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Newspaper
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1851
Page
2
A historical report describes a balloon flight starting from the Acad emy Lot in Zanesville. Observations include a north wind, a calm airship voyage, and the balloon's descent near the Muskingum river with several dramatic sounds and a public reaction.
The paper cites a vindication of Mr Higgins and Gen Washington by a Floridian. It reports Havana excitement over Lopez's capture, torchlight processions, and prisoners, noting 100 men to be sent to Spain. The Crescent City and Empire City convey the latest from Havana with ship arrivals and casualties.
The telegraph reports the defeat capture and execution of Gen Lopez and reflects on the failed expedition. It argues the Cuban upheaval failed to mobilize the island and warns against future ventures while noting the dangers of revenge and the costly losses among countrymen. The piece compares California exploration notes to broader conflicts and mentions prominent figures and places to illustrate instability and ambition.
An Albany Knick tale describes a highly intelligent dog that accompanied a boy delivering papers. The pup followed every stop, wagging at paying subscribers and howling at those behind on payments, reportedly affecting a list of six hundred households.
The Freeman urges Whigs to support Buckland for district judge, praising his self-made rise, legal skill, temperate habits, and public benefaction. It contrasts Buckland with critics, notes the Erie county swing toward him, and dismisses Democ rat rumors about delegates. The piece reveals intra-party maneuvering and denounces alleged secret circulars and packed delegations.
A local exchange criticizes the Democrat editor for misrepresenting printing rates for Sandusky county. The letter defends its own pricing, accuses the Democrat of inflating costs, and urges voters to rebuke the editor with a double vote for the old judge, citing county printing expenditures and the alleged overcharges under Mr. Orton. It argues about printing costs, political influence, and campaign honesty in Fremont and Sandusky County.
The Huron Reflector lauds R P Buckland Esq as a compromise candidate with strong legal qualifications and integrity. It urges Huron Whigs to unite behind his candidacy to ensure a triumph at the polls, urging delegates to give him support at the election.
The directors of the Tuléd, Normale and Cleveland Ball road plan progress across lands they cross from Frimunlnd Grafton Station to Cleveland and Celum bas road. Contractors arrive from the east with implements and portions of the road landed and ready. Work expected to begin soon amid some delays and terms under negotiation.
Delegates from Erie, Huron, and Sandusky met at Believer to select a Whig candidate for State Senator. John E. Greene and Charles Kent led the convention with Hamilton of Erie chosen for State Senator, while Windield Seotg was named as the preferred presidential candidate. The gathering appointed a central committee and arranged publication of proceedings for district Whig papers.
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