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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-03-01

Mrs Partington thus describes her Christmas
dinner: "iIhe dinner was expeudid, but my
seat was SO promote from the ,nick-nacks that
! could not ratify my appetite, and the picked
cherries had such defect on my head, that
had motion to leave the table, but Mr.
gave me hartslorn resolved in water, whiuh be-
reayed me-" ...,...... ,.......,..,.. =,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-03-01

We see it is stated in the New York papers
that a large chest of elegant plair, got up by
order of COL Webb, and packed i'll very
. careful manner, was despatched to him from
that city few days since. ,
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
Is there not a RemedYl

1t is an interesting sight to behold some ff-
ty to an hundred boys and young men, each
according to law-armed and equipped with
horn, COW bell tin-pan, and every other do
lorous toned instrument which their imagina-
ton can invent, surround a neighbers' house,
making night hideous with their pandimonium
sounds, and yells. 1t outrages all decency,
law and order If a man has the misfortune
to get married. the peace of the community
for one night must be broken in upon and the
legions of Beelzebub turned loose.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
The Crons-Grasshonners.

The weather during the last week, has been
remarkably accommodating to the farmers,
giving them an opportunity to secure their
hay and grain in admirable condition. We're
grct to learn that in many parts of our country,
the crops, particularly oats and hay, are suf-
fering greatly from the grasshoppers. Many
fields Of 6ne looking hay. have been entirely
DESTROYED by this insect during the last week,
and itis feared the oat crop will suffer in ike
manner A farmer from the country informs
Us that his oat field even now, presents only
a mass Of Iifeless headless stalks, having been
completely trimed by these comparatively
harmless insects. We had hoped that the Sc
we're rain Of week before last had destroyed
those insects to such an extent as to prevent
their injuring the crops, but on the contrary,
it seems to give them strength and Vigor
Lorain Argus.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
Beautiful Extract.

You cannot go into the meadow an pluck up
single daisy by the roots, without breaking up
a society OF nice relations, and detecting a
principle more extensive and refined than
mere gravitation The handful OF earth that
follows the tiny roots of that little flower is
replete with social elements A little social
circle had been formed around that germina-
ting daisy, The sunbeam and the dew drop
met there, and the soft summer breeze came
whispering through the tall grass to join the
silent concert. And the earth took them to
her bosom and introduced them to the daisy
germ; and they all went to work to show that
hower to the sun. Each mingled in the hon
ey its influence, and they nursed the wee can
ny things with an aliment that made it grow,
And when it lifted its eyes towards the sky,
they wove soft carpet ottgrass for its feet
And the sun saw it through the gre,n n leaves,
and sn1iied as he passed on; and then by
starlight and by moonlight, they worked on.
And the daisy lifted up his head, and one
morning while the sun was looking it put on
its siver-rimmed diadenl, and showed Its yel-
low petals to the stars. And it nodded to the
little birds that were swimming in the sky
And all of them that had silver lined wings
came, and birds that in black and gray and
quaker came; and the puerulous blue bird, and
the courtesying yellow bird, came; and each
sung native air at the coronation of the
daisy. Elihu Burrit
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
ExnIosion of the America,

Another steamboat disaster, making five
that have occurred this season, has taken place
upon Lake Erie. The explosions and loss of
life by this means. for the year thus far, is
without parallel in the annals of steamboat
navigation; and it is high time the public gen.
orally began 10 look into the causes that lead
to these unfortunate results.
1t is fast becoming positively unsafe for an
individual to trust himself but for an hour up
on one of these lake boats. Some one is to
blame, for it has not always been thus danger
Gus; and at whose door does the fault lie p
Some one is in fault, for certainly so many
disasters in so short time cannot be ascribed
to the "act of God or the kings enemies" but
to the utter negligence of inspectors or Off
GERS of the various boats must all these losses
of life and property be ascribed. The Amer
ca burst her steam pipe on her upward trip
from Buffalo to Sandusky city, (for particulars
see another columr,) instantly killing 5 or 6
and scaIding 25 others. The causes of these
disasters should be looked into, not only by
the public, but by the oWners themselves
The fear of these explosions will shortly deter
the travelling public from journeying by water
at all; and owners then will most particular
| ly feel the loss. The responsibility after al
is in great measure upon them; and We
have no doubt but that if they go to little
more expense in repairing and fitting theil
boats-securing competent masters and en-
gineers, we should not be obliged every few
weeks to chronicle some terrific steamboat dis
aster and recount scenes alike sickening anc
revolving to our common humanity
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
capture 81 ! 1Tanifee OF Sea Cow.

