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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21
Congressional.

WAsmNGroN. Aprll7
Walbridge's resolution was referred 10 the
committee on Foreign Affairs
a bill from the committee on Ways and
Means for Increasing salaries OF Clerks and
subordinate officers in the Executive Depart
ments, gave rise to long debate, in which
the policy of economical expenditures of the
people and money was strongly insisted upon
by some OF the speakers.
Mr. Brodhead presented a memorial from
Northumberland county. Penn, praying that
the Homestead bill be amended, so as TO
provide that all persons who have purchased
of the United States public lands be refund
ed the sums paid therefor with interest
Mr.. Shields presented memo ial from s..
600 believers in spiritual manifest tions.
praying that an investigation may oe had in
the matter. He explained the substance Of
the memorial, and entered into long histo-
ry of ancient spirtualism Laid on the Ia
bic.
/ Mr.. Butler reported bill carrying out
The recommendation Of the President for en-
larging he Judicial s. stem of United States
1t was made The special order for the first
Monday in May.
After some other business, the Senate
went into executive session.
WAsHISoToS, April 10.
I In the House, to-day, Thos. d. Elliott
/ from Massachusetts, took his seat. Mr. Wal
bridge, Of New York, submitted resolutions
that tho United States deem it proper. ow,
ing to the existing war in Europe, to make
known that every American vessel engaged
( in the lawful pursuit of commerce, is held. by
this government, 10 be protected by the nag
which covers her, and Which shall be the
evidence Of her nationality ard that we
attaclrto all such vessels the character Of
'orr'isn'y considering them Part Of our
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21

RE- We publish the following very impor.
tant document in full, that our readers may
be able to form some idea of the causes which
have led to the persent war in Europe. From
this document we learn tie position occupied
by the four powers. 1t is IA formal decara-
ton of war by the throne of England ag inst
Russia:
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21
We clip the following from the Fort Wayne

We clip the following from the Fort Wayne
Times:
7th. The Cleveland and Fort Wayne road,
extending from Fremont, Ohio, on the Clcve.
land and Toledo road, to Fort Wayne. This
road will be built, as it is but legitimate
branch Of the latter road. The company is
organized in both States.
The Times has been enumera,ng the Rail
roads now being constructed to Fort Wayne
which are put down at eleven. The Fremont
and Fort Wayne road is put down as the
seventh as will be seen by the above. The
construction Of this road is "fxed fact
When built, will be Of great benefit TO FIRE.
mont.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21

Aisiieffrom Washington. of the 10th inst,
published ia ths New York Express states
that the British poyerpmen: notified the Uui-
ted States. that Immediately on the com.
menccmeni Of hoslihies. they will blockade
ail the Russian ports on the Pacific.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21

AHA A Russian vessel. recently from Finland
with atargo OF salt. is now in New York
HarbA and. in view Of hostil'ties. has gone
into DICK 70 prevept being taken by the
Ensl;h As lawfd prize Saadasky Rag
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21

territory, inviolable. The resolutions also nj
FIRM the doctrine that any attempt made by
European powers 10 extend their system Of
government TO any portion Of this IIemis-
phere would be looked upon MS dangerous
to our peace and safety, and that the United
States will never consent that the sovereign,
ty Of Cuba shall ever be transferred, excep,
to these States, 10 which she seems naturally
10 belong.
House refused TO suspend the rules.
WAsHixoroS, April 8.
The Gadsden Treaty was rejected in ex.
ccutive session by vote Of 81 to IS.
The Sloo amendment was lost by only 2
votes. Much speculation exists as 10 the
effect of the rejection. 1t was intimated By
the President and certain members Of the
Cabinet, while the treaty was under discuss
ion, that the refusal of the Senate to raiify it
would be followed by immediate war with
Mexico, the President considering himself
called upon TO seize the Messilla Valley let
come what may. This intmaiion was consil.
cred an attempt to intimidate Senators Those
best informed here say that the President
will appoint another Commissioner to ncgo
tia,e treaty and take wiser course under
existing circumstances. Developments Of the
policy Of the Administration in the prem
ises are anxiously awaited.
SENATn,-Among the several petitions and
memorials presented was one from Vermont
pres nted by Mr.. Sumner, against ;hc pay
ing for the Aimsted slaves; and another by
| Mr.. Cass, form Jewish citizens, relative to reli
gious tolerations abroad.
Tho bill for the relief Of the Burlington
| University was passed.
The homestead bill was taken up. MI
Petit is now speaking IN its behalf
the consideration Of the bill Increasing tn
salaries of Clerks ,Ec, to the Executive De
paitments S resumed and debated.
motion TO refer to the Committee Of tn
Whole was unsuccessful. Subsequently tn
bill passed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21

