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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30

WONDERFUL FREAK OF A SNAKE.-Mr.
John Gebhsrd, Curator Of the Geological
Rooms, well known for penchdat in the
study Of Natural History, recently made an
experiment with snake and mouse with
the most wonderful and extraordinary res
ats. His snakeship was some eight feet
long and proportionately large; like all Of
his race, be did not masticate, but swallow
ed bis food whole, be the article OF proven
der large or small. Mr.. Gebhard, being Of
an inquisitiye turn Of mind, determined to
test the fact, whether IN the process ofdeg-
luton the snake managed. by some un-
known process TO masticate its food or
whether it was bolted whole. According
" mouse was procured and placed in the
cage with the snake, which at FIRST did not
appear to notice it, allowing the animal to
run about, leap over his body and cur up
other antics in its haste to get away. In a
few bours, however, the snake apparently
ssmelled a rat" and felicitating itself upon
its good fortune in thus being furnished
with q delectable morsel for its supper, be-
pan 10 move about with evident gratihca-
tion, eyeing the in6nitessimal lump OF life
with inward delight. Soon by the use Of
its most potent charming yoWers, the mouse
sat upright gazing st its 'lord and master"
with irresistible and evident delight. This,
however, was dangerous pastime, for sud
denly the snake, making dart ct the
mouse, took it in his extended Jaws and
merely Rinking its glsring eyes swallow
ed the animal as easily as would child q
sugar plum, and then eurled itself up into
its lisIless, indolenI way. Alr. g., belley-
ing that the mouse vas forever gone from
bis gaze, paid no more attention 10 the
snake until the next morning, when going
to look at il be was much surprised to6nd
q mouse running about the cage, having
the appearance of being saturated with
bIoodl Upon looking at the snake, hole
was found in bis body near its tail suficien-
tly large to ALLOW Of the egress ofthe mouse,
and from the freshness Of the wound it was
evident that the mouse swallowed alive had
eaten its way outl This being tie only
hypothesis upon which to base 8 conclusion
and not Dsing certain, Mr.. G. determined
to watch and see if the snake would again
attack its diminutive, though life-loving
prisoner. With patience did Mr.. G.. keep
a Vigil over the box until his suppositionI
we're verified, the snake again swallowing
the mouse, which eat its war out Of the
body a few inches from the place where il
had before regained Daylight! Sixteen
times was the experiment repeated, but
the seventeenth time the snake was so com
spletely perforated that in the attempt tC
again swallo the mouse, and giving 8
sudden tEitch of it's body it was snapped
in twain. The mouse died the next day,
but the snake lived week EfterI!l-Ak
hama, Times ...1
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
Never Joke about Business.

Twill tell you story: A man that /
am well acquainted with. and who was not
always 80 well TO do in the world as be now
isl do not say it was myself. but il was
a Scotchman who had risen from very
low beginning. His outward dress did
not tally well with the lining Of bis pocket;
indeed the pocket when be went to market
was but i'll held up by the rags which it
was sewed 10: to look at him you would
have thought him no: worth plack Well,
one morning cargo Of hides coming into
port, he asked the owner what be would
sell the whole cargo for. Looking at our
friend from head to foot the owner could
hardly refrain from laughing outright
MY good friend said be, 4 think it mat
tiers little 10 you the price of the cargo; a
single hide, should imagine would ex-
haust your purse 'When folks come to
buy,' said our Scoichmau, they expect TO
be treated with civilily. Will you answer
me plain question? What is the price
of the whole cargo of hides on board the
ship Prosperity, now in harbor?'
The ship owner thought the man was
daft or joking. and be said. what will you
give me for the cargo, money down upon
the table?
'Guid sir, it's not for me to put price
upon your goods Tell me what is the
loves; price you'll take?'
The owner still carrying on the joke, (as
be thought named q price. not half the
actual value. The merchant of frugal ap-
pearance, put his hand into his pocket, took
out a shilling. and clapped it into the hands
of the owner. crying aloud. "A bargain
my friend and before these Witnesses
turning 10 those who had been amused BY
the conversation that had passed.
Viewing the man still in the same light
and never suspecting that he had to do
with man of money, the considerate own
er profered back the shilling to the man
of rags saying. here my good man. though
[ have been casting some severe Jokes up
on you, would not wish to rob you Of a
shilling; judging from appearances you
have very few to spare
The buyer advanced with firm step,
and looking him in the face said, Judging
fra appearances. il may be SO; but can
tell you did nae gle you that shilling
that it must be returned in the character
of an almous; that shilling is the areas Of
my purchase of the whole Of your cargo;
tell me, therefore, when you will deliver
and receive your money, or, said he, (tak-
ing out his pouch, the foot Of an old stock
inp, well darned and patched, heavy with
gold, and crumpled with bank notes, il any
substanstial papers will be responsible for
the delivery, Ill pay ye the Siller down on
the table this minute.
Every attempt at explanation or accom-
mediation was in vain; and at last the own
er was compelled to give up his cargo Of
hides at less than half their value, and be
received the money agreed upon. forthwith.
Il was the only cargo that had arrived for
some time, the ragged man of money sold
his hides at almost his own demand; and
he always said il was the best bargain be
ever made in his life. A ragged coat,
you see, has its advantages as well as a
good one but mind never joke on business.
| = GLASGOW Courier.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
Fremont Book Store.
BE0E0EKESE!