4g the arrival ofthe steamer Monmouth.
Cart. Freeborn, from Indian-riyer yesterday,
we learn that Msssrs- ClAEk and Burnham
succeeded ia eaFsunng sea cow on the 18th
list. near Jupiter Inlet, Florida : The animal,
was caught in net, is ofstkeis male speciesl
and Is nine feet three inches in. length They
succeeded in taking il alive, and have shipped
il 70 Charleston, ii the sehr. Charleston, with
the intention Of exhibiting it at the North dur
ing the ensuing summer, and of bringing it
South next winter. An individual who saw
Il describes It as remarkably curious animal.
IL was very wild when first captured, but soon
BECAME quite tame, and now eats grass, dc.
ItsfaiI IS in the shape of fan, and is two
feet and FIVE inches broad 1t has no hind
feet: its fore feet are similar to those Of tur-
tie; has nails like those on the human hand,
but no claws Il mouth and nose resemble
those of a COW has teeth on the lower jaw,but
none on the upper.
Previous to the capture of the one above
described, they succeeded in taking female,
but it was so large, and becoming entangled
in the net made such desperate exertion to es-
cape, that the captors we're compelled to shoot
H. They preserved the skin. however, " hich is
fifteen feet long.
: The individuals who made the capture,
were in our city some weeks ago, making the
necessary arrangements for the enterprise, and
expressed their determination to make a cap
ture The have succeeded, and viii no be am
NV re warded by the exhibition of their great
natural curiosity. Barnum, Of the American
Museum, is said to have offered them, if sue
cesful, $4,000 for their prize.
This is the second instance within our kuowl
edge thai the Sea Cow has been captured
Some years ago during the Florida war, Col
Harvey shot two of them in the Everglades
He preserved the hides and they were ex
hibited al St Augustine as great curiosity
We saw rib Of one of the animals yesterday
in possession of gentlemen ofthis city, to whom
il vas presented by Col Harvey. lie infor
med us that he had partakeno of Of the flesh
and prOunced it remarkably tsnder and pala
table-far superior to beef
Mr Clark, one Of the captors, is a residen
Of Florida. a highly respectable gentleman
and, well know in this city.
Savannah News.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
fohio Statesman.
TO. S. Journal

Ew Locofocoism is the same everywhere
We had thought that Democracy in this state
was as rampant as it well could BET butunder
the dictum of Cass Michigan is making rapid
strides in the wake of Archbold, Robertson,
Mitchell and others who figured in our consti-
tutional convention. Michigan decided tohave
new constitution, and the Detroit Advertiser
says that the substantial measures of reform
in which the people are interested, are mainly
overlooked and disregarded, and the people
take but little interest in its doings.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
AnnrehensIans ana liraans.

