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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

The New York Evening Pests Washing
ton correspondent says that General Lane
has, in several interviews with the President
discussed his plans, and that in conversa-
ton with General Mcclellan, the command
er-in-chief thus addressed him:
"Suppose you tind no Union sentiments
whatever where you goG" "Then replied
Lane, 81 will take good care TO leave no
rebel sentiment bebing me. If Missouri,
Arkansas, and the Indian country will not
come peaceably under the laws of the
Government, my plan is to make them a
wilderness. l would give the traitors TWEEN
ty-four hours to choose between exile and
death. Sir, if l can't do BETTER I will kill
off the white traitors, and give their lands
to the loyal black menr' The friends of
Lane assert that, upon hearing this reply,
Mcclellan laughed heartily, abi said =
"You must work out your own plans. Go
your way, and see to it that no rebel sets
his foot in Kansas"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
NIaI.Ing !. Easy 20 rhem.

Inc Chlcago ItnsS says;
"Whilea southern army might surrender to a
northern army led by .cOmmapder of known
conservative politics, it never would surrender
to an army led by Carl SchurS. Let us, then,
have no more aboltionists as generals. /" ISL t
II this journal is right, the southern ar
my is really very hard to suit, Up to the
present time we have had scarcely any but
commanders of "known Conservative poll
tics" sent against tho rebels, and YET, OK
cept at Hatteras and in Missouri, they have
invariably refused 10 surrender. Would it
not, perhaps, be wise 10 try them with "an
abolition Generaln OF twof II could do no
possible harm, for il the Southern army"
refused to surrender on the score Of distaste-
fulpolities, doubtless an abolition General"
would at least give them tho opportunity to
tightly y. Evsning Post.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Gen. HaIlecI1 putting ON his spurs.

BY a 81. Louis dispatch of the Gath, it
scsrns that Gen. HalIsck 10 his attempts to
collect assessments upon the ST. Louis Sc
cessiouists for the support Of Unionrefugees,
has already been compelled to take the bit
in his teeth and assume to be boss and all
hands. One Of the secessionsts, Samuel
EngIer, prominent merchant, refused to
pay his assessment. Thcfeupon his prop.
erty was seized to be sold to satisf y the
amount. Mr.. Engler sued out writ Of
attachment 10 take the properly from The
Provost Marshal. General. Thereupon Gen.
Halleck issued an order directing that, Mr..
EDgler should 30 forthwith taken outside
Of bis department and not return within
the same on pain Of being punished accord
iug to martial law, He declares martial
law TO exist in ST. Louis and promises to
arrest any person, whatsoever his rank or
may be, who attOmpts to prevent
the execution Of any order issued from his
The first thing Gen. Hal
leck knows he will DO as far along as ever
Gen. Fremont vas,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Coffee Growing In Illinois.

The resources of our State appear to be
without limit. Not only are We producing
our own syrup and sugar, and are likely to
produce our own cotton, but it has been
demonstrated to a certainty that coffee can
be grown in Illinois,
Mr.. George R. Hoffman, of bingham
county, last year raised t,Oo bushels of coffee,
nearly identical with the Rio coffee. His
seed was sent to-him three years ago from
Australia. 1t is unproductve the FIRST year,
bearing little the second year, and is most
productive tho third season. At his esti
mate, thirty bushels can Be grovn per acre
The plant has every appearance Of hardi
ness and adaptability TO Illinois soil
Many farmers in Mr.. HoFman's vicinity will
plant it the coming season.
The Southern rebellion may be the means
of proving to tho world that tho West is
capable ofsupplying the country with all il
needs 10 the way of substAntials, as we'll as
the condiments and Injuries Of life. II Chic
ago Journal. -
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

SIeNrIcANr VoTE.--In tho House on
the goth, Mr.. Allen, Democrat, Of Ohio,
offered a resolution "that, in tho judgment
Of this House, no part Of the appropriated
now or hearafter made, nor Of taxes now or
hereafter to be laid by Congress, shall be
used in or applied to the prosecution OF the
war for the emancipation Of slaves in tho
slayeholding states Of the Union" ~ o."
Mr.. Blake, Of Ohio, promptly moved to
lay the resolution on the table. and it was
laid on the table, yeas Oh, nays 81. Among
the nays were all the Ohio Democrats pres
ent. q,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
French sympathy with England.