FTNHE su bscribers are now receiving th e Iarg-
i est aud most complete assortment Of Mis-
cellaneous and School Books ,Statione ry, 81 :,
ever drought TO Fremont Having purchased d
our stock at the Auction Sales, at
Much Lower Paices than can be Bought
OfReguiar Dealers, we can sell cheaper than
lever before; and we intend TO give our friends
and cus:omers RS the benefit Of our good fortune
in buying so low. We would take this Oppor-
tuni.y 10 return thankstO our numerous GUS
toners for their liberal patronage heretofore,
and as an inducement for continuance Of the
same, we will promise TO sell goods as cheap
as they can be bought in Cleveland or any
where in our vicinity--and a little cheaper
than Sandusky or Tifin Cities. Itwould be
impossible:o 20 enumerate all the articles in our
line, or make a catalogue ofour Books: but we
are ready to show our stock and give our prices,
TO any and ali who will give as a call, and not
think ourselves bored if you do not want 10
buy. urstock of
PLAIN & FANCY STATIONERY
Nevsrwas so large and beautiful. Our new
styles of N Note Paper and Fancy Envelopes, for
Weddings, Evening Parties and notes, cannot
be surpassed.
Pearl, Ivory, Shell, Paper Mache, Steelan
Leather Porte Monies, Card Cases Of eve
ry style and Price. from one shilIingto
three dollars; plain and fancyink-
stands, Vases, Ladies Reticules,
Work-boxes, P ort-l lolios, Wri-
ting Desks, Back CANNON
Boards, Chess Men,
Paper Weights,
American
finecutlery, gold
and Silver Pens and
Pencils, Visiting and Orna-
mental Cards and in short ev-
erything in the line, and many
| thingsnever before brought to this
| market. Once more we would invite
all to call aud see for themselves, and be
cOnVinced that our assertions are verify true.
| s. BUCKLAND & co.
No. 3, Buckland's Block, Fremont.
Oct. |, '53.-u
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
a vvestern Wedding Fee,

A minister settled in one Of our frontier
Western villages, in which the primitive
manners ef q pioneer life bad not been
smoothed and polished BY refinement and
cultivation, was seated in his study one
day, endeaForing to arrange the heads of
to-morrow's discourse. when his attention
was arrested by loud knock at the door
The visitor proved TO be tai, gawky,
shambling countrymsn, evidently arrayed
iu bis Sunday suit, and stout girl, attlred
in dress of red calico, which. from the
frequent and complacent glances towards
il by the fair owner, was considered quite
a magnificent affair.
Won't you walk in ?" asked the minis
ter, politely.
"Much obliged. squire. don't know but
swewilt say, you're q minister, amt
you % -
"Yes."
al reckoned 50. Betsey and me-that's
Betsey, fusi rate sort Of a girl, anyhow
-.
~oh, lothian" /" simpered the bashful Bet
sey.
on are now, and you neednt 60 70
deny it. Well, Betssy and me have con-
eluded to hitch teams, and we want you TO
do it."
eYou wish to be married :"
EYES, believe that's what they call it.
say. though, before you begin. let US know
what is going to be the damage. l reckon
'tsn'I best to go it blind.'
"0h, l never set any pricel take
whatever they give me-"
sWell, that is all righ'; 60 ahead, minis
ter. IF YOU please we're in hurry, as Joe''
90. TO finish plantin' the Pertater patch
afore night, and Be!sey's got TO foteh 'h'
buttes.y HF 1
Thus abiured, the minister commenced
the. ceremony which occupied but . les
moments. "a r.a f
Kiss me, Betsey," said the deiightet
bridegroom; "you are my old woman now
Aia't it nice % l+tt
ssssFirs. rate" was the satisfactory reply.
nHold on Jerk" said lothian, leaving
his bride abruptly, aud darling out to th'
rate where lhe wagon bad been left.
.lYhat's your husband gone out for 2
asked the minister, somewhat surprised.
@Iexpect iG's the sassages." was the con
fused reply.
81 Just then lothian made his appearances
dangling in bis hand pail fall Of the 'sas
ssees. . which he handed TO the minister
with the air of one coufering favor
p aWe hsiu't got much money" said b
@and 50 we thought we'd pay IN sassages
Mother make 'em and reckon they're good
If they amt, just send them back, and wei
send you some more.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
FREMONT JOURNAL.
Friday, March 30, 1855.

