Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-17
tern vireinia Unionists. More money Is Yet to

come
Transport vessels passing up and down the
Potomac are armed with heavy guns, shotted
and primed, and instructed to fire at the first
sign of hostile demonstrations.
The war steamer Anacosta came up the river
last night She reports no batteries as yet err
ected on the right bank.
Alexandria is now said to be occupied by one
thousand rebels.
The people of Tennessee are to vote in July
next on the question of secession. The strug-
gle for the Union promises to be close and des-
perate, and may end in civil war between the
traitors and true men. Col, Campbell will be
the candidate for Governor, aud win take the
field against the secessionists.
There is to be a concentration of troops at
Fort Powhattan, on the James river, and at City
Point on York river.
Maj. Anderson left for the North this morning.
The Secretary Of the Treasury advertises for
proposals till the 2lst of May for the remainder
of the stock of the United States under the act
of February, amounting to S9,000000.
The Petersburg Express Of the 9th inst SAYS
that a Federal steam Tug has been cruising in
the vicinity Of Gloucester Point, York river, Va,
but being fired on by Virginia battery she left
the river.
Baltimore, May 11.--By an arrival from Old
Point Comfort we learn that that post is now
fully prepared TO resist any attack. -
Southern troops are concentrating in the vi
cinity of Norfolk. An Alabama regiment Of
100 men, and so cadets of the same State, had
just arrived and encamped in the vicinity OF
Fort Norfolk. The Virginians have now five
batteries erected in Norfolk harbor.
Washington, May 1.-THE President has is
sued a proclamation setting forth that insurrec-
ton exists in the State of Florida by which the
lives, liberty and property of loyal citizens are
in danger and it is deemed proper that all need
ful measures should be taken for the protection
of such citizens and all officers of the United
States in the discharge of their public duties.
The President directs the commander of the for
ces of the United States on the Florida coast, to
permit no person to exercise any Office or author
ity upon the Island of Key West, the Tortugas
or Santa Rosa, which may be inconsistent with
the law and civilization of the United States.
Philadelphia, May ia grand ovation was
given Col Anderson in this city to-day. He
was escorted to Independence Hall by the mill
tary where he held levee.
Annapolis, May 1.-THE Winnas Steam Gun
now guards the Viaduct at the Relay House.
A Baltimore paper stated that when the gun was
captured it was going out for practice. The
agent in charge of it admits it was on the way to
Harpers Ferry.
An attack was expected at Camp Butler night
before last.
Considerable cotton has accumulated at Old
Point Comfort which has been taken from rebel
vessels.
The Maryland quota of troops will be called
out Immediately after the Legislature adiourns.
There are already four regiments ready.
New York, May lit is said that negotia-
tions are pending for chartering the Great Eas-
tern for the United States service.
1t it reported that the Federal authorities took
possession of the Custom House at Alexandria.
No resistance was made.
Advces from Chill confirm the destruction of
Mendoza by an earthquake, with the loss of
5000 lives and E350,000,000 worth of property.
Special to the New York Times:
Frederick, May l1.-The Legislature of Ma
ryland will adjourn on Monday till the 4th of
June.
A lot of horses and cattle on cars enroute for
Baltimore, We're taken by the Virginia troops
near Harper's Ferry to-day.
The Union feeling in Western Virginia is dali
ly gaining ground.
New York, May lit has been decided up
on to keep two regiments encamped on the Bat
terry as aid to the Police in case of necessity.
The Nashville Banner of the Sth, says a ves-
sci arrived at New Orleans on Monday from
Europe with $4,000 stand of arms for the Con-
federate States. About so boxes of guns and
large amount of ammunition had reached Nash
vile from the South.
Chicago MAY 1.-THE Evening Journal says:
We have reliable information by gentlemen di-
rect from Memphis, Tennessee, to the effect that
there is a large body ofrebels near that city who
are mustered for an attack on some point n orth,
! supposed Cairo. Exact number not known, but
generally estimated at 100000 Respectable cit
liens of Memphis do not sympathise with them.
| Spies are kept constantly watching military op-
| eratons at the North. On four separate occas-
! ions they have manned and armed steamers for
an attack ON Cairo, but before they were to start
intelligence was received that made those in
command deem it safe to defer the enterprise.
Our informants further say that the rebels are so
impatient for fight that they threaten to start
off on their own account, ifnot lead soon TO the
field of action.
Fort Kearney, May ll.-The Pony Express
which left Sanfrancisco May lst, passed here to-
day The news of the Baltimore fight and the
Secession of Virginia had been received. The
Union feeling is manifesting itself every where.
The Collector of Sanfrancisco sympathises with
the South. A Secession flag over the United
States Marshal's Office has been hauled down.
1t is thought the Breckinrdge men, number
ing $4,000 or 10000, willfavor the Independence
of the Southern Confederacy.
Philadelphia May ll.--Col. Anderson viii
leave New York on Tuesday, a. M, for Louis
Vile via. the Pennsylvania road, passing through
Harrisburg, Pittsburg, Columbus and Cincinnati.
! St Louis, May l2.-The city has seen anoth-
er terrible tragedy. Last night about six o.
| clock, a large body of Home guards entered the
city through fifth street from the arsenal, where
they had been enlisted during the day and fur
nished with arms On reaching Walnut street
troops turned westward, a large crowd lining
pavement to witness their progress. AT corner
Of fifth street parties among the spectators began
shouting, Kissing and otherwise abusing the
companies as they passed, and boy about four
teen years of age discharged pistol into this
ranks. Part of the rear company Immediately
| turned and fired upon the crowd, and the whole
column was instantly in confusion, breaking
their ranks and discharging muskets down the
own line and among. the people on the side
walks. The shower of balls for a few minutes
was terrible, the bullets flying in every direc
ton, entering doors and windows ofpTivate res
licences, breaking shutters, tearing ratings, anC
even smashing bricks in the third story. TIL,
utmost confusion and CONSERVATION prevailed
spectators flying in all directions, and but fo
the random firing of the troops, Scores Of peopl,
must have been killed. AS most of the firfnG
was directed down their own ranks, the troop
suffered most severely, four Of their number be
ing instantly killed and several wounded. Jer
! Ty Switzlan, river Engineer, John Goroin, ans
VIM. Cady, all citizens, killed. Charles II
| Woodward was wounded in the shoulder, ant
his entire arm will have to be aInputated. Jer
enliah Godfrey, working in the garden of Nj
\ Cozzens, received three Minnie balls in his DO
dy. Mr.. Dayy, ankle shattered; James F, Welsl
badly shot in the foot and several others les
severely wounded. Mr. Matthews received
bullets and his daughter was struck with spen
ball, Only one of the soldiers John Dick,
German, has been recognized.
Immense crowds Of people filed the street
after the occurrence. Most Intense indignation
is expressed against the Germans. Mayor Pay
lOr addressed the excited crowd, and induce.