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Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
Congressional NriIeage.

In the Annual Appropriation Bill, reported
by the Committee of Ways and Means, to the
House, is the following item:
For compensation and Mileage of Senators
Members of the House of Representative, and
Delegates, four hundred and sixteen thousand
three hundred and thirty light dollars: Provi-
ded, That the mileage of Senators, Represen-
:atives and delegates, shall hereafter be COM
puted on the route by which the nails are
transported from the Capitol TO the residence
of the Senator, Representative or Delegate
And provided further, That no such member
of either branch of Congress, residing east OF
the Rocky Mountains, shall receive more than
two thousand dollars for mileage each session
nor shall any member of the Senate receive
mileage for any session of that body which
may be called within thirty days after the ad-
iournment of both Houses of Congress, unless
the travel for which such mileage is charged
has been actually performed.
This provision will effect desirable and
salutary reform should it be retained in the
bill without alteration or justification. 1t is
estimated that it will save the Treasury about
$4,000 directly, and several times thai
amount which leaks out through the crevicef
of easy consciences made by the passage ot
zig-zag mileage. We hope and trust it will
become the law.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
Direct answer wanted.

Great good may result from the adjourn
ment, if the friends of the new constitution
now do their duty, and awaken public atten-
ton to the future" Statesman.
We want an answer to these questions;
What do you mean by The "great good" that
may come by means of the adjournment -
Do you not mean that by the adjournment you
viii be. able to carry clause prohibiting
Banks and Banking. in the new constitution ?
Is not this the great object you hope to accom-
plish?
Now, we desire no circumlocution-no hum
bug generalities about monopoly and bank
rags. We want to know if the energies of the
Statesman, and the radicals in the Locofoco
party, are not to be specially aimed at whip
ping in. soaring. or fattering the refracto-
ry softs. Give US your answer.
70. S, Journal
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
nan Road Neetlng.

We attended spirited Rail Road Meeting
st the Court House. on Tuesday evening last,
over which Judge Long presided. The meet
ing was called for the purpose Of hearing
from deputstiun OF citizens from Norwalk,
Milan and Oberlin, who propose TO unite their
several interests and locate the road so as to
accommodate them-passing between Milan
and Norwalk, thence To Fremont. The meet
lag was first addressed BY Q. L. Boalt. Esq,
of Norwalk. He stated that in surveying the
route from Wellington. they found itimpossi-
bic to obtain grade, for three or four miles
east Of Norwalk, of less than S9 feet to the
mile This at once induced them TO abandon
Hthstroute and direct their attention this way.
He was followed by Mr.. Hamilton. from hi
Ian, who stated that the people Of Norwslk
and Milan would be satisfied with tie loca-
ton of the road between those two places
The meeting was subsequently addressed by
Messrs. Pelton, Ryder. and Cowles. of ober-
lin, and Afessrs McEachron and Gates of
Elyria.
The fact that this road will be speedily built,
seems now to be conceded by all: and it only
remains 10 determine which route is the most
feasible for lis location. [Eiyria Courier
NJ Our attention has been called to the
above statement by Mr.. B., who lhinksit should
be qualified somewhat
ltwas stated that the descent referred to
was in approaching Norwalk from Wellington
on the more direct route; but it was ascer-
tanned that the country fell of to the north as
well as to the vest, and that by running the
line SO far north as to be in direct line with
Hanford's crossing. and thus taking the de-
scent laterally good grade could be obtain
ed. but this would increase the distance
That in-view of these facts public meeting
had been held in Norwalk, and il was resolv-
ed to make further surveys in the direction Of
Lagrange. and also by the way of Oberlin and
Elyria. That the party of Mr.. B. had just ex-
amined those routes to Lagrange and as far
as Oberlin towards Elyria. and the were found
so favorable that there ought to be no doubt
as to the preference which should be given
them. on the ground of their feasibility.
Mr.. B. did not feel himself authorized, speak
ing on behalf Of the people of Norwalk, to say
that Wellington had been abandoned.
Huron Reflector.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
nIlIIard FilImore

