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The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

"a Beecher denies too much alto.
gether for his story to be consistent.
From that it would seem that everybody
else had been engageda a in conspiracy tc
ruin him. We should hope he was in
nOcent, but when he denies whole con
versations which the others relate, it is
taxing credulity tosome extent.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

Sas- Amt it a little singular, to say
the least, that Beecher in his testimony
does not set forth an attempt to black
mail, or that Frank Moulton threatened
him with that pistoll Yet these were
the points made by him in his estate
ment" published last fall. Isn't there {
hitch somewhere2 Or was that state
meDt not "true story after all2
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

Mountain and other seu1b0fnly con.
tested points, tessamsE
In civil life General Sherwood has
been the al1lest Secretary Of State, thai
Ohio has ever had, his annual reports
being now the model for the aecretatieE
of other Statee Hisr aoquaintahoe
throughout Ohio is large, and his popu-
larity with all Glasses Of Republicans
remarkable for n man of his age. In both
his campaigns for the Secretaryship Of
Ohio he was tower Of strength to the
Republicans and nan far ahead Of his
ticket. We believe he would draw out
as large a vote and enlist more euthusi.
asm on the Western Reserve than any
man who can be nominated. He is self
educated and 3 self-made man, whose
sympathies are with the laboring classes
and whose interests he has very effect
lively served during his term in Congress.
We believe General Sherwood the best
man that the Convention can nominate.
Yours truly,
AN ODD-T1ME REPUBLICAN.
Norwnlk, O., April 9Th.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

S6@ The goods for this house are pur-
chased in every part of the world
where desirable articles are manu-
factured, and where ready money is
available to secure low prices. The
utmost caution ,,isused to avoid
damaged goods, seconds and old
styles, while our buyers are instruct
ed to spare neither trouble nor ex-
pense in securing for us the latest
novelties of every market.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

BeS- The Democracy of Kenton are a
modest set. They only demanded five
candidates on the County ticket, and
they got them. The people from the
Country got nothing. If our Repubi-
cln friends are wise they can ''see" that
ticket and go "better" on it.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

IA A sad accident occurred neal
Massillon, on Monday last. A new Goa
shaft had been sunk about thirty feet
when it suddenly cayed in, burying fou
wersmen and DE proprietor, Howells
The workmen were killed, Howells was
badly bruised and had a leg broken
He was buried under six feet of eartl
for over an hour, but his head was
protected by the hoisting bucket, so that
he escaped being smothered to death.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

BST When on the cross-examination,
Fullerton asks Beecher how he came to
state, as fact, in his published state
ment, that Moulton threatened him with
his little pistol, he will reply: 81 did
not; no sir; nothing of the kind ever took
place. In all this muddle, who would
gain the most by lying.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

Bac Postmaster General Jewell is
doing a good thing in the way of ex-
posing mail contracts. The removal OF
a few more clerks and postmasters, who
have been dabbling in the contract
business will be pretty good warning
for the future.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

BGr The vote of the people of OF
fswa county,son the subject of relieving
Godfrey jaeger, former treasurer, from
responsibility for loss of moneys by the
failure of the Toledo City Bank, in Sep
tember, 1873, resulted in his favor by q
majority of So.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

nay The Republican majority on Sec.
aery of State in Rhode Island, is
bstween II 600 and $4,000. Two Re
pnblicans-one supported by the prohi-
bition, the other by the liquor interests,
and one Democrat, were candidates
fr Gogesno1. Tie Republican prohi-
bitiop candidate received the highest
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

BGr The State has obtained a judg-
ment against Hamilton county for the
sum of $37,27 24-amount of taxes
withheld since 1872.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16
Aert Adrrrtistments,
Administrators Sale of Land.

PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF
Il the Probate Court in and for SanduekY coun-
ty, State Of Ohio, will sell a public vendue, on
the Goth dayaOf MAY, A.D, 1915, between the
hours Of Hands O'Clock Pm, at tho door of the
Courthouse in the city of Fremont in said coun-
~, the following described parcelOf land, tO-Wit:
Ten acres of land of of the south end of the
east halt of the northeast quarter, and also four
teen acres off of the south end of the east side of
the south half OF the west half of the northeast
quarter OF Section three (3), Township four az
Range fourteen 40 containing in all twenty-three
(23) acres of land In Sandusky county, o.
Appraised at st. b15g. ~. aI
Terms of fFale-One-third cash down at sale, one
third in one year, and one-thrd in two years with
interest on deferred payments, secured by mort
gage on the premises.
DAVID HARLEY,
Admir- of the Estate Of Christian Fisher.
APRIL IA, 1915. 1881
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

RG~ Hon. B. F. Wade has declined
to be a candidate for Governor. Fortu-
Hate.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16
Observation-Disclosures
For Repsf.

