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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1861
Page
10
Fremont Journal reports Sandusky County election results with Union party sweeping majorities. Townships list Tod 959, Greene 951, Ball 877, Gallagher 299, Forgaron 199. last year Democrats showed a 149 majority, a 402 vote shift. Fremont claims banner status.
Election news from Ohio and surrounding regions shows scattered returns with Tod leading in several counties and towns, while R Jowett and others trail. Reports cite Tod majorities in Cleveland, Clark and several counties, with mixed results for Union and Republican tickets across cities like Parma, Youngstown, and Niles.
In a cut representation Dr. Ferguson stands beside a fence as a fellow leans on the fence, peering into the Doctor's full basket, and the observer thinks the potatoes look large this year.
A derisive comment targets the setesh party for deceiving voters with a motto on their tickets, attributed to Andrew Janison. The speaker says, if the Old Hero appeared among them, he would have worn out two pairs of stoga howls on their behinds.
In a special Ballville poll held on a recent Saturday, Justice of the Peace candidate les Just for Justice defeated rival Jouan Smith by a comfortable eight vote majority. The scene drew local cheers with cries of “Bully” for Ballville as observers debated what the result might mean for regional politics.
The report notes a detachment advancing from Maryland toward Virginia, with many in custody. Treasury figures show September receipts near 17 million and disbursements around 11.5 million. demand notes ahead at 2.5 million on hand. Cairo reports 40,000 rebel troops near Columbus under Johnston, fortifying for an expected attack, while Pillows forces suffer casualties. Fort Monroes reports include the Susquehanna bringing intelligence of 2,500 rebels landing to attack, with heavy shelling by Monticello and losses. Col Hawkins and 20th Indiana engage near Hatteras Inlet, with casualties and prisoners described and calls for greater fleet support.
Washington reports official details of the Hatteras Inlet engagement from Susquehanon and Monticello commanders. Naval notices note no destruction of a rebel steamer nor disabling of the Fanny. Monticello and gunboats carried troops toward rebel steamers. one shot struck the Fanny. Soldier Farren C. Haver, of HL 20th, is named as the escapee after killing a rebel captain.
Reports describe Union forces engaging Confederate rebels as the Monticello steamed upriver and fired, scattering enemy ships along the Bilx, with Division of Gon Smith moving to Chain Bridge and securing Lewinville after a three hour standoff. Rebels are retreating.
The Ohio and Indiana volunteers, about 5000 strong, moved from Cheat Mountain to reconnoiter Greenbrier river positions under Gen. Reynolds and Gen. Anderson. After an hour of fighting, rebels suffered heavy losses while Union troops sustained minimal casualties, and 13 prisoners were taken. The expedition withdrew with 10 killed and 11 wounded, despite Confederate numbers swelling to around 15000.
A vivid account describes Kansas mobilization with nine regiments and widespread drills as Border Ruffians legacy fuels resolve. A Swiss ex-President’s letter warns Secession risks, noting mounting North-South tensions and cautions about open conflict amid political peril.
The Marion county case reveals sworn affidavits on Knights o the Golden Circle. Oaths threaten limbs and pledge blood allegiance to Jefferson Davis while swearing to remove Abraham Lincoln. Arrests follow as authorities raid castles and detain suspects in Marion and Columbus.
In a lengthy address at Mt Gilead on September 27 Hon John Sherman urges steadfast union war effort. He argues for force to subdue rebellion, emancipation as war measure, and loyalty of Kentucky and Morrow County readers to support volunteers and governed by Providence.
Early returns in the city give Tod a 1647 vote lead with Jowett carrying several wards. Countywide tallies are sparse, township results still not in, and the Union party appears weak in the overall count as of 1 AM.
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