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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-28
sitnation Wantet
Cottage For Sale Cheap.

By an American, to die iion run circular saw, or
planning machine, or a striking at forge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-28

French Prints reduced from SO to % cents.
i" ." sc % to II cents.
English Prints i" 1912 to 10 cents.
American Prints " I" to IA cents.
A large stock of Shawl velvets reduced Is perct
Linen Goods, a full stock, reduced % per cent.
Hosiery and Gloves reduced 25 per cent
White Goods of all kinds reduced rs per cent.
Embroideries reduced 25 per cent.
Millinery Goods, large stock, and must be sold
Carpets. at the lowest prices,
together with many other kinds of goods not emu
merated above. Customers can depend upon pur-
chasing the goods as advertised.
We shall. offer our customers GREAT IN
JUDGEMENTS, and all persons should avail
themselves OF the opportunity. dSl d&w3w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-28
WANTS. &c.
Wnnta1,

A corner of Oxioid END Chatham streets, girl TO
IN DO homework IN a meH family. n one need an
pho without good accommodations. jaE5 dd
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24
NUMBER s.
A COlOred Mans Reply 20 John
michel.

The following is an extr lcl from long and
el"quenty written letter, published in the
New York Tribune. in reply to he notorious
article which appeared ia the Citizen on. the
subject OF O'ding:- Register.
comparisons between The black and Irish
population are as distasteful to me as the sub.
ject If American freedom is to you but since
you force it upon me, then listen - Who bet
ter ;han you, Sir, knows, that notwithstanding
the powerful influences Of the Press, and ev-
eIy other human machinery conceivable set
in operation 10 ai1 and boast up the Irish in
AmrIics. :hr verest Il We in Alabama or the
lnwest Ice Llack th.t basks in the shades of
the North, is not SO low sunken rs are tha1s-
nnds Of this same Irish population, this day,
here in democratic America; SO do the in
stincts Of degradation cling TO them; while ON
the other baud thousands of cUlured Amer-
cans have far higher appreciation OF liberty,
and Juster estimate Of true manhood, than
the most cultivated of Irishman, il the sen.
Ilments have quoted from your paper be Ia
ken rs fair critrriun
90 visit the dens and novels Of your coun-
trymen here IN free Anerie I; !; with friends at
every door t" help them-persuade them nay,
even pull them up; and observe the poverty
and hlih in which they still wallow. have
Seen more wretchednrss and misery beneath
one Irish roof. than you sir can find within
any twenty abodes Of culored people in eth.
er Of the cities of New York, Brooklyn or vii.
liamsburg.
Go to our Aims Houses and Prisons, to our
Societies for relief. TO the cold and dreary
lanes OF our cities, and tell me, fyou will. the
result Of your examination. The occasional
shrunken black you will chance 10 meet, whuse
whole long lite has been one Of bitter servi-
tude and neg 'ect will hardly com, ,ensate for
the numbers OF your own miserable country
men stumbled over at every turn; nor y
answer AS an offset TO the thrifty class OF the
colored population fast rising in these cities
(io. count the innumerabe gro.geries-
those sinks of death that infest certain local
ties OF our cities, and the bloated forms you
shall there find; follow them to their sbodes
and witness the bruised limbs and blackneC
eyes OF their wives AMI children-bvhold il
yondtr shan:ythe clotted bioodpool, and lis
ten to the stltled death groan; follow thence
to the very jaws of gallows. and then write
with the same pen you did the notorious pa
asraph have quoted. what manner of mer
these are?
pray you. go back. Sir. i: your parole o
honor or privilege allow you. to your haugh
ty European oppressors. and get them tc
change their forms of tyranny, il they can
and you may. percbance. buy. sell and fo.
there class, as yet far lower down in tn,
scale OF humanity than the colored people o
America whom you SO wan,unly set upon.
A CoLoRED AMERICAN.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

