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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-09-19
LETTING REPAIRS.

AS soon as the democratic members Of
board found that they were about to lose
control of the public works, they determin-
ed to let the contracts, before they went out
of Office, for keeping the public works in re-
pair for FIVE years. The law under which
they claimed the power TO do it was passed
in ls45, but they made no movo towards
doing any such thing until the people had
decided to turn them out. 1t was the only
course left by which any portion of the
PROFITS arising from the publioYorls
could be thereafter insured to their friends.
The law by virtue of which they acted con-
tanned this clause: provided that said
board shall in no case lot by contract the
keeping il repair the public works, or any
portion thereof, by sections, as aforesaid, I'M
less the same can be done at price less
than the average price Of keeping the same
in repair for the last six years."
1t was the duty of the board to look tc
the interests Of the state and make an hon.
est statement of the cost of repairs for the
preceding six years, SO that bidders would
be induced to take work at fair prices. But
such did not seem 10 be the object of the
democratic members of the board. In max
ing up their statement, they included large
items which did not belong to repairs at all
Take for example section No, 6, being the
eastern division of the Miami d Erie canal
under the charge of Mr.. Steedman. Tho
average annual cost for the preceding si1
years was stated TO be 45,97I,I7. Thc
bids run from $4,000 to $48,8OO per an
mum. Every body supposed it had cost thc
state a good deal more than it ought, bu
when the lowest bidders saw the great dis
crepancy between their bids and the state(
cost to the state, they were alarmed ant
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S. Fenimore 20
Leonard Bacon % 10
c. G. Sanford having a majority of all
the votes cast, was duly nominated.
Thereupon the convention proceeded to
ballot for Infrmary Director for long term
which resulted as follows:
1st ballot.
VIM. Rearick 43
Joseph Birdseye 90
Barnhart Kline 16
Joseph Birdseye having majority of all
the votes cast was declared duly nominated.
For Commissioner-0n the first ballot,
Sanford G. Baker, of Woodyille, having re-
ceived large majority of the votes cast,
was declared duly nominated.
Thereupon on motion of Daniel Baker,
Esq, and there being no other name pro-
posed for County Treasurer, J. F. R. Sebring
was nominated by acclamation.
Committee offered the following resolu-
tions which were read and adopted;
Resolped, That we believe in the great
fundamental truths and principles of the
Declaration of Independence, especially,
that men are created Free and Equal and
endowed with an unalenable right to life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Resolved, That We believe the Constitu-
ton of the United States was as it declares
in the preamble to it, "ordained and estaB-
Hshed to perpetuate the blessings Of liberty
to ourselves and our pOsterity."
Resolved, That it is a gross perversion Of
the spirit and letter of that great Charter Of
freedom, to assert that it authorizes or per
mits the extension of Slavery.
RESOLVED, That the platform and candi-
dates of the Republican party know nc
East, no West, no North, no South, in the
application of doctrines.
ResolUed, That the Union must and shall
be preserved, and John G. Fremont is the
man to preserve it, without loosing Freedom
to man. Liberty and Union is our motto.
ResolUed, That in John C. Fremont and
VIM. L. Dayton, we recognize those high
qualities of patriotism frmness ard state
manship, which mark them as the men to
hold alof the great standard of human
freedom, and guide the Union back to its
former harmony, glory and power.
RESOLVED, That we receive with satisfac-
ton the nomination of this Convention to-
day, and thatin our candidates we know
that we have men of honor, integrity and
true patriotism, and that we will labor un-
tiringly to secure their election.
Thereupon the following named persons
were appointed as Central Committee fol
the ensuing year:
S. Buckland, c. o. Tillitson, 1. NJ. Keeler,
L. Gelpin and Theo. Clapp.
The Convention was addressed by Messrs,
Gelpin and Everett after which it adjourned
with three cheers for the County Ticket and
three cheers for Fremont and Dayton.
WIN. N. MORGAN, Chr'n.
C. H. GREENE, Sec'y.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-09-19

