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The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-10-25

An APPEAL TO THE EUROPEAN DEMocRA'
Republican party has been made by hossut
Mazzini and Ledru Rollin, announcing th'
by the fall of Sebastopol, the war is irrecovee
ably and indefinitely prolonged-it being !,
possible for Russia to treat after defeat, wlth
out sinking into third-rate position; and u
being impossible for the Allies, in the face
public opinion, to offer peace on less onerou'
conditions. They call upon the European DE
mocracy now to unite against their enemies
and act, proclaiming liberty and fraternal asso
citation for all.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-10-25

Thomas Nicholson, Fusion 1855
Kimber Cleaver, American 4,037
Peter Martin, American ST.
Joseph Henderson, Wing 2,27O
Passmore Williamson, Repub. 6,882
Plumers majority over Nicholson thus far is
l2,002, but he is in a minority of 1853 of the
whole number, the total vote of the five oppo
sing candidates being Isl, 595.
The Legislature will stand as follows: Senate,
II Democrats to l6 opposition Houss of Rep
resentatives, 65 Democrats to 80 opposition.
How they stand on the Nebraska question is
not known. The vote, it will be observed, is
light. The footings up in 1852 we're
Pierce 1865
Scott l79,I22
Hale 1924
Seventy-fve thousand voters, at least, staid
at home at the recent election, many from dis
satisfaction with the position of the so-called
Democracy, many because displeased with the
manner in which the canvass was managed by
the Opposition. AS it is, the Pierce Party is
in a minority, and the State may be carried for
Freedom in 1856, by wise measures, seasonal
bly, adopted.
A special election in BALTIMORE, for the 18th
Ward, was held last Thursday. The Know
Nothings carried the day, by seventy-six major
ity. sThe majority of the Administration Party,
the week before, was sixty-three. There was
great deal of fighting at the special election,
the Know Nothings having taken possession of
the polls, so as to preserve the purity of the
elective franchisel
In MINNESOTA, Mr.. Rice, the regular Admin
istration candidate, has been elected Territorial
Delegate by plurality. There were two OPP
posing candidates Marshall Republican, and
Olmstead, Anti Nebraska Democrat and Anti
Maine Liquor Law. The Administration Par
ty is of course in the minority. A correspond
ent of the Tribune, writing on the morning of
the election, says:
al should feel very confident, if the new as
well as the old settlers could vote but the re-
uurement of six months residence cuts off
nearly all who have come to the Territory this
year-nearly half our entire population-fro
voting ] am in this category. In Olmsted
county, with population of $500, was told
there were not one hundred voters"
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-10-25

SANTA ANNA is said to be safely installed,
with his family, at Carthagena, where he owns
q well-cultivated farm,
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-10-25

athOrizea csnvdssing agent for
;, and Will receive and forward
Era al our lowest rates.
N be leh 8: his Office, No. - Spruce
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-10-25

VERMOYT.-The official vote for Governor is
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19
Truth stranger than FICTION.

We noticed few days since the re.un-
ion. in Cincinnati, of family. the father Of
which, after being, though free born,
slave for forty -four yeas, purchased his
his own freedom. and, by the assistance of
friends, that of his wife and children. Tho
name Of this fami y is STILL, and We copy
from the Cincinnati Times a most thrilling
incident Of the attempted escape OF the
family:
1t seems that a mechanic in New York,
volunteered to steal for old Peter Still all
his family. and in pursuance of this offer.
went to South Alabama, and there convers-
ed with the Stills. From thence he went
North, most of the way on foot, to the
Lakes, making arrangements for secreting
the Stills, and helping thcm forward.
Striking Southwark again, he came 10 Gin
cinnati, purchased large skif. and taking
passage on steamer, had the skiff carried
along to the mouth Of the Tennessee river.
where it was re shipped, and carried up
very nearly to that part Of Alabama where
the Stills were. Here the skiff was secre-
ted and quantity Of provisions purchased.
The negroes were then carried of, and
on reaching the river they and their con-
duetors entered the skiff, and for several
days and nights rowed down stream. They
then landed on the northern shore and star
ted toward Canada, but were captured in
Indiana, and after examination and recog-
nition were sent back to Alabama. Their
conductor, who had been arrested for kid
mapping, was started back in chains with
the slaves. As there were fears of res
cue BY passengers on the steamer, he was
placed for safe keeping in the Pilot House
on the hurricane deck, and was never
again seen alive. His body was found in
the river and sent back to his friends in
New York, and was buried in Greenwood
Cemetery.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19
Late from California.

