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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
Great Ratification MeetingI

The Republicans Fully Aroused!
Great Enthusiasm for Lincoln & HamIin.
THE WIGWAM CROWDED {!
The people addressed by Hon. D. X. Cartier
OLD CROGTIAN oUTI
Il Grand Torch-Light Procession
Last night witnessed one of the largest
and most enthusiastic gathering of the peo-
pie ever brought together in the evening in
this town, to ratify the nominations of Lin
coin and Hamlin. Although the clouds
threatened rain, the streets, for hours before
the time of meeting, were lined with peo-
Iple, eager to do honor to the standard bear
ers of the army of freedom, and to aid in
rescuing the Government from the disunion-
lists and public plunderers that now threat
en- its destruction.
AT 5 o'clock "Old Croghan" was brought
out and fred at intervals until II o'clock, at
night, under the direction of Capt. Parish.
At o'clock the Wigwam was crowded full,
and many were unable to gain admittance.
After some preliminary business had been
transacted, Hon. D. K. CARTIER, of Cleve-
land, one of the delegates to the Chicago
Convention, was introduced to the audience
amid tremendous cheering. He delivered
one of the most admirable addresses, main
tanning the attention of the audience to the
last. The differences between the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties were forcibly il
lustrated, and which cannot fail of produc-
ing good effect upon all fair-minded men
who heard him. His speech was replete
with anecdote and humor, and occasionally
burned with scorching sarcasm, which con-
vulsed the audience, and appeared TO keep
even the Democrats, IA good number of
whom we noticed presently in the best hu-
NOR. Mr.. G. spoke an hour and a-half.
After the speech, Torch Light Process
ion was formed and marched through the
principal streets of town, headed by the
Fremont Band. The procession made fine
appearance and was greeted along the whole
route by the throngs of people both ladies
and gentlemen, who were awaiting its ap-
pearance. The procession was orderly and
quiet, and was conducted in most admirable
manner throughout, giving and receiving
cheers at various points. After marching
back to the Wigwam the people were dis
missed and quietly dispersed to their homes
well satisfied with their evenings work.
The cause is onward.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01

A "GREAr PRrEoIPLE" EsrABLIsHED.-
The Cincinnati Gazette, in an article com
menting on Douglas and Democracy, sums
up the doctrines established by the defend
er Of popular sovereignty as follows:
4'Mr Douglas great two days speech in
the Senate, which We are informed, and
which we do not deny, is triumphant vim
dication Of his democracy, has established
to his full satisfaction the following posi-
tion: Popular sovereignty is the great
principle of the democratic party; in fact
about the only democratic principle. Pop
uIar sovereignty is to leave to the people
of territory, the same as state, the riehl
TO regulate their domestic institutions il
their own way But the right of the peo
pie Of territory to regulate their domes
tic institutions is a judicial question; anc
for Congress or for political parties to assert
any such right is nothing more nor les
than an attempt to give Judicial exposition
70 the Constitution, and a usurpation Of ju
.dicial power, and, IN short, is nothing but
rsreasoh. This is certainly great princi
pie, and it is difficult to SEQ how the demo
cratic party can abandon it or its author
without coming TO grief"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
M Coroao rnrc.tlratlon.