T To be read B. ali who know they are
ewing for their paper;
II is pleasant TO sit with ones wife,
BY the light OF brilliant taper,
While ones dear companion for life
Looks over the family paper
And now and then reads a song or story,
A marriage, or death, or a tragedy CORY,
To feel that ones nothing to do
But to sit and PhilOsophizs gravsly;
Each murderous deed TO eschew-
APplaudng the editor bravely,
For his tact and his talent, bic shears,
Now waking to laughter, now moving TO tears.
Oh, happy the man that is blest
With wife who can tEstily read,
Who will give his newspaper no rest
Till its items have all gone to seed;
Who exclaims now and then, as she pricks up
the taper,
''My dear, won't the printer want pay for his
paper7"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
Punishment of British Soldiers,

Punishment of British Soldiers.
A British soldier was recently tried and
convicted Of theft by a Court-martial,
and sentenced to forty Iashes. He was a
private in the 26;h Cameronians, and only
2s years of age. At the time appointed
for his punishment, the troops in garrison
at Newcastle were formally paraded. and
were then marched down to the hospital,
and took position Immediately in front of
il. The prisoner, after being stripped. was
tied to the triangles by the arms and legs,
while the sdjusant stood BY 10 count each
stroke as it fell from the powerful arms OF
the drummer. selected from amongst 9th.
ers for his aptitude in what is called "slou
time,"- refinement of cruelty only
known 10 the initiated.
An observer OF the scene that ensued
thus describes it: 81 had expected a
bloody scene, but the reality far exceeded
all had ever dreamed of in human tor
ture.- At the fifth stroke of the lash, the
flesh rose up on the sufferers back, the
welts thicker than my wrist, and the writh-
ing Of the body showed the agony he en-
dured. As each successive stroke of the
lash fell on the lacerated and bleeding
back, the blood flowed about on all around.
After the 4oih lash had been inflicted, he
was united. and after staggering a few
PAGES. fell fainting, when he vas removed
to the hospital and placed under the charge
Of the medical officer"
He has yet to receive the remainder Of
bis punishment, namely. lo4 days solitary
confinement.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
CHARLES S. GLICK.
SKY LIGHT
DagHerreOtYDe Pavilion,

Located near the Junction Hotel, Clyde, Ohio.
CKY LIGHT PICTURES, at Eastern Pri-
y ces The best opportunity ever offered to
the citizens of Sandusky and adjoining coun-
ties to secure likenesses Of themselves AID
friends. Satisfaction given, or no pay. Pavil-
ion open at all hours Of the day. Please call
and critcise the beautiful style Of his sky light
pictures.
A silver mirror is his drawing bOa-d and the
sunbeam, his pencil, pointed with golden light
= = f--t-- NELSON II. TUCK,
Clyde, Jan. 10. 50 DaguereOtyPist
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30

And very choice lot Of Pure Wines and
Liquors, for rMedicinaland dPharmaceuticalpur
poses only.
Give US a call, before purchasing elsewhere,
and be convinced that Buckland's is the place
to getthe worth Of your money. Don't forget
the place No. 3, Buckland's Block al the sign
Of the Book and Mortar.
Framopt Oct l. S53-ff
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30

aE In Lexington Ky, the councils grant
licenses only to bona ide taverns, and them
800 each. In Tuscaloosa, Ga. the coun-
els have raised The price oflicense to $4,000
The temperance cause in Georgia, Alabama
and Texas seems to be gaining daily.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
Freemen Awake!
70 MORE SLAVE TERRITORY /! |!
KANSAS AND NEBRASKA

