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Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
Ccncus--CaPital PuniShment--Re-
mOVal to Columbus.
CINCINNATI, Iuesday

CINCINNATI, Tuesday, Dec, 5th.
The special com mittee to obtain the census
returns of Ohio, reported, and received fur
ther instructions.
The convention, in committee of the whole,
took up the special report on capital punish
ment That is:--
"Human life shall ever be held inviolate.-
The true object of punishment being, in addi-
ton to the security of society, to reform and
not to exterminate mankind, human life shall
never be taken as punishment for crime;
but the highest punishment for crime shall be
Imprisonment for life in the State penitentiary.'
Messrs. RIDDLE and Sawyer opposed, Mr..
Hawkins defended the report. Bates, Horton
Leadbetter, Case, thought some reform neces-
sary Mr.. Ranney liked the section. But
one and all of them concluded, that the sub
iect should be left with tie-le legislature
The committee rose and reported.
The Improvements in the Hall, and a mo-
ton to remove to Columbus, were debated un-
til the adjournment in the afternoon. 1t was
finally concluded, by very decisive vote, not
to leave Cincinnati Cleveland Democrat
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
The Mails.

The mails are not as regular these days as
clock work. We seldom get our Columbus
papers until they are about week old. The
Cleveland papers are generally about as long
getting here, and the Toledo papers come
with no regularity at all, We depend upon
the Toledo papers for the latest intelligence,
and when they are received regularly, they
have news two or three days sooner than we
can get it from any other source. 1t is tho't
that the postmaster at Toledo puts the pa
pers of that placein the Bellvue Mailbag, and
they go from thence to Springfield in the cars,
and return to this place in the eastern mail
about three days after they are due Will
our neighbors of the Blade and Republican
ascertain the cause of this irregularity.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
All for the Union.

A Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald, after declaring that "a strong
Union sentiment pervades the people of this
city, Washington which is shared in by all
the Senators, and members there, proceeds
thus:
The Union sentiment is moving the mem
bers of the Administration and of Congress,
in remarkable manner, as viii be seen from
the following schedule:
Hon. Truman Smith is married to a lady of
Alabama.
Hon. Mr. Gilmore, of Pennsylvania, is mar
ried to lady in Maine, niece of Mr.. John
Voaghan.
Hon. Mr.. CabelI, of FIorido, is married to
the beautiful Miss Wilcox, of ST. Louis Mo.
General Waddy Thompson, Zone of the
few union men of South Carolina) is married
to Miss Jones of North Carolina. Heaven
gran: that all South Carolina may be welded
in indssoluble bonds to the patriotic State
of North Carolina.
Hon. Mr.. Linn Boyd, of KY, was married
last session to lady of ofPennsylvania.
Hon. Mr.. Taylor, of Ohio, is bridegroom,
and hence painting for the Union.
Hon. Mr.. Conrad, Secretary Of War; is
about to be married to lady, who is not only
fascinating, but every way worthy of staunch
and patriotic a union man himself; and Mr..
Bay, of Missouri, is about to be married to a
lady in Georgetown.
God bless the ladies, one and ALL They
are silently and unobstrusiyely doing more
for the Union than all the men, by cherishing
at the sacred ireside of home, those patriotic
American sentiments which the disquisitions
of politics seem to drive out of the brains of
the men. May they be prosperous and hap
py, and be the worthy mothers of worthy
union men. The women have the rearing of
the rising generation entrusted the their ma
ternal care In their hands the Union is safe.
God bless them.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

HoLDEN's DOLLAR MAGAzINE.-The Jan
uary number of this ever welcome magazine,
is upon our table, much improved in every
respect. This is the cheapest and most read
able work extant, and cannot fail to give salts
faction to all classes of readers. The editor
promises to make Holden" more attractive
the incoming year, than it has been for the
past, which promise will be faithfully adhear-
ed to, as his list of authors will fully guarantee
One dollar year, in advance. Address,
FOWLER & DIETZ,
100 Nassau St, N. Y.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
canal ColIector at CIeveIand.