Horace Greeley Of the Tribune, in g letter
from syacuse to his paper says
"Mr. Fillmore is wise and pure Statesman
-cautious, conservative and devoted to the
public veal His knowledge Of public affairs
is far more extensive and compile than Gen.
Taylor's; bis principles equally sound. Nation-
al and benefcent Yet the difference in pow-
er and position between an elected and substi-
tused President is immense; and the difficult
ties Of the Presidential station have been fear.
fully increased and complicated by the change
Men who dare not wag their tongues against
Gen. Taylor will assail Mr., Fillmore as a trait
or and vote his impeachment within six months
for doing precisely as they knoao Gen. Taylor
would have done if still living. The new
President deserves and should receive the
heartfelt sympathy and support of every pa
triot, and especially of every Wing. That he
will nobly sustain his new responsibilities and
be well sustained in their discharge, must be
the fervent hope of every generous heart, as
it is that of II. G.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
o. S. Journal

We see it stated that the funeral OF Gener-
al TAYLOR will cost the National Treasury
at least ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DoLLARs!-
and part of it spent on a horSeS
We have lately seen paraded by the same
paper that paraded this great horse affair,
the sum of thirty-one thousand dollars, and
some cents, as the cost of an attempt to better
secure the freedom and property of two mil
lions of peple in our State, and not a word Of
rebuke for the hundred thousand spent in the
royal parade of a horse! Let US say nothing
of France and the recent burlesque of a re-
public there while the minions of monarchy
can point to this exemplar Government for
such acts of outrage upon the good sense of
the nineteenth century, [Statesman.
Well: who is responsible for all this? We
have recollection that all moneys drawn
from the Treasury must be by virtue of ap-
preparations that must pass both the houses Of
Congress If the Statesman will stop and
think that Congress, in both branches. is in
the hands of the bitter end Locofocos, and that
all of those items of expense have been made
or sanctioned by them, the editor will be plac-
ed where he ought to be-asbamed Of himself
for the above.
"And part of it spent on horsel" "one
hundred thousand spent in the royal parade Of
horsep' 1t is evident, that Medary thinks
all this parade was made purely for the pur.
pose ofshowing off old Whitley. He thinks
the President died, and the pomp and parade
and the eulogies of the occasion were got uE
for the benefit of said horse. We make nc
comment on the Hyena brutality the States
mans article That could not be more appar
ent than it there stands What compliment
to the sense and intelligence of the readers o
that paper is paid by this attack.
70. s. Journal
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
sion Of our opinions at this time.
In Character.

This is a great world of ours, and there are
great many great men in it; and it does
sometimes astonish us beyond measure, that
men can be so smart We know that there
are proaoqies of talent once in great while
born among us, no doubt with the design of
having men see what the human family would
be. if all were thus highly favored; and, per-
haps also. as an example for US who are plod-
ding along in painful anxiety among the "me-
diocraeies." It is indeed vely encouraging to
the ambitious man to have lofty model to
follow; one which he may strive to excel; for
it is of a truth very great pleasure to such
to show themselves off to the admiring multi
tudes, whether they be eminent for good or
evil Some in order to make themselves no.
torious, will even stoop to to any measures. no
matter how despicable. and perhaps, for pecu-
mary gain, will enact things, at which any
decent man would shudder. Of this class is
the Editor of the Statesman. We never in
all our days, ever read or heard of man that
would do SO many mean things, to make him
self popular with a party or put money in his
pocket as this veritable individual-Samuel
Medary.
Read what he says in reference to the fu-
neral of General Taylor:
We see it stated that the funeral of General
Taylor will cost the national treasury at least
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS! And part
OF it spent on a horse!-Ohio Statesman.
There! Now we will leave it to the good
sense of every Wing, Democrat or Free Soiler,
if this article is not mean, contemplate, in
sulting and degrading to any man that would
pen, it, (much more publish to the worldly and
yet he-Samuel Medary-the godfather of
the Democracy in Ohio is the author of that
delectable production. The funeral of the late
President "horse affair" Query: If the
funeral Of the lamented President was horse
affair, what ought Medary's to be0 We
knew that Medary was up to almost any thing,
but we would never have believed that there
was man in the United States, free-born
American citizen, that had baseness enough
in his heart to put forth such an article. Let
the free people of Ohio read it, and then say
if such a man shall guide the destinies of this
state, as he undoubtedly will, if Locofocisnl
| triumphs.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03

