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The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28
NEWS ITEMS.

The President has decided to postpone his south
ern tour.
Cleveland has secured the much sgitsted Valley
Railroad, ard is happy.
Tie soldiers land Bounty Bill was defeated on
Saturday In the Senate.
An extraordinary session Of the Senate has been
called. See Presidents proclamation.
Spain Is undergoing a fermentation in conse-
quence of the absence of any definite form of gov
ernment.
Gen. Brinkerhoff is trying to start liberal Re-
publican paper at Mansfield, of which he wants to
be editor.
The Presidents residence, at St. Louis, was de-
stroyed by fire on Saturday last. Loss 5000. Most
OF the furniture was saved.
On last Thursday a resolution was adopted in the
House instructing the Judiciary Committee TO in
quire If there was sufficient evidence TO warrant the
impeachment of the Vice President.
1t appears from the report of engineer Green,
that there is saving of &c 19 per cent in favor of
steam canal boats over those drawn by horses, and
it Is thought steam will be generally adopted. It
will double the carrying capacity of the Erie canal.
The Senate of Indiana, on Thursday, passed the
Temperance bill. The vote was stronger than ex-
pected, being 80 ayes to 19 nsys, six Democrats
voting for the bill and three Republicans against it.
There is great rejoicing among temperance people
at indianapolis The whiskyites arc charged with
having spent quarter of million to defeat the bill.
An investigation has been ordered as to the truth
of the charge Indiana is to be congratulated upon
having got first-class temperance law, like that of
Ohio
Under the spur of message from the President,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

ed permitting stewards Of Lunatc Asylums to
draw $1,000 at time to meet current expens-
es Senate bill fixing the pay of members
was tabled. Senate bill passed supplementary
to the act to create boards of health. The bill
defines their jurisdiction House bill passed,
after lengthy discussion, sauthorizing and
directing the Warden and Directors of the
Penitentiary to erect gas works, to supply
State buildings and institutions within Colum-
bus and contiguous thereto. The bill passed
authorizing Franklin county to build bridge
across Big Walnut creek; also the bill author
izing Hancock county to receive bequests and
donations for the erection of a monument to
the dead soldiers Of the war of the rebellion.
FEB. 2O.-Seuate bill, with house amend
ments, to incorporate savings and loan assocl-
ations was tabled. House amendments to
Senate bill establishing a uniform standard
of weights and measures, were concurred IN
Senate bill passed making appropriations for
the relief of the sufferers by the burning OF
the Northern Lunatic Asylum. House bill
regulating the practice of dentistry was ta-
bled. A joint resolution was adopted relative
to the repair of the State dam in the Miami
river at Troy.
FEB. 2L-House bill providing for exami-
nations of city end school funds in cases where
the county treasurer acts as city treasurer,
and requiring such county treasurer to give
separate bonds was lost. The vote was recun-
sidered and the bill laid on the table LOrain
county was authorized to construct a draw
bridge across Black river. Clermont county
was authorized to construct certain free turn
nike roads. The bill authorizing Cleveland
to borrow 100000 for a public library was
passed amended so as to submit the question
to vote of the citizens House bill passed
authorizing Shelby county to build Jail. A
bill was introduced authorizing CoshoctOr
county to vote on changing the county sea
from the town Of Coshocton to Warsaw. Sen
ate adjourned over Saturday in honor Of thu
birth of George Washington.
] Fer. 22.-The S Senate was not in session
having adjourned over from Friday till Mon
day.
FEB. A.-Bills were introduced providing
for the incorporation OF boards OF educauol
of religious denominations; to compel railroa
companies 10 keep fences in repair inclosin
their roads. Bills passed, authorizing cite
of the first class to acquire property of avenu
companies. A bill was introduced giving
jury the right in capital offenses where tn
punishment is death, to make the punishment
imprisonment for life,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

TUESDAY was a field day in the
House. The Credit Mobilier debate
was in order, and crowds were in at
tendance. Judge Poland opened
the debate for the prosecution, and
made a strong speech against Brooks
and Ames. He was followed by
Ames in written argument. Then
Farnsworth spoke in support of
Ames and Brooks, and Merrick for
the prosecution. Other members
joined in the debate, but no conclu-
sion was arrived at, and no action
taken on the question. 1t is hardly
likely a vote will be reached before
adjournment.
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The Fate Of the Rridge Rill.

