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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
Anofher Voice for Freedom.

In our paper to-day will be found let
ter of JAMES MYERS, late Lieut.. Governor
of Ohio, in which he renounces his connec-
ton with the Slayeocracy, repudiates Bu-
chanan and the Cincinnati platform, and
declares himself for Freedom. Democrats,
read it! Read it all ye who think that
Mr.. Buchanan and the platform by which
he has squared himself to be an anti-Slav-
cry platform. Judge MYERS could no longer
go with the supporters and sustainers of
slavery, without doing violence to his honor
as man. Had bomb shell fallen in the
Locofoco camp, it could not have produced
greater CONSERVATION. Judge NJ, will carry
many votes with him for FREMONT and
DAYTON.
Mr.. MYERS has been invited to address
the mass Convention at this place on the
9th inst.r and it is expected he will be here,
and speak in the cause of Freedom. When
such men as JAMES MYERS abandon the
present administration, it may be taken fOr
granted that there is no longer anything
good in it.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01

well know. 1t provides that at an election
to be held in November next for the cleo
ton of members to convention to form q
State Constitution, no one shall vote unless
he "shall have been an inhabitant of the
Territory on the 4th of July 1885," except
those who shall have absented themselves
in consequence of the disturbances therein,
and who shall return before the first day Of
October next, and prove to the satisfaction
of the Government Commissioners that
they left in consequence of tho disturbsn-
ces. For some time previous to the pass
age of this bill BY the Senate, Free State
men were not permitted to enter Kansas.
A body of South Carolinians and Border
Ruffians organized into militia companies
under the bogus laws CT the Territory, with
government arms in their hands, intercep-
ted them, even if they were so fortunate as
to reach the borders of Kansas, while pro-
Slavery men were left free to enter.
If anything is wanting to satisfy any man
who is desirous of arriving at the truth, Of
the deceptive character of this bill, l think
it would be found in the fact, that Consti-
tuition formed by a convention thus elected
under the management of the present Ad-
ministration is not to be submitted to the
people for their approval. This, believe,
is the first instance when Constitution for
State Government has been authorized to
be formed and put in operation, without
submission of its final ratification to the vote
of the people, but to do so in this case might
hazard the interests of Slavery. Hence the
Constitution is proposed to be forced upon
the people of Kansas without their approx
al, and this I suppose Mr.. Douglas and his
colleagues would have the people believe is
democratic, and carrying out the principles
of popular sovereignty.
Who would be so credulous as to believe
that if this bill is passed under such circum-
stances, there would not be shown 10 the
satisfaction of the Government Conn'is-
sioners pro-Slavery majority in Kansas on
the 4th day of July instant. If this bill
should become a law, the only hope for
Kansas becoming a Free State will be in
Congress refusing to admit her with Slave
Constitution, obtained through fraud and
violence-and this can only be accomplish
cd by decisive and firm expression Of the
Free Men of the North.
Then let every elector who believes that
this fine Territory, situated in the Geograph-
ical centre. of our country, should be the
home of respectable white laborers, instead
of being monopolized by Slave-owners, with
all the attending evils, cast his vote in a
manner to bring about such result. Slavery
or Freedom must have it. It is fallacy to
talk about joint occupancy by white and
slave laborers, unless we are willing to de-
grade white laborers to level socially and
morally with the slaves.
JAMES MYERS.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
uEnRERr ACoIrrrEn.

After two trials this murderer goes scot
free, as it was we'll known he would. The
Messenger and Democrat have been trying
to get rid of the odium of this mans act, by
calling him knownothing. If he is a
knownothing, of which we cannot speak,
the democracy hare adopted him. The
whole democratic party, in the House, vot-
ed to shield him, while the republicans vot-
ed to bring him and his villiany up for in
vestigation. 1t is now settled that mem
Der of congress can kill an Irishman, and
the democracy will see that he is acquitted.
This is part payment to the Irish for vOt-
ing steadily for democracy.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
A BORDER RUFFIAN POST OFFICE.
The Journal Prescribed.
To our Subscribers.