New York. Jan. Is.
Il is announced tba. all the drafts Of
Page, Bacon & Co., of San Francisco, will
be paid in this city, by the Bank Of Amer
lea. 1t is understood the California house
Of Page, Bacon Il Co. will remain unsha-
ken BY the failure of tie ST. Louis house,
which, il is rumored, was caused by the
jealousy of certain Wall street 6nanciers,
largely interested in monetary affairs at
the West
The steamship Philadelphia, from New
Orleans for New York, via Havana, arrived
at the latter port on the 10th. with her
rudder injured, and part of her cargo
thrown overheard. She will repair at Ila
yana.
The steamship Northern Light arrived
at her dock about o'clock, this morning.
from Aspinwall. bringing 227 passengers
and $5S2,000 treasure on freight.
The Northern Light connected with the
Cortez, which left San Francisco December
23d.
Matters in Central America remain as a.
last dates. Chorramo is still successful.
The United States Frigate Columbia left
San Juan for q cruise, on the 9th of Janua-
ry.
The British ship Of war Republic, and a
mail steamer, were at San Juan, and the
United States frigate at Key West, when
the Northern Light left these ports
The steamship Uncle Sam arrived at San
Francisco on the goth Dec.
The committee appointed at the railroad
meeting in San Francisco, had decided that
stage routes across the plains are the most
practicable means Of securing the speedy
completion Of the railroad. and the Legisla.
ture will probably be called upon to make
an appropriation for that purpose.
The much needed rain holds of. Min
ers were still awaiting it, and cattle and
vegetation, in some parts, were suffering FOL
want Of il. An immense quantity Of dir,
had been thrown up in anticipation Of fal
and good judges looked COR larger yield o.
gold in the event Of heavy rains. than wa:
ever before realized.
The largest portion Of the business par
Of the town Of Valley City. was destroyed
by Gre on the evening of the 2lst The
details are not received. The Ere was th.
work Of an incendsry.
Business a, San Francisco. until the rair
deseends, is small.
The question as 20 the State capitol wal
sbout 20 be decided, and Sacramento vii
doubtless be the place.
Miss Sarah Pellet had declared her in
tention Of taking five thousand respectable
New England girls to California.
A libel suit, brought BY tieo. Thatehe
against the Christian Advocate. had resul
ted in favor ofthe plaintiff. Damages $50.
900.
Yankee Sullivan bad been arrested on
Bench warrant
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19
Lord Rnn,nn.

The English press. having held in as long
as possible, Is at length out 10 full chorus
upon Lord Raglan Hitherto not whis-
per has been heard against the Commend
or in Chief or the officers Of Army gen
orally, But at last The bonds Of silence are
broken, and bitter are the sarcasms, and
bold and laundering the denunciations, on
the mismanagement Of the campaign in the
Crimea. II is characterized by every term
Of obloquy in the dictionary. Every style
Of criticism is adopted, from the sly inuendo
up through irony, sneer, and taunt, until
rank condemnation stalks over The page
With the exception of the Ministerial or
gans, who offer feeble defense Of the blum
dcrs and abortions Of the Crimean Expedi.
tion, the whole English press is radiant
with Indignation and wrath at its conduc-
tors. Lord Raglan's military career is run,
and we shall be called upon, at an early
day, to record his epitaph. Such. at least,
is the conjecture we form from the tone of
our advices by tho Baltic. The sige of Sc
yastopol being an admitted failure, there is
nothing left but 10 charge the result to a
stupid incompetency, and to find scape.
goat therefor. The disaster is great and
the public voice demands sacrifice OF cor
responding dimensions.-M Y 7ri6.
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WAN Knn.n. be : Frna stntel