The Press, the most respectable London
organ of the Tory party in England, has the
subioined remarkable statement:
In order to show how groundless were
the suspicious of the Capinet of Washing
ton that the British Government was desir-
Gus of intervening in favor Of the Seeding
States, the Premier made known to Mr..
Adams that so carly as June the French
Government proposed 10 our Government
10 recognize the Independence of the Con-
federdte States IA proposal which was made
through NJ. Fould); and that, both then
aud since, our Government had refused to
take any such course--al although the indus
trial interests of this country, as Of France,
we're entirely in favor of such measure,
and the very origin Of tho United States
would have debarred the Cabinet of Wash
iogton from taking exception to such pol
icy on the part of England
1t is also reported that the Emperor of
the French sent the British Government
1000 pair of snow.shoes for the use Of the
troops which are now crossing the Atlantic
on their way to Canada, ethan which (says
a Liverpool paper nothing could be moro
considerate or friendly"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
ATribute to governor DonnisOn.

Governor Tod Of Ohio, in his recent in
augural address, pays the following tribute
to his immediate predecessor 10 the gubcr-
national chair. 1t is as creditablo to the
head and heart Of the new Governor as it is
just to the old one:
"Governor DeDnison has devoted himself
TO the duties of the executive office with
zeal and energy few men arc capable of;
aud with an integrity of purpose worthy Of
the highest commendation. In his efforts
to discharge the onerous, delicate and re.
sponsibile duties of his office during the
most critical period in the history Of our
State, he has never fer a moment consulted
his case, nor even his health; but has been
constantly found at his post Of duty. He
has richly won for himself what all public
men should seek alone to win, the pleasing
commendation of his constituents, of well
done, good aud faithful servant.p
Governor Tod being democrat and
Governor Dennisou Republican the par
agraph shows how completely the war has
oblitoratcd old party prejudices and distinc-
tions.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Tho 72d, 57h aud 55th Roglments.

Tho 72d, 57th aud 55th Regiments.
The 72d Regiment, Colonel RALPH P,
BucKLAND, left Camp CroghAn, in this vii.
lage last Friday afternoon, the soldiers all
in fine spirits. They reached Camp Chase
the next day afternoon, They will remain
at Camp Chase for the present to be per-
fccted in discipline.
The 57th, Col. MUNOEN, formed at Camp
Vance, Findlay, went to Camp Chase the
day previous.
The 55th, Col. JOHN c. LEE, formed at
Camp Mcclellan, Norwalk, left that place
Saturday noon for Grafton, Va. They made
a speedy run, reaching Bellair, on the Ohio
River at IL that night. The 55th numbers
$50 men, and is so perfected in drill that
they have been sent into active service at
once, without tarryiug in a Camp of instruc,
ton. From the signs of the times We shall
soon expect to hear that the 55th have had
an engagement with the rebels. We be-
believe they are we'll ofFiccred. We know
tho soldiers are bravo and true. May thcir
valor win for them the victory; and may
God shield and preserve them in the hour
Of mortal combat.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

A correspondent Of a Cincinnati journal,
in the course Of his remarks about matters
and things in the Southwest, says:
One item about tho rebels. Tho physi-
elan Of Rossean's--I disremember the doe
tors name---hasin his possession brand
which has been used 70 mark suspicious
men 10 tho rebel army Numbers Of Ger
mans and Irishmsn, TO his own knowledge,
have been branded with it.a The iron is
heated, aodthe GA. (CoBfoderate Army,)
burnt on sotno part Of their body. The
purpose Is 10 detectthem should they desert.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31


We had week or more of fine sleighing
Monday evening commenced raining, and
Tuesday afternoon still raining. Fog very
dense. Slcighing used up. High water
anticipated.
Wednesday morning the rain abated.-
The river banks full; the water completely
submerging the Fair, Grounds, lately occu-
pied by the I'D Reg. The fences still re,
main firm. 1t has raiued and showed some
during the day. Evening coolor
Thursday, tho river is very high and still
rising. Families adjoining the river below
the bridge are moving out or going upstairs
going 10 and from their houses in boats
No serious damage will be done unless the
water advances a foot higher. The ice is
firmly blocked just below the bridge. The
weather was cold freezing hard last night
Moderate and thawing to day.
Between II and o'clock to-day the wa
ter has fallen little.
This (Friday) morning, the water is fou
inches higher than yesterday. The wealth
er is beautiful and spripg.Iike.J =
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

