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The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
From the Cincinnati Gazette.
HOmeward BOund-A long Journey.

A friend of ours, a few days ago, removed from
Covington, KY. to this city, into his usual winter
quarters. During that day he was so engaged in
Counting House matters, that he did not ever once
think, that at the same time his family were en-
gagged in transferring 'the household goods" from
the old to the new domciL Well night drew
on, and he resolved to go to the Theatre, as fav
orite play Of his was to be performed and one he
had not seen for several years. He went but
omitted to go home to tea, thinking he could not
cross the riUer and lie back In time. The play was
not closed until late in the night when our friend
rapidly repaired to the landing-but not a ferry
boat was there-they had stopped for the night
He walked up and down the Levee for an hour or
so in search Of somebody, to take him over the
river. At last he engaged two steambotmen for
three dollars, to go in yawl
On arriving at the house in Covington. be found
lit locked, nor would his night-key open it He
then pulled the bell and pounded on tie door for
la quarter of an hour, when neghbor threw up
"a window, and ascertaining who he was, informed
our friend that has family lad reneoved oper to
Cincinnati that day. He then wended his way to
the Ferryman's house, and with hard pleading and
a few "extra quarters induced man to get up
and take him back again. He succeeded in finding
his house, wife and children about day break
He says, his wife thinks it was the most round
about way to get from the Theatre to his house.
lit being only few squares off, she ever heard
of and if she did not know he never tasted glass
of spirits in his life she would almost suspect he had
been drinking liquor and that if he had not the de-
served reputation at home of being strictly temper
ate, he thinks he never could, during his natural
life have satisfied her where he spent that liveong
night II.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
M / SEE llanrun 8.
Wandering OF the Mind in Death.

Dr. Armstrong died delivering medical pre-
cepts; Napoleon fought some battle DER again,
and the last words he muttured tete d'arnees
Lord Tenterden, who passed straight from the
judgement seat to his death-bed, fancied himself
still presiding at trial, and expired with Gentle
man of the jury, you will consider your verdict
DR.. Adam, author Of the Roman Antiquities i'm
agned himself in school, distributing praise and
among his pupils: But it is growing dark,
he said, the boys may dlsmiss'-and instantly died.
The physician, soldier, judge, schoomaster, each
had their thoughts their several professions, and
believed themselves engaged in the business of life,
when life itself issuing out through their lips.
Whether such words are always an evidence ofinter
nal consciousness may admit of doubt The mind is
capable of pursuing beaten track without attend
ing to its operations and the least impulse will
set it going when every other power has fled. De
Lagny was asked the square of twelve when he
was unable to recognize his friends about his bed
and mechanically ansewred 'one hundred and forty
four Repetitions ofpoetry frequent in this
condition, and there is usually want of Conference
and intonation which appears to indicate want Of
intelligence and leaves the conviction expressed
by Dr. Symonds that the understanding is passive
But upon many occasions it is perfectly obvious
that the language of the lips is suggested by the
mental dream. The idea of Doctor Adam, that
it was growing dark, evidently arose from the fad
ING away of the vision, as the thick darkness o.
death clouded his mind and clouded his PERCEPTION
Quarterly Review.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29

The following exceedingly beautiful obituary
notice we clip from the Clinton Republican. We
have seen nothing finer.
DIED-At Harveysburgh, on the evening of
the 5th instant Arthur, infant son of Horace and
Rosae Dakn,
High up the mountain slopes of Chamouny
there is beautiful plain, covered with verdure and
flowers. Thither the Shepherds of the Alps drive
their focks to partake Of the rich pasturage aud
breath the pure mountain air The ascent is diff
cult-over icebergs and torrents. At one point the
rocks rise almost perpendicular when the flock
arrives at this point none appears bold enough to
venture-but the shepherds gather the lambs in
their arms and toss them up on the plain-the
whole flock chambers after them-and soon is feed
ing upon the rich herbage-or ruminating beneath
the "rose trees of the Alps" Bereaved parent
the Lamb of your love has been carried up, and
beckons you to follow, where are flowers sweeter
than those of the Alps, and air and sunshine pur
er and brighter than is found upon Chamouny; it
is the greenwood of Love in the Spirit Land.
O. w. S.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
Singular Scrap Of History.

