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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
LETTER FRONI CLYDE.

CLYDE, Ohio, March "a, 1864.
DEAR JoURNALs-Having noticed quite lengthy eps-
tie in your last paper concerning exhibition eant
suppose for compliment) We don't know how 9TH
may take it, but think it grand burlesque We
don't think the fellow meant it such but in the
sructon of the article he has shown his ignorance In
the first place would say that the gentleman very
kind in offering his assistance unasked He first speaks
of the loyalty of the citizens of Cyde to show full
y the scientific way he has of expressing his sentiments
quote the following, the majority of the citizens of
this prosperous place, the best of UnOn strong
Union," 'bully for the Union"
In regard to the exhibition would say that Mr. Har
wood labored under slight mistake, in considering
all the performers pupils the Messrs Ross and
that most of them had appeared the stage before
In opinion Though uninterested the gentleman is
rather pesOna in his remarks with regard to the prnci
pal actors mentioning only part of them, for instance
he exols Miss Keatng having done the most perfect
and natural acting of the evening" while think there
other lady actors ummentiOned who did equally
we'll Next he Br. Hurd performed the best ofany
gentleman engaged We admit Mr.. Hurd did very we'll,
but think there other gentlemen not mentioned who
did equally welespecally "the returned sailor ROs)
in Luke the Laborer.
Now after the gentleman has exhausted his stock of
compliments he finishes his letter by crttcisRg the per-
ormance. The gentleman is right in stating that the
performers had but short time to memorize their parts
but he finds glaring fault with most all country
hbitions. He says they attempt the performance oftoo
long theatrical pieces. The gentleman appears to
be much annoyed by sitting from till II O'Clock, listen
ing TO what he styles an "unmitgated BORE We sup
pose NJ H. withdrew when he discovered the performance
to be such nuisance We would suggest few remarks
for the special benefit of Mr. HRrwOOd. We suppose him
to be of no ordinary talents and predict better
in his future literary undertakings but think
he had better study few ofthe English Branch
before he attempts TO entertain the public with any
more OF his howery productions. A. I. M.
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I.TrTER, FROM ROLLERsyILLE.
RoLLERsvILLE, March 26th, 1861