The world grew dim before him, aud the
young mar almost staggered with surprise !;
out when he recovered himself there was
the same quiet gentleman standing beside
him, and looking pleasantly out Of the vim
dow.
Two months afterwards the young man sail
ed for Europe, where he passed the allotted
time, and longer. from means with which
his own composition in the meantime furnish.
ed him. Aud whatever a know ledge, and
whatever Of artistic culture. and whatever
Of success in life, is connected with art, have
been his, he ascribes entirely to that most
generous and noble hearted Macaenas of Art
And to the latest days of his lie will lie new
er cease 20 cherish the memory Of his first and
hest friend.
That noble friend was Joseph Chckcriug
OF Boston. now lying cold in death; and that
boy is the present editor Of the Musical
World and Tlmes-the writer Of this ar icp
md nothing would have prevented a CRATE.
ful declaration Of this noble deed, but the
unwilling condition al lsolutely imposed-o
silence; that the circumstance should be re
vealed To none but to parents. But such a
condition is surely cancelled by death. and II
long repressed gratitude mus' at length pro
elaine itself to the world-NeW York Mu
Sicdi World and Times.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24
Martin Koszta in Chicago.

This renowned Individual, whom Capt. In
graham rescued from the deck OF an Austrian
brig OF war in the har5or of Smyrna, arrived
in this city, on Monday afternoon last We
had a call from him yesterday afternoon, and
during a shor; conversation obtained many
facts from him rs TO his occupations, before
migrating to America. He is a gentleman Of
common stature. dark cornpl, xion brigh, black
eyes. and possessed Of very intelligent
countenance. The cause of Capt. KosEta's
coming to this city is simply this:
The public viii remember tpat the New
York papers recently published statement
tha: he was ia impoverished circumstances in
III 1 city. was without money, and had appli.
I'd 10 Meade & Brothers daguerreutypisis on
Bro dway, TO learn that art as means Of OBJ
t"inlng n livelihood. On reading the s ate
ment, John ii. Kedzie. Esq. of this city. inn
medlately addressed letter to him. offering
him the use Of his Inv Office in which to &C
quaint himself with our statutes, and author.
'zlng him, in case he desired TO come West,
10 draw ON him for sufficient amount to pay
his travelling expenses. Subsequently. Capt.
kosZta received letter from Sheldon & Co,
OF the State Bank, in this city. Offering sit
uation IN their establishment. On showing
the letter to his friends in New York he was
At once advised to come hither. and is now 10
this city at the residence Of Mr. Kedzi-.
Capt KoSzra is ready TO engage in any hon
CRADLE pursuit that will gain him a living. and
those who desire to see him can do SO by cal
ling at Mr. KS Office. on Randolph street.
Previous u the outbreak Of the Hungarian
war, Mr.. Kofzta was a praclicing lawyer in
his native land, and at one time was a Judge
on the bench. When war was declared, he
entered the army as an aid to Gen Bem, with
the rank OF Captain. and served under that
distinguished officer for several months; bu
suls quently was attached TO Kossu his suite
His History since he was rescued firm tn,
Austrian brig Hus'0r is probably familiar
to our readers Possessed of an honest heart
and distinguished exile. it is hoped he vii
receive all the aid in the power Of our cilisenl
to bestow.-- Chicago Tribune
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

A SreKp RAILRoAp GnApR.---The steepest
railroad g,ade in Eurups is upon the Pied.
moniese Railroad. betsec Tuiin and Genoa.
1t is near the town Of Gleni. an ! tie ascent is
ore bundr. d aud eighty Eve fee. to a milsl
Exl eriments which have been made have
shown that two lo,ono ives drawing train
o sx oaded gra el cars. weighing altogether
100 tons, sscended the grade at Time when
the rails were exceedingly wet and slippery,
at e p ,ed Of of nineteen miles al hour. Thin
is feat unprecedented in the sunuss of
railroad history. The engines used we're Of
peculiar construction. and were built BY q
London Manu- acturer. after plans furnished
by the Piedmontese Engineer Of the road.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