RE- TIE LATE STORM, we learn, was very
destructive to sheep, especially on the prairie
in the ncishbofhood of the mouth Of Mud
Greek; which we are informed was pretty
much all submerged by the angry waves, as
they were forced back by the fierce wind,
which continued 10 blow perfect gale for
nearly four days. Such storm Of wind and
snow, in the middle of the month of April, has
never before occurred within the recollection
Of the Oldest citizens Easter salways a wei
come day, but sometimes it brings with it a
robe ofsnow, and cold north cast winds, which
are not SO pleasant. But the day and the
storm has pas; forever, and we are reminded
that we have one less storm to endure
and one less Easter 10 enjoy in this
lfr. We shall soon all launch out upon the
unlimited ocean Of Eternity, happy will it be
tor US then, if We are free from clouds aud
storms
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21
Z. Dernham's ClotnIng store.

He has any quantity of beautiful and sub
stanta goods. Give him call See adyer-
tisement 10 another column.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21
HIonLANp. n. Y, April Is.

The ship ashore aL Squ1w Inlet is the un
derwriter OF Kermit and Cairo Line from Liy-
erpoo. She lies head to sea and apparently
in an easy position. The sea was running 50
high tha. she could not be boarded.
Nothing further from the ship al Barner-
gate The underwriters say she is ii vessel
of 400 tons and has many passengers on
board. The Steam Tug Achiels has left for
the underwriters, and the Triton for the ship
at Birnegale.
A dispatch from New Orleans says there
was rumor in that city to the effect that so
Americans had been arrested at San Pla on
the Pacific coast of Mexico for llnding with
cut passports, and were to be shot
DErRoH, April lS.
Capt. Garfield. of the Typographical Bu-
rea, and son-inlaw of General Cass, died at
his residence in this city (ruesday) morning
LOUISVILLE, Ky, April ls.
The trial Of the Ward brothers. for the mur.
der of Butler, commenced to-day at Eliza
bethtown.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21

f9- Three cent pisc~s are box csiisd
:, brlas." a "ios sioris." We suppose.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21

G9-A boy wanted Of suitable age to learn
the printing business in this cffce. One
from the country would be preferred. Apply
soon.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-04-21

Ez- ForMs WITHOUT scpsrAseE.-fash-
ionable ladies'.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

up and passed.
The Star says it is thought the President
will not send to the Senate the nomination
Of Mr.. Saunders as Consul to London, be-
cause lie has appeared as the London cor
respondent Of the N. York Herald, and as
such made reflections on foreign Gov'ts for
which they will seek to hold the United
States responsible.
ALBIos, Jan. As o'clk.
About 5 o'clock this morning the Young
Ladies' Seminary was discovered to be on
fire, and in an hour the building was totally
consumed. The furniture mostly saved. No
one injured.
The origin Of the fire is not known--sup-
posed to have caught from some wood lying
near the stove Loss about $l5 ,o00--insured
for $4,000.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 4.
BY the steamer Louisiana we have Texas
dates to the 29th ult.
The new Governor had been inaugurated.
The Pacific Railroad bill had been signed
by the Governor.
The decrease in receipts of cotton at seve-
raj ports, as compared with last year, is 94l,-
900 bales.
Valparaiso dates to 2lst ult. The wheat
crop in Chiliis poor.
Australian dates to Oct. 10 have been re-
ceiyed The petition to the Queen against
the new Constitution was signed by 1000
names Markets brisk and business pros
poets generally good.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12
would rather be right than be President CLAY.
Progress Of our Railroads.

