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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1854
Page
2
The Journal of Fremont records a large majority election result listing Ad Haun as mayor and several council members including Guice Hareze Carrizin and Tromas Prixenton, with Geo Carrizin and J. F. Br. Seana among others. Names appear with roles such as Recorder and Town Council members.
The narrator reports on a walk with Mr. Corey and Mr. Ward along the river and railroad embankment, noting grading and leveling near completion and a growing local interest. Sandusky City contemplates a freight connection from Fremont, boosting shipping prospects. town improvements and a new council are underway as builders push foundations and warehouses for summer work.
East of the River in Fremont shows slower business development than the West Side though residences are plentiful and improving. New homes rise and a Mush and Door Factory by McClellan and Lake with Mr Pease building an extensive plant aims to open soon, run by capable men trusted locally.
Mr Nims takes on removal of dilapidated buildings at the Bank corner in Fremont. The piece praises the effort for property owners and the town, noting past nuisances and dangers from the site. It ends with a cautious toast to better days and April’s renewed vigor.
The report reviews a heated Congressional debate on March 27 with Mr. Cutting defending a motion to refer the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill to the committee of the whole. Mr. Breckenridge challenged him with insults as both men clash over procedural strategy, accusations of deceit and bribery, and anticipated future meeting at Bladensburg.
The Lindon Rutland and Stamford Mercury, claimed as England’s oldest paper, is described as large and heavy. A clipped excerpt discusses Lord John Russell’s Bribery Bill, defining bribery, penalties, and effects on voters and parliament members, including treating and intimidation provisions.
The treaty has been reviewed in Executive Session by the Senate with multiple votes recorded. Li indicates strong belief that the measure will be rejected, signaling skepticism about its approval.
The report notes a Whig gain in Connecticut and strong anti Nebraska sentiment. It details the February murder of Cpl. Stem near Fort Belknap Texas by Wichita or Waco Indians, outlining the investigation, the slain men Stein and Lepperman, and the discovery of their bodies with injuries, artifacts, and burial on February 14 1854. It also covers legislative business in Ohio and mentions memorials and tax bill actions in the Senate and House.
In Wheeling Virginia, supporters of Wharton of the Wheeling Times and Gazette defend his abolitionist stance against critics in a public meeting at the Court House. Crowds favored Wharton, praising his truth and urging freedom of the press as western Virginia pursues manufacturing progress untainted by slavery. A Chicago Masquerade Ball anecdote is briefly noted as ironical public sentiment.
Texas dispatches describe Jim Ned tracking a twenty-strong party of northern Indians near Phantom Hill. Major Sibley pursues with supply caravans while Wachitas allegedly murder Col Stem, beating him to death after an ambush. Three watches and about 150 dollars found. three hundred Indians near Belknap respond with hostility, signaling continued conflict on the Arkansas frontier.
Reports from Liverpool outline delayed German and Turkish developments, shipping movements, and a French loan uptake. Czarist refusals foreshadow broader conflict while British rates, gold exports, and bank policy indications shape markets.
Lord Clarendon sends circular to Empire consuls outlining instructions amid probable early war between Britain France and Russia. Emphasizes equal protection of British and French citizens, notes widespread unity of view between Britain and Russia’s rivals, warns against parochial actions, and mentions Pelmees Loquor Law passages debated in Parliament. Executives foresee renewed debate and potential renewal of certain measures.
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