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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
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Greeley on Kellogg.

Mr.. Greeley gives two Tribune columns
to reply to Mr.. Kellogg of Illinois. As
to the charge with being ever in league
with Douglas, Horace says:
Only once in our lives did we agree upon
a political question-that of resisting the
attempt to force an abhorred Constitution
on the People of Kansas. During the
struggle on that point, was called to
Washington, and went to his house, where
we had two conversations on pending poit.
ical topics. There was at least one witness
in each instance, and that witness is now a
Republican Member of the house. Never
before or since have Mr.. D. and l conversed
on politics, save as opponents; and on that
occasion was glad to have a witness to
confirm my own clear recollection that Mr.
Douglas reelection to the Senate, or his
future election to any post whatever, was
not even mentioned.
But in giving the "devil his due" Grece
| ley says:
Mr.. Kellogg there is but one remaining
tic of sympathy between Senator Dougla,
and myself, nnw that the old relations o
political antagonism between us are com
pletely established. detest his doctrine.
but like his PLUCK. Had he signed, cv
er so hcedlossly, circular recommending
Tom Paine's Age of Reason, you woulc
never have found him prevaricating, no
apoligizing, nor dcprecating; he would have
simply and coolly told his adversaries tc
make the most of it. o that some Repub
licans could be not merely almost but alto
gether such as he is in this respect however
unlike in every other.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
lInnter- rhnd. .,,unmnred

southern Bluster-e -eOid Thnd.. !. UnmOved.
The Southern hot bloods got up char
acteristic breeze in the House on the 5th,
but made nothing more than their own
disgrace out Of their buster "Helper's
Impending Crisis" was the subject of their
wrath, and after Mr. Sherman and other
Northern members had spoken calmly and
considerably, the notorious Mr. Keitt
"pitched in" The Pittsburgh Gazette'scor-
respondent says tho South Carolinian
roared like Bully Bottom, and made him
self ridiculous generally, and adds:
He repeated his old saw of destroying
the Republic "from turret TO foundation
stone," if the South does not have its way,
and sat down, looking as much excited as if
somebody were after him.
Here a scene ensucd as thrilling as John
Gipin's race am glad | was there toseo
it. Thaddeus Stevens, "Old Thad, got the
floor, and instantly the whole House, scat
tered by Keitt's speech, began to gather in
to the seats to hear him. He said he was
not going to make a speech. The whole
violent discussion carried on by the other
side, was pstriking proof of the correct
ness Of his point Of order, raised yesterday,
that the whole thing was outof order; that
the House in its unorganized state, was ca
pable Of entertaining only two motious-to
proceed to a ballot for Speaker and to ad-
adjourn. He would say, however, while he
was up, that he did not blame the South
ern members for their course. 1t was quite
natural. This thing of threatening to de-
stroy Gods creation, from 'turret to founda-
ton stone," was an old trick. 1t had been
tried before, to scare the timid doughfaces
of the North, and with such success that he
did not wonder at their trying it again
They might possibly scare somebody with
it now.
Here the Southern members, who had
gathered near the Clerks desk, got into
commotion. Mr.. Crawford, of Ga, worked
himself into tremendous spasm, gesticu.
lated, roared, talked wildly, but so incohe-
lrently as to be incomprehensible. What
he said no one knows; but Keitt and Burn.
ct urged him on, the while feeling for their
revolvers and side arms, the whole mass
gradually working up before Stevens scat
(which is in the front row Immediately be.
fore the Clerks desk3 but while this was
going on, Milward and Owen Loveioy, and
sundry other members of decided fighting
capacity, walked up to Stevens side, the
Northern members closing up in mass be.
hind, For a moment the scene looked
threatening. There was a calm waiting on
the part of the Northern men Tor the first
blow, and an excited shaking of fists among
the chivalry; but Stevens stood cool and
calm through it all, and the blusterers, find.
ing they could not intimidate him nor those
who stood beside him, backed out aud skunk
away to their seats.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
FaIsifying the Record.