Mr.. David Webster Of Philadelphia,
testified that at the solicitation Of Judge
Black, Attorney General in M. Buchanau's
Cabinet he came to Washington In relation
TO the giving Of the Post Office blanks to
Mr.. Forney, Of the Press. This was in
1857. Mr.. Webster testified thus;
Icame to Washington Immediately; saw
Judge Black, and he expressed great regret
at the course Col. Forney was pursuing on
the subject of the then state Of affairs in
Kansas. He said il was evident that il he
persisted in il breach would follow be.
tween him and tho Administrator, and
predicted that in that event Col. Forney's
bones would whiten along with Wilmot's
on the shore Of Black RepubIicanism; he
wanted Col. Fornoy ogive pledge through
the columns of his paper that, whilst the
question was fair subject of difference a:
between Democrats, it was, nevertheless, 0
question to be settled within the organiza
ton of the party, and that all good demo
Gratis would abide by the decision of the
party on that subject. He wanted him
also to say that under no circumstances
did he (Forney) intend to become Black
Republican. l asked if Col. Forney could
then get the printing of the Post Office
blanks, and be said, ayes" l asked what
portion of i'll He replied, "The whole O.
it." The job at that time was considered
by Col Forney's friends as worth $4,000
1 telegraphed over to Col. Forney that
had proposition which thought he coulc
honorably accept, and returned immediate
ly to Philadelphia. AS Judge Blacks ant
my views agreed, advised Col. Forney tC
accept the proposition. He Indignantly
refused to do so, and directed me to torit'
to Judge Bldck that 1a lifetime spent "a
the Democratic party, and IN the ADVOCACY
of its principles, aOds not a sufficient guar
dnty of has continued adherence to IL, he hat
lived IN Vdia.
Not so with M. p. BEAN, editor Of thu
Democratic Messenger, Of this town. Mr.
Bean secuted the honesty and integrity o
Col. Foruey, intimating that he would no
hold Office under him. He resigned 70
fear Forney would discharge him the mex
day. Yet Mr.. Bean did take $4,000 t.
help pass the Lecompton bill through Con
gress, and he so testified before the Covodt
Committee.
That Covode Committee is making search
ing work, piercing even to the dividing
asunder of the joints and marrow of tbi
detested and corrupt Administration. LIE
the work goon.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
nspalgn song for the wide-AwaIg,
Clubs"

Campaign song for the "wide-AwaISe
Clubs"
Ara Wet Sheet and Eo0ing Sea.
Oh, hear you not the wild huzzas
That come from every State;
For honest Uncle Abram L.,
The Peoples candidate.
He is our choice, our nominee,
A selfmade man and true;
Well show the Democrats this fall
What Honest Abe can do.
CHoRus--Then give us Abe and Hamlin too,
To guide our gallant ship,
With Seward, Sumner, Chase ant
Clay,
And then merry trip.
Come, Granny Buck you'd better 60,
While you can see the way;
For l fear your nerves won't stand the shock
/ On next election day.
So take your hat-Wbat's that you sayl
You are so cold you shiver-
Why that's the way you'll feel my dear,
When sailing up Salt River.
Chorus, &c.
l hear that Dug is half inclined
To give us all leg-bail,
Preferring exercise on foot
TO riding on a rail.
For Abe has one already mauled
| Upon the White House plan;
If once Dug gets astride of that
He is used up man.
CHORUS, &c.
Come rally with us here tonight,
Be "Wide Awake for fun.
For we shall surely win the day,
Before old sixty-one.
From North to South, from East to West,
Our power shall be felt,
1 tell you fight with all your might,
For Abe shall have the Belt
CHoRUs--Then give us Abe and Hamlin too
To guide our gallant ship,
With Seward, Sumner, Chase anC
Clay,
And then merry trip.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
LincnIn and TlonrIas.


The Boston Transcript republishes some
extracts from its correspondence describing
Lincon's debate with Douglas at Salisbury,
H., in the fall of 1858. The letter. says
the Transcript, was written by tho Presi-
dent of College in Illinois-a gentleman
well known in New England and highly es,
teemed in Boston. After stating the re,
ception of the rival champions, the writer
continues:
The men are entirely dissimilar. Mr.
Douglas is thick-set, finely built, coura,
gcous man, and has an air of selfconfi.
onnce Nat does not little to inspire his
supporters with hope. Mr.. Lincoln is a tall
lauk man, awkward, apparently difident,
and when not speaking has neither firm,
ness in his countenance nor fire in his eye
Mr.. Lincoln has rich, silvery voice
enunciates with great distinctness, and ha;
a fine command of language. He com
menced by review of the points Mr.. Doug
las had made. In this he showed great
tact, and his retorts, though gentlemanly
were sharp, and reached to the core the sub
ject in dispute. While he gave but little
time to the work of review, we did rot fee
that anything was omitted which deserved
attention.
He then proceeded to defend the Repub
lican party. Here he charged Mr.. Doug
las with doing nothing for freedom; with
disregarding the rights and interests Of tho
colored man; and for about forty minutes
he spoke with power we have seldom
heard equaled. There was grandeur il
his thoughts, comprehensiveness in his ar
guments, and binding force in his conclu
sions, which we're perfectly irresistible
The vast throng were silent as death; ev
cry eye was fixed upon the speaker, and al
gave him serious attention. He was thC
tall man eloquent; his countenance gloweC
with animation, and his eye glistened will
an intelligence that made il lustrous. HI
was no longer awkward and ungainly, bu
graceful, bold, commanding.
Mr. Douglas had been quietly smoking
up to this time; but here he forgot his ci
gar, and listened with anxious attention.
When he rose to reply he appeared excited
disturbed, and his second effort seemed t,
us vastly inferior to his first. Mr.. Lincoll
had given him great task, and Mr.. Doug
had not time to answer him, even if he haC
the ability.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
The Germnns movinp.

