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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Fatal Accident.

A very deplorable accident occurred
yesterday, near the town of Alton, in this
county, which has thrown deep gloom
over the community.
1t appears that about one O'Clock Charles
Higgins. boy about Is years of age took
his gun out into the yard for the purpose
of Killing a chicken. Not observing his
mother, who was on the other side Of a
fence hanging up clothes on line, he fred !;
the ball killed the chicken, and glancing
upwards, struck ber in the head and killed
her almost instantly.
The boy totally unaware Of the dreadful
calamity, picked up the chicken and carried
it isto the house, when one of the other
children happened to see Mrs. Higgins ly-
ing upon the ground, with blood upon her
head, screamed for assistance. The unior-
tunate woman was carried into the house,
physician was sent for, and upon making
examination the cause of her death waA
ascerlained. Mrs. Higgins was a widow
lady about IS years of age, and leaves
family of seven children. - O.S. Jour. 26th
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Gen. scott,s RacIk PnY.
The Washington correspondent Of Z

2 The Washington correspondent Of The
New York Times, of the Both says:
By the time this reaches you | trust you
will receive intelligence of an official an
nouncement BY the Government confirming
nv statement that Gen. Scott's back pay as
Lieutenant General has been allowed from
the date of his service in Mexico, with the
exception, perhaps, of the time elapsing
from the close of the war until the election
Of Gen. Taylor to the Presidency, during
which Gen. Scott commanded only one di-
vision of the army, not the '0hole army
Possibly the announcement may be delay
ed little longer-but not much | am sure.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

RIGHrEoUs JuDGMENT.-J. H. Stanley,
who some time since recovered 1000 dol
lars damages from the Lake Shore Rail-
road, (the Company aPpealing,) has again
obtained a verdict, at the late session ofthe
District Court at Cleveland. This time
the Court added 1000 dollars, making the
amount $4,000. A just verdict; the COM
pauy will hardly appeal second time
The Pldindealer says. "this is special good
luck to Mr. Stanly, who is poor, honest, but
a cripple for life by this accident, 1t will
be a matter of general joy to all Railroad
cripples every where"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
A FARMING I7EM-A PROFITABLE CR

A FARMING ITEM-A PROFITABLE CRoP.
Mr.. Sidney H. Owens, who purchased
Winehester's Island, containing 80 acres,
for $4,000, few months ago, has realized
half tha: sum from his crop of broom corn
this season. Mr.. H. had so acres under
cultivation from which be realized 10000
pounds Of broom straw, and sold it at prices
varying from 80 to Gle per hundred
averaging full 50, which makes the gross
sum ofS3,200. In addition 10 this he has
gathered about 5000 bushels of seed, worth
25 cents per bushel, or $3.50 for the lot,
which makes almost $4,000 for the pro
duee of only sirty acres. The expense Of
cultivation was about $1,000, which leaves
$4,000 net-Fredrieksburgh Na.) Herald.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Cosmopolitan Art AssOcintiOn.

We have received the plan of operations
governing this Association, for the present
year, but are unable to lay it before our
readers this week. The list of premiums
presented is unexampled. The principal
and chief attraction is the far-famed "Gen-
oa Cruciix, which originally cost ten thou
sand dollars" There are three marble
busts executed by Powers, of Washington,
Franklin and Webster. The list Of beauti-
ful and rare paintings is much larger than
last year. Certificates of membership en-
titling the holder TO one years subscription
TO any of the Magazines of the day, and al
so to q free ticket in the annual distribution,
can be obtained of the Editor Of the Jour
nal, who is Honorary Secretary for Ere.
mont Particulars next week.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
WASHINGTON Oc. an

The President has decided that the res
Olution of Congress of Feb. 1856, providing
for Breyiiy rank of Lieutenant General,
under which Gen. Scott received that ap-
pointment, gives him additional pay and al
lowances, and that it is retractive in its op-
perations from May 2sth, 1s47-which
decision has been communicated TO the
General,
Gen. Fairfield has been appointed Con-
sui at Pasto Luis, Isle Of France.
In the q. s. Court of Claims, to day, the
Folrida cases were continued by Mr.. Shan
non, chiefly under the special treaty. an
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Arrival of the George Law.


