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The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-01-17
The Geneva Award-The Claims o
the Insurance Companies.


A point of material interest to the
Marine Insurance Companies of the
United States will come up for de-
cision before the commission appoin-
ted to appoi ton the $15,OO0,0OO
awarded to the United States Gov
ernment in satisfaction of the '.Ala-
bama Claims" 1t would seem to
be the opinion of our government
officers that the marine under writes,
having accepted the primium for the
war risk, have no lien on the dam
ages awarded against England for
losses caused by the Confederate
privateers fitted out in English ports.
This a very shallow view of the
question. The underwater simply
guaranteed to protect the owner
against loss by the perils of the sea
and by war. For a certain rate of
premium they placed themselves be-
tween the owner and the losses in
sured against; and when these losses
occurred, the underwriters stood by
all the well-settled principles ofsub-
rogation in the place of the owners,
whom they protected. To contend
that because property destroyed by
Anglo Confederate cruisers had been
insured by the owners in American
companies, it should cost that gov
ernment, which was held responsible
for the acts Of these cruisers, no
thing whatever for such capture or
destruction, is to employ the argu-
mentuna Gd a6surdaGm.
To test the argument, let it be as
sumed that all the shipping and pro-
perty captured and destroyed by the
Alabama and her confres was fully
insured against the war risks in
American companies, would there
then have been no claim for compen-
sation for these losses against the
English government-no Alabama
claims at all? The answer is self
evident. The insurance could not
enure to the benefit of the hostile
neutral" Such a doctrine would
have constituted an esteppel of the
whole national claim for compensa-
ton against England. IT, then, the
insurance of all would not have ex-
honerated England, why should the
insurance ofa part only? Our Gov
ernment received the Geneva award |
in trust for the owners Of the Dor
tion which they purchased by their
insurance. They paid the first
owners, and the federal government
has no pretense for holding the mo-
ney unless to compensate the owners
for their losses. Our marine under
writer's are not likely to sleep on
heir rights in this instance, as their
predecessors did in regard to the re-
lowned French spoliation claims. J
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these second mortgage bonds pref
erence over the first mortgage bonds
held by the Government. After
sharp struggle this extraordinary
request was granted, the road was
bonded for the exact sum Of the
bonds held by the Government in ex-
change for the United States bonds
given it, and these new bonds given
to the Credit Mobilier as additional
pay for building the road. Thus the
Credit Mobilier becam owner of all
the money paid in on subscription,
all the rights given the Union Pacific
Railroad Company by individuals Or
corporations, all the land grant, and
all the United States bonds issued in
its aid, and finally of mortgage on
the road, said to be for more than its
actual value. That transaction left
the stockholders of the UnionPacific
Company penniless, but as the same
men obtained all the plunder they
could stand it. How it left the in
terest Of the United States is clear
to the dullest comprehension.
But just at this point some more
cheating had to be done. The Credit
Mobilier was organized in Pennsyl-
vania, where monstrous frauds of
this kind spring up ike fungi from
rotten wood. That State saw q chance
for "divide' and called on the
Credit Mobilier to pay half of one
per cent. on its dividends, which
would be a serious matter, not only
in the large amount that would have
to be handed over, but from Its ne
cessary disclosure of the profits o
the concern. To get around thi
the contract for building the re
mainder of the road was let to Oake-
! Ames, with the understanding that
he was to sublet it to the members
of the Credit Mobilier 5ndiUidually,
and not to Che Credit Mobilier as an
organization.
/ From this time the story of the
| affair becomes confused. It seems
there was not "honor among
Credit Mabilier stockholders. In
some way there grew suspicion of
unfairness in the divide" and some
squealing was the result This is
not to be wondered at, for as every
step taken was with a purpose to
cheat somebody it was natural to ex-
pect To hear the ''inside" conspira-
tprs would try to take more than
their share of the plumber. There
were unsatisfactory explanations as
to the $4,000 set aside for ''pecu-
liar purpose" and which, it is
claimed, was planted among mem
beers of Congress. There grew up
quarrel between McCOmb and
Ames as to the share of the plunder
to be assigned to the former, and
those gentlemen commenced wash
ing their dirty linen in public. The
result is in the unfragrant revelation
with which the public are now ac-
quaintcd, and which, it is hoped, will
be continued until the full proper
tions Of the fraud are laid bare
CZeUezand Herald.