Freemen Awake!
NO MORE SLAVE TERRITORY |!
KANSAS AND NEBRASKA
Must be settled by Free Men!i!
THEODORE CLAPP, is manufacturing all
i kinds of CANDIES, from the best crush
cd, loaf, coffee and clarified sugars. good
assortment always on hand, and for sale. Also,
general
Stock of Groceries,
consisting in part Of crushed, loaf, powdered,
granulated, coffee crushed, New Orleans and
Cuba brownsugar. Old GovernmentJeva, La
guyra, and Rio Coffee, chocolate, plain and
sweetdo, ,saleratus, starch, pepper, alspice, gin
ger, nutmegs, indigo, cloves, English & Amer.
lean mustard, cinnamon in mats, also, ground
spices of all kinds. w. |. PePper-sauce, pick
les in jars, sardines, liccorice.
TDS Asplendid article OF black and dgreen
L ,. TIE AS, which will only need the
trial to suit.
GOLDEN SYRUP,
Molasses, Naples and Scisily figs, raisins, MR.
and Layer prunes, dates. citrOns, oranges, and
lemons, Zante cur.ants, fig paste, &c.
M " 'HN -
BOrdO almonds, ScsiIy soft-shelI almonds, Bra
ril-nuts, fiIbsris, English and French walnuts,
and cocoa.nuts.
Soap,
OF ALL kinds, CASTLE, common bar, extra family
white bar, toilet, shaving, military aud fancy.
T'ObGcc
Lumb Tobacco.-HoIbrook's Curry's, Mil
lers, K & R, Elgalo, Laurel leaf.
Tin Foil, Paper and Can fne-cut Chewing
Lilenthall's, ThomasC C. Miller, Scribers, Bron.
sons, Thos. Hoyts.
SMOKING Of all kinds, in papers or barrel;
also the genuine Scafferlaty, Turkish Smoking
fine stock Of
YANK EE TEON
AT Wholesale or Retail.
GLASS JARS, from quarts to 4 gallons
ale-gIasses, gOblets, tumblers, TASKS, fruit-dish
WOODEN WARE,
Tubs, pals, bowls, sc :, foor-mats, baskets ant
brooms, shoe brushes, aud shoe -blacking.
Imported Principe and Havana
Segars, Regalias, Cassidores, Lauormas, Lon
dres, and the genuine spotted Florida, and Jen'
ny Lind Segars, and
AH articles usually kept
In a general Grocery Store,
Which will be sold at
Wholesale or Retail.
Main street-FREMONT, o.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30

A WIDE-AwAKE EMPERoR.-The EN-
peror Of J-pan seems TO have sharp eye
to bis rights and privileges. He evidently
is no believer in popular sovereignty p
He directed that all the American gold
pieces which Mr.. Burrows, who lately Wis
tied Jeddo Bay, gave to his subjects. should
be returned. The interpreter discovered
Liberty" on them, which alarmed the EN-
peTor. ss srE ~
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
MHAI EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.


Every woman should know that II She Is in poor, siey,
debitated condition Of health making existence burden
10 herself and Of painful anxiety to her relatives
and friends and perhaps, (hOrrble reflection entaing
and lnfictng her malades and suerings upon her
children that is her duty TO understand why and from
Hha. her suerinss arise, that remedy and relief
may, while Jet there is time be avaled Of the causes be
avoided in future and her health restored that she may
be ed for The duties and capable Of the enioyents Of
life.
Let every lock at the emaoatsd FORM the death
Ike complexion the deepburied ustreess eye, the sunk
cheek the gloomy and depressed Spirits the shattered
nerves, the PROSTATE and helpless condition Of many
WIFE mother daughter sister, Il not herself Included
within her eirce whose days days Of agony and
ask herself, "a Must this contnue2 Must this be? Is
there no r0msdy9 No relief? No hopel"
The remedy is by knowing the and avoiding
them aHd knowing the remedies and benehtng By them
These are pointed out In
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30

It is reported in the German papers that
Victor Hugo. the celebrated French writer
and republican, intends emigrating to the
United States. - a.,.-..--t
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
PREPAREp B
PREPARED BIZ
JAMES G.. A YER,
Practical and Analytical CheIniss,

