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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1848
Page
3
The Cincinnati editor reports Whig views on the presidency. Clay is the preferred first choice among few Whigs contacted, with General Taylor as an option for those who would vote for a nominee. Gonwin is not seeking nomination, while Judge McLean is respected but not favored for the post. Old Harry is described as a decided favorite.
In the Herald of the 10th J S Weatherly lists lake accidents from May to December inclusive. Seventy five vessels were damaged or destroyed with 63 schooners brigs and similar craft and 22 steamboats affected. Damages are partly listed but heavy overall. Many incidents could have been prevented with suitable harbors on the lakes. The piece calls attention to Whig senators’ address and notes tables are omitted. Inspect the facts and figures rather than declarations.
The Loco-fevo State Central Committee forms a convention to push Derr rebellion. De Arg es warns that without a new apportionment by November 2 the government ends and a new constitution may rise, as the conspirators aim to overthrow the state and anarchize it. Whigs are faulted for breaking order to save the government.
The March issue features a leading article by Robert Dale Owen on Labor its History and Prospects contrasting eastern continent conditions with the 14th century. It warns Americans to guard against similar fate, praising Owen’s clarity and integrity. Also noted are Garaman's Magazine and Lave Garrian monthly works with favorable impressions and pricing details for subscriptions.
The passage presents Colonel Frémont's summary to Congress on California's early war actions in 1846. It notes his topographical role, the California independence proclaimed at Sonoma on July 5, the subsequent U.S. control, and unpaid military expenses claimed as due from the United States. It also critiques iron markets and Morse’s Telegraph honor in a satirical tone.
A Whitington correspondent describes Mr Adams collapsing in the Speaker's chair amid intense House turmoil over resolutions honoring Mexican generals. The account details his sudden pallor, convulsive movements, attempts to address the Chair, and colleagues' reactions as he slumped and grew still. The scene ends with a call noting his presumed death like condition.
Theodore Parker argues in a letter that counting slaves as three fifths of a person gives the South excessive representation in Congress and electoral votes. He traces changes from 1780 to 1840, notes disparities between North and South freemen, and cites direct taxes and census figures to illustrate the inequity.
The passage argues that slaveholding states gained political and fiscal advantages from slavery, citing electoral votes, tax considerations, and public land sales. It asserts southern influence in appointments and judiciary, noting more southern ministers and justices, and claims northern leadership lags in key offices. The text extols southern aptitude in national affairs and warns that only trusted pilots guide the nation.
A fragmented legal docket lists numerous holding court entries across common pleas and fourteenth circuit districts, naming judges, case dates, and jurisdictions. It includes criminat, teense and probate business references with several improper spellings and scattered month dates across counties such as Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Ottawa, Lorain, and Sandusky, among others, with entries like Gershon and Gesves appearing amid various scheduled hearings.
Reports from Philadelphia and New Orleans relay Mexican events, Santa Anna in exile, and Scott’s control. Private casualties near Molino del Rey are named, Cordova’s capture is confirmed, Bustamante rallies Zacatecas, and Massachusetts troop mobilization contrasts with slave states. Cameron Guards departure details noted.
Notice of a convention of delegates from the 21st district to meet at Wallington Lorain on April 26 at noon to select a delegate for the Whig National Convention in Philadelphia. Counties listed by votes: Erie 40, Medina 30, Lorain 99, Elyria dates noted. signed by district committee members.
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