The Washington Union is very much alarm
ed at the present state Of affairs. L sees the
democracy Of the south divided, and in danger
of losing that unity aud harmony that have
hitherto given them so much force in the Ma
tional councils. The establishment of the
Southern Press. and the formation Of a south
ern party are putting the democraey in sone-
what similar position to tl1e. wing party in the
north, by the detection of the free soilers.
The Union has foresight enough to see where
it is likely TO end, and it raises its warning
voice
Wo call particular attention to that part of
the extract which refers to the northern de-
mocracy IT is true, and is worthy of consid-
GRAFTON of such democrats as Signal Taylor, DR..
Townshend, Swift DC, that the stalwart De-
mocracy of the north, are the natural allies of
the south. 1t has been SO in days past, and
will be SO in days to come.
The elements of strength and stability that
President Fillmore is drawing around him, ev-
identity alarm the venerable organist of de-
mocracy. He does not like the prospect. He
sees trouble ahead for the spoilsmen, who for
twenty years have lived and fattened at the
public crib.
Let the people of Ohio remember the ad-
mission here made, and the whole south, if
united, cannot carry their measures, and that
they look with hope and confidence to the stall
wart democracy of the north to help them in
their slavery propag atiDg measures.
The following is paragraph from the Union
of July 3oth:- 70. s. Journal.
"We must say at once, that we are for main
tanning in all their force and unity the princi-
pies of the democratic party. We shall want
all its power to meet the overthrow of the
whig phalanx which Mr. Fillmore is rallying
and embodying to orerslaugh US, His cabi-
net decidedly whig as it is bespeaks his pur-
poses. We must not dsband, or fritter away
our forces, lest we be caught in moment Of
confusion, and see all our principles prostrated
Will Mr.. Fillmore even assist in settling the
agitating subject of the day, deeply interested
as he is in putting this stumbling block out Of
his way? How many northern wings viii be
bring TO the rescue? How many Websters
are to be found in his squadron? The south
is to look 10 the democratic party of the north
and the northwest mainly for the adjustment
Of these difficulties. She cannot carry the
question alone by her own efforts. 1t would
be fortunate, indeed, if her own democracy
were so united as to contribute their utmost to
assert her rights, and protect her from aggress
ion But her whole democracy cannot do il
alone. They must look for other votes; and
where will they principally find them? II
the manly votes of the stalwart democracy o
the north, who will risk everything for thei
country the constitution and the Union"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
August Elections.

Five States, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Mis-
souri, and Texas, held their State elections on
Monday. (August 5th.) Legislatures were
chosen in each, and members of congress in
Iowa and Missouri In Indiana, Missouri and
Texas, United States Senators were to be
elected. In the first named State, we hope
a Wing has been returned in the place of Mr.
Bright, who has been conspicuous all winter
for his general subseryiency to the South
Delegates to convention TO amend the con-
stitutlon were to be elected at the same time.
The signs indicate that the Wings will
make clean sweep in Missouri, in conse-
quence of the efforts made by the "scamps''
to throw Benton overheard We are much
mistaken if the Loeofoco poll book thieves did
not receive q severe rebuke in the first con-
gre5sioual district in Iowa; in which State a
Governor was also to be elected.
North Carolina elected Governor and Leg
isiature on Thursday, august sth.) We shall
be disappointed if the Locos caught Old Rip
Van Winkle mapping. Manly and Reed are
the candidates. and two years ago the former
was elected over she latter by 500 majority
only, in consequence Of his views on certain
local questions. But it is useless to speculate
on what the telegraph wires will soon make
certain. TO- S. Journal
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
BOOK Nnt-GaInhins.


The editor Of the Statesman is going TO give
the Galphin claim particular jesse. from this
time, henceforth, Heis not going TO let up,
he amt. He is bound to give them enough"
Of it
We shall expect that Medary will begin at
the beginning, and give Mr.. Forsyth, OF Geor-
gia. who was Secretary of State under Gen.
Jackson. and Gen Jackson himself atreulen-
dous blowing up. as they all favoredthes Gal
phin claim ia their day. and by their exertions
kent the breath Of life in it We rather trem-
ble for fear Mydary viii be obliged to take
back part Of that ea1ogyt at least, so far as
/ the doines "in TIE world of bliss" are con-
eerned
| We hope this modern Quixose will have a
GOOD time Gift, fighting those huge giants he
secs Aourizaing their arms at him. Mean
In hilc, We shall expose that "error en- the &C.
co,si,t," and continue TO pour broatside after
! broadSde. into the rotten hulk Of locof9coism
I and especially that part where wave the flags
of "kard naoney,'' aud "unrestricted indiridato
lia5ilitg.'' These are questions that concern
the people of Ohio. These are what they viii
/ talk about and vote about this fall; and~the
Statesman is only showing another evidence
Of its greenness, if it thinks, by this shallow ar
tiGce, to attract attention to something else
! The Juggle won't win. Meanwhile, that the
Statesman may not get out of Material, we here
With furnish it ith list of real livc Galphini
Of his own stripe. Fire away at them!
/ m = Tonrpal
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
Cleveland, NOryvaIk and Toledo
Rail Road.