A friend who loves good thing snd has .
keen sense ofthe ludicfous tells story of
an lrisbman Of the better class who lhougbs
he must conform nunia ia paying visii %
the Falls Of Niagra. Paddy arrives al The
Falls, and taking a look at the surroupdinr
wonders, addressed himself to a asntiensn:
"And is this Niagra Fallsi" Yes. wac de
reply. And what, is there here 10 make nuch
a bother a6out?" Why. said the gen,Isnsb.
do you not see the mighty river, the deep
sNys. the great sheet Il water pouring down.
Pat looking at the winter rrphss hesitasingly.
"Aad whsfs 70 hinder ~"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

had become teacher, comforter, and guide.
He had attracted TO himself all the tibres Of
the poets inner life, so that he could say, "All
my springs ARE in Thee" Thenceforth life
became gori6ed. and is events, prosperous, r
adverse, full Of divine significance, and bear
ing healing power
The Psalms are full Of intimations Of this
interior friendship. They speak of wakeful
hours, of communion in the night-serson, when
all eles is hushed and sill They speak of u
glad pulsation Of love anI Joy each morning.
such as hrightcns the infants eyes, when he
wakes, to find his mothers smile. When
dwoke I an, still Nth Thee Z" They speak
of wandrrings and returnngs Of offences for
given, Of instruction impaired, Of doubts al
layed, and inquiries answered.
In he Psalm. the poet is speaking rs one
who has left sume warm ard kindly home for
some uncertain and perilous venture He has
been out into the race ard is weary with the
noise and blinded with the dust. He is heart.
sick, weary, lonely desolate; but still he knows
where to 90 He says:
Return unto thy rest. O my som!"
| Bnt woe for him who has learned no rest
he who, when the storm des,ates and light
nlng scathes, knows no hiding place from the
tempest. On the wide, blasted heath Of time
he stands homeless wanderrr: no distant
| light CLEANS from the windows Of a well-knOwr
home TO gide him, no remembrances of faith
er's face allures him; desola;e above all names
Of desolation he who is written without God
and without hope in tho Indepe. dent
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24
misrrllanro II 6
A Trua STOW.

Many years since, II boy. who thought and
dreamed of nothing but music, ndcred In
toa certain large establishment in Boston,
where his favorite Instruments were mauulac
tured. Passing INTO the extensive .aloons
where these Instruments were displayed, hr
sought out quiet corner. and seali " himself
AT one OF those ina! a!nlticent pianos. lie first
looked around. to be sure that no one was
listening, and then begun to play some ot
those beautiful wallzes Of Beethoven, whit h
at that time SO suited his capa,ity. and his
heart. Borne away in a delicious mlsical
reverie, hr did not FIR some time observe
that figure had stolen up to him. and was
listening AS he played. A benevolent face
was over him, and kind voice addressed
commendation and praise, wn!ch, being the
first the boy had received. sent the blood
,ingling TO his cheeks. The proprietor of
the establishment. for it was he. then asked
the boy f he would like TO come and live
among those pianos. discoursing just such
music to purchasers; thus forming in word
connection with his establishment But
books and college were before the boy: and
wondering at the proposition. he timidly thank
ed the p opretor and declined.
Years passed away. School and colleg,.
were done away with, and books thrown aside.
The hoy had reached manhoo but still the
spirit OF music haunted him and again he
found himself in those spacious saloons. He
had just ceased playing one of those magni6
cent instruments again, and stood looking
dreamily out Of the window, and down upon
the crowded Washington street below Again
/ AZ. n of,,I Ia
musical and pleasant voice began TO speak
The person before him was of small stature
had the manner and garb Of gentleman
was dressed in black, with a single magni6
cent diamond pin in biz bosom; the only con-
trast in his appearance was the clean white
apron Of a workman, which he wore. 1t was
the proprietor Of the establishment again
WHO, wealthy as he was. had his own little
working cabinet, with an exquisite set Of tools
and there put the finishing touch to each O
his beautiful instruments; Il touch he entrust
ed to no one else The proprietor inquired
kindly OF the young man as to his plan o
life. These, alas. were undetermined.
The voice OF music was more fascination
than ever; but a learned profession Of som,
kind seemed to be the wishes and expecta
tons of his friends. Music, however. his frs
and strongest love. and he had thought if h,
could but 60 abroad to study he would de i'd
for that. But he was pour. His father ha'
given him his college education and his bless
ing as capital for life. A harsh struggle will
the world was before him. music. therefor
was hardly Ia he thought Of
in the quietest lone Of that low pleasan
voice. the proprietor. as though making a
ordinary remark. r'joined. "Well. hut ther
il the sum Of live hundred dollars a year. "a
a period Of four years. would suit your pun
lPOse. ! could easily supply you with that"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24
TemDerance,