The True Democrat the organ of Free
Soilism in Northern Ohio, in an article concern
ing the delinquency of the collector at that
place, says: During the last week new and
grave chances have been made. 1t is openly
said, not only that he was guilty of peculation
on small SCALE but that he had carried out
prcmeditated plans of peculation on small
scale, but that he had carried ont premediat-
ed plans of fpeculation on large scale. 1t is
openly said too, that the President Hamlin]
of the Board of Public Works is not free from
blame in the transaction" &c.
Are we to have "more bitter fruits" from
that corrupt barter and saale between the loco
focos and Free Soilers, in 1852, when they
divided the offices as public plunder?"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
Governor Woods InauEuraI


This document we lay before our readers
this week. 1t is an able and well written pa
per, and taken as a whole, is unobjectionable
to the Whig party. Some of his recommen-
dations we heartily approve. and if acquiesced
in by the Legislature, will prove beneficial to
the State.
His views in relation to the Fugitive Slave
Law" we endorse entire. They are the views
of the Administration, and of the Wing party
generally. We have never doubted the con-
stitutionality of that law, or the obligations of
the free States to see that it is strictly enfor-
ced. AT the same time we believe its pas
sage was injudicious and uncaled for; not in
accordance with the progressive spirit of the
age, and tyranical in many fits features. 1t
is obnoxious to the free States, not only be
cause it holds out inducements to fraud, and
attempts to make szave-catchers of freemen,
but because it is not in accordance with hu-
manity and the inaliable rights of mankind
1t should be amended or repealed at an early
day. but until it is, all good citizens should
recognize it as the supreme law of the land,
and aid, if called on, in the execution of its
demands. .sr e.r.. ...
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

~ The "Phrenologicai" and "Water-
Cure" Journals for January 1851, have been
received The new volumes commence with
the January numbers, and all who wish to OBJ
tain these valuable works, should forward on
their money Immediately. The Messrs Fow-
lers' publications are so generally and favor
ably known, that it would be superhuous for
us to say any thing in their favor, and we
merely state the terms, which is one dollar, in
advance, for each work Address,
FOWLER & DEITZ,
100 Nassau St., N. Y.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
European war Nearly Certain.

We have one days later news from Eu-
rope. The London Shipping Gazette of Fri
day says: The intelligence from the Cont
nent is again of warlike character. The
Cabinets of Berlin and Vienna are now stated
to have arrived at point at which the dis
pute must emerge into open hostilities
The late negotiation between the two con-
tinents not having led to any satisfactory re-
suit The French Government is said to have
received despatch from Berlin announcing
that the Austrian government has de
manded the evacuation of Hesse Cassel in
twenty-four hours
The same report states that note drawn
up in energetic terms was communicated BY
the Russian Ambassador at Berlin, to the
Prussian government
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
Arrival of the America.

