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Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1864-11-12
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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
The ENROLMENT Act Pas.ed.

The Senate and House adopted the report o.
the Conference Committee on the Enrolment
bill, and the act now awaits the signature of the
President TO become a law The vote ON the
passage of the bin in the Senate was twenty.
six to sixteen. The House amendmeet of the
Communication clause, fixing the rate of three
hundred dollars, is retained. All persons en-
rolled, as subject to draft, are to form but one
class the limit of age being from twenty to for
ty-fve years. All able-bOdied black men be-
tween these ages are to be enrolled; if slave
belonging to loyal man shall be drafted, the
latter is to receive a certificate thereof and a
bounty of 500. and the former is to become
free. Free men of color who may be drafted
or who volunteer are to be credited to the quo
ta of their district. The exemptions are reduc-
ed to the following narrow limits: ''Such as are
rejected as physically or mentally unfit for ser
vice; all persons actually in the military or ma
val service Of the United States at the time of
the draft; and all persons who have served in
the military or naval service two years during
the present war and been honOrably discharged
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
NATIONAL UNION oONvFNTIoN.


The Union National Committee metat Wash
ington on the 22d inst, to select day for hold
ing National Union Convention, for the pur.
pose ofnominating candidates for President anc
Vice President of the United States to be sup.
ported by the Union party at the next Presiden.
tial election. The Committee was full, and en-.
tirely harmonious in their proceedings. Upon
consultation call was unanimously adopted
for the National Convention, in the following
terms:
ssThe undersigned, who, by original appoint
ment, or subsequent designation to fill vacan-
cless constitute the Executive Committee crea-
ted by the National Convention, held at Chica-
go on the 18th day of May, 1860, do hereby
call upon all qualified voters, who desire the
unconditional maintenance of the Union, the
supremacy of the Constitution, and the COM
plete suppression of the rebellion, with the
cause thereof by vigorous war and all apt and
efficient means, 10 send delegates to a Conven-
tion to assemble at Baltimore. on Tuesday.
June 9TH, 1864. at u o clock noon, for the pur-
pose Of presenting candidates for the offices of
President and Vice President of the United
States
Each State having Representative in Con-
gress shall be entitled to as many delegates as
shall be equal to twice the number Of electors
to which said State is entitled in the Electoral
College of the United States. -
A resolution was also adopted, inviting the
Territories and the District of Columbia osend
delegates, subject to the determination, by the
Convention, of their right to vote.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
American Credit Abroad.

A Washington letter says some of the
passengers by the late steamer from Eu-
rope, Just from the Continent, inform us
that the circulation of our popular five
twenty years stock in Germany and HoI-
land is rapidly extending from the bank
ing firms who imported the bonds from
New York, to the manufacturers and mer-
chants, of smaller capital, throughout the
country A naturalized citizeno of German
birth says that he was frequently congrat-
ulated upon the favor with which these
bonds are taken, on the high credit of the
United States, and the confidence felt that
we are coming out of our great struggle
against the rebellion, not only with sue
cess, but greatly increased strength of ma
terial resources. issl
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
rmporsaut order of Provost Mar-h-l Gene

ImPorsant Order of Provost MarsInsI Gene
The following order was received by Col.
Parrot, Provost Marshal for Ohio:
WAR DEPT PRovosT MARsHAL's OFFIeE,
WASHINGTON, February 9, 1864.
Colonel Ed,odrd A. PdrTot, United States Vol-
auteers, Columbus, Ohio;
Sir The quota of the State OF Ohio to Gil
the call of the President for 100000 men, and to
make up the deficiencies, is as follows: First
Congressional District, l,490; Second, 2, I47 /;
Third, 1923 Fourth, 205l; Fifth, LAS; Sixth,
LAS; Seventh, 2,ll1; Eighth, 1888; Ninth,
1850; TENTH 2,083; Eleventh, 1888; Twelfth,
2062; Thirteenth, 1892; Fourteenth, 1890;
Fifteenth, 1909; Sixteenth, 1899; Seventeenth,
I,765; Eighteenth, 2,044; Nineteenth, 2,I23
The following is the number of volunteers,
up to January 4. 1864, not heretofore credited.
The number of men drafted, paid communication.
and furnished substitutes, are all to be greeted,
and are TO constitute a still further deduction
from the above stated quotas
LIST District, 465; ID District, 25S, Sd District,
400: 4th District 44S; 5fh District, 500; 9th
District 1872; Tth District 1872; 9Th District, ,476;
9Th District, 54I; 10th District, l,I55; 1Ith Dis
triet l52; 18th District, l52; 18th District, 344
18th District, 593; 18th District, 663; 18th Dis
trict, 3l6; 18th District $40; 18th District, 684;
18th District 655.
The following gives the condition of account
with each District on the 18th of January, show
ing the original quota, the credits and defcien-
CIV at the time.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
slaves Helping Union Prisoners.

