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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
.An Absurd Plan.

So says the New York Leader, and so
say other conservative Democrat journals
which are fearful that the Corning -Valland-
igham Conference Washington will lead
to n reconstruction Of the Democratic party
as il existed previous to the Charleston
Convention. That is what the people be-
lieve. The conclusion is unavoidable, for
the cloven foot appeared in the resolution
and in the presence Of the notorious Vail
andigham. With what prentence to truth
can the Atlas d. Argus, and its followers,
affirm that the purpose Of this meeting was
other than the organization of a party oD
the old basis-Slayery being the chief cor
nerstone?
"Oh, no." say the conspiators; ooh, no; !;
it is not polite to draw party lines. We
want great UDion-savng, Conservative
National, Democratic party. That is what
we wish to organize"
"But what about Vallandigham! What
about the cloven footl''
"Oh, that is Republican lie. We want
no party lines. We are for great Nation
al, Union, Democratic party"
as Vallandigham to lead itG What
about that and the resolutions in substance
declaring for the perpetuity Of the institution
of Slavoryp
"Tbat is Republican lie. We want to
form great National Union Democratic
party"-and so the conspiraters 90 on, ans
wering the Leader and their hesitating
Democratic friends who are not willing TO
be sold with sky-rendering clamor about
the Union and conservatism Theirs is
the weakest Of all weak devices. They
seem to be blinded in their eagerness to re-
construct party and do not appear to know
that the cloven foot is in sight below the
rags of their beggarly covering. Very
strange notions they entertain of couserva
tism, these pairiots-as any one may seC
who will run through the files of the Alta!
& Argus for year past.
1t is impossible to restore the Democratic
parlyto power upon platform disconnect-
ed from Slavery. The party relies upon its
devotion to Slavery for all its success in the
future, for it is very we'll known that sue
cess depends on its ability to rally the ex-
tremists in the South to its aid, with the
help Of VallaDdigham, on a pro-Slavery
platform. 1t has already been declared to
them, through vallandigbam, who is an ex-
treme pro-Slavery man, that if they will
join forces with the conspiators, all projects
for emancipation shall beopposed, aud that
not even the plan suggested by the Presi-
dent shall be entertained. The Union men
in the South who may think well of the
project for the emancipation of slaves by
the States which Slavery exists are 10 be
put down by this Great National, Conser
vative, Union, Democratic party, and Sla
very established forever Is not this wha
t the Washington conference declared though
D Vallandigham when it made opposition I,
the Presidents plan doctrine Of the pro
posed creed
Can this dead body live again, clothed
in its old grab? Let those who fought al
f Pea Ridge, at Doneson and at Corinth ans
wer. Shall we again place Slavery in pow.
er? Not until the memory of the great re.
bellion fades from the memories of men,
Buffalo Commercial.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
Az. snn.hIne and IIeaIlh.

A New York merchant noticed, in the
progress Of years, that each successive book
keeper gradually lost his health, and finally
died of consumption, however vigorous and
robust he was on entering his service. AT
length it occurred to him that the little
rear room where the books wero kept
opened in back yard, and was so surround
cd by high walls that no sunshine came
into it from one years end to another. An
upper room, well lighted, was Immediately
prepared, and his clerks had uniform good
health ever after. A familiar case to gen
eral readers is derived from medical works
where an entire English family became i'll,
and all remedies seemed to fail of their u.s.
ual results, when accidentally, window
glass Of the family room was broken in cold
weather. 1t was not repaired, and forth
with there was r marked improvement in
the health of the inmates. The physician
at one traced the connection, discontinued
his medicines, and ordered that the window
pane should not be replaced.
A French lady became i'll. Tho most
eminent physicians Of her time were called
in, but failed to restore her. AT length
Dupeytren, the Napoleon Of physic, was
consulted. He noticed that she lived in a
dim room, into which the sun never shone !;
the house being situated in one of the mar
row streets, or rather lanes Of Paris, He
at once ordered more airy or cheerful
apartments, and all her complaints vanish
cd. The lungs of dog become tubercula-
ted (consumptive) in few weeks, if kept
confined in dark celler. The most com
mon plant grows spindly, palo and scrag-
Cling, if no sunlight falls upon it. The
gratest medical names in France, of the
last century regarded sunshine and pure air
as equal agents in restoring and maintain
ing health. From these facts, which can.
not be disputed, the most common mint
should conclude that cellars, and rooms oil
the northern side of buildings, or apart
ments into which the sun does not immedi
ately shine, should never be occupied a:
family rooms or chambers, or as libraries
or studies. Such apartments are only fl
for storage, or purposes which never require
persons to remain in them over few min.
utes at time. And every intelligent and
humane parent will arrange that the fam
lily room and the chambers shall be the
most commodious, lightest and bright
apartments in his dwelling.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
Rebel GemeraIs.

