09 Jul 1850
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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1850
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment from a Lorain County advertisement describes subscription counts and rate terms for a periodical, with unclear figures and scattered pricing including per-square and column rates and a three month minimum.
A funeral poem laments the loss of a young girl, praising her gentle smile and virtuous nature. It evokes sacred imagery of stars, prayers, and blessings, affirming her soul’s ascent and hoping she becomes a messenger of love between human hearts and the divine.
In St Lovina the Republican backs an evening sketch about Alice arrival and a temperance meeting. Mr Delany speaks of his life, past honors, and a trembling link to a former wife, while the crowd sits in hushed attention as he recalls his failed past and seeks to move the audience.
A long exhortation argues for the Wilmet Proviso in all territorial laws, warns of Southern unity and press influence, and predicts Northern weakness unless Proviso supporters unite. It notes Northern Democrats favor Cass, Southern papers press slaveholding aims, and warns Congress may delay action amid party division.
A dramatic courtly scene unfolds as Delany confesses past failures and remarries Alice in the presence of a large audience. A minister legitimizes the union while Delany vows to reclaim a virtuous life, aided by Alice’s steadfast devotion, amid sobs and a restored hope.
A dramatic morning report tells of Johnny Rhodes the lone survivor of a six member family from a wreck. Rescued by Mr Kennedy near Lake Geneva, the child identified his relatives amid the dead, including mother sister and brother, before fainting. The scene among the lifeless bodies moved witnesses deeply.
A man was duped in a small village by three or four youths posing as a cigar shop crew. They passed a counterfeit promissory note claiming it was from the Douglas Lumber and Mining Company, then pressured him to change it. He lost about a shilling in the exchange and narrowly escaped further loss as one boy taunted him with a Yankee remark. Providence General Advertiser notes local vigilance and marshals will question residents about stock and industry details with penalties for noncompliance.
Fragmentary historical notice references a person required to answer questions under an assistant’s prompting with a penalty of forfeiture for noncompliance. It mentions a General Government colonel or authority and a clow lieutenant or Lt. as part of the context.
The article discusses the origin of the word electricity from Greek, debates between Franklinian and other theories, and outlines concepts of positive and negative electrification, with experimental demonstrations using pith balls and a Dae tre machine. It presents a historical view of electrical science progress and the push to harness electrical properties for practical use.
The speaker reviews Whig divisions over slavery in new territories, citing resignations and denouncements. He argues for restraint from the Ohio delegation, notes Toombs assault on Taylor opposition, and discusses veto prospects. The piece urges unity among pro freedom allies and questions unconditional admission of California.
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