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Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16
~ Rev Sidney Smith. in his Moral Phi

Ew Rev. Sidney Smith, in his Moral Phi
losophy, volume lately issued in London,
says, one of the rarest sort of undertakings We
meet with in the world among the numerous
diversities which are produced, is an under
standing fairly and impartially open to the re-
ception of truth, coming in any shape and from
any quarter. The causes which render this
sort of understanding SO very rare, it will be
of use to consider. One of these causes is in
dolence. Repose is agreeable TO the human
mind, and decision is repose. A man has
made up his opinion; he does not wish to be
disturbed; and he is much more thankful to
the man who confirms him in his errors, and
leaves him alone, than he is to the man who
refutes him, or who instructs him at the ex-
pense of his tranquility. Again. our vanity is
compromised by our opinions; we have ex-
pressed them, and they must be maintained !;
the object is not to know the truth, but to
avoid the shame of appearing to be ignorant
it.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16
Indian 0utrage in Texas.


The Nuces Valley, journal published at
Corpus Christi, Texas, of the 9th ult, contains
the following:
The people of this portion of Texas had
lulled themselves into the, hope that no fur
ther Indian disturbances would occur on our
frontier this fall; but recent information re-
ceived from Refugio county leads US to arrive
at different conclusion. On Tuesday, the lst
inst, party of Indians visited the farm of Mr..
Thomas, German settler, who resides about
twelve miles from Samar, Refugio county
They captured two of Mr.. T.'s daughters, who
happened to be some two or three hundred
yards distance from the house at the time the
Indians made their appearance. The eldest
of the two girls was about fifteen or sixteen
years of age. The Indians then drove off all
the horses they could find convenient about
the place.
From this point the Indians proceeded in
in the direction of Mr.. Kuykendal's place, near
the mouth of San Antona river. From thence
they changed their course up the western
bank of that river, driving off all the horses
they could find at the different ranches as they
passed along.
Immediately after the news reached here,
Saptdln 11uulPneFNs 0esPdtCneu messenger
to Fort Merrill; and We learn that Captain
Plummer ordered out the same evening that
the express arrived at the fort force who
will endeavor to intercept the indians on their
way up the country.
Since writing the above, we learn that the
youngest of the girls captured was left by the
Indians, badly wounded near the house of
Mr.. Thomas o. Connor some three or four
miles above Carlos rancho"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

PosT OFFICE RoBBERY.-M mentioned
some days ago, that three persons of high
respectfully in Canada West were under ar
rest for high crimes One of them William
Walker, a few days ago, at Hamilton, pleaded
guilty of abstracting letters from the postofice
at Brantford, of which he was postmaster
Sentence of death was recorded against him.
Mr. Walker, previous to the act of which he
has plead guilty, stood high in the estimation
of the public He had married the daughter
of one of the most respectable residents Of
Brantford.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

MRs. PARTINGToN's LAsr-Reading III
newspaper praises of Jenny Lind's benevoleD
disposition, Mrs. Partington came to the com
plimentary expression in regard to the "fellol
feeling in her bosom" which the Swedis
nightingale cherished towards the unfortunat
and needy. Involuntarily raising her spectac
les, aud looking the very personi6cation {
amazement,the good old lady repeated, "a fel
Ter feeling in her bosom! Ia me! if that ain
jist the feIlers used to do when l was gall
And then re-adjusting her spectacles she keE
on reading.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16
A Mammoth railroad.