IOOLLEkSNlLLh- hdTCH EOill, lCO1-
Mr. KEKLER:-Permit me to occupy small
space in your paper, to reply 10 a communiea-
ton published in the Fremont Messenger Of last
week, aspersing myself and some of my neigh
bOrs. The charges made against Mr.. McDfuiels
| will leave him to answer himself Asregards
this man south of Rollersville, Wm. a. Hill, he
did make party and oyster supper for all that
wished TO attend. Ii was not made, rs stated,
for the soldiers but for all that wished TO attend
and it was known by all that participated in it
that it was to be paid for. But this correspon-
dent ''X' neglected to state that Mr.. Hill had
made another party for the soldiers, which was
free
Mr. ''X'' then goes on to say that another
man in Rollersville follows suit, sends out word
that he will give the returned soldiers party
and he gets them all there and charges them
50 piece" Mr.. ''X'' did not state that on the
18th day of March, the people of Rollersville and
vicinity gave the soldiers a free dinner and a
free dance. They danced in my hall free of
charge. By the request of the soldiers attend
ing-they setting their own time and price,
made party and oyster supper on the 9Th day
of March. BY special invitation, DIR. Thomp-
son and Lady took supper with the party. 1t
was then that the Doctor spoke to me for my
hall, stating that he wished to give the soldiers
a party. let him have the hall free of charge,
and also took care of the horses of the party
free of charge. So much for this.
Mr.. ''X" says ''these men, meaning Nc
Daniels, Hill and myself called Democrats
'Copperheads, Secesh, Traitors DC. Now,
Mr.. ''X, so far as | am concerned, you know
that you are liar, and defy you to find man
that will say that he ever heard me apply these
epithets to Democrats as a party. But | say
that you are traitor and scoundrel, for any
man that will make the false charges against his
neighbors that you uhave-representing the thing
different from what it is, and dare not sign his
true name-is a liar and coward. No man
who tells the truth is afraid to sign his name;
therefore you knew that you lied when you
wrote that dirty communicatiOn-and all liars
are traitors in the sight of God and man.
A. B. COOKE
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/ OF. LOUIS Mafcn -
A special to the Democrat from Charleston
Coles county, Illinois, says Copperheads came
| into that town to attend court yesterday with
guns concealed in wagons, and armed with pis-
tolls. Some soldiers in the court house yard
| were drawn into an affray, and a general fight
instantly occurred The county Sheriff sprang
| from the Judges stand and commenced firing a
pistol at the Union men. Major York, surgeon
| of the 54th was one of the first victims The
Union men being outnumbered at the court
house, ran to the houses and stores for arms,and
were fired upon from windows and ten to twelve
| wounded.
Col. Mitchell of the 54th regiment was badly
wounded; Oliver Saler was killed. James Good
rich VIM. Heart, T. ]. Jeffreys, and several sol
dies belonging to the 54th were wounded Sc
verely. The 54th regiment arr ived in the after
noon, formed on the courthouse square, and Mel
son Wells, the man who fired the first shot, was
instantly killed.
John Cooper,a prisoner, was shot while trying
TO escape.
Capt. Williams has some twenty prominent
secessontsts implicated in the affair under guard
at the courthouse.
Col. Mitchell had conference with Hon. O..
B. Ficklin and Judge Constable, who seemed
very anxious that steps should be taken to pre-
vent further outbreak.
CHICAGO, March 30.-A special to the Chica-
go Tribune from Mattoon, Illinois, last night,
says 400 men of the 54th Illinois Regiment
leave Charleston tonight to attack the rebels,
who are said TO be 300 strong, under command
of Sheriff John S. O'Hair, entrenched at Coli
days Mills, ten miles northeast of Charleston.
A portion of the 54th is at MattOon, that place
being threatened from Shelby and Moultrie
counties. Two companies fthe Invalid Corps,
en- route for Springfield, have been stopped at
Charleston for garrison duty. Pickets are ON
all fhe roads. In the fight on Monday four of
tke 54th and one Union citizen We're killed, and
two Union citizens were wounded. Two cop
perheads were killed and several wounded.
LATER-lI p. M.-The insurgents are said to
be threatening both Charleston and MattOona.
A reconnaissance last night discovered them for
titled u miles from Charleston. Col. True, in
command of the post here, has authentic infor-
nation that they are also in force at Copairn's
Mills, ten miles South, and at place eight
miles west of Mattoon.
Col Oaks Provost Marshal General of the
State, has arrived. The 41st Illinois has
been ordered here from Camp Yates, and 500
men have been ordered from Indianapolis.
Gen. Heintzleman is expected tonight.
Sheriff O'Hair has been joined at his rendez-
vous by the Sheriff of Edgar county, with a
band Of desperadoes.
A spy sent out by the insurgents was captured
this afternoon and confessed that large bands are
at the two places above mentioned, but refused
to give further information.
The telegraph wires East and South have
been cut.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION

WASHINGTON, March 70.
By the President of the United States of
America, a Proclamation:
WHEREAS, 1t has become necessary to define
the cases in which insurgent enemies are enti-
tied to the benefits of the Proclamation of the
President of the United States, which was made
on the 9Th day of December, 1863, and the man
ner in which they shall proceed to avail them
selves of these benefits, and
WHEREAS, The objects of that Proclamation
to suppress the insurrection and to restore the
authority of the United States and
WHEREAS, The amnesty therein proposed by
the President was offered with reference to these
objects alone, now, therefore, |, Abraham Lin
coin, President of the United States do hereby
proclaim and declare, that the said Proclamation
does not apply to the cases of persons who at
the time when they seek to obtain the benefits
thereof by taking the oath prescribed thereby,
are in the military naval or civil confinement
or custody or under bonds on parole of the
civil military or naval authorities or agents of
the United States as prisoners of war, or per-
sons detained for offences of any kind, either
before or after convictions; and that on the con-
trary it does apply only TO those persons who
being yet at large and free from any arrest, con-
fnement or duress, shall voluntarily come for
ward and take the said oath with the purpose
of restoring peace and establishing the national
nesty offered in the said proclamation, may ap-
ply TO the President for clemency like all other
offenders, and their application will receive due
consideration.
l do further declare and proclaim that the
oath presented in tie aforesaid proclamation
of the Sth of December, 1863, may be taken and
subscribed before any commissioned officer, civ
il, military or naval, in the service of the Uni
ted States, or any civil or military officer of
State or territory not in insurrectiOn, who by
the laws thereof may be qualified for admins
tering oaths. All officers who receive such
oaths are hereby authorized to give certificates
thereon to the persons respectively by whom
they are made, and such officers are hereby re-
quired TO transmit the original records of such
oaths at as early day as may be convenient to
the Department of State, where they will be de-
posted and remain in the archives of the Gov
ernment. The Secretary of State will keep a
registry thereof, and, on application, in proper
cases issue certificates of such records in the
customary form of official certificates.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this twenty
sixth day of March, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and sixty -four,
and of the independence of the United States,
the eighty-eighth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WILLIAM H. SEWARD,
Secretary of State.
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FRnM HILTnN HEAD.

NEw YORK, March 80.
Hilton Head advices of the 25th mentions an
attack made by the rebels on Jenkins Island in
a fiotilla of boats, but their plan was frustrated
by our picket boats who fired into them.
Pilatka, Fla, has been occupied by a small
detachment of our forces and small steamer
called the Sumter captured there.
A letter dated off st. Marks, Fla, March H.,
states that the Unionists of Central Florida have
organized, gone into camp, and commenced OPP
erations against the rebels by raid on the Salt
Works and capturing a rebel tax collector
They had two engagements with the rebel cav
airy beating them handsomely and capturing
ten prisoners. They lately captured three ar
my wagons 80 mules, 10 horses $50 contrabans
and destroyed and captured large amount of
rebel subsistence. Florida Union men only ask
protection, arms and ammunition from the Gov
ernment
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
FROM VIRGINIA.

New YORK, March q.
E. A. Paul writes to the Times that the rebel
Stuart had recently made an extensive arrange
ment for the destruction of the Orange and Al
exandria Railroad, but his plans were frustrated
by the promptness of the cavalry of Gen. Pleas
anton.
Col. Bryan succeeded, while watching the
movements of the rebels, in capturing over 40
of the enemy, and destroyed four rebel tanne-
ries, full of hides, four grist mills, saw-mill
and large number of RATS and boats intended
to be used by Stuart in crossing the river.
A rebel scout was captured at Ely's Ford who
was dressed in Union uniform. On being tried
by drum-head cOurt-martial, he stated that Lee
had given orders to strip all bodies of Union SOL
diers, and the only clothing the rebels had for
some time was obtained in this way.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
Fire Proof yauIt. or Room.

In the JOURNAL of last week we referred to
the necessity of fire proof vault or room be-
ing provided at the Court House, wherein the
the county Books, Records, and valuablepapers
could be placed. Within the past week per-
sons have spoken to us on the matter and SEEM
ed to manifest considerable surprise that moth
ing of that nature had been provided long ago.
If fire should occur at the Court House. the
loss to the people of this county would be ire
parable, and the individual loss to citizens
would also be large. The County Commission
ers ought to take the subject into earnest con-
sideration at an early day.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
FROM CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, March 25.
The Union State Convention was organized
at Sacramento yesterday by electing William
H. Sears chairman by Is majority over II. H.
Parks The latter was the Anti -Conness candi-
date. The whole number of votes cast was 257.
To-day the Convention unanimously adopted
a resolution praising the National Administra-
ton, declaring Mr. Lincoln the first choice for
the next President, and endorsing Conness, Hig-
by, Shannon and Cole of California, as the Con-
gressiOnal Delegation
A separate resolution in honor of the memory
of the late Rev. Thomas Starr King was adopt
ed by silent standing vote.
Delegates to the Baltimore Convention are not
yet elected.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

CONSCIENTIOUS TRADERs-NO trader who sells
goods for family consumption can claim to be
honest and conscientious who sells deleterious
article. such as is frequently sold and called
Saleratus. lie can satisfy himself without diff
ficulty as to what is pure and what is not, and
is morally bound to do so. The evidence is be-
by De Land d. Co., at Fairport, N. Y, and put
up in red papers, is pure and wholesome. Gro
GERS should always have it, and consumers
should take none other.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
We Could Not Answer.

