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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29
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MR EDIToR:-I have on a recent exam
ination of the records in the Auditors Of
fee, found that our County Commissioners
have made an order for the appropriation
of $500 of the earnings of The Sandusky
County taxpayers, 10 purchase q piece
of ground on which 10 hold the Fairs of
the County Agricultural Society. This
appropriation was made on condition that
a like sum is to be raised on subscription
for the same purpose. Now, | should not
object to this appropriation if the County
was out of debt, and if taxation was not SO
oppressively burdensome as now; but while
we are taxed TO pay interest on County or
ders, which cannot be redeemed, and while
we are taxed within an inch Of our lives,
we can afford TO wait for Fair grounds till
better times. Do the County Commission
ers suppose that majority Of the tax-pay-
ers of :his County would have favored any
such appropriation Of their earnings in
these hard times? They know full well
that nine men in ten, beyond the few who
have pushed this thing along, would op-
pose it. If there had been anything pub
licly known of this movement before hand,
there would have been such storm of op-
position raised, as would have killed the
scheme at once. The former proceedings
OF the managers of the County Agricultural
Society ought to have been sufficient to
put the Commissioners on their guard
against further attempts from that quarter
on the County Treasury. It appears that
they have succeeded in obtaining during
three years past about 1884 from the
Treasury in manner wholly illegal. The
taxpayers of Sandusky who are paying
rent on their property, in the shape of tax
es, are Of opinion that it is high time to stop
those leaks. 1t is strongly suspected that
somebody had an ak to grind in the busl-
ness. But ofOne thing all parties concern
ed may rest assured, and that is, that not
one dollar must be drawn from the Coun-
ty Treasury, unless all the conditions spec
flied in the order shall be fulfilled. These
considerations are, first that a like sum Of
$500 must be raised by the Society be-
fore the $500 from the County can be call
ed for; and secondly. that out of the $500
received from the County, the 1884 form
erly received illegally shall be refunded
There is one man who viii watch the man
agement of this thing, and that man is
TAXPAYER.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

SIGNIFIcANT.--An article is going the
rounds of the newspapers, showing thai in
the last class OF West Point graduates the
Southern States had not their proper quota
of students, and the pro-slavery papers all
over, are greedily quoting the article as
showing an instance in which the South has
not its share of favors. The facts in the
case take the wind out of the sails of these
slaFery apologists, and should raise blush
upon the cheeks ofOur Southern neighbors
On the entrance of the class, the South had
its proper number. but only Eve from the
slave states could keep up with the "North-
ern boys" SO that all the slave States to-
gether graduated only one more than little
Massachusetts. The State of New York
graduated two more than the entire slave
States. Such facts show the influence oI
the peculiar institution, and need DO COM
ment.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29
The suspension orGor. Reeder.

Washington June 20.
= The orders Of The President suspending
Gov. Reeder anG Judge johnson, and u.
s. District Attorney lsaass, from the exc
cution Of their functions as United States
officers in the Territory OF Kansas until
they shall satisfactorily explain their cap
parent" violation Of tho acts of Congress and
regulations Of the Department, as regards
their purchase Of the Kansas halE-breed re-
serves appeared in the Union of yesterday,
together with the correspondence leading
20 il.
The order to Governor Reeder was de-
Evered to him on the eve of his departure
from New York, on his return 10 Kansas.
and it will be seen that il did not prevent
his proceeding. He will go and take care
Of bis private interests there, and make the
"satisfactory explanations" at leisure. Gov.
Reeder admits the practice BY himself and
his official associates, and further, he claims
the right to make such purchases. The
suspension Of the functions of the Governor
viii, therefore, be permanent Perhaps it
was thought jadicious 10 displace Governor
Reeder in order TO prevent an expected col
lision between the de tiacto and the de jurs
authorities Of the territory. There will
now be no danger Of the interruption of the
public peace in Kansas, for the Missouri
party has carried every point at which
they aimed, and which could, in the nature
Of things, be at present accomplished, ex-
cePt the threatened hanging of Reeder-
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29
County Convention.