To our Subscribers.
We have always supposed this to be a
free country, and that the public institutions
of the United States, were of right, free
to all its citizens, but in this we find we are
mistaken. Among Border Rufians Free
dom is huusbag, and at the Post Office in
Fremont it is fully carried out. Let facts
speak.
Last Thursday evening, when we took
our papers to the post office the United
States officer, the servant of the people,
Lucas CAUL, postmaster, told us that he
GOULD NOT AND WOULD NOT DE-
LIVER THE JOURNAL FROM THE
OFFICE ANY LONGER" Our subscri-
bers who have bought boxes in the post Of
flee, and paid the postmaster for them are
told that they cannot have the Journal put
in them at all, and when they expostulate
with the despot, they are told by him that
they aNEED NOT BUY THE BOXES
AS HE CAN SELL THEM ALL TO
LoCOFOCoS."
We appeal to the citizens ofFremont.-
We ask them if they will submit to such
arbitrary rule! VIII they consent that this
man shall thus rob them of their rights, and
tell them to "HELP THEMSELVES IF
THEY CAN, that he can "SELL HIS
BOXES TO LOCOFOCOSP Is Mr.
CAUL the postmaster for LocofocOs only
and are Republicans to be debarred of theil
rights at the Fremont post of1ce9 If thi;
is the case the citizens should DEMAND
HIS REMOVAL, and put some one there
who will treat all alike, no matter to what
party they belong.
This act has no parallel in low, selfish
spite, concocted and put in execution by {
public servant, for no other reason than t
iniure the JOURNAL; he has insulted thc
whole community, and at least one man
PERSONALLY AND PUBLICLY; in
! jured his own reputation and that of hi
party by whose advice he undoubtedly act
ed, and instead of hurting us has added I
few more names to our list.
! Will the people submit to itl Will tn
party or friends of tho postmaster uphold
him in such course? Will they not rath
er condemn the act, and DEMAND tha
1.-THE JOURNAL BE DISTRIBUTED AT
THE POST OFFICE AS BEFORE, o
else that Mr.. CAUL BE REMOYED?- 3
ARE WE SLAVES, OR ARE WI
lFREEMEN?
{ We would say to our subscribers VIII
heretofore got their papers at the post Office
that we have by the kindness of Mr.. L
LEPPELMAN, put up case in bis Jewelr
Store, where the JOURNAL will hereafter b
| left.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01

The Republicans of Clyde had grand
rally on Saturday evening last. Some
800 or 400 assembled at the School House
and listened to an excellent address by Hon.
j. NJ. RooT, who was most enthusiastically
applauded and cheered. J. c. LEE ESQ., of
Tiffin, followed Mr.. R. and spoke for about
three quarters of an hour in most capital
style, and in convincing manner showed
the hypocrisy and corruption of this pro
slavery administration. There were at the
least calculation $50 ladies present. The
Republicans of Clyde are the right kind,
and show their faith by their works. The
meeting adjourned with three times three
cheers for FREMONT and DAYTON.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
The Dayton Meeting.

The Young Mems Convention at Dayton
on Wednesday, was the largest assembly
ever before convened in Ohio. The city was
filed and crowded to overfowing twas a
perfect 1910 time. Speeches were being
made on every corner, in all parts of the
city. Flags, banners and mOttos, waved
from every house and window. 1t was one
of the meetings which the freemen of Ohio
will long remember, and which they will
tell to their children, with pleasure and
pride. The multitude in attendance, is va
rriously estimated at from so to rs and 100
900. The freemen of the West are arous-
ed. The command has been given, and
the hosts must 90 forward.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01

wIn regard to the meeting at Repub
lie on the 4th ult, the editor of the Tifir
Tribune says:
"The most ridiculous assertion is that the
Ounce "Col." Click, challenged the whole
town for discussion! There isn't an old wO-
man in Scipio that would not fail him in
politics, religion or anything else"
The committee Of arrangements whc
made an sficisI report of the dOings of th'
day, make this mention of tho matter:
"Col. Way offered "to measure arms will
him." Click This offer the gallant "COL'
refused to accept
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
DISUNTON.


Will the Messenger tell US how it hap
pens that the only states that have formal
ly threatened disunion, are also the most
determinedly democratici Wemean South
Carolina and Georgia. No northern state
threatens disunion in any event. No repub-
lican convention, whether in town, county,
state, or nation, has proposed disunion.--
The republican platform says, 'the Union
shall be preserved.
By the way, could we make an agree
ment with the Democrat and Messenger tc
publish the republican platforms If these
papers will publish it, we will publish the
democratic platform although it is three
times as long.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
Venom of the Messenger.