The bill appropriating $4,000 to
building an iron bridge on the
Western Reserve and Maumee Road
over the sandusky River at this
place, was killed in the House by a
shot gun vote, on Wednesday of
last week. Messrs. Richmond of
Erie, and Smith of this county, were
the most active in trying to secure
its passage, but other members trav-
eled all over the road to defeat il.
One member couldn't see why the
State should support its own roads,
another wished the State to relin-
quish all interest in the road so that
when it was finally submitted to
vote it was defeated by 80 yeas to 81
nays. The great trouble is that the
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28
netter From cen. fremont.

Gen. J. c. Fremont writes from
his seat, near Tarrytown, N. T., Feb.
G, to a gentleman in Washington, as
follows:
GAS you know, Judge Black and
Judge Fancher here have been my
counsel in the matter pertaining to
the Memphis and Ell Paso, but they
could not represent me in France.
Some months ago 1 learned by re-
port that parties in Paris were en-
deavoring to screen themselves by
involving me in proceedings which
some of the bond holders had insti-
suited against them there. Among
these, and probably the chief of
them, is Mr.. Boilleau, formerly Con-
sul-General for France at New
York. He was largely interested in
the sale of our bonds. Some months
ago sent to Paris especially to get
at the condition ofthings there, and
engaged one among the first lawyers
to keep track of this business and
represent me before the court, and
to keep me fully informed. His let
ter to me is entirely at variance with
the present statement, and have no
recent information from him.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

SENATOR WILSON, Vice President
elect, made his statement to the
Senate Credit Mobilier Committee
on Thursday, which agrees almost
minutely with his statement before
the House Committee, as well as with
the testimony of 0akes Ames. He
said:
The amount paid for stock was $1,000; div
idend received 81 1906; amount returned to
Anes when the account was settled S2,5l4-
the S66 being interest due Ames- He was
iust a. responsible for advising his wife TO put
her money in 1t as if it had been his own.
When the investment was made he knew moth
ing against it. When be learned something
was wrong he notified Ames he would have
nothing 70 do with it, and had the matter
settled at loss TO himself, or rather TO his
wife. He would never hold property which he
had 10 legislate for, and refused to take stock
in National bank in his own town the other
dsy for that very reason. If there was any
guilt about buying stoek, witness desired to
have it himself, and not say it was his wife's.
We believe that Senator Wilton is
honest in this declaration or priBci-
pie, las governing his habitual actions.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
OF SANDUSI[Y COUNTY, OHIO,
For the Year Ending September 3D. 1872
To the Court of Common Pleas.
THE NUMBER OF DAYS IN SESS

have been session. during past at the
Office thirty four days and additional time
supervision OF the Roads
BRIDGES
There have been constructed during quite number of
bridges different portions the county material repairs have been
made others Among the expensive bridges during
the year the iron bridge Green Greek Shuts on
the County Line Road between Seneca and Sandusy Ba
township besides others ofless magnitude parts county
DITCHES
During the there have been located the several bitches known
the Levi Gson No Id; d. Hetriek No I43; Bowus I42
White Toson No al; Joseph Whitehead no. Cebe
1885, quite advance has been completion of others
heretofore established.
ROADS.
During the year there have been located known as the
aughawant Thomas Trail and C. Hone Roads, of the old
Portland Road upon the petition of jeremiah Smith has been
vacated.
COUNTY INFIRMARY.
presented his resignation as lnfnary Director which
accep the Commissioners hereupon appointed Frederick Smith
township fill the vacancy until elected and qualified
FINANCES AND TREASURY
balance the County Treasury Septem
Nine Thousand Eghtyone Nine
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THR Ohio State Tsmperance Ali

The Ohio State Temperance Ali
ance, has issued a call for 3 State
Mass Convention Of the friends OF
temperance, to meet in Columbus on
Wednesday, March 18th, to consider
the future course ofthe organization.
The Alliance claims no connection
with the Prohibition Party, and in
vites all friends Of the temperance
cause to join them in this meeting.
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Prnnlamation.

