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Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24
AM Excentric OId BacheIor.

We find in the New Orleans Picayune Of
the 10th inst. a letter dated Woodbridge, n.
j., July 4th in which we find the following
singular account of an eccentric old bache-
lor:-
An old bachelor has lately died in this
place leaving fortune of $4,000. What
learn of him he must have been one of the
most eccentric old chaps that everlived. His
clothes upon being taken off were separately
folded in papers and were never allowed the
sight of brush, a silk handkerchief answer
ing every purpose.
Should he be in the road and spy wagon
in the distance, he would run for his life
for fear that speck of dust should chance te
fly upon him. The village bellies have en-
joyed many a laugh at him when returning
from church, to see him take to b lis heels anC
run at the sight of carriage or a cloud o
dust, and although he would take no notice
of them at the time, yet they were not forgot
ten. He always endeavored to keep as cleal
of the ladies as possible and particularly the
widows, whom he looked upon as something
very dreadful, and was never caught walking
in the road with one if he knew it.
With all his oddities he was misery to g
cent, and would often be seen at the store ex
changing quarter Of dollar for 25 pennies
thereby saving copper on every 25. Thes
he would not take either without examining
every one to see whether it was not bad
rusty or something else. Many of the ar
ticles be bought was by the penny's worth
and hence his great use for that par
ticular coin. When he came to the last penn,
of his bundle it was wrapped in two pieces 0
paper and laid away
Thus lived this curious old man, and whel
he approached deaths door he was as odd a
ever. He could not bear the idea of any on
seeing him or entering his room for fear tha
they would soil his clothes, step on his shoe
or do some other damage, and in this state h
died, "unwept, unpittied, and uncared," al
though worth fortune of $4,000.
ANTELOPE.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24

In three nights the wanderers hair became
white through grief for the death of her lover.
She saw it in the brooks Her hair he had
often called net, in which his life was entan-
gled. Net and life were by one stroke des-
troyed. She then thought of those holy ones
of the church, who in humility have lived un-
known and deepised beneath the parental roof,
and as a penance, she had besought aims
from her fathers castle, and lived among the
rocks from which her lover fell. But her pen
ance draws near its end-the crimson stream
fails All! faith
She would have written father but the
stream was exhausted, which, with unspeaka-
Bile sorrow, the knight perceived had issued
from deep wound in her left arm.
He was found by his servants near the
corpse, in silent prayer, his hounds moaning
beside him. He buried bis daughter in the
cavern, from which he never afterwards came
out The unhappy hermit forced every one
from him; his faithful dogs alone he could
not drive away; and mournfully they watch
ed together beside their young mistress, and
beside their sorrowing lord; and when he al
so died, their sad howlings first made it known
to the surrounding country.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24
Cold Water Joke.

Somewhere about here writes southern
correspondent, lives small farmer of such So
cial habits that his comming home intoxicated
was once no unusual thing His wife urged him
in vain to sign the pledge. Why you see, he
would say, I'll sign it after while, but /
don't like to break right off at once; it amt
wholesome. The best way alwaysis to get
used to thing by degrees you know. Very
well, OLD man, his helpmate would rejoin, see
now if you don't fall into a hole one of these
days, while you can't take care of yourself and
nobody near to take you out. Sure enough;
as if to verify the prophecy, couple of days
after, returning from a glorious frolic the old
fellow reeled into his own well, and after a
deal of useless serambling, shouted for light
of her eye to come and help him out. Didn't
tell you so ? said the good soul, showing her
ap-frill over the edge of the parapet; you've
got into hole at last, and it is only lucky
that Pm in hearing, or you might have drown
ed, you old dog you! Well, she continued
after a pause, letting down the bucket, take
! hold. And up he came, higher at each turn
of the windlass, until the old ladys grasp
slipping from the handle, down he went to the
bottom again. This occurring more than once
made the temporary occupant of the well sus-
picious. Look here, he screamed in a fury at
the last splash, you're doing that on purpose
i know you are! Well now, I am, respon-
ded his old woman TRANQUILITY, while winding
him up once more. Don't you remember
telling me its best to get used to thing by
degrees! I'm afraid if was to bring you
right up on sudden, you wouldn't find
it wholesome The old fellow could not help
chuckling at her application of his principle,
and protested he would sign the pledge on
the instant, if she would lift him fairly out
This she did, and packed him off to swear in,
wet as he was. For you see, she added, very
emphatically, if you ever fall into well again
I'll leave you thar will Knick.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24
The Telegraph a Life PreserEer.

