Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-03-30
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says.
"Matthew Brayton has again been capti-
vated and taken prisoner, not by fred
skim" but-what dye think ?-by n mis-
chievous "Crow" He was married on Mon
day last to Miss ELLEN KRoH of Seneca
township. The time for which he was bound
to his Indian wife expired by limitation, on
the | 3th inst.
The Tiffinitos have bought grounds for
Cemetery, of its location and beauty the
Tribune speaks:
at is about mile and quarter from
town and is accessible either by the Rock
Creek or the South Greenfield road. 1t is a
very desirable location, being beautiful
ascent from Rock creek, running off in all
directions into beautiful slopes, ridges and
hollows, which are susceptible of the high
est ornamentation. The nature of the
ground is admirably adapted to the purpose,
il being dry, sandy, and full of round peb-
bles. The grounds are already staked off
into lots, avenues and carriage ways and
soon the lots will be offered for SALE"
The Findlay Jefersonian of the 18th
states that while Mr.. Powell, residing some
eleven miles west of Findlay, was engaged
in driving a hog from his enclosure, last
week, a stick rebounding, struck him in the
eye, putting it out
The Ottawa Democrat, of the 18th,
says:
"Mr Cleves Walers, an old resident of
Danbury township, Ottawa county, was
drowned in the bay, on the Sandusky side,
on last Monday night. His body was reco-
vered and sent homo to his family on Tues
day. He leaves wife and two children.
We believe Mr.. Walers was about forty
years of age"
The revival in the churches at Urbana
still continues. Upwards of 400 persons
have within the past few months united
themselves with the people of God.
That humane institution, called the Chain
Gang, has lately been established in our
neighboring town of Norwalk. The Re
Jaector of the 9th says:
"On Tuesday last, two prisoners, having
been sentenced to the chan-gang, were
brought out of their snug quarters in the
Jail and set to work upon the street cross
ling near the Court House. This was a
new thing, and of course an eager crowd
gathered about to see the spstem inaugura.
ted. Well, the two poor fellows felt theiI
punishment pretty severely we thought, but
put the best face upon the matter possible
We feel confident, that, though the pro.
ceeding may not accord with the feeling;
of those sentenced to this labor, still it vii
be better for all concerned, that they should
be thus employed than that they should be
confined in the Jail"
The Ottawa Democratof the oath, learns
that:
"The watchman in Mr.. Wells Mill, a
Benton, Ottowa county, was assassinateC
while on duty, Monday night of last week
by three persons in disguise. The name O
the murdered man the Democrat did no
learn. Three Of the employees are suspected
and will probably undergo an examination
S. w. Owen, of Bellevue, is now re
ceiving by express, his Spring stock Ofgoods
beautiful new styles for the ladies, whicl
they are invited to call and see. He isnov
located in Chapman's new Stone Block.
D. Squire, of Clyde, is also receiving hi
Spring stock of goods, to which he invite
the attention of The citizens of Clyde an,
vicinity.
The Sandusky Register says: "a CORES
pondent from Yermilion furnishes us wit
the particulars of miracle which occurre,
near that place short time since. 1t ma
be true, but it sounds like spiritual re
nance:
A little over four years ago blacksmith
living at Cherry Tree Corners, about fou
miles from Vormillion was severely kicke,
by horse while shoeng the animal Sine
that time and until very recently, the MAJ
has been unable to walk step or leave hi
chair without assistance. Abouttwo month
since, the blacksmith, whose name is VIII
lard, had dream or vision, directing hin
to be baptized by immersion at time anC
place designated, if he desired TO be cure,
of his malady. Mr. w. stated the circum
stance to his family and neighbors, declar
ing his determination to strictly compl
with the requirements of his vision. H
expressed the utmost confidence in his res
toratiou. The affair created consderabl
excitement in the neighborhood, and be
came the principal topic of conversation 70
miles around. On the appointed day, tn
22d of the present month, several hundre'
people gathered at a point on Chappe
Creek, where the ceremony was to tax
place. Mr.. Willard arrived punctual t
the hour and was taken from his carriage +
the bank of the stream. Two clergyme
, were present but both refused TO officiatC
having no confidence in the so-ealled visio
: of the blacksmith. Two acquaintance {
Mr.. Willard expressed their willingness
assist in the solemn rite, and taking tn
sick man in their arms they walked int
the water. He was immersed in the usus
: manner, and when he arose to his feet h
cried in a loud voice: "Glory to God l tol
you so! I told you it would cure me. A
that was required was faith" DC. Mr.. Wi
lard then walked unattended from the wa
: ter and received the hearty congratulation