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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

PennsyIyania NOminatfOne-Good Ou,e,s-
The Anti-Administration Convention
held last week at Harrisburgh was fully at
tended, and very able one. 1t was har-
monious IN its deliberations, and nominated
Darwin Phelps, of Armstrong, for Auditor
General; Bartholomew Laport. of Bradford
for Surveyor General, and Thomas E. Coeh-
ran of York, for Canal Commissioner The
nominations were unanimously confirmed.
A platform of principles was adopted which
clearly and emphaticalIy endorses the great
Republican idea of opposition to the On
eroachments and extension of slavery, sus-
tains the American sentiment of the coun-
try. The editor of the Pittsburgh Gazette
says:
"This Is a great victory. and will work a
mighty moral and political revolution in This
great State. Under the influences of a
campaign conducted on such issues, the Eas-
tern part of the State will soon become as
thoroughly imbued with freedom as the
West now is. The members from PhiladeI-
Iphia, Berksand Lancaster, although cautious
and coy on this question voted for the great
Republican idea unanimously, and they will
also enforce it in the campaign
The Convention represented the entire
opposition element of the State, and the
Gazette adds:
considering the distracted state of the
opposition party in this State, and the wide
difference existing on various political prin-
clples and measures, the result has astonish-
ed the friends of the movement, and dis
mayed the slave Democracy.
'The ticket is one of the strongest ever
put in nomination in the State. Mr.. Coch-
ran is an old line Wing, who has resolutelv
stood aloof from all connection with Ameri-
canism. He is represented by his friends
as Anti-Slayery in principle, and thoroughly
imbued with the Republican spirit, gen
tleman of ability, integrity, and high char
aeter. Mr.. Phelps is Republican Ameri-
can of the Wing school "a excellent man in
all respects, and very popular in the Legis-
lature, Of which he is a member. Mr.. La
porte was an old Democrat, and IS now a
thorough Republican, hanmonizing and act
ing with the Republican party of Penusyl-
wanna. He is gentlemen of good moral
character, and in every respect worthy of
support. He is also member of the Leg
islature.
The ticket is good one-a strong one
and with the endorsement of the Republican
State Convention, which it will undoubted-
ly receive, there is no reason why it should
not receive the vote of the Republican par
CZeveland Herald.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
Hon. .. p. campIeII,s speech.

MIR. Campbell has corrected his speech
reported in the proceedings of the Ameri-
can Ratification meeting at Philadelphia,
on which the Cleveland Herald makes the
following sensible comments:
On the first report reaching us that Mr..
Campbell, at public meeting in Washing
ton, had endorsed the nomination of Fill
more and Donelson, we doubted its truth.
and would not publish what purported to be
an extract from his speech. We are glad
that we persued that course, for it turns out
that Mr. Campbell did not endorse the
Philadelphia proceedings. We regret
however, exceedingly regret, that Mr.. Camp
bell had anything to do with that ratifca-
ton meeting. He should have known that
he could not go there without identifying
himself with the object of that meeting |;
that he could not make speech there with
out suffering damage therefrom; that either
he must lose caste with those friendly to
the objects Of that meeting, by saying wha.
would have been unpalatable, and hence
discourteous, or with his Free State friends
by seeming to sympathize with the Pro
Slavery section of the Americans.
We received a corrected copy of Mr.. C's
speech, but we shall not publish it, as we
think it one not creditable to him, and one
we trust he regrets having made. 1t is an
undignifed speech, and although Mr.. c.
did not mean to insult his Black Republi-
can friends the atmosphere he was breath
ing led him into vein of ridicule which
has cost him many friends. His speech was
hasty, and he no doubt spoke the truth
when he said in its opening:
have this moment entered the Hall; do
not know exactly what you are doing or
what you intend to do. In fact, sir, have
been almost forced from my quiet apart
ments few steps up the hill, by your COM
mittee, after had once declined the invita-
ton in the early part of the evening. 1
feel, therefore, that am placed under en-
barassing circumstances.
Mr.. Campbell, in being urged into that
ratification meeting, acted from the impulse
Of the moment; it was the unfortunate
gushing over of a too generous nature-for
in politics it is right and necessary to be
selfish, and to cruelty some of
the warm emotions of the heart Ifit was
that speech should be made, we
shall always feel that Mr.. Campbell had bet
ter have "let the job out, y instead of taking
it upon himself
In fact he was unjust towards himself,
and indiscretion only points the edge of that
admirable advice of Polonius to Leartes:
-TO thine own self be true.
And and it must follow as the night the day,
Thou can Il not then he false to any man
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
The way south Carolina wound do II.