On New Years Day, 1850 catastrophe
which it is fearful to contemplate, was avert
ed by the aid of the Telegraph. A collision
had occurred to an empty train at Gravesend )
and the driver having leaped from his engine,
the engine started alone at full speed for
London Notice was Immediately given by
telegraph to London and the other stations
and while the line was kept clear, an engine
and other arrangements were prepared as a
buttress to receive the runaway. The super
intendent of railway also started down the
line on an engine; and passing the runaway
he reversed his engine and had it transferred
at the next crossing to the upline, so as to be
in the rear of,the fugitive; he then started in
chase, and On overtaking the other he ran into
it at speed, and the driver of the engine took
possession of the fugitive, all danger was at
an end. Twelve stations were passedin safety
it passed Woolwich at fifteen miles an shour
it was within couple Of miles of London
when it was arrested. Had its approach been
unknown, the mere money value of the dam
ageit would have caused might have equaled
the cost of the whole line of telegraph.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24
DidHe Die for Me1

A little child sat quietly upon its mothers
lap. Its soft blue eyes were looking earnestly
into the face that was beaming with love and
tenderness for the cherished darling. The
maternal lips were busy with a story. The
tones of the voice were low and serious, for the
tale was one of mingled JOY and sadness
Sometimes they scarcely rose above whisper,
but the listening babe caught every sound
The crimson deepened on its little cheek, as
the story went on increasing in interest Tears
gathered in its earnest eyes, and low sob
broke the stiffness as its mother concluded
A moment and the ruby lips parted, and in
tones made tremulous by eagerness, the child
inquired
Did he die for me, mammal
yes, my child, for you-for all
May love him always, mamma, and dear
Ily too?'
yes, my darling, it was to win your love
that he left his bright and beautiful home.'
And he will love me, mamma, know he
will He died for me. When may see him
in bis other home %
when your spirit leaves the world, my dar-
ling
MY spirit murmured the child.
Yes your spirit, that part of you which
thinks and knows and loves, if you love him
here, you viii go to live with him in heaven
And may love him here. How glad you
have made me, dear mamma
And the mother bowed her head and pray.
ed silently and earnestly, that her babe might
love the Savior. Keeper.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24
Living.


Never tell whole lie, or a half lie. or a
quarter of lie, or any part of a lie. Many
boys who know well enough what sneaking,
mean thing it is to lie, yet will twist the truth,
or deceive little bit. This is about as bad
as a plump falschood. If boy does some
thing wrong, either through ignorance, care
lessness, or accident, and then tells one halt
truth, and one half lie about it, he might al
most as we'll have told the whole untrue.
Now see how the spirited, manly, true-hearted,
clear-tongued boy will do, after an error. He
resolutely determines to acknowledge ii, with
out being afraid of any body's anger-tell it
just as it was I never in my life knew any
one to be injured by telling the truth in this
way, but l have seen many boy, and man
too, who were looked upon with contempt,
and thought poorly Of because they would tell
sneaking lies, or half lies, or quarterles. The
worst of untruths-those which are teliber-
ately made up, stories about people, or little
stories magnifed into big ones-prove the tel
Ter of them to be most worthless, impure,
and mean person. The liar is indeed despiea,
bic both to God and good men. On the 9th
er hand nothing is moro beautiful than a
strictly truth telling person-ope who never
varies from the truth, who is open, candid,
and above deceit 10 become so, a boy should
strive hard, should determine to become SO,
and he will become SO. Besides, it is so easy
always to tell the truth. and so very hard to
arrange very plausible untruth, which will
even then, In all likelihood be found out nine
times out of ten.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24
Think Again.

