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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
Pork and TemDerance.

"Quevedo," the Clevland Correspondent Of
the Ohio State Journal, 10 letter dated
August Sd. says:
"Dr Jewett, Of Massachusetts, stated to
me, when in Cleveland, an important fact
one worthy of the attention Of the Corn grow.
ers of Ohio He said few days before he
left home, he went into store to buy bar
rel of Pork. He was offered Western Pork
for SIG. He asked the merchant if he could
warrent the Western Pork to be Corn fed
The reply was by the dealer, 4 cannot
Well what can you sell me barrel OF Pork
fer. that you can assure me is corn fed %
For s2O.' So he paid $40 for Evstern Pork.
Now said the dealer, if the Farmers of Ohio
will only feed their Corn to their Hogs, instead
of selling it TO the Distler, the increased price
OF their Pork will be great gain to them
81 wish that some gentleman in tho Scioto
or Miami Valley would take up this question
of selling Grain to Distillers, and show Nv
fsois and figures that the product of the Corn
field yields more to the Farmers when fed to
his Hogs and Cattle, or sold for transporta.
ton, than when sold to DirlilIers to be con.
verted into an article Of destruction to our
race.
'The Maine Law is fixed fact for Ohio and
so is The Island of Cnba, and the whole of
Mexico, fer the United States We are peo.
pie Of destiny, and if our mission shall oe to
the "peoples" one of temperance and freedom,
all will be well. But we cannot alter things"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
lntemperanCe In London

DR. BAILY editor of the Natioum Era is
now travelling in Elrnpc. In his paper Of
the l4th, there isnn interesting letter from
which we make the following extract, showing
the lntemperance in London.
see i,y the New York tribune, whose
regu ar visits are us cheering as those of an
old friend--Q Il shall not qurrel with it any
nofe ill | get back k)~thal The Tenn crance
Cause is going ahead" that even III Wash
ngton, SO often and So undeservedly Ioproach.
ed Tor its supposed immoral!tes, The License
system has been voted down by the CITIZENS
Thank Heaven fur that! Could they witness
what daily the legiors Of gin shous
here, with men women and children, thronping
their doors, women drinking in the open streets
spending ,he earnings OF beggery in rum, IN
stead of 5read-thcy would never rruent
their vote, | have never before been SO uro.
foundy impressed with the policy Of he Maine
Liquor Law, never before felt 50 deeply grate-
ful TO the persevering advocates of Temper
dnG@ in my own country: Intoxicating liquor
in some form or other is almost universally
used in London. You cannot spend social
evening with friend, without the dccantcr
being produced, and if you call at clergy.
mans house, YOU are asked to refresh your-
self with a glass of wna 1t is useless to at
tempt any reform among the poorest class
es, while this bad habit pi evas among re-
spectacle and wealthy people This is lesson
long ago learned in America; but they have
yet to learn it in England. They do not rec-
ognlze the truth. that drinking in high places
encourages it in low places; that the common
use of Intoxicating spirits is in itself an evil,
an abuse, that temperant leads to Incorporate
drinking, and is appealed to oinmtigation or cx.
cuse of its enormity. Ragged schools, dor.
mitories for the poor, bath-houses for the work
Ing classes-al are doing good work. but
they can really accomplish very little, coin.
pratively SO long as the poor spend their earn.
ings. waste all their substance, and make
brutes of themselves, by gin-drinking The
Temprance Movement in England is far be-
hind the times
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
Death of Col. Bliss.
New ORLEANS. 1

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. D.
"Uol Bliss, General Taylors son .in-aw,
died Al Pascagoula to-day, Of yellow fever"
The decease''o Of this gentleman deserves
more than passing notice. He was the son
of poor widow who resided we believe al
Haverhill, N. II. He entered West Point
very young, bat was d distinguished beyond
any of his compeers. A Professor of that
Institution once assured the writer Of this
notice, that among several hundred young
men. who graduated at the Institution, he
never knew the equal of Bliss in varied and
thorough accomplishments.
The dispatches OF Genl. Taylor from Mex,
leo, which we're the subject of audatory crit
cism throughout Europe, and which for clas
sicaI elegance, directness and brevity deserve
to be placed by the side Of tho Commenta-
ries OF Caesar, were written by Col. Bliss,
then one OF Gen. Taylor's aids. On the close
Of the War he married Gcnl. Taylor's favortc
and youngest daughter, whom her father
habitually addressed in terms of endeal ment
at "Bessy." On the elevation of the Gene
raj to the Presidency he was urgently solici-
ted by his friends to appoint Col. Bliss to
some responsible place, even to fill the War
Secretaryship. But Old Rough and Ready
spurned that system of nepotisn, which in
several cases has disgraced high officers Of
Government and left a stain on both patron
and recipient Content to live a life as quie.
as numerous duties and responsibilities would
permit, Col. Bliss has rarely been heard Of
since the death of his father.inlaw His aye
must have been about AZ Thus has sunk 10
his long repcsc, almost unnoliced, one of the
most accomplished men OF the country, while
the name of many noisy brawler is diurnal.
! Iy rung through the columns of the press, and
many desperate adventurer is rewarded
with high official stat on and princely income
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS

The term POLITICS has entirely changed its
meaning since the days Of Washington, and
since our hardy fathers have fallen asleep.
In their day, the term meant "The Science of
Government" II now means, iii means any
thing, The Science of intrigue and treachery."
In their day, politics was a noble, beautiful
science it is now the science of Public R OBJ
berry. In their day, to be ingaged in political
matters, was high and noble employ /;
but now. Of all mean, low, contemplate, de-
testsble, loathsome, 6ddle.foddle, ti;tle.tattle,
rcprshensible, scheming, falsifyieg villifying.
deceiping and being deceived employment s,
shat IN "noderu politics" is the very ad'"oe-
fioS Indeed it is non SO much of stealing,
,obbing eliminating. befopling business to
be modern politician, that but few worthy
rnen. in any party, are willing, or have the
courage 10 run gantet of unp7ncIPled de-
tractors and felonious scoundrels and villains
for the sake of an Office, which every candi-
date for any public station, be it never SO low
is nowadays, compelled to do Once, office
conferred honor on the holder Of II, bow Ic I1.c
grace Once, for man 10 hold Office, was
but to serve bis country; now. only to serve
the devil and rob the people.
Hence the reason is obvious, why so large
majority -four public officers are the veries,
mounsebanks in true political knowledge and
the most accomplished rascals of Mammon
It is no marvel in these degenerate days, that
men from the lowest grades of drum kards and
common rskes, are elected to the highest Of
fees of trust aud honor in the gift of our
country. It's no matter Of ofastonishment that
men Of whom their maker being ashamed has
marked, D1sowYED," should be foisted into
power, when most Of the honest. noble. high
minded Hen Of all prasies. feel that to hold
Office ia bet to sacrifice their dignity as men.
Think not oar reafers we are too severe {;
words are utterly inadequate to portray the
roitenness Of modern politics and politicians.
Blu. thank God, the grest heart ofthe peo-
pie is right, and bet;or and brighter day is
coming for our country. Yes, the day is
coming when ranting, ,cantipg, whining. puppy
deaaagogues will be heard no more in the
Forum of the Kepublc-when our milk-and
water, good Lord and good-dcvil men. and
and unpledged. scf-conceited barrasters
the Law, shall ne faore rule the affairs OF
State; but the honest, intelligent. hard work
ing men of our country, shall hold the rena
of Government Until political intrigue and
chieanery shall be no more tolerated, in this
Gland Of the Free" than highway robbery
aad murder; and ,very species of oppression
over the bodies and souls Of men, whether
political or Of any other Kind. shall be thor
oughly rooted o8 Of the happiest and most
powerful Republic the world has ever seen.
More On this subiect anon
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
W0SIlingtOn's NVealth---Thc Mt.
VernOm Eafnrp.

The following extract is taken from an old
book published by Russell Il West Boston in
the year 1900, entitled, "Washington's. Poli,.
cal Legacies," and dedicated to Mrs. Martha
Washington;
General Washington was al one time prob
ably one Of the greatest landholders in the
United States His annual receipt from his
estates amounted in 1890 to one thousand
pounds sterling. Ills property Mt the same
period, was estimated to be worth one hun
dred and sixty thousand pounds sterling,
which is very large sum in federal money,
and was considered very great fortune at
thai early day, in this country for any one
man 10 possess. His estate ut Mount YER
non alone was computed in 1887 to consist OF
nine tlausaad acres of land of which cnoupl,
was cultivation to produce in single year,
ten thousand bushels Of corn, and seven thou.
sand bushels of wheat. In a succeeding year
he raised two hundred lambs, sowed twenty
bushels Of Aaxseed and planted seven hun.
dred bushels Of potatoes. He desisted, il is
said, from planting tobacco, which was then
extensively raised in Virginia, for the purpose
OF setting an example. by employing his ex-
tenslve means in the introduction and FOSTER
ing of such articles OF domestic use and neces.
sity as would ultimately tend to the best ad-
vantages of his country.--His domestics at
the same time, were industriously employed
in manufacturing woolen cloth and linen in
sufficient quantities to clothe his numerous
household, which numbered nearly one thou
sand persons"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