Halifax, Dec. l.
Editor Ohio State Journal:
The Steamer America, from Liverpool, ar
rived here at 8 O'Clock The Baltic arrived
at Liverpool at IA O'Clock on Thursday Morn
ing. She encountered unusually heavy wea-
ther throughout her passage from N. York.
ENGLAND-There is greatly increased aoi-
tation in England and Scotland, in regard to
the Anti Popery movement and the Daily
News asserts that the Attorney General is pre-
pairing bill to make penal the holding Of
English titles by the Catholic clergy, and the
Times significantly remarks that DR.. UIlathorn
is the first, and he assuredly will be the last
Bishop of Birmingham.
Lord Beaumont Catholic Nobleman, has
taken the field against the measures of the
Pope, and maintains that his appointment to
English Bishopricks are derogatory to the
Grown and at variance to the constitution
Immense meetings, denouncing the aggressive
policy of the country, have been held, and in
some cases led to serious riots, especially at
Berkenhead, where the meeting adjourned for
Wednesday was attended with one of the
widest riots since the days of the reform bill.
Magistrates and police were compelled to flee
before the mob
FRANcE.-The latest adyices from Paris an
nounces NJ. Depereigny from Berlin, and he
is reported to have expressed his conviction
that the King of Prussia will have great diff
Guilty in restraining the warlike disposition of
his people, and that he cannot and ought not
to make any further concession.
RoME-Latest advices from Rome states
Fl,of t, Er.l,tl,, L.
commotion in England, on the late papal ag-
gression, and professed to regard it as mere
question of etiquette.
GERMANY.-Latest news from Germany in
no respect less pacific, nor is the state of af-
fairs less critical than for two weeks previous
to the sailing of the America.
PRUssrA.-The Prussian Chamber was
opened on the 21st, by speech from the King
which was favorable to the war party. He
says, 'We seek no war, but we demand an ar
rangement of the general Fatherland suitable
to our present position in Europe and Germa-
ny, and corresponding with the amount OF
right which God has placed in our hands,
&c have good, old right-we will defend it,
and remain under arms until we have secured
its recognition. We owe this to Russia-we
owe this to Germany
The disturbance between the Prussian and
Bavarian troops, at Frankfort was renewed on
the 25th, and in several of the streets the sol
diers of the two countries had very sanguina-
ry conflicts. The Intervention of strong pa
trolls could alone preserve peace in the city.
The Austrian federal army in Hesse is suf-
fering for want of provisions, and their COM
mander has informed the Prussian General
that he will be compelled to advance. Gen.
Goeben replied, that the Prussian troops un-
der bis command would not fall back, under
any circumstances whatever.
The Cabinet of Presburgh is reported to
have formally made known that war against
Austria would at the same time be war
against Russia. After Berlin, the war party
find most support in the Russian province.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

EE Our friend and fellow eitizen,' JOHN
BELL, Esq, was nominated at the Locofoco
Convention at Tifin on Tuesday last, as their
candidate for Congress, to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the death of the late Hon. A. E.
Wood We understand the General had Sc
veral competitors for the Congressional hon
ors, but he triumphantly distanced them all,
including the delegation from Wood county.
The Wings, of course, will have no candid
ate before the people, and as consequence.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
Terrible TOrnndO-Cape Girardend
in Ruins.

The ST. Louis paper contain the particulars
of this desolating tornado. The beautiful
village of Cape Girardean is mostly in ruins.
The St. Vincent College edifce is postrated
the Convent is gone-the Catholic Church
and buildings around 1.-THE Methodist
Church and every building from it to the
bridge injured. The professors and students
at the College were in class at the time-sev-
eral attached to the College were injured, and
one has died, 1t is said, for distance of l 5
miles back of and around the city, every thing
bore the aspect of utter desolation-and one
half of the citizens not a roof to protect them.
The account does not give the number of in
jured and killed.
Measures were being taken at ST. Louis
for extending prompt aid to the distressed and
suffering families who have been made house
less by this terrible visitation.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
PRA1sEwoRrHr.--Av very intelligent, fine ap

PRA1sEwoRrHT.---Av very intelligent fine ap-
pearing fugitive slave, came into our city a
few days since, destitute and friendless.-
After passing few days with one of onr
wealthy citizens who having learnt the names
of some of our leading abolitionists, he called
on them to solicit aid, After laying his case
before two of the foremost in this great cause
of humanity, the one gave him .tfUe and the
other sac cents! Altough these gentlemen
prefer 10 do "good by stealth" still such acts
of generosity should be published. They
stand out as great events in the lives of those
benevolent persons, and should be recorded to
their honor. Buffalo Courier.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

DEBT oE TExAs.-The Controller ofTexas
has published report, by which the whole
debt, flied and to be betiled-principala and inter
est-is $12, 323,443,O ,O4-the par value of
which is $9,9I9,79O,4O. This will leave to
the State, out of $40, 1000 900, to be paid by
United States, over $3,OOo,OOO, after paying
all her Indebtedness.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

Ex-Governor Mcdowell, ofVirginia, recen-
tly delivered highly patriotic and eloquent
address at mass meeting of the friends of
the Union, in Augusta County Virginia. The
Staunton Spectator says in reference to the
meeting Virginia herself even may swerve
from her allegiance, but here, upon the noun
tains of Agusta,the flag of the union will con-
tinue to float as proudly as would the flag of
liberty, in the hands of Washington himself"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
Peterson,s Magazine.