A bill has recently passed both branches
OF Congress making grant of Public Lands
for the construction of railroad from Mobile
and Gulf of Mexico to the city of Chicago
Engineers have been over the whole route
passing through Alabama, Mississippi, Tennes-
Sc, Kentucky and Illinois According to their
reports, the distance from Mobile to the mouth
of the Ohio river is 492 miles, and the entire
distance from the Gulf to Lake Michigan is
867 miles. From Mobile to the Ohio River,
the route surveyed runs slightly to the west
of north-thence to the lake it is almost the
same degree east of north. The average dis
tance from the Mississippi river is ninety miles.
1t crosses no nayigable streams, except the
Ohio; and is unobstruced by the tributaries
of the Mississippi, Tombecbee, Tennessee and
and Wabash rivers; hence it will be seen
that crosses large tract of country nearly
wholly distitute of natural channels of com
munication. In length it is only l per cent
longer than direct air line; and itiwill inter
sect and cross some six or eight of the rail-
roads now building to connect the eastern and
can be easily and cheaply extended to the
more important towns and wealthy districts
by means of branch roads. The aggregate
population of the country, the markets of which
are mostly at the Gulf ports, is supposed to be
upwards Of FIVE millions with an export and
import tonnage of 4,9oe,ooo. The total cost
of this road entire and complete, with heavy
iron raj, so pounds to the yard, and everything
for the opening of business, is estimated al
$4,000 per mile-$11, ,94O, 900 for the road
complete sum which amounts to less than
one-half of that invested in railways by the
city of Boston alone.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

ILLINOIS F1NANcEs-It is stated that at the
present time there is not banking institution
in the State of Illinois; yet she is surrounded
by banking States. The consequence is, her
currency is rags instead of the hard chink-
Her farmers handle little else in the shape of
money than the promises of banks of other
States. For this privilege they pay annually
not less than six hundred thousand dollars
Her neighbors, by means of bank issues, treb-
lie and quadruple the amount invested--mak-
ing their capital pay them 8 and 25 per cent !;
and Illinois pays them this per centage on ev-
ery dollar she handles of their issues Then,
the currency of this State to be ten
millions, she pays to other States and their
capitalists annually, in the shape of interest,
not less than 100000. Pittsburgh Gaz.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

WILD CAT-The return of this noted chief
to the Seminole country has, it appears, caus-
ed great excitement in the Greek nation
The Fort Smith Herald, of the 1lth says:
Give or six hundred Greeks started off a
few days ago, from the Greek nation, to arrest
him, but for some cause turned back when
within forty miles of him. He is busily en-
gagged in some scheme, but is closely watched
by the agent, n. Duval Esq, who knows this
willy chief very well, and is acquainted with
many of his tricks. Mr.. Duval, we learn, has
called council of the Seminoles at his agen-
cy, and has called upon Wild Cat to attend.
The Government of the United States will
have to use some very decided measures with
Wild Cat or he may cause the people on the
frontier great deal of trouble. He has now
a wide range, from the Seminole country, west
of Arkansas, to the Rio Grande He has free
intercourse with all the rowing bands of the
prairies, and wields powerful influence
wherever he goes. He is a proud, ambitious
fellow. and prides himself in his cunning and
sagacity. What his present visit will amount
to we shall soon find out"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

~ "The Western Missionary" a paper
recently published at Columbus, has been
transferred to Tiffin city. 1t is published by
the Board of Publication of the Synod of Ohio
of the German Reformed Church, and edited
by Rev. J. H. Good; it is furnished to subscri-
bers at 81 per year.
The Missionary is the exponent of the doc
trines of the German Reformed Church, but
intended more particularly as the organ of
Heidelberg College, recently located in Tifin
city, by the energy and enterprise of its citi-
zens, who voluntarily contributed eleven thou
sand dollars to secure its location in that place.
The paper is good one, and merits, as it un-
doubtedly will receive, liberal support
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

A SENSIBLE SPEECH FROM SENSIBLE
DARKEY.-At meeting recently of the COL
ored people in relation to the fugitive slave
law, after the excitement had been wrought
up to the highest pitch,and every niger was
ready to go out and cut the throats of all the
white people in the city, a sensible old man
rose ard said, MY friends, l think we are
gwine little too fas in dis matter. We talk
about arming ourselves and resisting dis law ::
but appears to me my brederin, dat the best
ting we can do would be to raise a fund to
help de fugitive to get out OBJ de way OBJ dem
slave catches. For now suppose, my BREEDER
in, dat we hab first rate fght, and get one of
these fugitiyes clear, and five or six of us get
killed in the mus, now in my opinion dat
would be Ioosin game. 1t pears to me that
amt exactly do way to save niggers, any how
Wee oiucide with this colored gentleman.
Boston Mail.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