This question has been asked daily since
the passage OF the infamous Douglas bill re-
pealng the Missouri compromise. The
Northern doughfaced Lncoioco papers and
politicians, have asserted and re asserted
that the natural current Of emigration o.
Kansas would make It Free State. In
making this assertion, they can only escape
the charge Of weakness. by admitting that
they we're dishonest, and we have just the
charity to suppose that they were willing
to see Kansas delivered over to the "sum Of
human yilainies" for the sake Of q triumph
Of their party.
A number of distinguished Southerners
have addressed a letter to Gen. Strngfellow,
Of Missouri upon tho subject of Kansas as
Slave State, and the answer of Gen. s. is
published in full in the Washington Sentin-
el, which answer occupies Two columns in
that paper
Gen. Stringfellow states il as his settled
opinion, that Kansas must and will be q
Slave State. The reasons be gives for this
opinion are in part as follows. He says
that farms must, Of necessity, be made in
The prairie that the timber for fencing and
and fuel is scarce and difficult to obtain; (;
that it will have to be hauled, by means Of
teams from distance, and in most cases,
from such distance as 10 render fencing
too costly for little fields Again. he says
that the greatest difficulty is, the first cost
of breaking the prairie. This requires two
hands and at least six yoke Of oxen. Ifbi-
red, it would cost at least three dollars per
acre; but it cannot be hired in Kansas for
years, since every man there will baye bis
own land TO break. Each settler must.
therefore, have his own team and his own
ploughman. That prairie is unsuiled to the
poor man who must make his own farm,
and it is well adapted TO the man who can
command labor, and who has slaves.
Clereland Herald
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19

SENATOR NoRRIs.--This gentleman
Senator from New Hampshire-whose
death was recently chronicled 10 this paper,
is thus referred to by the New York Tri-
6une::
Senator Norris is dead. This gentle
man represented New Hampshire, in the
Senate of the United States. for only a
brief period, but yet long enough to dis
grace both himself and his State. He was
one Of the Northern men who voted for
the Nebraska bill, though he had professed
ultra Free Soil sentiments for years previ-
ously. and but one short month before the
bill passed the Senate for which he gave
bis ready voice. he declared to brother
Senator upon the steps of The Capitol. that
sooner than vote for that measure of hu-
initiation and iniquity he would suffer the
ampuiation of his right arm Upon the
ashes Of the dead we would tread lightly.
but over the death of Mr.. Norris we have
no tears 10 shed, and no hypocritical en-
comiums to bes;ow. He has quietly gone
to his long home, after aiding to give the
severest wound which his high position as
a United States Senator enabled him to in
fiict. The meager details of his public ca
reer may be found in the Congressional
report.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19
Reform Needed.

Mr.. Badgerof North Carolina, said, IN de-
bate on the Compensation bill, that il cost
him three thousand dollars a year ABOVE
Hrs PAY Of eight dollars day to Evsi
This confession (for we can look upon 1t
in no other light than a eontesIon,) shows
one Of two things-that the price Of living
needs reform iD Washington city, or the
habits of Members require some changel
Here we have a me mber Of the Senate RI
sing in his place and declaring that eight
dollars u day, in addition to eight dollars
for every twenty miles travel in going to
and returning from Washington, is so far
below the necessary sum demanded TO lire
as becomes his DESIRES and HABITS, that be
is obliged to expend in addition to his pay
and perquisites-- (stealings in the way o.
books voted annually TO members includ
edD--a sum about equal to sirissn dollar,
a day during the sitting of Congress in ad
dition !!
If this be so, why is il that members con
trive to drug out the long session to sucl
inordina,e length? 1t is strange the,
should remain 50 long at Washington, a
such ruinous expenditures beyond their pay
when il is evident THE PUBLIC BUSINESS
does not require this sacrifice.
We have been told Of an honorable mem
Der Of the House of Representatives from
the State of New York, who expends from
ten to twenty thousand dollars to secur,
his return TO Congress, who boasts tha
he makes money even at that, in the oper
alton Is this cry about "short commons
now being got up, intended to draw the at
tenlion of the people from too close an ex
animation OF this subject?
There is rottenness in Congress, and it i
time it was probed. We are clear in ou
convictions that eight dollars day and mi
leage (without stsdlings) is as much as tn
services of Members of Congress are worM
When they begin to talk Of twenty. four dol
lars day being necessary to lire at Wash
ington, the people had better look abou
them and see what we are coming TO-
s. Journal.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19