For January, has been received, and for quail
ity and quantity of reading matter, excellent
engravings and neatness of execution, surpas-
ses any previous number. For 1851, the re-
duced prices to clubs will be continued, while
the quantity of reading matter will be in
creased. No expense" says the editor,
shall be spared in the way of embellishments.
The fashion plates shall be in advance of ev-
cry contemporary, and will be, in addition,
beautiful pictures Mrs. Ann S. Stephens,
the author of "Mary Derwent," Palaces and
Prisons" Julia Warren" "Malina Gray" &c,
will continue to edit the work, which is a
guarantee that it will be the most readable of
the Magazines.-In 1851, new feature will
be introduced, in series of National stories,
located in different sections of the Union, and
depicting manners and traditions North, South,
East and West Recollect, the terms of this
Magazine are but two dollars year; to clubs,
three copies for five dollars or eight copies
for ten dollars, with choice of two large si-
zed premium pictures to the person getting
up the club. Address C. J. Peterson, No. 90
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia" A specimen
can be seen at this office.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

Eg We have been anxiously waiting, ex-
pecting that some one of our numerous read
ers would present US with fine, fat, plump
turkey, that we might enjoy the coming holli-
days in common with our more fortunate
neighbors, who are able to buy them.
But we have made up our mind that pork,
potatoes and cabbage, must satisfy our appe-
tite that occasion.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

Kinkel, the German Poet and Liberal is
confined in the fortress of Spanadan. He is
not permitted to see any one, to read or write.
Books, pen and ink are strictly forbidden him.
His cells tomb. He never leaves ii although
other prisoners and felons are allowed daily
exercise He asks in vein for further clothing,
and has often been suffering from cold with
out relief His offence was that he wrote
tracts and poetry of democratic tendencies
and revolutionary character.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
Ho, the RaiIRoah.

The directors of the Toledo, NorwalI, and
Cleveland Rail Road, give notice in our pa
per this week, for payment of 10 per cent
of the capital stock of said company, by the
10th day of February, 1851, and 10 per cent
every go days thereafter until the whole is
paid Stock holders twill please govern them
selves accordingly"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

SANDWICH IsLANDs.-The population of
than $4,000. Captain Cook estimated it at
100000 The Polynesian says, if there were
supply of laborers, the productions of the
Islands could be increased to $20,o00,000 in
value.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

EDUcAT1oF IN SOUTH oARo11NA.-Gov.
Seabrook, in his recent message to the Legis-
lature says that over toUenty thousand persons
in South Carolina are ignorant Of the alphabet
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

There have been not less than 100000
cotton spendles stopped in various parts of the
country in consequence of the Tariff of l846
of which 3O2,2Oo were in Boston and vicinity.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
100 Nassau St, N. Y

~ ]. A. Scranton, Sergeant alarms of
the Ohio Senate, will please accept our thanks
for pamphlet copy of Gov. Ford's message.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21
Apr OPriatiOn asked by the Secre-
taryOf War.

The total amount asked for, is $1,155,778,
of which $l,O52,675 is for Rivers and Har-
bors, $4,000 for Roads and $33,l02 for
Lighthouses, We notice the following.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-12-21