A meeting was lately held in Charleston
s. C., to promote emigration to Kansas, and
to contribute to the extension of slave insti-
tutiOns. A slave owner named Whaley,said
among other things:
at is the object of this Association to aid
those who may be ready to become settlers
and to give them also chance of determin-
ing in our favor at the ballot box. We are
arming them with the rife that they nav
hunt the deer, and with the knife that they
may skin them, and if Black Republicans
will prowl around their houses, that thew
may slay them also Dear as is the Union
dear as is the Constitution, they arc both
subordinate on this question. Our great OBJ
ject j, by tho first of October to plant, or
assist in planting in Kansas Territory, fire
thousand prO-slaUery votes. He had been
assured that that number would be sufficient
to determine the political character of the
country"
Just what We know to be your pupose, o
slave-driver, and therefore mean to see that
you have two Free State men for every
loafer and eut-throat you send to that territo-
ry. So go on with your determination
squatter sovereignty won't help you, much
less rifles and bulIeyisn. As will be seen by
the first instalment of the chivalrv
has started for the territory.-,San. Reg.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04


~ The special correspondent of the
Sandusky Register, writing from Colum-
bus on the Ist inst. says:
The House this afternoon, by vote Of
"a ayes to so nays, refused to pass the
School Law, abolishing the office of Com
missioner of Schools, and the School Libra
ry System. The vote required in the affir-
native was 57-a majority of all the men,
bers elect
The examination of R. S. McEwen, late
Chief Clerk of the Ohio Penitentiary, was
to have come off before Magistrate TO-DAY,
but the Court of Common Pleas of this
county, being in Session, the Grand Jury
took the matter in hand and found true
Bill for embezzelement against him. The
Court fixed the bail at S1,2O0-which at
this hour, a P. NJ the accused had not
given.
SENATE.-The forenoon session was prin-
cipally spent in the discussion of the Bank
bill which was read the third time. The
Senators debating it were, Messers. Brazee
Kelly and Griswold in its favor, and Messrs.
Taylor of Mahoning and Phillips in Opposi-
ton
The Senate bill was temporarily laid on
the table. In the afternoon the bill was ta-
ken up, and on the final passage was lost
for want of Constitutional majority.
The vote stood-ayes II, nays IL. 1t
requires Is votes to pass the bill. A mo-
ton to reconsider was made and laid on the
table.
1t will be brought up again when the
Senate is full.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

re- The Cleveland Herald, Monday eve
ming, hoists the name of JOHN c. FREMONT
for President of the United States, subject
to the decision of the National Convention
of the 18th June. Other papers in this State
have been naming their preferences. The
COlumbiana Republican puts the namc of
CAssTUs NJ. CLAY at the head of its col
umns, and the Portage Democrat that of
SALMON P. CHASE.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
Importan. General importance.

new 1ork, Aprli z.
Col. Webb, editor of the Courier & En-
quirer, telegraphcd from Washington last
evening the following to thatjournal: @The
treaty Of peace between England, France,
Sardinia and Russia was formally agreed to
at Paris, March 18th. 1t awaits ratification
to be proclaimed"
LATEsT.-LoNDoN, Wednesday morning.
The Paris Bulletin of Yesterday says the
Empress and child were doing well.
The birth of the Prince of Algiers is the
cause of much outward rejoicing in France
and England. Addresses and congratula-
tions continued to pour into the Tuilheries.
Paris was illuminated. The Pope is to be
the Princes Godfather, and the Queen Of
Sweden God-Mother. Flags were hung
and salutes fired, in honor of the event, in
the principal cities of France and Britain.
Mr.. Dallas had gone to London, and Mr..
Buchanan had taken formal leave of the
Queen. Palmerston accompanied Buchan-
an; and in this act the English papers see
an indication that the premier desires to
stand well with the United States.
The steamer Star of the West from Pun
ia Arenas, via Key West, March Is, arrived
here this morning. She brings 200 passen-
gers and $4,000 in specie. She left at
San Juan the British War steamer Eury-
dice.
The schooner Asther A. Jones, of Balti-
more for New York, sprung leak, March
18th, off Corn Island and was run ashore.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
The ARBITRATOR OF EURoPE.-A Par

