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Newspaper
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1850
Page
2
A long, jagged excerpt blends wartime memories with legal texts on fugitive slaves. It includes Arthur and Jerome discussions, a soldier’s pledge, a Detroit arrest, and the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law provisions authorizing commissioners and seizures across states, detailing fees, duties, and enforcement.
The Bakers performed to a densely crowded audience on Thursday evening last, earning universal satisfaction. Advertisements note Teledonna’s rich treats forthcoming, and the paper explains editorial burdens and aims to list the next Ohio Legislature members.
State election yields Wood as governor by several thousand votes. Whigs gain seats in both chambers, now holding about half the Legislature with key defections from Sutliff Randall House and some Locos. Nationally the Whigs gain two Congressmen in Morgan and Clermont districts while the Locos drop one in their delegation.
The note details a major mail robbery with three pouches stolen near New York for routes to Wheeling St Louis Richmond and Wilmington. About a bushel of opened letters and several checks were recovered or stolen. Estimates place losses from 20000 to 100000 with around 1000 letters opened. Two men are arrested in Philadelphia for mail theft. General O Hinton faced four indictments in court. Jenny Lind concerts draw large crowds in Boston with upcoming Philadelphia and New York appearances.
The adjourned meeting of the Fremoos Literary Association will be held Monday evening October 21st at the School-room of H. E. Clark. Chas G. Mugg, Svey. Two thousand two hundred one lashes were administered on board the U S sloop of war Albany, arriving Boston after about twenty-one months cruise. Commanded by Victory M Randolph.
A historical note recounts Paine the Gas Man reappearing after a retreat and claiming a new discovery. He asserts his secret remains, describes repelling water in immersed bodies, and envisions perpetual motion via magnetic electricity, while warning of public mockery and promising one final undertaking before revealing all.
A humorous anecdote about Neander a renowned divine and scholar of Jewish descent forgetting his clean clothes after his sister hides his old garments. He arrives at an 7 o'clock lecture in an misfitted outfit. A servant girl interrupts whispering a sharp rebuke before he continues the talk.
A reflection on boyhood traits and moral judgment. The essay argues that character is apparent in play and school is like the adult world. Honest, virtuous people may face suspicion but eventually the right side prevails and truth triumphs.
The weeklong chief novelty was a $200 one mile race between Hills boy of eighteen from Tonawanda and a Canadian Indian. The Canadian ran fastest, finishing in 4 minutes 23 seconds after Hills cramping halted him. Hills led to the third quarter but could not finish strong.
The Boston Post recounts a curious insurance episode involving Ja net Baker the elf Quaker. A broker and vessel notes reveal misfilled policies and ambiguities, with satirical asides about dancing, value, and odd quips from contemporary figures.
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