From our special Washington dispatch
of yesterday, containing an account of the
escape of our Union prisoners, we take the
following:
'sSome of Capt. Phelps party and 9TH
ers were pursued and fred upon. Ali Of
them kept out of the sight of whites, but
trusted implicitly the blacks, aadneUer had
their trast betrayed After the first Off
GERS had discovered themselves to the ne
groes and asked for food, on the Chicka-
hominy, the negroes orga'aized into relief
squads and searched the WOodS for the
twgitives, carrying them food from their scan
ty rdtioas, oad helping them IN every rag
az their posOer.
When shall we justly recognize the sub
lime heroism and generous devotion which
this despised black race exhibits in this
war? We ask the advocates of 'the Union
as it was" to say what they would have
done with these negroes Your theory
sends them bark to Slavery, and subjects
them to the vengeance of Rebel masters.
Dare you say you would doit ?--New York
Tribune .'se' -
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
From Florida.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-The following cores
pondence from Florida is published to-day:
Baldwin. occupied by our forces, is small
| town, eighteen miles from Jacksonville, on the
! Florida Central Railroad. There are not over
25 families in Jacksonville, all of whom claim to
be Unionists. The rebel forces of Florida are
about :, 800 strong and under General Finnegan.
The railroad is in running order, though the reb-
els had intended to take up the rails preparatory
to the abandonment of Florida.
BarbOurs station and Sanderson, the latter
forty miles from Jacksonville, and also on the
railroad, have been occupied. At the former
place skirmisb was had with, the rebels, in
which we had four killed and fifteen wounded.
Several buildings at SandersOn were in flames
on the arrival of our forces one of them contain
ing 5000 bushels of corn, and another2 900 bar
rels turpentine and rosn.
document was found at Sanderson, emanat-
ing from the chief commissary of the rebels,
which gives startling evidence oftheir desperate
condition. Beef and bacon are entirely exhaus-
ted throughout the South, and from all quarters
cries were arising for relief. i.-- @
Our forces subsequently advanced towards
Lake city, where the rebels were found in force,
and though we fell back to Sanderson, Finnegan
was terribly frightened, and evacuated the place
with 5000 cavalry and infantry. Lake city is
half way from ,Jacksonvileto Tallahassee. Fin
negan before leaving, carried off all of the rebel
property. ses EQF9tE EftfV
There was reason to believe that the enemy,
if he fights at all, will take position the left
bank of the Suwannee river, which is not forda-
BILE, and will have to be pontooned or bridged.
Up TO the 18th we had captured l3 cannon.
Late reports state that Beauregard was march
ing in force to Tallahassee, and Lake city was be-
ing garrisoned by Georgia troops.
OF the prisoners captured, about half take the
oath of allegiance.
The steamer st. Marys was to be raised be-
ing uniniured.
Our forces had captured and caused to be de-
stroyed over million and half dollars worth
of property.
Probably 200 bales of cotton will be procured
at Baldwin.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
Foreign News.

SANDY Hook, Feb. I9. +
The City Of Manchester has arrived with Aiv-
erpool dates to the Sd and Queenstown of the
4tb. Her advices are four days later.
News is highly important. An engagement
! lasting six hours had taken place between the
Danes and Germans, at Missunde The Danish
outposts were driven in by the Germans, but the
Danes repulsed their assault on the place.
| The Prussians lost 900 men in their attack
on Missunde. They used 76-pOunder guns.
The Austrians attacked BestOre one mile south
of Schleswig on the Sd inst The Danes held
their own.
An attack on the whole Danish line from Mis-
sunde TO Agel is expected TO take place to-day.
1t is asserted that England has offered TO guar
antee all that Austria and Prussia have demand
| ed of Denmark.
Times has the following telegraph:
ScHEAswIG, Feb. 3.-At A o'clock this after
noon the Austrians attacked the position Of Bes-
ton one English mile south of Schelswig The
Danish stood their ground with sharp fighting,
until dark.
The king of Denmark walked towards the
outposts.
NOcasualtier are known. The Danes lostione
field piece.
LATER.-The firing continues. Another at
tack is expected tomorrow. The wounded are
being brought in. -
LoNDoN, February 3.-The Evening Herald
received the following special telegram:
RENDEsBURG, February Yesterday the
Germans were repulsed four times and finally
retired.
| Thaws and rains have set in.
The London Shipping Gazette says that final
| ly war in Denmark has created suspension of
our operations with the Baltic &c.
PARIS, February 2.-The papers of this even
ing publish under rumor the news that the Da-
nish Government had protested against fortifi-
cations being erected by Austria near Peschie-
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
From Cairo.


