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EXTRA-
Saturday Morning, 6 o'clock, April lath., 1861.
To the Readers of the Journal.
Arrangements have been entered into between
the publishers of the Mcasctujcr nnd the Journal
whereby the public will receive the latest tele
graphic news some hours sooner than by any
other means. Mr. Bean will receive the morn
ing and afternoon report and issue them in an
xtra towards evening. We will receive the
night report which, together with the reports of
the day previous as published by Sir Bean, we
will publish in the morning at least as early as
7 o'clock. Thus, our readers will be furnished
with all the telegraphic news once a day. On
Friday mornings we ehaU. not issue an extra, as
all the reports up to that time will appear in the
Journal of that date.
Another Company.
Hon. It. P. ISuckland received an order from
the authorities at Columbus yesterday, directing
him to raise an another Company in this coun
ty. The order was placed in the hands of Win.
K. Huynes and E. F. Dickinson, Esq., who have
both volunteered for the War, and steps were at
nice taken to organize the Company. Some
25 names have been already enrolled.
Capt. G. 31. Tillotson's Company now nuni
Ihts upwards of 110 men.
We learn, with deep regret, that S. A. Be
inent, of Fostoria, who was raising a Hutc f.oni
pany at that place, yesterday met with an acci
dent which will prnpalily prove fatal. His horse
stumbled and fell on him, crushing liim badly.
That is the way to do it.
Foster it Co., of Fostoria, have set apart $1,
(M)0 towards sustaining the families of those who
may volunteer their services in resxmse to the
all of the President.
At a meeting of the Fremont Volunteer Com
pany yesterday, Lieut. George M. Tillotson, who
sreived through the Mexican Campaign, was
elected Captain; Charles M. Fouke, foreman in
this office for three or four years, was elected
1st Lieutenant, and Doct. C. J. Conger 2nd Lieu
tenant. Poet. J. B. Itice received the unani
mous vote of the Comjiany for the post of Sur
geon of the Regiment.
FREMONT, April 19th, 1861.
Ata meeting of the Executive Union Com
mittee, held at the office of J. L. Greene, Esq.,
April 19th, 1861, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That Charles O. Tillotson be, and
hereby is appointed a special Committee to pro
vide for the necessities ot Volunteers of this
county until mustered into service.
Resolved, That this committee deem it the
duty of all persons to liberally assist the fami
lies of such men as volunteer in the service of
the Government. And we hereby earnestly re
quest them to use their best endeavors, as this
Committee will, to see them comfortably provi
ded for during the absence of such Volunteers.
Resolved, That the Finance Committee take
the receipt of the Treasurer for all monies paid
to him, and deposit said receipt with the sec-
retary of this Committee; that the Treasurer be'
requirea u pay oui money on me oruer oi uie
Secretary and not otherwise.
JOHN L. GREENE, Chair'n.
O. BALL, Sec'y.
Yesterday's Report.
New York, April 19. A German regi
ment has been formed and will be ready
for service Monday and is composed of
those who have served in burope. 'Ibe
Custom House refuses clearances to the
ports of the seceedod States. 80,000 cat
ridges were seized by the Sheriff at Amboy
yesterday at the factory destined for the
"South, and the factories wore threatened
with destruction.
Philadelphia, Aprii 19. The city coun
cil this afternoon at a special meeting ap
propriated $1,000,000 to equip volunteers
and support their families during their ab
sence from home. The merchants are
holding a meeting for the same purpose.
Boston, April 19. A Canadian gentle
man states that there is a sympathetic feel
ing with the North. War is aroused in
Canada, and that euo men Irom tueDec,
and a large body from Montreal are comma
to Boston to enlist in the regular United
btates army.
Baltimore, April 19. There was a ter
rible scene on Pratt street to-day. The
railroad track was taken up and the troops
attempted to march through. They were
attacked by a mob with bricks and stones,
and fired upon. The fire was returned.
Two of the 7th regiment of Pa., was killed
and several wounded. The fight is still
going on.
Second Dispatch. At tho Washington
depot an immense crowd assembled. Tho
rioters attacked tho soldiers, who fired upon
them. Several were wounded. 3,000
troops from tho North aro expected here
this morning. None have passed yet.
Harper's Ferry Armory was fired last night,
and abandoned by the United States troops.
Third Dispatch. It is impossible to say
what portion of the troops have been attack
ed. Tlioy bore a white flag as tlioy march
ed up Pratt St., and were greeted with
showers of paving stones. Tho Mayor of
tho city wont ahead of them with tho police.
An immense crowd blocked up the streets.
The soldiers finaly turned and fired upon
tho mob. Soveral of tho wounded have
just gone up street in carts. It is reported
there is dreadful work going on at tho Rail
Road Depot.
Washington, April 19. It is reliably
stated by parties direct from Richmond
that tho ordinance of secession was publicly
proclaimed yesterday. Tho vote on its
passage is kept secret.