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Something About Mrs. Bishop

OF the lady whom the natives o.
the Sandwich Islands propose fol
their Queen, the Bangor Me. J Whis
says: "Mrs. Bishop will be well re
membered by many residents of this
city who met her while she was Wis.
iting with the family of Hon. Elisha
H. Allen, at Mr.. Hobbs on State
street, year ago last summer. Mrs.
Bishop is native of the Sandwich
Islands, closely related to the royal
family, highly educated and refined.
She was married some years since
to an English gentleman whose
name she bears.
The Troy Budget more definitely
says:
"Mrs. G. R. Bishop is a native,
but the wife or widow of a former
Trojan lawyer, who, at the time of
the Oregon fever, left these parts in
company with William Lee, also a
lawyer. brother of Thomas Lee, of
West Troy. Both were partners in
the law business here, but were
originally Sandy Hill, Washington
county. On their way to Oregon
they stopped at the Islands,and were
80 well received that they remained
there, and Mr.. Lee was appointed
Chief Justice by the King. Lee died
some years since, having previously
married Miss Kate Newton, of Al
bany, who, we believe, is the present
wife Of Prof. Youmans. Bishops
wife, the one spoken of as likely to
succeed to the throne, was a near rel
ative Ofthe late King.
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SENATE

Bills were introduced to protect sub-con-
tractors, laborers and others in their claims
against railroad corporations and original
contractors; to place students in colleges, acad-
emies, ETC., on the same suffrage footing as
other citizens bill was introduced pro-
hibiting any person from holding the office of
Probate Judge, Clerk of Courts, Recorder,
Commissioner or Director OF any County In
frmary for more than six out of nine consecu-
tive years, or any Auditor, Sheriff, Treasurer,
Prosecuting Attorney or Coroner Of any coun-
ty for more than four out Of six consecutive
years.
JAN 9.-Bills were introduced to construct
freight ways across railroads; to establish elee-
ton precints at National Asylumns for disa-
bled soldiers then proceeded to the
House to canvass the votes of the State cleo
ton House Joint resolutions were adopted
relative to the payment of the 2 per cent.
claims by the State of Ohio, and directing an
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FoRTY-sEcoND CONGRESS
Third Session.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
January The Naval Appropriation bill
was reported Certain claims to be paid out
Of the Chinese indemnify fund were authoriz-
ed to be examined-Twelvs pages of the
Legislative, Executive and Judicial bill were
gone through in committee of the Whole-
The Credit Mobiier select committee were
appointed The resignation of Mr.. Bever-
idge, Congressman at large of Illinois, was
presented.
JAN. "a bill was reported for the admis-
sion of Colorado as a state. It was amended
to include Utah and went over-Ths bill to
promote emigration to the United States was
discussed and referred. Adjourned.
JAN. lO-The second committee on the
Credit MObilier was authorized to sit during
sessions of the House. The remainder Of the
session was occupied in committee of the
Whole on the Legislative, Executive and Ju.
dicial Appropriation bill.
JAN. 1.-THE Secretary of the Treasury
was directed to order resumption of work OIL
the New York postofice e-The House ther
went into committee of the Whole on the Leg
islative, Executive, and Judicial Appropriation
bill
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inquiry as to the burning of the Northern

inquiry as to the burning of the Northern
Ohio Insane Asylum.
JAN. l0.-Petitions were presentation the
repeal Of the Students Voting law; for reor-
ganization and maintenance of public schools
Bills were introduced, codifying universi-
ty and college laws of the State; providing fol
uniform weights and measures
JAN. 1.-THE bill passed prescribing the
election of delegates to and the holding Of the
Constitutional Convention-The bill rela-
tive to rate of State taxation was passed
The bill giving C ounty Auditors the right tc
correct errors in assessments and collection o!
taxas was passed.-House joint resolution
relative to preserving the census returns o.
1870 was adopted-The bill providing thai
deaf and dumb pupils to the State institution
shall be clothed by the county from whence
the same was passed.
JAN. 13.-Bills were introduced for the re
lief of the poor; to provide official seals
BoessePs "emotiOnal insanity" bill was indein
itely postponed.
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LOUISIANA is particularly blessed
with Governors. On Monday last,
the Republican Legislature inaugur-
ated Kellogg, Governor, and the fu-
sionists followed suit by inaugural
ing McEnery. Theproblem ofwhat
to do with them is now to be solved.
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WE. MCKEE, formerly OF Cleve-
land, was arrested in Columbus last
week for embezzlement Of money
committed to his care, as messenger
of the United States Express Com
pany. He was bound over in the
snm of $1,000.