In the House of Representatives on the
18th, Daniel E. Sickles, of New York said
"There was no instance where Southern Courts had
failed take cognzance of punish those engaged in the
slave trade"
Is there man, woman, boy or girl in
the North who is able to read, but what
knows this statement of the murderer Of
Philip Barton Key to be wholly and totally
uutrue2
Such doughfaces as Sickles of N. Y,
Logan of ILL.,, and Pugh of Ohio, should
emigrate South where they belong.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
FREMONT: OHIO.
no DETERMINATION Yet.

From proceedings Of Congress up to
Tuesday evening, (which will be found in this
issue,) it will be seen that Speaker has
not vet boen elected. How long the or
panization Of the House is to be delayed by
the refractory locofocos cannot even be
guessed. The Southern members are de-
termined that so long as they can prevent a
vote they will do SO. Three votes were ta-
ken last week, and none has been had this
second week of the session. JOHN SHER-
MAN Of Ohio, will, we think, eventually be
elected. On the first vote Sherman stood
SO; second vote, lO7, and third vote, 1lo.
The debates in the House have been excit-
ing, and the fiery Southerners have done
their best to arouse the Republicans with
taunting disuniou threats. 1t has all been
to no purpose so far. The Republican
members stand like wall of rock, from
which we hope they will not retreat--from
which they cannot be driven.
We are satisfied that this disorganizing
and disunion discussion by the South, is Q
long and strong lever with which the Re
publicans will completely overthrow them
and the Slavery institution. The thinking
men of the North who are still voting with
the democratic party must see where their
leaders purpose to take them. They are to
be transferred like cattle to the support Of
the slave oligarchy-the Keitts, Clarks
Masons, and others of the cotton planta-
tions. Let them rave. We believe JOHN
SHERMAN will be the Speaker, though the
election may be delayed for several days.
Up to Wednesday night there had not
been another ballot. 1t is believed by
Washington writers that on the next ballot
Mr.. Sherman will be elected.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
Robbing the Mails.

The postmasters in Virginia are just now
very busy in the examination of all papers
passing through their offices, and if Repub-
lican papers from the North are found, they
are taken from the mail and burned.
Strange to say, the Postmaster General has
given his assent to this robbery. If a man
in the North is detected inrobbing the mail
he is forthwith sent to the Penitentiary.--
Anything, no matter how wrong is sane
toned in the South that will strengthen and
and porpetuate the accursed system o.
American Slavery.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16

Ne. shcrnnn,s PoaitIon.

This gentleman bears himself well amid
the clamor and buster of the Democratic
party. The following passage in the debate
on Monday, was very indistnctIy reported
by telegraph 10 us, and we rcpublish it, as
important to q correct understanding of Mr..
Sherman's position.
Mr. sherman resumed. lie did not sign the paper He
had never read Helpers book or compendium and had
copy either. He desired say he had
ways endeavored to cultivate courteous and friendly
tons. He had expressed such language had
to-day He appealed his public record lie would
say there not single question agitatiug the
mind of the country relative to politics; there not
single topic involving sectional controversy that
thrust in by the Democrats The Republicans had pre-
served studied silence 1t their intention organ
ze the House quietly and decenty without vitupeaion
and he trusted that II could be shown that the party could
administer the affairs of the House and the Government
without trespassing the rights of any section. Ap-
plause.1 He would not tread the rights of a single
Southern citizen, and deaed any to show to the
trary
Mr.. Leake said he understood then that those who
signed the recommendation pamphlet did without un-
derstanding what it was
8Ir. Blair told them that Helper gave him vague prom
se TO correct his work The gentleman from Ohio had
not told them whether he Of any changes.
Mr. Leake asked whether they ndorsed the sentiments
extracted from the NJ Y Herald The gentleman from
Ohio had not denounced single gentleman, single
sentiment therein. The Southern gentlemen were enti-
tied to know whether If the gentleman from Ohio was
elected Speaker he would let negroes fire the dwellings
put the knife to the throas Of his Neakesl wife
four helpless children. (aughter) He for making
the gentleman face the music be faced He wanted
to know whether he would interfere with slavery outside
the Halls Of Congress.
Mr. Sherman replied that he opposed to any inter
ference BY people Of the Free States with the relation
master and slaves in Slave States. lApplause.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16

WASHINGTON. Decembor Q.