% mother, 1 wish you would whip Edward /;
he struck me in the face with his hoop stick ?
cried little Emma as she came running home
from school, with the blood gushing from her
lips.
why, Edwin exclaimed the mother, how
came you to hurt your sister so badly You
surely could not have done it intentionally
No, Mother. Sister knows it was an acci-
dent She came running in my way, when |
was driving my hoop, and the stickstruck her
I did not.
Come to me, Emma, and let me wash the
blood from your face; then I will punish your
brother if you wish me to. Shall lido so
Yes mother He is a careless naughty
boy
But think again, Emma. You may be sor-
ry after it is done. You are satisfied that il
was an accident and that you were as much
to blame as your brother You were both
careless, and that was the way the accident
occurred If punish him, shall hurt him
more than he did you Would it do you any
good to see him cry? Would it make your
face feel any better to know that he was suf-
fering pain? Think again, I viii do just as
you wish. Shall punish him!'
No, no, mother said Emma, quickly, and
the tears fell faster than before. I know he
did not mean 70 hurt me-
Then go and kiss him, and tell him you for.
give him for his carelessness: and ask him tc
forgive you, for your anger toward him.
It was a sweet sight to see the loving chill
dren locked in each others arms kissing away
each others tears!
Little children; Never do or say any thing
in anger; but think again, and you will always
find the second thought is the wisest
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24
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The Prayer Of the Betrothed.

4me FfnyeH Oh the BetrOtheOs
A lady in the St. Louis Union, over the sigma
nre Of Inez. portrays her thoughts in the folowin
most beautiful verses, on the eve of her marriage:
Father, come before Thy throne,
With low aud bended knee.
To thank Thee, with grateful tone,
For all Thy love to me.
Forgive me, if my heart this hour.
give not alto Thee,
For deep affections mighty power
Divides il aos0 with Thee.
Thou knowest, Father, every thought
That wakes within my breast,
And how this heart has vainly sought,
To keep its love suppressed.
But when the idol, worshiped one,
Sits fondly by my side,
And breathes the VOWS cannot shun,
To me, his destined bride.
Forgive me. if the loving kiss,
He leaves upon my brow,
Is thonght of in an hour like this,
And thrills me even now.
He's chosen me to be his love
And comforter through life;
Enable me oh God to prove
Allowing, faithful wife.
He knows not, Father, all the deep
Affections control
The thousand loving thoughts that sweep
Resstless o'er my soul.
He knows not each deep fount Of love
That gushes warm and free;
Nor can he ever, ever prove
My warm idolatry.
Then guard him, Father-round his way
Thy choicest blessings cast,
And render each successive day
Stillhappier than the last.
And, Father, grant us so TO live,
That when this life is o'er,
Within the happy home you give,
We meet to part no more.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24
MtsreIlaueuus on 8 +.

For the Freeman.
Particular Friemds-TO the Youth.
We engage in no pursuit however trivial,
in early life, but what has bearing upon our
more advanced years. 1t then becomes US to
regard attentively the performance of every
action. and especially those of a serious nature.
Among the many actions of our lives, there
are few, if any, that require greater precau-
ton, or more due consideration, than the for
nation of the pleasing relation of Friendship.
Our happiness or misery, in a great measure,
depend on the choice of particular friends
According to this choice, yirtuous principles
may be imbibed, knowledge increased, the
powers of the mind expanded, and our daily
conduct improved; or, our natural propensity
to vice may be strengthened, the mind gradu-
ally weakened, and our whole department
rendered odious. It would therefore, be far
from acting wisely, to contract friendship in a
needless manner.
It is important that we consider well what
are the qualities person must possess, in or
der to receive our confidence. Observation
and experience, teaches US that we are prone
to initiate those we love. We almost imper-
lceptibly, imbibe the sentiments and exhibit
the character of those whose society we fire.
quent The consequences of vice, both in this
life and the future, are too awful to be treated
with indifference by any one. Onr friends
should be those of knowledge and virtue
Those from whose conversation we may derive
profit as well as pleasure. Those whose daily
conduct is such as will, if followed, give salts
faction to ourselves, and procure the esteem o.
others We also need friends who can give
advice in trouble, and consolation in distress
When brought, as we often are, into circum
stances in which the counsels of friend are
desirable, to have one who has neither knowl
edge or discernment, is extremely mortifying
and will only add to our grief.
It would likewise be best as far as praeti
cable, to chose for our companions those wh'
have mild and generous disposition. For
is unpleasant to be exposed to continual irreg
ularities of temper. Those Irregularities will
Iif they do not destroy, weaken the attach
ments of Friendship. HAWTHORNE.
Fremont, August IA, 1850.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24