Twenty-four Companies averaging 100
men each, have already been mustered into
the service by the Government. Others
will present themselves at, the War Depart
ment for a similar purpose. 500 Pennsyl
vania troops arjived hero this P. M. Sev
eral of them were hurl by stones while pass
ing through Baltimore. They are quarter
ed in tho Capitol. 500 Yorker's aro ex
pected to-night.
Louisville, April 10. Gov. McGoflin is
hero trying to get tho banks to lend $500,
000 to Hrm the Stato for defense. It is
supposed that some arrangement will be
made. There was an immense Union meet
ing here last night. Speches mjido by
Guthrie, Nicholas, Bullock Hud Brown.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted de
claring thai as the Confederate States com
menced the war with tho federal Govern
ment, Kentucky had a right to choose her
position acknowledging her loyalty till
tho Government becomes the aggressor
opposes the call of Government for volun
teers for coercion and the raising of troops
to co-operate with tho Southern Confedera
cy, with tho acknowledged intention to
march on Washington that socession is a
reraoey for no evils that Kentucky will
not take part against the Federal Govern
ment.
That Kentucky should maintain an in
dependent position with the Union
against the administration and seceded
States declaring the soil of Kentucky sa
cred against tho hostile tread of either, and
that Keutucky bo armed in accordance to
law.
Last Night's Report.
New York, April 19. Tho Rhode Island
marine artillery arrived to-day, with 6 pri
ces of artillery and started for Washington.
1000 Rhode Handera nnder Gov. bprague,
will arrive bore to-morrow. Gov. Morgan
has issued his requisition for the 6th, 12 lb,
and Tlst regiments of this city to start for
Washington to-morrow, and Gen. Sanford
has issued special order to that effect. Gun
boat Pocahontas is ordered south immedi
ately; she sails to-night with troops for Ft.
Monroe. The 7th regiment left for Wash
ington by railroad this P. M. Broadway
was thronged with people at they passed
down, and the famous regiment was lustily
cheered and showered with bouquets.
They took their ho wi tiers and each man
had a brace of revolver addition to their
muskets. A private despatch from Balti
more says : the position of our loyal citi
zens is becoming very critical. We hope
that tho north will stand by us and in the
forced passage of her troops to tho Capital
will remember that there are many true
men here. Our police force and many mil
itary companies are openly against tho gov
ernment. New York, April 19. Maj. Anderson
was overwhelmed with congratulations to
day. Among the visitors were hundreds
of school children. Tho excitement at the
recruiting stations is unprecedented. The
1st N. Y., regiment is completed to 1000
men. Orders aro expected to-morrow to
muster them into tho U. S. service. At
Corn Exchange $2500 was subscribed to
equip volunteers of the 2d regiment.
Wheeling, April 19. Mayor has issued
proclamation calling on all good citizens to
preserve tho peace, and abstain from dis
cussing exciting topics. The Stars and
Stripes gcneraly displayed, and a strong
union feeling prevails. Union military
companies aro forming. One company or
ganized as homo guards, is composed of
men over 45 years of ago. Our delegates
Hubbard and Clemens returned from Rich
mond to-day, and were warmly received.
News from Baltimore concerning attack on
the troops created indignation. Douglas
democrats of this district in convention in
this city to-day, nominated W. G. Brown
of Preston oounty for Congress, the only
delegate from Virginia w ho remained in tho
Convention that nominated Douglas. He
will bo supported by all opposed to secess
ion, and will, undoubtedly be elected.
Indianapolis, April 19. Six more com
panies arrived to-day; 2,400 are now in
Camp Morion. Every train brings more
war feeling increasing. News from Balti
more created great sensation ; citizens from
almost every town in Stato that could bo
reached by telegraph have responded nobly
to the request of Quarter Master General
Mortis, to send blankets nnd comforts for
tho soldiers; thousauds were received by
the evening trains.
Pittsburgh, April 19. 1700 volunteers
from Ohio arrived this evening, en route for
Washington. Gov. Deunison telegraphed
them to remain until further orders in con
sequence of rumored attack on Cincinnati,
by secessionists. War feeling hero increas
es in intensity. New companies still being
formed. Party feeling entirely sunk in the
great cause of the Uhion.
Erie, April 19. The uumber of persons
killed and fatally burned at the oil well ex
plosion on Burnham's farm, night before
last, as far as learned, are fifteen.
Baltimore, April 19th. The City is in great
excitement. Martial law has been proclaimed;
the military are rushed to their cannous,and civil
war has commenced. The rail road track is
said to be torn up outside of the city. Parties
threaten to destroy the Pratt street bridge. As
the troops passed along Pratt Street, a perfect
shower of paving stones rained on their heads.
The cars have left for Washington and were
stoned as they left. It was the 7th Regiment of
Massachusetts whicn tiro He through the mob.
Three of the mob are known to be dead, and
three of the soldiers. Many were wounded.
The minute men are turning out.