We have no inclination to handy threats
with the Messenger, as it is a true proverb,
mo one can handle pitch without being de-
fled" The editor seeks to cheat the pee
pie by putting on the robes of sanctity,
while hypocrite is emblazoned in bold char
acters upon his forehead. Its column of
bar-room abuse has been wholly wasted up-
on US and this community. We care moth
ing for its ISLANDERS. ALI sensible readers
will Judge for themselves of the relative
merit of the papers in Fremont. 1t threat
ems to send upon the business men Of this
place, its wrath, if they do not rebuke the
Jownal Does the editor suppose that
such men as he has had the impudence to
name, viii take any notice of his threats p
They are not responsible for the editorials
of the Journal, neither do they wish
their names paraded in the columns of the
Messenger, in such a manner.
You can go on sir, with your defamation
of character, we have matters of more i'm
portance to engage our thoughts and pen.
However, when you again find yourself
without principle to discuss, please vent
your spite upon the editor of the Journal,
and not upon the business men Of the place,
Buz away, insect.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
Kansas NTeesings.

S. N. WooD of Kansas will address the
citizens of Woodville on Kansas matters
at one o'clock Saturday afternoon, August
I'd. Mr.. WooD will also speak at Elmore
on Saturday evening, and at Port Clinton
on Monday afternoon August 4th. We
hope the people irrespective of party, who
wish to know of the Outrages which Free
State men have been subjected to, will turn
out and listen to Mr.. Wood.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
EASmV SATIsFKn.

The Democrat thinks Mr.. Douglas last
bill to pacifcate Kansas will work. The
Democrat is easily satisfied.
This bill is to be carried out by Commis-
sioners appointed by President Pierce. The
man who removed Reeder and appointed
Shannon; who permitted the sack of Law
renee and the murders of free state men;
the executive who brings no one of the
Missouri and Georgia robbers and murder
ers to justice, will appoint no commissioner
who will treat the free state men with fair
ness.
Such men as Toombs and Douglas, the
fathers and endorsers of this bill, mean nc
good to liberty.
All elections held under this bill must b.
conducted by the present officials, a set o
scoundrels who deserve instant death fol
crimes already committed. Does the Dem
ocrGt believe that such men as Sheriff Jones
Marshal Donelson and Judge Lecompte
will see the free settlers fairly treatedl
This bill provides for an election to b.
held Just after a multitude of free state set
tiers have been driven out of Kansas. Al
election held under the present territoria
officials, no matter with what restrictions
would be fraud.
This bill provides that the convention I,
be elected, shall form a constitution whicl
is to be established without appeal to th
people for its confirmation or rejection
The design manifestly is, under cloak O
fairness, to secure the formation of slav
state constitution for Kansas, and then en-
force it at once. The conspirators dare no
even submit it to the people.
Once more we say the Democrat is easi
| " satisfied,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
Fremonrs Prospects In VvyandOt.

The Wyandot Pioneer which the Ness
enger and Democrat both say has repudia
ted FREMONT and DAYTON, speaks on thi:
wise in its last issue:
ave have conversed with several person:
from different parts of the country during
the past week, and they all assure US thai
Fremont stock has an upward tendency
But little has yet been done in the way o.
After the harvest IS fairly
over, the Fremonters intend to roll up theil
sleeves and put the Buchaniers through the
campaign on the fast line"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01

re- AT the Lucas County Buchanan
Convention, held in Toledo on the 29th,
resolutions were passed denOuncing. the Re
publicans and their ticket, but making no
aVusion whatever TO the Fillmore ticket
1t is just to infer that there is grow
ing sympathy between the Border Ruffans
and the pro-Slayery K. Ms and that we
may expect to see them playing into each
other hands, throughout the campaign. A
resolution deDouncing Fillmore, was pro
posed but voted doa0n in committee.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
JAMES MYERS.
Freemnn of Ohio Read!

