Fremont Daily Journal from Fremont, Ohio • Page 1

A Tuesday Morning, April 16th, 1861. XTR 127 Those who fail to receive Extras of the Carrier, will please call at the Office and be supplied. Our telegraphic reports this morning are very full, and show feeling of the people throughout the country to be almost unanimous for sustaining the General Government. Charleston, April 14. Tlie steamer Nashville from New York, arrived here at 3 o'clock Saturday night An eye-witness of the firing Friday night pays, it wm tcmrtically grand, and reached its climax at 10 o'clock at night; when the sky was overcast by rain clouds.

The streets were rilled with people nearly all night; also crowding house-tops, shipping and every available pluce. Towards morning the firing diminished. A few random shots only were fired and replied to ouly occasionally by Sumter. When the fire and smoke were first seen issuing Sumter it was suppose to bo only a signal to the ships which were in the oiling, apparently blockading the port, as they remained quietly at anchor. Kvery body was anxions to see what the vessels would do, and fully expected the engagement would become general.

At 10 A. Sumter was plainlv seen to be on fire. Flames bursting through the roofs of houses within it. At this time Mai. Anderson scarcely fired a shot, while- bombshells and gra scattered like hnil over him, and drove the soldiers under cover.

The iron battery at Cuiiuning's point, only 1500 yards from Sumter kept up continuous fire from its rifled cannon. Tire from Floating Hat-tery and Moultrie was regular and acmii-ute: and the sand battery was scarcely injured by a brisk-fire kept npby a missile from this battery missed The Floating battery proved impenetrable; every shot from it told on Sumter. The shells from the mortars at Mount Pleasant buttery were of great pressure. While Sumter was on tire Anderson was obliged to cease his cannonading and direct till his efforts to put it out. Twice he succeeded, anil to do this his men had to go outside the walls and pass water through the isirt holes; being exposed to a terriftic fire.

This was not reported to till Fort was on fire for the third time, and the flames had increased to an alarming extent. After a few moments he ordered them in and shut, batteries as the smoke was too thick to work them. At noon the rlnmcs burst from every part of it, and destruction was complete. HurTolo, April 15. The news of the past few days has produced great feeding in this city.

A meeting this evening, at the Court House was large and some hundreds have enlisted for iinnie-diate service. Knlistment actively progressing. To-morrow night, a meeting of citizens to sustain (iovernincut is called. Milhird Fillmore will preside. Albany, April 15.

Gov. Morgan message to Legislature on President's Pinchitnul ion. He earnestly uied l.r isliiuire without (ielnv to confer the now cr to embody and the militia for public defence. Sprit, gticld. April 15.

Governor Yates to-day isst.ed his I'locl. to loivel.clhe Legislature of the Slate nl Springfield on the 'SM for the pur oe of such Mid adopting such measures tuny 1 deemed necessary upon the following to-vv it: A more perti ct organialion and i tj i.i tin tit of military, otlicers, iVc. of the State, and placing the same upon the best fool ing, so as to ren-der efficient, assistance to the General Gnvcrn-ment in preserving the I'nion, enforcing the laws, protecting the properly and rights of the people. Also the raising of such money and other means as may be required by Cocurcss on the foregoing objects. Milwaukee, April 15.

War news created extrchiu excitement here, and all ihrouuh the State influential men are tendering their services to the (iovernor. The Legislature is now holding an extraordinary session on State and country. Hill to put tlie State on a Wat-footing, passed both houses on Saturday. Chicago, April 15. A detachment of 150 men under command of Major Peinbcrton, left St.

Paul this morning enroute for Washington. Major Morris, with SU2 men, and Sherman's battery will follow soon from Fort Ridgeway. Toledo, April 15th. Immense gathering of citizens of all parties to-night, express sympathy with Government. Arrangements being made to call for volunteers.

Great excitement. An almost universal determination, to stand by the Government. Detroit, April 15th. Immense citieus meet ing held here to-day to consider present State of pbblic affairs. Tarty issues buried.

People unite for niaintainance of Government. Volunteer companies enrolling throughout the State, in readiness for any emergency. Gov. Blair expected to call an extra session of the Legislature immediately. Boston, April 15.

A requisition was received by the Governor this morning for 2,000 troops to report in Washington for duty forthwith. In accordance with this, a council was held, and the 3d, 4th, 6th, and 8th Regiments of Infantry were ordered to assemble on the common tomorrow for the purpose of drafting the number required. The most intense excitement exists among the people, and many who have served as officers in the Mexican war are particularly anxious to get power to raise Companies, or to enlist in the ranks of those companies, who are ordered for service. Philadelphia, April 15. The excitement in this city has sbbsided.

At the various military rendcsvoUB, volunteers are enlisting rapidly, especially the German population. New York, April 15th. A special Washington dispatch to the Post intimates that such orders have been sent to Lieut. Slemmer, that he would probably fire without waiting for an at tack, if attempts were made to strengthen the position of the Confederate States. A com any 1 ol federal troops telt tor roll Washington on the Potomac to-day.

Some Maryland troops will probably soon be called to assist in the de fence of the Capital. More of the local military are ottering their services to the Government to-day. New York, April 15. A meeting of citizens was held to-day, and arrangements made for a imhlic meeting to sustain the Government. Resolutions we're also adopted in favor of put-, ting the State militia ujmiii a War footing, and requesting the State Legislature tit appropriate! adequate menus immediately.

