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Newspaper
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1851
Page
2
An extended moral essay advocates daytime rest discipline and night sleep to improve health, urging readers to avoid late hours, keep a fresh air bedroom, drink cold water, and cultivate regular nap-free days. It warns against overwork and strange sleep habits while praising early rising and consistent routines.
In the Cincinnati Gazette editors urge support for the Mad River Railroad by highlighting the stronger alignment through Bellvue Norwalk and Cleveland, arguing it offers shorter time and better grades than competing routes via Sandusky. They warn that opposing lines threaten Northwest trade and travel and favor connecting to Fremont and Toledo.
A Mr Davin of New York proposes building a steamship or steamboat under strict conditions with a penalty of 9,250,000 if he fails. He claims to create a vessel superior in strength capacity burden and speed, able to beat any vessel by miles and to reach Albany in five hours for a fee. He also offers research and construction at cost, promising unprecedented performance and profits if successful.
Fragmented remarks criticize hypocrisy and bigotry in a Tennessee town. A writer cites Beawnlow as author of a mural-like critique, arguing moral corruption spans bishops, reformers, and social pretenders, urging scrutiny of local courtship and public virtue amid heated debate.
The Express notes the outside cost of garments for wives sisters and mothers and contrasts this with profits from fashion art sales and imported wines by the elites. It cites a large figure 18 407 058 EF Gee Blrenk’s new advertisement and hints at luxury expenditures.
The Norwalk and Toledo Railroad is placed under Ashley, former Michigan Southern sup`t, to oversee construction. Aimed to finish to Monroeville next full, except Sandus river bridge and embankments. Surveyors reach Harmwe's Corners near Fremont, with work progressing rapidly toward completion with available men and funds.
The Freeman notes growing support for a Toledo to Bucyrus route via Fremont and Gallion, arguing benefits to local farmers and commerce. It critiques Sandusky city opponents and details political removals and rail road tensions across Seneca, Erie, and Huron counties, highlighting expected rapid construction and regional economic impact.
A Washington writer denounces the Locofoco gerrymander in the new constitution. It compares Whig and Locofoco district populations, notes how parity and a Lt Gov casting vote could shift representation, and claims a plan to consolidate Cincinnati and Hamilton County aimed to gain two more Locofoco Senators. The piece decries minority rights being crushed. Two British subjects appear as a curious side note.
The Galveston press and leading citizens vow to resist a deceitful debt payment scheme. A Western Texas publication urges honoring public obligations in full, warning the plan would dishonor the state and rail against mob demands undermining trust and governance.
In England and across Europe a widening schism in the church and shifting political alignments provoke petitions for constitutional revision. Berlin denounces Austro‑French plans as U S forces in the Indies report naval movements. at home, Attorney General and Interior Secretary dismiss charges against Commissioner Eberle as frivolous after review.
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