der that the native born vote might be ov-
erborne By these newly manufactured cit
izeus, who bad not been long enough 10 the
land to become acquainted with our insIitu-
tions and laws.
This bcing the object Il commends itself
TO the favor Of every true.heafted American.
who wishes TO see bis country prosper and
iis institutions preserved. 81
No "sane man" should oppose Il; but
men who oppose Americans ruling Ameri.
ca, and onfess that their party has always
stood by the Sout b." in all emergencies,
will Of course prefer that some Of the re-
Gently imported criminals into the United
States, by the Belgian Government. should
be elected TO office, and make laws for us
Ignorant Americans"-that they should
teach us Republicanism Nor should the
man who has made public proclamation
Of the base subserviency Of his party to the
Slave power. object even il it were South.
ern measure, because Know Nothingisu
would then be on level with Northern
Democracy-both striving TO extend the
curse Of Slavery--thoy would be consistent
and harmonious.
But we deny that Know Nothingism is
Southern measure. and we challenge The
editor Of the Democrat to furnish The
proof
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19

GREAT FIRE IN LAEAYErTE!- T,Oo Men
BWned!-On Monday night about half
past IL O'Clock, FIRE broke out at Lafay-
ettc, Ind, in the block Of buildings near the
canal. occupied by Messrs. Rose & Son. and
y NJ. Weaver & Co., which destroyed the
warehouses of those gentlemen, and the
stores Of two or three other persons in the
same block. The warehouses were full of
produce, and the damage to property caus-
ed by FIRE it is thought cannot fall short Of
$5O.ooo
Two men are said 10 have been burned
up. Mr.. Rose, the proprietor Of one Of the
warehouses, and an Irishman attached to
the establishment Of Messrs. Weaver & Co.
Both were in their stores at the time the
fire broke out, but were unable 10 effect
their escape.-O. S. Journal
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19

DESTRUCTION OF MR. HAvEN's HOUSE
AT FoRT WAsHINGToN--DEPLoRABLE Loss
OF LIFE.--The beautiful residence Of John
Appleton Haven, known as Walden6eld,
was totally destroyed by FIRE yesterday
morning at o'clock-the most melancholy
part OF which is the loss of life of three Of
his daughters, young ladies grown, who
were smothered in attempting to escape
from the burning pile. The fire, which
broke out at four O'Clock, was occasioned by
two servant women, who set up all night,
and fell asleep. leaving lights burning. The
building was frame structure, built in the
modern Italian style, large portion OF
which was constructed fifteen years ago,
and additions built this summer, at cost Of
about fifteen thousand dollars, which was
about one-half the value OF the whole, por-
ton Of which was insured. BY the efforts
Of neighbors and absence Of wind, the fire
was confined to the mcin edi6ce. The
building was one of the most complete ot
the very costly mansions in this, the hand
somest par, of the Island of New York.
The names of the daughters lost are
Mary, Grace and Sarah. The first two had
escaped from the house in their night gar.
ments, and finding others had not, the fam
lily being large one, returned TO arouse
them and procure clothing, when they were
suffocated. They we're found in some o.
the rooms by those who hastened to the fire
Life was nearly extinc. when they were
carried out, and all efforts 10 arouse then
were unavailipg The body Of Sarah wal
found burned 10 a crisp.
We learn from Mr.. John Gillian. fore
man of engine No. 35, of Harlem, the fol
lowing particulars of this dreadful affair
The first notice the occupants had of tn,
fire was the house filled with the smoke anC
flames The family at first go: all safel,
out of the house. -Four daughters of Mr.
H. returned for some purpose, three O
whom were taken out. and one perished il
the flames. Of the three taken out tw,
died. The names Of the young ladies were
Miss Sarah Langdon Haven, Ann Mar,
Haven, Grace Dubois Haven, and Anni
Langdon Haven. The latter has probabl
recovered. The first named has not bee
found. They we're all young ladies. Nj
Haven had seven children.
The building was handsome ediic'
100 feet front, and cost over 81 10000. A
addition had just been put to the hous'
which cost $s,OO0.-The bodies were re
moved to the residence of Mr.. John NJ. HoI
kins, Mr.. Haven's son-in -law.-W Y He
The other daughter of Mr.. Haven hs
since died.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19

A NOBLE CowARD.-Lord FoRru is in
the English army at Sevastopol The Lon
don papers thus refer to his case:
He is young officer, minor, and. as it
seems, not much of a hero. In the battle
Of the Alma. he threw himself on the
ground, and screamed-"I am frightened.
I can't fight" Lord Raglan sent him word.
that in the next battle he was expected to
distinguish himself by bis gallantry, that
bis cowardice might be forgotten. But at
Inkerman he again behaved as cowardly;
two officers, therefore, were sent by the
General-in- Chief to cast away his epaulestes.
to break his sword, and kick him out Of
camp. He returned to England disgra-
ced man; his family disown him, and the
clubs are closed against him.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19