A Washington correspondent of the N. Y Jour-
nal of Commerce in recent letter says:
A singular case is before the Attorney General
for his opinion. In the year 1881, Lieut.. Randolph
of the United States navy, was dismissed from
the service by order of Gen. Jackson defaulter.
Lieut., Randolph had acted as Purser at some
naval station in consequence of the death of Purser
Timberlake.
1t was alleged by Mr.. Undertakes friends that
Mr. Randolph had done him some injustice, and it
was on that account that Mr.. r. was dismissed
Indeed, Gen. jackson gave that as reason for
his order Subsequently, Mr.. Randolph was sued
by order of the 4th Auditor Mr. Kendall, and the
case was decided by the Circuit Court of the U.
s., at Richmond, Chief Justice Marshall presiding,
in Mr. Randolph's favor on the ground, if my mem.
ory serves me, that his accounts had been settled
and the credits claimed by him allowed, by the
auditor who preceded Mr.. Kendall
A short time afterwards, Mr.. Randolph made q
personal assault upon General jackson in the cabin
of a steamboat at the wharf in Alexandria, and in
the presence of hundreds of persons, pulled the
Presidents nose. After the lapse of nearly twenty
years. Mr. Randolph has come to this city, and de-
manded, as act of justice, from President Taylor,
restoration to the service.
He has produced letters from Henry Clay and
other eminent men, strongly urging his claims up
on the Executive. The President and the Secre-
tary of the Navy, after examining the case, have
asked the opinion of the Attorney Generalb by which
they will be guided,
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
The Bloom of Age.
o. w. S.

A good woman never grows old Years may
pass over her head, but if benevolence and virtue
dwell in her heart, she is cheerful as when the
spring of life first opened to view. When we look
upon good woman we never think of her age, she
looks as charming as when the rose of youth first
blooned upon her cheek. The rose has not faded
yet. 1t will never fade In her family she is their
life and delight In her neighborhood she is the
friend and benefactor. In the church she is the de-
vout worshiper and the exemplary christian. Who
does not respect and love the woman who has pass
ed her days in acts of kindness and mercy, who
has been friend Of man and God, whose whole
life has been scene of kindness and love, devo-
tee to truth and religion. We repeat such wo-
man cannot grow OLD. She will always be fresh
and buoyant in spirits, and active in humble deeds
of mercy and benevoence If the young lady de-
sires to retain the bloom and beauty of youth let
her love truth and virtue, and to the close of life
she will retain those feelings which now make life
appear life of sweets, ever fresh and ever new.
Selected.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
- oe try.
THE CASTLES WE BUILT IN AIR.

BY FRANCIS BROWN.
There were builders strong the earth of old,
To-day there planners rare,
But never was temple, home, nor hold
Like the castles we hujlt in aiT.
We piled them high through the long lone hours
BY chill hearth's hickering brands,
Though the twilights heavy with wintery showers
That found us in stranger lands
The store was small and the friends were few
We owned in those building days;
But stately and fair the fabrics grew
That no gold of earth could raise;
For time was conqur'd and fortune moved
Our wishes were builders there,
And OH but there gathered guests beloved
To the castles we built in air.
No place was left for the bonds and fears,
For the lore so sagely small,
OF this gaining world that wears years
Away in lis thankless ihrall.
Once more stood in the lights that crossed
Our souls on their morning track;
And oh! that had not loved or lost
But ever the dream comes back!
It was Joy to pause by the pleasant homes
That wandering steps have passed,
Yet weary locks through the woodbine blooms
Or the wreathing vines were cast
But there fell no age and there rose no strife
And there never was room for carep
Where grew the flowers Of our dreaming life
By the homes that we build in air.
Oh! ask and lone have the bright hearihs grown,
Where our fond and gay hearts met;
For many have changed and some are gone.
But we build the biithe homes YETI
As have built in Tbs date trees shade,
Ere Egypt raised her fanes,
Ere star named, Il brick was laid,
On the old Chaldea's plains.
Even thus have they framed their of thought,
As the ages and went,
From the fisher boy in his SHETLAND boat,
To the Tarter in his tent.
And some that beyond azure say
There realms for hope and prayer,
Have deemed them but lingerngs by the way
These castle s we build in air.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
DRS, SHEETS & BELL,

HAVING entered into partnership in the Drug Store
IL owned by DR.. Sheets, in Tyler's Building, where
hey now offer full assortment of
Drugs Medicines, Dye Stufs, Oils, Paints,
and great variety of fancy articles, such cologne,
hair o indeiibe ink pen Knives, combs brushes of all
kinds, with full assortment of
PATENT MEDICINES,
for every disease that acts mankind: which we Offer
very low psces for Cash, Beeswax Ginseng Sassaas
BARK from the root and Paper Rags. Low Prices and
Ready Payin something,
is our motto forever. SHEETS & BELL.
Fremont, July IA. 1849. 81
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
FASHIONABLE TAILORING.
p. MAXWELL.

