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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1853
Page
2
A detailed look at the hog trade extending from farm to Cincinnati markets, outlining farming regions, fattening practices, and transport methods by rail and river. It describes pen arrangements, slaughter procedures, and byproducts, plus a reflective New Year meditation on past year deeds and virtue.
A fragment from a 19th century prospectus seeking subscribers in New York City for the Fremont Journal and related publications. It details subscription prices, advertising appeals, and editorial aims, including news from domestic and foreign sources, family reading, and a push to recruit new subscribers while retaining existing ones.
SANTA CLAUS, 4. F. Wooste, has on hard a large variety of toys, which Santa Claus would do well to exuming, before getting his supply for New Year's, Mr. Crave, has also a great variety of Candie, for the same purpose. 647-The Ohio Legislature convenes north: Tuesday, the second day of January. This will be the third ce 4on, since the adoption of the new covonation. But little so far has been accomplished in the removal of existing ovile 1 is to be hoped, that the coming Legislature, will do something, besides: drinking, gambling and fighting. We do not mean to say that these were the habits of all the mem bers of the two Inst Legislatures, Th were to any honorable exceptions. But this much we do mean to any, that there were too, many of the above characters there. The mes was too prent, for the quantity of salt, to prevent pursifuction, theelench to yet in thi s nostril of the people. But this winter we have nother and we hope, m better set of men Men from arhon we expect, at least, respectful, and gentlemanly conduct. Men who will respect the voice of the people when they speak, ne they have a right to do, through the medium of petitions. The news by the proffle from the war in Europe, is painfully exciting. Awful love all life and property. The Turkiah wet destroy ed! Where waz England audience?
In a grim critique of urban excess a New York context cites 26 651 animals slaughtered weekly to meet appetite while widows orphans and the poor remain in want. The piece contrasts Paris consumption with half a million sheep a year and vast wine intake, underscoring social inequality.
A large anti Catholic agitation in New York City stems from Gavage's sermons. Par sons held street preaching in the East Side on the 11th, drawing about 10 000 people. Catholics clashed, the mayor ordered arrest, and the unrest continued feverishly. Bishop Hughes urged calm in a long letter on the 15th, warning of threats to civil and religious rights, while street preaching faced renewed prohibition on the 16th. The mayor hopes no further deplorable events occur.
News items note editor retirement in Gainesville and leadership shift. Supreme Court grants Franklin Canal Co injunction against Erie authorities. city of Sirie to contest dissolution. Delasare River iced over causing blocked travel as passengers stranded in Trenton.
The California steamer from San Juan in five days will dock at Belira around midnight with about 100 passengers and a small gold freight. The Northern Light departed San Juan on the 16th bound for New York carrying 500 passengers and 1,000,000 in gold. The Empire City arrived with goods from Havana dated the 8th. Tiwan reported that under Gen Canedo’s administration a wealth of over a million dollars was amassed.
Late from California and Mexico reports the Texan arriving in port with San Francisco dates, the Winfield Scott ashore near Santa Barbara with passengers and cargo lost, the Lepior and Cortez ships also mentioned, and market prices for flour corn pork lard cheese in San Francisco. Governor Stevens arrival noted as heavy rains raised river levels. Vera Cruz and Mexico dates referenced. Santa Anna decree on Guadalajara moderation recorded.
In Dosxing on December 28 a mob pursued Furiker from harbour Creek to a front of a train. A bystander cried kill him as the crowd closed in with shovels and weapons. He fired his revolver wounding one and injuring another, then fled onto a engine. Authorities describe My. C. as a respected citizen and say only urgent danger forced his drastic action.
New York December 28 building No 79 on John Street was nearly destroyed by fire last night The lower floor housed J O Morris Engineer and Pipe and Gas Manufactory and upstairs the extensive printing office of Putney and Russell The loss from the fire is estimated at 940000 with insurance of 735000.
Reports from New York December describe a dramatic naval clash where twenty one ships were destroyed and Turkish losses mount as Russia's fleet under Admiral Machino engages at Sebastopol. European powers debate intervention while commerce and fashion notes pepper the dispatches. The piece blends war news with market, society, and local incident briefs, highlighting the broad, unsettled mood of the era.
On Friday the 20th inst Mr Collins editor of the Maysville Eagle shot Me Dobyn after a personal article in the Louisville Courier. An Inter meeting with Collins warned him not to reply, and Dobyn moved to strike when Collins fired a ball entering the forehead.
A Sunday riot in Cincinnati involved about 1000 rioters armed with clubs swords and torches aiming to attack Bishop Parcells Nuncio Bedinni and the cathedral. Police short melee arrests many. Henry Carroll shot in the thigh. Riot stemmed from deranged sentiment against the Pope and church figures. observers warned of potential further violence.
A December visit by Gambier residents and Kenyon College students celebrated the arrival of President Lorin Andrews. The Kenyon Guards marched, candles lit the college, and Professor Trimble and students hailed Andrews with a formal procession and remarks predicting a new era of prosperity and school support.
Marriages recorded on the 26th by Reverend Hl Lang and on the 50th by Reverend W J Welle mention Charles V Wagner of Sandusky City marrying Mise Mary Richard of the former place and AL M Letts marrying Mina Maria Williams, all of Fre inon.
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