By the President Of the United States Of
America proclamation.
WHEREAS, Objects Of interest to
the United States, require that the
Senate should be convened at p
O'Clock, on the 4th of March next,
to receive and act upon such CON-
munications as may be made TO it
on the part of the Executive.
Now, therefore, I, Ulysses. S.
Grant, President Of the United
States, consider it TO be my duty TO
issue this, my proclamation, declar-
ing that extraordinary occasion re-
quires the Senate Of the United
States To convene for the transaction
Of business, at the Capitol, in the
City Of Washington, on the fourth
day of March next, at twelve o'clock,
at noon, on that day, of which all
who shall at that time be entitled to
act as members of that body, are
hereby required to take notice
Given under my hand and the seal
of the United States at Washington,
the twenty-first day Of February, in
the year of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-three, and
Of the independence Of the United
States ofAmerica, the nety-seventh.
L. S. GRANT.
By the President.
HAMILTON Fish, Secretary of State
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

The Erie and the Atlantic and
Great Western Railway Companies
have purchased a controlling interest
in the c. c. C. & !. R. R., thereby
securing through connections TO St.
Louis, and thence on west by Mis-
souri, and Kansas Paciic Railroad.
The Erie connects at Salamanca with
the Atlantic and Great Western,
which in turn connects at Gallon
with the c. c. c. &I.R.R, It is
asserted there will be no change in
the local management.
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~ additional testimony in favo

TIE additional testimony in favor
OF Colfax has been published and
consists of three letters from Mr..
Nesbitt-one dated in April 1868
and covering a check for $1,000, one,
same month, disavowing any expect
ed favor or influence, and one dated
in July, covering another $1,000
check, and promising like amount
in November. The June letter upon
which the statement of Colfax de
pends unfortunately cannot be found,
but taken in connection with these
others, and the testimony Of those
who saw and heard it read, the case
stands an almost complete yindica-
ton. And to add to the strength of
his case Hon. VIM. A. Howard Of
Michigan, now appears and asserts
that he was present at Mr.. Colfax's
House when he received the letter
containing the money in question.
Against this mass Of collateral testi-
mony stands only the testimony of
the man Ames, whose evidence is
scarcely credible even when support
Al hv his G1ittle book
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

The Toledo Blade says; One of
the most promising of the new mem
bers of Congress, is Hon. Charles
Foster of the Ninth Ohio District.
He possesses a high order of practi-
cal ability, is a worker rather than a
talker, and belongs to that class of
men whose integrity is above sus-
picion. Those who knew him best,
never doubted but he would, With a
little experience, take a high rank in
Congress. 1t is gratifying to know
that his sterling worth is already ap-
preciated at Washington and that he
viii exercise much influence in the
coming Congress. The Washing
ton correspondent of the Cleveland
Leader, in referring to the Ohio
delegation in the coming Congress,
says:
Hon. Charles Foster, who made so gallant a
fight in the Ninth District, against Rush R.
Sloan, has for young member taken a very
prominent part during this Congress, and is
one of the workers, in whose rooms you will
find, during adjournments, plenty of business
being done. As an active member On that
most important committees, Claims, he has
his hands full; and the people Of the Ninth
District may rest satisfied that they are as
ably represented as the Republicans of any
District in Ohio.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

SENATOR CARPENTER has introduc-
ed bill providing for new election
in Louisiana to take place on the
second Tuesday in May next. 1t
provides for new registration, and
registrars are to be of both parties,
and the registration to be completed
ten days before the election.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28
Anna Dickinson.