In the Senate Yesterday, Senator Trumbu made
lengthy Speech chiefly in defence Of the Of the Re-
publican party in the of which he said: That the
declaration of Mr.. Seward nothing more than the
views eXpressedby Washington and the Southern in
l79S He also quoted the language of Jefferson that there
nothing certainly written in the book Of fate than
that these should be free. 1t would be then
that the idea not 1t had its origin in Virginia
years ago and the idea foreshadowed by Jefferson AL
though not part of the Republican, he trusted that
might hereafter become its creed that is the deporta
ton Of the free negro population from the country. lie
trusted the Republican party would make it part of their
creed procure region of country not far distant
to which the negro population could be taken.
lie quoted from speech of Henry Clay advocating col
onzaton In conclusion, Mr. Trumhull said it seems to
be impraccable to transport this great popularity to AZ
rca Let obtain country nearer home, and how the
sympathy of the North for the South know may say
for the people represent will contribute liberal means
to relieve the country Of this free negro pOpuaton and
Of all the slaves that shall be voluntarily emancipaed by
planting them in contiguous country to this. hope
that will become the policy of the Republican party.
hope may join hands with the South, and instead Of
reproaching each other instead Of saying any thing TO
in the different sections of the
Union We may come together fathers stood to-
gether shoulder to shoulder, to establish indepen-
denee; that together side by side brothers.
adopting policy which shall continually rid Of this
institution ofslayery the only one that threatens per-
mauent prosperity.
The Senate is not in session to day, having adjourned
over till Monday.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16

The fancy man who is now perched up
on the tripod at the Messenger Office wrig-
giles and twists at the skinning process we
put him through, making all sorts of wry
faces at the curative doses administered
We advise him not to below and tear
around so furiously. Be aisy FRANKY, you
may possibly hurt yourself. We have al
ways been taught to show mercy to dumb
creatures and the insect class. The hope
less continuance of the bad measures you
advocate should cause you to ruminate much
before uttering sentences to place them in
worse repute than they now are. In all
your eight articles last week there is scarce.
ly an idea that we need refer to, yet we can
assure such ephemeral "pity" that it need
not be corked up and kept. We have nc
need of dirty writing for our columns, thai
belongs wholly to the Messenger. We dc
not know Of any man who would be willing
to enter the lists against such writer a'
you, therefore, we are under the necessity
of attending to you ourself, and always
wash after the process, that no faint of you
fslsehoods may remain on our hands
Know you not, FRAKKY, that on the 'goine
out Of your @deTiF' be returneth, and bring
eth with him seven other spirits more wick
ed than himself, and they enter in anc
abide. 1t is recorded, Hthe last end of tina
man is worse than the first"
But now we tender a few words of ad
monition. Would it not be best to have
the editor examine your denuucistory ar
tieles before they are sent out. No homes
editor could possibly suffer such sayings ii
his paper without making an apology to BIZ
readers, and utterly disclaiming their senli
uaents.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
MIR. Douglas Giving Up.

If our readers wish to know what Mr. Douglas course
is to be- let them read the remarks made in the House yes
tcrday by Mr. Logan his authorized spokesman who read
letter from him dsclaiming any connection with the
Republicans. Mr.. Logan having first stated his po-
son to be that the democratic party neyer does wrong
declared that whoever the Presidential candidate
nominated by its National Convention, and whatever
platform, he would support him. This is substantially
giving up the battle Douglas no longer shows fight. lie
is completely cxtingtished
We glad however, to see by the speech Of Mr. Has
kin who declines all terms with the Administration and
refuses to support candidate representing its opinion
der any circumstances that there still remnant of the
ant-Lecomptou democrats who remain "unseduced and
unterrifed"-N Y Post, 10Th.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16