Sandusky Co. Republican Convention.
Convention met pursuant to call pub
lished in the Fremont Journal. Onmotion,
VIM. N. Morgan was appointed chairman,
and G. H. Greene Secretary.
The convention was called to order BY the
chairman, and the following named persons
were proposed for candidates for the several
offices, to wit:
For Treasurer. F. R. Sebring.
For Commissioner-Daniel Baker, San
ford G. Baker, James E. Dean, Noah P.
Hathaway, James Moore, Isaac Rogers,
Ferdinand Wilson VIM. A. Hill, and VIM.
Anderson.
Infirmary directors; Short Term-sam-
uel Haford, VIM. Rearick, Joseph Birdsey,
and Barnhart Kline.
Infrmary Directors; Short Term-Car-
mi G. Sanford, c. G. Greene Leonard Ba-
con, Thomas Holeomb and Samuel Feni-
more.
Thereupon on motion of C. D. Hall the
following committee were appointed by the
chair to draft Resolutions to be adopted by
the Convention, and were as follows:
c. Hall, Homer Everett and Thomas
Gilmore.
ThereupOn Homer Everett Esq, was
loudly called for, who arose and addressed
the convention, after which the Convention
adjourned until one o'clock P. N.
1 o'clock P. NJ, Convention met pursu-
to adjournment, VIM. N. Morgan in the
chair. The convention after being called to
order proceeded to Ballot for Infrmary Di-
rector for the short term which resulted as
follows.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-09-19

w Dryfoos, is now opening an exten-
sivo stock of Fall and Winter Clothing.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-09-19
"FreGdOm." "
FOR PRESIDENT,
JOHN G. FREMONT. f ',El3

Representative Electors,
Districts
IsT-JOHN B. STALLO, of Hamilton,
IID-RICHARD n. CORWINE, of Hamilton,
IIID-PETER ODLIN, Of Montgomery,
IVTH-JACOB S. CONKIIN. of SbeIby
VTH-WILLIAM TAYLOR, of Hancock;
VITH-E. P. EVANS, of Adams,
YIITH-WILLIAM H. P. DENNY, Of Warren,
VIIITH-J. R. HUBBELL, of Delaware
IXTH-ROBERT G. PENNINGTON, of Seneca,
XTH-FRANCIS CLEVELAND, of Scioto,
XITH-J0HN WEIGH, of Athens
XIITH-DANIEL HUMPHREY, of Licking,
XIIITH-HENRY D. COOKE, Of Erie,
XVTH-JOHN n. HODGE, Of Tuscarawas
XVITH-DAVI5 GREEN, Of Washington,
XVlTH-MILLER PENNINGTON, of Belmont,
s. HERRICK, Of Portage;
XIXTH-AARoN WILCOX, Of Lake,
XXTH-JAMES DUMARS, of Mahoning;
XXIsT-AM0S E. BUSS of Carroll.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-09-19
THE STARS OF FREEDOM.


Three of the Free States have now held
elections for the next Congress, and epeyy
one of their Members is for Freedom
namely:
IoWA----I-Samuel R. Curtis
II-Timothy Davis.
VERMONT --I-Ezekiel P. Walton.
H-Justin s. Morrill,, -
III-Homer E. Royce.
MAINE -----.I-John NJ. Wood,
H-Charles J. Gillian,
III-Nehemiah Abbott,
IV-Freeman H. Morse,
Y-Isreal Washburn, jr.
VI-Stephen G. Foster.
Here are eleven Members scared ND on
the right side to begin with-twoof them
in place of Pierce and Buchanan men, elect
ed in "a, on the heel of the passage Of the
Nebraska bill. Beside these, we have
francis P. BLAIR, IT,, Fremonter from
Slave State, to make the even dozen. If
the next Congress shall fail to do Justice TO
Kansas, it will not be the fault ofMANE,
VERMONT and Iowa.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-09-19
FREEMEN RALLY.

The Republicans and friends of Freedom
and Free Institutions, of York, Lyme and
adjoining townships will have
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06
lImnnrtnnt from Kansas.