New ork, Oct. 20.
The George Law, from Aspinwall, with
the California mails to the 5th, arrived at
her dock at 9 o'clock P N. She brings
Sl,670,OOO in treasury. She connected
with the John L. Stevens, which brought
down 8l.9OO.000. The John L. Stevens
passed the Golden Gate on the lllh and
the Cortez on the 18th, bound up. News
animportant W .LLC
All the election returns are 10, but no
official account was received. All the X
N. ticket is elected. johnson has 5000
majority for Governor Whole number Of
votes $4,000 The legislature is compos-
ed Of 70 K. Ms, SO Democrats and 2
Wings. The K. N. majority in the Senate
is 4; in the Assembly. 10.
The prohiba:ory law is defeated.
Ex-Governor Foofe and ex-Congress-
man Marshall and Pugton are spoken of as
among the K. Ms TO succeed Gorque.
Gen. Dunbar, Secretary of State, had
left for the States, TO claim his seat in the
House of Representatives in the next
Congress. d e... +
A party of 120 recruits left in the Un-
Gle Sam, to join the Walker expedition
Another party was to 90 from Nevada.
A large fire had occurred in jamestown
loss $4,000. The Masonic hahh was
consumed.
Advices from Oregon announce the safe
ty of Gov. Stebbens. He with his party
we're at Fl. Benton at last accounts.
The English Steamer Bolivia had ar
rived at Panama, with dates from Valpara-
iso to the 18th, and Calao to the 25th.-
ExPresident Belzio was a passenger on his
way to the United States. News unimpor-
tant.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Our next senntor.

Among the fitting and glorious results Of
the recent Republican triumph in Ohio, is
the reelection of that undinching champion
and tribune of free people, Benjamin F.
Wade, to the United States Senate. Our
very large Republican majority in the Leg
places his reelection beyond the
reach even of malignant Combinations
The verdict of the people in favor of bis re-
turn to the Senate is hardly less certain and
significant than is the election of Salmon P.
Chase to the Gubernatorial Chair. Nothing
can prevent the crowning rebuke which his
reelection will brand upon the slavery
propagandists, but an efrontery, turpi-
tude and treachery among the new Legis-
lature unheard of in political annals. We
know not how it is in other parts of the
State, but in the northwestern counties the
reelection of Mr.. Wade has been one Of
the cardinal objects Ofthe contest Toledo
Blade,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Repairing the Public Works by
Contract,


We understand that az the recent meet
ing of the Board of Public Works in this
city. the specifications under which the
work is to be let were agreed upon by q
majority of the Board. After due exertions
to make them what they ought to be in
detail, we understand that Mr.. Blickens-
derfer voted against them in gross at their
final adoption, on the ground that they
were not specific enough for the protection
Of the public interests. Too much latitude
is given the contractor The officers in
charge have too little power in the direc-
ton Of the work. This is what we gather
from casual conversations on the street /;
and from what we know of Mr.. BIS views,
and his favorable disposition toward the
contract system, We are satisfied that only
some such controlling reason could have in
duced him to Withhold his vote on the final
adoption of the specifications
From the hasty and crude manner in
which this contract system has been adopt
ed, and from certain unmistakable indica-
tions. we predict grand display of plunder
and abuse on the canals for the next FIVE
years. Before this expirement, adopted
by the majority without experience or in
quiry, is disposed Of, The General Assem-
bly, will find itself called upon to interfere
in more ways than one. We shall not lose
sight of this subject.-O. S. Journal.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

Eg- The Postmaster General has decid-
ed that each distinct circular, no matter
bow many may be printed on sheet, must
be charged with postage as one circular;-
or the whole, if sealed, with letter postage.
A member of Congress. however, may
annually send, fraaked, through the mails,
to the exclusion of paid matter, tons of pa
pers, books, or whatever he fancies. At
the same time John Smith must not be
suffered 10 send two circulars, as one sheet,
though it cannot be more. He would be
robbing the post Office department. Gloria
Humbug
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Proclamation.
William 1NedaI Governor cfhs STATE o

