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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1853
Page
2
The Journal notes a recent New York tale titled Slot Corn about a poor girl selling hot corn. It reports donations totaling 1,089 dollars received for a philanthropic institution, praising the press for prompting social improvement and urging continual charity.
The New York Tribune notes collapsing value of railroad bonds as Wall Street investors, unfinished lines, and debt ridden companies struggle to raise funds. European investors, bankers, and major houses like Rothschilds and Barings face losses, with no clear path to finishing halfbuilt railroads or selling unfinished assets.
The public mind is stirred by rumors of bank failures in New York and Massillon. Massillon Bank reportedly failed with 430 circulation, likely harming the public. Hold Massillon notes at par if possible, as debtors may buy them to settle accounts. Patchin Bank notes are said to be well secured with little expected loss beyond discounts.
The Chilo State journal reports a strong Maine Law petition after an elderly man, worn by sixty winters, was carried to the calaboose as a senseless inebriate. He has respectable city connections and a large carved family, and the piece notes temperance as a license to abuse alcohol.
A fragment from Day Books reflects on business habits and advertising. It recalls a nameless old figure who walked to save travel costs, contrasting frugality with modern promotion. The tone is wry and observational, using a humorous anecdote about effort and expense.
The piece surveys money scarcity and high lending rates around 10 to 14 percent a month, predicting firmer demand as the active fall season begins. It notes few heavy failures, widespread concern among borrowers and lenders, and a mix of forecasts from bankruptcy to consolidation. A conservative turn is seen as monetary tightening spreads, with some goods houses suspending and stock speculators exiting. A hopeful note cites eventual national benefit from the current contraction.
The fireside is a seminary of universal importance shaping life from childhood. While college honors are rare, all are graduates of the earth, and home lessons endure beyond memory and fade from recollection.
Ohio State Journal reports a man assaulted in Berwick Maine later died in New Hampshire. Judge Howann of Maine charges the York County grand jury that the killer cannot be indicted under common or statute law because the wound and death occurred in different states, risking no punishment.
Maryland election results show Sinox's Democratic governor lead at 4513 in reported counties, with Mall Prener at 6609. Statewide Lincoln majority projected about 4600. Senate 14 Whigs 8 Democrats. House 80 Whigs 30 Democrats, 13 counties pending. In Baltimore, Maine Law sheriff lead 1600 and assembly ticket around 1000.
The Washington Star cites letters from Canton dated August 21 claiming Pekin's fall. Officials doubt the government’s confidence in the report. News reached traders through overland and water routes, but skepticism remains about the accuracy.
A brief notice promotes an advertisement about what constitutes an advertisement. It points readers to A. Gundorf's article in this week's paper, describing it as modest and truthful. The item underscores editorial guidance on advertising standards.
New Year night at 7 P.M. Yankee Sullivan was arrested in Lenoxco Massachusetts and jailed. The penalty for prize fighting there is five years imprisonment and a $5000 fine. The public voices support for enforcing the law and ending such disgraceful scenes.
Historic correspondence between Ottoman and Russian commanders reveals both sides prepared for escalation over the Principalities Moldova and Wallachia. Omar Pasha warns of hostilities if 15 day ultimatum not met, while Gortschakoff cites compliance and defense. The document also notes political forecasts about Russia gaining Constantinople and broader European equilibrium shifts.
account of the ship Annie Jane wreck off Barra on the Hartaalands coast during late September gales. Liverpool bound with emigrants from Ireland to Quebec and Montreal, around 450 aboard, wrecked with about 148 lives lost. survivors reached Tobermory. Coastline and lighthouse at Barra described. rescue prospects bleak.
The piece details a Massillon Bank scandal with one man in control, exposing a cover for fraud harming Ohio farmers. It criticizes directors, urges accountability, and hints at broader banking insecurity. Additional items include Emigration figures, school events, and shipbuilding prospects in the era.
A reflective aphorism notes that evil can appear in any form yet prompts a warning like Hamlet. It also claims a regular diet cures more than physic, contrasting moral caution with dietary assurance.
A moral urging readers to subscribe to local county papers and pay in advance to support printers. Emphasizes community duty and fairness, arguing subscriptions sustain local journalism and prevent hardship for publishers. Calls for choosing local papers first before seeking other outlets.
A celebrated Philadelphia druggist near death confesses to his daughter that years ago he committed adultery with a drug, fearing it may not be forgiven. The family doctor, Dr C, reassures that God is merciful and may forgive, if he sees him first.
A garbled OCR style list shows varied commodity prices such as wheat flour corn butter and pork with many misspellings and odd terms. Numerous items read as per unit prices but many words are unreadable creating a fragmented catalog style record.
A testimonial from AKL D. Clarke praises Oxygenated Bitters for curing cough and aiding breathing after Fyptue and fever. The note mentions relief in five to six days and urges public use. Reed Bates Austin, Boston wholesale druggists, list price is $1 per bottle, six bottles for $6. Buckland and Co publish the formula at Buckland's New Block.
A fragment notes a medical claim about a product or remedy with mention of adverse effects and a recommendation from a person of trust. The text cites an unidentified authority and references another column for details. The garbled language limits clear facts or names.
An old pamphlet touts Rock Rose as a universal antidote to many illnesses as endorsed by the late Dr. Red. It claims the plant benefits nervous disorders and blood diseases, with testimonials from physicians across the country. KOUL & CO. publish and distribute pamphlets from Cincinnati, Ohio.
In Fremont on Nov 9 a ceremony by Rev IA Rossiter joined Caan WSFA of tome Ohio to Miss Any Manty Ouaaren of the former pine amid social well wishing and a cake toast. Also noted is a October 15 marriage of War id Ming Many B Papen of Sanducky and Nancy McMine of Clyde Sundarky County. A November 6 union linked Janes W. Kosta and Lovina Pannecrin of Green Creek Township.
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