Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-17

and whose purpose recently communicated to
the Legislature has Just been responded 10 by
that body in the most unparalleled legislation,
having in direct view hostilities to the General
Government and cooperation with its enemies
In view OF these considerations, and your fail
ure to disperse in obedience to the Proclamation
OF the President, and ofeminant necessary State
policy and obligations imposed upon me by
instructions from Washington it is my duty to
demand, and | do hereby demand of you an
immediate surrender of your command, with no
other condition than that all persons surrender
ing under this demand shall be kindly and hu-
namely treated. Believing myself prepared to
enforce this demand, one-haf hours time will
be allowed for your compliance herewith
att- ' N. LYON.
Capt. I'd infantry commanding troops.
It is understood that Gen. Frost says this
letter was not received by him until his
camp was surrounded by U. S. troops. He
then replied that the encampment was or
organized under the law of the State, and
simply for organizing aud drilling volun-
teer militia of this military district; not ex-
pecting demonstration, was unprepared to
successfully resist attack, he therefore ac-
cepted the terms specified and surrendered
his command About 500 men then in
camp; large number being in the city on
leave, then laid down their arms and were
escorted to the city as prisoners of war.
A release on parole was rendered the
officers and troops providing they would
take oath not to take up arms again against
the U. s. Government, which they declined
on grounds that it implied they had already
taken arms against the Government, which
they disclaimed. Just before the troops
started for the city, and while the State
troops were drawn up between two lines of
volunteers, several rocks were thrown at the
volunteers and few pistol shots were fired
by the excited parties in the surrounding
crowd, which was composed of large mum
bers of citizens, including many women
One shot took effect in the leg of Captain
Blautwosky, and as he fell he gave the or
der TO fire, which was obeyed by some two
or three companies resulting in the death
of upwards of twenty persons including two
women and several children, and badly
wounding several others. The following
are the only names of those killed that can
be ascertained tonight w. Mcdowell,
Thomas A. Haven, N. Kuoblich, Emily
Summers. Probably fatally wounded -
Claiborne Wilson and Truman Wright.
Intense excitement exists in the city
Large bodies of men throngiug the streets.
Tho Democrat and Anzeger Offices been
threatened by mob but through the
promptness of the chief of police, all violent
demonstrations thus far have been prevent
ed. All the gun shops in the city are
guarded by armed police, and about two
hundred men have been detailed to protect
the Democrat and Anzeiger offices.
Baltimore, May 10.-Steam gun and 8
men were captured while going to Harper's
Ferry. One of the men was Dickinson the
inventor. They were sent to Annapolis
Washington, May 10.-The War Department
received a despatch tonight from Gen. Butler,
stating that he had seized the famous steam gun
built by Winnas of Baltimore who attempted
to send it to Harper's Ferry for the Virginfans,
Secretary Cameron replied: Compliments of
the Government to Gen. Butler and command.
Seize everything contraband being sent to the
rebels"
: Orders will be issued to arrest Winnas, who
if he is caught, will be treated summarly He
is the same who gave $50O,000 TO aid the Sc
cessionists in their work of treason.
Orders from the War department for the rig
OFOuS treatment Ol all OF dDeltofS, nave
been transmitted to every officer in commission
The President is receiving daily hearty re.
sponses from Tennessee, Kentucky. and Mary.
land. a Brigade from each of those States vii
soon be in the field
There is much anxiety about the result of the
| great Union Meeting at Wheeling on Monday
next. We have assurances here that they will
memorialize the Government for protection from
the rebels and put $4,000 men fully equipped in
! the field for the Union. anH eI aa7 fsi
! The Government is in constant receipt of Of
fers TO arm and carry private expeditions
against the seeded States. None of them will
/ be accepted. The Government does not propose
| to follow the piratical example of JEFF Davis.
! Sec. Cameron has received already proffers of
upwards of 10000 men, 10000 more than called
for. There is a great rush of Regiments to Sc
cure their acceptance for the war.
! Government scouts discovered this morning
about o'clock body of about 600 men leay-
ing Alexandria in the direction of Culpepper.
| They had several loaded wagons under guard
troops at Culpepper. 81, Il
! Advices from Frederick state that some foul
or five companies, numbering about 200 seces-
sionists, passed through that place last aighi
and took supper there, enroute to Virginia from
Baltimore. They were a squalid set.
Eighteen hundred Ohio troops recently en-
| camped at Lancaster, Pa. are on their way here
moving towards the Federal Capital.
Col. Bakers California Regiment has been ac.
cepted.
| st. Louis May ll.-Many conflicting rumor'
| prevail in relation TO the cause of the firing OF
crowd Of spectators at Camp jackson last eve
ming. Some say that rocks, brickbals and othe
missels were hurled at the volunteers, smashing
muskets, breaking limbs and otherwise wound
4 ing the soldiers while others assert the contrary
/ A respectable citizen, an eye witness, who stOoC
a few feet behind the troops that fired, state
| positively that no rocks were thrown and M
pistols were fired by the crowd. That the only
! proyocation given was abusive epithets launch
ed at the Germans in the ranks. 1t is known
! however that after the firing commenced, shot
i were returned by parties in the crowd, wound
ing several soldiers. II is understood that
thorough investigation of the matter has beer
/ ordered by Capt. Lyon, when the truth will b
known Several of the troops are already un
der arrest
The troops engaged in the capture Of Cam
Jackson We're the lst 2nd and 4th regiment
United States volunteers under Cuis. Blair, Bon
stein, zigel and Sputner and the I'd and 4th reg
iments United States reserve corps, formerly tn
Home Guard, under Coils. McNeal and Brown.
Capt Lyon was seriously, but not dangerous
ly wouuded-kicked by horse on the canl
ground. { s.,, ~r .,..ss ..sse
The United States troops are now in possess
ion of Camp jackson with all its equippage
tents, provisions, &c. The Pacific and Nonl
Missouri Railroad depots are occupied by th'
Volunteers. Much excitement exists in the city
but owing TO the efficiency Of the military anC
police corps, order prevails. Gen. Frost will