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The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08
Sorts.
Time on the jump-Leap year.
bod pIaoa 70 rat ont or The

Time on the Jump-Leap year.
A bad place to get out at-The
elbow.
A land of Cain-A sugar planta-
ton.
A very narrow aperture-The
"crack" of whip.
lis said that the washerwomen
are getting Up a wiring.
A gay Spiritualirt may be called a
happy medium.
What is the most dangerous kind
of assassin?-A man who takes life
cheerfully.
Why is grain of sand in the eye
like schoOlmaster's cane?-Be
cause it hurts the pupil.
"What have you to remark, mad
anne, about my singing?' Nothing
sir; it is not remarkable"
A good drain on a farm-A heavy
mortgage at ten per cent will draw
it about as rapidly as anything we
know of.
Josh Billings says very truly:
''You'd better not know so much,
than to know so many things that
amt so.
A schoolmaster on being asked
what was meant by the word fortif-
cation answered, "two twentiica-
tions make fertilization"
Mrs. Partington awakes from a
long slumber to say that she thinks
this shaking of hands across the
sarcasm is all tomfoolery.
A wife wrote to her husband, ab
sent in California, that the longer ne
away the better she liked
him. Rather equivalent that.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08
Epidemic pelusions.

There are plenty of stories Of this
kind that might relate to you. For
instance, in nunneries it is not at all
uncommon, from the secluded life,
and the attention being fixed upon
one subject, one particular set of
ideas and feelings-the want of
healthy vent, so to speak for the
mental activity-that some particu-
lar odd propensity has developed it
self For instance, in one nunDery
abroad, many years ago, one of the
youngest nuns began TO new like a
cat, and all the others, after a time
did the same. In another nunnery
one began to bite, and the others
were all affected with a propensity to
bite. In one of these instances the
mania was spreading like wild-fre
through Germany, extending from
one nunnery to another; and they
were obliged to resort to severe
measures to drive it out. 1t was set
down in some instances to demonical
possession, but the devil was very
easily exercised by some pretty
strong threat on the part of the med
cal man. The celebrated physician
Boerhaave was called in to q case of
that kind in an orphan asylum in
Holland, and I think his remedy was
a red-hot iron. He heated the poker
in the fire, and said that the next
girl who fell into one of those fits
should be burnt in the arm; this was
sufficient to stop it. In Scotland at
| one time there was a great tendency
to breaking out into fits of this kind
in the churches. This was partieu.
larly the case in Shetland, and 8
very wise minister there told them
that the thing could not be permitted
and that the next person who gave
way in this manner-as he was vuitC
sure they could coutrol themselves i
they pleased-should be taken ouf
and ducked in pond near. There
was no necessity at all to put this
threat into execution. Here yoJ
see the stronger motive is substituted
for the weaker one, and the stronge
motive is sufficient to induce the in
dividual to put a check upon him
self Ihave said that it usually hap
pens with the female sex, thougl
sometimes it occurs with young mel
who have more or less the same con
stitutional tendency. What is neces
sary is to induce a stronger motive
which will call forth the power o
self-control which has been previous
ly abandoned.
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Spontaneous Combustion.


Several weeks ago the new stable
of S. S. Metzger took fire and burned
to the ground in the midst of a
drenching rain; no fire had been
used about the building, and there
was no way of accounting for the
origin of the fire but by attributing
it to an incendiary or to spontaneous
combustion. The men engaged in
painting and finishing Mr.. MetzgePs
house had been granting shutters
for the house in the stable during
the day before the fire; but it was
scarcely thought possible that the
fire could have originated from that
source. The stable having been
burned, the painters next day trans
ferred their gaining to the cellar of
the house. That evening the in
mates of the house discovered a
smoke and a smell of burning cotton
or paper issuing from the cellar. An
examination disclosed the fact that
the oiled rags used by the painters
in granting had been thrown togeth-
er in corner and had been ignited
by spontaneous combustion, and
were just bursting into a fame.
This timely. discovery saved the
house and settled the question as to
the origin of the fire in the stable.
Next day a nail keg was partially
filed with the oily rags and set in
the sunshine in the yard. In few
hours the rags and keg were found
TO be on fire. Very few painters
are aware of the danger arising from
such a source.-Bedtord (Pa.) In
quirer, Oct. 25.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08
Ten Tons of Honey.