.rarsf1ro- Ohio. sildnf
In pursuance of an usage, established and
sustained by the annual Recommendations
of the General Assembly through long
series of years, and which usage has al
ways found sanction and cheerful aequie-
scence in tie hearts of grateful people, J,
William Medill, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF OnIo, DO by these presents, appoints and
sci apart THURSDAY THE TwENTY-SEcoND
Day OF NOVEMBER NEXT, to be observed as
day of THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY COP
for the manifold blessing of the year which
is about to close. --saarpa srO
While war, with all its attendant evils.
has been convulsing the nations of the old
world, and pestience has been performing
its work of death among portion Of our
own bretheren in the South, the people of
Ohio have been graciously exempted from
the desolating consequences Of either. -
The laws of the State have been duly
respected; the National Union in all It's in
tegrity and force, has been preserved; the
fields of the husbandman have yielded an
unusual abundance; and industry in all its
channels, has been appropriately rewarded.
In view of the evidencies of Divine good
ness, | most earnestly recommend that the
good people Of Ohio suspend and lay aside
all business, upon and during the dag afors--
said, assemble at their usual places of Wor-
ship. and return their heartfelt THANKS TO
ALMIGHTY GoD the AUTHOR of these and oil
other blessings we enjoy, and offer up their
prayers for continuance of the same.
Given under my hand and the
IL. ST. Great Seal of the State of Ohio, at
the city of Columbus, this twenty
second day of October, A. D.
1855. and in the eightieth year of
the Independence Of the United
ts States.
WILLIAM MEDILL
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Lancaster, Pa, Oct. %, 1855.

Had the campaign been confined wholly
to the Know Nothing issue, as are intended
and desired, we should have been able to
record grand triumph of tie Democracy
Of Ohio . OHIO Statesman.
Here's confession. What was TO be-
come of the great questions which were to
determine the future character Of the Gov
ernment-whether it should be administer
ed under the Constitution, or oUer and above
the Constitution whether it should be
Republican or Aristocratic?
But, instead, the Statesman says-"Had
the campaign been confined wholly to the
Know Nothing issue But IT
wasn't, and be was not wise man OF
shrewd politician who supposed it could
Therefore there was no triumph TO record
A confcssion-of weakuess.-O, S, Jour
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Mail Robbery.

Marion Iowa, Oct. II.
The United States mail was robbed OF
money to the amount of nearly ten thousand
dollars, at this place on the night of the
Ilth inst. The mailbag was stolen from
the stage coach while standing for the night
in front Of the American Hotel. The bag
was cut in two, its letters and packages torn
and the money taken. Six thousand dol
lars was found in one package. The rob
Der and the money we're soon found and he
is now in irons. His claiming parcel OF
the money found before the shop-door, first
caused him to be suspected. Himself and
wife, upon whom the money was tound' are
waiting the action of the United States au-
thorities. Yesterday he sawed off his chain
with his eating knife, aud was just perfect
ing his arrangement to retire to private life
when he was discovered. He is an old Of
tender Cor of " Y. Tribune
The snow at Cape Vincent, jefferson CO..
New York, was IOiuches deep on the 25th,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

MORE PRooFs OF SHANNoE's "PATRIoT-
sM."-As the Governor of Kansas is wri-
ting back to Ohio that the newspapers lied
about his Westport speech it is well to con-
sider the evidences advanced in various
other quarters, as confrmatory Of Mr.
Shannon's pure, pro slavery proclivities.-
Thus "H. G. P" the Kansas correspondent
of the st. Louis RepublicaR, has been at
tempting to excuse Governor Shannon, and
has asserted that he did not declare him
self in favor of slavery in Kansas in his
speech. Yet, in communication to the
Cincinnati Commercial; this correspondent
makes the following avowal:
81 do not deny that Governor S. is in ia
vor of slavery. I knOU he votsd for Whit
feldtde Slavery candidate for Congress,
for I ,gas one of The clerks Of tie polls in
johnson county aOhere he vosed."
Now. in view of such declaration, of
what use are forty letters from Governor
Shannon DENYING the truth Of his Westport
speech as reported? And of what use is
it for the pro slavery democracy of Ohio to
seek TO be rid of the odium of the Governors
professions ?-"Democracy and Slavery"
is the watchword.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Philadelnhia Oct %.