THE ARBITRATOR OF EURoPE.-A Par
is correspondent of the National Intelligen-
Ger says that LOUIS NAPOLEON is certainly,
at this moment, the arbitrator of Europe.
He has, he adds, great talents and industry,
and governs with firm and unwavering
hand. The world has never known more
absolute government Ministers, Legislators,
generals, civilians and the military all bow
in abject submission to his imperial will
Every thing moves like clock-work.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
NeW WHam1sbiTe EIectIon.

The Concord Statesman of Saturday gives
the result of the recent election in that State
as follows MetcaIf (Rep.) 91,O94, Wells
3O,441, all others 2,412. Eight Anti-Ad-
ministration Senators arc elected, which
leaves five Senators for the Pierce party
The House stands thus: Republicans l66,
Administration l29.
In addition to this We learn from other
sources that the Council will stand three Re-
publicans to two Administration, and possib,
" to l.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
Further from NICARAGUA.

New Orleans, AprI I.
Gen. Walker in proclamation issued
March 9th, says he was invited by the Gov
ernment of Nicaragua to espouse their cause.
He had complied with their request, and
struggled to carry out the principles of the
revolution of 1912; but the lcgitimatists
party had repelled all his efforts. No 9th
or resources was left but war. The Costa
Rica Government had issued an address to
the people of Central America, calling on
them to arise and destroy the American
invaders. ..s--a.---
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
Arrival of the Daniel Misunderstanding
from the IsthmuS.
New Orleans. March "a


The steamer Dan1 Webster, from San
Juan De Nicaragua, arrived here to-day
She brings news from the Isthmus.
Gen. Walker had been reinforced BY 800
Americans.
Costa Rica had made formal declara-
tion of war against Nicaragua, which reach
ed Grenada on the 10th. Walker immedi-
ately returned the compliment. On the
same evening company of 800 men cross
ed the Lake to Virgin Bay. The next day
800, under Col. Schlesinger, marched from
Costa Rica, but at latest advices had not
met the enemy, but had provided themselves
with horses intending to proceed against
Guarino Castle on March 21st. Major
Heiss had arrived out with dispatches to
Mr.. Wheeler, American Minister.
An Ambassador from San Salvador had
arrived at Grenada with dispatches of a
peacable character.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
Hamilton County ChivaIry.

Quite an exciting and spicy debate came
off in the Ohio Senate few days since, be-
tween Mr.. MATTHEWS, of Hamilton county,
and Mr.. BUCKLAND, of Sandusky, an account
of which VIC find in letter to the Urbana
Citizen and Gazette. The Senate were
discussing the House bill for the reorgani-
zation of the Lunatic Asylums, when Mr..
Matthews moved "to amend by setting of
Hamilton county in a separate district, and
giving them the right to take care of their
own lunatics. Mr.. Buckland opposed the
amendment, on the ground that Cincinnati
should be taxed to support our common
schools and benevolent institutions of the
State-that the whole people of the State
had been taxed to construct our public works,
pointing to and concentratingon Cincinnati,
making it great commercial city, and Civ
ing its citizens great advantage in the build
ing up large fortunes, over other portions of
the State-and that now the city should
bear its burdens equally, in proportion to
its property, in supporting the government
of the State, and all her institutions. He
said he was tired of hearing this constant
oohining from Cincinnati about the large
amount of taxes paid by that city-that he
would recommend her citizens to turn their
attention to their county and city politics
that he was informed that in some dis
tricts-an assessor could not be elected
there, without pledge that he would not
administer oaths upon litsed statements for
taxation. At this Mr. Matthews became
exceedingly excited, and told Mr. Buckland
that he was lying, and demanded his au-
thority. Mr.. B. said reputable citizen of
Cincinnati had told him, and he believed it,
but would not give the name Matthews
insisted upon the name, as he would pub
lish the author to the world as liar, and
unless he did give it he would hold him re-
sponsible. Several members called Mr.
Matthews to order, and tho chairman forbid
personalities. Mr.. Buckland retorted with
spirit, and sustained himself gallantly
against this attack upon his veracity."
The writer of the above, who is Sena-
tor from the Urbana district, says he averted
to this incident not with pleasure, but as
an exception to the general courteous de-
pertinent characterizing the Senate during
the whole session, and that he believes that
the general condemnation of Senators and
all who heard the discussion, will not per-
NIT similar violation of decorum.
We are right glad to see our Senator,
Mr.. BUCkLAND, sustaining himself so well,
and his constituency may rest assured that
their interests will not be neglected while
confded to his hands.
The work of legislation is moving for
ward rapidly, and both houses are doing
their best to prepare for the adjournment
on the 9th instant.
T I -. L.,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
St. Louis. March %.