From the San FRANCISCO Herald.
InLos Angeles county, on the east
earn slope the San Fernando range
of mountains, and in the immediate
ate vicinity of the Leaning Petro-
Ieum Company's oil region, = ere is
the most wonderful collection of
Wild honey in existence. The hive
is located in a riff, which penetrates
the rock to the depth of probably 100
feet. The orifce is thirty feet long
and seventeen feet wide; four pass
ages. This rift was discovered to be
the abiding place of a swarm Of
bees, that is represented as coming
out in a nearly solid column one
foot in diameter. Certain parties
have endeavored to descend to the
immense store of honey collected by
these bees, but were invariably driv-
en- back, and one man lost his life in
the effort. Others have, at the ex-
pense of much lsbor and money,
built a scafold one hundred and
twenty-five feet high, in hope Of
reaching a place whence they could
run a drift into the rock and extract
it's well boarded sweets, but finally
ceased their work. Within four years
the bees have added not less than
fifteen feet of depth to their treasure,
as ascertained by actual measure
ment, and it is thought that at the
present time there cannot be less
than eight or ten tons of honey in
the rock. A man named B. Brophy
lives in a cabin not far from the spot,
and obtained from the melting ofthe
honey by the suns heat more than
enough for his family requirements.
All through that region immense
stores of wild honey are found in
trees, in the rocks, in nearly every
place where it's industrious manufac-
turers think-for bees seem to think
that it will be secure. They con-
sumo very small proportion, as the
climate enables them to keep up Op
erations nearly every day in the year
and flowers of some sort are always
IN bloom. 1t must be a very severe
season indeed, when the little fellows
are seen abroad in vast numbers bus
lily engaged in their melifuous work.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

THE DEUcE-The Home Journal
saws: From a reliable source we
learn that Lieutenant Fred D. Grant,
son of President Grant, viii be mar
ried early during the coming year to
Miss Wright daughter of the late
General Wright,ofthe United States
Army. Well, whose business is it?
There. are probably thousands Of
others who viii be married early the
coming year, or some other time,but
we don't suppose they want their
matrimonial plans heralded all over
creation.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08
The Result.

As a result of the deliberations
of the people, Tuesday last witness
ed the Waterloo of Liberal Republi-
canism and Demo-LIberalism. Pres
ident Grant is reelected by a major
ity exceeding that which he receiv-
ed in 1868. The people have en-
dorsed his administration,-haye
expressed themselves satisfied with
his policy, which is to obey the laws,
enforce honesty among officials,
economy in the expenses of govern
ment and a rapid extinguishment
of the public debt.
This course has given security to
the country, prosperity to its bust
ness, and peace and plenty to its
people, and they have evinced their
satisfaction and their desire for its
continuance in unmistakable Ian
guage. They have secured a four
years further ascendency of Repub-
licanism, under which the country
has rejoiced, and well may the glad
acclaim go up from Maine to Tex
as, and from Massachusetts, to Cali
fornia of the result
The people everywhere have oc-
casion to rejoice, and especially in
those States which have swelled the
glad notes ofvictory.
Let the people be glad and re-
joice. Let the Republicans of San
dusky county be happy, for they
have aided in the good work by
gain in almost every township of
the county, and every ward of the
city. The result shows what you
can do, and exemplifes what we
have claimed throughout that if you
take hold in earnest, and work as
you should do, you can redeem the
country.
We began to think that there were
no Liberals in this county, but when
we met several old friends on the
street the other day, their detected
countenances and woe-begone ex-
preston, assured US we were mis-
taken. Poor fellows. They were no
wiser than Gratz Brown nor Carl
Schurz. They thought they saw
light ahead, cried "land hop and
took to the boats. 1t was only a
little phosphorescent light, and after
buffeting about awhile their feeble
bark went down, and the "bloody
chasm" closed DER them. No won
der they felt bad, poor fellows.
They made a mistake, and now find
themselves without rudder or COM
pass; the little phosphorescent light
has gone out, and they are in the
dark.
Perhaps they were honest, but
too trustful, and became the victims
of "misplaced confidence" We
grieve for their mistake, and offer
them our best consolation. Forget
the misstep, and return from your
You thought you were
journeying to the promised land"
but your leader carried you down in |
to Edom and sold you in Moab. |
therefore, all but Sloane, we |
don't want him. You have hardly
had the fare of the prodigal, while
you have followed after the wanton. /
Take your places in the ranks again,
and cease eating husks. Well be
IS generous to you as Grant was to
he rebels at Appomattox, and allow
you to bring your horses with which
o do your 'spring plowing." There
will be a chance then to redeem
our credit and acquit yourselves
Ike men, Il
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

WH1LE the rite of baptism was
being administered, in the Baptist
Church at Evansville, H., on Sun
day, the floor of the audience room
gave way, and precipitated nearly
half of the immense assembly dis
tance of fourteen feet to the ground.
Only four or five persons were in
s.a
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

VAN don't banker after the Liber-
ais SO much as he did. Fact is, he
can't just tell yet, just how it was,
whether the Liberals cussed the
Democrats or the Democrats cussed
the Liberals. But as they are both
pretty well cussed, we don't wonder
he is confused.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