The Rebel Generals have had hard time
of it during the war. Garnett was killed
at Carrick's Ford; Burton and Bee were
killed at Manassas; Zolicoffer was killed
at Fishing Creek; McCullocb, Mcintosh
and Slack were killed at Pea Ridge; A.
Sidney johnson was killed at Pittsbure
Landing; P. st. George Cook killed him.
self at Richmond; Tighlman was captured
at Fort Henry; Buckner was captured al
Fort Donelson; Bushrod Johnson was cap
tured with Buckner, and violating his pa
role, escaped, and is now reporte killed a
Pittsburg Landing; Mackall, CAN'T anC
Walker were taken at Island 10; Floy,
and PILLOW are suspended in disgrace, TO
running away from Fort Donelson; Twigg:
Fauntleroy, Jackson and Bonham resigned
Grayson died.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
ANGELS Of mercy

A letter from Pittsburgh Landing states
that such is the term applied to the Sani-
tary Committees, physicians and nurses, by
the brave soldiers whose wounds have been
dressed and sad condition cared for by the
good Samaritans who flocked to the scene
of distress from ali portions Of the West
AT one time there were over twenty steam
boats at the landing bearing people yieius
with each other iu doing good. The woun
ded and sick have all been removed 10 vel
prepared Hospitals or their homes, and Gen
tialleck has telegraphed that nothing mor'
need be sent to Pittsburg Landing
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
A Sick Rebel.

A letter found in one Of the Confederate
mail bags at the New Madrid surrender,
from Colonel to the Hon. A. M. Gentry,
Of Texas, indulges in tho following dispair-
ing allusious to the Rebel cause:
l tell you, Colonel, that there is no use
in further resistance. We have neither the
men nor the means to carry on the war;
Our troops are utterly demoralized and
heartsick and homesick. My regiment has
not been paid a cent in five months, and to-
day /, who you know am worth, in ordinary
times, one hundred thousand dollars, am
obliged to borrow the price Of the postage
on this letter. How can men be expected
10 fight under such circumstancesi
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
The Politics Of Gen. sigeI.

We have been under the impression
that Gen. Sigel, had formerly been Dem
ocrat, and have hitherto spoken of him un-
der that impression. In his case we have
acted just as we have in reference to all our
commanding officers, we have not been in
Auenced in our uttcrances, with reference
to them, one way or the other, by the fact
of their having been Republicans or Demo
Gratis. But in the case Of Gen. Sigel, i
would seem by the following which we cil
from the New York Tribune Of Saturday
that his politics had been mistaken:
A correspondent assures us that we have
done Gen. Sigel injustice in assigning him
to tho Democratic party. He calls himself
a Republican, and has always acted with
the Republican party, being too good and
consistent Democrat to have anything to
do with those who only call themselves by
name, the principles of which they don't
understand, or don't believe in. OF course,
knowing this now, we honor him all the
more as a man, but not a whit more as a
brave soldier. We never inquired, and we
never cared for his politics, appreciating
and thankful for his military skill, his ex
traordinary bravery, and his answering
fidelity to his adopted country.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
GneriIIaa to be Hunr.

An order from Gen. Halleck, dated at
St. Louis on the 18th ult., says:
evidence has been received at these
headquarters that Major General Sterling
Price has issued commissions or licenses to
certain bandits in this State autherizing
them to raise guerilla forces for tho pur-
pose Of plumber and maauding. Gen.
Price ought to know that such course is
contrary 10 the rules Of civilized warfare,
aud that every man who enlisss in such an
organization foffeits his life and becomes
an outlaw All persons are hereby warn
ed that if fthey join any guerrilla band they
will not, II ifcaptured, be treated as ordinary
prisoners Of war, but will be hung as rob
bers and murderers Their lives shall atone
for tho barbarity Of their General"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
Increase of Proc RIacIks.