MORALS IN RESPONSIBILITIES in the pape
that gambling and drinking are ,
coming very common vices in Boston, amor
a large number of the respectable young me
and call is made in the Boston Traveller +
the publication of the names of some of Il
where many of the young men co,
gregate about every evening, and on the SaI
bath, too, to gamble and drink i
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

The new whig Mayor of Philadelphia, Cbas-
Gilpin, Esq, has determined TO scrutinize rig
idly the bail which may henceforth offered inN
behalf of persons engaged in rowdyism in that
city. In every case he viii demand freehold
security, and, unless he knows the surety to
be undoubted, viii insist upon the production
of the deeds. Even then, if not perfectly sat
isfed, he will have the records Of the proper
office consulted. Wash. Republic
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16
J. SARTAIN,
New York city.

Wellman's Miscellany, published at Detroit
is a most excellent work, and should bein the
hands of every lover of good literature. 1t is
furnished at 81 per annum, in advance
No. nine of the Illustrated Domestic Bible,
to be published in 25 numbers, at 25 cts per
number, is on our table.
Specimen numbers can be seen at this
office. l. NJ. KELLER, Agent
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

CoxNEcT1cUr CoPPER-The copper min.
near Litchfeld, Conn.,, are being worked wi
increasing success. The ore extracted yieI
a larga per centage of pure copper, and |
doubt now remains that, as the miners pen
trate into the bowels of the mountain, the
will be found to be of richer and better quj
In
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

SENDING THE ScHooLMAsTER ABROAD
The citizens of Camden, Ark, detected an am
orous schoolmaster. by the name Of Leadbeat-
er, writing sentimental poetry to Negro Jane
The citizens held a meeting and passed se-
ries ofrcsolutions. one of which we publish:
Rosolred, That it is expedient for the we'll
being of this community that Charles Lead
beater leave this place in ten days.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

The total amount coined at the United
States Mint, in Philadelphia, from the 6rst o.
January to 3oth September, was $2o.o32, ,S2T
So The officers state that they viii be ena
bed to coin FIVE millions month in future
which will meet the wants of the public.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

A BEAUTIFULLY EXPRESSED TnoUeHT.-Ii
is difficult to conceive anything more beautiful
than the reply given by one in afiictiOn. wher
he was asked how he bore it SO we'll II
lightens the stroke" said he, "to draw near tc
Him who handles the rods
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

EE The Sandusky Mirror, published at
city, has been discontinued for
want of patronage. We prophecy this is but
the beginning of series of failures in that ci-
ty. Wait until we get our Railroad built.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

The Cincinnati Enquirer is responsible
the following good pun?
"Why is Johnston, the late candidate
Governor, like deck passenger. in New 6
leans, short of change? Because he had be
forced to help mood wp.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

PLEASING FROM TExAs.-We copy the fol-
lowing from a late Houston paper:
,.As to the moral and religious improve
ment of the state. We are sure it was never
surpassed BY any new country. The church.
aye and the world, are beginning to feel the
Importance of having the regular means Of
grace"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

Poitevin. the aeronaut, who recently asceF
ed on the back of an ostrich, says the bird
not seem much astonished, but looked arou
in ever direction with great apparent satisf,
4ion
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16
Book Notices.

GoGey's Ladies' Book for December has
come to hand, and we'll sustains its reputa-
ton as the best Ladies' Book in the Union.
The engravings are of superior character,
and the reading matter excellent The book
is well worth twice the money, ($5,) asked for
it. Address, (post paid,)
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16
L. A. Cooley,
Philadelphia.

