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Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

PERILoUs BALLOON AsCENsION.-On Thurs
day afternoon of last week, Mr John Steiner, a
noted aeronaut of Philadcl phia, made an ascen-
sion from Erie, which came near being attended
with fatal consequences. 1t was his intention
TO cross the Lake and land in Canada, bat when
about ten miles from the Canada shore, a coun-
ter current struck the balloon, and he was
driven towards Buffalo. AS night was coming
on, his position began to be dangerous, and he
finally resolved to descend near large pro-
petler that was steaming up the lake, and run
the risk of being picked up. The officers OF
the propeller saw him, and giving his intention,
sent out boat, and picked him up after he had
struck the water and leapsd from the car.
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

A New STAR Coming OyER.-Miss E. C.
Williams, a pretty Wech girl, popular ac-
trcss and vocalist, and lavorably known in Eng
land as the "NNech Nightingale" viii leave
for America, the latter part ofJune. She gives
an evenings performance a Ia Emma Stanley.
Her entertainment was written by Samuel
Lover, E>q, author of Rory O'Moorc."
" Angels Whisper" =" Widow Machree," >" Low
Back Car" and scores Ofother popular songs,
and is said to be Owe flowing with wit and drsl-
lcry. Miss Williams persona les twelve differ
ent characters, with instantaneous changes OF
costume, and sings seventeen original songs
written and set to music by Mr.. Lover, whose
name alone is a guarantee OF her success. Mr.
Lover viii also visit America in order to secure
the copyright to his songs.
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

CCEoCs CAUSE FOR MUTIHY.-Thc mutiny
among the native troops Of the British Indian
regiments is said to have been caused by using
pork aud bullock fat instead OF mutton suet, to
grease the cartridges of their guns. The reli-
glous feelings of the natives is either Mahorle-
dan or IIlndoo. The first could not stand the
pork abominaton, and the last hold the bullock
as sacred. The tauaticism OF The troops beng
once reused, it could not be easily queIiedagaIn.
The latest report is that new lnsurrectlon has
broken out in the Bengal cavalry, and that sew
eral officers had been killed and wounded. 1t
is thought that these acts are consequent upon
the measures whlca the Indian government has
taken to suppress those religious observances
amongst the IIindoos, which were contrary to
morality and the general interest of the com
munty. Possibly, bnt there may be other
causes which may devclope themselves more
plainly during the progress of the war i'll China
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

Rich LINEs.-IIere is an eptah, aid TO have
been written by the eccentric DR.. Dodge OF
Maine, and left to be placed on his tombstone
after his death.
Here lies old Dodge who lodged all good
But never lodged from evil;
After dodging all the good he could
He couldn't dodge the Devil.
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

CrsT a sailor having purchased some medicine
of celebrated doctor, demanded the price Of
it, "Why," says the doctor, 81 cannot think
of charging you less than seven aud sixpence."
" We'll, I'll tell you what" replied the sailor,
"take oil the odd aud | will pay the even"
g" "Wel," returned the doctor, "we don't quar-
rel about trfes." The sailor laid down SIN
pence and was walking off, when the doctor re-
minded him of his mistake "No mistake at
all, sir; six is even and seven is odd, all over
the world, so bid you good day. "Get you
gone said the DOCTOR" "Iye made four pence
out Of you yet"
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

TIE CLoTHING TRApE.-The Boston Post
estimates the average cost Of clothing to each
individual la the United States at 500 With
population Of thirty millions, this would AXE
the enormous sum OF one billion five hundred
millions OF dollars to be spent in dress. This IS
a little larger sum than would be required, even
under the most cXtravaganttlshionsy yet reached.
The average cost for every man, woman and
child in the country, probably, not halt oftbe
sum stated, which would still take an enormous
amount Of money to clothe the population
Adam certainly never contemplated the ult-
mate cost of clothing the world when he COM
menced setting the fashion Of dress, by using
the primitive apron of fig leaf The vegetable
and animal creations have since been plundered
to find materials to adorn the person.
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

OF The coored Free Masons of Phiadel-
pha had very handsome public parade on
Wednesday on tho occasion of dedicating new
hall. A number of deputations from Grand
Lodges in other States Joined in the procession.
The banners, regala Hymbols, etc, were in adj
mirable taste.
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01
BROTHER PAUL" NO DEMOCRAT.

