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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1849
Page
2
The text reports trouble with newspaper paper quality and subscription payments. It mentions imposition and bills unpaid, with plans to replace the papers and continue service while awaiting resolution. The fragment hints at a Wednesday event and ongoing efforts to settle dues.
A meeting notes the amendment of the Great Western Rail Road charter and highlights county commissioners to act on road projects. Citizens are urged to consider supporting liberal funding for the road, with plans for spring trade and local foundry expansion.
A dispatch from Montreal dated April 10 reports a meeting of castors papers seeking to call a National Convention. About five years were present amid discussion on the intended association. It was decided to call the British League.
Notices describe a sale at Spring Chapel on Level led by Bre jm Bormviny with eddell inversivan shown and various bill examples. Community members mourn Lima while broader speculation about accident origins arises amid a romamic chapel setting.
A correspondent from the Isthmus recounts Col Weller’s party reaching Chagres on December 12 after leaving New Orleans on the 2nd. He describes Panama City as a bustling walled port with forts and churches, the Isthmus roads as rough but not uniquely deadly, and warns readers that the Panama route is costly and unreliable for gold seekers. He notes many hopefuls remain stranded, awaiting transport, with flour costs high and prospects dim.
Last night’s mail reports an OCA Astronomy lecture to be delivered in Lima on Thursday evening. Foreign news notes a battle where Austrian forces under Radetsky defeated the Sardinian king’s forces. Charles Albert abdicates. Italian liberty hindered. the King of Ivascia chosen German emperor. Hungarians defeat Russian Austrian troops. Sikhs defeated in India. France remains tranquil.
Amendment to incorporate the Great Western Rail Road Company gains approval by the General Assembly. The bill grants power to construct and operate lines from Cruse County to Kenton, via Allen County, and to seek routes along the state. The measure sets authorities, routes, and alignment for the new railroad project.
The Hermann arrived in New York with two days of Europe news. It reports renewed hostilities between Sardinia and Austria, possible battle near Turin, French and British efforts failing to renew the armistice, and Sardinian forces moving to Tecins. Also notes Austrian setbacks, Russian-German emperor proposal rejection, and bank and market updates.
An exchange of notes shows Russia demanding free passage of the Dardanelles and a Turkish alliance conditioned on Russian policy. The Turkish sultan faces pressure as Russia claims influence and possible hostilities loom. Turkey reportedly fields about 900000 troops with a capable navy, while fortifications shield the straits. the issue centers on control and European alignments amid rising tensions.
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