ION, l. DeHeVe 10 De DlnQln9 upon lnc states,
and upon the people of the states, and every
public functionary is under the solemn obliga-
lions of an oath to obey its mandates. By
means of this, Congress had the discretionary
power to legslate, to carry out the designs of
the provision, not infringing on any other ar
ticle or section in that instrument; and this
constitution, and the laws of Congress and the
treaties made in pursuance Of it, are declared
to be the supreme law of the land
If the late act violates this instrument, in
what does such violation consist? Not in es-
tablishing new nor unusual rules of evidence,
for when the constitution is silent, they are
within the legislative discretion Not in de-
nying jury trial, for it does not differ, in this
respect, from the law of 1898, which has re-
manned for ffty-seven years in force, and been
sustained, both by state and national decisions
with but little, if any, complaint.
One of our most able elementary writers is
of the same opinion. Judge Story, in his COM
mentares on the Constitution, uses this Ian
guage: at is obvious that these provisions
for the arrest and removal of fugitives of both
classes, from labor and Justice contemplate
summary ministerial proceedings, aud not the
ordinary course of judicial investigation. And
in the case of fugitive slaves there would seem
to be the same necessity of requiring only pri-
ma facie proofs of ownership, without putting
the party to formal assertion of his rights,
by suit, at the common law" Judge Grier
denies, in any case of extradition, that IA jury
trial is warranted by the Constitution, or au
thorized by usage.
think no case, of mere preliminary ex
animation, can be found, of trial by jury, in
any of the United States
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

any other mans opinion would; but not
efI'ecting the grant, one way or another.
Hence, Mr.. Miller justly and truly
charged upon the leaders Of the democ-
racy that they had culpably failed to Sc
cure to the State the grant further than
the forks; that in all their official acts and
decisions they had failed and refused TO
recognize extension of the same further;
that being in power, and being in Con-
gress they had quietly looked on and
seen This great wrong done to the i'm
provement and the State, and raised not
a finger to prevent il; that from the facts
they had evidently intended, used and
reserved this question, as an electioneer-
ing hobby; that Gen. Dodge and our 9th.
er Senator and sitting members had ac-
tually spent more time in writing letters
home for electioneering purposes, than
would have cost them to have introduce
ed, and secured the passage Of a law ex-
tepding the grant, and settling the ques-
ton forever. That the decision of Mr..
Ewing, much as he regretted it, and de-
sired it otherwise could only DE regarded
as affirming the precedents of his distin-
guished Democratic predecessors in office
and binding upon him, with whom alone
the blame and responsibility rests
Mr.. Miller stated, and truly, that Con-
gress had manifested disposition to get
rid of the public lands, and that it was
well understood at Washington, that an
explanatory act could have been pas sed
without show of opposition.
Mr.. Miller's address throughout, was
straight forward. fair, manly, consistent
and convincing, and was listened to with
marked res pect, by mos! of his audience
of both parties; only some few of the
fiercer sort, finding it too hot for them,
left the room and most disgracefully
sought by loud talking, to create distur-
bance. We were happy however, to
see that such conduct received no en-
enlargement from the more moderate
democrats, who remained quietly in the
room, listened respectfully 10 the spea-
ker, and seemed DESTROYS TO learn the
truth.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

RIcH.-When Miller was speaking at
Birmingham, on the 18th inst, Halsev cf
the keokuk Dispatch "a Locofoco sheet
who was present, asked leave TO make
an explanation in relation to certain state
menis of Mr.. Miller. Halsey being
gratified in his request, Miller then pro-
duced the documents showing that Hal
sey had lied; and then put it TO vote
OF the meeting, whether Halsey had not
told wilful lie; and the vote was carried
unanimously, tina, he had, about75 per-
sons being present.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

III Wepublish this week, commencing
on the first side of our paper, copious ex-
tracts from the testimony in the late contes
ted Election Case, to the exclusion OF
much of our usual miscellaneous matter.
The great importance of the question de-
pendent on,'this Testimony, and now at is
sue before the people of this congress
sional District, demands this atour hands.
We hope our readers will peruse this
testimony carefully, and lend their pa
pers to their neighbors to read. in order
that the facts in this matter may be uni
versally understood, and that every vote
cast on the 24h inst, the most momen-
tous vote tina. ever has been, or perhaps
ever will be, cast in the State, may be
cast intelligenty. Let the people but
understand that, by voting for VIM.
Thompson, they are voting for man
upon who rests the blight of moral tur-
pitade; that by sustaining him, they in
fact sustain and sanction, the stealing OF
the poA-books a most sacriligious act,
anti-dcmocratc,, and striking ruthlessly al
the very foundation of the sacred rights
of our3 people tile freedom of elestions,
and the purity Of the ballot-box.