GooD.-A good joke is told of an sttetnpt
TO get up celebration of the Fourth at Erie.
1t appears that the citizens appointed Com
mittee to attend to the matter, who went to
work vigorously corresponding with the ad-
jacent towns, giving "RevosNtioners" an invi-
tation to ride IN the carriages, asking the
whole country to turn out and witness the
splendid display, and getting subscriptions to
defray the expenses. A few days before
the anticipated celebration was TO lake place,
the Committee, being ready to report, called
a public meeting to hear it, and to take such
further steps as might be deemed necessary.
The meeting consisting of Mree public spiri-
ted citizens, assembled, and the report was
read in the following terms.
The Committee who were appointed To-
get rp Celebration beg leave to report,
lst That they have written to fifteen of
The neiglrboring towns, asking their presence
and cooperation two have answered our
letters, saying they were going to celebrate
on their own hook.
Cd. That they have worked hard 20 raise
the necessary funds to deiray the expenses
incidental to a celebration, and have obtained
subscriptions to the amount of scuen dollars,
Which they intend TO divide between them
selv s.
Sd. That in consideration OF the above
facts they beg leave to offer the following:
Resolrsd, That the Fourth of July. be in
definitely postponed.
The report was accepted. the resolution
unanimously adopted. and the Fourth post
Poned sccordingly,-Det Tribune
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
A Recommendation for Office.
LYMAN GELPIN, Sec'y

The July number of the Knickerbocker
contains some rich--decidedly specimens of
letters from Office seekers and their friends
We copy one from Mr.. Twist to Governor
Marcy, on behalf of a gentleman who is ready
at any moment 10 die for his country and fat
office. 1t is worth reading and no mistake.
1t is as readable and as sensible as Gen. Cass'
prayer for war; But we will not make any
further comments on it. Here it is, read ii
and laugh at your leisure.
"The bearer, Martin Van Buren, Phips is an
applicant for some easy Office, and, l am hap,
py to say, is an out-and-out Democrat He
voted for Van Buren in 40, for Polk in IA
and in '4s. being somewhat puzzled with the
claims of the contending factions, polled two
votes, one for Van Buren and one for Mr..
Cass evincing a spirit of conciation and high.
iuned principles which puts to the blush all
other compromise measures. Mr.. Phips. lean
truly say is an active energetic, and industri-
Gus Democratic, but is unable to discharge
very many out. door duties, as he issulFering
under physical disability having, some two
EOhio sihOCJ oPihl1Sh dllhlC uHuly' Ho
Circumstances attending this physical disabil-
ly may not be uninterestng. as illustrative Of
the sterling Democracy inherant in the man.
They are these; He was engaged with some
young Democrats raising hickry pole
They had accomplished their object, and
young Phps determined to place the stars
and stripes upon the top Of the pole. For
this purpose he commenced climbing bu
alas having arrived at the dizzy height Of tel
feet the pole gave way, and he was hurled
mserably upon the earth, with severe con
fusion upon the fieshy part Of the leg, anc
I'll his left foot sprained terribly. Appa
rantly not realizing he extent of the injury
he waved the tattered ensign ov his contu
sed frame, and gave three hearty cheers. fo
James X. Polk. Such Democracy ought no
to go unrewarded and hope you will be a
BILE to place our unfortunate friend in som,
easy position. where his physical disability
will not be antvgonissic to his progressiy
Democracy"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
rrPeople often make strange mistnk

EFPeople often make strange mistakes
as to the nature ofangels. They are apt to
talk Of women as "Anges," yet there's not a
word in the Bible about female angels
They are always of The other SEX Exchange.
The reason that female angels are never
sent us from auother world. is, we think, very
easily accounted for. If man is so hardhear-
ted that he will not helr, or be influenced by
the nnumerable host of female angels of this
world, he will not be moved if angels of that
SIX should appear to him from any other
There is no "mistake" Mr.. Erehdngc
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