The Detroit advertiser, of Wednesday
makes mention of n large and spirited meet
ing of German Republicans in that city,
The meeting was addressed by DR.. Douai
of Boston, and VIM. Koop, Esq, editor o
the New York Democrat, in most excellent
speeches. The meeting was not of polit
ical character, and the speeches were moro
philosophical than political. The Chicago
nomination, however was incidentally re
ferrcd to by the speakers, and determine
tion expressed to support them cordially
though not their first choice, and such is tn,
unanimous determination of the German
Republicans of the city, as well as many o
the most patriotic and intelligent German
Democrats. The meeting was pleasan
gathering of thinking men, aud passed Of
with the utmost harmony and good feeling
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
slavery and Snakes.

Tho following is one of Lincoln's illus
trations in his late speech at New Haven
Speaking of the rights and wrongs of sa-
very, he said:
"The other policy is ohe that squares
with the idea that slavery is wrong. Now
| don't wish to be misunderstood, nor to
leave a gap down to be misrepresented even.
1 don't say we ought to attack it where it
exists. To me it seems that if we were to
form government anew, in view of the
actual presence of slavery, we should find
it necessary to frame just such government
as our forefathers did; giving to the slave
holder the entire control where the system
is established, while the people possessed
the power to restrain it from going outside
those limits Appause. From the nc
cessities of the case we should be compelled
to form just such government as our
blessed fathers gave us; and surely if they
have so made it, that adds another reason
why we should let slavery alone where it ex-
lists.
"If | saw venomous serpent crawling
in the road, man would say | might seize
the nearest stick and Kill It,; but if | found
that snake in bed with my children, tina;
would be another question. Laughter.
might hurt the children more than the
snake, and the snake might bite them
Laughter and long applause. Much moro
if found it in bed with my neighbor's chill.
dren, and had bound myself by solemn
compact not to meddIe with his children
under any circumstances, it would become
me to let that particular mode of killing
the gentleman alone. Great laughter. l.
But if there is bed newly made up, t.
which the children are to be taken, and i
is proposed to take batch of young snakes
and put them there with them, take it nc
man would say there was question how
ought to decide. Prolonged applause anc
cheers.
"That is just the easel Tho New Terri
tories are the newly-made bed to which ou
children are to 20, and it lies with tho Ma
ton to say whether they shall have thC
snakes mixed up with them or not. 1
does seem as if there could not be mucl
hesitation as TO what our policy should be-
II Applause.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
A New Illustrated Weekly.
TNe Messender q PictoriaE.