Our Railroads east and west appear tc
be progressing with as much rapidity as can
possibly be expected. The tightness Of the
money market, severity of the weather. nor
aught else appears for single day to check
their progress.
The Rock Island Road is steadily advan-
cling westward. Ina few days the construc-
ton car will reach Rock river, while the
ties are nearly in readiness for its entire
completion. In six weeks from the present
time we will welcome the cars into Rock
Island.
The same energy displayed in the con-
struction of the above Road is being exhib-
tied in the building Of our Roads westward.
The Missouri Road to Iowa City is rapidly
being graded, while the Company have at
length secured the necessary grounds in the
outskirts of that city for the erection of the
depot. Mr.. E. C. Lyon donated five acres
of ground to the Company for the above
purpose. while they purchased sixth from
him for the sum of $1,000. The right of
way through the city has also been given the
Company
We observe by an ordinance in the Mus
catine Enquirer, that the Corporation of
that city have granted the right of way
through that city to the NJ. & NJ. Railroad,
and also designated the ground for the loca-
tion of the depot and other buildings.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12
Take your own Paper !!

Such are our facilities for news, that we
trust those who have been accustomed to
take eastern papers for the purpose of OBJ
tanning the latest intelligence, will soon be-
gin to realize the fact, that they can obtain
the same sooner through the columns of the
Tri-Weekly Gazette than from any other
source. For instance, we published on
Wednesday. the 2Sth, all the details of the
great naval battle Of Sinope, brought by the
Pacific on the 26th. The same news was
not published in the Galena papers until
Thursday, while all of those to the west
and south of us obtained it through the Ga
zette. The Burlington papers did not pub
lish this important news until Monday Cd and
Tuesday Sd insts.! This is not an isolated
instance We are in advance of our cotem-
poraries every issue, and if we do not meet
with success, we are determined, like Cato,
we will do more-deserve it!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12
,OTT co. IOWA: THURSDAY JANUARY y, 1854 WHOLE

PEcUEIARITIEs OF SHEEP.-A letter
writer, who sends forth jottings from Gin
cinnati, in recent epistle. tells the follow
ing story as one that actually occurred in
that city:
A very amusing incident occurred on
Walnut street the other day, illustrative Of
the natural instinct of one sheep following
another. A small drove was up the street,
when they arrived opposite the Gibson
House, the foremost made a rush to 60 in
to an alley, but man coming out some
what frightened the sheep, and it deviating
slightly from the course, darted into fan
cy lamp store, followed by the whole flock.
The crowd, eager to witness the sport, in
stantly blockaded the door, SO that there
was no egress for the unceremonous visit
ors, and as lamp store was too con-
tracted to suit their peculiar notions, and,
wishing to regain their liberty as speedily
as possible, they saw no other means Of es-
cape, but through the window. One Of
them made break, and leaped clear
through the show-window upon the pave
ment, demolishing in its progress, glass
ware, china, &c, with an alacrity truly
praise worthy. The crowd Immediately
fell back from the door, and allowed free
passage, but every sheep jumped through
the hole in the window.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12
THE GAZETTE,
ALFRED SANDERS, EDrroR.
CITY OF DAVENPORT:
DAVENPORT, JANUARY Z, 1854.
THE TURKISH QUESTION.