We hope the freemen of Sandusky coun-
ty, will remember the meeting to be held
at the Court House in Fremont, on Satur.
day of next week. Let every township in
the county be fully represented. Remem-
Der that by thorough and untiring exertiOr
last fall, you were enabled to overcome the
corrupt democracy who have SO long borne
rule over you, and now il you wish to make
a clean sweep of these treasury plunderers
and to put faithful trusty men in their
stead, you must work for it. Let nothing
prevent your attendance, and see too that
your neighbors turn out
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29
From California.

The Steamers Geo. Law and Star o1
tie Vest, arrived at New York on the 25tb
from California. Dates from San Francis
co are to the I'd June. The gambling law
went into operation on the 17th of May
when all the gambling shops throughout
the State we're shut up forever. The Dem.
Ocratic ticket for the city offices had been
successful by small majority. There is
no news of Importance by these arrivals
The Geo. Law brought 81. .O52. .Oco ia gold,
and the Star of the West, $62e,ooo.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29
Cincinnati, June 25

Jonathan P. Broadwell, and DR.. Grant,
both prominent citizens and very respecta-
bly, connected, were to-day in the Police
Court, for abducting and secreling q young
girl who had been bound out to a farmer
near Oxford in this State, by the directors
of the House of Refuge. BroadwelI was
fined $l0o and sentenced to 10 days i'm
prisonment, and Grant was fined $3.50 and
20 days imprisonment.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29
The 4tEn at Clyde.

The people of our adjoining town are
more patriotic than are tbs Fremonters
this season. They are to have quite dis
play, and large preparations have been
made. The Sons Of Temperance and the
Sabbath Schools take part in the festivities
Of the day, Speakers have been secured
for the occasion.
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From minnesofa.

The following is an extract from pri-
vate letter received, by citizen of Fremont,
from JAMES LANDoN CAMP, whose name is,
no doubt, familiar to most of our readers.
IL will seen that GLAND" has lost nothing
of bis passion for life in the woods and the
pursuit of game.
The letter is dated, Mankato. Blue Earth
Co, Minnesota, May slst, 1855.
will give you something of my biogra-
ply for the past year, and will begin with
July llth, 1854. On that day Istarted in
company with Messrs Andrews and son,
and one Timmons from West Union, for
The purpose of exploring the country north
west from the head Of Cedar River. We
arrived at the crossing of the boundary
line between Iowa and Minnesota on
Cedar River, on the 10th. The next day
we started across the prairie for the head
waters Of Bl1e Earth River; but being en-
numbered with ox-teams and heavy loads,
our progress was slow and tedious. Hav-
ing no guide but compass. and Colton's
map, (Which latter was SO incorrect that it
proved more hindrance than guide, J
We encountered many unexpected difficult
ties from sloughs and streams.
i will skip over q long train Of incidents
that occurred on our road thither, aud COM
mence again at the time of our arrival in
this vicinity, which was the 7th of August.
Up to about two days previous to this time,
we saw nothing but prairie covered with
sloughs, with the exception of now and then
a small grove of timber on some lake or
stream. But here we found country,
that, for richness of soil, and abundance of
timber, cannot, think, be surpassed in the
States. There are six streams, within as
many miles of where l am now sitting, all
of which come together and form the Blue
Earth River, which last empties into the
Minnesota about six miles from this place
These lands are well timbered, and besut-
ful. though rather low, prairies are situated
between the groves. Here l made claim,
adjoining Mr.. Andrews, on Maple River,
where have spent most of my time SINCE
engaged in examining the country and
trapping. we made a discovery of white
chalk, and some coal and iron.
We were the first to locate upon this
prairie, and l have heretofore asked $4,000
for my claim, but now, perhaps, shall be
compelled TO take less, as it is included in
the tract sold BY the last Congress to the
Winnebago Indians, in part payment for
their lands on the east side of the Mssissip-
lpi A tract eighteen miles square was
granted them, and, as they had the priyil-
ege Of making their own selection. they of
course took the best. No other tract of
land of equal dimensions can be found in
Minnesota that will begin to equal this for
farming purposes.
Cunning design and personal interest on
the Ear: of the fur dealers of st. Paul, have
brought this calamity upon US. And it is
indeed great calamity. One year more
and we should have been numbered among
the States United, but for this Thousands
are turned wanderers upon the wide prairies
ofthe West, in search Of homes, who would
have located here. but for the oversight or
reckleasneas, Of Congress, in introducing
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