In our last issue we mentioned the fact that
the County Commissioners had made an exam
nation of the County Treasury. The question
has been asked ''Why do not the Commissioners
make a statement of the exact condition of the
several funds and publish ii in the papers, that
the people may all see just how the finances Ot
the county stand" We could not answer the
question. 1t strikes us as proper that such a
statement should be made. Other counties
make annual exhibits of the conditions of the
several funds 1t would be satisfactory to the
people of Sandusky county.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

"Thou shalt not steal" is an axiom which no
one disputes, but which very many evade, and
seem quite willing to forget its teachings. Un-
scrupulous persons have, and are still, initiating
Herrck Aliens Gold Medal Saleratus. We
make mention of this'f fact to put all persons who
want the best article on their guard, and our ad-
vice is to buy no other, as that, in our Judge
ment, is the only article that should enter the
stomach of any one who cares for health and
good Bread or Biscuit. Most of our grocers
have it for sale. The depot is liz. Liberty ST.,
New York
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

ESCAPED. The Chattanooga Gazette says that
Col. j. F. Boyd, formerly Chief Quartermaster
of McCook's both Army Corps, who was cap
tured in Sequatchie Valley, last October, aud
refused to accept parole, arrived there last Sat
urday week. He escaped from Libby Prison
with Col Straight and others From the time
of his escape to his arrival in our lines, he was
sustained, secreted, aud guided entirely by ne
groes not seeing white man during the time.
San. Reg.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
Mans6eld,s Disnensatory

MansheId's DispensatOry says That most of
the Sarsaparilla of the shops is inert and worth
less. DR.. Aver in his writings on this drug
states that not only is it inert found in the
shops, but so also are most of the preparations
from it, or bearing its name. He shows, howev-
err that this fact arises from the use of worthless
varieties, or unskillful preparations by incom-
petent men; that the true Medicinal Sarsapa-
rilla (Sarza Smilax off, of the tropics, when
freshly gathered in the bud, is one of the most
effectual alternatives we possess. Combined
with other substances of great Alternative power,
like Iodine, Stillingia, Dock DC, it makes Ay-
er's Comp. Ext, of Sarsp., which we have rea-
son to believe is one of the most effectual reme-
dies for humors, skin diseases and for purifying
the blood which has ever yet been found by
any body.-Ba1Jor ( Ne. MercaHy.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
COpperheads Hard Up.

A blatant Copperhead in Cincinnati, named
Carter, prosecuted D. Potter d Co., proprietors
of the Commercial, for libel, and claimed $780,
900 damages. The following is the verdict of
the Jury:
The Jury were engaged in deliberation a
little over an hour, and returned a verdict for
the plaintiff with one cent damages"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

J. H. FOSTER. formerly of the Fostoria Ne'oS,
has bought the above paper, and issued his first
number. Brother Foster is good printer, and
we trust will beprospered in hisnew enterprise.
We hope he viii be successful in enlightening
the Democracy of Putnam county, showing
them the error of their ways, and by earnest
and faithful presentation of Union principles
win them to what we believe to be the truth and
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

the most gratifying character. In addition to
the capture of Fort de Russey, at previously an
nounced Admiral Porter's fleet has proceeded
up Red River, and on the 18th inst. appeared
before the rebel works of Alexandria and de-
manded their surrender. The rebels, deeming
discretion the better part of valor, surrendered
without burning gunpowder. This is an i'm
portant position, and is situate nearly halfway
between the mouth of Red River and Shreve-
port the head of navigation on that stream.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

"A T. NJ" writing from Clyde, takes ex-
ceptions to the letter of ''Harwood, in the last
weeks paper. We feel assured that no injus-
tice was intended by ''Harwood, " and hope no
ill-feeling viii grow out of the matter As "a.
T. NJ has had his say, there will be no need
Of further words in the premises.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
VENDUE.

