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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1853
Page
2
Isaac J. Allen of Richland appears in Coverton related matter noted in historical records. Further context identifies Allen as a named individual connected to Coverton events in the source document.
The piece proclaims a temperance stance favoring near Maine Law restrictions and pledges to support candidates who endorse such a law. It argues the dominant party must nominate worthy, pledged men, and contemplates cross-party voting if pledges are lacking, warning against unholy influence and urging citizen vigilance. It notes editor BOM. Il Medary, and comments on Cincinnati political appointments and possible Senate action.
A complete series of dioramas based on Uncle Tom's Cabin will be exhibited this evening at Buckeye Hall. Sponsored by local orphans, the event promises a grand, interesting display conceived as a charitable advertisement for community outreach.
The note thanks the Hom BF Wade for reviving many reliable documents, reflecting gratitude for ongoing obligations and assistance in preserving records. The brief statement emphasizes trust and appreciation without detailing specific items or actions.
A bustling Fremont scene features four stationary engines powering mills, new factory openings by Croghan Street, and the Rumbaugh brothers starting manufacturing of sash and doors. Gentle rain inspires poetry, while Cuba slave trade issues and Santa Anna’s response draw regional commentary. A Maine Democratic liquor candidate faces temperance opposition.
The Ohio State Journal notes factional strain over President Fierce's choices, while New York papers led by the Evening Post comment on the Belmont Sickles appointments abroad. They discuss nominees for missions, criticise Walsh, and reflect on political expectations and public spats as election year tensions rise. The piece also mentions rising attendance at Crystal Palace and fundraising for the Washington Monument.
A Cincinnati letter argues for the Maine Liquor Law as a public safety measure. It compares liquor to putrid meat and dangerous animals, cites Drunkard custody, and urges voters to support statewide prohibition at the next election, asserting strong public, religious, and humanitarian support. The writer signs Josma Ewary, Cincinnati, July 26, 1853.
A temperance debate escalates as speakers condemn liquor sales for fueling poverty and crime while supporters urge majority rule to decide a law banning intoxicating beverages. They push for state action and a referendum to let the people decide the measure.
A 19th century commentary argues that small, positive examples by influential people shape youth toward virtue, while pernicious local influences produce vice. It urges electors to choose morally sound leaders to protect society and the rising generation from drunkard and immoral behavior. The piece closes with excerpts from letters and editorials reflecting on leadership, war, and reform.
A Philadelphia influenced letter from Quincy dated June 11 1823 cites warlike bees and caterpillars, praises the Maine Law's success in Grand Rapids and Leoni, records a mountaintop snow arch journey, and shares a dysentery cure with milk charcoal and rice diet, reflecting local attitudes and curiosities.
An anecdote recalls a beauty in New York who shared a sixpence under a blue veil on an omnibus. She tracks the coin to a young man opposite, who coolly redeems it with a moist kiss and a fresh coin, prompting a subtle chorus of smiles. The piece ends by urging the Ohio Convention for the Rights of Woman to record her name for a future push.
In the Massachusetts Convention a discussion on the public press leads Gol Schouler of Boston to defend how the press serves public figures. He notes his own experience centers on defending men in public stations, eliciting laughter from the assembly.
An Arkansas Noatis tale recounts a ferry crossing on the Ohio River involving a grocery with bear skins and a bawdy door advertisement. A temperance narrator, claiming to be the Son of Temperance, ferries across, praising a cheerful, contented boatwoman who refuses liquor and helps him reach the opposite bank.
The convention adopts major reforms changing Senate election by single districts, creating eight council districts, reorganizing the House to 47 members plus 431 elected on estate valuations, and shifting many offices to popular election. Additional provisions alter majorities, extend suffrage to more adults, set term limits for judges, and require periodic public votes on a constitutional revision, with further propositions on habeas corpus and fiscal controls.
Reported returns show Andrew Johncap defeated in Tennessee for governor. Whig Vollioffer re-elected to Congress. Democrats claim four of six seats with Linn Boyd in the first district M Silcott in the sixth J C Breckenridge in the eighth and R H Stanton in the tenth. Other districts pale for Whigs Ruffin and Asbo win in two and three while Shaw leads in the first as returns come in.
The Hon. James Buchanan and several diplomats depart today aboard the Atlantic headed for Europe for health and pleasure. Other officials including August Belmont and Solon Borland have left or plan departures. debates over bonds and official accounts continue. A Chicago Catholic Cathedral project in progress near St Mary’s Lake University pledges grand scale with a $100,000 final cost.
A Gill House boarder in Centre Wheeler Va is confronted by a woman and her brother accusing seduction and demanding marriage. After threats with a revolver, he consents to wed, then plans vengeance. A pistol loan leads to a false shot. the incident ends with renewed harmony and a wedding plan in West Alexandria. The piece notes political reflections and a local bank proposal.
The Lake Superior Journal notes increasing business as boats carry growing passenger loads both above and below. Copper stock remains productive and the Ship Canal progresses well, signaling likely permanent prosperity in the Sat and copper regions of the great Lake.
Vieille Montague Zinc Company plans a grand display at the Baurmann Palace featuring fifteen foot bronze eagles from Paris and the Greek Slave statue recently arrived. Deaths by yellow fever at Charity Hospital New Orleans were reported, while the exhibition enhances with new artistic works and remains attractively priced with a five dollar two month ticket.
Wasuimoros August 6 Secretary McCleland has returned from New York where he investigated a vast fraud tied to the late Administration. The scheme involved government purchases for Western Indians and treaty fulfillments. McC was accompanied by Davidson a college-educated lawyer from Detroit as legal adviser the matter. Two samples of Lake Superior were sold at Detroit with markings noting the specimens nearly pure Onyide of k.
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