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Newspaper
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1851
Page
2
Obscured OCR fragment detailing proposed state constitutional provisions including debt limits sinking fund and tax rules, militia powers, representation apportionment and judicial organization. Mentions sinking fund commissioners and annual reports, and long sections on county and senatorial districts and amendments process.
A fragmented roster of individuals appears in the OCRed page text. The names include D. D.T. ned, A. Harlin, Willians Hawkins, P. Henders, Peter Huchene, ZY. Holmen, George B. Holt, J. Toolman, V. BR Horton Beisel Humphrey John RB, Huet, John Julingon, J. Dan. Jones, B. King, Sa. Teirkwood, Thomas J. Larsh, Sabin Seale, Albert V. Stebbins, Siete Harmon Stin Stra.
The Ohio General Assembly reports bills to report wheat and corn production, incorporate Olomm Academy in Turon county, and a bill to regulate sale of spirits with penalties from five to twenty-five dollars for first offences. A Noble county creation bill passed the House, and taxation of banks and other property moved forward. Resolutions urge Congress to repeal the Fugitive Slave Law and request the governor to forward resolutions to Senators and Representatives.
A June report from Singapore notes a search for Sir John Franklin and his expedition. A Magellan-like supply ship Merald reached the Arctic area via Sandwich Islands and Hong Kong. Wisdom says whites and natives fought. the Russians reported a party encamped far inland with failed contact and possible murder.
The Bonapartes plan to sue France for twelve million francs claiming Napoleon used church funds and state property. Prince Lucien Murat, cousin of the French president, contends for the Elysee Palace forests and a large sum, arguing as indemnity for losses of his father. Eminent counsel provided favorable opinions on the claims.
Readers are shown a brief, fragmentary update on a new constitution and the Whig party. It mentions Hon. Bejamin F Worle as United States Senator elect, elected by Ohio legislators, with prior roles as judge and district official. The piece notes party re-elections including five Woods Auditor of State and a librarian post, amid unclear context and remarks.
A fragmentary notice accuses a man named J Tan fen of swindling and warns the public, urging the Pressin Kons County and state residents to curb the rascal. It mentions a Preeman Gramfie commencement and notes a stage role in Jusekland Elgol with implied art images.
Fragmentary text reports a dismission from the bar by a state Supreme Court and vague political commentary tied to the Nashville Convention and various factions. The piece also mentions a prominent figure ill and near death at a hotel, with oblique notes on public sentiment and state politics. The tone resembles a 19th century newspaper notice.
Police arrested J Townseed at 50 Wall Street as a conspiracy promoter for a World’s Fair lottery. He advertised Free passage and $100 to holders of the lucky number four, claiming secret company funds and letters of support. Drawing planned for March 20, with about 15,000 dollars raised. suspect admitted for examination.
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