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Newspaper
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1851
Page
2
Long, fragmentary dispatches describe Cuban events, pirate activity, and American reactions. Reports detail ships Pursuing, battles involving Lopes, executions and uprisings, with U.S. diplomatic notes from Washington and Havana, and editorials commenting on political sentiment and press attacks.
A countywide Whig gathering is urged with emphasis on open participation by all voters regardless of party. The piece attacks packed delegate schemes, advocates fair conventions, and urges attendees to support the party’s strongest nominees while stressing duty and timely proceedings. It also surveys county printing costs and laments high rates paid for printing and legal notices, urging lower bids and competition.
Last Eventos Report notes Cuba-Lopes captured Washington on August 25. A letter from authentic sources says Lopes fought one battle with Spaniards, faced repulse then received reinforcements with cannons. The Spanish repelled the assault at first but finally routed the Patriotas, capturing most, including Lopez. The engagement followed a landing. Spanish losses were 400 to 500. Today’s report says Cuban exertion continues. a New Orleans rumor suggests escalation. A public meeting is planned in Jersey City to discuss the Haran murders of Americans.
The Ssneen Advertiser editor condemns party members for eternal hunger after office, urging Breslin to recant or face a weakened bid for Treasurer of State in the county. The exchange centers on longtime public service versus political ambition.
The piece rails at Whig indiscipline over convention attendance and factionalism. It urges unity for a fall victory, endorses certain LoCo loco candidates with criticisms, and praises or disapproves of officials like Knapp, Bell, Capper, Clark, Smith, Swank, Haynes, and Haynes for various offices, urging principled support and questioning past loyalties.
A lengthy 1851 discourse compiles Whig and Democratic booster opinions on nominating candidates, praising Mr Otis’s abilities while noting rival Whig contenders. It cites letters between Giddings and other figures, discusses sectional tensions, and previews a Baltimore convention dynamic shaping the party’s future.
Woodville township resident J J Cook announces as an Independent candidate for Sheriff. The Freeman notes his acquaintance with locals and regards him as estimable and qualified for the duties. Additional details about his campaign or platform are referenced in another section.
A news note claims Lopez and his forces were captured, signaling the possible end of the effort by the over-patriotic pirates to seize the island from Spain. The fragment notes publish important reports up to press time.
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