18 Apr 1848
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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1848
Page
1
In a turbulent scene the Flight of Louis Philippe draws crowd sympathy yet exposes deep public tension. A passerby cry, Spare the king, meets a counter, We are not assassins but bias go, as crowds demand removal of the monarch amid republican fervor.
A fragment recounts Bonaparte family figures asserting the Provisional Government in Paris after victory. Napoleon Bonaparte is named, with Jerome and Louis Bonaparte urged to lead or shape the republic, while public leaders and ministers are described in period tone.
A historical note links the 1830 and 1848 revolutions in France to royal dethronements. The Paris Presse prints a blavre letter recounting Abd el-Kader’s 1830 arrival and Louis Philippe’s exile as the monarch falls, with a wary witness claiming the last king spoke of France’s fate and monarchy’s end.
A Courrier and Enguiver correspondent describes chaotic scenes in Paris amid revolution. Guards refuse aid to an American reporter seeking to send home news. Executions occur publicly with thieves shot, including in the Rue Richelieu and Place de la Madeleine. Gunfire and distant hangings mark the day as authorities push swift justice under the new governance.
Report covers the Hibernia and New Orleans arrivals with dates from Vera Cruz to March 25 plus military movements toward Chihuahua. Notes American advance, Mexican political divisions, ratification expectations, and proclamations from Vera Cruz, San Luis Potosí, and Mazapil. Mentions Austrians defeated at Milan, revolutions in Cracow and Dublin, and French market stability.
The Chatham Gleaner reports a heated debate aboard Canadian politics with radicals claiming a majority to push law changes for more Lower Canada representation. They warn of civil conflict if the Governor General opposes the bill, while Ontario and banking crises loom framed by mentions of Le Pelage, Lenis Poilsippe, and multiple Canadian and U.S. banks amid market turmoil.
Fragmented OCR note references a delicate compliment and a theater scene with an indies character, noting a young man, a Washington venue, and a Mexican influence. It mentions distribution totals around three thousand and a Cincinnati office, with letters linked to New Orleans themes.
The Washington from Southampton lands mails at six, delivering partial yet vital intelligence on European turmoil. A Dublin monster meeting March 30 alarms the government as Ireland reacts to the French Revolution. Provisional forces in Vienna report favorable outcomes, Hungary asserts independence, and rumors of the Russian emperor's death circulate. France Bank suspends operations, local banks fail to ease pressure, English funds show weakness, and the Liverpool Courier Market notes sharp improvements.
Washington correspondence from Cincinnati reports Mr. Root of Ohio on the floor recounting a fiery speech. He claims the Reserve in Ohio is the political heart of the state, boasting 50,000 votes and 10,000 Whig insincerity, warning that anti-Walnut Proviso factions would not secure ten thousand votes without it.
Early spring gardening tips advise delaying delicate tasks until warmer weather. Plant trees now, graft and prune promptly, and uncover beds when frost ends. Prepare herbaceous borders, mulch lightly, and avoid planting tender vegetables until soil warms. Early seedings include peas and potatoes, with caution toward frost risks.
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