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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
ny The following able speakers are ex

ET The following able speakers are ex.
pecled at the Nebraska Convention to be held
at Columbus on the 22nd Of March.
Hon. Thos. Ewing, of Lancaster. Ohio; Hon.
D. X. Cartier, Of MasIilon. Ohio; Hon 3. p.
Chase. U. s. Senate; Hon. john p. Hale,
New York City; Hon. Thos Corwin. Lebanon
Ohio; Hon. Thos. H. Benton, Of Missouri
Hon. Bellamy Storer. Cincinnati, Ohio; Hon.
Jacob BriDkhoff, Of Mansfield. Ohio; Hon. w.
H. Seward. U. S. Senate; Hon. B. F. Wade.
u. 8. Senate. eae
These are the men whom Freemen will de-
light TO honor, when Doug and his associ.
ates will have sunk into eternal oblivion, as
the result pfhaying attempted to forge chains
10 bind AID enslave their fellow beings, men,
women and children. For such men We have
no sympathy.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

EF Elder Knapp is in favor OF short pray
era He says that when Peter was endeavor
ing to walk upon the water to meet his
Master, and was about sinking, had his sup
plication been as long as the introduction to
one ofour modern prayers, before he had
got half through. he would been fifty feet
under water. We recollect once, of listenig
TO very able discourse by Burchard, who
when he concluded. turned to one of the
Deacons aud said "Brother B---pray short
A story is told Of Pirrepont Edwards. the
reprobate brother Of the distinguished DR.
Jonathan Edwards. He once pretended to
have experienced religion. and visited bis
brother. The morning after his arrival being
asked TO lead in prayer. he commenced q
prayer which in every few inmates he would
shape in such a way, as TO induce those on
eheir knees to think be was about TO conclude
He kept them on their knees more than an
hour. snd finally paused in the midst of q
sentence, declaring his inability to bring lis
prayer 20 a close, and requested bis brother
10 do it for him. Long prayers, however vel
intended are tedious. A friend Of ours one,
stopped with very religious. wellmeaning
man to spend the night. When the time fol
retiring arrived. the old gentleman knei
down and began his usual prayer. Our friend
who knels beside bis son. observing that hs
had fallen asleep. walked him. and in wispe
enaured how soon his father would ge
through "Has he got 10 The Greeks anS
Romano yet!" enquired the awakened youth
.sNo" replied bis interrogator. "Oh well h'
Is Just half through when he gets 70 shem.'
and 10 hid bis face ia his hands and went Il
sleep sgsin. Toledo BiGde.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
Locnl Nows.

How many drunken men have cursed the
streets Of Fremont. and degraded thcmseve,
within the last week, who can tell No less
then three or four have come under our own
notice. Two Of whom we're dead drunk ly.
ing at the corner Of Ualdwell's building, OBJ
structing the side walk, Of all the finished
specimens of his Satanic Majisty's work they
we're the most debaced degraded and filthy.
On last evening man living not hundred
miles from Fremont, respectable in appear
ance, capable Of being blessing to his fami-
ly and the community 10 which be lives, was
unable by intoxication, 10 keep the pavement
though tits twelve feet wide. Drunkenessi il
enlightened and Christian Fremont Where
do they gel drunk? That is the question
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
PrnsIdentIal CandIdates.

Senator Houston, In his speech against the
Nebraska bill. related the following pointed
ntory.
The Senator from Connecticut had intima.
ted that the Presidency had something to dc
with this measure. He knows not how that
fact was but he stood in opposition to the
majority. Several distinguished Senators
had been named for that offiee--amopg them
Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Butler,)
from Virginia, (Mr. Hunter.) from Illanois,
(Mr. Douglas.) and himself He thought he
best illustrate the feeling Of these Senators
with respect to this matter, by recitirg an
nnecdote. II was customary at one time in
Georgia for magistrates assembled in quorum
courls TO 6l all vacancies among Justices Of
the Peace, during the recess Of the Legisla-
ture. The muster bonds were then called
company beats. On one occasion vacancy
happened in the me sisiracy in the beat Of
Captain Waters. An upright, honest, robust
athletic Irishmany named Teet, was candi-
date for the vacancy, and be being gentle
man accustomed to giving his friends a tap
ping on the head on all occasions where they
apposed him, was advised to at end the court.
He did so. and secured the favor Of two Of
the five Justices. tbs close Of the
day. and as Saturday night drew on. one Of
his friends said, "Oh there is vacancy in
Captain Waters beat; who shall we appoint p
His other friend Immediately answered.
"Sure, and yonder is Mr.. Teet, who lives
there; he can recommend some one"--'reet
was therefore called up and asked if be knew
any man in the beat whom he could recon.
mend to gil the vacancy in the Justices of
the Peace. Teet responded. MAY it plase
yer honors, I've lived in that same bate these
fifteen years, and known livery man, woman
and child who liver lived there, but now III
spake to yere honors just as if | wasn't here
at all, and didn't know anything in reference
20 it, and div fitener man in the whole bate
than myself for the place." loud laughter.)
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