The steamer Brown in the government service
burned at the landing at Columbus, Kentucky,
to-day. The boat and cargo was total loss.
Reliable information from South East Ten
nessee says refugees are leaving Tennessee and
Georgia by thousands -
Many of them are IN a starving conditions.
large number Of deserters from the rebel
army continue TO arrive at Chattanooga daily.
Confederate script is worth only five cents per
dollar.
CAIRO, Feb. 20.-An officer from Big Black
River reports that Just before reaching jackson
a skirmish cnsued between part of Gen. Sher-
mans forces and a body of 1000 or 5000 rebels,
in which the enemy were defeated aud forty of
them captured. Our forces passed through
Jackson in two columns the enemy retreating
across Pearl river so preciptately that his pon-
toons, two pieces of artillery and number of
prisoners fell into our hands. Our forces seized
provisions of all kinds and swept on.
Great dissatisfaction is said to exist among the
Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi regiments
and large numbers of deserters are coming into
our lines -=r7vs-
Gen. Sherman reached Meridian ten days af-
ter leaving Vicksburg.
A portion of Tuttle's division got cut off from
the expedition, and returned to Vicksburg.
Gen. Macarthur is i'll command of the district
of Vicksburg Gen. Mcpherson having accom-
panied Sherman with most of his corps.
Two refugees from Mobile report that the in
habitants of that city feel secure from attack
Fifteen thousand rebel troops are reported in and
about the city.
The Union sentiment prevailed to consider
able extent, which will be expressed as soon as
protection is afforded.
Nothing is known of the reported revolt at
Fort Morgan.
1t is reported that Gen. Smith, commanding
the cavalry expedition in Mississippi was
wounded in fight with Forrest, near Grenada
1t is not confirmed, and notbelieved. -.
Guerrillas keepnp musketry fire upon steam
ers below Memphis, but little damage is report
ed.
Gen. Buckland, in command at Memphis, is
gaining much favor there by his judiciOus ad
minstration of affairs
Ice is running heavily in the Mississippi at
Cairo, and for so miles below.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
SILVER WATCHESI

First Glass Hunting TmePieces for accuracy of
ment, MATERIAL and above all, cheapness in price,
these watchesm must insure universal appreciation.
An imitation aultless that it hardly be detected
by the most experienced judges. The material being Of
two metals the outer first quality Sterling Silver,
while the inner is German Silver, it cannot be
cognzed BY cutting heavy engraving making it, net
only in appearance, but in durability, the best resem-
blance of SOLID STERLING SILVER in existence
The Sale of these Watches in the Army is source Of
profit retailing, they very readily do, at
SIS and upwards Many hundred dollars be made in
single payday by any Of ordinary business tact.
f-S~ AT WHOLESALE ONLY! In heavy hunting
cases beautifully engraved white enamel dial and fancy
cut hands, in good running order by the half dozen $780,
Sold only by the case of ski
Upon receipt of two dollars guarantee of good faith
will send watches by express to any part Of the loyal
States collecting balance delivery Thisiusures buy
against fraud, giving them their watches before pay
ment is required.
Soldiers in the dsloyal States remit cash in ad
vance, the express companies peremtOry rsHss max
ing collections in such dangerous localities Remember
Cash TN adUGnee H the army lines rebel states
We guarantee the safe delireTy Of all WateAes whether
they are sent by mail or express.
refssszs HUBBARD BROS, Sole Importers,
Ill Broadway, cor. courtlsndt Street, New York.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
Our Next President.

1t is decided thing-the people have
decreed it-that Abraham Lincoln shall
be reelected President and no human
power can prevent it. All over the coun-
try, wherever the question of a candidate
is agitated, q Honest old Abe sweeps all
before him. At meeting of the Union
League in Lancaster, held on Thursday
evening, President Lincoln was unanimous
ly lyre-nominated. 1t is so all over the coun-
try,-the people, clubs, Leagues and Leg
islative bodies of loyal men everywhere are
for President Lincoln, and all the power
of copperheadism cannot prevent his re-
election.-Leligh Register, 4ALIentoaOn, Pa.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
FARM FOR SALEi

- THE subscriber offers for sale at A BARGAIN,
Id the FARM on which he resides, being the
Southwest quarter of section No % in Washing
ton township, Sandusky county, containing 100 acres
or less. so pl0w land and 20 additional
pasture Has good frame HOUSE and BARN,
with good water; old and ORCHARD of
best grated fruit of Said farm lies six miles
west Of Fremont and mile south OF the Turnpike 1t
will be sold at bargain For further particulars en-
qure of the subscriber on the premises.
JAMES n. CAMPBELL
Post Office address, FREMONT, o.
Washington township, July IL, 1868.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
SnccessfnI Expedition.