ID ESPECLFULLY announces that he continues his
HI business in the second STORY of Knapp's building,
opposite Burgers old ssnd where he will be happy to
wait his old and all who need any thing in
his line. you want your garments made RIGHT, and
after the --latest Fashion-call on MAXWELL.
N. B. Particular attention paid Cutting and
cd to fit if properly made up. April %, 40
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
New and Fashionable
Boot Nsad shoe Sh o 2

VTNHE undersigned, has opened BOOT and SHOE
il shop
Main street, ta0o doors north of The Post Office,
in Lower Saudusky, and is manufacturing TO
every thing the above line with and despatch
His materials of the best quality, workmen
perienced, and all work is WARRANTED.
He intends TO supply this with beautiful and
fashionable
GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS,
Mems, Boys and Chdren's Boots Shoes and Brogans,
Cowhide and Kipskin, well pumps, slippers, &c
Also, Ladies' and Misses slippers Buskins, CATERS &c,
all done up in neat and fashionable style, and deli
with promptness and despatch he subscriber
liberal share of public patronage and determined
20 merit the same.
GEORGE WIGSTEIN.
June %, 'I9. I8:6m
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29

Miss Frederick Bremen is now in Hartford the
guest of Mrs. Sigourney the poetesk
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29

~ All ha, said the farmer to his corn. Oh
hoe! said the corn to the farmer
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out Of il
are the issues of life
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
Business Dirrrtorp.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

Fort Stevenson Division. NO. 4o&-Sa-
ted meetings, every Tuesday evening at the Division
IRoomin the old Northern Exchange.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
Il, O. O, F.

Il. o. o. f.
CrOghnn Lodge, No. ~, meets at the Odd
Fellows Hail. in Warehouses; building, every Saturday
evening.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29

CADETS OF TEMPERANCE.
Fart Stevenson Section, No, IO2-meets
evening in the Hall ofthe Sons of Tenn
perance.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1849-12-29
From Scott's Weekly.
JOHN SHEPPARD.-A Sketch.
BYA PHILADELPHIA PHYSICIAN.

'' Honor and shame from no CONDITION rise;
Act well Yonr mart. THERE ELL tine honor lies. ,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
Important from Washington.

the New York Mirror says nat il IS as
sured by a private letter from Washington,
that several prominent members Of Congress,
Of both parties, including a leading though
moderate Free Soier, from the West, are
urging on the members Of the Legislature Of
Mary land-to be convened IN December
the propriety Of Mary and presenting TO Con.
gress a formal request, for the recession 10
her Of that portion Of the District Of Calnm-
bia which she originally ceded to the Fede.
raj Government. The OBJECT Of this move.
menl is, 10 remove the agHa,lng subject Of
slavery in the district from lne naiona coun.
cis. BY taking from Congress TIL, care and
responsibility, fruitful theme Of sectional
evaporation will be slenced, and an untold
amount Of time and heart. burnlngs saved in
the transaction Of public business. The best
prospect Of success lies in the M parry, or
rather, al. party, character Of is oFigla.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
ROBBERY OF COLD DUST.

1t was ascer'aIned yesterday, that heavy
robbery Of gold dust had been effected a.,
some pom, between San Francisco and Phll.
adelphla and Baltimore. The facts as they
have came to our knosledge are these Two
boxes OF gold dust we're sen, from San Fran.
cisco to Messrs. Dewitt & CO. Of this city
and by then forwarded by Adams Express
one 10 the Mint at Pnlladelp hla, and The
other 10 Baltimore. On opening the box al
the Mint, It was ascertaned that about five
hundred ounces Of gold had been distracted
from one of the inner TN boxes, which had
been effected BY boring hole through the
wooden box, and then with a chise perfora.
Ting the thu box. la this way II was emptied
Of lis contents. A Geographic di.parch was
received from Bitlno siatIrg that about
one hundred ounces had b sn abs rac,ed from
that box, making over 1000 dollars worth
IN all. The parties concerned 10 this city
have offered reward Of $4,000 for the de.
lection and convection Of the offenders, and
$1,000 for the recovery Of the gold dust. -
An investigation is beng made, which it is
hoped will show al whs, particular pom, The
robbery was effected, lf 1t does no, ea d to the
detection Of the rosbsr.
This robbery probably gave rise to the ru
NOR OF an extensive forgery which was cur.
rent IN Wal! street yeq,erday, bu, which we
could not trace 10 any authentic source.-N.
1. journal If Commerce, l7,h INST
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
MIR. BENTON.-A HIGH SCENE.