EOR RENT BARN-A GOOD,
Il strong, brick barn, on Front street, nearly op-
posite Bushe livery stable. II would be let cHEAP
any purpose Of manufacture or packing
Sa.sase. Apply to Mr.. T. BUSH, at his livery ONCE,
Front street ISIS
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

B6~ Hon. E. B. Washburne has with.
drawn from the Presidential race.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

B6E" To an examination of our stock,
which is, this season, more full and
attractive than heretofore, we in
vite every person who is interested
in buying Dry Goods and who wish
es to get the ''most for the money" "
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

VIE, but the electiou-Wili depend upon
the complexion Of the General Awsnlhly.
Never lut onee before wps 70 large 4
vote cast in tPat State. Al Nav
- III an other column We give an
extract from the Washington correspon.
dehce TO The New York Graphic, in re-
lation 10 scheme which is on foot to
secure the election Of President and
Congress in favor CT assuming the debts
of the several state, governments. A
statement in detail is given by which it
appears that the debt Of the Southern
States is more than double that of the
Northern States, and doubtless they
would gladly unite in any movement
which would afford them relief; and
what aharvest it would be to those who
have purchased low-prieed state securi-
ties. It would be well for the people to
watch this scheme.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16
For Sale.

DIANO FOR SALE.-Can be seen at
Il the residence Of j. r. Bartlett, Esq For terms
address }. P.'CaFron, Box 80, Ravenna, Portage
Co, Ohio. 1913
nor SALE.-The west half southwest
II quarter section q, so acres; north half north
west quarter section 20, so acres, in Scott Town
ship, bandusky County, Ohio. For terms, &C.,
apply to L. Q. RAWsoN, Fremont, Ohio. lsss
TNARM FOR SALE.-The under
n offers her farm of 1Is acres, situated two
miles and half south of Greensburg Sandus-
ky county, Ohio, for sale. Good large dwelling
and excellent outhouses with large frame barn
and wagon and cattle sheds three never failing
wells, good orchards Of choice fruits; l45 n
proved. For particulars inquire ON the premises
1915 MRS. MARY HARLEY.
EOR SALE-By private contract,
u two very large citylois fronting on Court ST.,
within one block of the r. r. Depot. and number
ed respectively 95I and 95s on city plat, forming
one of the most eligible building sites IN the city
Also, three acres of excellent fertile land, with
good house and barn. cistern and orchard thereon,
situate OF Bncbland avenue, adjoing the present
property Of Mr., ]. Day, near Spicgel Grove. For
terms, &C.. apply to N, c. WEST, Fremont. eff
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16
The LARGEST STOCK,
THE GREATEST VARIETY,
THE BEST QUALITIES,
THE LOWEST PRICES,
ONE PRICE ONLY,
SALES ONLY FOR CASH.

a. Visitors at this establishment will
receive prompt, polite and attentive
service. The merchandise is freely
shown but no urging to purchase is
allowed. Prices are always in plain
figures, from which no deviation is
made. The most inexperienced can
buy with entire security.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16
Thr 9renIuut Sunrual
FRIDAY, APRIL Is, 1875.

= n. BA1sIEE, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16
NOTICE.