The Golden Age of the 18th inst,
has the following in regard to Anna
Dickinson
There.is no gainsaying her trophies. She
renews her conquests in a hundred towns and
cities year after year, commanding princely
prices from lecture committees. and speaking
always to the better class Of the community;
OF In other words to the sernon-heariDg, lee
trre-going, and law-giving public.
What, then, is her fountain Of power? 1t
is q strong moral nature, kindled easily into a
glow Of intense feeling,and rising lat supreme
moments) into white heat. She has soul
Of fire. This is her secret-her talisman-her
genius. And of all mortal gifts it is the most
divine. She possesses it in an enviable full
naaa
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

SENATOR Caldwell will probably
retain his seat the Democracy not
being willing to vote for his expulsion
as that would invade their State
rights dogma, and very many Sena-
tors do not regard it as established
that his legislative bribery was suf-
flcient to vitiate his election.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

--LATEST reports from Louisiana
look ominous, and as though civil
war ws imminent. .McEnery's
legislature have authorized him to
use the civil and military force to
re-instate the deposed Judges, and
he has accordingly called out the
militia. TheTgeneral government
may yet be obliged to interfere.
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sIs5ss7 %
9OSI 90
Balance
s2O779 l

undersigned by court iuve
gated the annexed report of the County Commissioners Of Sanduy
Of their dong the ending the second Monday
September, 1872, and find as follows:
FrsThat report the financial condition of the county is cor
the received and dbursed during
to
H. Bush for livery hire the of $5S which opinion
contrary to law (See Swan Sayors supplement page 30
Thhat they have allowed exoTbtan accounts and bas
for blanks printing and stationery larger quantities than
cabe
Two Mr. VIM Sheldon, then engaged
the fact that the county paying too much per que
blanks which paid the $33
ere furnish such blanks for the next four dollars per
quantities Of blanks the thirty dollars p e
The bills allowed local printers publishing in uewsaar
be uncommony large amounting for the sum
OF near thirty five hundred dollars rs will be seen by reference
report
blanks creby informed that they are or many
hm purchased by the printers here less than ream and
sold county officers at the above rates. OH
could have bought them the original prices had dis
posed
say that these transactions and allowances for blanks
stationery and printing technically contrary submit whether
such acts show due regard for the interests of the payers e
county
the past two hesand nine hundred dollars OF this amount five
hundred dollars discretionary allowance made by the
(See Swan SaylOr, page $40
We believe dollars fully and fairly
pay for services and that due regard for the payers would with
hold tins extra allowance HOMER EVERETT
A B. PUruAN
signed foregoing report under protest. believing do the ma,
warranted by the investigation the
Not single witness having been examined provided statute v
the committee; neither many of the referred
by them while in my judgment every bill and ar
allowed by the Commissioners all transactions are
conformity the letter spirit with view -
the best interest Of the payers Of the county.
That the Investigation Of the books of the County
the fact that the financial condition Of the
by the Commissioners has been better than the
Fremont, Ohio November 9th, 1872.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

THE Senate Committee on Patents
has refused an extension TO the
Goodyear Hard Rubber Patent
This news viii delight dentists and
8 great many others. Now let them
refuse extension to all sewing ma
chine patents.
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WE find in the New York Com
n,srcial BuReaa an estimate of the
costs and profits of the sewing ma
chine monopolists, in making and
selling their wares during the year
before the last. The figures ought
to be enough 10 defeat the applica-
ton of the Ring now beforeCongress
for an extension of their patents.
The Bulletin says:
Prom the returns of the number of machines
manufactured by eighteen companies IN the
United States in 1871, it appears that shey
produced sos, ,6S6 machines. A proportlonate
allowance for the companies from whom no
returns have been received would bring the
grand total of machines manufactured IN the
United States last year up 70 IOO,OO0. II we
allow 200 900 for the number of machines ex-
ported, the account would stand thus between
the sewing machine companies and the Amer
icen people:
500 900 machines at tS50............S s IS 000, 900
Deduct one-1fth for costs of manufsct-
uring ana patent ices ..-............. 5,e00, ,Oo0
Estimated profits IN 1871. 10000 900
years.. 10000 OOa
The fact is clear that for series Of years the
public has paid from fifty to eighty dollars a
piece for machines which never cost moYe than
from Eve TO eight dollars each, and which
could be sold for fifteen TO twenty dollars each,
and leave handsome profit It is time to
throw the business open to fair competition
and give the public the benefit Of it. The
patentees have made money enough out of
their invention, and they can afford to stand
aside and Tepose on their profits.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28
OK MONDAY Last the State suffered

