Fremont Journal in Fremont, Ohio

Rebel expedition reaches toward Chattanooga and port raids

A Confederate auxiliary report from May 4 describes an expedition toward Chattanooga advancing 12 miles, destroying stores and a saltpetre manufactory, with Union forces delaying the attack at Sneper. It notes enemy incursions near Athens and Florence, bridges destroyed, and scattered mounted bands along the line. Port Royal reports arrival of the prize rebel steamer Isabel and two schooners bound for southern ports, with no further activity at Port Royal.