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Newspaper
Cambridge Reveille
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1850
Page
2
An August election announcement designates William Pessonett as a candidate for county Auditor, subject to voters of Wayne County at the next August election.
Acurives Williams announces candidacy for Wayne County Treasurer in the August election. Williams seeks to advance fiscal oversight and voter trust.
The article questions Indianapolis editors stance on completing the Terre Haute and Richmond Railroad. It accuses the Sentinel of political bias and dependence on state patronage while vowing the project will proceed thanks to the resolve of the working classes and regional supporters.
Stratton and Barnard of Cincinnati announce a new American romance titled The Traitor! or the Pate of Ambition based on Aaron Burr’s treason. Written in Emerson Bennett style, the work will publish in twenty five cent parts with illustrated covers. Part 1 is in press and ready soon.
The Wayne Circuit Court adjourned over to the third Monday of June the 17th of the month due to backlog. It will take two to three weeks to complete remaining docket items. jurors for last week and witnesses are required to attend.
The Sons of Temperance chapters of Cambridge Dublin and Milton held a public meeting at the Methodist Episcopal Church last evening. The event was well attended by order members and local citizens with satisfactory exercises and general approval.
The Great West literary paper edited by E Penrose Jones is united with The Columbian to be published as The Columbian and Great West. The merged weekly will focus on Western literature and development.
The Hon. A B Corwine arrived January 28 and began duties as mail agent with government consent. He has assumed receipt and delivery of the mails personally.
The St Louis papers report Mrs Howard gaining possession of her children from a convent near the city by forcible means after her husband was killed by Lans down. She displayed pistols and threatened to take the children anywhere, declaring she had killed one woman and could kill again if opposed.
An exchange notes a tumor removed from Mrs. Rachel McGraw who died on the 3d at Liberty New York. Weighing 30 pounds the growth formed near the liver. It filled the chest and broke several ribs from the backbone though the statement seems incredible.
The Whig reports Dilton Hayworth resigns from the County Commission and Erre Scoville is appointed to fill the vacant seat.
Richmond Palladium notes directors intend to contract work to the State line by May 15. West of the line stockholders weigh Dayton connection versus Eaton, with public meetings urging a Dayton link to form a great eastern trunk line and boost Cincinnati trade.
The Fayette and Union Chronicle recalls the marriage of junior editor Caantes W. Cottom to Miss Saran E. Ancet daughter of John Angel of New Albany Indiana on the 24th inst. The paper notes the event with a humorous nod to rule waivers and wishes the couple lasting happiness.
The passage defends a correspondent known as P in the Grand Jury reform dispute versus the State Sentinel. It condemns the Sentinel editor for calling opponents reckless and rascallike, arguing such polemic shows lack of solid arguments. The writer predicts Chapman will retract after sober reconsideration.
A correspondent asks for help but is told the paper cannot aid him. He is directed to the Noliesville Plaindealer or the State Sentinel for possible action. The exchange suggests limited local assistance and referrals to other papers.
The General Assembly of Ohio adjourned sine die on last Monday morning about daylight, closing a session of nearly four months.
The Ohio Legislature has passed the Homestead Exemption bill and it becomes law. The measure aims to protect primary residences from certain taxes and changes.
The Wayne Circuit Court appointed Crarces. H. Raymond of this place as examiner of school teachers.
Mr. Clemens presented a petition signed by Alabama citizens requesting that the blessings of Slavery be extended to every State in the Union.
Mr. J. K. Tobitt, a practical printer at 9 Spruce St, introduces word types casting common monosyllables on one body. The plan, not new but here in use, aims to speed typesetting though not patentable. A note from Scientific American credits Tobitt for practical application. The Queen of Portugal owns land in Washington DC near the President's square totaling 89 539 square feet.
Frrexsp Wester urges readers to build a solid moral foundation on the Biste and pursue happiness through wisdom and virtue. He cautions against chasing pleasure abroad and exhorts study, reading, and prudent living to secure lasting peace and usefulness.
The Louisville Democrat and Louisville Journal debate the Nashville Convention's motive and potential to split the Union. They cite conflicting state conditions for holding the convention and warn that dissolution efforts resemble earlier Hartford Convention fears. The texts express concern over northern actions and possible Southern Confederacy outcomes.
Statistics from the Cincinnati Horticulture Society show 743 vineyard acres within a circle around Cincinnati, with 340 plus acres in bearing. Full bearing could yield up to 148,600 gallons annually. Clark County Indiana reports 150 to 200 acres under cultivation, with about 200 gallons per acre and wine sold at seventy to eighty cents per gallon.
A fastidious lady was greatly shocked by a report that male and female peper a plants are often found together in the same bed. The item notes curiosity about gardening habits and public reaction to unusual plant pairings.
Liverpool reports a dull fortnight with Upland prices down 4d and 53 350 bales sold, trade buying sparingly. Havre very quiet with Bengal and European markets inactive. India sugar and Porto Rico sales noted. corn and flour prices ease. meat fresh demand steady to firm.
The Senate resumed the debate on Clay's resolutions as Chase spoke on the general question of slavery. He defended the Anti slavery agitators before the body adjourned, while Denton prepared to proceed and Dickinson moved to table the motion.
