Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-01-09


commenced dsrobiug, preparatory TO rctir-
ing for the night, when, being very neat
sighted, she did not preceive candle that
was standing on the hearth, or the flames
which communicated to her clothes un'il
they completely envelopcd her. She then
ran from tho room shrieking for assistance
but before any cifectual assistance could be
rendered she was so shockingy burned that
she died after hours of suffering. She
was the daughter of the late DIR. Harris of
Philadelphia, chief Of the Bureau of Mcdi-
cine and Surgery in the Navy.
Washington, Jan. 8.
The Supreme Court, sympathizing with
Judge Daniels in his severe domestic affiic
ton, and rs the funeral of his wife will take
place tomorrow, adjourned to Wednesday.
The Court of Claims observed similar
mark of respect.
The Land Office has withdrawn from
sales about million additional acres of
land which were found to fall within tho
grant to tho New Orleans Opelongas, and
Great Western Railroad line between the
Opelongas and Sabine rivers, on the Texas
line.
Washington, Jan. 5.
Mr.. Mason, bv request of Mr.. Bright pre-
sided over the Senate to-day inasmuch as
the lattcr's power to appoint substitute Is
limited to one day, and as Mr.. Bright will
be absent several weeks in Indiana, Mr.
Cass will tomorrow move tc 60 into an
election for President, pro tenn.
Secretary Guthrie has replied to the en-
quiries of the House asking to be informed
Of the reasons he has for not paying certain
clerks Of that body the extra compensation
heretofore voted. He agrees with Mr..
Whittlesey that neither House of Congress
can lawfully increase the compensation of
officers whose salaries are fixed by law,
without the concurrence of the other house,
the President, which he SAYS is not the fact
in this case.
The statement that Costa Rica had nego-
tiated loan of 100000 from Commo-
dore Vanderbilt is believed to be without
foundation.
Washington, Jan. 6.
SENATE.-The Senate debated without
coming to any conclusion in the Iowa con-
tested election case. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Davis, of Nd, made n
speech in condemnation of tho Democratic
and Republican parties. He eulogized the
American party, and contended that as Mr..
Buchanan wa, elected by the votes of the
minority of the people, the majority con
demned both the Kansas Nebraska act and
the Pierce administration. He predicted
the greatest possible confusion in the distri-
button of the spols.
T., tbo t,N dow Mr. Macon of W
was elected President pro tenn, receiving 80
votes to l l for Foote, and scattering.
In the House, Mr.. Boyce gave notice of
an amendment to the Tariff, proposing that
tea and coffee be added to the list paying q
duty under the present tariff a duty of 20
per cent.
The consideration of the Presidents Mess
age was resumed, and Mr.. Stephens, of
Georgia, is now speakingin defence of the
President and the principles of the Demo-
cratic party.
The post of Chief Justice of Utah has
been rendered to William Williams, of Ke-
okuk, Iowa. He balances in his mind be-
tween accepting and declining this office of
doubtful comfort.
New York, Dec. 81.
Lewis Baker, charged with the murder Of
VIM Poole, was admitted to bail to-day by
Judge Davis, of the Supreme court, in the
sum of $4,000, and is now at large.
New York, Jan. 3.
Chas. B Huntingdon, the bill forger, was
conveyed to the State Prison at Sing Sing,
yesterday.
The steamship Baltic sailed at noon to
day, for Liverpool. with 2S passengers and
$50, 700 in specie.
New York, Jan. 5.
Mr.. E. Hoogland, of Kansas was in this
city yesterday, on his was to Washington
1t is understood that he represents the views
and wishes of Gov. Geary, in regard to sun
dry legislative measures of importance to
the welfare of the Territory. Mr.. II. states
that although it is not easy to exaggerate
the outages and disorders which have pre-
vailed in Kansas, until within few months
past yet matters are now assuming n much
more peaceful and promising aspect.
The Free State Legislature meets to-day,
theother one on Monday of next week.
Boston, Jan. 4.
The Chronicle Of tomorrow morning
will contain statement direct from the
the Hon Charles Sumner, that in conse-
quence of the urgent request of his physic-
ian, he will not leave for Washington rs
he intended. His physician states that his
nervous system is morbidly sensitive, and
the greatest caution is necessary, although
his strength is slowly but surely, recovering.
Montpelier Jan. T.
The Vermont State Capitol was burned
last evening. Nothing remains of it but
the bare walls, The most serious loss is
the department of the State Naturalist the
destruction Of which is total, and the loss
irreparable. The building cost $4,000.
~ ,,,-. Louisville, Jan. 5.
20 The Memphis Appeal, of Tuesday, says
considerable excitement exists in ST. Francis
Co. caused by rumors that the slaves would
rise about Christmas. Several negroes
were whipped until they confessed the plot.
A similar story was in circulation at Ma
poleonyille, La. A committee appointed
by the mayor of Nashville, aud the Judge
of Davidson county, TO examine the charges
of insureetion against certain negroes, re-
iDort that there IS no evidence, and RECON-