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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-10

Mr.. Covode spoke to Mass Meeting in
Rochester, N. Y, on the evening of the
Sd, and from the american, we make the
following extract:
"Mr. Covode then went on to give de-
scription of the means used to corrupt Con-
gress. General Burns, of Ohio, went first
bought by the promise Of marshalship,
and then by restoration Of his son to the
postoffice at Keokuk, Iowa. Mr.. Cox, of
the same State, went to ruin next--bought
by something else. The history of Mr..
Covodes investigation showed that the OBJ
ject was accomplished not only By means Of
Office, but by direct payments of money
He related tho history of the BEAN case
and the connection of Bean with Judge
Hall, of Ohio, member of Congress who
went over to the Lecomptonits on the very
day when certain check for several thou
sand dollars was dated-the which check
was found in the bank at New York where
it was cashed, with the name of the man in
whose favor it was drawn erased so thor
oughly that not letter of it could be deci-
phered, Some members who backed down
were provided for by Judgeshps, Others by
foreign missions, others by contracts, and the
sons and relatives of others were provided
for in various ways"
Mr.. Covodo was glad to be able to say
that, notwithstanding all the buying Of
members of Congress in that memorable
contest about Lccompton, not one Republi,
can succumbed, while the administration
got as many Douglasites as it chose to pur-
chase. The money was paid, the votes were
obtained, but nobody could tell how much
each man got for his share, nor who paid
it to them.
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Douglas i'm chicago.

We have already noticed the sale of tho
Chicago Times, the Douglas organ, to c..
H. Mccormick, and its union with the Her.
aid, the old Administration paper. Tho
united paper gives a sort of support to
Douglas, but strong intimations are thrown
out that different course is in view. A
Chicago correspondent Of the N. Y. World
says:
That the late publishers and editor havo
been wise in the course they have taken no
one can doubt, while it shows with great
conclusivenes, the little hope they entertain
of the success of their favorte in the great
battle for tho Presidency. Had they be-
lieved Mr.. Douglas chances good no money
could have induced sale.
What the purposes Of its new proprietors
are, is as yet only matter of surmise, but
l do not consider myself far from tho truth
when say, that in one month, the new con-
solidation will be strong supporter of tho
Breckenridge and Lane electoral ticket.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-10
Ono of Them.

The Plymouth Advertiser thus puts out
ono of the reports of great gains to the
Douglas camp;
In one small village in Huron county,
forty-two Republicans have joined the Doug
las club.-Bucyrus Forum.
Not so fast, Mr. Forum; now don't
When in Bucyrus, on Monday last we learned
the authority upon which the above boast
was said to have been inserted in the Forum
and Immediately pronounced it unfounded
in anything but the imagination of the au-
thor.
Upon arriving at home, we met the gen.
tleman referred TO as authority, and he un-
equivocally denied, in the presence of a
number of gentlemen, that he had ever
made any such statement Plymouth Ado
We have scarcely doubt but ninety
nino out of hundred Of the reports of
great gains are of the same stripe. Douglas
editors are practicing on the marvellous
trying to see which one will get farthest
away from the Enthusiastically Register.
We advise Republicans, when the Doug
las men make boasts of gaining converts to
their quattersovereignty.slaye-code party,
to make them give the names. We war
rant that every time they will fail Of estab-
fishing their statements. The whole stock
in trade of the Douglas mon is humbug
and deception. Here is
Another one.
The North Fairfield Gazette thus dispos-
es of Douglas accession in Huron county
awe are authorized to pronounce the story
published in the Experiment several weeks
since, about ESQ. Ketchum, of Ripley town
ship, Huron county, having left the Repub-
lican party and avowed himself Douglas
man, false in every particular. Douglas
men must be hard run for converts, when
they have TO manufacture their cases."
The Douglas converts are no doubt all
"men in buekram," Of this same sort,
whenever they are so located in the reports
as to bo reached.
More of the Same Sort.
The reports Of accessions to the Douglas
camp from the Republican army are no
doubt all, or nearly all bogus. The Detroit
Advertiser thus puts its, foot upon those
originated by the Free Prsss in regard to
such accessions in Michigan. "Nearly every
day il repeats the uBmitgated falsehood
that there are large accessions TO tho dough
face party in Michigan. We tell our Re.
publican friends abroad that these stories
are not true. They are manufactured Tor
effect out Of whole cloth. q
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How Inc rrennurr !. Robbed.