James /. Breese was arrested at bis res
idence in Christie street, to-day, and about
$4,000 in counterfeit bills was found in
his possession; also quantity Of plales-
Among the bills were tens and fves on the
Bank Of Jacksonville. Florida; tRos on the
Northern Indiana Railroad Company;
threes on the Bank of Alexandria, D. c., and
others. Every appliance for counterfeiting
was also discovered.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

At Benicia, California, in 1853. James
W. Cofroth said. "Tf ever desert the
Democratic party, may my right arm be-
withered." At the late election be was
chosen State Senator by 100 K. N. major
ity, and On the day of election fell from his
horse and broke bis arm. Mr.. G. is fine
looking man, and Philadelphia printer by-
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Married.

On the Gath ult., by Rev. John McKean,
VIM. Anneslev, and Miss Julia Guyett, all OF
Port Clinton, Ohio.
Thus they go! one after another are DESERT
ing our ranks, singing,
''All who JOY would win, -
Must share it-haPpiness was born t"'n,
A, the residence of ]. Van VaIkenbnrghs in
poa,iac Mich on the 18th uli., by the Rev.
A n Fletcher. Mr.. JOSEPH NJ. FARR, and
Miss ELIZABETH T. HIGGINS, both OF
Norwalk, Ohio.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Fine Apples.

Our friend, D. H Cole, Of the County
Farm, will please accept the thanks of all
hands in the Journal Office, from ID to
editor, for the bag of splendid Apples, left
in our sanctum.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

EE The New York Tribune now prints
$4,000 copies of its weekly edition for IFS
regular subscribers alone. It is the larg-
est edition of any weekly paper in the Union
and probably in the world. aetlA
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
Died,

In this place, of typhoid fever, on Sunday
morning last, Marchia Maria. daughter Of Mrs.
Eliza NJ. Bailey, aged years and months.
"suffsr little children, and forbid them not to
come unto me; for OF such IS the kingdom Of
baavau -
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

E%The Detroit Tribune says that Gen.
Cass has purchased the premium pair of
horses exhibited at the Michigan State
Fair, for $1,000. Lg ala
The Buffalo Erpress is anxious TO know
whether the Gen. is preparing to "run"
again. KID
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
FoREsr CIrY Y1s1roR. is the name Of a

FOREST CITY VISITOR, is the name of a
new paper lately established at Maumee
City, by Mr.. JAMES FOLEY. 1t is a large
sized sheet, and is very neatly printed
The good people of Maumee should see to
it that their printer is well sustained;- =
moi. alone with wishes for his success" for
he'd starye on that. but with material aid. u
Success to the Visitor. o.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
T'I,e Death Penalty.

The citizens of Wisconsin are making a
vigorous effort to resort the death penalty
for the crime of murder Recent horrible
murders, followed in two instances by the
lynching of the murderers, have convinced
many former opponents of the death PEN
atty, that the protection of society against
the murderer, and against the impulsive
outbreak of popular vengeance against
murderers, demands that the law making it
death for the crime of murder, shall be re-
stored. As the law now stands, imprison-
ment is the severest punishment for crime
in Wisconsin.
At late meeting Of over one thousand
of the most influential citizens of Milwaukee,
the following resolution was adopted with
great unanimity: ~
ResoIged, That as citizens Of this State,
we should no: let pass the present oppor-
tunity of sending abroad to the world our
unqualified disaPprobatiOn of our existing
law for the punishment; of the man-slayer,
of our determination to petition the next
leislature for the abolishment Of the present
law, and the re enactment of Capital pun
ishment for the crime of wilful murder.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
w Bisbop McIIvaine has issued a pas

BB BISHOP MVIFHIH0 ms ~
toraI letter to the Clergy and Laity OF T.
E)diocess of Ohio, calling to devOut thanks
giving to Almighty God for the abundant
harvest of this year. The Bishop also sets
forth Form of Eucharistic Prayer to be
used in the Episcopal Congregations of
Ohio, on Sunday next, and on the day OF
public Thanksgiving appointed by the Gov
ernor.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