A GREAT OFFER! ~ 4SFsss B9:ss.ss WATERS, I: Y:,,
lesU dispose of 1O0PLAR OS, MELODEONS
and ORGANS, Of sir .1frst-class makers, IN
clisding Waters, at very low prices for
cash, or part eush, and balance in sBlGH
monthly i,lstal1serts. Net0-7-oetaUe srst-class
PIANOS, modern improvements, tor SITS
cash. N0lo ready a CONCERTO PARLOR
ORGAN, the most beautiful style and perfect
tone eUeT made. illustrated Catalogues mailed
Sheet Music and Music NeTehoadise.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

The Journal maintains that we
have no need of an emetic in order
to relieve us of gastric uncleaRness.
1t errs as usual We take, for that
purpose regularly a dose Of Fire.
mont Journal A line from the pen
of the Journal editor, has the effect
of 10 grains of antimony.-Courier.
We had no idea our writing was
SO powerful. Don't it occasionally
have a catharic effect upon you,
Brother Wilmer?
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

MAINLAND is now believed to
have gone for Grant It has elected
four Republican Congressmen, and
if Greeley has carried the State it
is but by the skin Of his teeth.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

IT was a sad sight to behold VIII
mer weeping over the defunct Hor-
ace, on Tuesday night. That was
the second time Greeley had occa-
stoned him to weep. In 1851 he
followed his lead, and insisted on al
lowing the south to secede. He was
too brash, however, and wept over
the destruction of an edition Of the
Courier. 'Go West, young man"
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

GREEIEY has satisfied himself with
running for President, and assumed
the editorship of the Tribune. He
will never be a candidate any more,
and viii run the paper as an indie
pendent paper. Rah! He prints on
its front "This is not an Organ"
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

RAINY DAYS have been alwas re-
garded as a god-send by the Democ-
racy, and on Tuesday last, they
claimed the rain was worth 10000
votes to them. If it hadn't rained
what would have become Of them?
Echo answers.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08
Thanksgiving Proclamation


Governor Noyes has issued the following
proclamation:
"a year of unusual prosperity to our States
and country is now drawing to close. The
Iabors of the husbandman have been abund-
antly rewarded. Every department. Of busi-
ness has been prosperous. The investments
cf capital have been renumerated, and harvest
toll has been rewarded as never before.
Health has everywhere prevailed, while vio-
lence, IaWlessness and crime have been great
ly diminished. We are at peace among our
selves and with all nations Of the earth. In
greatful recognition Of the manifold blessings
with which our lives have been crowned, in
accordance with custom long endeared to us,
and in conformity to the recommendation of
the President of the United States, I, Edward
F. Moves, Governor of Ohio, do hereby desig-
nate and appoint Thursday, the 2Sth of No
vember, the present month, as a day Of
thanksgiving to Almighty God for the good
we have, and of prayer for the good we seek.
And 1 do especially recommend and request
that all the citizens of Ohio shall, upon that
day, rest from their ordinary avocations, that
in houses of public worship, and in quiet
homes, where families are reunited, they may
acknowledge their obligations to the Creator,
and remember the duties of kindness, gener-
osity and brotherly love which they owe to
their fellow men.
"Given at the Executive Chamber, at Colum-
bus, this 1st day Of November, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-two, and Of the independence of
the United States of America the ninety
seventh. edward F. MOVES.
"By the Governor
aIsAAo r. SHERWOOD,
GCarrataru of State
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

The maliciousness of the charge
ofbribery against Mr.. Lennon, of
Clyde, and Mr.. Lynch, Of this city,
was shown in the feeble attempt Of
the prosecution to make out a case.
Even the prosecuting witness was
not present, and although his testi-
mony before the Grand Jury was
allowed to go before the court, the
defense was so clear that the Jury
only remained out a few moments
returning a verdict of not guilty
So much for the attempt Of the De-
mocracy to make capital by such a
f1imsy charge.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

There are none left 50 poor as to
do him reverence. His Tennessee
neighbors reject him. He is defeat
ed for Congress.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

Hn6 EGO01 OF an AIRduBdS 1OWu
Startled.
From the Fayetteyill (Ark.) News, Oct. "a.
About twelve miles south of Huntsville, Mad
ison county, on the 9Th inst, occurred one of
the most wonderful and startling phenomenon
that has ever been witnessed by the citizens
of that neighborhoo. Near the farm Of Cap
tain Smith, Sheriff of the county, some of the
citizens were startled by frightful noise like
the rushing of mighty cannon ball through
the air. On looking up they discovered some
thing that looked like a solid column of fire,
passing with tremendous velocity through the
air, with a whirring, kissing sound, something
like that of shell but many fold louder. It
appeared to be from eight to ten feet in length,
and from four five feet in diameter, but it was
passing with such sWiftness that it may have
been many times larger than it appeared.
When first discovered it seemed to be several
hundred feet above the earth, and was inclin-
ed in its course toward the ground, profusely
emitting great sparks Of fire. About minute
or two after it passed out OF sight an awful ex-
plosion was heard, that shook the earth for
miles around, and was heard at distance of
fifteen miles The truth of this statement is
youched for by Captain Smith, Mr.. Qualls, S.
P. Smith, Mr.. Tassey, and other prominent
citizens of the neighbOrhood.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

