Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-05-04

town. We wonder how 3 cssldacaa NE to 60
to place where aIi the be sttes,, ,,of nature have
been wrested away. Study win not be haifsO
tiresome and mOnotonous il yOu viii give them
the attractions and comforts with which you
surround your dwellings. s.q
RE From ell parts Of the County and
and the adjoining 0aes, we hear the most hatter-
ing accounts of the ifovOrabl prospects Of the
growing wheat crop. The winter and eafly part
'>of the spring was rather severe for At, but the
ylate heavy rains and warm weather have
brought it forward rapidly. There is far less
wheat now on the ground, Than hes been for
many years, our farmers having tdrned their
attention more 10 the corn crop, believing it
more sure Grass loo ks first rate. The corn
crop Of Sandusky county -tlris fab will be heavy
one.
Struck BY LfGfifS1Ea.- During the rain.
storm, on Monday evening, MrssGEO. YoUSKER
who was sitting on the stairs Of his lhOp, was
struck down by Lightning. The shock was not
asevsro one. Hisset leg from the knee to his
heel was burned tOa blister His escape OF IN
slant death was truly prOvidential. The eTec-
4re fluid was conducted to The place where he
sat by the telegraph wire Of the old Speed's line
The Mayor Should order the Marshal TO take
ths wire down, as it is no longer Of any use or
service, and in its present condition might be
the cause of loss Of life or property in our 1niSst
eFIaE-The house Of JouN PHILLIPs, a
farmer Of Bai:vills tow Lshp, on the cast side of
the river, 6b6utthree miles from Fremont, was
burned 70 the groand on Sunday evening fast.
The FIRE occurred a56Gt6 oclock, after the fam
sly had alt retired. A Few bed clothes only were
saved the clothing, furniture, provisions, to-
golber with quantity Of corn, oats and back
wheat, which was in the chamber, was all con-
sumsd. 1t Is great loss to Ma. PHrLLrPs,
Tie is Z msA in moderate circumstances with
a family Of ten Children.
CLEVELAND BANK NoTE REPoRFER We
havcreceived the first number Of this new work
published by PIkRcE & NELsoE, Bankers, Of
Cleveland, Ohio. From an examination Of
we think IT worthy of patronage by western
commercial and business men. Il will be pub
ished 7sehil- mOnthley, at the low Priee OF fifty
7cenlsper year. All orders directed to Pierce
and Nelson, Bankers. Cleveland, Ohio, wil're-.
-ceive their atishti5h.
SoME Eeos.-MR- G. II. TILLorsoN, Of
shis place has, since the 10Th Of March, bought,
packed ndshiPpsd from Fremont 10 New York,
600 barrels Of eggs. Each barrel contained Oh
An'dvsrage 62 dozen. making 81, 300 dozen or
nearly half million eggs. EhOugh to make a
sea of egg hog.
A GREar RAis.-We were favored with
several heavy showers cfraih on Monday hight
last, accompanied with the most vivid lightning
.aad terrific thunder. The timely rains and the
warm weather have brought forward vegetation
very rapidly. The farmers prospects Of bOun-
tifuI crops never looked more PrOspering than
they do at present.
FRU1F Trees. in this vicinity, have al
ready put forth their blossoms. NOiwithstshd-
SBE the severe winter and The OF repeated dec
iaratiOn that peach trees were all killed, we are
happy TO say that unless late fros,s should visit
us there will be no great lack Of peaches in our
county this fall.
The EcLIPss, we suppose came off on
TnesSay evening last, as per programme. Ii
was so total as 70 be invisible in these paris
The sky was dFeped in black clouds, heavily
charged with rain, far more gratifying 70 people
In generai and farmers in particular, than a
sight Of Bune'seoqcetry
Short and Witty.
Alo6E-iried fiiatksman ehahced 10 see
A 6ns fsi turkey High on tree,
He fSissd BIS gun took deadly aim .. r5
And dowR lhs Nsil-Hedgsd treasure eamO.
From weight of gains and tree being tall
The turkey bursted BY the fall
A Paddy passing BY the spot
Cried ont, yos might have saved your shot.
How 50, replied The man, was not ~ ~
So hne turkey EOtih lie shoii H5s5 s q.
RssursI sdid Pat and yet for all eaaa
He would lia' aied by the vefy fall efri.7.ef
.a ,sl- eae9i sa itJtkeIE ToA "
LIoUoR SELLERs ARREsrEB:-THoMAs
ELsrWOOD sud JAMES BOLAKD, Of this place,
'Refs taxed before Mayor BARrrErT, on We'd
hesdsy, Oh an affidavit for selling liquor and
were each bound over to the Probate Court,
which will cOmmsnes its session on Monday
next 81 giIegeZ1 Gf5 3 1ltaa-s q
REMovAL-A. GtsD0af has fehioved
his store and stock of 90 DDS into M06fs's new
building lie l1a, beautiful store and lots Of
cheup goods. Call and see him.
Slaur sEGISe.-Prof. E. L. Patterson
OfNew York, is engaged in forming class in
ths new method Of sight singing introduced by
Day and BeGI Of Boston. We believe many Of
the Musical portion Of our people are cOnsidera-
bly, interested with the system. The school is
is ba opened on Wednesday evening