A gentleman, once upon time, entered a
small shop in which vegetables were kept for
sale and inquired of the proprietor if he had
any onions
Onions, onions repeated the puzzled veget-
able dealer, 'onions! mo sir, 1 believe not
After the geutlamen had left, the perplex-
ed vegetable man scratched his head for a
moment, and then as if sturck with sudden
solution Of the mystery, exclaimed-'wonder
if the darned ignorant fool didn't mean i,tgens !"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-24


KLEP IT BHTgRE fHR PEoPLE.-f That Judge
Wood refuses to meet Judge Johnston on the
stump to discuss the issues presented BY the
different parties.
Keep Il 6efore tie People That Judge
Wood is opposed to paper currency and is
pledged to carry 1.-THE hard money doctrine
in its worst form.
Keep ii before the Word Choppers. =
That the lorofocos oppose Judge Johnston
because ne was in his younger days wood
choppers
Keep 1t before the People.-That the iocos
despise Judge Johnston because he obtained
the, rudlmeht Of common school education
by the light of hemluck bark.
Wigs Remep,5cr- That our opponents
are now in the field, and that every effort viii
be made by them to defeat you at the coming
October election.
Whigs Renspa5er That it is. of the.
greatest Importance that tou have a majority
IN the next Legislature as thete is Is be . Ua
S. Senator to elect
Wings Remember. That these locofoco
presses are endeavofihg to shift the failure Of
forming a State Constitution off their shoul-
ders, on to that of the Wings hotwithstand-
ing they, (the loeos) bad majority Of some
% in the Conventions London Sentinel.
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Tbs FEksFeN, is Published every Saturday morn
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Never say | can't: III Try. is the word.
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AIR. KESSLER. announces to the Travelling
lNk Public that he has returned to the above we'll
knows stand aud is prepared TO accommodate
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Fremont. November a, Is49-se
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L. o. o. f.
CRoenAx LoDeE. No. n, meets at the Odd Eel
lows, Hail. ia Bnckiand's Brick Building, every
Saturday evening
The New York herald., 1850-12-06

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EDUCATION AMONG the CHERoKEEs The Chero-
kee ddro,ofc. Of the 18Th nit, contlins A report
from the superintendent Of the public schools 10
the council ~ the nation. From that report IL
appeaIs hat there are twenty-five schools in the
several dlstricts of the nation. in which than
one thousand male and female scholars are under
instruction. OF these cue hundred and twenty are
Dfphens, who are clothed and boarded at the ex-
p,pse of the orphan fund. The number taught m
Tie alphabet class is thirty.hve; speng, one
hundred aud sixty-eaht: reading, five hundred md
f'ty three; history, fifty; writing, three hundred
aid fourteen; arithmetic, four hundred and
seventy. eight; grammar, two hundred and ten
geography, two hundred and ninetyfour.
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THE FIooD IN WESTERN NEw YoRk-The
Albany Register, of the 4th instant, says The
Genesee river has for several days been at high
water mark-ndeed the water is seldom known 20
be higher In this stream than IL on Saturday.
The Touring mills on The upper race have been
compelled, for several days, to stop grinding. The
fats between Rochester and Scotsyille were over
flowed on Saturday, and in several places the
water was two-and.a. half feet deep in the road
Teams have been compelled, since Friday, TO
travel on the tow. path. We learn that consider
able damage has been done along The railroad,
between this city and Buffao-several bridges and
cuiverts have been swept away Considerable ap-
prehension is felt in regard 10 the canals. but at
the present writing do not hear of any break.
A serious break would probably shut mp for the
winter msny boats that would Otherwise reach
tide water.
The Rochester dmericon. of the ID inst, saysi-
We continue 10 receive accounts of dana ye caused
by the recent heavy rains. From the South. we
learn that many OF the small bridges the tribu-
fsnes Of the Genesee, in Alegany and Livings-
Ton, have been swept awav, AMI considerable Ia
jury sustained by the farmers. Honeoye Greek
was swollen 10 an unusual height, the banks over
flown IN the southern towns of the county. The
mills al Rush and Honeoye Falls are said TO have
been dameged, as also the bridges at the same
places.