Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-18
New York Feb. 70


The great billiard match between Mi
chael Phelan and John Seeriter, for the
championship of America is to be played
at Detroit April 18th.
New York, Feb l2.
We have additional adyices from Jamaica
received by the schooner Flying Dragon,
which arrived on Wednesday, at Lewis,
Del, with Kingston dates of Jan. 22.
Gen. Geffrsrd entered Port au Prince on
the morning of the l4th, when the city
surrendered without firing gun, and the
republic was proclaimed. Soulouque i'm
mediately abdicated, when guard was de-
tailed to escort him on board the British /
steamer Melbourne. But the mob was so
excited against him that he was forced to
take refuge at the French Consulate. He
finally got safe on board the Melbourne,
and arrived at Kingston as before stated
The American Consul at Cages had written
to tho Consul At Kingston for an American
man-of-war, but there was none there. The
people of Port au Prince were rejoicing
over the downfall of the Emperor. A day
of thanksgiving had been appointed, when
a Ts Dsum would be sung at tho Roman
Chapel. Gcffrard had been declared Pres
ident Of the Republic by acclamaiion. The
Dmperor, Soulouque, had escaped to Ja-
maica with his family and treasure, intend
ing TO reside there.
ogdcnsburg, Ny, Feb. TO-
AT the races on tue ice to-day, as the
crowdwas returning 0 teams broke through
and several horses were lost. A team pick
ed up four men nearly frozen. Some teams
are not yet heard from.
Boston, Fob Is.
Gun boat No. 3, built for the U. S. Ma
w, was successfully launched from the
Charlestown Navy Yard to day Sha is of
900 tons, and will mount broadsids guns,
and carry heavy shell gun on pivot mid
ships. Tho gun boat built at Portsmouth,
N. H, Of similar tonnage and armament, was
also successfully launched to day.
Savannah, Ga., Fob. IL.
The Grand Jury has found true bills of
indictment against Capt. Corrie, Of the
Yacht Wanderer, and three others for be-
ing in the slave trade, They are now in Jail.
Savannah, Feb. IA.
The grand jury have found true bills of
indictment against Messrs. Selvas & Mares,
consignees, and Mr.. Cassinerns, Captain Of
the bark Angelica, seized here on suspicion
of being fitted out for the slave trade.
Hartford, Feb. is.
! DR.. L. p Brockelt, formerly Of the firm
Of Brockeu IL Hutchinson, booksellers of
this city, was arrested this p m, for forgery.
| The forged paper is mostly held BY several
banks and individuals Of this city. The
amount Of papor now ont is from 5000 to
$4,000. Dr. Brockett has heretofore been
looked upou as man District integrity.
Providence. R. l.. Feb.J J5.
i The Republicans held a convention in
this city today, for the purpose Of nominN-
ting candidates for State officers and mem
bers Of Congress. Thomas G. Tuner, now
Lieut.. Governor was nominated for Govern
or--the present Executive declining to be
a candidate for re-eleetion. Wm. b. Bray
ton, now in Congress from tho western dis
ttrick was re-nominated. Thomas Davis
from Harsago, democratic representative
was nominated IN the place of b, u. DuFiee
, indianapolis, Feb. is.
A collision occurred in the Senate this
Inorning between Senators Hooding, Of Han
I cock, and iIeffron, Of Washington, in conss.
quence Of some personal remarks made in
the Ssnate some days ago. After some
fighting between the two Senators, a broth.
, er Of Senator Gooding inteffered and struck
! Heifron in the head with bis cano, wound
ing him severely. Otherwise but little in,
I, jury was dona to either party. Gooding
WAS armed with revolver, but had no op
portnnity to use it. Hetfron also drew q
: knife after he was struck with the cane, bul
: the Senators interfering prevented him from
usng Il. The greafest excitement preyail-
ed IN the chamber during the difficulty
Lesgenworili,. Feb. IL.
The bils aboiiahing and prohibiting sIa-
sery in The Territory has passed the Legis-
, laturs. Gov MeIsry win doubtless veto IL