We have several times referred 10 one Of
the appliances made use Of by the Admin
istration to pass the Lecompton measure
through the House, and the completely
which NJ. P. BEAN, editor Of the Messss-
ger, had in tho transaction--he received
$4,000 Of the money. And thisis only one
of the many instances in which the public
Treasury has been robbed, by men hired to
do base and unlawful deeds. From an ar
ticle in the New York Post we clip the
following:
"As specimen Of this mode Of carrying on the gov
ernment will quote few paragraphs from the testimo
ny taken last winter before committee OF Congress- Of
which Mr. Covode, OF Pennsylvania chairman. The
question before the committee allow was the Le
compton constitution carried through the House Of Rep
rssentatvesi" Cornelius weddell Of Albany, the noto-
rous agent Of the President In negotiating the result
the witness After examination In which he
abshes very clearly that the end achieved his dis
bursemeut of large amount Of money. according to
the testimony Of Mr. BEAN, OF 6nsksl Of gOlf page
1881 Mr. Train up all by the following eomprehens-
i've interrogatory which Mr. Wendell quite as
Complementary to wit;
"By Mr.. Train;
"Question-The amount Of Il is that you swear you
expended thirty dollars and upwards upon three
men-BEAN, Hay and Walker-to carry this bill Qhe
Lecompon), not knowing how that money was TO be
pended whom they to influence, or In what manner
money to be brought to bear to effect the
age Of the billl
'"Answer-Yes, air; not knowing or caring how the
money was to be expended. desired after the money
left my hands, to know any thing aboutt (Pglo3)
"ogestion-ad you no idea to what use it was to be
put conversation to how 1t might be used effect
uallyi
HAnswer-I do not know that had might have
had Ihave paid larger than that without ask
| ing any question as TO what became oft.
| hQuestion-You expected 1t would be used in some
particular wayl
"Answer.-Iexpeetedit it would be used to accomplish
the end.
"QuestionIs strikes me that money would hardly have
been paid without definite object purpose to be
accomplished with the money!
"Answer:-The object was accomplished and the mon
ey paid.
] "By Mr.. Train:
"Q1estion-But the money was paid before the object
was accomplished. was It noti
"Answer-I think some Of It paid before the bill
passed"
This same $4,000 Bean is now engaged
in teaching the Democracy Of Sandusky
county that Douglas, traitor to his former
principles his firmest friends and to the
people of the North, is the most fit man to
place at the head Of the government. Such
teachings are as untrue as Douglas whole
political career and as obnoxious as the Le-
compton Constitution.
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The Late State Elcctiou..

On the second of August the North Car
olina election was held. Ellis, Brecken-
ridge candidate for Governor, was elected
by from 1000 to 10000 majority. Both
branches of the Legislature arc Democratic,
but by reduced majorities.
On the 9th the Kentucky State election
come off, Clerk of the State Court of APP
peals was the only State officer to elect
Gen. Leslie Combs, the Bell candidate, is
elected by at least 10000 majority. The
Democrats loose about $4,000 votes, thus
rendering it almost certain that Bell and
Everett will carry the State. Tho votes
for the Douglas candidate were "few and
far between" and come under the head Of
cattering.
A State election was also held IN Missou-
ri on Monday last for Governor, Legislature
and members Of Congress. Returns favor
the election of G. F. jackson (Douglas) for
Governor, but it is not certain as Orr (oppo.
sition) is running him close.
In the St. Louis District, Blair, the Re-
publican candidate for Congress, is elected
for the long term by 1885 majority. For
the short term, Barrett, (Breckinridge) is
elected over Blair by l46 majority. This
result was brought about by the Knownoth-
ings, largo majority of whom voted fol
Barrett, they having no candidate of thei
own for the short term.
In the second District, Rollins (Opposi
tion) is elected to Congress- Democratic
loss.
A State election was held in Alabams
on the Same day; also in Texas and Arkan
sas. From the two former States we have
no returns, but the latter is sreported to have
given Johnson, Breckinridgc candidate fol
Governor, about 10000 majority.
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He has pretty much overcome his mobhef
tongue, and uses vory good language.
On Saturday evening last he gave some
account Of bis life, both as bond and free
man; also detailed TO some extent bis priva-
tions and suffefings. He had but little to
say Of bis oppressors, and thus manifested
in this respect the spirit Of Christ whose
follower he processes to be. Sabbath NOR
ming he preached in the Baptist church and
in the evening at the Methodist Church, in
both eases with great acceptance. He vas
a Baptist preacher before he left slavery,
and since be became free has been studying
most Of the time for the ministry. Hesup-
ports himself mainly by his own labor
saving wood, &c, but sometimes receives
contributions where he breaches or lectures.
He is now connected with the school at
Oberin. A collection amounting to be-
tween six and seven dollars was taken for
him here. Considering nll the circumstau-
ces, he certainly manifests an unusual
amount Of talent and perseverance, very
much more than large numbers Of those
who by our law are not bound TO respect
any rights he may claim.
The weather the last few days has been
as hot as it generally gets in this country,
Thermometer yesterday and day before
marked 95 and 90 respectively, in the shade.
One change has occurred lately among
our business men. Mr.. j. B. Stark has sold
his stock Of Groceries to Mr.. w. w. Wales
Mr.. Wales, it will be remembered, had bis
leg broken by the falling Of the balcony of
the West House at Sandusky some two,
months since. His friends will be glad to-
learn that he is improving, and able to get
about on crutches.
Our produce market is more active
Wheat sells at 81 for red and 81 ,04 to 81, ,o6
for white. Messrs. Crockett q Co., and Mr.,
R. L. Chase are the principal buyers.
Our Wide-Awakes have lately furnished
themselves with some instruments to make
martial musc--so that after this they hope
to be able to "mark time"
Our Douglas friends have lately become
quite spirited in the way of organizing, and
from their appearance on parade, one would
think the "spirits" from theinferna regions
had been called into service, and accepted
the call However, we are in favor of great
freedom, and suppose our Democratic
friends will claim the privilege of "acting
out natur."
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The TIffln Gathering.