In the following extract is narrated the
humiliating, revolving, debasing public pun
ishment to be suffered by the citizens OF
Ohio, or any other free State, FOR FIVE
YEARS, who dare, in Kansas, by speech OF
print, declare that "persons have not the
right to hold slaves in this Territory" Can
such things beG Here for instance is the
punishment against Slave property, in the
single matter of confinement at hard labor:
"Every person who may be sentenced by
any Court of competent jurisdiction, under
any law in force in this Territory to punish
ment by confinement to hard labor, shall
be deemed convict and shall be immedi-
ately under the charge of the keeper ofsuch
Jail or public prison, or under the charge Of
such persons as the keeper of such jail or
public prison may select be put to hard Ia
Dor, as in the first section of this act speci-
fed, to wit /: On the streets, roads, public
buildings, or other public works or public
buildings of the Territory, Sec. l page l46)
and such keeper or other person having
charge of such convict, shall cause such con-
vict, while engaged in such labor, to be Sc
curely confined BY A CHAIN SIX FEET IN
LENGTH, of not less than four-sixteenths nor
more than three-eights of an inch thick,
with ROUND BALL OF IRON, of not less than
four nor more than six inches in diameter,
attached, which chain shall be securely fast
ened to THE ANKLE of such convict with a
strong lock and key and such keeper OF
other person having charge Of such convict
may, if necessary, confne such convict while
SO engaged at hard labor, By other chains, or
other means, in his discretion, SO as to keep
such convict secure and prevent his escape
and when there shall be two or more con-
viets under the charge of such keeper or
other person, such convicts shall be FAsTEN-
ED ToGTHER BY STRONG CHAINS WITH STRONG
LOCKS AND KEYS, during the time such con-
yicts shall be engaged in hard labor without
the walls Of any jail or prison"
Now, is it strange that every Democrat
of whom we hear as having been under the
operation of these laws, should come out 8
Republican ?-REEDER, and LANE and
PARRor were buta little while ago as blind
ly Democratic as the Editor Of the Messen-
ger. Suppose Mr.. BOTEFUR were to suffer
the penalty Of these laws for even what hii
paper has said against Slavery-''fve years
in the ehain-gang'-fye years dragging his
heavy ball and chain,-would he longer
support BUcHANANl Or would he, like
LANE and others, boldly declare for the
right!
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
The Cheatinr Partv.

Right well have the Slayeocracy of this
county earned this name. Their speakers
are stating in all their harangues that they
are striving to make Kansas free, and that
the Republicans are doing all they can to
make it slave State. The men who spoke
at their pole raising on Wednesday evening
used the same arguments. They are all
false. The only hope of their success is by
cheating, hypocrisy, and falsehoOd. They
are doing Just what will make Kansas q
Slave State.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
Our Was ConventIon.

The freemen of northern Ohio will have
a grand gathering at this place, on the 9th
inst. Tho best arrangements arc being
made for the accommodation of the multi
tude. From all the adjoining counties
word has been sent in that they are coming
up by thousands with their music, theil
banners and mottos. The speakers who
have signifed their determination to be
present and address the people, are among
the most talented in the land; among them
we will name
Hon. CALEB B. SMITH, late Congress
men from Indiana, Hon. THos. H. FORD
Lieut.. Governor of Ohio, Hon D. K. CAR
TER of Cleveland; Gov. BINGHAM of Mich
igan; Hon. o. P. Brown; w. H. GIBSON
WIN. DENN1soN, Jr.; and JAS. H. BAKER
Secretary of State.
CAss1Us NJ. CLAY, of Kentucky, has haC
an appointment made for him to speak a
Knightstown, Ind, on the 9th, and it i
uncertain whether he will be present there
or at this place; the lest communication
from him expressed his wish to be with US
There will be several speeches on Tues
day evening.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01

Cor HIS GRIT UP.-S. N. WooD Esq,
since he dare not 60 back to Kansas for fear
of arrest for @treason" is doing good in the
cause of Freedom by talking to the people
of Morrow County on the topics of the day,
In late number of the Mt. Gilcad SENT
mel, he thus throws down the gauntlet:
As G. W. Geddes, Esq, of Mansfield
and VIM. Reed, Esq, of Delaware, took as
think,unwarrantable liberty with my namc
at Chesterville, 1 hereby challenge them, OIL
any other Buchanan man Of Richland, Del
aware or Morrow counties to meet me face
to face, at any point in Morrow county, my
former home, at Mansfield or Delaware, anC
discuss Kansas matters and the politics o
the day. Offer will stand during the cam
paign, 8. N. WOOD.
July 22d, 1855.
This is the way to do it; smoke the enc
my from their holes, and make them stan(
fire or run.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
Pole RaisinRs,

