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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1847
Page
2
The excerpt reflects pride in the city’s past achievements and its continued ambition. It notes the idea of being a great people and hints at ongoing and future efforts in building “wp” notions, suggesting optimism about growth and development across time.
The New York crowd shows strong public support for Pope Pius IX. Mayor W V Brappy presides with Brookyn and Jersey City leaders as letters from Van Buren, Seward, Dallas and others are read. The committee frames a tribute praising liberty, Italy’s revival, and constitutional governance.
The governor presents disbursements for 1847 including public works and common schools expenditures, notes a $402,520 surplus for debt funding, and reports $237,146 in trust funds. He urges increasing the sinking fund, discusses the state bank and canal sales, and addresses penitentiary reform, interest regulation, and internal improvements for transportation and commerce. The address highlights constitutional issues, Mexican War funding, and calls for new courts and apportionment reforms.
Governor Bebb praises mutual congratulation amid reported health and prosperity across the state. He outlines the fiscal year ending November 15, 1847, noting general revenues of 1,202,828.47, canal tolls 27,641.85, banks and insurers tax 41,745.53, surplus revenue repaid by counties 101,335.43, interest on surplus revenue 66,379.00, and other items 39,642.10, with total expenditures directed to annual state expenses and public works.
The speaker urgesCongress to reject conquest and dismemberment of Mexico and to pursue peace and fair purchase if expansion occurs. He condemns pride and revenge, recalls the Ordinance of 1787, and pleads for charity, moderation, and divine guidance to sustain liberty and prevent renewed oppression within the states.
The Elyria Courier notes the appointment of Brat I. Colton, Esq. as editor and proprietor of the Rivalry Review. A Rhode Island governor has refused to attend a military event, with Providence described as a peace-minded capital amid a general review.
The passage discusses Mr. Winthrop of Massachusetts as a capable speaker and chairholder whose reputation may be tested by any departure from the chair. Mr. Vinton of Ohio received a caucus nomination but declined. The author laments Whig disunity over Mr. CB. Smith, yet assumes the party knows best.
The document praised for breadth and republican character urges democratic support for reform measures. It warns Whigs to carry the agenda if Democrats fail, cites Old Portage representative Coleman famed for anti slavery and anti monopoly pretensions, and questions penitentiary labor rules amid competition with free mechanics.
The extra issue bearing the Message was bought in Cleveland to fill the page with sundry notices and important news. Readers will get early access to documents while the paper preserves its usual reading material. No room for commentary on the Message this week.
The legislature reports early organization with Senate choosing Charles B Goddard as Speaker and Mo Downing as Sergeant-at-Arms. The Mouse party names Hawkins as Speaker and Scatterday as Sergeant-at-Arms. Both Houses, all Whigs, work on preliminaries with no definite result yet.
The North Globe changes hands and will be edited by A Ingralyqm, described as a Proviso Barnburner and ally of Hankevism and Slavery.
A resolution from a Conway County gathering at Ragsdale Mills expresses sincere gratitude to James K. Polk for steering the nation with governance akin to a parent protecting the ship of state. It lauds his wartime leadership and hopes for his long life. An exchange remarks on Rev J T Headley’s Napoleon essay.
The New York meeting expresses sympathy for reforms of the Roman States under the Pope. Anxious world watches despots while the Pope pursues reform after centuries of oppression. The N Y Courier is criticized by the Buffalo Express, and a Switzerland sketch is promised next week.
The writer commends Gov Slade and his education system, notes his Cleveland address, and invites him to visit the town. They seek clarity on the society's aims, favor inviting him to speak, and pledge cooperation if plans align. They argue moral and religious cultivation alongside knowledge enriches education.
The Herald of Truth notes the December issue arrives with Editor Hines returning from a geological tour in good health. An article by J Milton Saunders reports experiments on electricity and galvanism and promises further continuation in the next number.
A reader questions why more copies of the Cultivator are not taken by dampers as the useful publication continues to arrive regularly.
The Doston Chronotype, once an experimental entry, is now treated as a fixed fact by the paper. Mr. Wright is praised for sharp phrasing, able to say more in fewer words than any editor. A notice appears in the advertising columns.
Telegraph dispatches report Britta's arrival while money markets ease. Disturbances continue in weland and war has broken out in Switzer land. No further details on retirement yet.
Correspondence from the Pittsburgh Gazette reports Senate session called to order by Vice President Dallas with new members presenting, and House of Representatives voting for Speaker among multiple ballots. Robert C. Winthrop leads first ballot, Roche? Winthrop wins on the third ballot with 110 votes. Clerk election follows with L. C. Levin nominating B. B. French and Campbell of Tennessee elected Clerk.
Correspondence from the Ohio State [Monstrary] Mexico dated April 24 1848 recounts Lieut Campbell and 25 dragoons escorting witnesses attacked by about 190 Mexican cavalry near Gen Taylor’s route. Four balls struck Campbell’s clothes yet he led a desperate retreat, with 14 killed or missing and several wounded. Taylor commended Gen Woot and others at a leaving reception praised the hospitality and finery.
A telegram from Louisville dated December describes a skirmish near Ceralvo Mexico under Trent Cal Webb's command where a guerrilla band led by Martines was defeated and its commander killed. Webb’s force reportedly suffered losses while Taylor was to arrive at Ceralvo on November 10. The piece notes 248 officers and men of the 15th Regiment were present at Chapultepec, with as many as 522 absent from the field, prompting questions about their status. The Indiana Supreme Court ruling declares a portion of black exclusion unconstitutional, criminalizing entry without bonds.
From Havre routed advices a crisis in Switzerland unfolds as Catholic cantons withdraw from the National Diet and both sides marshal forces. France and Austria head for potential intervention. liberal Bern stands with pro Jesuit expulsion aligned with significant troops and cannon. The prospect sparks dire bloodshed and lasting bitterness.
Elyria Natural History Society will meet tomorrow evening at the room after the last hour. Lecture by F. Hiuss, ken, on land be form. The public is invited to attend. December 17.
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