ThesSt. Louis Republican publishes q
dispatch from Westport of the Goth, CIV
ing an account of an encounter ON the
road between Isecompton and Franklin.
The correspondent of the Republican
says
Mr.. Cosgrove and DR.. Brannon. while
going from Lecompton to Franklin, were
hailed by party of Free State men. who
demanded their. names and destination.
Being answered. the commander of the
party turned TO his men. and asked their
motto. They replied I" Sharp's rifles. !"
and Immediately fred on Cosgrove and
Brannon. 'Brannon was wounded. when
Cosgrove shot the leader of the party
through the head J andSt remainder fled.
a Free State man was shot at Blantonis
Bridge on the 18th. Particulars not given.
Many men had respondedsto the pro-
clamation Of Marshal Donaldson. and gone
to aid him against the people of Laws
renee, that the towns of Kickapoo, Leavenl
worth. Doniphan, and Atchison were al
most deserted.
A gentleman who had arriyen from JEFF
ferson City yesterday informs the editor
of the Democrat that dispatch had been
received from Lawrence. stating that a
battle had been fought at Lawrence. aud
number of persons killed on both sides.
He was unable to give particulars.
The gentleman has further information
from Kickapoo. stating that meeting had
been held there. at which it was resolved
TO sack the Kansas Hotel. at Kansas city.
1t was considered TO be owned by Massa,
chusetts men. and so certain was its de:
struction considered that families were
moving Gus.
The citizens OF Kickapoo. have offered a
reward of $500 for the arrest of General
Pomeroy. and parties had gone in search
OF him.
Martin F. Conway. (Iste of Baltimore
one of the newly elected Judges of Kansas.
and correspondent Of tile Democrat. and
General Schuyler while en- route for S
Louis from Leavenwor,h, were arrested al
Parknile. Mo-, on the charge Of being fu
gitives. They were detained until infor.
nation could be received from Lecomp
ton Gov. Shannon had been notified OF
their arrest, but at last accounts. no reply
had been received from him. The arrest
was made on the 9th inst.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06
ARRAY IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE

ARRAY IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
We publish to-day, an account of an
atfray which occurred in the U. S. Senate
on the Goth ult., between Messrs Brooks,
Of South Carolina. and Sumner, Of Mas
sachusetts. These affairs are highly repre-
hensible. aud should he diScountenanced
by all, but man has. no right TO avail
himself Of the privileges Of lcgislalive halls
to heap violent abuse upon another. The
whole matter is in the hands Of the proper
officers. and we confidently rest its pro-
per settlement with them.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06
TpshurConntr.

George w. Summers. independent
Democrat. is elected Sheriff by lo6 ma
jVrity.
is. Fisher. Democrat, is elected Pros
ecu,iny Attorney, by So majority.
Stewart Bennett. Democrat, is elected
Commissioner BY 200 majority.
W. WesIfall. S Rohrbaush, j.. Lynch.
J Shrevc. John w. Markee. S Bennett,
A. letter, j Flint, A. NJ BaStable. Ma
j'r Roger R. Roger, E. ]. Colrider. E. A.
Cease. David Bennett and two others
whose names are not recollected. were
elected Magistrates.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06
Dismissal of CHAMPION.


We are pleased to learn by the follow
ing telegraphic dispatch OF the 28th ult.,
that the British minister at Washington,
and the three consuls implicated in the
British enlistments, have been given no
tico that they will no longer be recogni-
zed in their official capacity by this gov
eminent. The whole country will sus.
tain the administration in this act. The
other course of our government indicated
appears to US to be very right and proper:
Mr.. Champion, the British Minister
this evening. was officially notified Of the
discontinuance Of his diplomatic relations
AS Minister Of Great Britain near this
government, and his passports were fur
niShed him.
The British Consuls at Cincinnati and
New York. and At Philadelphia likewise,
have been informed by letter OF their dis
mlssal. The notice of the revocation Of
their exeQuaters will be announced to
morrow morning.
The President will communicate to
Congress message, accompanied by doc
uments setting forth the grounds for the
action Of government on the recruiting
question. and in the DISMAL OF Mr.. Cramp.
ton and the British cunsus. He will al.
SO communicate message. with accom-
panying documents. relative 10 Central
American affairs, and particularly in re-
gard 10 Great Britaiu's proposition to ar
bitrate.
1t is understood that the Executive
proposes to arbitrate any question OF Do.
li!ic"l geography which by any possibility
may be raised under the Central Ameri-
can treaty. but declines a general arbitra.
ton as 10 its construction.
The following is the official dismissal
OF Mr. Crampt"n, the British Minister:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington. May %. 1856.
SIR The President Of the United
States has directed me TO announce to YOU
his determination TO discontinue further
intercourse with you as Her Malesry's
Diplomatic Representative 10 the Govern
ment OF the United Safes. The reasons
which have compelled him 10 take this
step at this time have been communica
ted to your government.
l avail myself Of this occasion to add
that due attention will be cheerfuly given
10 any communications addressed to this
department from Her Maiesty's govern
ment affecting the relations between Great
Britain and the United States. which may
be forwarded TO this government through
any other channel.
Should it your be desire to retire from
the United States the President directs
me to furnish you with the usual facilities
for that purpose. consequently enclose
herewith the passport in such cases.
| avail myself of this opportunity to re-
new to you. sir. the assurance OF INV re-
'pectful consideration.
WIN. L. MARcr.
To John F. Champion. Esq, Her Ma.
esty's Minister. etc.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06
llrksbug Regl5tar.
9 Equal sht,and Equal Laws.,, ~
oLARKsRuRG, FRIDAY, JUNE 0, 1859.
DEMocaAr1o NArrosA1 CosyrNfroN,-