From the Missouri Republican Of the Cd
inst, we extract the following account Of a
scene in which the Missouri Senator figured
very largely.
At the meeting 10 Rails county, the fol.
lowing scene took place:
As soon as he had concluded his speech,
Senator Priest rose, and calling him by name,
said tina, he nad question to ask him. Col
Benton seemed not to hear him, when Sena.
tor Priest repeated little louder, 81 Col. Ben.
ton, before you leave the stand have ques.
ton 10 submit to YOU" Col. Benton turning
with FIRE in his eye, and a sco~l upon his
brow, screamed AT the top Of his voice, swell,
sir, what 10 il 7" Col. Priest then remarked
that he might not understand him, and would
like 10 know whether he was for or against
the Wilmot proviso !" Col. Ben,ou's fury
rising still higher, he rosred out in q sheer.
: ing tone, The WILMoT PRovIso ! ! WILMor
PRovrso !! dead and rotten, dead and rot.
ten you had as reN bring the careose of q
dead dog from IF the commons into this house :
il IL the Jefferson Proriso sir!i Have you
heard the news Have you heard from Cali.
forn,a They are all for the jefferson Pro.
rtso.n But, SAYS Col. Priest, it matters no,
what the people Of California are for, we
want to know wheihsr you are for the vii.
mo, proslso
BentoB.-" Hilmot propiso again
| tell you. cir, that il 10 the Jefferson lrorist
none but nullifer would call /, the WI
mot proriso.
Avolce from the crowd calls out, Wilmo
provlso."
Benton, with SCOT" upon bis face, look
round the room and sy,, 4" Stand out here
sir, where we can all see you good.
The man deliberately steps out on tht
beech, and repeats 10 full voice, Wilmo
pfoviso."
Benton, soeering and scoifing, repeats
Brsre feiios you are brare fellop Z I
Then, turning TO Col. Priest, he roare'
out, :" hava been asked that question with
Sill. barreIed revolver pointed at me, when
did mol answer it, aud shall not answer y gu
sir p
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
KILLED BY A WOMAN

Llserine mot with an awful fate in 81.
line county, Mo-, lately from the hands Of a
Mrs. RenmIck. Dulng the temporary alb
sence Of her husband, man by the name Of
Carroll made overtures Of an insulting char.
actcr 10 her. She communicated the fac, to
her husband, who advised her il Carroll per.
sisted IN his overtures to shoot hlm; and
himself loaded pistol and gave it to her
Not long afterwards Carroll renewed his O.
ver.u'cs and attempted to de,an her a she
was ascending the stairs. She got the pistol
and shot him; he expired in fifteen minutes
thereafter. Renmlck and his wife were ex
ahmed before Justice, and Immediately
discharged.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
IRON HOUSES.

Iron seems every day TO be showing its
value for purposes TO which It would once
have been lhoug madness TO apply It. Con
,,ruc,ioe vessels Of iron would have been Tor
merly deemed the creates; Of all absurd''iss'
But the experiment has been o''en anc sue
cessfulIy tested amid the storms ana waves
Of the ocean. Iron houses have now oeen
introduced. as will be seen by the following
from the n. I. Post:
We had the pleasure yesterday oil ex'
aiming tho new stores lately put up oy Mr.
Edgar II. Lang, on the corner OF Wash'og'
ton and Murray streets. These stores are
built Of cast iron, and are constructed 10
manner to secure the greatest strength win
the least metal. The mode Of constructing
build sgs Of iron is the subject OF patent
granted TO Mr.. james Bogardus, who super
intended the construction of these stores
They are five stories high, and each twenty
bv fifty. six feet, and constructed 10 the bret
period Of abou, two months. They are The
only buildings of the kind IN the world, ex'
cepting tina, In Centre street which now stands
unfinished.
mr.. Bosardus has spent many years IN
travelling through Europe Tor the purpose
of studying and periecting his plans, and they
certainly combine more excellence than any
other IN the city. These buildings will sus.
tain greater weight, and are put up With
less inconvenience than brick buildings, being
cast and fitted so that each piece may be put
up as fast as il is brought on the ground
They may be taken down, removed, and put
up again ~ a short time, like any other cast.
ng, In their mode Of construction nearly
three feet of room Is gained over buildings
put Up with brick. They admit more light,
for the iron columns Will sustain the weight
tina, would require a wide brick wall IN or.
binary bui dlngs. They combine beauty with
strensh, Tor tho panels can be filed with
figures to any extent.
/. In the construction each story supper
ted by rows OF auted p,,asters, the cornice
between which are compactly bolted. The
walls are, in fact, one compact mass, and
capable oil SUSTAINING incnncelsable weight
The iron used weighs 100 tone. The col
umns on The frs, story were cast at the West
Pom, Foundry those on the second and
fourth at Burdens, in Brooklyn aud the third
and fifth al the Novelty Works. The cor.
nice, facss and ornaments are The work OF
VIM. l.. Miller, No. 40, Eldr,d.e s,tes..-
: The mason work was done By A. & J. White,
and the carpenter wo,s Nv Samuel Martin.
TIE entire cost Of The five stores : about
$50 COO"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
SUDDEN DEATH.

