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Newspaper
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1852
Page
2
A fragmentary, highly readable account recalls a Hamilton gathering honoring a veteran, with mentions of Gen Seay, political endorsements, and a broad tapestry of 19th century partisan rhetoric. The piece references Washington, state figures, and the press, weaving historical sentiment with social commentary from the era.
A fragmentary 1860 newspaper piece surveys European and American editorials praising Gen. Pierce and the Democratic party. It notes partisan loyalties in Cambria and Blair counties, mentions Capt. Webster and local abolitionist debates, and cites New England deliria and murders linked to rum as context for public opinion.
From the Richmond Whig and Washington Union reports dated April 10 1847 the captured fortress San Juan de Ulloa is hailed as the Gibraltar of the Western Continent and a major military triumph. Generals Scott and Paylor receive praise for battlefield success while Navy crews and officers are lauded for the swift victory amid minimal American casualties. Citizens in Washington celebrate with public demonstrations as news of Vera Cruz and Capture of the fortress spreads, with political rumors about Quitman and Pearce noted as partisan chatter.
Fragmentary account recalls a Fort Stephenson defense anniversary event at Fremont with Croghan, speeches by Homer Everett and Wm H. Gussney, and a reception by Croghan House proprietor. Fremont Artillery salutes, a Croghan canoe display, and a crowd of five to six hundred are noted. Attendees praised hospitality and military participants. Continued with a separate note on Gen Scott supporters and a six day Whig Convention recount.
The Indianapolis group F. F. F. Point Fizate tried three times to raise a pole but the ropes broke each time. The pole finally fell from thirty to forty feet, causing groaning among onlookers as the attempt ended without success.
Old Butler County Ohio politics show a fractured Democratic base as many members reject the Pierce and King ticket. John K. Wilson, ex sheriff, joins Scott and Graham supporters, touring and rallying at multiple points to advocate a rival slate.
In this ballot fragment the ticket lists William A. Graham of North Carolina for vice president and a long roster of electoral and judicial figures. Included are names for senatorial electors and a Supreme Judge candidate, plus a Board of Public Works nominee. Where the text appears, these are Ohio locales and officers in a historical voting slate.
The Democrats view the November contest as favorable and propose a test of sincerity by offering the Freeman for 50 cents after General Scott’s presidential election. They urge listeners to participate and not be backward in coming forward.
York Township will host a meeting at the School House on York South Ridge in Walesburg Saturday August 21 at 7 o'clock P M Speakers G G Mugg Eq and Mr Shreck and Squire Winslow address the gathering. All party men urged to attend to hear Scout and Graham fairly canvassed.
A town meeting is planned at the Brick School House in Townsend township near Pan Tews on Saturday at 4 PM to discuss why Gen Winfield Scott is a worthy presidential candidate. J Shronk and G Mugg will be present to advance the cause. Friends and opponents urged to attend. The ball is rolling on.
The Whig Ladies of Fremont thank their friends for labor on the 40 by 25 foot flag and 80 foot streamer at the Chippewa Pole. They honor Gen Scott for defending the frontier and pledge admiration for his service while contrasting with Pierce.
In a sworn reply, John Shrenk defends a contentious article published about Crawford county politics. He cites disease, party faction fighting, and partisan tensions, asserting the piece was written by a political ally, not a Whig, and condemns attacks on foreigners used to sway voters. The Freeman editor corroborates, exposing Locofoco manipulation and anti German bias in the Democratic rhetoric.
In Wyandot County a grand Scott Rally is listed for this month at Little Sandusky. Attending are Wm. Gibson Esq Hon J. Carey P. Bunker Bowen J. Scott and G. W. Beery Eeyre. The Whigs expect strong support, forecasting about a 100 vote majority in Old Chippewa and large majorities for Scott and Grabaws statewide.
In Sandusky county crowds celebrate Scott and Graham with pole raisings and speeches by Shrenk and Stewart. Democrats denounce rival editorials while German papers back Scott. reports claim numerous converts from Locofoco ranks and rising support for the Republican ticket ahead of November.
The article discusses progress on the Freeman Toledo Norwick and Cleveland Railway, with plans to pass passenger and freight cars via the Southern Michigan line east of Cleveland. President Boalt is praised for promoting the road, which will connect coal regions to Philadelphia and New York, boosting freight and the state’s economy. It also notes cholera deaths near Fremont, correcting local reports of illness.
The Cincinnati Atlas notes Boston discontent over Gen Scott has eased as the Young Men's Whig Association supports Webster. Whig papers mostly back Scott, except the Courier. Albion’s Scott and Graham Club lists Hon. Benjamin L. Bewane as vice president, a former First Judge and longtime public figure.
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