THE Ohio State Temperance Convention
assembled in the First Presbyterian church.
Columbus. FEBRUARY LIST. Gen S. F. Cary
was appointed President; R Brown. J. Jan.
ney, and q. b. Calvin, Secretarier. Mr.. Cary
made powerful speach. Among the reso
lutions reported by the business committee
is one declaring that the friends of temper
ance will be satisfied with no law that does
not provide for the seizure, coniscalion, and
destruction Of liquor exposed for illegal sale
and challenge The Legislature. in case o
refusal. to refer these questions to the peaple
The resolutions passed UNANIMOUSLY, and reac
as follows.- Western ChristiGn Advocote
ResolVed. That we reatfirm the necessit,
for prohibiiory law, which shall stop tn,
manufacture and sale Of intoxicating liquors a
beverage; that we are determined to have il
that we have no confidence in the efficienc,
OF any law which does not provide for tn
Sc cure, con6scation. and destruction OF al
liquor held f"r illegal sale
Resoiced, That We have full confidence in tn
Judgment Of the people: and in cas. the pres
rnt Legislature do not give us an efici n
prOSihitory law. then We challenge the sub
mission oflhe PRINCIPLES Of prohibi,ion. in an,
legal form. to the people for descision.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

EgAn amusing incident occurred few
days since at one Of our hotels. The fireman
went to the landlord and very politely de
manded his months wages. The latter refused
to pay him. and in surly tone. ordered him
away. Shortley Afterwards, the landlord order.
el the fireman to make FIRE in his private,
room. The fireman deliberately refused, and
in his turn, ordered his employer TO leave
his presence. The landlord paced the floor
for few minutes in order TO cool his wrath,
and then entered the wash-room, where.
shocking and outrageous. the fireman was
saturaling the dirt on his person with soap
and water. He was informed that frem an
could not wash Msrs. and ordered to leave
:he apartment Immediately. After vippine
his face and adjusting his collar. he turned
roui and eoolly informed the landlord thai
he was now guest OF the house-that n he
could not obtain his wages in money he
would accrpt II in boarnng--and that he
expected To receive the courtesy due 10 his
newly acquired dignity. Il is scarcely neees-
sarY TO add. that the fireman received Bis
wages forthwith. ~ Cisv. Dsnosrss.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24
"I CAN'T!',
BY w. o. BUURNE.


Never say " can't my dear;
Never say il:
When such words ss those ! hear,
From the lips OF hoy or girl,
OF they make me doubt aud fear:
Never say il.
Boys and girls that nimbly play,
Never say il.
They can jump and run away,
Skip and toss and play thelr pranks;
Even dull ones, when they're gay,
Never say il.
Never mind how hard The task,
Never sey il.
Find some one who knows, and ask,
Till you have your lessons learn'd;
Never mind how hard the task,
Never say it.
Men who do the nobleat deeds
Never say it.
lie Who lacks the strength ne needs
Tries hIs best aud gets it soOu,
Aud at least he WI succred-
N,vtr say il.
But when the evil tempis 10 wrong,
Always Say il.
In YOUR virtue firm and strong,
Drive the tempter from your sight;
And when iollies round you throng,
Ever SAY IT.
When gooh actions call you near,
Never say II.
Drive away the rising lear.
Gel your strength where good men dc
All Your paths will then be clear,
2 Would you tind happy year7
Would You save a s.nowIng Irar7
Never say II.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

CHARIrY.-Charly embraces the wide circle
of all possible kindness. Every good act is
charity; your smiling in yous brothers face is
charity; and exhorlati0n Of your fellow man
lo vrluous deeds is equal 10 aims giving
your putting wanderer in the right road Is
charity your assisting the blind is charity
your moving sones and thorns from road Is
charity: your giving water to the thirsty IL
charity. A mans true wealth hereafter, is
the good he does in this world to his { How.
man. When lie dies. people will say. "wha'
property has he left behind him! But the
angels will ask. "What good deeds has he
sent before him ?"-IyViag.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

SHARP.-An Irishman who was busily
engaged in sweeping the floor Of . grocery
store in town, a few days ago, was interroga-
ted as follows:
say, Pat. what are you doing there
sweeping out that room?' @
"No" exclaimed Pat II arm sweeping out
the dirt and leaving the room!"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

