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Newspaper

Elyria Courier

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1850

Page

2

Giddings Speech Praises Ewing In Cleveland Address

A detailed report from Cleveland recounts Mr Giddings speech at the courthouse on a Monday evening, lauding Mr Ewing and the Taylor era while critiquing prevailing press treatment. It notes Ewing’s leadership in pursuing free territory policies and quotes the speaker on emancipation principles amid party strife. The piece also covers a separate foot race between Hill of Tonawanda and a Canadian runner, detailing times and cramps.

Giddings Ewving Ewing Taylor Giddings Lr West Jarra Ian, JR Cleveland Saramiz Thomas Eveing Exyerton Sailor Gillings Ishatuntilly Ginen Taylor Mexiigan Way All General Zoilleoomm Clergyiaca Hin California New Mexico Jai Cnbine Senate Fillmore Ohio Stimwit Edgerton Deserbes Bix Hill Uhey Tonawanda Angian Montreal Hiim Bill Tuckson

Congress Remarks On Last Night Of Session

The Washington Republic notes in a biting editorial that the Branch Mint bill was defeated as members were drunken, hindering passage. It accuses Congress of causing harm by drink and calls for removing drones and drunkards to save the country. The piece critiques bread price measures amid gold and silver outflows from Europe and California.

Washington Republic Congress New York Europe California Mesopotamia Leuben Clark Isaac Clark Mr. C Clark

Detroit Meeting Opposes Fugitive Law Despite Mayor Absence

In Detroit a public gathering opposed the fugitive law with Michigan supporters including Mr. Lantuc and an Advertiser editor acting as secretary. Speakers urged resistance to repeal and urged the law's sustenance amid a charged political climate and claims of treason in press coverage.

Arswet Anneling Detroit Caw Beld Lantuc Elisir Advertiser Cny Cheseip

Mayor accused of bias at improvised meeting

A fragment from a 19th century city council scene accuses the mayor of impropriety and nervous temperament while presiding over a meeting. The text complains of treasonable speech and calls for his removal or restraint, citing duties and decorum.

Orphan Box Letter Sparks Western Horse Race Chance

The Elyria Courier notes readers should read Woolsey Watts letter in last week's issue. A race chance is offered for a nominal sum to secure good horses in the western part of the bay area. The piece on the first page titled The Orphan Box is highlighted as contentious and unfitting for readers.

Woolsey Wats

Hutchison Family Postpones Western Visit

A note from Cleveland reports the Hutchiesons must return to Green Mountain due to Judson’s illness and alarming religious excitement. Their western city trip is indefinitely postponed. The Cleveland Advertisements call readers to notices from Sacer Nant & Co and Tusrxarox & Brooks, noting railroads boost local business and promising county election results with a likely strong majority.

Cleveland Green Mountain Judson Messrs

Temperance Leaders Visit County on Mercy Mission

Geo M Woung head of the Sons of Temperance in Ohio tours the county urging action against drunkenness. He reports progress in other counties, praising united temperance efforts and urging immediate local activity to curb vice. Bro Young’s efforts aid families, while Whigs praise the reelection of a popular advocate of human rights in Ohio’s 2d district.

Geo M. Woung Gs W. P Order of the Sons of Temperance Ohio Weel Lablet Diariet Estes Utase Iain Ske Alwys

Pennsylvania Election Results and Party Shifts

The Pennsylvania vote favors the Democratic ticket by a large majority securing a US Senator. Wilmot faced Whig defection but party unity restored support for G A Grow, his former law partner, who is elected. Stevens is also re-elected.

Pennsylvania Wilmot Shoul G. A. Grow Stevens Good

Argus In Hot Water Over False Charge Claim

The Argus faces sharp critique over a dispute with Pho Arges, charged with falsity and headline sparring. The columnist vows to prove the accusation false while urging cooler talk and denying sensationalism.

The Fugitive Slave Law and Democratic Paternity

A polemical piece arguing the Fugitive Slave Law origins expose Democratic paternity from Butler Mason and Thompson. It cites vote tallies, asserts Whigs mostly opposed, and quotes the Washington Union praising Judge Thompson’s defense of the bill as a bold party action.

Butler South Carolina Mason Virginia Senate Thompson Judiciary Committee Free State Pennsylvania House Roe Corp Ron Savien- Teen North Congress Washington Union Representatives Messia Giddings Thaddeus Stevens Judge Thompson

Course of Lectures for Elyria Engage Citizens

The citizens of Elyria consider a winter course of lectures on geology physiology history and related subjects. Earlier winter talks praised as historical and well received, and organizers seek immediate plans to secure a new program with varied topics and broad public interest.