DEMocRATGc NATIONAL CoNyENfIoN.-
.As,the time of going to press we had re-
ceiyed but two days proceedings Of the
Cincinnati Convention, which embrace
only the preliminary arrangements. Mr..
Buchanan's prospects for the nomination
are represented to be the best. The Vir-
ginia delegation is said to be united
upon him. We expect to be able to pub,
lish full account Of the convention, next
week.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06
Magistrates.

:st dist.-H. G. Moore, A.. stalnaker,
J. w. Marshall and NJ. Q. Potts.
81 dist.-Wm. Hamilton. T. B. Scott.
A. Hutton and H. G. Stalnaker.
81 dist.-E S. Talbert. H Kittle. Geo.
W. Mills and J A. Rowan.
4th dist e. Kitlle. J. Hart, H. IIar-
per and George w. Buckley.
9Th dist.-S. Dinkle. j. yanscoy. A.
Wilmo,h and a. G. berly.
9th dist,--N H. Hartman, ]. White, T.
Ely and J. Wyatt.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06
anAsp Lopar OF /. o. O. F-Tha.

GaAsp Lopez OF /. O. O. F.-The
Grand lodge of Virginia of the Indepen-
dent Order of Odd Fellows. assembled ali
their Hal, in this city, on last March,
and remained in session three days
DAYS. We are informed that the at
tendance was larger than ever con.
yened on any previous similar occasion.
Indeed, the accession to the number of
persons seen AT all public places was .
visible proofof the interest tell by the Or.
der throughout Virginia in the actiono OF
this. their chief assembly in the Common
wealth. No assemblage, except The Legis-
lature, brings together number of persons
from so many and distant portions Of the
Commonwealth and we understand that
in point Of capacity and Information the
Grand Lodge viii bear no anfavofable
comparison with The General a ssembly.
One thing is certain. that u would be
hard to bring together an equal Dsafnber
ofsmen whose department. would be more
decorons. manly and becoming than that
of the Grand Lodge. Their denleanor
reflects credit upon the whole Order. Ne
understand that much business was trans
acted ofsgreat interest TO the fraternity.
interesting. We suhjoinl a list of the
Grand Officers elected for. the ensuing
Nicholas K, Trout. NJ. W. Grand Mas
=! John R. Jackson. R. ". Deputy Grand
Thomas J, Evans. R. W. Grand War
Michael ssagers. R. W. Grand sssrs-
Geo. W. Tolsr. R. W. Grand !. Ff ..ss
Rev. William L, Hylapd. R. ", Grand
Wm. Ii. Peters. w. Grand co1dactor.
Alexander Grant. w. Grand Guardian.
J. w. Poindexter, w. Grand Marshall.
John w. Childress. w. Grand Herald.
w. H. Cook, Representative TO R.W.
Grand Lodge Of the United States.
7at Riehaoaa Examine,
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06

TERRIBLE FRE<HETs IN TENxEssEE.
The most melancholy result occurred
Lynu"ilIe, situated on the turnpike road
about foarte. n miles north Of Pulaski.
Lynn Creek. running through The towo
rose TO such height on Tuesday morn
ing. and 80 suddenly as to destroy almost
without warning. a house occupied byA
man named Richardson. situated IN the
lower part of The village within some
twenty feet of the main road. The bull
ding was crushed in few moments, and
father and mother iniing themselves
with an infant drifting down the angry
torrent. two other children having perish
ed IN bed at the time The house fell AZ
ter floating with the wreck about three
quarters OF mile. the whole family lodge
ed against the tree, the father severely
injured. the thres children dead and the
mother so iammed amongst the drift, as
with the best efforts Of The husband scarce.
" a'Iefto keep her head above the roar>
ing waters.
In this condition they were discovered
little after daylight. and hsroically RESI-
cued by a young man named Isaac Bear4
den. who swan bis horse 10 the spot. de-i
claring his intention 70 save them or
perish in the attempt Others finally
aided him in the generons endesyor.--
Such noble conduct needs no eplogy e
Is an honor to human nature.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06