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If the existing revenue laws serve
no other purpose, they have at least
been instrumental in learning the
public in general, and the revenue
officers in particular, more of prac-
fical chemistry than might ever,
otherwise, have come within the in
ventory Of their knowlege. Recent
1y we noted 9 remarkable whisky
case, in which spirits were seized
above proof, to which defense was
made that it came, not through Illicit
operations, but rather from a chem
zeal principle involving the absorp--
4ion Of water by the barrel while in
bounded W0rehouse-thus leaving
the remnant liquid stronger than
when guaged. Now We are inform
ed that a delegation Of Pittsburg dis
tillers have called at the bureau in
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Washington, and protested against
the seizure Of their whisky for being
above proof, because its strength
had been increased simply by paint
ing the barrels. Shuold discoveries
continue after this fashion, the dis
tillsry laws viii -manifestly have 10
undergo a thorough revision.
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The light Of Frank Blair's cOunte-
nance viii not illuminate the Senate
chamber after his present term. L.
v. Bogy, will be Missouri's represen-
tEtive.
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The fact that Dawes is mixed up
in the credit Mobiler Scandal, and
Boutwell, negotiating for the Gov
ernorship for Butler, suggests the
possibility of third candidate be-
ing the successor of Yice-President
Wilson in the Senate from Massa-
chusetts.
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The investigation into the charges
Of corruption made against Senator
Caldwell of Kansas, Is progressing,
and on Monday the fact was disclos-
ed that he had paid one of his com
petitors $4,000 to withdraw. All
of which don't look favorable to
Caldwell retaining his seat.
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CINCINNATI, Saturday afternoon
had brief but thrilling experience
of what might occur in its theaters
if a fire should happen during per
Torrance. An alarm having been
started at Woods Theater during
the matinee performance, there was
a general rush to the door, seven Ia
dies tainted, one man jumped down
from the second tier, and in mo-
ment all was a disorderly throng
croBding out toward the street. The
fire proved insignificant and nobody
was hurt.
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The bill to provide for the elec.
ton Of delegates TO the Constitu-
tional Convention, next April, and
for the meeting of the Convention
the second Tuesday in May, passed
the Senate on the 18th inst, and is
now law.
In connection with this cOnven-
ton are considerations of great inn
portance. We can be advised by
the experience Of a number of other
States which have revised their con
stitution some of which have gained
important advantages, and Others
failed entirely to derive any good
from the change. 1t is of first inn
portance that the convention be
composed of the very ablest men Of
the State. Important question:,
such as q revision of the judiciary
system, the license question, build
ing and control of railroads, DC, will
have to be met and disposed of.
The convention will consist of one
hundred and five members. This
county will be entitled to one mem
Der, and he should be one of our
ablest citizens man Of enlarged
views, able and influential; and to
secure that end party feeling should
not be regarded SO much, as the ex-
eellence of character and ability of
the candidate.
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The Chicago Tribune having
charged that Hon. John A, Logan
was converted to support the ad-
ministration by the appointment OF
a relative Of his to dlsburse $500,0OO
to the Leton-Sioux Indians, Mr.. Lo-
gan, on Monday last, in the Senate,
in a personal explanation, proved
the charge to be malignant false
hnod
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THE human family are thrown in
to a state of dreadful suspense, by
the action of some of the Methodist
Clergy in New York. They are in
the habit OF meeting Monday morn
ings, to discuss religious sibjects,
and recently have been engaged up
on such questions as the following
Snail the wicked be finally des-
troyed2" aWill the wicked in hell Fl
nally become extinct2' care the fu-
ture punishments of the wicket in
hell permanent They have struck
upon topics which have heretofore
been sedulously avoided by the
churches.
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AT GreenyiIle, Pa, "Wednesday
night, a fire broke out in the St
Charles Hotel, and at midnight thirty
houses were destroyed, and the fire
still raging. A fire company was
sent from Meadville.
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THr Swiss Timeg. that iournal.I

THE Swiss Times, that journal'pro-
phetic of the infamous Plantamour
comet, has another tale Of won
der to relate. It is of an innkeeper
who gave FEAST and while carving
a monster California ham came mp
on a nugget of pure gold larger than
a walnut and hundred and fifty
grammes in weight. The Times
does not pretend to account for the
mystery Of the porcine gold mine.
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IT now seems probable that no
change will occur in the cabinet, af-
ter the 4th of March, unless Mr..
Boutwell, should succeed Mr.. Wilson
in the Senate.