IhlauSlPnla
sartain's Magazine of Literature and Art
for December, has also been received. 1t is a
supurb No, containing several elegant engra-
wings, and an excellant variety of miscellane-
GUS reading Only So per annum, or two CO.
pies for $5. Address,
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

Ew 1t is not yet definitely known which
party has succeeded in electing their Govern
or in New York, but the papers of that State
concede the chances in favor of Hunt, Whig.
The rest of the State ticket elected is Wing;
the Wings have also elected nineteen of the
thirty-fou members of Congress, and nave
about forty majority in the Legislature. which
secures Whig United States Senator.
New Jersey has elected Locofoco Govern
or; four out of the five Congressman are Lo-
cofocos; majority of the Legislature is Loco
foco, which secures that party United States
Senator.
Delaware is do in every particular.
Massachusetts has failed to elect State off
GERS by the people. but the Locofocos and
Free Soilers have the Legislature, which Sc
cures the success of the opposition candidates.
We may safely say, therefore, that the
three last named States have gone to the
Michigan appears to have done better. The
Wings have gained two members of Congress,
a number of members of the Legislature, and
have reduced the usual Locofoco majority on
State officers several thousand.
In Illinois, the Wings have also made large
gains, but not enough to overcome the i'm
mense Locofoco majority in that State.
Florida has gone Whig.
The Wings gain member of Congress in
Iowa, and elect one in Louisiana.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-16

The present number of Postmistresses in
the United Ststesis eigbty-one.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-03

shoal at the same time but unfortunately, it proved
TO be bar distant vet nearly Two hundred yards
from the main Shore
John IL. Peoples was washed ashore almost
drowned and quite insensibletwo of the party held
his head above water but eventually had to let
MN go, IN order to save themselves. There was
sui an hundred feet between them and the shore,
ana There was a heavy sea running over them.
Lieut. Browning acted with the utmost GOODNESS,
and struck out for the shore, but unfortunately
never reached it. The force of the surf and the
violence of the previous exertion prevented him
from reaching it,
Lieut.. Bache was 30 much exhausted that he was
unable to stand alone, and called to me for help.
took hold of his arm and helped him to where the
boat was aground, on shallow part of the bar.
Poor Bache was unable TO hold on to the boat,
and asked me if he might hold on to my shoulder.
told INN YES! as long as | could hold my head
aDove water. Immediately after we were swept
INTO deep water by wave and Bache dragged me
under with him, when we rose to the surface, re-
marked, Bache, we will drown together; and upon
the instant the dying soldier, true to the purest
principles of honor relinquished his hold, and sank
beneath the wave never to rise again. Fortunately
ABOUT this time the boat struck upon rock little
out OF water, on which two of the men got, and
secured the painter that the surf could not carry
her Off, L succeeded in reaching the rock after a
hard struggle. -Four Of the party were upon it.
One OF the sailors was still on the bar holding Peo-
pies head above water. We managed TO haul the
ooat up and right her.
Getting into it we were soon carried ashore by
the surf, benumbed with cold, and half filled with
salt water. We were, however, unable to assist
the sailor, who still held poor Peoples. He was
Obliged to let him go to save his, own life. He
swan for the shore, but would not have reached it
had it not have been for the assistance of some In
dams, who jumped into the water and helped him
vi the ten who left the brig, five had found wa.
tery grave The unfortunate individuals were
Leutenants Bache and Browning, John H. Peo
pies, W. W. Cheshire, and one seaman.
AS soon as possible We left the spot of disaster fol
the schooner, which proved to be the Paragon
We Were kindly received by those on board, anC
spent the night very comfortably. The next morn
ing we went to visit our boat for the purpose o
securing our blankets, but the Indians had taker
every thing, and broken up the boat to get the nail
out of her.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-03