A blind lady, Miss LOCKER, of Indiana,
was stopping at the Mcclure House, in
Martinsburg, Va, one day last week. The
laudIady insisted that because she was
from Indiana, she was an abolitionist, and
such a rookery was raised about the matter,
that the blind girl, acting on advice of the
minister to whom she applied for assistance
left the house.
II might be thought strange that 6lino
girl should excite alarm among the Vir
ginians; but on some accounts she would
be especially dangerous. From her blind
ness, she would be as liable to talk to ne
gro as a white person.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16

In tho Virginia House on the 9Th it was
announced that Stevens, now in Jail al
Charlestown, would be tried by the Circuit
Court of Jefferson county, and not by the
United States Court at Staunton. This &C.
ton, the speaker explained, arose from the
fact that the recent outrage on Virginia had
been carried to the United States Senate
and the trial of Stepons in U. S. Court
was no longer necessary to bring the mat
ter to the attention of the Federal author
ities
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16

The Hon. Baylie Peyton, of Galatin
Tennessee, who was in New York lately
says that to prevent sea-sickness, the fol
lowing recipe is infallibe: Two days be.
fore leaving, take blue mass and black
draugbt; early on the morning of leaving
take, before going on board, for an adult
three pills of Pearl chloroform, and cal
heartily of pop-corn-the dose (pills and
pop-corn) to be repeated every morning un.
til you are satisfied that reduction or tota
suspension may be tried. If you reduce
the quantity or cease taking them too soon
resume the original dose the next morning
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
The West betrayed.

The Washington Republic says:-Mr
Bocock, who received the votes Of Demo
Gratis from Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, fo
the speakership, has always opposed thu
Homestead bill. He also voted agains
Mr.. Grows bill, at the last session, to give
pre-emptioners ten years to pay for thei
lands. If elected Speaker, he would Sc
pack the Land Committee as to stide boil
these measures. Let the West make anot'
of these things.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
SENATE.

On motion ofMr. Davis, of Miss resolution adopt
ed appointing committee to wait upon the President,
and inform him that the Senate is ready to receive
municton in order that he may have opportunity 20
send nominations and executive business to the Senate
previous to the organization Of the House.
On motion of Mr. Brown, it resolved to proceed to
the election OF Chaplain on Thursday next.
Messrs. verson Bigler and other Democrats then
tered into lengthy discussion to whether the Demo-
cratic party is sound the Slavery question. Mr. Iver
said that he believed large majority IL not the whole
Of the Democracy Of the North uusound this
ton
Mr. Bigler defended the Democracy Of the North from
such imputations. They jealous and fast friends
of the institutions Of the South, the most jealous of
the Southern Democracy themselves.
Mr. Davis Of Mississippi reported that the special COM
mttce had waited the President and he informed them
that he would send in executive document tomorrow.
The Senate then adjourned.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
Tnr LAsr WoRps or joins Brow

The LAST WoRDs OF JOHN BRowE.-
According to the Philadelphia Enquirer,
they were as follows:
81 die alone responsible for my own oper-
ations and ask for no sympathy. am sat
isRed in my own belief-but desire no 9th
er man to believe as / do, unless his con
science aud philosophy approve. | am sin
gly responsible for my own acts, good or
bad. If right or wrong, the consequences
rest only upon myself.p
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16


Congress I'm an s'Interestiug situations
fairs with the announcement.
"To-day the American Congress assemblies under cir
cumstances of more than usual delicacy."
In less than an hour after the House was
called to ORDER Clark, of No, was found tc
be the person requiring the services of the
locofoco midwife, and his little nigger bant
ling was soon sending forth squalls and
screeches which continued without ntermis-
sion up to Saturday night, with no certain
prospect of being quieted for several days
Soothing drops and cordials were constantly
administered by his wooly-headed assistants.
In the Senate, Mason, of Va, was soon
taken with the pains of the "irrepressible
conflict" and his labors were very much ag-
gravated by DR.. Trumbull, who administered
dose to him which it was feared would
produce an abortion.
We object to bringing such jobs as these
into the Halls of Congress, but if the loco
focos will persist in it, the Black Republi-
can members will stay with them late, and
also administer to them wholesome medi-
cines in allopathic doses.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
'XXXVITH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
" W.qutxoro~ nee