The President has finally determined to
remove Mr.. Wilson, Commissioner of the
General Land Office. Ex-Governor Shan
non, Of Ohio. who is now here, will be ten
dered tie appointment
Judge YoEag. Of Illinois. / was informed
this evening, will supercede Mr.. Clayton
as ed Auditor.
Mr.. McCleHsnd, Secretary Of the Inter
ior, told friend that il Wilson was remov-
ed, he would send in bis resignation to the
President
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

Robert J. Hunt boy of Chicago, found
$500 in bank bills, and took pains to find
the owner, A. J. Daniels. The Press saws
Mr.. d. selected handsome gold watch,
chain, key and seal, ordered them engraved
with the lads name, and inscribed "Re-
ward of Merit" and presented them 10 him.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29
Milton, Pa, June %.

T4------- M!IOns Z a. } uOe 20.
The Locomotive Of the passenger train
from Niagara was thrown off the track
three miles above hare yesterday, j" con-
sequence Of land slide, and turning over
and down an embankment 20 feet high,
righted itself in the canal. The engineer,
fireman and one passenger were carried
down With the engine, but escaped injury.
The baggage ear was crushed and pass
engeE car injured. but we're saved from fall
ing on the engine by The breaking of the
coupling. -.
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handful of WiDnebagos here in their stead.
It's said by our Governor. and the fag
ends of community generally, that We can
not blame our delegate to Congress, Mr..
RICE. But tho more respectable, intelli-
gent portion Of the people believe the Gov
ernor himselftO have been guilty, of conniv-
ing in this bad business. The whole affair
was got up in secret and s!ill remains so.
Barely one section Of the law has ever been
published, to our knowledge, or if it has
the fact bas artfully been kept from US.
By this treaty the Indians themselves
have been swindled and deeply wronged.
Rev. FLETCHER, the Agent for the Winnie
bagos, told me that the land sold by the
Indians is worth $5oO,OOo, while all they
get in money and their new graai, valued
at Congress price. will be about $3.50, 900.
Besides all this. the country they sold
abounds in game of all kinds, which is the
Indians dependence for subsistence, while
there is scarcely deer to be found in ell
the region they have selected.
Yours 6rc. CAMP
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

REMIssNEss OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WoRKs-While the State is groaning un.
der tax OF millions of dollars, imposed an
uually, il seems that the laborers on our
Pablic Works-sueh is the improTidence
of those who have charge of our State Fl
nances-are compelled to endure the most
vexatious delays, in securing their pay
Payments promised more than q month
since, TO men in this vicinity, for repairs on
the Canals, are still unsettled. Thus men
are compelled to trade of at a sacrifice,
claims that should be paid the instant they
mature. This indicates gross mismanage.
ment and improyidence somewhere. The
State processes to meet all demands on her
Treasury, at maturity. Undoubtedly the
money has been drawn. Why then has it
not been paid? Who is it that dares to
use for his own purposes, money due to the
man who has honestly labored for the
State, and whose family, perhaps, is de-
pendent for bread on the money thus with
held? High time it is for an overhauling
of the affairs Of the Board of Public Works.
-iSuDlmh Beacon.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

The MAN WITH ONE IDEA-Col. Medary,
Of the Ohio Statesman, has become mon
omaniac upon the subject Of Know Moth
ingism. Every number Of bis paper teens
with staring black letters headin., all kinds
Of charges, statements, illustrations, proph-
ecies and expositions about this great bug
bear, Know Notbingism. All crimes aud
misiortunes attributable TO man, and every
phenomenon of nature he assigns TO Know
Nothingism Floods, fires, whirlwinds and
earthquakes, according to the crazed Col
Ionel, all originate with the Know -Nothings.
Does Mr.. Potts run off with poor Smiths
wife? "Potts is a Know Nothing" ex-
claims Medary Is some one defaulter ?
He proves to be Know Nothing. The
canal breaks. and Medary discovers the
author is Know Nothing: and We under
stand now that he attributes the cold wealth
er to the same agency. Should be, by ac-
cident or design get where it is 100 hot, I"
he will doubtless blame the Know Moth
ings with that Portsmouth, Tribune.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

