Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-06-07
Last Nights Dispatches.



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Commercials Washington Despateh)
Washington, June 8.-Col. Cummings,
Of tho World newspaper, has been appoint
cd Brigadier General prior TO an appoint
ment as Quartermaster General.
A large quantity Of letters received here
destined for the South have been stopped.
(Eveuing Pos, Specially
Marshal Bonnafont, of Baltimore, has be-
gun thorough work against the Maryland
rebels. Yesterday large quantities Of pow
der and other contraband; also considera-
bic amount Of specie, evidently intended
for the rebels were seized and put in a safe
place. Government has approved of tho
Marshal's acts.
Two brass guns belonging to tho New
York 9TH regiment wero found to-day on
board a rebel schooner at Alexandra, the
Captain CT which refused to hoist the fed
eral flag, when a member Of the N. Y. 9th
regiment shot him in the head.
Secretary Seward remarked this morning,
that he expected to hear very soon Of sharp
work at Harper's Ferry.
Before closing the postal communication
in rebsliOus States, the Department sent
circulars to all Southern postmasters in
forming them Of the intended suspension.
Large numbers have replied expressing
loyalty TO the Government.
Several of the three months troops in
Virginia are to be removed and replaced by
three years volunteers.
A citizen from Baltimore says he saw
and conversed with Gen. Beauregard at
Manassas Junction last Sunday.
1t is understood here that the rebels have
sent secret agents to Brazil to form an ALI
ance with that power
| New York, June 6.-The ship Desoto
from Havana has arrived. Sugar advan-
ced half real per arrobe.
The Chamber of Commerce has resolved
to present suitable medal to each and all
of Major Anderson's and Lieut.. Slemmer's
commands at Forts Sumter and Pickens.
The City of Washington brought moro
Whitworth Rifled Cannon for the Govern
ment from loyal citizens of Europe.
A despatch to the Tribune says those
who witnessed tho firing from Newport
News with good glasses, believe shells from
the Harriet Lane took effect within the
works, and cars were seen to move of, il is
conjectured, with the dead. The battery
has 10 or II guns. The Harriet Lanes
purpose was merely to feel their fire, and
determine the character of the work. She
received one shot through her bulwarks
from rifed gun.
There is another battery short distance
further up the James river and it is evi
dently the purpose of the rebels to fortify
the shore at various points, fearing that Gen.
Butler may land forces on that side of the
river with view Of commanding the rear
of Norfolk, and cut off Railroad communica-
with the south and Richmond.
Large numbers of laborers are engaged
in throwing up Notifications in the neigh
borhood of Pic Point.
Washington, June Additional troops
have been ordered to Chambersburg, indi-
eating an early advance on Harper's Ferry.
Probably an action will take place to-mor-
row.
Measures have been taken to ascertain
how many of the three months men
will remain during the war The result
will decide the administration relative to
calling out new levy.
There seems no doubt that Beaurcgard
is preparing for an advance upon Alexan-
dria.
Suspension Bridge, June 6.-The steam
er Maid of the Mist passed down through
the rapids at 8 o'clock, p. M, under sus-
pension bridge. She lost her smoke pipe
below the bridge, otherwise is apparently
safe. There was great excitement at the
time.
Washington, June 6-The cavalry com
pany captured at Alexandria took the oath
of allegiance to the Government to-day, and
we're released.
The Monticello is nearly ready for sea-
All the other steamers here have steam up
ready to depart at moments notice.
Scranton, Penn, June 6.-The banking
house of Gillespie, Pierce q Co., was enter
ed by burglars last night, and 81, 900 taken.
They first entered the dwelling house of one
of the partners and got the keys from his
pocket $4,000 are offered for the appre-
hension of the burglars.