Gov. Wright, of Indiana, has appointed
Thursday, the 20 of November, as a day
of Thanksgiving and Prayer in that State
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

gIt has been matter OF dispute
what religious persuasion General WASH
INaToN was Of We notice in Irving's life
of that great man, the following:
HThe Establshedor Episcopal Church
prevailed in the 'Ancient Dominion, as it
(Virgiuia) was termed; each county was
divided into Parishes, as in England, each
with its parochial church, its parsonage,
and glebe. Washington was vestryman Of
two parishes, Fairfax and Turo; the paro-
ehial church Of the former was at Alexan-
dria, ten miles from Mount Vernon; of the
latter at Pohiek, about seven miles. The
church az Pohick was rebuilt on plan Of
his own, and in a great measure at his ex-
peuse. At one or the other of those
churches, he attended every Sunday, when
4he weather and the road permitted. His
ademeanor was regerential and deyout Mrs
Washington kuelt during the prayers; he
nlwavs Stood, as was the custom at that
time Both were COMMITMENTS.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

observation-disclosures MEDILL has
designated Thursday the % day of Novem-
Der, instant, as a day of Thanksgiving and
PRAYER
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

In New York Thanksgiving day is ap-
pointed on the 29th, and in Pennsylvania
on the 22d November.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

RonBERY.-Yesterday morning, says the
CleveIander, a German from Father Land
and going west to purchase land, was rob-
he'd at the depot, Of 81, 900. He came up
on the Lake Shore train, and suspects Two
men who sat behind him and crowded him
closely as he left the cars
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

SAD ACCIDENT AT ToLEDo--The Blade
of Monday evening gives the following &C
count of the accident which occurred by
the breaking in of about 40 feet of the roof
of the new passenger depot on the Middle
Ground" on Saturday afternoon last, car
rying down with it five men.
The first report was that several men
we're killed. 1t turns out, however, that
the following were the only injuries:
John Kennedy, master carpenter, slight
ly injured about the head
Mr.. Lalendorf, carpenter, thigh bones
badly bruised. His life is despared of.
John Hosie, German, badly but not
dangerously injured.
Mr.. Barrett, carpenter, badly injured.
One Irishman slightly bruised.
On examination it appeared, that flaw
extended half across one of the principal
supporting rods of the roof, which was one
and half inches in diameter. This defect
caused the fall, the roof being very heavy
and not fully braced. 80.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

ExERaY.-The longer live the more
am certain that the great difference be-
tween men-5etween the feeble ard the
powerful, the great and the insignificant
3 is energy, inyincible determination, pur-
pcse once Fixed in, and then death or yicto-
nv. That quality will do any thing that can
be done in this world and no talents no cir
cumstances, no opportunities, will make a
two-legged creature man withoutit,-SU
IL f.. Buxton.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02
r,.nmnnfP Price Current.

Wool per pound -; az 259Ss
yvbastperbu bu shei.... -. '..' ..lO0al25
Flour per barrel l-.'.'' '.....'.'.'.. sooasG0
Corn per bushel. ........ 49, ''''''' - %
Rve. .........-. ...''..' -. ''''''' ~
Oats per bushei. ...'..' - ''''''''''''''' T
Butter per pound 49, - 10 10
Eggs per dozen.... 49, - -. - ,oS ~
Cheese per pound.... - = rs q,
lard per pound. .......... -. 49,. '.'' =. ~
Salt per barrell ...........,....... 90.
Hides per pound.... 49, 49, - : ;, % .
Flax seed per bushel.-,. -. '''''''-..I l. w
T;IHo,by seed ner rbu...,.,.......... 90
Cionsr ione seed neF Fbu.............. -. 500
Hams smoked per pound. ....'...''.....'l2
Beans per bushel 80. -. ''''''''1 2U
Potatoes per bushel...: -. .'.'-..'' ~ ~
Apples green. -. 'So %
Apples dried ..t;.... -. - ''.-' a. a.
RseswaY per pouRd..,. .,...,...'''''''' ID
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

BEEF CATTLE. We clip the following
from the Cleveland Herald:
The ClereIander learns that at his
slaughtering and beef-packing establish
ment, West Side, Mr.. W. H. SHoLL is now
killing and packing. for Mr.. G. B. KING, of
Fremont, twenty-five hundred head of cat
tie. Mr.. 3HoLL's brand is as reliable as
any one in the West.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-02

E-You can generally tell how popular
you are with lady by the length of time
she keeps you waiting while dressing to-
receive Exchange.
EIowss If she likes you will the time
be long or short ?-will she be so impati-
ent to see you that she can't wait, or Sc
anxious to look well that she must give her
toilet an extra touch? That's the question!
we take the Affirmative