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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1848
Page
2
Ireland reports conflict as rebels attack barracks near Thales and Ballingarry. government forces repulse attacks and siege ends. Troop movements, proclamations, and arrests described. Dublin experiences confusion over reports. European dispatches note Danish war stance and Poland-Posen tensions amidst broader unrest. Failures tied to London firms and Scottish banks.
An authentic but dubious Dublin dispatch dated August 5 reports claims of a great victory for the people in Slorensem. Dillon allegedly wounded in both legs and Mr Meagher wounded in both arms. The notice predicts Dublin will rise and attack the ais on Sunday night, August 6, while the 3d Bus regiment and the Sth at Aithlone reportedly fought with the people.
Full accounts from Ireland dispute Tory papers on unrest. The only real clash was between constabulary and O Bryan as authorities tried to arrest him after habeas corpus suspension. The incident signals the beginning of the end amid oppression of millions.
An Irish rights appeal from New York urges continued action with leaders undeterred by arrests. It cites supportive figures like Bishop Hughes funding Ireland while warning British strength may overwhelm rebels. The text mixes Canadian independence optimism, a Taylor declaration, and early political notes.
We notify subscribers in arrears from one to three years that a collector will call between now and September to collect subscriptions. August 29, 15418. A lad Faulkner, returning from Camp Meeting, fell from a wagon near Esquire Hadsall’s home and both legs were broken. Kalida Venture notices review periodicals and advertise Godey’s Lady's Book offering September contents and Miss Leslie's Amelia.
The Whig County Convention met in Lima on Saturday and endorsed a slate for Commissioners Bates R K Lyrux and J B Rearers and for Coroner Samiee R Jacobs. Attendance was light and local factionalism ran high as Mr Newman dominated motions while country delegates stood back. A young man from Sec 10 proposed a speech by Moses B Newman Esq and the crowd reacted to his performance amid sharp partisan jibes.
The account lampoons a political assembly with verbose quips about absquatulators and Seabury Ford. A Whig delegate notes surplus revenue funds are being used to pay off war debt, prompting remarks on school fund reductions and public cynicism. The piece ends with a quip on ignorance and wisdom.
The Whigs of Allen county meet at the County Convention on Saturday and declare it expedient to nominate a Whig for Representative while pledging to back any Democrat who runs as an independent and will take the seat if elected. The piece laments treachery among Whigs and taunts Democrats about alleged defections and loyalties.
The Whig County Convention denounces a set of resolutions calling county officers corrupt as false and slanderous. The piece urges specific charges and an official investigation, arguing abuses would be corrected if proven and condemning covert attacks on reputations.
A Democratic message notes Whig boasts about carrying part or all of the county ticket. It urges organization, asserts an excellent ticket, and promises a triumphant majority. Col. Weller and Col. Morgan are touring Central Ohio addressing large gatherings.
The message from Ireland describes mixed rumors of a breakthrough by patriots and the collapse of opposing forces. It notes reliance on British channels for information and laments suppression of patriot papers and a gloomy day for Irish suffering.
A Cleveland dispatch states the Senate confirmed Burnet as Chief Justice of Oregon and Bryant and Turney as Justices with Meeks as Marshal. Oregon and Ohio political chatter follows, naming candidates such as Charles Sweetzer, John A Corwin, Moses B Corwin, Seabury Ford, Potter Edgerton, Z W McCorkle, Gen Baldwin, and Lewis D Campbell, along with district alignments and race dynamics.
A late report notes the Whigs defeated Thompson in Iowa by a narrow margin while the Legislature and popular vote remained Democratic. Cincinnati incident details and a riot at the jail near Cincinnati with deaths and injuries followed by military intervention.
In New York on August 23 1848 reports cite Irish troubles sparking strong censorship and a borderline sensational account from Duala dated August 2 describing British troops under Generals McDonald and McGregor attempting a mountain pass. Insurgents on Shevenon mount repel the attackers with heavy casualties and strong provisioning.
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