The Democratic party on the Turkish
question find themselves placed in an unu-
sual attitude. The success of that party
depends upon the political capital made out
Of side issues, and not from the popularity
of its principles-upon the sagacity of its
leaders and not from their intelligence
Upon the Kossuth question they labored
indefatigably to consummate the ambitious
wishes Of that man, and had they possessed
the power would have involved our govern
ment in inextricable difficulty to have ac-
complished their object, though many of
them knew they were in the wrong. The
Wings had quite as much sympathy for the
Hungarians in their oppressed condition as
the Democrats, but the latter in their efforts
to make political capital, transcribed the
bounds of reason and paid that Difference to
Kossuth that is due no man on earth from
our government or people. They lived to
see the folly of their man worship.
In the Turkish question, however, the
sympathies of the whole country are SO
warmly enlisted in behalf of the Turks, that
as yet there has been no opportunity pre-
capital out of the contest In the recent
defeat sustained by the Turks, our country
men almost to a man have sorrowed for
their loss. The feeling is less the result
Of love for the Turks than hatred of the
Russians. OF that domineering, expand
ing, mentally and physically enslavng pow
er which, possessing more territory than 1t
can govern, is ever grasping at an extension
of its limits Recent news slightly modi-
fy the first report received of the Turkish
disaster Eleven instead OF thirteen vessels
seems now to be the loss they sustained.
This is a severe blow to the Ottoman En-
pire, as not less than ten thousand men
were destroyed in that contest, nearly nine
thousand Of whom were en- route TO assist
the brave Circassians in their struggles
Though defeated the Sultan is not subdued
as the main portion of his naval force yet
remains. He still has twenty-five vessels
Of war, besides reserve marine corps on
land of y 900 men. In addition to which he
has two steam vessels now fitting out, to-
gether with several smaller vessels.
Though disastrous in its immediate results
this defeat will have its influence towards
efTectnp an alliance between England
France and Turkey. The conduct OF Ad,
miral Slade rather compromits England
while the hatred that each of these nations
bears to Russia, will leave them no alterna-
tive but to embrace the opportunity ofcheck-
ing the Cars advance. This alliance ef-
fected, Austria can no longer remain neutral
"a general European warwill be the onse-
ouence and some of the hardest fought bat
Ties that have ever shaken the old world, the
result Despotism will totter on its throne
while liberty widens its influence and rell-
pion advances We hail the auspicious day
when such an alliance may be consummated
and the tyrant Russia be shorn o! his power
and possessions.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

A friend, one who has written much and
has had several honorable degrees conferred
upon him, even to an l.. L. d., writes US
that he had work in two volumes at Har-
pers, just ready for the press at the time OF
the destruction of that establishment by fire.
which, of course, met with the general fate.
Why we particularly regret its loss is ap-
parent from the following extract. As
remarkable coincidence we would mention,
that this is his second work that has met
with the same fate-the other having been
burnt at Philadelphia
81 spent all of last summer, when not
professionally gagged, in the composition
of that work 1t was my chef d'gurre, and
required more thought and reading than all
else have ever written. x 1t was dedca-
ted to you in a beautifully written inscrlp-
tion."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12
New Publications,

Montyomery's Pictorial 7fmes.-We have
received the first number of this new claim
ant among the illustrated papers. 1t is quite
as good as any we have had to notice of late.
The great objection we have had to Mr..
Ms other publications is, that after short
time they fail to come; not so, however, with
H. J. Meyers excellent works, the Unver-
sum, East and West, etc, they are always
prompt, and we take pleasure in showing
and recommending them to our friends.
Humiington's School Visiter.-The first
number of this pretty illustrated child's pa
per is on our table. 1t is monthly issued
by F. ]. Huntington, 90 Park Row, N. York
at 80 cts per annum or copies for $500.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

THF R1or AT CINcINNATI.-lt appears
the attempt to outrage the person OF the
Nuncio of the Pope, at Cincinnati,
was instigated by the German, Society oi
Freemen.
The cause of the existing animosity
against the Nuncio. is said to be IN eonse'
oucnce Of belief that he ostensibly favor
ed the Liberty of Italy, but really only for
the purpose of betrayng its advocates and
that. on one occasion, he caused one of them
to be hayed alive. Several iniiammatory
articles have recently appeared in German
paper, published in that city The follow
ing is u translation of one paragraph:
"If the Hungarian butcher, Haynau, met
with 40 warm a reception in Monarchial
England, what shall the Pope's Nunclo ex-
peet in Republican America"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

