Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-29

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mercial from the chaplain of the list Ohio dated
Fort Donelson, 25th, says: "The rebels under
Woodward, the same that took Clarksville, made
an attack on the Fort, but were repulsed with
the loss of 30 killed and wounded. Col. Wood
wards horse was killed under him. His saddle
and pistols are now in our possession. The reb-
els sent a flag of truce previous to the attack,
demanding the surrender. The question was
put to the officers and every man voted "No
| The enemys force consisted of 450 infantry, 335
cavalry and two field pieces The Fort was un-
der command of Major Hart with four companies
of the list Ohio Col. Rodney Mason g regiment.
The Commercials Lexington despatch saws
There is no occasion for alarm about Gen. Nor
gan's position. A courier Just arrived reports
no fear of starvation. The rebels are $4,000
strong in front and 10000 in the rear command
ed by Generals Bragg, Floyd and Kirby Smith.
Cassius M. Clay left to-day with his brigade
Gen. Wilson is relieved by Lew Wallace and
viii take the field. Colonel Chas. Anderson,
of the 93d Ohio, is appointed commander ofthis
post A Negro brigade, to repair roads. leaves
Tomorrow. Gen. James S. Jackson late Com
gresham I'd District here takes the field inn
lmediately."
The Gazette's Frankfort despatch SAYS an ar
rival from the mountains brings more cheering
news. Gen. Morgan has repulsed large force
| of rebels on the other side of the Gap, and has
provision and forage enough for 80 days There
| is no danger. Col. Garrard has had several
skirmishes with the enemy repulsing them
| every time.
New York, Aug. 2l.-A special to the Trib-
une says: In justice to all parties it seems pro-
per TO state the following, which we hear from SO
many sources that it can no longer be consider
ed State secret:
Two or three weeks ago the President laid be-
fore his Cabinet proclamation of emancipation,
abolishing slavery on the first of next December
| If the rebellion should not be crushed, and ask
ed the opinion Of his ministers touching the pro-
priety of issuing it. All but twO-Secretary
Smith, We believe, being absent-approved
Secretaries Seward and Blair however oppos-
ed it with all their might andth result is it did
not appear. 1t is understood the subject came
up at more than one Cabinet meeting, but Sew
ard and Blair remained a resolute minority.
The well known literature, w. H. Hurlburt
whose detention by the rebels caused no little
stir nearly year ago has escaped from Rich
mond, and reached this city yesterday.
Special to the World says II is openly as
serted by the Emancipationists that the long po-
litical struggle is drawing TO a close, and that
the President overbone by the pressure bro't
upon him, will issuea decree giving freedom to
ali slaves and that before the 18th Of September.
indianapolis, Aug ga man named Jno.
w. Garrett, formerly resident Of this city, was
arrested last night, having in his possession
$335,O00 IN confederate notes Garrett held a
receipt from Adams Express Co. for 1875 in
money sent 10 d. r. Ramsey, Philadelphia,
who is supposed to be engrayer Of the eonfed-
crate money.
New York, Aug. 2s.--A special to the Post,
dated Washington 23d, says: The bounties TO
be paid by the government 10 the new volun-
teers already amounts to $7400000. The pay
ments are made as rapidly as possible--ths
Treasury suspending all other paynents for the
time in order TO expedite thework.
Tho Post says that letters have been received
| 10 thiscity to-day which statas that consider.
able part Of the army which still remaped iu
Western Virginia, would arrive in Washington
to-day under Gen. Cox. 1t is also rumored
that Western troops are passing into Firginia
by way of Harper's Ferry.
The lIlth New York, 35th Massachusetts and
18th Connecticut, passed through to-day f0
Washington. diss 2 $40
New YoFk, Aug. 25.--rhe steamer st. Maryl
from New Orleans 17ths arrived this P. NJ Tn,
health OF the city Is good. Weather very hot.
Among the passengers is Count De Mejar
French Consul
Frankfort Ky, Aug. 26.--on Sunday nigh
Capt. AL. ohiles Of the Danville Home Guards
with sixty-two men, overlook and surprised
three bundled armed rebels. who were on theil
way to Dixie The fight took place about twelve
o'clock at night on John Shelbys farm, about
I five miles south Of Danvile, The enemy were
eompletely roeted, losing killed mortally
wounded. and 30 horses. Capt. 0hiles is in hot
pursuit.
Chicago. August 27.--On Saturday last a
train Of cars on the Memphis and Charleston
railroad, when three miles beyond Courtland,
was attacked by guerrillas, numbering 400.--
They destroyed the train which was In charge OF
a detachment Of the 42d Illinois Eight rebels
were killed. Federal loss, two wounded and
missing.