportation and plen-
ty of subsistence.
On the Texas frontier they made a rapid ret
rogade march, captured IS Texans who had been
dogging the troops some time They were held
prisoners one day and then discharged. e
The regiment Of Kansas volunteers for years
service, il being mustered. 1t is not known By
State military authorities whether any three
ment.
+. F. Conway has been nominated for re-
election to Congress from this State.
Washington, May 25.--The President, while
accompanying the remains of Col Ellsworth TO,
the cars, was informed by a carrier Of stirring
hostilities on the Virginia side. Gen. Mans.
field was similarly advised, and this was the
foundation of the military movements here
to-day. A dense smoke was meanwhile seer,
on the line of Arlington Heights, and cannona-
ding was heard. The latter, however, were fu-
neral minute guns--the former probably from
camp fires.
The troops now have been ordered to hold
themselves in readiness TO march at a moments
notice. The utmost watchfulness on the part
of the military authorities to guard against the
approach Of the secessionists is everywhere
manifested. II
The steamer Yankee arrived to-day from For
tress Monroe. She brings the report that Gen.
Butler yesterday captured Sewell's Point with
a loss of 81 killed and wounded. The enemy
lost between 300 or 400 killed and wounded.
Many prisoners were taken, perhaps 600.
On Thursday evening the enemy's piekets
near the Fortress were surprised and 300 taken
prisoners.
No doubt skirmishes took place between the
Federal and secession pickets near Arlington
Heights to-day.
Baltimore, May 25.--A large body of troops
came over the Northern Central Railroad this
evening for Washington.
Louisville, May 25.--Nearly all the flags here
and at Jeffersonville are flying at half-rnast in
consequence of the death Of Col. Ellsworth
Mollie Jackson won the best three mile race,
with full weights, ever made in America at the
Woodlawn course to-day. Time, 5.3516, 5.343<
and 5.2S2<. Sherwood was a good second
The Border State Convention meete at Frank
fort on Monday.
New Orleans, May 25.-The brig Anglia from
Vera Cruz 18th inst, with $4,000 in specie, ar
rived here to-day. Letters say that gold is Ia
ken from the waters Of the Muletengo dggings.
Very rich discoveries have been made, and there
is great excitement in consequence. Business
dull. Texas advices furnish very glowing ac-
counts Of the grain crop prospect
Over 5000 more troops 20 to Virginia to-
night.
Parkersburg, Va May 26.-The News, Sc
cesson sheet, was completely demolished on
Friday night by crowds of Union men.
Marietta o. May 26.--We have the follow
ing election returns from Western Virginia.
Majorties for the Union: Berkeley county, 700;
Harrison, 1000; jackson, 400, Writ, 300; Dod-
deridge, $50; Barbour, $50; Taylor, 200; Ma
rion. 450; Wetzel, 1; Mason, LOO; Cobbell, $50;
Kanawaha, 1900 Wayne, 800 and Preston, 500
New York, May 26.-Steamer Philadel-
phia arrived from Fort Pickens l4th, bring
ing Lient. Slemmer and command, also sew
eral women and workmen; all quiet there.
Col Brown commands the Fort. Health Of
returned men bad from over work and ex-
posure. F
Philadelphia, May -Hagerstown ad-
vices say track torn up both sides Harper's
Ferry. 10000 secessionists there. Rein
forcements expected hourly at Williams
lport. Provisions scarce, and troops with
out tents.
Washington, May 2e.-Postal service to
be discontinued in seeding States after Fri
day, May Slst.
Quantity of arms and,amunition found in
Alexandria stored in the theatre. All per.
sons carrying concealed weapons have been
arrested. enc
Baltimore, May 100000 men now at
FIT Monroe. Quaker city has arrived with
prize bark Wiufred for Richmond from Rio,
laden with coffee.
Gen. Butler made reconnaissance between
James and York rivers. Three fugitives
were brought in by pickets. Major Cary
with flag Of truce demanded their return un-
der fugitive slave law. Gen. Butler inform
ed them under circumstances he considered
them coutraband of war, and had set them
to work inside the fortress. Col. Mollary
the owner, was politely informed that as
soon as he took the oath of allegiance TO the
United States, the property should bo re-
turned to him.
Washington, May 27.--The mails for the
South are made up here, and prior to the
first of June will if possible, be got to their
destination via the west. The Treasury
Department Immediately after the opening
of the proposals on Saturday commenced
by informing the successful bidders of the
result. The Secretary accepted all bids for
bonds placed at s5 and upwards, and
awarded the remainder to tho bidders for
the Treasury Noies at or above par, There
were available of the Bonds $6,753,ooo,
and of the Treasury Notes $2,24i,oo ia'
New York. May 27th.-The steamship Etna
arrived. The following is the q a-'t
Proclamation of Queen victoria.
| Whereas, We are happily at peace with all
Sovereign Powers and States. and whereas hoa-
tilities have unhappily commenced between the
Government of the United States and certain
states styling themselves the Confederate States
of America; and whereas We being at peace with
the Government of the United Stctes have de-
clared our Royal determination TO maintain
strict and impartial neutrality in the contes
between said contending parties; We therei0Tl
thought fit, by and with the advice of our Priv
Council TO issue our Royal Proclamation, anC
we hereby warn all our loving subjects, and al
persons whatever, entitled to our protection
that if any of them shall presume in contemp
of this proclamation, and of our high displeaanrS
To do any acts inteTrogatOry of their duty a.
subjects Of neutral Sovereign in said contest
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