Mr.. numbul thought the gentlemen was entirely mis-.
taken TO the principles views Of the Repubcans and
he would endeavor enighten them In calm aud candid
lie did not like to hear them the word South
In this matter Not more than twentieth Of the pco-
pie of the South are Shareholders and that class should
not arogac to themselves that they the South The
exclusion Of slavery from the Territories operates All
alike. Northern will have right to carry
slaves there than Southern The Republican party
has It's origin In the question ofsavoy In the Territories
This Territorial question is not settled The Democratic
party unsettled 10. He went to ailude 10 the term
Black Republican which had been used.
Mr. Yulee said the term Republican, having been cOnse
Grated by the Father OF his Country sectional party had
right 10 appropriate lIo would not call the black
but leave It to themselves to supply the proper dusgna-
ton.
Mr.. Trumbul replied that they call themselves Repub-
cans because they advocate the principles Of Jefferson
II his party had made any departure from those principles
he would condemn such departure The fathers OF the
Old Republican party the models from whom their
principles emanaed The very words in the Platform to
which the from Florida had objected written
by the hand of Jefferson.
Mr. YuleeTo create, and not to destroy free govern
ment.
Mr.. Trumbull--Yes, and perpetuRte free govern
nent by maintaining the principles advocate The 9TH
party call themselves Democrats when their legislation
is all for the interests Of savehong arstocracy
comprising only out Of sixty of the Inhabitants OF the
United States.
Mr.. Trumbull underwent lengthy cross-examnation
on the part Of southern Senator's
Johnson Of Tennessee obtained the noor but the houi
being late the Senate adj jOurncd Till Monday.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16
John Browns Funeral,

VERGENNEs Vt, Friday, Dec. o. 80.
The funeral of John Brown took place at North Eba
Friday at o'clock The body borne by six of his
neghbors from his roof to rock by, under the
shadow OF which he had directed Il TO be laid The coffin
had been previously placed in front of his doorstep where
his neghboTs in crowds to take last look. The face
hardly changed, and its serene SUPPRESSION
Before leaving the house. his ayorte hymn "Bow ye the
rumpet-blow, &c. was sung, and expressive prayer
offered by the Rev Mr.. Young of Burlington vt
Remarks then made by j. NJ McKim of Philadelphia
and Wendell Phillips of Boston, amid the strong emotion
and deep sympathy ofthe family and friends Athe grave
Mr. Young quoted Pauls words ~ have fought the good
fght," &c. and pronounced benedietion.
II deeply touching to the three widows leaning
the ofsangers and relieving their broken hearts
by sobs.
The crowd slowly and reluctantly left the ground and
the martyr Is leftin his grave among the hills.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-16

Stockbridge, Dec. 9.
Theodore sedgwic the U s. District Attorney for the
Southern District Of New York, died here last night.
New York, Dec. Q.
Mrs. Wood wife Of Fernando Wood, the Mayor elect,
died in this city this morning.
Richmond, Dec. 7.
The Legislature unanimously passed npprov-
ing sentence upon Cook and the other prisoners and
fusing interference
Boston, Dec. H.
Intelligence has been received that the Government
veyng steamer Fennmore Cooper las been wrecked in
the harbor Of Kanagaura Japan. All hands saved
The vessel was a total loss.
New York. Dec. 49,
The Repository and Bindery Of the American Tract So
ciey, No. Spruce Street DANA ge by and water
this morning Tho loss is estimated s77OOO There is
tract house escaped injury The business or The Tract So
ciey will only be retarded few days in consequence.