The CoMPRoMrsE.-The New York
Courier and Enquirer, says:
"Not only must the Missouri Compromise
be restored, but until restored, Kansas
should never be admitted into the Union,
either as free or slave State Her very
existence is libel on honest legislation,
and, SO far as practicable, it must be iguor-
ed"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

Mr.. H. Collins, of Ravenna, sold a span
Of greys last week, to Mr.. Gordon, of Cleve-
land, for sl,40o They are said 10 be su-
perb animals, and perfectly matched. They
ought TO be at that price. #us sss--
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THE JOURNAL:
FREMONT, OHIO.
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Friday, June 20, 1855.
PeOpIe's County Convention,

BY wise and judicous arrangement in the
formation Of our Federal Government, the en-.
tire political power of .hs nation is vested in
the people in their hands are the destnes Of
the nation; every office in the nation is either
directly or indirectly in the gift of the people,
| From among themselves are men to be chosen
to fil every official station, and to them is every
the entire responsibility of so ordering political
affairs as either to secure to the country the
highest possible degree of political prosperity,
or, the most debasipg and degrading systems Of
political adversely.
The question, how shall this responsibility
be met, is one from which they should not for a
moment shrink. The mutual interests of all
demand that this question should be fully and
fairly met, and that such measures be adopted
as shall result in securing TO all the enjoyment
Of the highest degree Of political liberty, which
is consonant with the genius OF our institutions.
For this purpose the Peoples Central Com
mttes of Sandusky County, have deemed it
proper to publish tie following call for COun-
\ ty Convention on
Saturday, the 7Ih day Of July next.
The people of Sandusky County without dis
tinction of patty. who are opposed to the extern
sion of Slavery into free territory; who desire
reform in our present abominable system OF
taxation, and those who desire a reform in the
financial administration of our State and Coun-
ty affairs, are requested to attend ntasse, (Or
by delegates, should they cho ose so 10 do,) at
the COURT HOUSE in Fremont, on the day
above mentioned, at o'clock P. M, TO ap-
point delegates to the Peoples State COnven-
ton, which is 10 be held at Columbus on the
18th day of July next, and TO consult on public
affairs. Let there be full attendance, an in
gathering from all parts of the County, and let
such men be chosen to represent the sentiment
of this County in the State Convention, as will
not fail to meet their responsibility msnfulIy.
DANIEL L. JUNE,
HOMER EVERETT,
CHARLES o. TILLOTSON,
STEPHEN BUCKLAND,
WILLIAM N. MORGAN,
LYMAN GELPIN.
Republican Central Committee.
! Fremont, June 8, 1855.
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PITTSBURGH June 25

ENtsouTgh, Juue ~l'
81. Paul's [Catbolic) Cathedral was ded-
icated with highly imposing ceremonies
Arch Bishop Hughes. of N. Y, IA Bishops.
and S5 priests, took part in the ceremonies,
which we're witnessed by over 5000 per
sons 1't r-..f rs.
rga
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

The WEEv1L.-Many of the farmers in
our vicinity complain of the lavages of this
insect. We have seen great number of
wheat heads from various parts of the
county. some of which had several weeyil
upon one kernel, and many heads had none
in them. The weeVil cannot prevent there
being good crop of wheat in this county.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

CANADA CRoPs.-The Welland Weekly
Herald Of the l4th inst, states that the
''insect" or "Hessian fly" has made its ap-
pearance in the winter wheat plants in the
townships of Canborough and Calstor,
threatening the entire destruction of whole
fields Some farmers in those townships,
as we are informed by an intelligent cor.
respondent, are sowing their summer fal-
lows with Buckwheat, fearing that their
wheat crop will not yield them sufficient for
bread. ..- z-..
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

ExAcrLY.-"The Second Adventists
claim an error TO have occurred in their
calculation, BY calling the year S65 days,
5'hours and As minutes. The latter would
bring the time to the SOth Of September -
You delinquent subscribers would do well
10 remember this. Get the printers re.
ceiPt and have it in your pocket Remem-
Der delays are dangerous and the SOth OF
September will soon be here
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

The 4rH.-We learn that there is to be
a pic nic celebration got up for the 4th.-
The programme has not been announced.
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Yours. &c, J.L. CAMP.