DERSONS having preferred claims
~ against the estate OF j. @. King will please
take notice that I am prepared 70 pay them.
1915 N. @. WHIST, Assignee.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16

WANTED A GIRL to do housework
w Ina family OF seven. One who Is good
cook, who can wash and iron well, can have steady
employment at good wages. Apply corner Of
Birchard and Buckhnd Avenues, OF Il this Office.
WANTED-Agentsto to canvass for the
w "Ccntennial Ironing Table," the only com
plete table madei A good man can secure terrific
~. f. B. & @. II. LYON, Dayton, Ohio. 1916
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR
Wv my Fruit Trees and Nursery Stock. have
an unusual stock Of large apple Trees, and also a
rood stock OF all ages, for setting. Also Peach,
Cherry, Pear, Ounce and Evergreens, Grape Vines
and Small Fruits, which guarantee as to quality,
sod sell at prices az low the lowest. Residence
ard Nursery one mile west of Railroad Depot.
Call and examine. 51-16 ]. J.MUCHMORE.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-04-16
consul NJ PTI0N,

the scourge of the human family, ma,
in its early stages be promptly arrested
and permanently cured.
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
MAJOR PANGBoRN.

Major Pangborn, editor OF tho Jersey City EUening
Journal found at home yesterday afternoon at his
residence No. 1853 Varick street. Jersey City. The
Major is gentleman Of forty-nve rtyeight years
OF age He Is slim In figure, rather under than over
the medium height, has . wel-developed forehead
sharp penetrating, dark gray eyes, and wears full
beard He Is old Journalist Of many years. expert
ence Al the time of receiving the call Major Pang-
engaged in the delightful occupation Of watch
Ing his oldest at play with his toys
Major Pangborn's attention having been drawn to the
HERALD article on tho 90 A. o." said:-
81 have been much amused by the press comments
which Fosters letter drew forth. II could not have
been a very thing the authors part TO publish
consent 70 the publication OF such communica-
tion.1
'sweil Major; but what about the %. A UP"
"Oh, it is not the heading Of the article says
Grant does not belong 30 It. 80 far as can learn
think this Is all stuff grain Of truth amid bushe Of
falsehoodsn
aBut sec that you, Major. belong TO the organiza-
tion."
.There two organizations Of the nature attributed
to the o. and 1t is hard to say which OF them Ia
referred to In this article Both organizations Of
recent BIRTH and both originated from the same
cause-thas Ia the public school question Both
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
INTERVIEWS WITH THE LEADERS
THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.
Last evening reporter OF the HERALD called at tho
residence OF the President OF the Senate of A o. g.
Nr. George D. Weeks whose name was emblazoned be-
fore tho world in these columns OF yesterday Mr.
Weeks lives at No. 15s Washington avenue He is
about thirty eight years age For many years past,
sncc the termination Of the war; he has been promin-
ent in republican local politics. and few men are better
known in the vicinity Of the City Hall than George
Weeks, i" as the politicians famiarly call him. Up 70
May Mr. Weeks occupied the position OF superin-
tendent of the Supply Department OF the City Works
He said, referring 10 the article published in the
HERALD There Is much in IL that true and great
deal that is devoid Of truth; but would rather at
this uncture enter upon any statement for publication
will, however, say this upon my responsibility
and from my personal knowledge as officer of the
Order that neither President Grant Speaker Blaine nor
Mr.. Jewett members OF the Order, are there
any members ofthe Cabinet Of the United States con-
nected with our society"
'G0uld thoy not bo members without your knowledge
Of the fact y,
"No sir; whenever persons are initiated outside the
Order, they are called members at large. There
only four or i've officers Ia the United States who have
the power to initiate outside members that those
who are admitted away from the lodge These officers
bound notify tho officers az Headquarters i'm
mediaely OF their action. Now, l will say that we
have not the of either these persons on our
records. Deputy Edgar. who Is accredited with the
initiation Of General Grant, IN out In card TO. night
In OF the New York evening papers, denying the
assertion. know that Special Deputy CowIes was not
Blaine. II he did 90 thero u his own RESPONSE
blity and not by any order Of the organization.
The HhnALD sspOst Of course came, Indirectly nom
frightened the least degree, however and there are
those who will not deprecate the publication. There
are many members who have been for some time past
agitatng the proprety Of dong away with secrecy en-
trely and coming out boldly The society has been
very well known, has been in existence for time
past and II has asserted strong influence"
'1s II not strongly anti Catholic In its tenets 9'
THAT 10 where tho HERAhp makes great mistake.
The New York herald., 1875-12-22