AE- Uncle Toms Cabin was performed in
this place, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day nights. by KENNY q Cos Dramatic troop
It is well got up, and all who have seen it
cannot but admire the play. The death o
little Eva, was an affecting scene; and some
gave vent to their feelings by shedding tears
They all performed we'll their parts. II il
well worth the admttance fee, and we be
speak for them a crowded house wbereve
they may go.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

(Frem the New Haven Journal and Courier }
ExrENsIvE MAIL RoBBERIEs.-ARREsr or
THE RoDBER--For several weeks past dep
relations on Post Office Department have
been carried on large scale between this
city and Hartford, embracing losses from
other points, and large number of letters
some Of them contain money and drafts to a
considerable amount--have been missing
Certain facts having led TO the belief that
Mr. r. A, Smith, local baggage. master on the
New Haven, Hartford aud Springfield Road,
was the guilty person, experiments were
made for his detection, which have resulted
in his arrest, under circumstances which fast
en- the guilt upon him.
Yesterday evening, when the mail for The
North which leaves this city in the 40 ex-
press train to Springfield, had been made
up at our Office. and sent over to the depot
In the care Of Smith, Mr.. HoIbrook stationed
himself in a car under Chapel-st bridge from
which he watched tue movements Of the sus-
pected man--who soon after he had receiv-
ed the mail was seen to place them on a
barrow, and wheel them to an out of,lhe
way place on the north end Of the platform,
whom he, in most dexterous manner, unlock
ed one Of the bags and took from it several
bundles Of letters, which he put into his
pockets. and then returned the barrow to his
baggage room. to await the appearance of
the train from New York which connected
with the up train for Hartford, and which
had not yet arrived.
Mr.. Holbrook then procured the assistance
Of Capt Bssel. of the Police and Smith was
arrested. and on searching him there was
found upon his person the large package of
letters made up here for Hartford, and also
for distr:butios--and number of packages
for other offices made up in this city.
After the search, Smith was taken TO pris-
on where he now remains.
On subsequent search Of his private desk
and trunk in the baggage room, large mum.
Der Of post BILLS, envelopes letters. drafts
checks, and notes to the amount Of some
$4,000 were found. Also upon his person
were found about $500 in bank notes embra,
cling the money contained in several decoy
packages placed in the mail bag by Mr., Hol
brook.
Smith has heretofore bore a good character
and has been in the employ oil tho Spring
field Road. having enjoyed the confidence o
his employers. Previous to his occupying
that position. he was the keeper Of an oys
ter saloon in this city.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

Gy Dr. Clark, Editor of the Ladies Re.
postory, on his way from w e'ling to Gin
cinnati was robbed of his Port Moneis and all
its contents, upon which he makes the follow
ing remarks. "How mean a scamp ii must
have been to decend to the miserable bust
ness of robbing one who had the double
guarantee of an empty pocket, of being both
Minister and Editor! AS Tom Paine would
never have become SO vile an infdel had he
not been backslidcn Methodist SO we sus
pect this pick pocket must have been Meth
odist notwithstanding The scripture ad-
age of such--or he never would have beer
guilty of so mean a transation."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
The Struggle is Over. Elected
Senator.
COLUMBUS. March 4, 1884

NOLbhbUes MhiCH - toOrs
Senator Elected G.E Pugh,eigh,y votes
K. r. Eokly, sixteen; Chase. ten; Schenk, one
blank three Toledo Blade
Mr.. Pugh. we have no doub, is the bes.
man Of the whole batch Of candidates. He is
a young man ofsoms talent; and no doubt
will do all he can for his party, as to the
welfare of the country, that with our Sena-
tors is an obsolete idea. To elect Senator
or Representative. with the expectation that
be will go for The good Of his country has be.
eorps questionable. Such a thing is no
longer expected. He must be true to the
party, aud iftherc are any doubts he must
bs-pledsedI a
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