W ASHlNTION, reU. IJ
The following has been received at Headquar-
ters:
HEADQUARTERS BALDWIN, FLORIDA, !
February 9.
TO MAJOR General HdVeck:
General, have the honor to report that a por-
ton of my command under General Seymour,
conveyed by thegunboat Norwich, ,ascended the
st. Johns River on the 7th inst, and landed at
Jacksonville on the afternoon of that day The
advance under Colonel Geo. V. Henry, compris-
ing battalion of Massachusetts, Cavalry, under
Major Stevens, and Elders horse battery of first
artillery, pushed forward into the interior. On
the night of the 9Th they passed by the enemy
drawn up in line of battle at camp Vengar, seven
miles from Jacksonville, we surprised and cap
tured battery three miles in the rear of the
camp, about midnight and reached here about
sunrise this morning. AT our approach the en-
emy absconded, sunk the steamer st. Mary and
burned 270 bales of cotton about four miles
above Jacksonville. We have taken without
the loss of man, about 00prisoners, pieces
ofartillery in servicable condition and well sup
piled with ammunition and other valuable prop
erty to large amount.
[Signed,] q. A. GILMORE,
r-sz Major General.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
Gen. Logan,s recent expedition

Gen. Logans recent expedition into Alabama
disclosed some facts of ofconsideraple importance.
d" Almost the entire population Of that section of
Alabama through which it passed, and for miles
about it, is honestly, intensely loyal. Officers
who were in East Tennessee say that the loyal
ty of that part of Alabama is as genuine as any
they obtained knowledge of in East TENNESSEE
There is no whining about slavery, and aboli-
tionists, no ifs or butts; they are for the old
Union. Men who had lived in the mountains
two years to avoid rebel service, came in and
asked to be mustered as soldiers in the federal
army. One Alabamian, McCurdy, during the
expedition, made up company, enrolled their
names on piece of brown paper with pencil,
borrowed arms, and actually went out with his
men and captured a company of bushwhackers,
called home-guards, and brought them into our
camp. - - - IL
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
From western Virginia.

DEPARTMENT OF WESTERN YIRGINIA, Feb.
ely esterday Maj. Cole, with portion of the
lst Ind Cavalry, had skirmish at Pledwin
Station with Mosby's command. We took II
prisoners, including three officers. We lost two
killed and two wounded. The rebels are re-
ported to have had five killed and large num-
Der wounded. When attacked MOsby had Just
received commission as Lieutenant Colonel,
and was having jollification.
Nothing new from the Shenandoah Valley as
regards Early's movements.
1t is estimated that 1000 refugees and desert
ers have come within the lines of Kelly depart
ment since Jan. 18th.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
The Army of the Cumberland in Motion.

The Cincinnati Commercial of the 2oth
says-'.As it is announced from Chatta-
nooga that Longstreet is retreating from
superior force, it cannot be harmful to say
that the main body of the Army of the
Cumberland has been pushed into East
Tennessee, with the design of crushing
the rebels in that quarter If Longstreet
saves himself, it viii be by diligent en-
ployment of his legs in getting out of the
Way.r
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
THE GOLD BILL
Gen. Grant and the Democrats.

The Pittsburgh Commercial of the 18th says:
"We are enabled to state, upon the very highest
authority, that Gen. Grant has, within few days
formally, peremptorially and in most decisive
terms rejected direct offers made to him lately
by leading Democratic politicians, to secure his
nomination for President by their National
Convention"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26

The Unconditional Union State Central
Committee of Maryland say well in their
recent Address to the people of that
State:
"The only Emancipation which is com
patible with the interests of the whole now
slaveholding population is that which shall
be imn,edidte-conVert the stare into a free
man sOhere he as, and as he IS, and give
han tie protection of tie Loa0s." n -
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26
FI,,In Huntsville,

Huntsville, Feb 20.-Official information was
received from Gen. Dodge at Gen. Logan s head
quarters to-day, that the rebels, supposed to be
ROddy's command, attempted to cross the Tenn
essee at three different ferries, but were driven
bacT by DOdge's troops. Our loss was very
slight. 1t is rumored here that Sherman has
had fight with Polk near Brandon, Missssip-
p, and whipped him and taken 1900 prisoners.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-26

Iowa. Senatorial election was held last
week in the XXXth District, to fill vacancy.
The Union candidate was elected by 450 major
ity, in total poll of1,673. This vote is $50 less
than that of October last, owing to the difficulty
of travelling, yet the Union candidates majority
is II greater than that of his predecessor.