nenA large chandelier in The middle Of the room
and fewside burners furnished the light
The windows were securely screened with blinds and
person the street could not tell by looking Mt them
that the room lighted not glimmer OF igh'
penetrated 70 the outside
The HERALD reporter reached the house shortly De-
fore eight O'Clock. Opening the door OF the council
room he six eight gentlemen chatting socially
together Sitting the door was coiored man, and
to him the reporter addressed bis conversation, taking
= seat beside him Soon he learned that the colored
man was member Of the order To convince him
that he was conversng brother the reporter whs-
pered the tasmanIc "Gladstone,n that being the
complete password and began the process OF in
terviewing The colored brother was pabe
and in few minutes had expressed himself al
considerable length He bitterly opposed to Cath
oiics general principles The principal Of the school
where his children attended was Catholic. and the
speakerhated him NTalk about the Bible in the public
schools" said the colored 81 tell you sir before
we say anything about the Bible want to clean out
every Catholic school teacher and every Catholic Office
holder In the United States'
Another member now approached the reporter, and
learning that he from Council No. j, said 'Good,
then you VIII want OF the tickets will you not?n
Certainly" answered the reporter, wondering what
the tickets were the brother thrust into his hand
bundle Of $50 printed cards. OF which the following is
cOpV.
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
HENRY J. HOLT.

HERALD reporter called on ME Henry J. Holt, q
practical printer, doing business at No. 81 Nassau
street. Mr. Holt resides in Elizabeth, J., and is the
President or Speaker" OF the New Jersey Legislature
Of 10 A. U. and also Secretary Of tho Senate The
printed matter issued by and concerning the Order is
prepared by Mr. Holt AS soon the reporter stated
his mission Mr.. Holt sald:-
s'Tel me in brief what you want TO know and win
answer your
REroRrER-Mr. Holt, presume You have read the
ezpost Of secret organization called the Order OF
American Union in tc-day's HRRALDi
Mr.. HoLr-Yes sir; have read it, and think that
the Rov. Oscar Hugo, Hugarian refugee, has given
the whole thing away Part Of what Is In the HERALD
Is correct, and q great part Of Is Incorrect
The preamble TO the constitution or the Senate
Is correct and indorse every word Of It
AS far supporting General Grant for tho third term
the organization body, has not declared itself
do not support Grant individually and there are many
others like must say, however, that indorse
the speech made by him al Des Moines Iowa. and so
do many others connected with the organization
Personally, opposed TO Grant, but II the Catholic
nnunco Is too strong suppose we VIII have to take
up Grant
chanics In sympathy with this "order oi American
Union"
Mr.. HoLr-The order OF United American Mechanics
is purely benevolent organization There are some
Catholics in It, believe but such s the feeling they
could never be raised TO any Office
RKPoRrER-What do you think Of the expose IN the
HERALD.
Mr.. HoLr-I look upon Il as q splendid advertise
ment The fact Of the matter is nineteen out OF twenty
American born citizens who are non Catholics, would
join the association as they knew was In cx
lstence
REPoRrER-Then you ndorse the movement
Mr. HoLT-I do, because l believe the influence OF
Romanism should be put down. II 10 perncious In
stitution and must bo squelched However this Anti
Catholic movement has nothing 70 do with Grant
There arc many Democrats and Liberal Republicans
belonging 70 the organization. One thing how
ever, | will say. The organization fully In
dorses Grants speech at Des MONIES, Iowa
believing that the Rev. Oscar Hugo gave Information 10
tho HRRALD8
Mr.. HoLT-I know that there was only one copy OF .
certain document which printed In the HERALD to-
day and know that thai stolen by the Rsv Oscar
Hugo, and he Ia now In Europe So much the better
for him
RsrosrEa-Do you think the Order Of American
The New York herald., 1875-12-22

fered very much on this subject Some thought that
II the Bible we're removed for all from the schools
this great social and religious problem would DO
solved and with it all chance in the future of any re-
gious animosities vexatons all over the country
He did not think 80, however. II was his belief that
this question OF the Bible was only the very beginning
OF what would be demanded by the Church OF Rome,
and hc therefore believed that this rst attempt al
croachment should be met and defeated
On being shown the HERALD account OF the oath and
charge belonging the Initiation Of members into tho
Order he said that both we're incorrect. Everything
stated the oath and in the charge which expressed
opposition to the Catholic Church and to Catholics, ex
cep In SO the retention OF the Bible in tho schools
was concerned all wrong and not contained In the
formula Of initiation administered TO new membera
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
GEORGE p. EDGAR.

