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Newspaper
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1851
Page
2
A lengthy patriotic address extols the United States as a thriving union across science, commerce, and defense. It lauds Washingtons Capitol site, public worship, educational growth, and the navy, urging steadfast loyalty, religious virtue, and preservation of the union against disunion threats. The speech links nationhood with liberty, knowledge, and moral strength.
Samuel F. Vinton of Gallia County leads for governor with Ephraim B. Eckley of Carroll County as secretary of state and Henry Stanbery as attorney general. Albert A. Bliss Lorain is auditor general and John Woods Butler is auditor of state. Daniels Segur Lucas Joan Madeira Ross David Lyman Muskingum named for public works and supreme judges including Andrews Cryphaga Conyers ODLIN Bellamy Storer and George B. Way listed as slate members.
Freeman columns praise Mr Webster's July Fourth Washington speech marking the corner laying for a Capitol addition. Also details a July 22 boat ride aboard Capt Orr's Upper Cabin Steamboat Islander from Fremont for 100 ladies and gentlemen with music, dances, and a unanimous thanks to Capt Orr.
The Norwalk suit against selling the Huron county bards is withdrawn and bonds will be disposed of. Toledo Blade notes rapid road completion between there and here with trains likely by January. A Bloomer Ball in Toledo signals strong interest in the new costume, as Fremont and locals plan demonstrations. German social event at Bowman's Hotel, with excellent music by the Tilia City band, good dancing and supper. Locofoon State Convention set for Columbus on August 6.
The piece discusses Whig reactions to the compromise measures and contends Governor Denvonrat’s stance. It notes that the Whig convention did not endorse the measures and urges tolerance for Whigs’ differing opinions. It profiles Mr. Vinton voting against the fugitive slave law in all stages and against the ten million Texas bill, with California admission and DC slave trade abolition as his only support.
York township defends census methods and sources. It asserts information came from residents, denies employing subs, and accuses the writer of political affiliations and district proximity while warning of future anonymous communications. The piece frames township officials as careful custodians of census data.
A reader recalls a past anecdote about stopping a thief and notes a Pettibone style critique of corruption in high places. The piece argues the Sandusky County press misdirects readers away from local graft and printing expenses. It mentions a Gen. Scott convention planned for August in Pittsburg and quotes favorable press.
In a heated exchange the Norwalk Experiment quotes Dianne Tear and local editors accusing Democrats and Bush supporters of libel and manipulation. A retraction is noted as the paper claims misstatements about Vinton and the fugitive slave law. The piece ends with tension over political loyalties and possible further editorial battles.
A lengthy, mixed text reports local conventions in Locofoco districts with dates in August and August meetings, notes community celebrations, and discusses editorial opinions. It references Freemont, Tiffin friends, and public notices, along with remarks on the White State Convention, California, slavery debates, and Mr Vinton's legislative votes.
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