The meeting at Tifin on the lst was a
perfect sumner. Seldom has there been in
Northern Ohio such concourse of people
assembled. The numbers, as variously es-
timated, were from 10000 to 10000. The
enthusiasm for Lincoln and Hamlin rose
even above tho mercury, and that stood at
900 in the shade. Tho Wide Awakes of
Tiffin, Sandu9ky, Findlay, Fostoria, Buoy
rus, Clyde, Fremont and other towns turned
out by hundreds. 1t was emphatically an
army with banners. Tho bone and snew
Of the country are enlisted in our cause, and
arc determined to elect "Honest Old Abe,
and Hamlin too," to command the Ship of
State. Speeches we're made by Cassius
NJ. Clay, John Sherman, J. M. Ashley, Gov.
Dennison, J. NJ. Root, John Carey, and
others, to tho vast multitudes. In the eve
ming there were several speeches and a
splendid torch-light procession, of not less
than 1000 torches.
The Republicans of Seneca are thorough
ly organized and they are determined to give
rousing vote, and rout out locofocoism
from all their Offices. They can do it if
they will.
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oorREsPorrDENoE
RolLEnsvILLr, Aur. 4. 1850


DIED, Aug. /, 1850, in Madison town.
ship, Saudusky County, JoHN FLoRENoE-
farmer-aged 90 years. He was from the
State, Of New York, had lived for many
years in Madison township and was much
respected by all.
Mr.. FLORENCE had q cancer come on the
back Of his right hand some years ago.
He had it cut out, but il returned, when it
was treated with various caustics; but with
out any permanent benefit. He went to
Norwalk, Ohio, TO consult DR.. Baker an
old surgeon, who advised him to have hi;
hand amputated below the elbow; which
operation was performed by DR.. Babcock
Of Norwalk, about tho middle of last April
The gland under his right arm was some
enlarged when the operation was performed
and in six or seven weeks the cancer broke
out again, and soon be was completely
helpless. He suffered a great deal of pair
and for weeks had to take morphine ant
chloroform every two hours.
l have been sixteen years in the practice
of medicine, and have never seen such {
case as this; or known person to suffer al
much as he did since the middle of MAY
last. Yours &C., C. T.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-10