Ey-A ludicrous incident occurred at the
New England House in Cleveland few days
since, A gentleman called for a glass Of
milk and ice, which was promptly brought by
the ready waiter and placed before him, of
which he took no notice, being busy discus
sing the merits Of some Of Rosses 6ne steak.
A country green, who happened to sit direct.
y opposite, observing the cooling, delicious
beverage, reached across and LAYING hold Of
the glass deliberately raised it to his lips, and
slipped the contents. The gentleman observed
the movement, and settling back in his chair
looked calmly at the green and exclaimed :;
That is cool dccidedly" The Simple look
ed at TIE stranger, and with a face brhght-
ening with the great thought of being about
communicate great truth said, "There is
ice in it."
Appropos The Er-editor Of the Sandus-
ky County Democrat dropped into our office
the other day and in very gentlemanly ~
manner, cut oat and pocketed the only item
in one of our exchanges which we wanted
Exceedingly cool that. There must be "ice
in it."
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New YoRK. Aug. l3.

NEW iohh' aug. To-
The contribution in this city for New Or
leans is $4,000, S2,7O1 was subscribed by
Philadelphia merchants last evening Fhe
contributions from Baltimore reach $4,000
ED.-We presume these subscriptions
were for sufferers by yellow fever.
The new Steamer Louisiana left for Bra
EOS with i've companies of troops for the Rio
Lrande.
Much anxiety is felt in this city for the dis
appearance of Christian Housar, second off :
Ger of the Danish frigate Saratoga. lie v:si.
ted the Crystal Palace on THURSDAY morning,
since which time nothing has been seen OF
heard Of him.
Twenty-Five persons were killed yesterday
e,om sun strokes. Several cases occurred
from the same cause at Brooklyn and Viii
Iaunsburgh. and other towns in this vicinity
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

GyOn monday evening Aug. 18th, the
inhabitants of Bellvue had Maine Law Raj
ly at the NJ E. Church in that place. and not
withstanding the uufavorable state of the
weather, quite number were in attendance.
The Rev. Messrs. Wells and Dsbrow address
ed the meeting. Remarks were also offered
by Messrs. Everett, Booth and Ward, The
people are becoming awake upon the subject
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

EgON recent visit to Cleveland, we
spent day at that favorite hotel Of every
body-the New England. II has been reiit-
ted and refurnished in excellent taste. Our
friend Ross former Superintendent and
present Propristor) is as obliging as ever
May he live a thousand years to gladden. the
hungry stomachs of.he travelling community
of course every body goes there.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

The Dedication Of the Odd Follows new
and elegant Hall, at Toledo, on Wednesday
last was o grand affair. Delegations from
yarious Lodges, of adjoining towns, were
present LELAED's celebrated Brass Band
headed the procession, which formed at the
Hall at 10 A. NJ, then marched 10 the Ma
sonic Hall, where the Brethren of that Order
joined the procession then proceeded through
Main Street to the new Hall; which was then
dedicated to the furtherence Of Friendship,
Benevolence and Charity, by the Officers of
the Grand Lodge Of Ohio, in very solemn
and imposing ceremony; to which was added
music by the Methodist Choir and the Band.
Many ladies and gentlemen, not members Of
the Order witnessed che ceremony Of the
dedication, and were very fayorably impressed
with the beauty and purity of the service
The procession again formed and marched to
the Methodist Church, where Dr. McVcar,
of Chicago, delivered an excellent oration in
which he answered, to the satisfaction of all
present, every possible objection to the Or
der of Odd Fellows. The Choir sung some
excellent pieces, and the Band discoursed
sweet music-for which they are so famous
The procession again formed and paraded
through the principal streets, passing Masonic
Hail. thence to the New Hall, where the
Brethren dispersed, highly pleased with their
new Hall, themselves "and the rest of man
kind.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