SENATE Monday--Mr. WRIGHT, from
the minority committee, made report against
the proposition to abolish capital punishment.
Mr. FooTE offered resolution instructing
the committee to report back the Nebraska
resolutions by Wednesday next.
Mr. SMITH, of Athens, moved to lay the
resolution on the table. Carried-yeas l.
nays Q.
The temperance bill Of Mr. FoorE was
taken up in committee of the whole; MIR. Pen
DIET in the chair, and considered during
the forenoon session.
HoUsE.-A large number Of positions were
presented this morning.
The second reading of some long bills
occup ed the forenoon, and nothing of inter
est was done up to the hour Of recess = Ohic
State Journal.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
WASHINGTON. March @.

In the House to-day Mr.. Appleton presen-
ted the Resolution Of the Massachusetts Leg
isla.ure in favor of cheap ocean postage,
Mr. Fuller presented resolutions Of Maine
Legislature in opposition to the clause in the
Nebraska bill, repeating the Missouri Com
promise. Both setts of resolutions we're laid
on the table and ordered to be printed The
House went into Comm iitee on the Home
stead bill.
Mr.. Richardson United States Consul at
Trieste, has been rejected by the the Austri-
an Government on the ground ofhaving Civ
en- expression to opinions calculated to inter-
rupt The present good understanding between
the two countries.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
Important from Havana.

CHARLESTON, March b.
The Steamer Curew arrived to- day from
Havana. with dispatches for Washington. de-
failing the seizure of the Black Warrior and
schooner J. r. Giddings. for infringement Of
the revenue laws. The Captain and crew Of
the Black Warrior abandoned her and went on
board the U. s. Steamer Fulton.
A body Of 500 civil guards were formed at
Havana.
Dates from Havana are to the lst.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

In the New York Independent, we fad the
following from mother:
"But did tell you wilst aIime | had with
my little Joe p
"No What vas it?'
ewhy.I vas showing him the picture OF
Ire mariyrs IN own 10 the lyons, nd was
iasing very solenny % him, trying u MAKE
him feel what a terrible thing was. Ma
ss,id be. al at once, On ma! lasI look az that
poor lillle lioa, way behind shers--Ls Won't
yet any?"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
Murder in a Drinking Saloon.
New YoRK Feb. %.

AT half past nine this morning, John viii
son, young man. n cooper by trade, went
into the grocery and liquor store Of Henry
Diamycr. Reads and obtincd liquor for
which he refused 10 pay A quarrel ensued
when Wilson seized meat knife and slabhed
Dignleyer to the heart, killing him instantly.
Wilson is in custody.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

Ey We invite the attention Of the citizens
Of Fremont, and the Fire Companies TO The
action Of the Committee, With regard to the
contemplated complimentary Supper
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
Vote on the Nabraska Bill.

A dispatch rom Washington infornns us
iha, DouqAs' bill passed the Senate at FIVE
o'cock on Saturday morning. The vote upon
it was as foloys:
YEAS Northern Democrats Messrs
BRoADHEAD. CAss, DoosE OF Iowa, DouoLAs,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

Ey- The war in Europe is being pushed
forward with all the energy and vigor of which
France and England are capable. ST. Pc
tersbugh is to be the point Of attack. The
City of tho Car is to be bombarded. See
the News by Telegraph.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10

How no m MAM--When Carlyle was
asked by . young friend TO point out what
sonFss of reading be thought best to make
him man, be Tsplied 10 hss nsual character
islio manner, It Is not BY books alone, or by
books chiefly. that man becomes IN all
poinis a man. Study 70 do whatsoever thing
in-your actual situation, then and now. you
lind either expressly or tacitly laid down to
YOUR ohargs--lhal il. stand 10 your post:
ssaad IN Il like trus soldier. Silently devour
the many chagrins OF it-sll situations have
many --and ses youam not TO qalllt vita
cnl kieiug nll.that IL yoer duty
~ Nav 0bLhArs. Feb. IS Ex-Presideni
nsfsisrs died as Mszieo on Tue 22sh.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-15
H Z To1 a
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
by the Author OF the Republic OF the
lH United States, &c.