The Engineers on this road, competed their
surveys from this place to HaDford's crossing
of the Vermillion, (near the centerof Wake
man, last week; from that point they are
now running line TO Oberln. They win
then return 10 Ranford's and run aline 10 con-
meet with the c. q. & G. Railroad at Lagran-
ge which will complete the preliminary sur
yeys.
The Committee superintendent, wish to
correct impression that prevails in some
parts Of the country, that they have abondon-
ed the Wellington route, which is not the fact
The committe were directed to form the iun-
ction with the G. g. q g. road, at some point
in Huron or Lorian counties.
It has been the object ofthe committee to
ascertain what point offers the greatest fac
iHties, as respects grade, distance, cost of con-
struction, DC, for forming junction, and they
believed by having all the facts before them.
as they will have when the report Of the En-
gineer is made the public will be better pre-
pared to select the most desirable route.
In addition, we would state that another
line was run from our village east TO connect
with the Wellington route as as heretofore
run, and very satisfactory grade found, With
but a short increase of distance.
The Engineers report the grade to. and the
crossing of the Vermillion at Hanford's in all
respects favorable.
As soon as the surveys are completed. the
estimates will be made, and we fatter our
selves that we shall be able TO show, that q
road on this line can be built on lower grade,
with less curves, and cheaper cost of eonstruc-
ton than any road of equal length, in Ohio
Huron Reflector.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

HIGH PmcE FOR LANn-Col. Partridge re-
Gently sold his farm in Mad River township.
Montgomery county, Ohio to Judge Morse, Of
Cincinnati, consisting of one hundred acres,
"ats125 per acre, amounting to Sl2,5e0.
This is certainly high price for farming land,
even though it be of the Mad River bottoms.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

The Best YEr-At meeting of the Sons
of Temperance in Canada, few days since, a
young man in addressing the ladies, said:
LET me urge you, ladies, one and all. not
to countenance any young man who will not
become teetotaller would also beg of you
to advise the young men to become Sons
and if you cannot accomplish this, RaakeJatk-
ers Of tbsnae'
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
MIG COUNTY CONVENTION.
WHIGs OF sANDUsKY COUNTy

~ AhANHS Ut SAN DNSA SOOIN u
The time has again arrived when 1t is necessary
that should be doing something the tcoy of organ
isation. Union is Strength without union we have
hope that the principles which we believe to be
right, will ever triumph. Our opponents are al
ready marshaling their forces; and while energy
and activity characterize all their movements, why
should Incidence and supineness be found alone in
the Wing ranks? Think Of these things therefore,
and ORGANIZE!
IL view thereof, the Central Committee request
the Wings of Sandasky county to meet at their re-
Fpective places of election in the several townships.
On the 18th day of August, inst,
TO nominate Delegates 10 attend Wing Mass
County Convention 10 be holden at Fremont, on
Saturday, Sept. 9Th, at 2 p. M,
for the purpose of nominating candidates for the fol-
lowing Offices, viz:
County Treasurer;
Prosecuting Attorney;
One Commissioner, and
One Poor House Director
At the Township Meetings the Wings are also
requested to nominats Delegates to attend the Con-
gressiona, Senatorial and R representative District
Convention. to be held at PerTysburgh, on the 22d
day of August, at . O'Clock P. M.
DANIEL L. JUNE.
JAMES 5. FOUKE,
T. 8. HULL.
CHAS. G. MUGG,
CHAS. G. GREENE.
Whig Central Committee
August 10th, 1880.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

InpUDENr QUEsT1oNs.-To ask an unmar-
ried lady how old she is.
To ask lawyer if he ever told lie.
Toask doctor how many persons he has
killed.
To ask minister whether he ever did any
thing wrong.
To ask a merchant whether be ever cheat
ed a customer.
To ask an editor the name Of lis cores
pondents.
To ask young lady whether she would
like beau.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10