EgWs learn frona the Sandusky Register
that the Junction Railroad track is now done
from Besea 70 IIursn Bridge. -Four gravel
,rains are at work. and large body of men
arc leyeling und ballasang. The gap be-
tween Huron Bridge and Sandusky City will
be closed in few days. 1t is said this road
will be one Of the very best constructed and
most pleasant 10 ride over, in allthe West
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

y
ETThe free ride and pleasure trip to To-
ledo, which the T. N. d c. Railroad company
had promised the ci izens of Sandusky and
Ottawa counties, came off on wednesday
last. The day was exceedingly hot, as had
been the previous days on which the inhabl-
tants along the line elswhere, had been SINH
larly complimented. Some 1,4Oo persons
were present on tie occasion, as we are in
formed by the politeness of L. E. Boren, sta
ton agent at this place, and should 50 judge
from actual inspection. Bat Notwithstanding
the vast crowd, the arrangements were ample
and of the best kind; while those gentlemanly
conductors and general favorites Messrs
Sheldon and Richards, devoted their whole at
tention to the comfort of the excursenests
The arrangements were highly creditable tC
the taste of the Superintendent. Mr.. Phillips
who joined with us in the excursion. Som,
impatience was manifested by the assembled
crowd at the delay Of the train, which was tc
have made its appearance at ii A. NJ. But
the cause of delay was hey ond the control o
the company. In consequence Of some i'm
perfection in tile Locomotive (Which wa:
a new cnc) the engineers were obliged tt
put back from about five miles this side oI
Norwalk and prepare another. Twenty three
cars conveyed the Multitude to Toledo ard
""tnty seven brought them lack. Hc '" acc'
dent, as far as we can learn, occurred; owing
no doubt to the excellence of the arrangement
Polite, obliging and gentmanly officers and
agents will make any company popular and
this is undoubtedly the secret of the success
of this company.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

A spirited Temperance meeting came off at
the Court House on tuesday evening last, at
which permanent Temperance Alliance was
formed and Pledge signed by quite num-
ber The Ladies too, were there, and with
their presence and smiles, added much TO the
interest Of the meeting while they gave a
mighty stroke for the cause. 1t is one of the
beautiful attributes of womans nature, and
one that made her to linger last at the foot
Of the cross and, brought her first to the emp
ty sepulchre of Christ. that her sympathes
are ever upon the side Of humanity; and
wherever you end cause which appeals to
the better feelings. there will you find women
its best, and most ardent supporter.
The Alliance adjourned for one week tc
meet at the same place. We hope to see q
full attendance, as usual.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
LOOK 0uTi

A quantity Of the notes Of The oHro STATE
Srock BANK having been stolen from the
Auditors Office at Columbus, already signed
by the Register. and requiring only to be
allied up with tho names of the President
and Cashier the notes Of all these banks are
now generally refused BY other banks. AL
these notes properly signed are nevertheless
good.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20
School Commissioner,

The Wayne Co Democrat very Justly re-
marks that this scheme Of (oisting Lorin An
drews upon the people is an attempt to place
him in power through the 'no-party issue, but
in selecting him our opponants are very care
ful to select one Of their sort Exactly !
Whiggery is always willing 10 have no
patty eandidate--proVided he is a whiqi
Bat suppose Mr. Andrews were democrat
is any one SO foolish ms to believe the wings
would be willing to support him as uo.par-
ty candidate? No; they would oppose him
with as much zeal as they now manifest in his
favor Those who believe otherwise, are not
acquainted with whiggery.-Seneca Adcert-
ser.
Brother Democrats, permit us to ask you a
serious and fair question; and please, sirs, be
SO good as 10 answer It seriously and fairly
Who, or what party selected" Mr.. Andrews
Answering this question honestly. you say,
mo party or set Of men have selected" o,
nominated him; bat the Teachers and friends
of Education, at their convention held at Day.
ton, on the 9th and 7lh Of July last recon-.
mended him to the people Of Ohio" Let us
ask you an Other question in candor: Were
these teachers and friends Of education
Wings? mo, no, the convention was com
rosed nf democrats, freesolers and wings
You honestly answer. Well then. don't yor
know, sirs, that you are not telling the truth
and that YOU are doing great injustice to Mr
Andrews, when you assert tha. he is the
whg nominee? We do hope gentlemen, yor
wall not continue to misrepresent Mr.. Andrews
and the whig party, but that whatever yor
may say about either, you will adhere to tht
truth Or something near it.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-20

eESpain has for years, been making ef-
forts 70 have her navy equal to that ofthe
United States. She has been constantly
counting our ships, Steamers and guns, and
has kept pace with them 10 numbers.