A number of volunteer companies aie to be formed, and (Jen. Ward, of the Scott Life Guards, is expected to. aid in the organization, of which he ill have the command. Col. Itennett's 28th Regiment! of Brooklyn, says it will support the Govern- menl toa man.

Unlets have been received from Washington to fill tlie sevel al Regiments lis soon i as possible. Recruiting officers have eointnen-j red operations, it is stated that Gen. Olden, of New vv ill in a few days lender the led- eral authorities seveml thousand men. Washington, April 15. Private dispatches' from the South slate that a great of alarm; is felt at the prompt movements of the Admin-! islriition.

Gov. Dennison.of Ohio, telegraphed the President, tendering 10.000 men. A large force will' probable be concentrated here ininiedintelc. coi-t I ickens is now lullv manned and sup- plied. The mouth of the Mississippi and the entire southern coast will probably he romptly blockaded.

1 There is no truth in a vv idc-spri ad leport that Gen. Scott has t'olundnis, A pril 15. The T.c!,i-!nn.re is now considering the bill up ro riming gil. for war pur o-es. Washington, Apiil 15th.

(ion. X. has il tlie follow ing despatch to Dean Richmond, August Doitnoi Mny- or nod iniil it lifts 100,000 mercenary 'soldiers cannot occupy and hold Pensacoln. Theenliic South' is in der arms. Tlie ne-'oroosnto slrcnrtlie nino the inililatv.

The1 pence will be quickly conquered. North-i ein democrats standing by the southern people will not l.e responsible, fer Lincoln's) acts. Slate, sovereignty is fullv recognized, Protect your commercial ami social tics by resisting- Mack Republican federal aggression. Pennsylvania by lier Legislature should repudiate the war action. Coni-motce of Rhode Island and New Jersey is safe when distinguishable.

Hoist your flag. G. N. SANDERS. Washington, April 15.

When Major Anderson's quarters were burning, Gen. Reau-regnrtl sent otters of assistance before the white flag was sent up. Senator Wigfall received the sword of Major Anderson and returned it to him. The fleet is still off Charleston. Montgomery, April 15.

Jefferson Davis' nnswer to President Lincoln's proclamation, is rough and curl it is as follows: Fort Sumter is ours, and nobody is hurt with mortar, paixhan and petard. We tender- to old Abe our, Beauregard. Washington, April 15. The following is the call on the respective State Governors for troops, issued through the War Department to-day Sir Uuder the act ot Congress for calling out the militia, to execute the laws of the Union, to suppress insurrection, repel invasion, approved February 28, i 1795, 1 bare the honor to request your Excellency to cause to be immediately detached from militia of your State the quota designated in the table below, to sorve infantry or riflemen for a period of three months, unless sooner discharged. Your Excellency will please communicate to the department the lime your quota will be expected at its rendezvous, as it will be met as soon as possible by an officer or officers to muster it into the service of and pay of the United States.

At the same time the oath of fidelity to the United States, will be administered to every officer and man. The mustering officers will be instructed to re ceive no man, unless rank of commissioned office, who is in years apparently over 45, or under 18; or who is not in physical strength Bad vigor. The quota to each State is as follows: Maine, New Hnrop-spire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut. Delaware, Arkansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iown, Minnesota, one regiment each; Massachusetts, North Carolina, Tennessee, two regiments each New York, seventeen regiments; Pennsylvania, sixteen regiments; Ohio, thirteen regiments; Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey. Missouri, four regimeuts each; Illinois and Indiana, six regiments each; Virginia three regiments.

It is ordered that each regiment shall consist on an aggregate of officers and men of 780. The total thus to be called out is 75,000. Hon. John Covode has offered Gov. Curtain 50,000 ns authorized by Pennsylanin, to equip the troops ordered by that State.

A delegation of Pittsburgh merchants have made a similar tender. Pittsburgh, April 15. War news has created intense excitement here, and business has almost suspended since Saturday. The President's Proclamation has thoro'lr aroused the military spirit, and several companies volunteered to sustnin the integrity of the Union to night. An immense gathering at City Hall opened by the Mayor, who intioduced the venerable Wm.

Wilkins ns Presid til. Resolutions declaring undy ing fealty to tlio Union, approving of the course of the Legislative and Executive branches id I lit- Slate Government, responding to the call of the Prc-idcnt, disregarding all partisan feelings and pledging the. lives, fortunes and sacred honor in defence of the Union, appointing committee of public safety, vvcio adopted unanimously. Also passed a resolution up proving of the action of the Philadelphia banks for the prompt oiler of money to the Government. The meeting was addressed by Judge Wilkins and others of all parties which elicited immense applause.

The nice tingadjonrned with three cheers for the Union, the Constitution and the enforcement of the laws. Indianapolis, April 15. The excitement continues unabated. Recruiting has been brisk till day. All private military companies nrc filled, and othcis are forming.

A Flying artillery company was organized tonight. The Governor is hourly receiving oilers of troops from all pt rUof the Slate. Fort Kearney, April 15. Col. Miles, in command of companies 6 and 4 secoud infantry, consisting of Lieut.

Duffies, Adjutant Lieut. Hawkins, Quarter Master Steele, and Lieut. Royse, together with a band of music and 101 rank and file, marched this morning via Omaha and Fort Leavenworth, cn their way East. Louisville, 15. The recent now has paralyzed the people, and thoy have not yet recovered from its effects.

Companies are enlisting for the Southern Confederacy. It is rumored that several start to-morrow. The citizens generally deplore the positions of Lincoln's Proclamation..