NensohikoR There is n report that Omar
Paoha has replied 10 the Sultan, making H.
Ia condition Of his accepting The command
in The Crimea. that he shall have two votes
In the council Of war. in order to prevent
his being out voted BY Lord Raglan and
Gen. Csnrobert
vienna, Dec. 1eth.-A dispatch from
Warsaw announces that the Russian naval
artillery are taken out oftbe Baltic feet and
had arrived at Sebsstopol, and that to their
presence is due tho precision Of the hre
from Sebassopol. as well ss the new found
boldness OF the fleet.
Another dispatch from Vienna states that
at the conference between the representa-
lives Of the Allied Powers defining the
sense in which their cabinets understood
the four points proposed as conditions Of
peace. Prince Gortschakof, it is under
stood, demands time TO obtain the instruc-
tons Of his Government
GREAT BRrrAIS.--Parliament is not in
session. The Royal assent has been given
10 the foreign enlistment bill, but the meas
ure continues as unpopular as ever.
II is said the Article Of the German
Confederation expressly forbids German
subjects from enl;sting in the military SER
vice Of foreign States.
Col. Colt denies, in letter TO the Lon.
don Times, that he has offered TO supply
his pistols to the Czar.
The U. 8. Frigate San Jacnto was al
Gibralter Dec. 18th.
The Steamer New York had passed the
Straits the same day.
FRANCE. Emperor opened the leg
islaiive session Of 1885 in person. The EN-
peror, in his speech, slludes 10 the treaty
with Austria as defensive for the present
lie thanks the British Parliament for III
cordial and warm demonstrations, and the
English Army for its valuable cooperation
The land army is stated at 5sl 900 soldier
and 10000 horses, with $4,000 sailors oI
ship-board. He asks for an additional lew
Of 100000 men, and states that the reve
nues Of the country remain undiminished.
This speech is highly praised, but it caus
cd a slight depression of the funds on th
9th. The Minister Of Finance was author
lied 10 negotiate q loan of 5oo,ooo.oo'
francs.
SPAIS.-A letter from Madrid states tha
Mr. Soule was present at the discussio
which took place in the Chambers on tn
sale of Cuba. No report of the dscussio
is given.
The foreign troops have been withdraw
from Tuscany.
A quarrel has sprung up between III
Queen OF Naples and the Jesuts upon
question Of the superiority Of the Pope oYe
the Kings of the earth!
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19
New Advertisements.

New milch COW wanted by R. P. Buckland.
varioa Us articles Of family groceries at sho'
mo & Hale's
Valentines, Gold Pens, New Books Sc, by
s. Buckland & Co.
Notice, by l.. Leppelman.
sky.Light Dagueueotype Pic,u res taken by
Nelson II. Tuck. Clyde.
Portrait Painting, by M. W. Fitch, at the
Daguerrean Gallery Of A. d. Wiles. We
have examined some OF Mr.. F. paintings and
we think he possesses both talent and skill as
an artist.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19
Paris. Dec. IS.

Paris. Dec IS.
The Popish business Of the Immaculate
Conception is likely forthwith to excit.
something more than speculative interes,
in France. The bull promulga,ing the new
dogma. which every Catholic must believe
or be stigmatised as hereto. arrived yes
,erday at the residence Of the Pope's Nun
clio in Paris; but, By positive article Of Ma
poleon's Coneordan', no popish bull can be
promulgated in France without the sppro.
baton Of the Council Of State. II 10 ru-
nored that serious opposition Is prepar-
ing in this learned body. NJ. de Cormen-
in. it is said. will pronounce an elaborate
oraiion against granting the visa. In sup
port Of the heretical opposition pamphlet
by N. isambert. Judge Of the Court Of
Cessation. is announced as forthcoming.
], however, doubt very much whether
The projected opposi.iod Ia the Council o
State will be successful The Government
is no doubt jealous Of priesdy power. but Il
4 certain extent il feels the necessity Of ma
king common cause with the priesthood ant
j think Il will not. after reflection. slriks
such deadly blow at Rome as the reject
ion Of the darling doctrine II the hou
would be.-Fes. Int