General George H. Thomas, tho senior
Union General engaged in the late battle,
is anativs Of Virginia, and is one Of those
loyal officers in the regular army from the
seeeeded States who resisted the machina-
tions Of tho rebels He graduated at West
Point IN 1886, with the rank Of brevet Sec
ond Lieutenant OF Infantry. In 1850 he
was, appointed instructor Of artillery and
cavalry, which position held at the breaking
out Of the present rebellion, when ho was
appointed Brigadier Genearl Of Volunteers,
and placed in charge Of division in Gen.
Patteyson's command on theupper Potomac.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Kentucky Speculation about .what Ne1t1,

If now Gems. Thomas and Scheopf with
Col. Munson's brigade, will cross tho Cum.
berland at the earliest possible moment, and
push down into Tennessee via Albany, they
can take possession of the East Tennessee
and Virginia Railroad, and cut off all com
munication between the forces in Virginia
and in West Tennessee, while those now at
Columbus and Bowling Green will have all
to do they can possibly want to keep their
intrenchments. If Boyle's brigade should
join the others, they might, after taking the
railroad, smove west upon Nashville and
take it, with forco enough TO hold it against
any attack LOUISVILLE Democrat
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
special NotIcs-To Consumpfivcs.

The advertiser having tsea rqstsTeafe hselth u vy
few weeks by syerJ dmpe remedy after having suffered
several years With ievore lung seesloh and that dfead
disease consnmpton-ia Anzsouu 70 make known 70 hib
fellow sufferers the means Of cure. t5 l.ta
To al who desire It, he viii send copy Of The preseEr
ton usst free OF olarge with the pisr
ing aad using the same which shey Will Hnd srnr craa
for coSsuNrrIoE, AsrHxA, BRoSeHrrIs, &c. The cniy
object Of the advertiser IN sending Tire prestrpton 4 %
benefit the Afflicted and spread Information which he
ceves 20 be Invaluable and he hopes every sufferer VII
try his remedy, as II viii cost them nothing and may
prove a blessing -.
Parties wishing the prescription viii please addresS
REv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
42mo3 williamsburg, Kings County, n. =.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Cleveland and Toledo II. R. (NOrthern
DIvistOn,l


The Toledo Blade learns that there has
been an arrangement made between the
Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Company
and tho Sandusky people, whereby the lat
ter consent to tho abandonment of tho line
west Of that city on condition that the
Railroad Company will soon run through
trains between Toledo and Cleveland, val
Clyde and Sandusky over the Sandusky
and Dayton Road, with the expectation
that new line shall bo constructed BY the
O. d.. t. Co. between SandnsEy and Fre-
mont. 1a Fso-+ +.rs..
The Blade is a little premature ia its
statement. Such A. proposition is under
consideration by the @. d T. and s. D. d
G. Railroads and the other parties interest.
ed, and there are some hopes that such an
arrangement will be made, but there are
several points yet TO be disposed Of before
the affair can be considered settled. The
arrangement will be good one il IL can be
carried out, and We hope twill bo.-2 Clsvs
Herald. zla. tae2 .as .as,s.a ,,,s ,,,..,.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
IRehel Losn nt so,nAr.e,.

New YoRK, Jan, 2s.-The Richmond
Dispatch Of Friday states that Gen. Crit
tenden was badly wounded and is 10 full
retreat on Knoxville. 1t admits the rebel
loss to be 500 killed and wounded at Mil
Springs '-sl 'Hss'ti
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

what the late Colonel croghan thouGht
alsof the Wor. NV .Af
Tho Cleveland Herald says: "
or readers vill romemberthas dc fsb-
el'coICnel CfoghOn was captured by Our
forces some weeks since on the Ksnsyha,
that he soon died from bis wounds, but Boz
forc dying expressed rcgretto General Bon.
ham for the part be had been forced to take
in the war Wo have now from tho nara.
tive Of Captain Sprague delivered on the
evening of the 18th, at Saudusky, another
proof of Croghan's regret Capt. Spraguc
in speaking Of his capture and journey to
Richmond, said
Lieut.. Col. Croghan, who was in com
mand of tho party, Twas son Of Col. Crog.
han of Fort Stephenson memory. One day
as We were riding together, took occasion
10 speak to him of the war. | said to him
that in, tho section ofcountry whore camo
from, they bad been taught 10 revere the
name ofyour father II isa mystery to me
how you came TO occupy the position in
which | find you-fghtipg against the flag
which your father so much honored Col.
Croghan was silent for, a time when he re-
Piled: "This Is the most unholy war the
earth has ever known If there was ever a
war concocted and set on foot by the devils
iu hell, this is it. wish il was over and
were out Of it," And have do doubt he
spoke the truthful convictions Of bisihears.
Poor Oroghan, the war is not over, but he
"is out of it." filing traitors grave.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Cnplure 81 7Oedar Wevo.