We have at great expense, also secured the artisca
cuts representing of those reflects Our patrons
trust will appreciate our efforts to please and instruct
Messenger Of last neck.
Certainly, the labors Of that artist must
have been tremendous, and powerful to be-
hold" to have brought forth such vast
work of genius in so short a time! Oh
Leslie, and Harperl hide your heads, give
us no more illustrations while this artist re.
mains in our midst.
Witness the genius and labor in the
heading Of the article, no one but BEAN
himself would ever thought to "please and
instruct his patrons" by cutting the letters
from one of "Costar's Rat Exterrninators." !"
The next illustration is not quite so legi-
bic; by the sense it is supposed to be a
Buck, but from the we'll known character
of the artist one would suppose it to be a
little dog!
The next cut is one whose name is not
given, but generally taken for the man who
received $4,000, and the way he looked
when examined by Messrs. Covode q Co.
The spread eagle all will understand, It's
characteristic of the institution that spread
it before its patrons, and needs no comment.
But the greatest labor and artistical ge-
MUS is shown in the next, pointed cut,
POINTED at both ends) and forcibly reminds
one of the snecdote of famous painter,
who, after almost as much labor and expense
succeeded in producing work Of art, but
was unable to supply it with name: call
ing in his friends the matter was left to
their decision. One said twas church :
another ga horse;" two however, united in
calling it "a bear;" whereupon the artist
wrote underneath, "this is Bear"
A part of the next talent of the artis
may be found by consulting "Horu & Lem
on's" advertisement. But there is one la
Dor which is not so readily recognized, an'
as the artist neglected to write underneath
''this is bear" his patrons whom he woul'
"please and instruct" are left in ignoranc
of the point of the cut. Connected wit
this illustration he says
For the benefit of those Of readers who may NJ
understand what pressed whisky is, will explain.
is kind Of drink which peculiar TO that section
the country at that day extensively manufacture
in those parts where and hogs plenty and VOC
scarce. 1t had powerful working qualities"
Well, certainly, the editors capacity
''please and instruct are without a para
lei in this country. What consummat
knowledge of the subject of his remarks !
Where is the man who could so perfect
illustrate without the aid Of cuts) the sui
ject of "pressed whiskyl and, if we migt
be allowed to ask: did the artist acquir
his splendid abilities in distillery Pm
slur on the distillery. That it had apOWei
fui woYking qualities" no one can lopgc
doubt; and the main question now is: WI
It to these Qudlities that the artist was a
lowed 10 receive and retain $4,000 for Ii
purpose of "working" Lecompton through
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01


The sacred side h gaining in the conflict ofustee
Observation-Disclosures.
"uuited on the sacred side Of Freedom ard Reform
CHAsEl
ArR-" We're Band Of Freemen."
Hol yo men Of every station.
Join with us for Reformation,
And for Freedom Cor the Nation,
We're for Freedom and Reform.
CnoRus: Wore band of freemen,
We're band Of freemen,
We're n band Of freemen,
We're for Freedom and Reform
On the "sacred side" forever,
Well sustain oppression" never,
But we'll fight for 'justice" ever,
Wore for Freedom and Reform.
Wen dry up disunion screechers,
Aud wipe out the slave-code teachers,
And cashier the slave trade preachers,
Wore for Freedom and Reform.
We will oust the treasury robbers,
And the host of hireling fobbers,
And the horde of "live-oak iobbers,"
We're for Freedom and Reform.
With "Old Abe to 90 before us,
And the flag of Freedom o'er us,
We will shout the sounding chorus,
We're for Freedom and Reform.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01

Ez The Memphis Bulletin thinks that
the Charleston Convention was the most un-
fortunate body that ever met. In every
thing it failed except in one-it developed
the utter and hopeless demoralization of the
Democratic party. For the first time in
their lives each component part looked the
other straight aud full in the face, and, like
the smitten enemies in Byron's dream,
they died Of their mutual hideousness. -
Louisville Journal.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
RepubIican Wigwam

The Republicans of Fremont, feeling
that the present campaign was to be live
one, concluded that they must have place
in which to hold meetings, and resolved to
build R wigwam. No sooner thought Of
than done. A sufficient amount of money
was at once subscribed to construct it, and
under the superintendent of WIN. HERB
sTER-a wide-awake Republican-and in
three days time it was completed in first
rate style The building is 81 feet wide
and 81 feet deep, so constructed that it will
comfortably seat 900 persons, and in case o.
crowd, will bold at least eight hundred
A good fence, built of rails, encloses the
building in front. A neat pole about 81
feet high, was raised, at the top of which
gracefully floats the ''starspaDgled banner
the ensign of freedom and the terror o
ltyrants.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
The voice of the PeopIe.

From every quarter of the North, East
and West, and many portions Of the South
the people are rejoicing greatly at the nom,
nations Of Lincoln and Hamlin. We have
yet to hear Of a Republican who is dissat
isfed or opposed to the gallant and worthy
standard bearers Of the Flag Of Freedom
as il is borne aIoft by men who Jamestown
themselves worthy TO be honored by the
highest Office in the gift of the people Of
the Union.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
The Homessead BIiI.

The Democratic Senate has again reject
ed the excellent Homestead Bill Of the
House, and substituted its own miserable
abortion Of a land graduation bill. Every
Democratic member, except Mr.. Rice, Of
Minnesota, voted to thrust out the House
bill. No Homestead Law can be expected
this session. The pro-slayery Democratic
Senate has no compassion for the pioneer
settlers Of the West.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
REDUCTION in PRICE!
Campaign Journal |!