Mr.. Allen Andrews, a citizen Of Belfast,
Laurens District, was Yesterday stricken BY
death whilst trausaCting some business IN the
sore Of Messrs. g. N. Thompson & Co.
We understand he had some minute. pre-
vious to his death, complained Of pain III
his left side, and had stepped into DR.. Ftch's
store, and procured some simple remedy a
few minutes after his return TO Messr,. G.. u.
Thompson & Co.'s he fell dead. 1t IL sup.
posed he died from disease Of the heart. The
deceased vas abou, 90 years Of age, wss an
list Church. w learn that he has left slle
and seven children to deplore his death
He eft home on est Tuesday morning IN hl.
usual health Columbia Sol.b CIrO.!aiGa,
-! nat,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
Difference between Wing and Demo
CRATIC RULE

The Cincinnati Gazetle, IN an article con
trastng the conduct Of a Democratic admin
,s,ration with that Of the Wings, states the
remarkable fact, that during the nine years be,
tween 1896 and ls45, when tie Democrats
governed Ohio, the State debt was increased
from $685., 66i to the enormous sum Of $40,
los, 5l5 and tha, the credit was ct a very
low ebb. From March, 1915 TO JAN, ls49,
four years, the Wings governed the State
During this time the State debt has been ds.
creased 81 500, 642 and the credit Of the
S,ae completely restored.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
INTERESTING FACTS.

legal stone is | 4 lbs, or an eighth Of an
hundred IN England, and 8 bs. in Holland.
A iathom, feet, IS derived from the height
Of (uIl grown man. A hand, in horse meas
ure, Is 4 inches. An irish mile is 2i0
yards; a Scotch mile is ,91i; German,
SOC; Turkish, ,s26. An acres $50
square yards, foot and : J inches each way
4 squsre mile, 100 yards each way, con.
'alns Gao acres. The human body consists OF
$40 bones, 9 kinds Of articulation or ioinings,
100 carriages or llgamen,s, 400 muscles or
lendons, and 100 nerves, besides blood ar,e.
fes, veins, &c. Potatoes planted below 3
ieet do no, yegela'e: at one foo, they grow
thickest, and at two feet they are retarded
two or three months. There arc no solid
rocks in the arctic regions, owing to the Sc.
we're fross. The surface Of The sea is est.
mated at $50 100000 square miles, taking
The whole surface ofthe globe al ] 80 900 600
square miles. tsgreatest depth is supposed
10 be equal to tho height Of the highest noun.
tain, or miles,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-11-30
RESOURCES OF The UNION.

The PnIadclp hia Inquirer states that &C.
cording TO the estimates Of the Comm ssioner
of the Patent, the quantity OF wheat raised IN
the United States, last year, was not less
than l20, 600 coo bushels. The productions
Of ls45, It vii lie seen, exceeded those OF
the year before, with the exception Of sugar,
hemp and tobacco Large SURPRISES OF gram
and provisions, after supply ing home con.
sumption, " III be left FOR expectation.
I" The quantity OF corn produced last year
IS estimated o be bout SIS 900 600 bushels !;
oats ls5 000,000 bushels; potatoes, Ia.
000 900 bushels rye, $1,000 600 bushels ;
buckShsat, - 500, 900 bushels barley, O..
222 600 bushels hay, 1875 600 tons
hemp, %, 800 tons cotton, | ,063, 900 900
pounds tobacco, 2l0 900 600 pounds rice
ll9 o00 00a pounds. and sugar, On Loui,,.
ana 200, 900, 600 pounds.
The agricultural productions Of this coun.
try, according 10 The estimates and calcDla.
TONS Of the Patent Office, for the year l-4s,
compared wl'h lsl7, were as annexed:
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OF TIE [.
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