BROTHER PAUL" no DEMOCRAT.
A Southwestern gentleman send us the fol-
lowing authentic fact and it is admirably suit
ed to the present times, when many preachers
of the gospel y think Of Paul as Mr.. Winston
did, h
"Georgs Winston wan devoted Baptist man
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

DEATH OF DoUGLAss JEERoLD.-TAe Persia
brings intelligence OF the death OF Douglass Jcr-
rold, the author, dramatlst and journalist. He
was born at Shcrness about 1905. His father
was manager of theatre at Sherness, and thus
in his earliest days the sou had an acquaintance
with things theatrcal" ln his hoyhood, Jqr-
rold was for a time on hoard Il man n-ot.w war, but
he forsook the ser and turned his attention to
learning the printers trade, in London. His
drama of" Black Eyed Susan" was written be
fore he was twenty-one years Of age, and has
held the stage ever since, in company with
Rent Day. and other plays. Jerrold became
a contributor to Punch soon after it was started,
and his Story of a feather" and his " Caudle
Lectures" in that paper, have given him great
popularity. OF late years Mr.. Jerrold has been
eujtor of various weekly and monthly pubiica-
tions. Mr. JerroId occupied prominent posi-
tlou among the wits, sltirists, writers AID edi-
tors of his native land.
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

or A letter has been received from Col.
Pickens, of South Carolina, declining the ton
der ofthe RuEsian Mission.
Smyrna times., 1857-07-01

OF About two hundred and 6fty soldieEs left
New York for Utah on Monday. s. ~
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

The PREMEDITATEp FRAUD IN MINNIE
soTA.-The st. Paul Minnesotian gives an
account of democratic caucus held at the
American House in that city, where an ar
was made 10 bring in forged poll
books for tho counties of Todd, Cass and
Pembna, in order to give Sibley q majority.
These facts, and many others will be made
public by the Times, when the committee
who have taken the matter in hand, give
the subject thorough investigation.
The Minnesotiap of the l4th says:
We understand that on Wednesday last
a committee of citizens, consisting of Judges
Goodrich and Cooper, and Mr., Hale, called
upon Secretary Chase, at his office in the
Capitol, and formally communicated to hin
that they had reliable information that forg
ed election returns, poll lists, &c, had beer
manufactured by certain parties, mostly pur
porting to be the returns from precincts il
Cass, Todd and Pembina counties, in whicl
largo maiorities are represented to have beel
east for Mr.. Sibley for Governor; and the,
asked that on the receipt of any return
from these Counties they should have tn
opportunity of inspecting them, and if bro
| by messengers, of questioning them as t
the source from whence they were Obtain
ed. Mr.. Chase agreed to their request, an
promised to give them due notice accort
ingly.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

tho General commanding as soon as he ar
rives here.
In the meantime have only TO say that
these troops arc here by tho order Of the
President Of the United States, and their
further movements and operations will de-
pend entirely upon orders issued by compo-
tent military authority. Very respectfully,
L. b. ALEXANDER.
Among tho documents is letter from
Col. Johnston, dated from the camp on the
Three Wings Of the Sweetwater, addressed
TO Adjutant- General Mcdowell, New York,
in which he confirms The burning of the con-
tractors trains by the Mormons. He says
tho Governors escort is four days march
behind him, with two companies of dra-
goons. lie knows of no reason why Col
Alexander should attempt to reach Salt
Lake by Bear River, excepting from the
fear that tho Mormons have burned the
grass on the shorter route. He adds: If
could communicate with Col. Alexander,
would direct him to tako up good po-
sition for the Winter at Hams Fork. The
road is beset between this and Hams Fork
with companies of Mormons; so il is doubt
ful if | shall be able to communicate with
Col. A."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27
The rine 10 scII.

The Albany Journal has an article on
the best time for Western farmers to sell
their wheat. After an extended considera-
ton of the grounds on which the question
is to be decided, the journal gives its opin-
ion in these concluding words:
II may not be the business Of journalists
to tell men when to sell their property
Fault will not be found with them, howev-
or for kindly and conscientiously presenting
10 the farmers the risk Of business to
which they arc unframed and unequal
that Of specializing in grain. The time fol
them to sell their wheat does seem TO US
to be the present time.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27
wisconsin.