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1t appears that the nine million
dollar restitution, which honest Jay
made to Erie, was a Gould transac-
ton sitter all. The New Jersey
property, which he turned over with
so much complacencY, has been dis
covered to be under mortgage to the
extent of a. million Of dollars, and
the securities held in London. Gould
says he knew it all the time, and his
Happiness doesn't seem to be at ali
affected by the discovery. The posi-
ton which President Watson is
forced into by the disclosures is not
altogether free from suspicion.
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A FIERCE WAR is raging in Chiea-
co, over the Sunday law. Mayor
Medill is uneasy in view of the pro
liability that he will be obliged to
take some position in the matters.
Whether he signs the ordinance or
not, will make but little difference in
the number of curses he will receive.
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THERE is danger that journalism
in Toledo will become an insiplo
monotony, after the Water Works
question is disposed Of
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SENATE

bill was introduced amendatorof they
National Currency act of June 3Oth, 1s64-
A joint resolution was presented providing for
disputes arising in regard to persons chosen
for electors of President and Vice President
The resolution was passed inquiring into
the Presidential elections in louisiana and
Arkansas.
JAN. Bills were introduced increasing
the salaries of bureau officers in the Executive
departments and incorporating theI European
and American Land Emigration company
The Secretary of War was requested to send
to Congress the results of Lieut.. Wheeler's
explorations in the West-The bill was pass
ed authorizing postmasters to deposit public
money in National banks-The Amendment
to the Indian Appropriation bill, sppropriating
money for the removal of the Winnebagoes of
Wisconsin, was non-coneurred in. Adjourned
JAN. 19.-One thousand dollars was appro-
priated for expenses in the investigation of
Senator Clayton of Arkansas were
introduced for the appointment of a commits
sion on prohibitory liquor legislation; opening
all branches of tine army to all citizens, ire
spective of race or color-Ths committee 10
investigate Senator CaldwelPs case was au-
thorized to sit during sessions of the Senate
The bill to amend the National Banking
act, and to provide to return to specie pay
ment, was referred-The resolutions of the
Massachusetts Legislature on the Sumner
proposition were tabled and ordered to be
printed-The Indian Appropriation bill was
acted upon, and the Senate then adjourned
till Monday.
JAN. 13.-A resolution was adopted to
investigate the actions of Judge DureI, in
Louisiana. A bill was introduced to repeal
the law requiring Government to pay half
fare for transportation of mails and supplies
over Pacific railroads. The bill was a1terward
placed in order as an amendment to the Leg
islative Appropriation bill-An effort was
made to repeal the iron-clad test oath, but it
failed--A resolution was adopted referring
the Presidents MESA ge on the subject Of
Louisiana to the Judiciary committee, to re-
port if Intervention by Congress is required.
JAN. l3.-Mr. Logan made personal expla-
nation showing certain statements published
in Chicago paper to be false. The bill to
provide for agricultural colleges came up, but
without disposing of 1t the Senate went into
executive session and ufterward adjourned.
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NAPoLEoN III, was buried at CHS
elhurst, on Wednesday.
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The latest Yankee invention is a
new fashioned travelling bag, in which
a man can stow himself on a journey,
and travel without the knowledge of
such sponges as dun a man for
his fare. He places himself in The
bag, and taking it in his hand, pas
ses for baggage.
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FREMONT. OHIO
FRIDAY. January II, 1913,
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George Francis Train still fingers in
an American Bastile. May he continue to
linger
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Frank Blair will not return to the Senate
from Missouri. Col. L. V. Bogy of st. Louis,
is the candidate.
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STATE OF OHIO,
COUNTY OF SANDUsKY. I %
1, A. II, MILLER, Cashier of the First National
Bank of Fremont, do sOlemnly swear that the above
statement is true 60 the best of my knowledge and
belief. A. H MILLER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this sth day
Of January, 1873. JAS. H. FOWLER,
Seal Notary Public.
CoRRECT-ATTEsT:
JAS. W. WILSON,
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Our paper this week is printed on
a new Mammoth Cincinnati Cylinder
Press, which we have added to our
office with the view Of enlargement,
at no very distant day, To do this
we have undergone g heavy expense,
and to make the eontem dated en-
largement will entail q hea. sddi-
tionaI outlay. We therefor. p. cal
to those ofour subscrib 5rs y % are
in arrears to come forW I'd and pay
up. We have on our b Is several
thousand dollars due rs fryI1 sub
scribers in arrears, and nov that we
need it. we trust they will not delay
making us happy by settling up.
We have to apologize for the ap.
pearance Of part of our edition this
week. In starting anew press there
are various difficulties to overcome,
and we had our share. The ink
fountain failed to do duty as it sought
But we hope to have everything right
by next week.