Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-04-19


morrow.
New Orleans, l7Lh.-On Sunday last, tho
Star Of the West was still off Indianola.--
The Empire and Mohawk left on Friday
evening with troops on board. Their des-
tination is unknown. Six other companies
Of U. s. troops, under Majors Smith and
Sibley are at Green Lake, near Indianola,
waiting for more companies from the upper
frontier. Maj. Rhett has resigned and Of
fered his services TO the Southern Confed-
eracy.
New Orleans. 17th.-Active prcpara-
tions are mvking here for the defense of the
city. Everything, in the way of military
matters making progress. Subscription
books for Confederate loan were opened to-
day. The rush of subscribers is very great
The Convention at Mesilla, (Arizonia) on
the 10th was wasnumerously attended. Herbert,
Texas Commissioner, was cordially well
coined. Resolutions were adopted, endors-
ing the notion of the seeded States that
Arizonia's interests are with the South
that she desires TO become the Territory of
the Southern Confederacy, and that she
will not recognize nor obey Lincon's Ad-
tlllulSNIhbOus w CSlGII hIlLOuld ID uIlculy
in favor of the movement. A vote will be
taken on the resolutions on the second
Monday in April.
Michigan City, 17th.--Laryo aud enthu
siastic Union meeting held last night.
Democrats and Republicans unit for Con-
stitution and the Union. Strong anti-se
cession resolutions adopted, denouncipg all
as traitors, whose voices are not heard in
favor of sustaining the Government. Sa-
utes were fred in honor of the stars and
stripes, which were displayed in all parts Of
the city. A volunteer company was organ
lied, immed lately, and the man who first
signed the roll is one of our most promi-
nent clergymen.
Cincinnati, April 1.-THE printers of this
city intend organising company to join Capt.
Wilson's regiment They had meeting yes
terday to take the initiatory steps.
New York, April l6th.-The bill appropria-
ting $500000 to arm our State has passed both
houses of the Legslature-only two Nays in the
Senate. 1t will doubtless be promptly carried
into effect
Philadelphia, April l6th.-The Second Regi-
ment consisting Of 1000 men, rendered their SER
vices to the Government. They are Irishmen:
Baltimore, April 16th.-Gov. Hicks thinks
maryland SnOulu MAINTAIN Lne SdIle pOSlllOn dS
hitherto. That she should protect the Federal
Capital and Government and stand by the I'm
ton. The excitement is rapidly progressing.
Washington, April 16th.-Seventy tons of
grape and shell sent to Georgetown to be used
against an attack on Washington.
Boston, April l6th-Companes armed, LOO
strong. The Government requisition for troops
will be filled next week. steamer has been
chartered to convey Rhode Island troops to
Washington.
Lancaster, Pa, April 15th.-The volunteer
ing is brisk. The Judges and members of the
bar, after a speech by Hon. Thaddeus Stevens,
renewed the oath to support the Constitution
There was call for a meeting on Wednesday.
Ex-President Buchanan exhibits intense in
terest in the news from the South, and is partic-
ipating in the expression of determination to
sustain the Government.
Marietta, April l5th.-The "Union Blues" of
Marietta tonight voted to tender their services,
through their Captain, Frank Buell., to the Gov
ernor of Ohio to aid in suppressing rebellion,
whenever and wherever found within the boun-
daries of the United States
Circleville, April 15th.-The citizens of Cir
cleville, in response to the Presidents Proclama-
ton, have raised $4,000 toward arming and
equipping a volunteer company, subject to the
call of the Governor of this State.
Chillicothe, April l5th--The Harrison Guards,
Capt. Gilmore, numbering 100 men, have ten
dered their services to the Governor, and are
prepared to march without delay.
Hartford, Conn, April l7.-Large meet
ing held The banks rendered the Govern
ment 100000 for arming the troops
Regiments will be organized in day or
two to respond to the call of the Govern
ment.
New York, April 16.-Special reports
states authorittatively that Maj. Anderson
implicitly obayed instructions at Sumter.
1t is reported that Meigs with Sappers and
Miners have gone to Fort Pickens. The
Times prints an extract from letter dated
Milton, Florida, 20 miles from Pensacola,
of the llth, which states that 10000 men
we've before Fort Pickens, determined 10
make an attack tonight. A postscript to
the letter at o'clock in the evening says:
Heavy cannonading has been heard for the
past four hours at Pensacola.
The Herald says: The Charleston cor.
respondent of the Times was saved by the
British Counsul protecting him, and threat
ening to send for the British feet if not
released, as he was an English subject. He
was Immediately released and furnished
with passtort.
Reports from Virginia tonight are that
it is impossible to pass the Secession Or
dinance, and that vote had been taken,
showing majority against ii.
Charleston, April 17.-Some excite
ment exists here about tho secession of Vir--
ginia. If she secedes it is supposed troops.
will be sent from South Carolina to Virginia..
but none will go before.
Private intelligence asserts that Presi-
dent Davis intends to take command of the
operations at Pensacola.
The Iron Battery Oh Comming's Pbint
is being taken down to-day. Guns and
rifed cannon are to- be removed 10 forts
commanding tho channel. The work at
tearing down and. clearing out al Fort
Sumter continues.
Montgomery, April l7.-Charleston has.
taken 100000 of the lean at par, $780,
900 was paid in cash. Now Orleans took
$27O,0oo at par aud. the people are not
done subscribing at either place. Mobile
took 100000 All taken by small bid
ders. Capitalists hold of till tomorrow.
Oswego, April ls.-The 4stI, regiment
havo rendered their services to. the govern
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