A correspondent Of the Evening Post
speaking of the increase Of free blacks in
Maryland, gives the solution by saying that
for the last forty years, and more especially
in the last twenty, slave men have sought
out free colored women for wives, for the
reason that their progeny is free, as il fol
lows the mother, according to the maxim
Of the Roman law. This is gradua
emancipation which is being worked oul
by the blacks themselves.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25

GENERAL HALLEcK A WAe.- Gen. HAL
leck was lately guilty Of giving expression
to the following bon mot. "Colonel Wy
man, the commandant or Rolla, on being
ordered by General Curtis to join him with
his regiment, telegraphed to St. Louis for
instruction as to what he should do with his
post as there was no one there 10 relieve
him Of his command. In reply 10 his mes
sage General Halleck sent him tho follow
ing: stick The post in the ground and
90 on.'n
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
A slavehOlder's word for emancipation.

Shareholders Word for Emancipation
An influential stakeholder in Sedala Mis-
souri,, writes to the St. Louis Democrdt:-
'1s it strange that a change should come
over the spirit Of our dreamr How intense
ly pro-slavery our people have been we all
know. Every candidate for Office, however
high or low, had to swear eternal and un-
dying love and veneratiou for the South
and the more entense was his love and de-
votion for the 'nigger' the more certain his
chances of promotion, especially if he had
none himself, but was simply actuated by
purely disinterested benevolence in taking
care of his neighbor's who, poor souls, were
not competent to take care oftheir own prop
erty. But, Messrs. Editors, new era is
about to dawn upon the future of Missouri.
Then let the loyal, unconditional Union
men Of the state prepare TO meet the issue.
THIS question Of gradual emancipation IN
Missouri must be met-nlstst be discussed.
If slavery is the blessing that its friends
claim surely nothing need be feared from
linvestigaton--from discussion.
i "Let us have full ticket for all state
officers, and, if possible, call upon our friends
Everywhere TO bring out their candidates for
the legislature. Let the question be fully
Submitted to the voters Of Missouri next
August. There is no time to be lost
Our Constitution prohibits emancipation
If our people were unanimous for it we
would have to call convention and change
our constitution. Then let the question at
once be started, and let us know where wo
stand. In the immense sacrifice of frater-
nal blood, not hostile gun has been fred
in any of the states where slavery does not
exist This speaks volumes for our cause.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25

The Springfield, Mass, Republican learns
from high authority that Gen. Hunter, the
new commander Of the Southern Depart
ment of South Carolina aud Georgia, is
ready and will assume the responsibility Of
enrolling in tho Federal army all loyal citi-
zens Of all portions Of the invaded territory,
sOhefksr white or Hack.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25

The FATALITY AMONG OUR OFFIcERs AT
PITTsBURG LANDMG.-A dispatch to tho
st. Louis Democrat says:
Rebel prisoners say they had orders to
kill as many many Of our officers as possible.
Their officers fought in disguise, ours in
their uniforms, which was the cause of their
being distinguished and SO many of them
killed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
OHIO COLLEGE OF TRADE
~ 40, I72 Summit Street,

TOLEDO, OHIO
This College is designed to afford THOROUGH COM
MERCIAL EDUCATION, and bring Young Men into an
acquaintance with knowledge ofthe Practical Details Of
Business well Counting House duties Forfurther
particulars address, u GREGORY, Pres't,
Sept 6, 1861. 35y1 TOLEDO, o.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25

Columbus, KY, has been left in de
fenceless condition since the rebels ran away
from it bag and baggage, but is to be SC
no longer. Sixty cannon are being mount
ed there by direction of Gen Strong, and
in short time it will be as formidable q
position for the rebels to contend against
as they so long held to contend with.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25

YoRKTowN.-Yorktown is situated on
the right bank of the York river, seventy
miles from Richmond. 1t is an old town
settled in 1908, and now has about fift,
houses, 1t was the theater Of one Of Tho
most important events in American history
the surrender of Lord CORVALLIS to Gen
eral Washington, which occurred on the 9th
Of October, 1881. The rebels arc reported
to have erected strong fortifcatiops along
the river banks; the works at Gloucester
Point, opposite Yorktown, are represented
particularly to be very formidable.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
Roberts q sheldon.