Mr.. George Edgar, book agent Al No ss Park row,
and national Deputy Of the organization, was next in
erviewed AS the reporter stated his business
Mr.. Edgar answered by saying, oner your questions
and will answer them.n
REPoRrER-Are you q member OF tho organization
called the 20. A U.," and are you one Of It's de-
fend 81
EDcAR--I will not say that am or am not
er OF that association, but with the principles
la lown and enunciated by that organization am
lin sympathy. l can tell you one thing and tnat
at there is not organization, but many organiza
As, that mean work this thing The American
testant Association, the Patriotic Sons OF America
IL
RRPoRrER-Is the Common School League in anilia-
hon with the Order Of American Unionf
Mr.. EDGAR-I do not belong TO the Common School
League but believe of their sympahes akin
TO ours Here Mr. Edgar admitted his membership in
the o. A O.l When the American people meet At the
polls next election the foreign element viii understand
what ID means.
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
GRANT ANp rHR AMEnrcAN onnHn.

To THE EDITOR op THE cqMrzRcrAL ADvERusSR:-
This mornings HxRALD has imperfecs erpost OF
the "ordcr Of the American Union," IN which u is
stated tnat 'Natona Deputy Edgar initiated Gransl
privately, also Postmaster General Jewell" This is
not fact nor In the belief OF tho national onicals
are either OF the above gentlemen member o. this
Order MY individual opinion is that u those VINO DO
not wish President Grant 70 be reelected do not cease
their attacks him for the position assumed IN his
Des Moines speech and his late Message he viii be In
GEORGE EDGAR
NEW vopv No 50 Park row. room 80 December "a
1878,
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
A RAP AT THE "a. 0. H."

NEW York, Dec n, I575
TO THE GDrroR or rHs HKRALD-
As you have succeeded In exposing the objects OF
tho 20. A. u" and the 20. Q. A M, both supposed
70 be anucathono sOcieues viii you sy and give TO
the public the objects OF the "A. O. H." who admit
none membership but Irish Roman Catholics, and
also the ST. Patrick Mutual Alliance both Of which So
cieties parade streets In large numbers ST.
Patrick's dayi Don't stop, Mr. Editor Go on with
the good work. Yours, ANTI-TAMMANY.
The New York herald., 1875-12-22

ls name before, while many admitted that strong
anti Catholic influence Is at work here Philadephia
Is the stronghold Of Catholic societies, the Amer~
can Protestant Association and The 0rangemen mor(
numerous than in any other city in the Union. Ih
likely that such an order as the o. A. U. would have
councils here but investigation has not thus far
earthed any.
PROMINENT CATHOLICS vLws
John H. Campbell is the president Of the cathOrN
Total Abstinence Union OF the archdiocese Of Pha4
delphiA an organization representing sixty-fouk
societies and IL 900 members He nterrogated IN
and said that he had heard OF Order with that
name His official position enabled him 10 keep posted
In such matters and he thought Il very likely that II
such body existed IN Philadelphia he would be awars
OF IL He very that II II had acquired any
great strength he would be Informed. That anti@
Catholic Influences had been exered at the recent elec
tion he was very certain. Mr. Fahy, Irish Catholic
candidate tor City Commissioner, far behind hia
ticket Judge Ecock the previous election did or
the same reason.
ROMAN CATHOLICS PHILADELPHIA RING. :,
Mayor Stokley distinctly disavowed all knowledge or
such organization, saying at the samo time that hG
ject The great majority OF the Roman Catholics in THIS
city democratic In their tendencies, but the mi
norty, many OF whom are men Of influence, WELD
power in the rtng which His Honor is powerless toA
prevent were he so disposed.
OTHER BLIssYUILY IGNORANT PERSONS. .
The City Treasurer Is unaware Of the existence on
such organization Many Of the leading republican,
politicians expressed themselves clearly upon the SUB
ject, denying all knowledge OF the society quite az
number believing that IL ssset up, - to COM
mon phrase by the leaders of the opposition. Thoi
members OF our city government In council also pro-
fess ignorance upon the question but few having
heard Of the Order visit 70 the principal ofncers o
the Union League had like result far discoverI
| ing any membership in that circle.