OVER five millions dollars of the
public debt we're paid in October.
This is q kind Of reconciliation the
psopla can understand.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

MAYOR Hall has commenced an
action for libel against the publish
ers Of Harper's Weekly, Wild oats
and the Times.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

The Courier editor resembles the
fellow who, when being kicked for
his delinquencies, remarked, @kick
away; Pm perfectly callous."
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

The Journal in a desperate effort
at sarcasm calls us the popular edi-
tor of the Courier. We rejoice If 1t
has no other pains. We are not
clamorous, and make it a point in
popularity as in other things to act
upon the proverb ofold Gellert:
aEnjoy the things which God has given,
Forego the things you do not have"
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

Benefits of advertising-A gentle
man advertised for a wife and re-
ceived answers from eight hundred
and ninety seven husbands saying
he could have theirs,
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Cen. Meade Dead.

At Philadelphia, on the evening
Of the 9th, Gen. Meade died Of
pneumonia.
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The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

VAN mas been in solemncholly
mood since election but is occasion
ally heard singing a dirge with this
refrain:
"Ohl where, tell me where
Has the tidal wave appeared"
Then Wilmer chimes in with dull
Get strains, and gives:
"IFs gone to swamp French Arms"
But King William heeds it not"
Then in more funeral style, they
hitch voices, and duet as foollows:
"Then Oh, brother Lbs,
Put US in our little cot"
Poor fellows. They have had
dose of Sloane and q swallow of
Greeley, and their condition is de-
plorsble,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08
The Electoral Gslers,

According to present re-
turns and probabilities, the
electoral college will stand
as follows:
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

CHEAP Farms! Free Homes
On the line Of the UNION PACIFIC RAIL
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and Mineral Lands in America.
5000, 900 Acres in Nebrasca, in the Platte
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Mild Climate, Fertile Soil,
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CHEAPER IN PRIcE, more favorable terms given,
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Free Honest eads for A ctuaI Settlers
The best location for COlonies-SOldiers entitled
to a Homestead Of I6O Acres.
Send for the new descriptive Pamphlet, with
new maps, published in English, German, Swedish
and Danish, mailed tree everywhere.
Address, o. F. DAVIS,
Land Com'r o. P. R. B. Co., OMAHA, NEB. .
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Two men have been indicted in
Sandusky county for attempting to
buy votes for Charlie Foster. The
wicked Democrats should not thus
persecute the pure and righteous
Radicals. 1t is sad.-Hancock Cou-
TieT.
The parties referred to were
brought to trial, last week, at their
own request, and the jury had
scarcely retired before they returned
with verdict of not guilty. 1t was
a shameless attempt on the part OF
a few to inquire the character Of
their political opponents, and its
maliciousness was shown by the
weakness of the testimony.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08

But what's the use! The States all go
for Grant, except those where the rebels
are strongest. The Democracy and Lib
erals are engulphedin in the Bloody ChaSm'"
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DUTY OFF AS!

THE 6hEAI AAGh4CAN LEA COMPAN NY r
have business connections with all the principal
direct form place Of growth, thus saving the con-
sumer from to profits. It is now about 2 years
since the Company was Organized-and it has been
a SPLENDID success from the very first. This was
due to the fact that we imported and sold onIn
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-11-08
The Best And PureSt Goods,

and distributed them to our customers in all parts
Of the United States, for O1le small profit 0Illy
between the Tea-groWer and the Tea-eOnsumer
We originated the system Of supplying consumers
in distant parts Of the country with Teas, at New
York Cargo Prices. on the Club plan. And since
we adopted this plan we have saved the people of
this country MILLIONS OF poLLARs annually, In the
cost of this article Of every day necessity.
Send for Club Circular, which contains full diree-
tions, premiums, &C. ..
The Great american Tea Go. |,
81 & 33 VEESK STREET,
P. o. Box 564S. NeIC York City,
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The People of an Arkansas Town
Startled.

Secretary of State"
Arizona citizen., 1872-07-27

A New York dispatch of July IT., says that James K. Proudft has been appointed Surveyor General of New Mexico. We understand Proudft was a general in the Union army, and is 6 resident of Wisconsin.
Arizona citizen., 1872-07-27

WE observe by the Army and Navy Journal that on June IS, First Lieu tenant John M. Ross, 21st Infantry, was ordered to join his company at Camp Apache, Arizona. It will be remembered that this officer and fam lily were stationed in Tucson for sev- eral months.