Sold OUT.-Mr. THOMAS EASTWOOD has
sold his Grocery establishment to Mr.. S.
H. RUSSELL, who has replenished the stock
Mr., A. ]. HALE has sold his establish
lishment to Mr., PERRY CLOSE.
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IAN ofJuIy--SummernndC COrwIn


MEssRs. EDIToRs Reading an extract
from the speech Of the Rev. Mr.. GAYLORD
in the Herald. called to mind some Of the
thrilling speeches made by our own Con
WIN in 1874, when the Texas question
was the theme of orators.
l have seen it st1ted that .he eloquent
and accomplished SUMNER was to be al the
18th Of July Convention at Columbus, and
that be would speak there.
Now. why. can we nos have THOMAS
CoRwIN at tLat Convention, SO that the
thousands who will there assemble, car
have the pleasure of once again listening
to the eloquent voice Of our own "wago1
boy" who as popular orator is without
living rival?
Who would not go to Columbus on The
18th TO hear two such men as CoRwIN
and SUMNER? Let the press of Ohio, op.
posed to the SlaYeocracy, invite them and
they will be there.
SINNER and CoRwIN, let them speak or
the 18th; and let everybody who loves
freedom and hates oppression, go and heal
them. They will get good pay.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

HIGH WATER-The Sandusky was much
higher on Monday morning last than in the
freshet of the week previous. We hear of
many farmers who have met wiLh-serious
losses BY the overfoWiug of Jbeir corn,
wheat and potato fields. Great quantities
of timber. lumber and slaves have gone
down the river.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-06-29

The above suggestion we fnd in the
Cleveland Herald. It strikes US as being
well and timely made. CoRw1N and SUM
NER. Go, Ohio Freemen and listen to these
defenders of the rights of the North
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Boston, June 81
The Hon. Abbot Lawrence is SO i'll that
he is not expected 10 live.
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UNION
Telegraph Office.

Consolidation Of The Hctlse, -Norse, O'ReilA &
WGde Linei, under he Go'llrot eftke
New York 4 Mississippi Valley
! Printing Telegraph Co.
Ohice i'm MINIS BLOCK, upstairs.
Despsiches left at this Office between the
hours Of A. NJ. ind 9 P. M. will be prompt
ly forwarded; and the greatest care viii be taxi
en- to give satisfaction te its patrons (all busi-
ness strictly conideniial.)
R. ALCoTT. Manager.
Fremont, June %, 1855. E
Fremont a Indiana Rail Road
Notice.
HNHE Stockholders Of the Fremont & Indi-
IL ana Rail Road will meet at the Office Of
the Company, in Fremont, on the 25th day Of
July next, TO elect Directors for the snsuinE
year, and 10 transact such other business a. they
may deem necessary.
BY order CT the Board. -
B. AMSDEN, Secretary.
Fremont, June 25, 1855 23w4
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The WEEyIL-We are sorry to hear
great complaints from the farmers in this
neighborhood on account of the raVages of
the weevil. Many fields of white wheat
will be more than half destroyed by this
insect The Mediterranean wheat may es-
cape serious damage. If we could only
have few days of warm sunny weather,
and if the rain wouldn't continue to rain
every day, our harvest would soon COM
mence, and, from all appearance, we would
have good crop.-O. S. Journal.
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WHEAT IN RICHLAND CouNTY.-Of the
grain in this old and well-tilled county, the
Mansfield Herald says notwithstanding
the hope of our farmers that our wheat
was out of Danger from the insect, it is
now discovered to be making great raya-
ges in many Of our best fields. We await
the harvesting with anxiety. Even par
tial failure in the wheat crop this year will
result in very great embarrassment TO our
whole community. Most of our farmers
bought their wheat aGd -four last year."
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CLASS ]. No. 20, Dairy aud Provisions.
Best lot Of butter, not less than 10 lbs. 200
I'd do do 90
Best lot Of cheese, not less than so lbs, 2 90
I'd do do - 90
Best three hams, 2 90
Do barrel -four, 200
Do ten pounds honey, so
Do three loaVes bread, 90
CLASS K, No. 81, Samples of Grain and