CLOSE oFTHE EHIsTXExr QUEsrtoN.-
The expected M ssage from the president
of the United States. embracin. Se~rsta-
ry M"rcy's final reply to Lard Clarendon
on the enlistment question. has been sent
into Congress. From It's character IL may
be inferred that he enlistment question is
now closed. The diSavowal BY the Bri.
tish government Of any intention 10 VIC.
Tote the sovereign rights OF tie United
States has been frankly and cordially &C,
copied. and the completely of Mr.. Cramp.
tonand the COnsulS. in manifold violations
OF our municipal laws. has been folIowe.!
by The withdrawal Of The powers Of tho
latter and the cessation Of diplomatic in.
tercourse with She former. a
The tenacity with which L,rl Claren.
don defended his perso ,al fAvorit., Sir.
CHAMPION. hnS caleb forth such curnI.
lative testimony Of the illegal complicity
OF this gentleman in the transactions re-
frrred to. that the result must Rave been
inevitable. If the recent exposures OF tho
confusion nf his menorv--a confusion nj.
ways tending I" create MISUNDERSTANDING
between the Uni'ed atcs and Great
Britain-had not made H. obvious that lt.
could scarcely be regarded personally as
the reliable representative Of friendly
power with which we have many highly
important and some delicate relations.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06

EgA Convention was held in Par
kersburg on the 9Th, and B. w. Jack
son. of God, and A. G. jenkins, of Ca
bel, appointed delegates TO Cincinnati
We shall publish the proceedings next
week.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06

set forth by the Democrats press of.he
cit!-accompanied. OF course. with state
tnents of their cause, and Expressions Of
indignation ut the organization whose hei;
nous deeds constitute that cause.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06

CosTLr.-The revenue OF British India
shows deficit Of about twelve millions of
dollars compared with expenses. The
military expenses there amount to over
Sc, 600 eco.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06

AFRIcAN COLLECTIVE learn from the
Northern Christian Advocate that the
Cincinnati Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church has entered vigorously
upon the project of college for the edu-
cation of free colored men. The trustees
have purchased very excellent property
near Xenia. in Greene county, Ohio
The establishment, called the " Tawawa
House.. was built for watering place,
and cost $4,000. The whole was bought
for SIS. 600.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-06-06
The Late News from Kansas.

1t now appears TO br pretty certain that
all the late exciting and warlike reports
from Kansas originated from the fact that
the Free Safe hutel At L ,wrence, and the
building adjoining. in which were the
journal called The Herald If Freedom
were destroy ed by FIRE by party of She>
riff Jones men. who had gone into thr
town for the purpose Of making arrests.
In a melee which occurred between por-
ton OF the sheriff's pnsSe and several free
State fanatics. one Of the latter was shot
and killed, and q pro.slavery man acct
dentaIly killed. Subsequently, Gov. Ro
binson's house was fired by an unknown
person and consumed. This is about the
sum and substance Of the flaming state.
ments from the focal point Of the border
troubles. A writer in the St. Louis Re
publican. Speeding of the hotel. says:
The hotel, as every body knows. was
nothing more nor less than fort. 1t was
constructed by the disciples of Beechcr.
SiIiman q Co., for the purpose of resist
ing any attempt u enforce the execution
Of the law within the range Of its guns
and musketery. The town itself was for.
tilted on the outskirts. and determine.
ton TO settle all the laws governing the
'erritory at defiance was openly proclaim
ed. But the leaders ran away, having nc
man of any note to defend the place, and
The result is stated in the desp patches. :
There this civil boil. we hope, will have
an end"
A correspondent of the same paper
writing from St. Joseph. No., under the
date Of May Goth. (the day before She
riff Jones party entered Lawrence. says
Il am happy to inform you-and il
should be- put in capitals, and sent special
ly to all parts of the Union-that the Mis-
sourians are taking no part in this. They
have not gone over Individually or collect
lively. nor inrerferfered in any way in thi,
present difficulty. They think there is sui
ticient force in Kansas to keep fanatcisn
within legal bounds. and have therefore
determined to let them settle their owr
troubles among themselves"