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Newspaper
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1850
Page
2
A lengthy report from Benicia describes miners at a gulch chasing gold with a rough crew of explorers. It notes treasure finds, crude ore processing, and the peril of rising violence as the group tunnels, scrapes, and fights to extract pay from the ravine. Local authorities warn against disorder while merchants track shipments and rumors of richer ore.
The president and directors, Messrs Ely and Paige, study the Cleveland to Pennsylvania line at Edgel House. The route runs about 70 miles through Pennsylvania to the New York line under contract, forming the great trunk that links eastern and western railroads, enabling year round sea-board trade. Road builders hold the contract. the public may consider it built as they know no failure.
In the Benats Mr Cley alluded to united opposition by free oilers and exiles on moutheren, prompting Mr Mason of Virginia to seek if he knew of any consultations among southern Senators. He denied coordinated talks and cited frequent conferences among officers of the Senate on matters affecting the Oct.
Citizens of Sandusky county of all parties urged to meet at the Court House in Fremont on Friday August 6 at 2 PM to discuss the immediate admission of California and New Mexico into the Union and the extension of slavery. Signers call for universal freedom and rights of Free States and full expression of opinions. Fremont August 2 1850.
The piece criticizes the Statesman editor Samuel Medary for tarnishing General Taylor’s funeral with a costly horse affair. It condemns Medary as the godfather of Democracy in Ohio, urging Ohioans to judge if such a man should guide the state's destinies amid Locofoco triumphs.
The Democratic State Convention backed immediate admission of California and New Mexico while The Ohio Statesman hinted the New Mexico plan would fail. The editor attacks rival figures, accusing them of falsehood and insincerity, and asks what they truly care about.
The steamer America burned her steam pipe on the morning of the 31st near Ireland and Erie. Several persons were killed or severely scalded. The America was towed into Erie by the Adams. No blame can be attached to the officers or crew.
The Ohio Whig press argues for G. G. Conover as the Board of Public Works candidate, praising his engineering experience and practical skill. Critics attack the rival, claiming insufficiency and party manipulation, while other items discuss Secretary appointments, Fillmore’s leadership, and California and national politics.
A collection of fragmented excerpts references debates on a new constitution and banking, census figures for Maumee, a Supreme Court admission, and an August issue of Mothers Magazine. Letters from Millard Fillmore are quoted on slavery, Texas annexation, and abolition of the slave trade, reflecting mid-century political discourse.
Fragmented 19th century political clippings praise Mr. Fillmore and Taylor, citing harmony in policy and national service. Amid quotes from The Boston Post and Newark papers, supporters urge steadfastness, debate compromise, and loyalty to a coherent national program.
Fragmentary account recalls General Scott riding a gallant war charger in the late President’s funeral procession. The Military Escort, closed by Major General Scott, and the noble figure on a spirited horse drew attention as Taylor was laid to rest. Scott’s emotions at the end are described as deeply moving.
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