UTILL be offered Public Sale at the residence of
w the subscriber in Sandusky township, two miles
west of Fremont and mile north of the Toll Gate
Thursday, the 7th day of April, 1864,
commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ the following described
property to witt
One Mare, two year old Colts, one fresh Mich Cow
and others that will be fresh in the course of month
head of young Cattle, Is head of Hogs, two horse
sled single sleigh, set of Blacksmit's Tools Fan
ming Mill, PlOw, 1 1CultvatOr, Shovel Plows set
Harness, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and other
articles too numerous to mention
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of S3 and under, Cash;
all over SO, nine months credit will be given
Good security will be required. JACOB o. BOWLUS
Sandusky Tp, April l, 1S64s
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

MILWAUKEE, March 30.-The Union Conven-
ton for choosing delegates to the Baltimore Con-
vention, met at Madison at II o'clock. Ex-Gov.
Salomon was Presidedt. Among the delegates
chosen are Ex-Gov Salomon, Ex-Gov. Randall
and Hon. J. F. Potter. Resolutions were adopt
ed eulogizing President Lincoln and favoring
his denomination. The Convention was perfect
ly harmonious throughout. The delegates are
unanimous for Lincoln
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
The Pacific RaiIFOad.

President Lincoln, as empowered by Con-
gress. has designated and established the point
at which the Pacific railroad and telegraph line
is TO be fixed on the western boundary line of
the State of Iowa. 1t is to be east of, and oppo-
site to the east line of section ten, east of the
sixth principle meridian in the Territory of
hraska
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

MAINE Town -Kittery-Union
majority 226. ElliOt-Union majority Co.
York-this is an old Democratic stronghold, one
Of the darkest places in the county; but the Cop
perheads were defeated, horse, foot, and dra-
goons. The Union majority for Moderator-the
Selectmen, Assessors, DC, 63; for Treasurer
Town Agent School Committee, and Overseers
of the Poor. the Union majority ranged from l26
10 I63. Well done, Old York;"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

SOLDIERS VoTE ALLOWED. -Weare informed
that the Court has decided to allow the soldiers
vote in Ottawa county. This elects w. B.
Sloan, Esq, and the entire Union ticket for the
county Good for Ottawa. Since the results
arc experienced, it il easy TO see why some peo-
ole were opposed TO the law allowing soldiers to
vote. San. Reg.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01

Specializing on the coming Presidential cleo
ton, writer in the New York Post makes the
Union vote 23S. Opposition in New Jersey and
Kentucky, Is; doubtful in Missouri, IL; while
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North
and South Carolina, Texas and part Of Virginia,
in all SO electoral votes, casino vote. Neeessa-
nv TO a choice if the entire electoral vote is
counted, Ig1; necessary if only majority of
those voting is required, IS4,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-04-01
FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, March 25.-The enemy being report
ed in force near Union City, Tennessee, yester-
day morning, Gen. Brayman with force of
1900 men and battery of artillery, proceeded
by Railroad to within miles of Union City,
when they learned that Col. Hawkins, with 400
of 7th Tenn. Cavalry, had surrendered at IL A.
NJ, after three times repulsing the rebels, who
numbered about :, 900. The men were all arm
ed and equipped and had recently been paid for
over a year s services. The enemy burned what
was combustible about the Notifications and
marched off with their prisoners.
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Post Office Discontinued.

Owing to the resignation of the Postmaster,
N. Engler and the inexpediency of the office,
the Postmaster General has discontinued the
Postofice at West Fremont, Sandusky Co., o.
All mail matter hereafter sent to that office, will
be retained at Fremont. Our subscribers at the
West Fremont Post Office viii please call at our
office and give directions in regard to their