Mr. Hickman in his late scathing speech
in Philadelphia says that Mr.. Harris Of IL
linois "shed tears of anguish" over Douglas
desertion Of bis Anti-Lccompton friends in
his support Of the English bill and that
Broderick rcbuked Douglas for his aban-
donment ofpriuciplc.
Tho Chicago Press and Tribune learns
from good authority the circumstances Of
the interview between Douglas and Brod-
erick, when the latter administered the
scathing rcbuke TO the former for his pro-
posed baseness. We quote from that pa
per as follews:
"On the Sabbath before tho final vote on
the bill, a meeting Of Anti-Lecompton Dem
ocrals Of both houses was held at the rooms
Of Senator Broderick, to consult upon what
course it was advisable to take in the emer-
gency A number of the weaker brethren,
including Senator Douglas, advised concili.
ating the South by accepting the English
Bill. Only four or five held out against it.
Among those were Broderick Of California,
and Harris of Illinois. Mr.. Douglas mani
tested willingness to yield, and the gal
liant Harris "shed tears Of anguish and
gave utterance to his despair" Mr. Brod-
erick rose solemnly to his feet, and pointing
his finger directly toward Mr.. Douglas, and
fastening his keen flashing eye upon him
said, "Yow can vote for the English su6Sti-
tute yfyou sOili;; but should you do so, as
sure as there is God of truth and justice
in Heaven, apiU denounce you upon the
floor of the Senate for having traitorously
deserted principle and sold yourself to the
Administration" This, we are informed,
was tho language to which Mr.. Hickman
made allusion, and the use Of which, by Mr..
Broderick, saved Douglas from following his
own craven desire to surrender"
That rebuke, very probably was what
sealed the mouth Of Douglas in the Senate,
so that he could not raise his voice in eulo-
gy of his friend Broderick or in denunciation
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-08-10
GREEN SPR1Nes, Aug. !

FRIEND KEELER:-The news here is at
quite discount; the weather is too unac-
countable warm to talk politics even.-
Though, Notwithstanding, the Shaken De-
mocracy attempted to get up a Douglas NEE
ting here last night, but it was a small af-
far-more Republicans present than Dem
ocrats. G. S. Click, Esq, addressed the
meeting. l was not present, but under
stood that be was interrupted occasionly by
prominent Breckinridgc man, who has
challenged the Esq. to discuss at some fu-
ture time the merits of the two rival Dem
ocratc candidates for the Presidency.
The Republicans are all alive here, and
have organized Club of about 70 men,
bers, of young men, styled "The Green
Spring Rail Splitters," and would have been
out in their uniform at the late Convention
in Tifin, but were disappointed in not get
ting their caps, &c.
1t is a general time of health, and every
thing is moving on in the right direction.
Yours, &c, One of tho
GRAIL SPLITTERS."
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Great EmbezzIement in Cincinnati.

Great excitement has been caused among
commercial men in Cincinnati, by the an
nouncement that G.. H. McDougal, junior
partner Of the firm of West d McDougal
commission merchants, and grocers, had alb
seconded, with w. T. Montague, bookkeeper
for tho firm taking with him $4,000 mostly
in gold. Mr.. West, the senior partner, on
his return from business trip to Indiana,
found the books in inexplicable confusion
and at once proceeded to look for Mr.. Nc
Dougal who was absent from the Store
The latter, apprised by the bookkeeper oi
Vests return, at once fed with his wife
whilst Montague remained to despatch the
baggage, and then followed. The whole
party were found to havo fed northward
but although tolegraphic dispatches were
sent in all directions, no further clue has
been found. A reward Of 81 900 has beer
offered for their arrest. The money was
raised in very summary manner by fraud
sales and drafts made against shipments OF
bacon and molasses. Most of the paper was
converted into gold. Tho description of the
fugitives is thus given: .
CHARLES H. MeDoUGAL, man OF about 80 years O
age feet inches high weighs about 40 pounds IL o
light oomplexion dark hair and eyes little round shoul
dered and slightly peck marked Hia wife is with him
She IL Ahout feet inches high, With dark hair rather
good looking and very gay.
WM T. MONTAGUE is rs years Of age, s feet inches
high weighs i2s pounds has dark hair and eyes and
about the month. They had With them tSo trunks
Of new sole leather the other covered with canvass Nc
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couNrY CoNvENTTON.

Tomorrow, Saturday, at o'clock in the
afternoon, the Republicans Of Sandusky
County will meet at the wigwam, in Fre-
mont, to select is delegates to attend the
Congressional Convention for the IXth Dist
rict, which will be held at Forest, on Tues
day next. 1t is desirable that as full a turn
out as can be had at this busy season oI
the year will be made.
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Sale of Real Estate.