GEN. CAss.-The Boston Post referring to
the Compromise Bill before the Senate, says:
"This is not the time to make Presidential
candidates; but if any man has set the coun-
try an example of noble disinterestedness, it
is General Cass See how he stepped back
and surrendered the leadership to Henry
Clayl See how he deferred to Mr.. Webster
Great and good men never fear to be. eclpsed |;
they are satisfied to promote the general vel
fare, and seek no other reward than the ap-
probation Of their own consciences."
Newark Post and Eagle
Messrs Post and Eagle did you ever notice
with what modesty, the stars "step- back
when the sun is rising and with what 'disin-
terestednes' an old stage coach 'surrenders the
leadership" to the locomotive, even when run
ming along side in the same direction.
Newark Mercury.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
Eg Mr.. Clay passed beautiful tribute
to the memory Of Gen Taylor, during his last


re- Mr.. Clay passed beautiful tribute
to the memory of Gen Taylor, during his last
speech on the compromise:
Ifhe should have occasion. he said, to refer
TO the plan recommended by the late Presi-
dent, he hoped ditwould be understood that he
did SO without the least feeling of unkindness.
He had known him propably longer than
any other man in Washington. He knew his
father well, as one of the best and most in
telligent citizens of the State of Kentucky, and
had known tha late President since the time
that he entered the army and although he had
not met him often. because Of their respec-
tive positions in different spheres of service; he
had always known him to be a good. honest
and brave man; he had covered his own head
with laurels, and added honor and glory
to bis country Without SAYING anything as
TO what would have been hisohcial course mad
he lived, he must say,in reference to his admin
istration, in connection with foreign affairs, as
far as they had been developed, they met his
hearty and cordial concurrence. Peace to has
ashes.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
. CaIifnrnia Items.

Private letters from San Francisco estimates
the amount of Gold likely to be taken from the
mines during the next four months at SIS 5,ooo,-
oOo We doubt this exceedingly.
Sacramento city, it's suspected, must soon
meet with reaction in the prices of real es-
tate The exorbitantly high rents, it is said
prevent an increase of business, and popula-
ton
Several prominent auctioneers, and COM
mission merchants we hear, are already clos
ing up their business, with the intention Of
coming home to the Atlantic cities, or embark
ing in other pursuits.
New towns, however, are constantly spring
ing into existence all along the Northern
rivers of California. From the mouth oi
Feather river to Marysville on the Yuba, the
banks of rivers seem to be lined with villages
and embryo cities, now having from five tc
fifty or hundred houses each.
In. Y Express.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
Grand EncampmenIof the OHIO I.O.O. 3.

This branch of the Order in Ohio held lis
annual session in this city on Saturday. We
understand there was large attendance Of
members, and the communication was har-
monious one. The semi-anDual report Of the
Subordinates, and the annual report Of the
Grand p Patriarch, show that the EneaTnpmensa
are in prosperous condition. There are now
forty -one Encampments in the State, eIgha
having been instituted during the year.
A charter was granted for an Encampment
in Cinninnati, to work in the German language.
The election for officers for the current
year took place, and resulted as follows.
Alex. E. Glenn, of Columbus. NJ w. Grand
Patriarch.
Jos. G. Lamb. of Cincinnati NJ 3 Grand
High Priest.
John s. Harrison, of Springfield. r ".
Grand Senior Warden.
Andrew R. Foote. of cincinnasi. R W
Grand Scribe.
David 7. snelbaker. of CinciAnati R W
Grand Treasurer.
Stark R Reed. of Cincinnati. R w Grand
Junior Warden.
Richard Williams, of TifRn, R. w Grand
Representative in the G. L. of the o. 8. for
two years.
Edward NJ. Fitch, of Cleveland. R WGrand
Representative in the G. L. of the q, S 70 6li
vacancy.
The Grand Encampment adjourned to
meet in Cincinnati on the first Saturday after
the third w ednesday in September next
TCleveland Herald, July p.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03