% The rebels report tho capture, BY the I'm
ion forcas, Of Cedar Keys on the vest side
of FlofidaE 1t is a place of some impor-
tauce, and is the south western tarminus Of
the Florida lRailfosd. 9adioo farasoa'
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

Miss Lucy Cupps, living in B., IL
linois, recently gave birth te three fine
looking male children. That's having The
Ascpps With syapgsancO, says the Spring
fed Republican uasa ai.Il'
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Time TnbIc.
OUR ADYERTIsERs.
=" y. that in ths ,cOrid 'OoniS rise,

MH't READ rHR NEWS and ADvEETisx %
Fremont Lima and Union Railroad Notice.
Notice for Election Of two School Directors.
The great cause of human misery.
Removal of Buckland & Everett Law Office.
Sheriff 8 Sales
Advertised Letter List.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

BosroN, Jan a. Letters from Hopdur-
as Of Dec, 18th, state that unprecedented
rains had fallen, flooding PORTIONS Of the
country, drowning 400 or 500 persons and
causing great destruction Of property.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

ENGLISH AMI SLAvERF PRorEsT. The
British and Foreign Anli-Slayery Society
have addressed letter to Lord PalmeFston
in favor of peace. They protest against
war With The United States on the ground
that il wonld virtually be war in defense
Of SlaVeFy.Si = .fte
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

I'D Reg.) and Miss AARTHA j. BowLAsp, of Bsllville
On the 2ad iy Rev. b Bushnell, Nm KBfE, (72d Reg)
and Miss MARY Low.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

We are Informed, on good authority, that
after all Il is probable that Mr.. wIipE of
Ohio will be reelected 10 The place ia the
y. $, Senate which he has allied for %
many years. It seems that the conbaa-
ton against him in Ohio proves weaker
than its authors supposed. Many members
Of the Legislature, who have been counted
among bis opponents, now declare that
they will vote for 20 other candidate; and
altogether there Is great reason 10 hope
that he will continue TO represent. Ohioin
the Senate. We rcjOioea heartily at this
intelligence Mr. WRde's reiirement 10 pfi-
yate lneat the present juneture would be
great calamity 10 tho coBntry. & q i4ss
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

a. THR WrNHKRm RUsstAl- From st. Pc
tersbuig, weleafn that the winter has Au,
in with unusual severity, and thea NeEp >
frozen over so as 10 permit free insde. "A
movement IS on foot 10 start a limo Of steaIn
.zledges to 40 on the ice from So Paaerl-
burg TO CrOestndt forming 3 regular alins
for tbe conveyance Of goods and paasahgdfs
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Gun Stocks.

rMcGEE d H9YsEs hayc eonpleted an
order for $4,000 musket stocks for the ars-
enal at Springfield, Mass, and have an or
der for $4,000 additional.
J. H. MoARLE & Co., have also contract.
cd and delivered about the same quantity,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31
Tncidents of prIII spribr.

- \ x ~
m this village on Monday evening, EDWARD, 600 Q
Capt GEo. n. Tyler, aged is months.
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wAgsoFs NEuRAIeI4 KIsS never fails 70 cure
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For sale 81 ali DruEriah and dealers IN Mstlcintf
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Fremont journal.

f..t y q ~ n ----sss~s~------l Z w 8A IT -
ISAAC N, KELLER, EniTon AsD PporRirron-
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-31

The JovRSAI is Published every Friday morn
ing. Office, in Bueklands lllOOk. third story
Fremont, Sanduslry county. Ohio.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-05-08
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

CAIao. May 5. Refugees from Mem.
phis bring the news Of the occupation of
Baton Rouge by the Federal troops, and
the passage up the river of the Union gun
boats, and lha. General Buffers army
hal landed at New Orleans.
Immense amounts Of Cotton were dis
covered and seized.
The Union citizens had held a mass
meeting, which was attended by large
num'er. who INDUCED in the most en-
lhusas'ic demonstrations of Joy. Ac.
cording to our informant thoio was but
little opposition made to our gunbools in
coming up the river.
Al Baton Rouge a few rcbol troops,
lately enrolled, were stationed, WHO fled
on the approach of the Federal fleet.