A postmaster puIzling out very uncer.
tain supsrscripti on In an Irish letter. jocosely
remarked to an intelligent son Of Erin who
stood by. that the Irish brought hard set
Of names to this country.
"Ah! yes" replied the Irisbman. but they
get harder ones after they arrive"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24
HA member of the South c.rol;n,

@A member Of the South Carolina
Legislature, an old bachor y the name q
Evans. got of ths folio sia, jead' esprit re-
Gently. He was introduced 10 beautiful
widow. also named Evans The introduction
was this wise: Mrs Evans, permit me 70
present to you Mr.. Evans" MRS Evans" :"
exclaimed the spirited bachelor. "the very
lady have been in search Of for the last
eighty years"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

Eg There is an anecdote Of Sheridan and
certain baronet. that. both being drunk ia
the street, the baronet fell into the gutter;
aud She riIan, having in vain endeavored to
get him on his legs again, stammered out,
"My dear friend. cannot help you but I'll
do all can for--l'll lie down besides youl''
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

DoUoLAss IN WIscoNsIS.-The editor Of
;he Ozaukee Times says Of the intrOducer
Of the Nebraska Bill:
This Senator Douglass, it will be recol-
lected. we supported as a candidate for the
Democratic President nomination in 1852.
Our cheek tinges with shame at the remem.
brance that we ever, in the most remote
degree, assisted to add to the political pro-
minence Of So servile dough-face
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

A specimen Of Young America the other
day Oyertaking one Of his companions. remark.
10 HIM.
"BilI. Bill. the old man is gooe--dsddy is
dead."
"ls he? Well I'm darned sorry but he
will never lick US again FIR lathering the old
cat and shaving her with his rGsOr."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

6rDon't always look for mere beauty in
a woman. Those who think girl is perfect.
ion. just because she has cherry lips hssel
eyes. and r shower Of Gu l.. know no moro
about female calico than boiled lobster does
of moral philosophy and the ten command
ments.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

AN IRISH lsscRIPTI M The following 10.
scrip,ion is on one Of the stones 10 the irish
buril ground a, Charlestown:
Here lies two brothers dear.
One lies in the old world and the other lies
here"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

ii is estimated that the value Of public
lands for railroads, asked from this session
Of congress. accol ding to the Bills introduced
or projected, amounts TO the enormous sum
Of 5e,0O0,oO0.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

A woman named Catherine White was
6ned $40 by the Judge Of the Boston Police
Court. for selling one gill of wine to another
woman on Sunday. shc was also ordered
to give bonds in $1,000 no. to repeat the
offence.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

Ey II is said that man Ia England has
recently recovered fifteen thousand goissas
buried BY one OF bis ancestors. who deposited
with the yellow boys scrap Of parchment.
on which was written :''ths devil shall have is
sooner than Cormwell."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

Men scorn to kiss among themselvcs.I And
scarce will kss a brother !: Women of want
to kiss so bad. IThsy smack and kiss each 9TH
err
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

Punch says that Adam had one great ad-
vantage over all olher married couples-an
advantage which has been lost to us with
Paradise-he had no mother-in
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

"My boy my boyl you do very wrong 70
6sh on Sunday.A
al, can't be no harm. sir. aren't satebs'd
nottin."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

w People go according to their brains.
If these lay in their head. they study: if Ia
the belly. they eat; if in tho heels. they
dance.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

FLIRrISo-(By an old Hand at it )-Flirt.
ing Is a most amusing game. Il is Tue there
is nolhing gained by il. bat then there is
nothing staked. In fact you may call il
"playi ling cards for loye."- Puaek.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

A man came into printing Office to beg
newspaper "Oecause," said he. 1--WE like 10
read the newspaper very much. but our
neighbors don't take nons."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

A fellow who chopped of his hand while
eeary for remedy for chopped hands"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

Why . blade Of grass like suote of fhsndf 3
BsssUss d b uasnssd BY fsiss,g dee
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24

ETA gentleman who did not trust 10 his
memmory wrote in his pocket. book: II must
be married when get to town"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-02-24
FREMONT JOURNAL:
JOHN MASTIN, Publishcr, & Proprietor

The JouREaL is published every Friday morn.
ing--Oficc In Buck Brick Bnldng--third
story; Fremont, Sandusky county, Ohio.