New York, April 19th. An attempt has been
made to purchase the new steamer Mcrcida for
the Confederate States, but the reply was that
there was not money enough iu the se
ceded States to do it. The entire of the first
Division numbering 700 men has been offered
to the Governor to be ready to march at an hour'slpeen
notice. Immense excitement among the milita
ry at the Baltimore news. The Chamber of
Commerce resolved that the Government should
issue a Proclamation declaring all persons pi
rates entering under Davis' Commission, and be
dealt with as such, and immediately blockade
every Southern port. 412,000 was subscribed
at the meeting in aid of volunteers. They ap
pointed a committee to take up Government
Block. Delegates from 16 Life Insurance com-
gmies met to-day and recommended to several
oards to assume the risk of the assured enter
ing upon naval and military service. The Even
ing Post learns from a reliable source that Jef
ferson Davis, at the head of Confederate army,
is within 24 hours march of Washington.
Baltimore, 4 o'clock, P. M., April 19th. A
town meeting has been called for 4 o'clock. Ii
is said that 12 lives have been lost and several are
that the moment the first gun was
mortally wounded. Parties of men, half fran
tic, are roaming the streets, armed with guns,
Eistols. and muskets. The stores are closed;
usinesg is suspended, and a general state of
dread prevails. Parties rushed into the tele
graph office with hatchets and cut the wires.
Not much damage was done.
9 o'clock P. M., as far as ascertained on
ly two of the soldiers were killed belonging
to company C. Their bodies are now at
the police station. At the station aro four
wounded, none fatally. So far as known at
present, 7 citizens were killed, a dozen or
so are seriously wounded, though it is not
thought fatally. Comparative quiet now
prevails; the military are under arms and
police are out in full force. There is a
large mass meeting hero to-nght, addressed
by tho Mayor, the Governor present. It is
reported that a large company of Philadol
phians aro now at tho outer depot. The
President of tho road has ordered the train
back at the urgent request of the Mayor and
Governor. They are already cut off.
New York, April 19. Washington dispatches
says that rebellion is now formidable. Several
northern men have been expelled from Rich
mond, Va., narrowely escaping withtheirlives.
Tho Confederate Flag was flying. Sherrard
Clemens was held there asa prisoner. Commo
dore Paulding says that Gosport can be held
against 10,000 men.
Washington, April 19th. On inquiry at the
Post Office, it is ascertained that no measuresare
in progress for discontinuing any of the South
ern mails; on the contrary, the contractors from
that section recently here are assured of the fa
cilitation of their transportation. The Post
master General has discretion to suspend them
only incases of obstruction.
Boston, April 19th. The Council last night,
appropriated $100,000 to provide for soldiers
enlisting from Boston. Lowell city has appro
priated $8,000 for soldiers' families.
New York, April 19th. A dispatch from Wil
mington, Delaware, to the Tribune, says it is in
formed by a merchant Captain, direct from Pen
sacola, that Fort Pickens now contains bOO men
witli seven vessels lying outside. A large num
ber of Southern troops arrived Saturday, There
are still many Union men in the South. Tho
American flag was raised in Mobile on Saturday
but. was immediately torn down. Gun Boat Po
caliuutas and transport steamer Philadelphia
have sailed for Norfolk.
Carlisle, Pa., April 9th. Lieut. Jones, late
in command at Harper's Ferry arrived herewith
his command of 43 men at 3 o'clock, P. M., to
day. Lieut. Jones having been advised that a
force of 2.500 troops had been ordered by Gov
ernor Letcher to tike possession of Harper's
Ferry, finding his position untenable, nnder
directions of the War Department, destroy ed all
the munitions of war, armory, arsenal, and all
the buildings, and withdrew his command un
der cover of night and almost in the presence
2,500 troops. He lost three men; 1,500 stand of
arms were destroyed. The command made a
forced march last night 30 miles from Harper's
Ferry to Hagerstown, Md. Lieut. Jones and
Company looked much worn and fatigued.
They were most enthusiastically received by
our entire population.
The Charleston correspondent of the N.
Y. Tribune says:
A conversation, which I could not help
hearing, at the Charleston Hotel last night,
conviuces me that the disaffection among
the slaves is more general even than I had
imagined. A member of the Convention,
who comes from the District of Prince
George, was relating to a friend circumstan
ces of a plot which he had discovered, the
ramifications of which extended for miles
around, and in which the servants of some
score of planters were concerned. Tho idea
which possessed the slaves seems to have
fired in Charleston Harbor, they should
make a stampede, taking with them all tho
property they could lay their hands upon.
The most pleasing part of the story to
tho relator seemed to be the remembrance
of the unmerciful whipping which he or
dered to be administered to the men and
women concerned in it. This is no singu
lar case; informarion reaches me daily,
which I do not intend to reveal, which
proves beyond all doubt that the first gun
fired against the United States Govern
ment will explode a powder magazine, the
vaults of which extend beneath the feet of
the whole South.