Manufacturers Copper Tn and SheetIron Ware, and
Dealers in Stoves Agricultural Implements Stoves Rags
Wool Hides, Sheep-pelts Old Copper Old Stoves, &C.
All sorts OF genuine Yankee Notions. Peasc's Brci
Bloek, No. l, Fremont, Ohio. May 20, 1854.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25

aThere, now" cried little girl, while
rummaging a drawer in a bureau, "there,
now, grandpa has gone TO Heaven without
his speotacles."
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-04-25
@. n. NIcCULLOCH,

N .-su
Drugs, Medicine, Dye-Stuffs, Glass, Paints,
Oils, Books, Stationery, Glass Ware, &C., &c.
No. 8, Buckland Block, Fremont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-24
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

HEApoUARTERs ARMY OF THE Potomac
Dec 23.-A flag Of truce crossed the Kappa
hammock this afternoon with a communication
for Gen. Lee, the purport Of which has not
been made public, bat probably relates to
some refugees who are anxious to come within
the lines, and other unin1portant matters.
Richmond papers Of yesterday and to-day
have found their way here The Examiner
says the losses in Gen. ?. Hills division on
the 18th was 2ll killed, l,494 wounded and
At missing. This division was confronted by
Franklin left, and consisted Of six brigades,
with artillery. More than half the Confeder-
ate loss occurred in this division
Intelligence from below on the Rappahan.
mock is to the effect that the Confederate4
have considerably strengthened their forces
near Port Royal, and that the Confederate g,
maintains a contraband communication With
their Northern friends, via the Potomac and
Mattox Greek: crossing the Peninsula and
Rappahannock at Leeds, ABOUT forty miles be-
low this point.
No shots have been exchanged With tho
Confederates for several days, The river
pickets maintain friendly disposition To-
wards each other.
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PUNISHED (DATLy} By
EDG K SNOW DEN, IL.
~ OFFICE-No. 104 King street, over
Stone 5. formerly French s. Book Store.
CONGRESS-. The President transmitted to

CONGRESS. The President transmitted to
the Senate, yesterday, the report of Hon. Rev
erdy johnson in relation to his action as Com
missioner at New Orleans. Mr. Lane, Of
Kansas, gade notice of bill to provide for the
organization Of two hundred negro regiments.
The matter of chartering Of transports tor Gen.
Banks expedition was referred to select com
mittee, with Instructions also to investigate
generally as to the chartering and employment
of transports. The resolution Of Mr.. Sauls
bury in relation to the sending Of troops into
Delaware at the time of the State election was
further discussed, but no vote taken. The
General Bankrupt bill was amended: and the
Senate adjourned 70 the first Monday in Janu-
ary.
In the House, Mr. Pendleton, as question
Of privilege: claimed that the protest against
the indemnity bill, presented by him yester-
day, should have been entered upon the jour
nal. The Speaker overruiei the question and
was sustained by the Eouse-yeas Il, nays %.
The bill giving the franking privilege to the
Assessors OF the Internal Tax was rejected
The Committee On tie Judiciary we're instruct
ed TO investigate certain facts in relation to the
alleged want Of loyalty Of J. {. G. Kennedy,
Superintendent Of the Census Bureau. The
bill to improve the organization Of the cavalry
forces was passed. The House then went into
Committee of the y hole, and finally adjourned
70 the 5th Of January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-24
President Lincoln's Address.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WAsHINGToN, December.22, IS62.


To the 41n'v Of the Potomac:-I have Just
read your Commanding Generals preliminary
report of the battle of Fredericksburg AL
though you were not successful, the attempt
was not an error nor the failure other than
an accident The courage with which you, in
an open field, maintained the contest against
an entrenched foe and the consummate skill and
success with which you crossed and re-crossed
the river, in face Of he enemy, show that you
possess all the qualities Of a great army, which
will yet give victory to the cause of the
country and Of popular government. Condol~
ing with the mourners for the dead and sym
pathizing with the severely wounded, CON
gratulate you that the number Of both is com
paratively so small
tender to you, officers and soldies, ths
thanks Of the nation. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-24
GEN. BURNSIDE'S REPORT.

HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
Dec 23.-My Gen. H. " Halzech, General
m- Chig:-ln my report to You Of the 10th
inst, the number of our wounded was stated
at almost nine thousand, and the rumber re-
ce;ving hospital treatment as sixteen hundred
and thirty
Both Of these statements are wrong. On
the authority Of Dr. Letterman, our Medical
Director, I learn that the whole number Of our
wounded is between six and seven thousand.
About one half are receiving treatment in hos
pitfalls. 4. E. BURNSIDE,
Maj. Gen Conad g Army Potomac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-24
Battle Of Eredericksb burg.
Southern Accounts.

(Soutlern Accounts.
The Richmond papers contain tull accounts
Of the battle Of Fredericksburg, and all claim a
great victory, with loss in killed: wounded
and missing variously estimated at from 2, 900
to 5000 They set down the>Eederal loss at
not less than 10, 900 in killed wounded and miss
ing. The Dispatch declares it to have been
''the greatest battle ever fought on this con-
tincnt.
Capt. H. Lord King, son Of T. Butler King
and aid to Gen McIaws, was killed during the
battle
This Is the tenth pitched battle in which
General Lee has commanded, within less than
six months. and in all of them he has bean
victorious.
The damage done by the bombarduent Of
Fredericksburg is estimated at s250,000.
Brompton, the elegant mansion Of John H.
Marye, was we'll nigh destroyed. There are
some fifty cannon bal! holes through the par
lor alone
After the Federals evacuated the city We
found large numbers Of guns. knapsacks, hay
ersacks- crackers, salt pork and at least one
hundred thousand rounds Of good cartridges.
Gen. Stonewall Jackson, who many almost be-
lieye leads charmed life, had very narrow
escape. He was watching the battle, and
standing at the time near an oak tree, when q
bullet struck not more than two inches above
his head.
After the severe wound Of Gen Gregg was
received he sent for Gen. Jackson, with whom
he had long interview. When twas announ-
ced that the wound was considered mortal. be
reouested one Of his aids TO send several mes
sages to different friends in South Carolina. a.
Among others was enc to Gov. Pickens, which
was reported to Us as follows: Tell Governor
Pickens, If I am TO die at this time, yield my
life cheerfully, fighting for the Independence Of
South Carolina.
On the lett, where the fighting was intensely
severe, the brigade of South CaroIinians, COM
manded by Gen. Kershaw, suffered heavily
The Sd regiment of South Carolina Volunteers
was nearly annihilated. In the earl part Of
the engagement their colonel, lieutenant colo
mel and major, were all wounded, and the com
mand devolved upon the senior captain, who
was killed in fifteen minutes after assuming
command. His place was supplied by the
second senior captain, and he too, fell mortally
wounded IL a very short time.
The complete official return Of the Union
losses in the late battle at Fredericksburg foot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-24
LATER FROM NORTH CAROLINA.

New York, Dec. %. Richmond papers Of
+ba oOth received here, contain further partic-
Wars of the war in North Carolina. The Ex-
.n,iner saws that the Confederate forces at
Goldsboro on Wednesday evening, 18th inst,
were about II, 900 strong, and that reinforce
ments were hourly arriving. General Smith
was represented to be sanguine of success, and
+ was renorted that General Lee had tele-
pranhed him that he could spare, if necessary,
$4,000 men.
A later dispatch to the North Carolina
Standard states that the Confederates have
disappeared south OF Goldsboro
Mr.. Adams has just transmitted to the
president of the Royal National Life Boat In
stitution. by the direction Of Presldent L1n-
co]n the sum of one hundred pounds, (say
6ve hundred dollars, as donation to its gen
oro, finds and also about one hundred and
f{tv dollars more to be distributed among the
craIr of one Of the boats which went to the re-
lief Of the Ann E. Hooper which was wrecked
m tho british coast some months ago.
The conservatives are jubilant over the re-
ten+ion ofSecretaries Blair and Seward S''''7
its considered defeat Of the radicals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-24

The complete official return Of the Union
losses in the late battle at Fredericksburg foot
up in killed. wounded and missing, to 1881,
divided as follows: