Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-08-01
From WnshInrlon.

Washington July 25.-It has been known to
| the military authorities ever since Col Davis
cavalry expedition to Beaver Dam, that the
enemy were sending some of its best troops,
among them the divisions of Longstreet Ewell
and Hill, to join Jackson between Gordonsvlle
| and Staunton. 1t is not believed, however, that
Jackson's whole force there numbers more than
10000 men. His purpose is thought to be to
push up the valley of the Shenandoah, and if
practicable, invade Maryland.
A German printer boy, who has been a year
getting from New Orleans by way of Richmond
to his friends in the loyal States arrived here to-
day. He worked several months at printing in
Richmond, and being suspected was thrown in
to Jail, but finally escaped. He says the Ger
mans of the South to a man for the Union
He estimates the number of fighting men at
Richmond at 10000, at the outside and confirms
the report derived from other sources, that four
divisions (Longstreet's Ewells Hills and Jack
son's) are stationed along the railroad from
StauntOn to Gordonsville and at Louisa Court
House, under command of Stonewall Jackson
numbering in all, in his opinion, $4,000 men;
but it is improbable that these divisions average
10000 after the severe fighting on the Chicka-
hominy; 10000 is nearer the mark. Their pick
cts extend to New Market and their course ap-
pears to be up the Shenandoah.
| Washington, July 26.-The President has is
sued proclamation, in conformity to the 9th
section of the act of Congress to suppress ipsur-
] itCilOl. puilsu lItdSOn ana rebellion, TO seize
and confiscate the property of rebels" &C., warn
ing all to cease participating in aiding, connten-
anclng, or abetting rebellion, on pain of forfeit
ures and seizures as provided in this act
Washington, July 25.-Commodore Porter
of the Mortar iotilla, arrived here this morning
via Fortress Monroe, a fact, which is considered
of significant importance.
The Navy Department has learned that our
blockading fleet recently captured the Tubal
Cain, a large iron clad steamer off Charleston
She was attempting to run the blockade and is
heavily laden with arms and ammunition She
was ordered to New York.
Washington, July 26.-The Charleston Mer-
curry states that the steamers Nashville and
Kate, which recently brought valuable cargoes
OF arms and ammunition into Southern port
have succeeded in making their way out to sea,
in spite of the blockading squadron at that
point where they escaped
The Richmond Enquirer contains the follow
ing; twenty-five pieces of artillery, part of the
30 pieces taken by the British from the Russians
at the battle of Inkerman, and presented to the
| Confederacy by British merchants, brought over
IN the Nashville, have arrived at Macon. They
bear evidence of having seen service With
some alterations they will hereafter speak for
themselves in manner highly creditable.-
Some 30 pieces more are expected at the same
place."
| Washington July 29.-Lieut Rogers of the
y. 5. steamer Huntsville, reports that on the
10th off Abaco Island he fell in with the British
schooner Agnes of Nassau from Harbor Island.
without papers. He sent her to Key West for
adjudication. A later report from the same Off
Ger says that July 2lst he had captured the reb-
el steamer Reliance, Just out from Dobay Bar.
J Ga, and bound to Nassau with 234 bales of Sea
Island Cotton. The Reliance was commanded
by Lieut. Gladdng formerly Of the U. s. Navy.