The character and sentiments of the new
President are sufficiently well known in this
locality. We need say nothing to add to the
confidence universally felt in his patriotism.
Millard Fillmore is a man in whom unlimited
confidence may be reposed He has long
been in the public councils of t'ais State, and
of che nation. He has always proved himself
equal to the discharge of every duty devolved
upon him by the public. His abilities are OF
high order; his experience in public affairs
has been large; his knowledge of the public
men of the country is intimate and extensive
He has always been distinguished for openess
and candor as public man, and great direct
ness of purpose. A distinguished Southern
Senator lately said in private conversation
with gentleman who gave US the information
awe" meaning the Senators of the South
"greally respect the Vice President; he has
no concealments Where he differs from us
we know it; he is frank in the expression Of
his opinion on political subjects, and he ad-
heres to them with calmness, yet firmly, and
we respect him for these qualities" Mr.. Fill,
more never acted or sympathized with the in,
trigueing politicians of the State or country
He is not only direct of purpose, but of cleal
head. Moreover he is national politician
is an ardent friend of the Union and the ia
natics of the north or south, who would des
troy or endanger the existence of the Union
have no opponent more resolute, determined
and uncompromising than Millard Fillmore.
New York ADV.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
The Cabinet.

Mr.. Pearce of Maryland, it is said, has pos
itively declined accepting the Department Of
the Interior-a post that he was admirably
qualified to fill to the satisfaction of the Wings
of the Union. Mr.. Pearce has gained a na-
tional reputation by his able speeches against
the Texan claim to the boundary of the Rio
Grande; and in his reply to Gen. Houston's
late attack on the policy of Gen. Taylor, he
declared that any attempt of Texas to seize
New Mexico by force must be firmly met
We regret, therefore, on this account, his de-
clination, but cannot too much commend the
consideration that governed his action. Mr..
P. has FIVE years yet to serve in the Senate.
and he is too good whig to wish to weaken
the strength of the party in the Senate by Civ
ing place to LocofOco, appointed by the Gov
ernor, who would hold over for year, as the
Legislature of Maryland meets but once in
two years.
Mr. Bates, it is rumored, will now be trans
ferred to the Department of the Interior-an
admirable selection,--as this Department, from
the nature of its duties, ought always be filed
By western man. As the Secretary of War
will probably be taken from south-western
State, we know no one whose appointment
would be more acceptable to the Wing party
than Mr. Gentry of Tennessee, who is pre-em
inently a national whig in the midst of disu
nionists, and who declined Cabinet appoint
ment when rendered by Gen. Taylor
o. S. Journal
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
The last words of General Taylor possess a

The last words of General Taylor possess a
mournful interest! Those uttered BY him just
as his spirit departed.we are all familiar With.
The following, so truly characteristic of his
brave and firm heart were spoken to one Of
hisphysicians, after he had himself abandon
ed all hope of life
You haze fought good Jfght-Jat cannon
make stand!'' Phil. North American.
How characteristic of the brave old Chief
He had himself fought many good fight
and always with success. But the enemy
which his physicians had to combat was one
which neither courage nor skill could conquer
Death bade defiance to every ofort Of friend
ship and affection; and made captive the ole
soldier who had never before surrendered.
bib. Jour.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
MASS CONVENTION.