OK Monday last the State suffered
another loss by fire in the destruc-
ton Of the Girls Reform School
Building at White Sulphur Springs.
The Legislative Committees on
Monday went On an inspection visit
- the school, we're properly enter
tanned, and while in the chapel list
ening to. the literary exercises, the
alarm was given. The fire originated
about 3 o'clock P. NJ. in the main
building-the mansion house, and
spread rapidly. It was with difficult
ty the inmates were restrained so
that no eausalties occurred, but be-
fore night the whole structure was
in ruins. The inmates we're cared
for as well as possible in the other
buildings. The loss to the State
Win be large, it having paid $50, ZOO
for the building, and invested con
siderably more in improvements. A
large quantity of bedding, furniture
&c. was removed, but much of i
caught. fire from sparks and was con
sumed.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

The following table, by Senator
SrimsoD, showing the length Of the
sessions Of all Legislative bodies of
the state since 1900, will prove in
teresting reading. The average
length is lO3 days, and the average
for the last five years 119:
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

READ what the Golden Age Gays ol
Anna Dickinson, and then go 70 ns'''
her, March goth.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

THr TOledoConmerciql and Blade
have transferred their disputes from
water works to womsn's rights.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-28

TIE Democrats Of Connecticut
have nominated Charles R. Ingerson
for Governor.
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TERRITORIAL LTeIsLATURFs,
YeaT. Dals. Ysar. Days. Y6aT.
hs9.,.......sS lsOo.........s7 1901. ..


l5O2. 1851. .-......l35 1873.
AVERAGE STATE LEGISLATURE EACH DECADE.
lst.........70 4th.........1OG 6th...... &c
I'd -.-...--.6 go 5th.-.....-.i00 7th. jog
Sd .........T3
years. l03 daVs
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Mem advertisements.
H A r ITO r D
INSURANCE CO.,
H ARTFORD, CONN,
AuailqJle Assets $2,204,396 81
Amount Of Liabilities I,34S,278 40
STATE OF ONO, INSURANCE DErARr4ENr.l !

STATE OF ONO, INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
COLUMBUS, January 80, 1873. J
Wy THEREAS, The Hartford Fire Insurance Com
w pauy located at Hartford, In the State Of Con-
nectlcut has fled in this office sworn Statement
by the proper officers thereof showing its condition
and business and has complied in all respects, with
the laws of this State, relating TO Fire Insurance
Companies, incorporated by other States of the
United States.
Now, THEREFORE,, In pursuance of law, |, VIII
liam F. Church, Superintendent Of Insurance for
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that said COM
pany is authorized to transact its appropriate busi
ness of Fire Insurance in this State, in accordance
with law, during the current year. The condition
and business of said Company at the date OF such
statement December3lst, 1872 is shown as follows:
Amount of actual paid mp Capital 80 81, 100000 90
Aggregate Amount OF available Assets, 2,20I 1896 81
Aggregate amount of Liabilities, Except
capital) including reinsurance. ,34S, ,2TS 40
Amount of Income for the preceding
wear in cash 1929 234 90
Amount of expenditures for the pre-
ceding year in cash. $3.50 sos so
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereun-
C-l to subscribed my name, and caused the
SEAL, Seal of my Office to be affixed, the day and
year above written.
F.. CHURCH, Superintendent
WARD 6 BUTMAN, Agents,
FREMONT, OHIO.