The Milwaukee Sentinel of Saturday,
has such farther returns as seem to put the
success Of RANDALL, (Rep) for Governor,
beyond question. All the counties but
four are reported officially; and the Others
are ascortained with SO much accuracy that
the official cannot materially change the
footings. The result is that Randall has a
majority of little over 500, according to
the official returns, and 200 including the
disputed returns from Jefferson which were
thrown out So that his lowest majority
cannot fall short of these last figures, which
do not include some rejected returns Il
which the Republicans claim that they ar
entitled Judge Randall will, therefore, W.
think, be the next Governor of Wisconsin
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

CATEeomcAL ANswER.--At tho last ses-
sion of tho Circuit Court, held at Mason,
lngham County, several young men were
examined for admission to the practice of
law. One Of the Examining Committee
was Mr.. b., a prominent Loco-Foco polite
ian. During the examination the following
scene occurred.
Mr. B.--"Mr r., can you give me an in
stance Of ldW with a total absence of equity 2
Mr.. R.--"Yes, sir"
Mr.. B.--"What is it, sirr
Mr.. R.-"7He Fugitivc .Slavo Laao."
Mr.. b was satisfied. Detroit .1doerfisey.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

How the pro,slavcry sheets are shouting
over their great victory in the State Of New
York, claiming such enormous gains over
the Republicans, when in truth, says the
Tribune stalking the vote for Governor last
year as tho measure of the strength of the
respective parties in that State, and for Sec
rotary of State as the test this year, and
tho comparison is as follows;
1850. Rep 2e4,4oO Am. 1sos7o Dem. 1ss SIG
1857. Rep. 171,449 Am 06.s95 Dem. l9s,esb
Falling of s6,e51 63975 1881
BY looking in this mirror We sec that the
boastcd gain of tho Democrats, notwith-
standing the aid and comfort extended to
them by the pro-slavery Know-Nothings, is
no gain at all. They havc simply brought
out their vote, while that adverse to them
staid at home.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

The "JournaF man will notice slight
reference to him.-Botefitr.
For the past twenty months there has
been born fool making mouths at, and ut
tering and printing all sorts of wilful and
malicious lies about us, and as we paid little
or no attention to him, we think it hardly
worth while to commence on q novice who
writes his name in full in the last Nesse,a-
ger. He wants notoriety. Let him "press
on! the goal may yet be won."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

WHAT AN OLD HUSBAND Is WoRrH.--In
the Circuit Court Of Bedford county, VA,
last week Miss Elmira w. Wingfeld obtain
ed verdict of $4,000 damages from VIM.
Stein, for breach of marriage contract. The
lady is about thirty-four years Of age, and
the gentleman eighty. This was second
trial of the case; former jury having Civ
en- verdict of $3.50 for tho plaintiff, which
was set aside on motion of the defendant
Pa, Telegraph, NOv. Is.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

SHAWNEE LANDS IN MARKET.-By treaty
between the United States and Shawnee
Indians, the large and valuable tract Of land
owned be them in Kansas has been with
held from sale and pre-emtion for more than
year, to allow these Indians time TO mako
their selections.
These selections have been made, and
the commissioner of the General Land
Offie, on Thursday last, issued orders to the
Surveyor General Of Kansas for the approx
al of surveys Of townships situate west Of the
line, thirty miles west Of the western boun-
Diary of Missouri, which will at once throw
open for purchase and presumption one mil
lion and a half Of acres Of the choicest lands
in Kansas. These lands lie just southwest
of Quindaro, and as soon ms this news reach
es Kansas, nearly all the settlers of tina
and the neighboring towns of Wyandott'
and Cansas City, will be out making pre-
emption claims.-Cia. Gazette.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

Ono LEGISLATURE Pro-Slavery
body will assemble on the first Monday of
January. There'll be fun then.
Congress will meet on the first Monday
of December. The slaveocracy have every
thing their own way.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27
submission to the VIII of the People.