Loxton March 8 1850 money market improves slightly Consols 933 money 9 percent for account US fixes 107 108 Pennsylvania fives 93094 United States accounts from manufacturing districts unsatisfactory English politics show little events Lord John Russell proposes abolition of Lord Lieutenant Ireland and Dublin Viceroy posts Canada annexation movement little noted Collins new American steamers gain attention Palmerston Greek blockade criticized Russian remonstrance met with public support Queen's message passed Malta ships ordered to halt hostilities France marks Republic anniversary finances expect revenue adequate Postmaster scrutinizes letters to supposed prisoners sparking debate in Assembly France Russia seen as united on Greek question French Levant fleet sails to Greek coast
The Virginia and Georgia legislatures have filed complaints about Northern aggressions. Gov Johnson yesterday submitted to both Houses a message defending Pennsylvanias constitutional duties and fidelity to sister Southern states. The document includes a historical summary backing the governors vindication.
A heated Senate exchange between Mr Foote and Mr Benton centers on California’s admission and New Mexico territorial government bills. Foote accuses Benton of cowardice and motives while Benton defends decorum and rights of California, with tempers flaring and calls to order from the Vice President.
The Boston report notes six days of Webster trial with exposed pecuniary actions and doubts about his statements. Ships and markets reports from Pittsburgh and New York describe river levels, cheese sales, and steady flour with firm prices. Cincinnati notes the Miami Canal reopening and general market activity including bacon, sugar, and whiskey prices.
In the Senate Benton denounces Foote for indecently reporting himself yesterday and warns self help if the chamber or language are not protected. Foote defends his report and questions Benton's respect for honor. Benton offers no reply, and the body returns to Clay’s resolutions.
The Frederick Herald argues there is no immediate danger from the crisis, noting Maryland border farmers and Western folks continue life as normal. It cites Foote and Clements claiming Union would last only a week, as Cincinnati Gazette notes.
A Venetian palace valued at five million francs was sold for fifty four thousand florins to an owner who plans a soap factory. The sale included two imperial pier glasses by Ribaldi and other antiques, with crowds gathering on the steps as bidders departed.
A gentleman states Mr Eomma Bvritt, a noted European philanthropist and peace advocate who helped convoke Brussels and Paris conventions, will visit Washington soon with friends and wishes to hold a public meeting to discuss preparatory delegates for a third convention at Frankfort on the Maine in August.
A fragment proclaims that in life religion distributes favors widely yet reserves its finest blessings for the inset hour, suggesting a peak moment of spiritual grace. The line contrasts everyday mercy with a later, supreme as yet unspecified blessing.
The excerpt discusses why the federal union prevents state confederations and why states acting separately would threaten the general government. It argues that state officers swear to the Constitution, that a Southern Convention would be revolutionary, and that the People retain inherent rights of revolution while states must honor federal obligations.
In Farris County Texas a convention discussed appointing delegates to the Nashville Disunion Convention. Poor candidates drew one vote each, six more votes favored the convention, while 295 opposed no convention no disunion. Galveston residents avoided voting and the Journal on August 8 criticizes the legislature’s late recommendation law. Also notes Edward S Mopps, late sergeant in Capt Keating’s company Kentucky foot volunteers, seeks information.
At a board meeting this week the Canal Company decided to raise by loan the funds needed for repairs. The money will be repaid from the first toll receipts. Subscription papers are circulating as supporters are urged to join in completing the repairs.
A Wisconsin woman collected $100 from a liquor dealer for selling her husband excessive rum. She muses that if she can induce his monthly tipsy days, she could gain a quirky living and keep her carriage.
The National Medical Convention plans to assemble in Cincinnati in May. Local physicians have held a meeting to welcome the delegates and entertain them at a supper, with spirituous liquors to be excluded.
The Lawrenceburg Register notes preparations underway to repair the canal quickly. A large sum has been subscribed by Harrison citizens to aid the company in the project.
The Pennsylvania Constitution amendment for electing judges by the people passed the House on the 114th instant with only three voting against. Now only popular approval is needed to make it law.
A Boston Journal letter claims agents and actors plotting to revolutionize Cuba are in the city since session start. It says government knows every movement and will act decisively when conspiracy rises, noting officers from last summer’s New York explosion among so-called distinguished strangers.
The Virginia legislature enacts a law to tax every male negro aged 2 to 50 one dollar annually. Funds raised join the existing 30,000 dollar appropriation for colonization in Africa unless the legislature designates otherwise. The Senate added the tax, and the bill now becomes law with the annual levy and funding mechanism.
The writer cites Gibbon noting Roman legions crossing the Danube with wagons and war gear. He argues German forest clearance and drainage warmed the land, predicting future climates here will improve, though generations must wait beyond their lifetimes.
A young lady objects to a blunt compliment remark and declares she does not seek praise in shallow channels. The exchange ends with a playful back and forth as they spar over singing and sincerity.
The city of Boston has a current population of 132000 people. This figure reflects the latest available counts and serves as a benchmark for urban planning and services.
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