The Boys ORPHAN AsYLUM.-Our sympathies
are more strongly called forth by the daughters than
by the sons of misfortune. Hence the two asylums
for the girls pets of the cty-their situation,
100, in the Second Municipality, calls them more
frequently to the notice of the American population
On the other hand, the Boys Asylum is in the Third
Municipality. 1t seldom appeals to the public cha
rity, and hence is but little known We will now
speak somewhat in detail of its labors 1t was es.
labllshed in 1884 1t furnishes at this time home
TO l4o boys, the capacity of the establishment.
Many applicants are turned away because the house
cannot contain them. At suitable ages thew are
put to trades, chiefly in the West Many are sent
10 those excellent institutions, the labor schools
Of the West, and when of age are furnished with
clothes and money and sent forth respectfully into
the world. The want ofmechanical and manufac.
turing establishments in New Orleans is felt in this
particular, and the city thus loses many of its chill
dren who would add toits wealth by their industry
The expenses of the establishment are $4,000 a
year. At this time they have 800 in the treasury.
On Thursday evening there will be an exhibition
Of Fire Works at the Place d'Armes--ihe profits
will go to this institution. The actual expenses are
between $500 and 5000. The directors, therefore,
run some risk in the attempt, but we are confident
1t Is only necessary for the New Orleans people to
know the excellence of this institution and its en-
barrassed condition, to come to the rescue.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-03

Mr.. SoULE's SPEECH. - We have conversed
with gentleman of Louisiana, who was present
at the delivery of this speech. He says it was in
the best style of this distinguished rhetorican, and
was listened with profound interest by crowded
audience. We hope Mr.. Soule will give this speech
10 the public. His constituents have right to
know what opinions he has expressed If his
speech will not bear to appear in print, he ought
not to have made it. Mr.. Downs, his colleague, is
no orator, but a plain sensible man, who is not
afraid to send home to his constituents the opinions
he advances ON any and every subject He has,
much to our surprise and qualification, placed him
self on the side of the compromise. In this course
he will be sustained by Louisiana.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-03

FOR the Crescent.
MEssRs. EDIToRs-I attentive reader of your huge
weekly Living in the country distant from the busy noisy
World look out from my retreat its The
newspapers are the window through which the vast
panorama spreading itself before Before begin to find
fault with the Crescent it proper shoud confess myself
subscriber who has right stand on bis contract and aim
his moneys worth. make allowance for the many taste
you have cater for and unreasonable as to find
fault because every thing does not please might well
complain of the bill of fare at the fashionable hotels which
cannot read, with the dishes my simple appetite cannot
appreciate. know too that much matter inserted to fill
up the vast Of paper which think might be reduced
without injury 10 yourselves your readers For a small
plantation well tended, is better than large one half worked
Your paper excellent paper however. But while thus
make all the allowances must object much whchis pub
shed as original poetry In Its columns. surprised and
vexed that of your profeed and really practical ndepen
dence should against better judgements publish SO much
trash. Can'tyou say mop? Make rule to insert nothing
in the shape of ESQ called which you would not be
tempted to if had first in another paper
Surely nothing but good could have induced
to publish the three pieces the Crescent of May 25
styled " Song, " Stanzas'' and "Isadore'' You should
remember that good nature be annoyance to many
Though the shady side of forty, still retain some of the
romance of earlier days. and my wife and daughters as well
myself always read the poetry and of your selections
we like, and therefore is real disappointment when are
cheated in poetry. We held family council on thesa
and concluded that would be at expense of the
postage ask in behalf of your country readers TO leave
out all such stuff hereafter. You have measured
these three pieces by the same scale which we used The frs
the third is nonsense superlative
We have been sadly puzzled by the last lsadore What
does the poet mean by
BY whose loves bright cascade
Then the torch of love has rOSV glow saw some fire
works night when Gen. Taylor was at the St. Charles
which were sort of rosy. suppose he familiar with pyro
technics
" Thou art mine and the valleys rose -
Now this prose- it may be sense it actually not rhythm
- Where the graces, with joy wild aud free
An impress leave of their reveIy."
bost he e Il
neither rhythm The Cruces leave their impress on
his lady loves 6rOD Now hiss according all received
traditions The Graces throw charms around the form and
aforementioned the brow.
I0nHg Nature is certainly term. have heard of
Dame Nature and Old Nature and even fresh Nature but
certainly youth attribute have before known any
poet confer Nature Really these pieces, call them what
you WILL do not deserve criticism, and only point few
OF their ridiculous errors, with the hope that you will be more
careful how insert angel poetry in paper for the
country. RUsuCUs.