Submission TO the Will of the People.
What is submission to the will of the
People?
Suppose the new Congress should order
an election to be held next August, at which
the votes should be cast for Mr.. Buchanan
or Gov. Wise as "Emperor for life, with the
powers of Alexander of Russia" or for Mr..
Buchanan as ''Hereditary King, to govern
according to the British Constitution" and
allow every legal voter to vote forjust which
Of these he preferred, but not otherwise,
would you call that submission to the will
of the Peoplel Ifnot, why not9
Suppose that Congress should supercede
all existing inspectors, judges and clerks o.
elections, and order its own presiding off
GERS TO appoint three commissioners for eacf
State, who should appoint all these election
officers, who should be instructed to maxi
returns to said presiding officers, who shoul'
open and canvass the votes and declare th'
result, would you consider that assumption
of power an evidence Of submission TO tn
will of the PeopleG
Suppose that Congress should furthe
decree that the decision thus made and dc
/ clared on an issue so made up, should b
, absolutely unchangable for seven years, an,
only susceptible of modification thereafte
3 by two-thirds vote of each House, backe
: by apopular majority Of all The citizens Q
' the United States--those not voting at a
!. to be counted as voting against any chang
$ would this look like submission to th
/ will of the Peoplel s
+ Apply the truth here elected TO the ca:
i of Kansas, aud the pretended submission
q her People of the bogus Constitution.
!. a AZ. y. Tribune
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

PrrrspuRo, Nov. 2s.--This morning
about o'clock, two passenger trains on the
Connelsvile II. r., came in collision, about
a mile from McKeespcrt. A passenger by
the name Of Scott was seriously if not fatal
ly injured. Several others were hurt.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27
nudge could on NnturnI,rotIon.
-"TV N-VN7T" y IF7T"--1 - Ut
From The New York Courier and Enqoirer.


circuit Of the Supreme Court in the third
District, was applied to by stout Hibcrian
for "his papers, in the manner following,
to wit.
The Clerk informed the Judge that the
man wished to be naturalized, and he (the
Clcrk) proposed to conduct tho matter, as
asual, at his own desk, without intcrruptng
the business of the Court The Judge re-
piled that ho knew no business more impor-
tant than giving man the rights of an
American citizen, and that he would him
self conduct the proceedings in open Court
The applicant thcreupon produced his
certificate of intention and bis witnesses rs
to residence, good character, &c. After
which the following colloquy ensned;
Judge-You say you prefer living in this
country to returning to Ireland; will you tell
me whyl
Pat--This is land of liberty, yer Honor.
Judge-You show that you arc attached
to our institutions; what are they?
Pat--( No answer)
Judge-Who governs tho countryl
Pat-The President, sure.
Judgc--Who makes the laws!
Pat-Sich as yer honor.
Judge-No; only administer the laws
Who governs this State!
Pat-(N No answer.)
Judge--Mr. Clerk, hand me the blank
form of the Naturalization Oath. This be-
ing handed to tho Court, he addressed the
applicant again. There is in this oath a
clause by which you are to swear that you
will support Tie Constitution Of the United
tStuteo.
Pat-oh, yes, yer honorl I'm ready to
swear to that
Judge-Did you ever read that Consti-
tution9
Pat--No, yer Honor.
Judge-Or word of itg
Pat--No, yer Honor.
Judge-Did you ever hear word of It
rcad3
Pat-No, yer Honor.
Judge--Can you read and write?
Pat-Yes, sir.
Judge--Do you know one word that is in
tho Constitution of the United States?
Pat-Indeed and do not, yer honor.
Judge-You have lived in this country
very near six years; you can read and
write. and YOU have been all this time in
tending to become citizen here, yet you
have never taken the trouble TO learn OF
kno" Que "oru u 'lie ins''u',tea' 1ou arc al.
An American horn here. and LIVING here
until he is twenty-ono years of age, learns
more OR less of the Constitution under which
he lives, as well as OF the rights ana dnties
Jo0s " o't ,1;. ~ ~. ho ~" ros,n,od " "'t ~ h.ro m
dome Il and therefore tbe laws of the land
give him the RIGHT to vote, without the for
mality of an oath; it is his birth-right. To
those not born on the SOIL the law apPlies
ul't'env 'uie, "'u ieIui.vs nG'i' @ 'no"' @ vne
I hold. that the due. even the decent ad.
ministration of that oath depends in part
on tho condition that the applicant should at
least understand IL; ana Will never ai'o"
su.,i az '.ouso o' .,,. "a" .ha, 40 "o"u o,1 o %
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27
GOV. walker left Kansas.