Col. Lane, Senator elect from Kansas ar
rived yesterday, en- route for Washington.
The District Court of Kansas will meet at
Lecompton the first Monday in April, when
the cases of the Members of the Legislature
the Governor and other State officers. viii
be presented for the consideration of tho
Grand Jury. Kansas Perpectly quiet.
Gentlemen from New Mexico represent
the Indians quiet, urgently sueing for rpeace.
The Santa Fee mail is not expected, to
arrive this month, on account of illeged
seant means of contractors to tranport it,
Outward bound mail still lies westward.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
WashinRton Items.
Washington, Apr

washington, April /.
The Kansas Investigation Commission
before leaving the city, made an arrange
ment with private parties for supply Of
money, in anticipation that the ten thous-
and dollars would be directed to be paid
out of moneys not appropriated by Con-
gress.
The q. S. Supreme Court resumed its
session this morning. All the Justices were
presented except Associate Justices Mclean
and Catron. No business was transacted.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
JUDGE cALpwELL's REMARKS.

After setting forth Mr. Buchanan's claims
for the Presidency, he stated that he was
the choice of nine-tenths of the Democracy
of Hamilton county against any other man.
TApplause. If the Democracy could not
have confidence in Mr.. Buchanan, they
could not in any other man.
He had been in public life and held pub
lie office for the last thirty years.
He was national man, and at this time
when nationality and some means to har-
monize all sections of the country were so
necessary to the party every man who
wanted the democrats to 'right up" shonld
support him. Another claim was that he
was the favorite son of Pennsylvania, the
keystone of the Federal arch, and of the
Democratic party. Applause. He then
eulogized excessively the steady Democratic
principles of the State of "Auldt Berks." !"
What objection could the South take to Mr..
Buchanan? If Buchanan was elected, in
one year our troubles would be at an end.
TApplause.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

The people of St. Paul are making an eff
fort TO effect the removal of the Surveyor
Generals Office from Dubuke to Minnesota.
They urge with much reason, that, as near
ly all the land in Iowa is surveyed, the Sur
vcyor's office should be removed to the point
where the most work was done. 1t prob
ablo that they would succeed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
Mexican News.
Baltimore, April !

Baltimore, April /.
The southern mails, this afternoon, bring
New Orleans dates of Wednesday. The
papers contain details of Mexican news to
the 22d. The insurgents at Puebla are
confined to the cathedral of San Augustine,
and were already suffering from want Of
provisions and munitions.
Late advices from Lower California an
nounce the discovery of silver and gold
mine. Specimens of which had reached
La Paz.
Senior Robles, tho new Minister to Wash
ington, had reached New Orleans.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

The director of the q. S. Mint, has given
notice that purchases of silver viii be paid
as at present at 81 ,224 cts. per standard
Troy ounce, the payments to be made in
silver coins of the new issues. This will
make the full weight five franc piece be 80
cts, old Spanish dollars los cts, Mexican
and South American dollars 1861 cts, half
dollars of the United States 524 cts.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

The farmers of Illinois are talking some
ofgetling up sort of camp meeting. They
propose to meet on some fine prairie on the
line of the Central road in Southern Illinois
but away from any large town. Each far
mcr to take his tent and provisions, with
his articles for exhibition. This would at
least have the merit Of novelty,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
SCENE IN DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Freedom HIssed.-SlaVery Cheered!