The Republicans in the vicinity of Sweets
Tavern will meet at his house on Saturday
next at I o'clock in the afternoon 10 raise
a pole for Freedom.
At o'clock of the same day the Repub-
lcans of Fremont will raise a pole on Fort
SteDhenson.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
MIR. LeppeInan.

Has kindly allowed US to put up ease
in his jeweIry store, whcro We will hereafter
leave the JOURNAL for those who received
it through the post office. Mr.. LEPPEL-
MAN charges nothing for boxes at his post
office, but he has a splendid assortment of
iewelry for sale.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01

E We are as ready to do justice to a
political opponent as to one Of our own
faith, for right wrongs no man. We there
fore acquit Mr.. HALE from all imputatiOn Of
having disturbed the meeting of Mr.. WooD
a few nights since.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
LErTER oF HoN. JAMES mYERs.
ToLEpo, July 2sth 1855.

TOLEDO, July 2oth 1890.
Ep1roR BLADE A copy of the enclosed
article was sent to the Della Press with q
request to have it published in that paper
but the Press being neutral paper, its Ed
itor did not feel at liberty to publish it,
1 now send i to you for publication, in
order that my reasons may be known fol
declining to have my name farther used as
as candidate for Congress, (although had
previously assented,) and as my justifica-
lion for separating. from many of my polti-
cal friends. with whom have long acted
and for whom entertain the highest re-
gard. But prefering the approval of my
own conscience to any other consideration,
I am forced into the position / now assume,
a position, which 1 believe to be consistent
with Jetfersonian Democratic principles and
antecedents of the Democratic party.
cannot support any party whose organiza-
tion am satisfied is used to aid the exten-
sion of Slavery into Free Territory.
The article for the Delta Press was writ
ten in great haste, in order to have it pub
lished in time 10 relieve my friends from
any embarrassment in the choice of dele
gates to the Democratic Congressional Con-
Tention. Being out of the State, circum-
stances beyond my control delayed its pub
Ioation. JAMES MYEES.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01

The Messenger calls for proof that the
Postmaster disturbed the Republican meet
ing. That fact is TO we'll known to need
proof, but nevertheless, we will do it easy
and cheap if we can borrow an affidavit
factory. I
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
One Ounce of Preventive Is Worth
Pound of Cure.

Have you a Diarrheal do not neglect
It, as it is sure at this season to run into
Dysentery, Flux, or something worse, but
90 to Buckland d Co.'s and get little ol
Diarrhea Cure and you are safe. 1t has
mover been known to fail, and leaves the
bowels healthy and regular. Ask the hun
dreds who have used it, in this town, if it is
not the best remedy eyer known.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01

re- How the Messenger crows over the
accessions to its party. N. S. Castle has
written one letter, W. E. Rearick two
Can't they get short epistlo from some
one else, who has been Locofoco all his
lifas
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-08-01
Republican Congressional Convention.

On the I'd Tuesday of October next the people in this
district will be called upon to select Representative FOL
them Congress That the Republicans may have theil
nominee in the field the undersigned call upon the Repub
cans of the district by their delegates to meet in Conven
tion Forest Hardin County, the 26th day Of H-
gust at O'clock A NJ for the purpose Of nominating
candidate for election to the House
The counties and townships will each send delegate fol-
every fifty votes fraction Of twenty-five upwards cast
for Lieut.. Gov. Ford in 1885.
The several central committees will please to take such
action as will secure full representation from each
county.
G. W. BERRY, of Wyandot,
JOHN F. HUME, of Marion,
J. SCROGGS, of Crawford,
R. P. BUCKLAND of Sandusky,
WM. WOOD, of Ottawa,
]. S. ROBINSON, of Hardin,
J.C.LEE Of Seneca.
July 2sth, 1856. Congressional Committee.