The following IS from the address cf the
Rev. Dr. Pyne, delivered At the funeral q
President Taylor. The suggestion, says the
BufaEc Commercial, is not only practicable
one, but must commend itself to every Anners
ican heart as eminently appropriate 70 the char
acter Of our people aud institutions
There IS a monument even now in progress
to the memory Of the first President Of this
country but how utterly inadequate must that
or any other monument be- as an expression
of the veneration Of this country or the world
itself Lean imagine a monument more wof-
thy Of the country and Of him; one thatwould
preach great lesson to generations Jet 70
come Lotthe spot where the grest Father
of his country reposes, become national soil.
Let there arise on the bankof his own river
beneath the shade Of his own trees, great
ausolem-there. around his mortal remains,
let the bodies Of all be gathered who have ey7
er been chosen or shall ever be chosen BY the
American people to bear that Office which
Washington dignifed and adorned. believe
that such monument might do much 70 se-
cure the best succession in the world, the sHcS
cession of virtues and patriotism ike his own
I am very sure it would be visited like shrineS
that many heart would beat with nobIey
pulse when looking on that assembly Of the
mighty dead And, if the day must come
when the fate of the great nations that hare
gone shall be ours; when strangers of some
newer race and name shall come hither to fis-
it the relies of people once mighty and free
the very memory Of other places, other names
may have banished but that will remain, and
the world viii never cease to bear record that
that must indeed have been great nation
that had such honorable sons, and so honored
them.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
Notices.,

Number of the Illustrated Domestic Bi-
BILE has come to hand. The contents of this
number embrace from the Sd chapter of LIE
viticus to the 22d chapter of Numbers. Pub
lished by Samuel HuesLon. No. 139 Nassau
street, N. Y.
We will receive subscriptions for the above
work at this office.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

A CURIOUS Nor1oN.-The following is from
country paper and is not only good sense,
but out of all measure. comical poetry;
He who reads and comes to pay,
Shall read again another day
But he who will not plank the cash.
Though his name is on our subscription
book, we shall be compelled, however reluc'
tantly to make -.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

Mrs. Partington says that just before the
last war with England, circumstances were seen
round the moon nightly, shooting stars per
ambulated the earth, the desk of the sun was
covered with blackspots, ike blots of ink, and
couies swept the horizon with their opes- attic
tails. Every body said it profigated war, and
sure enough war did come. It's costiveness
ues fell throughout the land, butthe bravery
az Ger. Jackson exBatriated the American
citizen, and foreign domineering says became
q bv-word
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
WHIG SENATORIAL CONTENTION,

The Wings of Lucas, Fulton. Wood, Henry. OF
tawa and Sandusky counties, are requested to send
Delegates TO Convention TO be held at PERRYS-
BURGH on the 22d day of August inst.
at 2 O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of nom-
mating Candidate for the State Senate to be sup
ported by ths Wings of this District at the coming
election.
THE HON. VIM. JOHNSTON.
Wing Candidate for Governor. will be present and
address the Convention.
E. MACK,
Chairman Senatorial Committee
July 3Oth, 1850.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

re- The cholera is still prevalent in Co
lumbus, though il does not rage to any alarm
ing extent The Board of Health report on
the I'd inst, nine deaths from that disease
On the Sd, fourteen.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10
Grand Total

Add to the above list the host of small pet
ty larceny thieves about the POST OFFICES,
Pension Offices and the various stations under
the Polk dynasty. and we shall have sum
filehed from the Public Treasury, under Loco
foco reign, exceeding Ten Millions of Dollars !!
Pittsburgh Gaz.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

More than one eighth part Of the exports Of
the United States are furnished By the state
Of Alabama, state which thirty-five years
ago had no existence, and was chiefly an un--
inhabited wilderness.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

Recent accounts from Oregon received as
Washington state that the gold fever has bro
ken out among the people in consequence of
some discoveries made by the Indians, and
that many have gone Of ia pursuitof the pre-
c:ous metal.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-10

No. Is of the Dictionary of Machines, En-
gine work and Engineering is on our table
1t has now reached the 72oth page. Publish
ed by D. Appleton & Co. N. Y.