By order Of Court.
ON THE lst day of September, A. d.
~ lS60 at O'Clock In the afternoon at the door Of the
Court House, in the village Of Fremont, and county OF
Sandusky State Of Ohio will be sold to the highest bid
der the following real estate, the property of William
Beebe, deceased, to wit:
The half of the south east quarter OF section
Der twenty township number fve range number six
teen, containing eighty of land appraised at two
thousand dollars.
The southwest quarter Of the southeast quarter,
of section number twentyfour, township number FIVE,
range number SIXTEEN containing forty Of land
or less. appraised at six hundred dollars.
Also the southwest quarter Of the quarter
Of section number twentyfour, township number Eve,
range number sixteen, containing forty fland ap
praised at seven hundred and atty dollars.
Also the northwest quarter Of south east quarter of
tion number twentyfour, township number Eve, range
number sixteen, containing forty OF land
less appraised atsix hundred dollars.
TERMS OF SALE;-One third down, one third in
year. and third in two years. with interest," deferred
payments to be secured by mortgage on the premises
Z. A. BEEBE,
Administrator Of William Beebe, decd.
Fremont, August LIST, ls6o.-30w5
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speech OF John Hickman.

Let no one fail of reading the bold and
manly speech of John Hickman, Of Penn.
sylvania, on our first page. Mr.. H. has al
ways before been a Democrat, but now that
the sole and only aim of the Democratic
party is to extend slavery and commit pee
ulations on tho National Treasury, he re.
nounces it and gives his hearty support to
Lincoln and Hamlin.
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COMING out.

Among the Monroe delegates here to-
day arc three gentlemen until recently active
and influential Democrats, viz: Leander
Kibbee, formerly Democatic Alderman for
the First Ward, and, until he resigned by
hurrahiDg for Lincoln this morning, the
Democratic Committeeman for his Ward ;
Mr.. Billman, last year chosen Street Com
missioner by the Democrats; and A. Hughes
heretofore a strong Democrat, who came
out this morning for the first time. Each
put on the badge to indicate the principles
they had already determined to support,
and the candidates they relied upon 10 car
~ out those principles Toledo Blade.
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Gov. seVvardss Tour-He will Speak in
Six States.

Hundreds of thousands of people will re-
joco to read the following which we find in
the Auburn Advertiser. "In reply to inqui-
ries addressed TO US, we are authorized to
say that Mr.. Seward will meet the Republi-
cans of Michigan, on Saturday, September
lst; of Wisconsin, on Saturday, Sept. 9Th
of Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 18th. On
his return he will fill engagements already
made by calling in tho State of Illinois,
where the State Committee shall appoint,
and also at Cleveland, Ohio; Pittsburgh,
Pa, and at Fredonia and Lc Roy, NY
The day for these latter places is to be de-
termined when he shall have ascertained
the probable time required in the northwest
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THr arnnArs prsrnrIre snAM pEMoo

The GERMANS DESERVING SHAM DEMoo-
RAcY IN ScoREs.--We are informed by one
Of the proprietors Of manufacturing es-
tablishment iu this city, which employs for
ty-hve men, nearly all Of whom are Ger
mans, and who, 10 a man, have heretofore
voted the Democratic ticket--that there
arc now but three men in the whole num-
Der who have not declared for Lincoln
This is one of the significant signs of the
times. The Germans have become disgust
ed with the false and hollow-hearted pre-
tensions of the leaders of the so-called De
mocracy, and arc determined to cut loose
from the trammels Of party, and vote the
honest sentiments OF their hearts--for Lin
coln and Freedom.-O. S. Journal.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,



BenepoeHt Institution established by special End0H-
meRL for the Relief Of the Sick and dstresSed afflicted
NTH YirWlsRt and Epidemic Dseases aRd especially fer
the Cure Of Diseases offhe Sexual Organs.
MEDICINAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting Sur
Hl geon to all who apply by letter. with description
their condition, (age occupation, habits Of life, &c.
OF charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on speTmatorThGa, and other
Diseases of the Sexual Organs, and the NEW RENE
DIES employed In the Dspensay sent to the afflicted in
sealed letter envelopes free Of charge. Two three
stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, DR.. j. sKILLIN H0UGHTON, Acting Surgeon
Howard Association No. South Ninth Street. Phiadel-
phia Pa. BY order ofthe Directors.
EZRA n. HARTWELL, Prest.
GEORGE FAmoRILp, Sec'y--3Oyl.