Elyria

A Certain Cure in the Streets Over Fugitive Bill

A Whig observer challenged Woecawah Loco about the Thirty Northern Democrats who voted for the bill. The man’s violent spasms subsided as he left the crowd, believing that the party would look better with three northern Democrats to one northern Whig who supported it.

Fillmore Cardon Iit

The Old Soldiers and the New Bounty Land Debate

The passage hints at after the late bounty land bill inviting veterans of the 1912 war era to engage, noting a spread of veteran actions and a national surge of fighting men, with peculiar observations about the country and its people regarding veterans and rewards.

Theo Thor

Democratic Record in War Parties and Temperance Yearbook

The article critiques claims that Democrats were largely absent from historic conflicts, arguing records show Democrats led or supported major battles. It also discusses a 1881 temperance yearbook titled The Nation Temperance Glaring, noting its contents, engravings, and a three dollar annual price with subscription details.

Perce Andorien Tratford Democratis Tom Darwin Townshend

Whig Triumph in Town Over Thompson Contest

Miller, a Whig, is elected to Congress for Thompson after contesting the previous result. The people reelected him by a handsome majority amid claims of foul play by Thompson. The Albany Journal clipping praises bell founder Mr Meneely of West Troy for large bells shipped to New York and Virginia churches, endorsing his enterprise and skill.

Daniel F. Miller Thompson Miller Froud Biov Moneely West Troy Fig Union Mereely America Silas Woot New York Virginia Pittern Tone Ns Gen Taylor Mencely Aaricannral Soviets MFM Albany Journal Menerly Meneely

Mississippi Proclamation Calls for Legislature Meet in Jackson

Governor John A Quitman calls the Mississippi Legislature to convene on Monday, November eighteenth, to consider actions for asserting state sovereignty amid federal policy tensions over slavery and territorial rights. The proclamation cites perceived infringements by Congress and urges preparedness to meet emergencies.

Anthony Quitman Mississippi United States Congress Mexico District of Columbia John A. Quitman Croite Jackson City of Jackson

Fugitive Law Dissent and Union Speech Amid Ohio Meeting

In Eaton township Ohio a mass meeting denounces the Fugitive Slave Law as an outrage and vows to protect fugitives. Resolutions praise hospitality, condemn slave catchers, and call for united action to rescue escapees, with officers appointed to publish the record and prepare for county meetings.

Schisal House Walter Chiles End Allen Wight Alango A Chipman FC Wight Nepvech Thompson Committee On United States Resutere Yy Mao Wonan Fea Eaton Township Eaton Congress Hevet Paul Savior Elyrin Villawine A A Chapman Rays Eaton James Reevs Thorot F Chapman E Horrison Wight Richard King Walter Pauger Elyria

Lightning destroys barn worth four hundred dollars

The report notes a barn owned by Mr. Rogers of Vienna in Rumhull County was struck by lightning and burned, with a loss of 400 dollars. Also mentions a Lenox resident struck by lightning but recovered. The piece weaves in political and local notices, including Ohio congressional districts and various names, with a broad, disjointed lament of 1830 era election chatter and social commentary.

Rogers Vienna Rumbull Ashtabula Lenox

Collision Disaster Aboard the Gardon Near Logstown

An explosion aboard the Gardon, as she halted for Ringgold to pass a narrow Logstown chute, caused deadly steam blast and scorched injuries. Eyewitness reports say several people were blown into the river, with three or four killed and five or six badly scalded. The Ringgold aided in rescue efforts. engineer among the missing.

Pittsburgh Breamer J. B Gordon Gaskill Wheeling Logstown

Desperate Riot In New York Tonight Ends With Arrest

A late night disturbance among a group of African American men in New York led to a fatal clash. One man seized a post and beat another, causing chaos before police captured the alleged assailant, identified as Peter Howland, who is said to be insane.

New York Havasines Peter Howland

Stolen Wire Mail Pouches and City News

Matt Rowbery reports a Philadelphia wire mail robbery with bags from New York to Wheeling and others to Richmond and Wilmington. About 1000 letters opened, $29,000 to $100,000 missing, rewards offered, and several related letters recovered. Also notes Democratic ticket gains, Powers elected speaker, and Rose the fugitive slave released in Detroit with local generosity.

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