OF ALL POLITICAL PARTIES.
The citizens of Sandusky county without
distinction of party are requested to meet at
the COURT HOUSE, in Fremont, on FRI
DAY, August 9th, at o'clock P. NJ, for the
purpose of celebrating upon and expressing
their voices in relation to the immediate ad-
mission of California and New Mexico into the
Union, disconnected from all other questions,
and also in regard to the further extension Of
slavery
The undersigned think that the cause oi
universal freedom and the rights of the Free
States are in danger, and that considerations
of justice, no less than proper regard for
our own rights, dictate full and free expires.
.;<,, &c our ,v,;,;o1S OF tlic t;roo
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
a. In another column Of our, paper win |

Eg In another column Of our paper win
be found call for Mass Convention with
out distinction Of party, to express their views
and sentiments on the immediate admission Of
California. This is question of great and
vital importance. It has engrossed the minds
Of our nations counsellors for the eight months
past. It has been discussed BY the learned
and the unlearned, the rich and the poor, the
statesman and the rustic. It has been the
exciting topic of conversation in the lordly
mansion, and around the domestic freside of
the back-woodsmans' cabin. Come up. then,
felIow-citizens and let US hold counsel together,
and deliberate on the matter.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
rr The refusal bv the House of Represen.

Eg The refusal by the House of Represen-
tatives to receive the delegate appointed by
New Mexico, has, as far as we have heard OF
seen it remarked upon by the people or the
press, been universally condemned as wan
ton exercise of unjusti6able power. The par
ticular reason which may have influenced 9
majority of the House to come TO this, we have
not seen stated in detailand until we see them
and also see list of the yeas and nay, we will
forbear comment.
But in the mean time wesay, that until We
have further light on the subject, We are ut
terly unable to conceive what valid or consti
tutional objection could be urged against the
admission of Mr. Smith more than against any
other delegate of similar character, who
has heretofore been admitted to seat in the
House. Zanesyille Courier
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03

CLEvELAED, 2AINEsvILLE. AND AsHTABULA,
OR THE Ono SECTION OF THE LAKE SHORE
RAIL RoAD.-We are happy to learn that the
President and directors, Messrs Ely, Paige,
Sanford. Woodbury. and GilIett, are in session
at the Weddel House, consulting on matters
relating to this Road, which is about being
put under contract from Cleveland to the State
line of ofPennsylvannia, being about 10 miles
We also learn that the continuation through
Pennsylvania to the New York State line, is
under contract, and the whole work is to pro-
gress together.
This is the great link or central trunk which
is to connect the eastern with the Western
Rail Roads, and which is to open trade and
direct communications, with the sea-board all
season of the year. When finished, Cleveland
is to know no winter Much credit is due the
President and Directors acting of that Road. for
their unexampled enterprise in pushing along
the work.
p S. We learn that Messrs. Harbeck' Stone
and Witt. that most enterprising firm of Rail
Road builders, have taken the contract for
this Road. The public may consider it built
as they know no such word as efaa."
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03

our informant termed popcorn. He stated
that the natives cut and tTashed out large
quantities Of this, which he supposed they lay
up in store. This grainthey 'parch" like pop
corn.
The whole region from near Kings River
10 the extreme head of the valley of San
Joaquin, within less than 60 miles Of Los An
eelss.is no doubt one Of much fertility; and
by way Of this Lake Is the entire south of
ttis state 70 find its shortest and most favor
able access to the great commercial capital.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
Which Horn of the niIemma,

The Democratic State Convention passed
resolutions in favor of the immediate admis-
sion of California and New Mexico. The Ohio
Statesman professed to desire the same thing.
Since the death of General Taylor, and the
formCtion of new Cabinet, the editor of that
paper processes to believe that the admission
of New Mexico will BIO defeated, and of course,
if he and the Locofocos were sincere in their
professions they would regret this turn of af-
fairs very much. On the contrary they seem
exhilarated and in the finest spirits. One
would think, from their manner of speaking
Of it, that they regard an escape from the ad-
mission of New Mexico as an escape from an
impending calamity; they absolutely crow
over it
Now, one of two things must be true
They either uttered falsehood when they
proclaimed themselves in favor of the irnmedi
ate admission of New Mexico, or they utter &
falsehood now, when they declare that the
new administration will defeat that measure
and seemingly rejoice over it They woulc
not rejoice at the real prospect of the defeat Q
measure they are sincerely in favor Of
Like most other rascals who set up professions
they don't make them tally. One pretenc'
or the other is manifest falsehood and i'm
posture, and probably both. What do they
care about the country
Ohio State Journal.