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Daily Lafayette Courier

Location

Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1850

Page

2

Benton Opposes Unmixed Omnibus Bill In Journal Debate

The Daily Courier reports a sharp reply to yesterday’s Journal over Mr Benton’s stance on Clay’s Omnibus bill. Benton opposes bundling multiple measures into one act while Denton supports addressing each item separately. The piece frames Benton as defending constitutional limits, slave territory concerns, and fair treatment of southern interests, while criticizing northern press partisanship and urging legislative caution. It also notes related items on land warrants, theatre mockery, regional crop outlooks, and miscellaneous local notices.

Benton Journal of Yesterday Clay Great Missourian Mendon Clays Denton Mr. Clay Bunton Bexton Congress

Mix Brothers Return to Main Street Grocer Establishment

Notice indicates James Mix and Messrs Benbridge and Mix have moved back to their Main Street quarters. The ad touts a tempting display of dry and fancy groceries and substantial goods. Mr Mix’s new building adds to the street’s commercial appeal and is well laid out for business.

James Mix Benbridge & Mix Main Street Tix Strawn Dodd & Eldridge Mix Egate Cann Game Place Lafayette

Garibaldi on the African Coast Inspires Italian Lady Anecdotes

Garibaldi now living on the African coast is described in a fragmentary note. The text mentions his influence on an Italian lady who recalls timely anecdotes and discusses his political role and presence in current events.

Garibaldi New York

Probable War Fever Narrows to Diplomatic Sparks

Insecurities over a Cuba incident fuel calls for a hard line against Spain. dispatches from General Campbell in Havana claim the Count of Alcay refuses to surrender Contay prisoners, stirring talk of war if further refusals occur. British assurances provoke scrutiny of Washington’s diplomacy and the nation’s independence in foreign affairs.

Spain United States Wasmmoroy Campbell Havana Count of Alcay Cuba Contay Altho Chalgren Clayton Bulwer England Cabna Uncle Sam Bune Wen Washington Bevner Craytos Lava Onyit Diet Bunner Mn Ation Amonser Cin. Enquirer

Heroic wheelman perishes saving others on Griffith

Report from Missouri says a wheelsman on the Griffith leapt to save passengers as flames enveloped the wheel. Richard Munn, a Greenfield resident, died after steering through fire and diving overboard to reach safety. Captain Roby and other crew are praised for attempting rescue while Mrs Chichester and others clung to improvised aids to reach shore. Local celebration of selfless aid follows amid accounts of 30 to 40 burned aboard and generous Lake County relief efforts. The section also notes a Springfield inventor’s butter preserving machine showcased by the St. Louis Republican.

Holly Missouri Griffith Oakland Cemetery Richard Munn Greenfield Huron County John * Chichester McColl Peter Chichester Cabia Decker Fheadore Dull Sandusky City Buffalo Sandusty Mirror St. Louis Republican EB. H. Merrysax Springfield Republican

Mistake Corrected on Empire State Fire Report

The Toledo Blade corrects Cleveland papers by noting the steamer Empire State did not catch fire on a downriver voyage. In fact the Empire, on a Detroit to Cleveland run, towed the disabled Propeller St Joseph. Sparks from the St Joseph caused a deck fire that was immediately extinguished with no harm to vessel or passengers.

Toledo Blade Cleveland Empire State Devon Empire Detroit St. Joseph

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