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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1850
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage describes chemical testing methods with sulphuretted hydrogen and explosive mixtures, then shifts to sowing corn and harvesting with hand tools. It references September drying, cutting with a sickle, and stacking practices, concluding with plans to evict the present crop.
A Tuscarawas County dated note from September 8 1550 describes Beaus and B characters praising virtues in a long list. It includes oblique references to Obadiah Willits correcting a wife notice and a dramatic tale of a rose budding girl. A new discovery claims a process to render textiles incombustible by chemical treatment from New Orleans.
A frayed political sheet narrates Lorain Whigs preparing for a campaign with rival coalitions and volatile rhetoric. It notes Judge Lass shaping railroad deals from the East, the Wright of the Ohio B. R. Co. securing rights to Toledo, and local figures promoting lectures and public exhibitions. The piece references Union-like calls, voter vigilance, and abolition sentiment amid chaotic editorial flourishes.
A partisan appeal argues Democrat voters should reject Townshend citing opposition to the party less than a year ago. It questions party sincerity, notes Lorain editorial history, and lists reasons including opposition to appointing Democrats to bench posts and actions by local officials and nominees.
The lettered pages argue Townshend betrayed democracy by opposing bank amendments and aligning with Whigs and Santa Anna supporters. It cites archives from 1829 to 1850, questions his fidelity, and calls for consistent Democratic loyalty amid partisan tactics while recalling Revolutionary veteran Captain Kingsbury.
The fragment lists Lake county Free Soil nominations by office with several misspelled names including Representative Jons PF Monsn Auditor N. A. Suranr Treasurer B. P. Baxun Sheriff Dan Painter Commissioner Jonx McMunviry and Lrosting At'y Woe Coroney Nareas Cousing.
A Virginia House of Delegates motion on December 7 praises George Washington for his public service and presidency. The General Assembly votes to send an address to Washington with wishes for his continued health and blessings from the Supreme Ruler.
The Committee of Arrangements invites all to a village fair on Thursday September 26 with stock displays and fruit products, plus a concert by the Oberlin Choir at the church. The event aims to unite community, celebrate music, and honor exhibitors with a full house.
Townshend spoke Tuesday evening in Overlin, amid Whigs Locofocos Free Soilers and Liberty groups. report says he attacked Whigs, upheld false claims on Texas boundary and fugitive laws, and criticized recent political shifts while praising reform, prompting mixed reactions from attendees.
An incomplete excerpt shows a speaker riled by prior anti slavery stance shifts while discussing political loyalties. It mentions not naming Wood or Smith, pledging not to Johnston, Oberlin connections, and accusations of pro slavery alignment to gain support. The passage hints at party tactics and personal reputations amid abolitionist debates.
The piece argues a candidate aims for the Senate, seeks to nominate allies to the legislature, and faces an old guard displeased with his leadership. It predicts party divisions sharpen over a joint ballot, with the county and district contests pivotal as debates over tariffs and regional interests unfold.
In a vivid House scene Campbell pressed Olds on the Wilmot Proviso, charging him with opposing most key reforms. Olds dodged, Campbell exposed gaps, prompting laughter as the exchange highlighted party rifts and Bank and tariff debates. Also notes Montpelier returns and state results showing Whig gains and coalition standings.
The Wellington Whig Convention nominates S. T. Worcester for Congress, praising his integrity and long service in the district. The press notes his anti slavery zeal, legislative record, and support for public schools and benevolent institutions. Medina County is expected to back him strongly.
The Defiance Democrat reports the Western Reserve School lands offered for sale by agent W Watts Esq. The properties lie in Defiance Williams Paulding Meigs and Van Wert counties, mostly fertile tracts near growing settlements. Sales begin October 24 with terms 1/4 down and three deferred payments plus interest.
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