A Buchanan meeting was held in Gin
cinnat on Thursday evening at which
about 800 wero present. The Gazette
says:
Col Riddle, on taking the chair, explain
ed the purpose of the meeting and declar-
ed his conviction that Mr. Buchanan was the
strongest man in the Democratic party for
the Presidency.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

The New LoAN.-The new loan of the
State of New York, of 81 100000 has been
effected at Albany, at premium Of 1l7.O7.
The whole amount bid for was s5,O27, 900.
The amount of premium is sl7o,7o9. JOHN
THoMPsoN of New York bid for the whole
at lI7,05 and of course lost the whole.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

R- Acknowledgement Gushing has in
formed Messrs. Vanderbilt and Whitc that
the Government can give them no aid in
the difficulty with Gen. Walker. The Ad-
ministration, it is said, is of the opinion that
the Transit Company connived at the fill
clustering expeditions to Nicaragua.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
Lasallc. March 81

The Illinois river is open to this point
The steamers Challenge and Progress ar
rived this morning from St. Louis, loaded
with groceries for Chicago, via the Rock Is
land Railroad .- -.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

The present amount of Senate additions
to the deficiency bill is $2,OOO,OOO, and the
aggregate of the bill as It stands is Si,l6e,-
900.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
syn6bsis Of Ihe New TnT Law.

synopsis oil the NEW Tax LAW
A correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga
astts, gives the following synopsis of the
new tax law, which, our readers arc aware,
has passed both branches of the Legisla-
ture:
Sec. /. Defines the word 'person" to
mean ''persons," and also company" or scom-
panies," whether incorporate or not; the
word She 10 mean SHE OF 'them." and
the word "his to mean "hers" or "tbeirs," as
the sense and connection may indicate.
Sec. 2. Declares that corporations, COM
panies, individuals, persons, or associations
IT persons, whether allowed to issue notes
of circulation, who keep place Cor the cir
-.culatiop of business in this State and deal
an or receive on deposit money, bills of ex-
change, notes, bonds, or other evidences OF
debts, DC, as Bankers, Sa ..---
~ Sec. g.. DeRaes money and moneys
TO be- re rz-l v-
lst. Gold aHd Silver, eoins.
o.. Gold and Silrer in bars, or other un-
coined masses, whether with stamped val
Eue OF. not
Sd. Bank notes designed or circulated 70
circulate as money, whore such aforesaid
neneys arc in actual possession or subject
% be brought Immediately into possession.
4th. Deposits within this State subject
70 be Withdrawn on demand.
5th. Deposits subject to be Withdrawn
within 60 days, ia Banks within the State,
not subject to taxation under the provisions
Of this Act, or with Banks, or other PER ;oi
not within this State.
See. 4. Declares mency to be personal
property" and the term personal proper
tyn shall be held to extend to and include
money. 8.
Sec. 8. Defines Hcredits" to mean the ex-
eess of the sums Of al legal claims and de-
ulands, whether for money or other valuable
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
Contested Election Case I'm N. Y.
New York, April L.

The case of Giles VS.. Flagg, to contest
the right of the latter to the office of
Comptroller of this city, was commenced
in the Supreme Court this afternoon.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
GEE. Jos. M'coRMICKs SPEECH.

Gen. Mccormick said: Though rotation
in office was Democratic principle, he
thought it highly improper to enforce it
now. This meeting had been called as a
Buchanan demonstration, but the object of
the resolutions was evidently to secure the
nomination of somebody else. There was
a uigger in the wood-pile. By this rotation
you cut off Mr.. Pierce, and who
had you leftl Why, Mr.. Buchanan and
S. A. Douglas. However popular Douglas
might be in Illinois, he did not believe Gin
cinnati had fallen so low that he was the
choice of the Democracy here. Kisses
and applause.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04

The Secretary of War has, by actual ex-
perimentp proved the entire success ofartesian
wells on the plains of the Mesilla Valley
One good well, seven hundred feet deep,
upplics an abundance Of good water.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-04-04
CharIeston, S. q, March %.

Another party of 28 emigrants, for Kan
sas, left here to-day, and Is started from the
OraDgcburgh district yesterday.