Mr.. PRENTICE Of the Louisville Journal,
in a beautifully written obituary on the
death of his late associate Editor, Thomas
H. Shreve, Esq, who died of consumption,
says:
We the surviving editor of the Journal,
feel that the prime of our life is scarcely yet
gone, as we look back upon our long career
in this city, we seem to behold, near and
far, only the graves of the priced and the
lost. All the numerous iourneymen and
apprentices that were in our employ when
We first commenced publishing our paper
are dead, our first partner, our second part
ner, and our third partner, are dead, and our
first assistant and our last assistant arc also
dead When these memories come overus,
we feel like one alone at midnight in the
midst of a church yard, and the winds sigh
ing mournfully around him through the bro
ken tombs, and the voices of the ghosts Of
sounding dolefully in his ears.
Our PRAYER to God is, that such memories
may have chastening and purifying and
elevating influence upon us and fit US to dis
charge, better than We have ever yet done,
our duties to earth and to heaven.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12
Murder in Wisconsin.

Justice is mere farce in Wisconsin.
Since the abolition of capital punishment
murder is committed with impunity, and at
length has become so slight crime in the
estimation Of the law, as to be bailable
offence. Three instances have occurred
within few months, where person charg-
ed with murder has been admitted to bail in
that State. The sooner the Legislature re-
peals the law aboishlng capital punishment
the better it will be for the safety of life ant
the administration Of justice in Wiscon'
sim
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

PAPER TowN.-A town made Of paper,
has been recently set up in field near
London, preparatory to its shipment on
board an Austrian vessel. 1t consists OF
ten houses. 1t is not the simple papier-
mache, as ordinary used. but contains an
admixture of rags not reduced to pulp,
which enables il to solidify as hard as
board. The walls are double. to insure
ventilation, and partitions have great
strength and durability. II was found on
trial that one of the smaller houses could
be pulled down aud built up again in four
hours. aT
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

Hinder the head of ''Rebelion at Wash
;pg,on" our Democratic contemporary OF the
Dubuoue Herald, gives the Union, the organ
Of the Administration, the following nome
thrust:
"Since the election of Mr.. Tucker as Sen
ate Printer, the Union has become Outrage
Gus. and its abuse will be resented not ohiy
hv those who have been made its object, bu'
hv MANY other honorable men,"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

NABBrNG 'EM.-The way of the trans
gressor is hard. The citizens of Erie fnd
themselves in prison Of their own con-
structing. As quickly as one ventures be-
yond the borders Of his own county he is
nabbed and held to bail for his villanies.
On Friday prominent merchant of Erie,
named Morton, visited Buffalo on business.
The Sheriff made his acquaintance immedi-
ately and served warrant on him as one OF
the active rioters in the destruction OF prop
erty. He was held to bail in $24,000, in
default of which he was locked up in jail
Two other Erians were nabbed at Buffalo
on Saturday, for the same offence. and held
to bail for $4,000 in default of which they
were iugged.
If there is property enough in Erie to pay
the damages done the Railroad Company, il
will be reached in process of time.
Cleveland Democrat, 2Gth.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

AccipEST-We learn with sincere regret
that Mr.. WARNER, the contractor for the
mason work OF the Mississippi Railroad
bridge, met with a severe accident at Moline
Yesterday His ho,ses for seme cause be-
came unmanageable, and started off at full
speed, when, with view Of saving HIMSELF
Mr. WARNER sprang from the wagon, stri-
king the ground with such force as to break
his leg near the ankle joint badly crushing
the Joint and foot 1t is feared he will new
er recover the use of his loot.--R. T. Adj.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

TIE WARRIORS or ERIE-Upon statement by the
Erie Con itutiondist, that we Tight as new
boot again this morning, the Buffalo CommsretaI perPe'
trafes the following:
s.When morning dawned on Ere's town,
Her rwarriors to the standard hoeked,
And ~ they marched with dreadful frown,
The guns and not the men were cooked.
But ere the gloomy shades Of n ght.
Had closed DER Erie's aliant CONS,
No ST mach had they for the fight.
For they were cock ed, and not their guns"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-12

Our old friend, Col. EAps, we observe
has returned looking quite rejuvcnated.-
The cake he brought us, is pronounced by
one who knows how to make such things, a
superb article.