Gov. Walker left Kansas on Wednesday
last, for Washington, on tho steamer Ogles-
by. On Friday morning the steamer pass
ed Boonville, SO miles above Jefferson City,
so that Governor Walker has, without a
doubt, arrived before this time at st. Louis.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

The New York Herald happily styles the
glorifcation endorsement Of the action of
the Kansas Convention by tho Washington
Union, of Wednesday last, premature
|hallalujah." sFf
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

We have just received Lewis county of
fetal, which makes the following alterations
in our footings, after deducting tho MAORI
ties put against Lewis in the table:
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27

at the old stand lately occupied by i. Dernham, and
specially socits fair trade from the people OF that
county. They will always keep good stock of Clothing
and other Goods on hand.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to f. Dernham
viii call and settle with Simon Son or Joseph Open
heimer at Port Clinton George Jhelnger in Fremont
who are authorized agents George Jhelinger will
at all business hours befound at Michael Wegstirns Gro
Gerry north Of the store lately occupied by r.
Dernham. G. SIMON SONS.
Port Clinton, Nov. 5, 1851. 42w4
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27
$4,000 ssSLHs GS9S ss1seqs1 se .s;l .I.ss BROOM .
MCGEE & HAYNES,
Fremont Nov 10, 1857 42tf IS
SOLD OUT.

HAVE this day sold out my Stock Of Clothing, other
Goods, Accounts Hnd Notes TO G. Simon &.Son. All
debts contracted by while doing business will be paid
by me, +. DERNHAM.
Fremont, Nov 3, 1857.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27
PORT CLINTON.

1IE subscribers hsvingpurchased all the Goods Notes
l. and accounts of F. Dernlam win continue the bus
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-11-27
Attachment.

John B. Mueg, PsintiT Before Charles s. Shuts j. P
w. Iork Township. Sandusky
T. Policy, Defendaat. County. Ohio
an the Alb day Of November, A. D. 1857 said Justice is
sued order Of attachment in the above action for
the of s10. j. b. NTGG Plaintiff
York, Nov. 9, 1857. 42s3 i,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
K.n.a. Herald Of rr.sdom.

This newspaper, published at Lawrence,
Kansas, Is conducted by men who never
had conception of Democratic principles
or policy, or any affinity for or sympathy
with that party, but who have, on the
contrary, ever been the bitter enemies of
the Democracy; yet it processes to treat
with some show Of fairness, all parties
now in Kansas. It has given offence to
the Robinson and Lane band, because il
does not come up to the support Of their
revolutionary measures, and while giving
Gov. Walker due credit for his efforts to
preserve the peace, and 10 afford the people
there the opportunity of setting their
own questions by their own votes, yet il
is deadly hostile to the organization, can
didates and policy of theD Democratic party.
And as there Is much interest in the
country in reference to Kansas matters,
and as the Herald Of Freedom is devoted
entirely 70 those matters, and as it Is
somewhat independent from party ties, It
may not be an unfair medium Of con1mu-
nication. Il certainly viii never favor
the Democratic party. except when it is
obliged TO from the facts. With these
statements, We would say to any one who
desiresa Kansas paper, that the HeraZGcf
Freedom IS large sized sheet, well print
ed, and with few advertisements, and can
be had fog g year, or ten copies for SIS,
and one copy extra to the getter up ofthe
club. Geo. ". Brown & Co., publishers.
|-LsdLseoH Stufe Journal
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
One Reason For Il.

The Kansas Herald of Freedom, which
has recently deserted the Free State cause,
has got the public printiDg.-Aiclagan
E1positor.
The above is another lie of the same
sort with thousand Others. We have
only done such printing as we have been
in the habit of doing since the first arrival
of our office-two and half years ago
in Kansas. Our '.puLlie" printing bill for
Gov. Reeder, during his term of Office,
amounted to about $120. That for Gov.
Geary about $50 /; and that for Gov.
Walker perhaps $50. The Commissioner
of Indian Affairs has given us portion
of his advertising since he first had bust
ness of that kind in Kansas. Mr. Moore,
of the Land Office, has caused one adver-
tiscment to be inserted in our paper for a
brief period; the balance from him we
have copied from other papers, for the
benefit of our readers.
The Republican press of the States may
accomplish by lies what they can never
do by truth-make the people behave
that we are else than we have always pro-
fessed to be, an honest and conscientious
Iaborer to make Kansas a free State.-
Their falsehoods and calumny will never
drive rs into false pOsition-they may
rest assured Of that.