THIS important work is now in press, the first
Il volume OF which will be ISSUED early in the
autumn of 1854. st 4..3i ar3Y ~ e /.
The publication of this work viii be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
Iish in the several States complete hist ofagents
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union. et Ci i1c
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
his work according TO his views of completeness; /;
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest of their agents. the
following arrangement is ansounced in the full
confidence that Il will prove acceptable TO all viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published sr.. $780,
y The numbers viii then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published from one TO four, will be taken in part
pay if not injured at their full cost TO subscribers.
/ In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire of many speedily TO possess the
work The necessity Of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear OBJ
vous TO all without particular explanation.
DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, Sc Washington ST., Boston. \.
Mar 1S-tm
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nELECT CIASStCA1 anu uathcmauC1h
- ScHooL-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Coium-
ban College, il will continue 10 preserve the char
acter OF strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of a thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses.
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: sf2 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Ara small additional charge, the students viii
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mincralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
paftment
Pup,ls nav be boarded at the College, underline
specal care and superintendent the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
viii be about $50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly Boarder will not exceed $3.50
HTS'EM i8lGEORGE s. BACON, Principal.
Refers 20 the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. ]. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ION. ESD; l.. D. Gale, M. d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office; and Pro
| lessor G. c. Jewett, ofthe Smithsonian Institute.
! sep2l---tf
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FEMALE EDUCATION.

MFRS. X. w. YOUNG g MISS VI lTOWN
lyl respectfully announce to their friends and
this community, that they will receive at their
rooms on the corner of 10th and X streets north,
on Monday The 18th instant, limited number of
young ladies who may desire TO pass through
systematic course of studies, embracing all the
solid and ornamental branches Of female educa-
ton. 4, ~.
Their method of instruction is thorough and
practical II is based upon an experience OF many
years in conducting the education of young ladies'
having in view the fullest development and disc-
pline of the mental faculties, t 20 r.
TERMS OF TUITION. ~2sfs
All the English studies, inclnding mathematics,
with the French language, per the scholastic
year OF II months. 800
Ancient and other modern languages sg
Music vocal and Instrumental. ..... Professors
Drawing pencil and erayon. charges
Painting in oil and water colors"...
Sent 6--3tawtlSth ssa-a .sss s=s.s-a
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Il :, under the United States Hotel, having en-
arged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them TO the public on such
terms as win give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view OF increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness. f. d
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. suit OF c othss
can be made upin the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice. sr
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment oil ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold al much less
price than work made TO order.
N. B.. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. (m)
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECrEDI

az UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE!
ONLY 56 HOURS FROM ST-LOUIS TO NEW
YORK AND SO HOURS TO aCINCINNTIl!
CiHICAGO & MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The oniy Raiiroad Ronts from. ths LOhcey, asl
TIME FROM ST. soTfs 70 omcaeo s ONLY 20
r-x The Steamer WI leaves.
ExssssssssG the Alton wharf boat at 81. Louis
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. M, and
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat at
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m. 4tRaYs1
The. steamers connect at Alton Eonly 25 miles
s;PP ~ hSqIs) yfh iEses for
u CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving St Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 2, a. M, take the cars at Alton al
TO- a. M, and arrive al Chicago the next morning
in time TO take the earliest morning trains going
east. sati f3f M 80
Passengers leaving st. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. M, take the at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p m, in time for the evening trains
rest. ie.ff-
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail
roads Mt Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from ST. Louis to points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
10 points on the Illinois river at and above Pekn
The trans of the q. and NJ. railroad connect al
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hilsboro', Wavcriy,
Danvile, Terre- Haute, Pekin, and Piona, and also
with the Great Western Railroad al Springfield
with the Great Western Railroad for jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle- iinaf l1 lgslxa ~
NFs- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can be had at the Offices Of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, aud the New
York and Erie railroads, 81. Louis. sa
Va TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads. q
T.. HEATING, Supt G. 81 M. r. r.
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MisftIIaafnns.
rUyo lAILWHOIHAvFs CLAIMS no COT

\ ID lect---I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, ifortwo years fromdhis day. My ofhcial
bond with ample security, was given at June
court, 10th June. Iintend to devote my attention
entirely 10 my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge Of my duties heretofore,
j am Induced TO solicit portion OF the public COL
lections from those who intend to place their
claims in the hands of an officer or agent, lIwill
take claims on any persons in my county forany
amounts and, justified, will attend 10 the coec-
tions Of claims In the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer TO the
clerks Of my county and The attorneys OF the bar
heresnAn Communications must be post paid.
Claims out Of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect, in my official capacity or agent, as may be
requested; IL an officer, charge legal fee only,
and whichifthe claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, IT, collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be alto secure the debt.
,8Y SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
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