Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-02

assume an important military command.
Wheeling, Va, May Meeting Of mer-
chants of this city held to-day, TO determine
what action should be taken in regard to
renewal of the State license which expired
yesterday. Committee appointed to DAFT
resolutions. Meeting adjourned until TO-
morrow. Feeling was strongly in opposi-
tioD to renewal. Some expressed determin-
alton to close their stores rather than pay
tribute to the Southern Oonfederacy.
Washington, May Especial 10 World
says, arrangements have been made for the
resumption of travel by rail via Baltimore
and York, Pa. All southern journals receiv-
ed to day state that large numbers of troops
are gathering there, and the free negroes
are being impressed into the service
Nearly every portion Of Washington and
District is connected by telegraph. Letters
received to-day from Paris state that the
French Government is fully posted on
American affairs, and no sympathy is felt
for the Confederate States.
Contrary TO often reported rumors, it is
reliable that martial law will not be pro-
claimed here unless there shall be reason
for it which certainly does not now exist
Among the unfounded reports to-day was
one that the War Department had received
a despatch stating that the Confederate
States troops were concentrating in Virgin
ia for an immediate raid on Washington
Military men have no fears on that subject.
Orders have been issued to commanders
Of regiments and independent companies TO
make reports TO head quarters of the do
psrtment at Washington, stating among
other things, the strength of their respective
commands; character of their arms, supply
of ammunition; degree of proficiency in the
drills and the character of the same; ifthey
understand the drill as skirmishers; if they
have practiced at the target, and the range
and proficiency thereof; if they have the
manuel of the bayonet exercise. They will
also state their ability to take the field; as
to camp and garrison; equippage and organ
ization of their commissary, quarter master
and medical departments. Commanders
8 will be held accountable for the want of
good discipline. The articles of war will
be read to the respective commands on the
Sabbath, at the inspection before going to
church; and they will be governed by the
regulations for the army of the U. S.
A leave of absence for three months has
been granted Col. King, the minister to
Rome, to enable him to command the Wis
consin volunteers. Also to Carl Schurz,
minister to Spain, who proposes to COM
pany of cavalry.
Baltimore May Judge Bond Of the
Criminal Court charged the Grand Jury this
morning. He called attention particularly
to the attack of the mob on the military on
the 10th April, that the guilty ores might
be brought to punishment.
Judge Bond said 1t is your duty, Gentlemen,
under the solemn oath you have taken impair
TALLY to enquire into these occurrences, and pre-
sent such persons as bore part in the riot. The
very existence of society depends upon your
fnithful discharge of this duty. You will in
quire whether there was preconcert and prepar-
alton, and by whom. You are bound to present
those who aided in obstructing the Railroad and
prevented the safe march of the troops, and as
sisted in impeding their passage. At the same
time it is yOnr duty to inquire whether any Of
our own citizens were, without justification or
provocation, fired upon and killed.
Besides the loss of life the violence done to
property; the breaking into stores; the assuming
of unlawful authority; the irregular and illegal
arming of troops, and the attempt by organiza-
tons unknown to the law TO usurp the lawful
Government also deserve your attention, The
Judge concludes, that the potent voice of law
should be heard above the din of strife, else all
security and stability is gone, and there viii 5ss
nothing left of our social frame worthy of an
effort to preserve.
After the crowd had left the Custom
House to-day man named George Lemon,
in the uniform Of the Maryland Guards de-
liberately cut down the American Flag
which fell into the arms of bystander.-
He was Immediately arrested by deputy
sheriff, and with some difficulty saved from
the wrath al the few Union men who were
present, and conveyed to police station, to
await examination. The Guard it is said,
will expel the offender.
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