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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1854
Page
2
Patrons are urged to settle debts with Wassburn & Smitil at their offices, as the Couring partnership dissolves. The notice, signed by the subscribers, notes the books are at LT. Santa’s office and calls for prompt payment. The piece then recounts a travelogue and convention reflections.
A long tract urges young men to rise above petty slights and social neglect and to pursue a dignified path. It contrasts boastful upstarts with true self respect, citing ancient examples and urging perseverance toward higher aims rather than dwelling on exclusion.
Advertised notice states Messrs. Sxow and Buauerz have opened a new establishment in Beale Block Mo 4. They stock clocks watches dowry groceries boots shoes and offer bargains. Also notes recent church meetings led by Rev. Wansworth and Rev. Wasman with interest in the locality and road improvements, plus a report on a Committees on Field Crops awarding premiums and a treasury balance for Lorain County Agricultural Society.
The steamer San Francisco foundered at sea with 240 passengers lost including Col. Washington and Maj. Taylor. One hundred forty survivors arrived ashore. the ship’s sails shattered and engine failure left the vessel unmanageable amid heavy gales. British ship Three Dells later reported 230 souls rescued from the scene.
The Ohio Senate reports on two Honees and a failed bid to elect a U.S. Senator on February 28. Mer Davis introduces a preamble praising Capt. Tagralinin's conduct at Smyrna, with related resolutions before a joint committee. A debate on school law changes unfolds, favoring the current system. a unanimous vote supports secession from Congress to claim unsold public lands. The House fixes February 24 for the U.S. Senator election and references a Commerce Committee review of War Department river and harbor estimates.
Arriving from Europa New York reports January 13 a busyLondon scene with Palmerston resignations and renewed Turkish war rumors. Ostensible peace talks progress slowly as Persia and Russia prepare. a vast allied stance emerges while Constantinople and St Petersburg exchange vague signals. Reports recount naval actions at Sinope and troop movements across Poland Wallachia as the world watches for decisive steps.
An overflowing three story brick building on Third between Jefferson and Main at Dayton collapsed on Thursday. Ten to twelve people were killed or buried, including two tailors. three women, a child, and several others were badly hurt. Provisional cause cited as proprietors overloading with iron and stoves.
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