Now IS The Time to Su6scri6ei
From and after this week, we will send
the Fremont JOURNAL until the 10th Of
November next, for the low price of Fifty
Cents. Payment in all cases to be made
at the time of subscribing.
Every person getting up club of ten
subscribers, with IS, shall receive a copy
gratis. Names and money can be sent by
mail. Address
q ISAAC N. KELLER.
Fremont, Ohio, June 1860.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01

In accordance with the suggestion above made the Re-
pubcans Of Sandusy county requested TO meet at
the WIewkM in Fremont, Saturday, the 9th day of
June att O'Clock, NJ to appoint four Delegates to at
tend the State Convention to be held at Columbus
18th day OF June next And aso to take such other
ton may be necessary for thorough and efficient
ganizstion throughout the county for the coming Pres
DENTAL campaign.
By order of the Central Committee.
PHILLIPS, GEO. NJ TILLOTsON,
WIN. COLBY, C. G.. SANFORD,
J. NJ. KELLER, Committee.
Fremont May 25, 1860.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
saIe Of Real Estate.
N ri THE Il ~ TWENTY. .THIRp DAY or

By order Of Court
IN THE TWENTY THIRD DAY OF
June at one O'Clock in the afternoon the door OF
the Court House. in the of Femsnb viii be sold to
the highest bidder the following real estate as the pro-
lperty of Major Mcintyre, minor, TO wits
The equal undivided tenth part ofhfty three acres
the part OF the northwest quarter Of section
number twenty four township number AVE- range number
seventeen and undivided fourth part Oeghteen
acres Of land of the north part of the part OF the
half Of the north west quarter OF the same seeton
townsbip and range above mentioned excepting
thereof owned by l.. W. II. Chambern, all situate in
Sandusky county, Ohio.
TERMS OF SALR0ne third cash down, one third m one
year and third In two years, deferred pay ~ te DO
secured by mortgage the premises
WILLIAM v. MCINTYRE,
Nav 29 1850 Guardian Of Major Mcintyre.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
From the Auburn Daily Advertiser.

81 LOVE My CoUSrRY MORE THAN ]
LOVE Ny PARrT,"-so said Hannibal
Hamlin, when the Democratic party re,
pealed the Missouri Compromise and re-
opened the agitation of the Slavery ques-
ton; aud thereupon resigned his position
as Chairman of the Committee on Com,
merce in the Senate, and gave in his adhe-
sion to the Republican movement.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01

The SAcRED RIeHTs OF MANI AL
exander Hamilton's first political speech,
occur these eloquent words: "The sacred
rights OF man are not to be rummaged fol
among old parehmeDts, or musty records
they are written as with sunbeam in the
whole volume Of human nature, by the
hand Of Divinity itself, and can never be
erased or obscured by mortal power.p
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01

The New York Independent Of last week
places the names of Lincoln and Hamlin at
the head Of It's columns, and promises to
give them hearty support for tho Presi-
dency and Vice Presidency.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
IOAAO N. hBL LII
Fremont, Ohio, June l 1860.

We hope the Republicans throughout
the county will bear in mind that the
County Convention to appoint delegates to
the State Convention will be held at the
Republican WTgwGm, in Fremont, on Sat
urday of next week, June 9. Now is the
time for work.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01
Choice Brands Flour,
AT THE OLD
Aw." Dn

CrOghan Mills Flour store
UALETTE d CO., offer at wholesale
and RETAIL their extra superhns, and double extra
Cr0ghan Mills brands ofour. Also OrabAni, buohHheat'
aud Rye four Corn meal, Feed, &c go .
The HIGHEST market price Ia Cash viii be paid for the
best qualities Of Red and White wheat eit az moore
Vaetts MIL IN Bsville, where grinding will be done
for eus,omers and work warrented satisfactory.
ists left al the Store viii be taken TO the mill ground
and the e together with all purchases, delivered any
where in town without extra charge.
Fremont, Jan. 10, 1860. N y
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-06-01

BRIDeE Blown DowE.--A severe hurri-
cane swept over the Rock Island region, H.,
Sunday evening, destroying in its course
the railroad bridge that spanned Rock River,
on the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad.
Nothing but the piers left standing. The
structure was 1880 feet in length, and it
will cost $4,000 to repair it.