LOWELL MASS.
Price IS Cents per Box. Five Boxes FOR 81
SOLD BIZ
Sold by F. Ecksteinj jr. Cincinnati; Jno. +.
Wooster and S. Buckland & Co., Fremonts
W. B. Dimick Bellevue, and BY all Duggists
ard Merchants eVerYWhere.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30

Preserving the health BY too strict a
rerimen. is wearisome Inaladg.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
Drugs, Medicines, Glass,
DYE-VvOODS, & DYE-STUFFs,

,. D UCA As4JE'k5 q co.,
HAVE just received alarge lot of Drugs and
IL Medicines, fresh from the Importers,
which they are offering at the very Lowest
Cash price. Our stock is now complete, and
we will convince any and all, who may favor US
with call, that we can and dosell Drugs and
all other Articles in our line, as cheap as they
can be bought this side Of Cleveland. All arti-
cles WARRANTED GOOD and just what they are
recommended oil the money efunded.
Particular attention paid to Physicians or.
ders, and good articles always given with the
privilege Of returning all articles not good
PAINTS AND OILS
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30

al reckoned SO. Betsey and me-that's
Betsey, fust rate sort Of a girl, anyhow
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
WAR WITH RUSSIA!

WE look with great atinterest for the arrival
w ofthe next Steamer from Europe, which
bring the intelligence of most
ssnguinary conflicts between the great Powers
Of the Eastern Continent.
Bot that need not however alarm the people
ofNorthern Ohio, and more especially the citi-
zens ofSandusky county, for they
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30

Must be settled by Free Men!!!
CLAPP, is manufacturing all
i kinds of CANDIES, from the best crush
cd, loaf, coffee and clarified sugars. good
assortment always on hand, and fOrsale. Also,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
Fremont Machine Shop,
F"UN"W ES
find PEOIU sHtsIGlGfactOTy.

TIME subscribers have lately made extern
sve additions to their business by the
purchase Of all the necessary machinery to en-
able them to fill any orders that may be entrus-
tad IN tham for tha
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-14
CONSULAR PRIVILEGES.

In the treaty concluded by Mr.. Everett and the
Count de S4rtjges iss clsuse certainly oae OF she
most extrsordilsry to be found in diplomsne pa
pers. Why the Count put it into the treaty,
nay be readily imagined; wig Mr.. Evere.; al
lowed it to remain there, is less facie OF inter;
probation; but Why the Senate lie. it pass il gu.
incomprebensible. This article does not allow
our Courts to summon French Consul, a. what
ever port, as a witness. A glorious immunity
this, Is the Consul is a commercial agent, aud
cases are frequently coming before the Courts in
which French citizens are interested when il.
may, or msy lot be convenient for ihe Consul to
attend. Now, if be chooses though a chief Wit
ness TO q most important case, in which our Gov
eminent is concerned, he may snap his hngers In
the face Of justice and common deoency. with
out dwelling on the operation of this treaty g.
resdy. in California let US look at the use az
tempted to be made of it, in this CITY, at the
present moment.
We have, on several occasions recently, called
attention to the Ting fac! that slave ships are
regularly fitted out in th: port, aud tba. during
the lat year it lie estimated that over tgeLty,
fully provisioned left our wharves to enter into
this Internal trade on the coast of Africa. On,
Of these being discovered trial was had before
cur Coarts, certainly showing The guilt of some
parties, and infertntally ofolhers. The relation
Of the Portuguese Consul to these parties is not
yet cleared up, though We hop it may be, aud the
wsy TO clear il up ID for him TO appear as wit
ness But be declines-takog the ground that
by treaty Portugal has relations with this country
,qual 70 the most favored nations; and one Of
those most favored nations, France, has a pro-
v,icn in the treaty made by Messrs Everett aud
Sartiges which. as we have stated, exempts
CoDsuls from being witnesses When we re-
feet, however, that at the time our treaty with
Portugal was made, no such Consular exemptions
snd privileges existed, but il was reserved for
the Everett Sartiges Treaty to wake them INFO
being, the peculiar value of Senior F,gaDiere's
argument is not so luminous; aud accordingly
we trust that the Court in question will not be
dazzled by it, but will bring the said Consul up
to the bar to testify like other sublunary mortis.
The trial in question, which the Portuguese
Consul lodges, ia certainly most important 10 iss
bearings on the reputation of this Ciy. Its
prope solution will lead to the means ofapprchend.
irg and punithng many great criminals, aud of
striking terror TO the demOniac crew who seek to
gather gain at the expense Of every obvious right
and every instinct of mercy.