Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-05-31
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lower part of Prince George Co, Md says re-
cruits for the Confederate army are being car
ried across the Potomac.
A battery of the celebrated Whitworth guns,
IL Founders, with ammunition and carriages
complete, has Just arrived in this city as pre-
sent from patriotic Americans abroad. Each
one of the guns bears the following ncripton:
" From loyal Americans in Europe to United
States Government, 1861"
l am authorized to state that there are now
250,OOO men under arms in the pay of the Uni
ted States Government These are equipped,
or will be by Saturday night.
(Herad's Correspondenee)
Baltimore, May 23.-Two persons are now
under examination here charged with treason in
enlstng and sending troops from Baltimore to
join the Confederate army. 1000 such troops
have left Baltimore up to this time; but it was
not certain that the prisoners had any hand in
the enlistment.
The Norfolk Register pronounces the state
ment that there are 800 Indians of North Caro-
lima in arms at Norfolk, to be false.
-Four more cannon were put in position
at Point of Rocks last night. Troops
passed through Baltimore to-day en- route
for Washington. Among them were two
Ohio regiments from Philadelphia.
New York, May 24,-The steamer Cham
pion brings Savanna papers Of the 2lst. 1t
was rumored that vessels of war were fitting
out by the rcvolutionists at Carteagena to
convey 1000 troops 10 Aspinwal to take
possession of the State of Panama. The
final success of the revautionists is regard
ed certain. It's reported that the British
Admiral had declared he wouldn't respect
! the proper blockaders Of the New Grena-
dian ports, but open them to British COM
mcrce
Washington, May 24.-As was supposed
would be the case, late last night several
regiments with the New Jersey and Michi-
gan Brigades, Ellsworth Zouaves and dis
trict militia crossed into Virginia, the Va.
pickets having been previously driven in by
the advanced guard. One of the regiments
took the road leading TO Fairfax Court
House, about 20 miles from Washington,
while another one, the Jersey, stopped at
the forks, mile from the long bridge,
awaiting orders. An advance into Virgin
ia was also made from another point, name
ly, at tho mouth of the Potomac aaueduct
at Georgetown. The 9TH New York regi-
ment was among the troops, and after sew
eral hours march occupied point between
the bridge and Columbia Springs on the
line of the Washington and Alexandria
Railroad District troops returned to Wash
ington this a. m.
From 6Ooo to 10000 troops were sent
over into Virginia this a. m. Firing was
heard occasionally by the driving in of the
Virginia pickets. At o'clock, a. m. the
New York Zouaves, 14th and Goth and
Jersey regiments held Alexandria, while
Arlington heights are occupied by severa |
regiments.
The entrance into Alexandria was atten-
ded by an event which has cast a deep
gloom over this community. Col Ellis
worth, who had hauled down tho secession
flag from the Marshall House, was soon
afterwards shot by concealed foe. His
dead body has been brought to tho Wash.
ington navy yard. Accounts arc some
what contradictory, but there is no doubt
of the fact.
A man named jackson, who shot Col.
Ellsworth was instantly put to death some
say by both bullet and bayonet. When
the Federal troops reached Alexandria the
Virginia soldiers fired at them and fled.
Visitors to that city say the scenes were
intensely exciting. Federal vessels were
in the meantime before Alexandria. 1t
seems to be true that body of Federal
troops has advanced to Fairfax, G. H., to
take possession ofthe Orange & Alexandria
q Manassas Government Railroad, with a
view of interceptng the advance of Virgin
troops towards Alexandria from Richmond
and other points.
Nearly 5000 troops arrived at Washing
ton yesterday.
Ten o'clock, a. MT is reported as the
Virginia troops retreated from Alexandria,
one of them was killed by return fire from
the Federal forces.
There is prospect Of capturing the fu-
gitives.
Among the forces sent over to Virginia
were two batteries and two companies of
artillery.
The news of the death of Col. Ellsworth
was not generally known throughout Wash
ington until 10 o'clock to-day. The excite
meut was intense, especially among the
military, who expressed the greatesl impa-
tience and desire to be sent over to Virginia.
From a spy glass view Of Alexandria, the
stars and stripes are floating from various
points.
Three hundred troops from North Caro-
lima arrived at Richmond last Monday
night, and are now stationed near Old
Point Comfort. They are to be followed
by 500 moro in day or two from the same
direction, making full regiment of 1000
men.
1900 Tennessee troops arrived at Rich
mond on Tuesday.
The Camp opposite Wiliamsport, M. D.
is being reinforced and the construction OF
batteries on the heights on the Maryland
side is still being carried on with vigor
New York, May 24.-The news of the
death of Col. Ellsworth created intese ex-
citement here. Regret at his loss is min
gled with general feeling that he must
be avenged.
ST. Louis, May 24.wwTho State troops
at jefferson City, numbering about 1000
were ordered to disband yesterday by Gen,
Price. At first they refused to obey, but
it is believed they will quietly disperse and
return 10 their homes.
! A 10 inch howiIzer, 800 rounds of cart.
ridge, ball, shell and canister were shipped
from tho arsenal yesterday for Cairo
Washington, May 24.-There was intense ex.
element created here by the assassination OF
| Col Ellsworth Bells are tOlliDp crane or