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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1847
Page
2
A garbled 2011 era notice references individuals connected to Mr. Andrewe and Abia. The readable text mentions infirmities, accounts, payments, and a token payment of 40, with unclear actions or dates. Further context is missing to confirm exact events or parties.
The item laments frequent mail delays and bloated prices, warning of growing distress among merchants and workers. It cites wheat and corn price jumps, rising foreign exchange fears, and calls for neighborly solidarity and fair dealing to curb speculation and secure justice.
A letter from General Taylor to a friend criticizes press reaction to his wartime conduct and promotion. The author defends his career, cites alleged slanders from opponents, and questions administration actions following recent battles.
The article notes English reactions to low duties on domestic manufacture and grain imports, while France considers reversing grain duties. It cites a U.S. policy shift on foreign grain and mentions unrest in Ireland. British papers criticize recent memos and discuss naval or wartime policy debates with references to a broader international party alignment.
A citizen group protests a Board of Control plan to tax bank capital for state purposes only, arguing it would shift taxes from banks to counties and roads. The critique notes bank notes and interest would be taxed, increasing banker profits while harming the public, and accuses supporters of deception and dishonesty.
The Ohio Legislature debates convict labor funding and seaport prison costs while edging toward approval of a state house appropriation. Federalists push to cover Senate printing and oppose a broadened appropriation, with Democrats resisting unless linked to the same. In the House, the Auglaize County courthouse project fails on engrossment by a vote of 20 ayes to 39 nays.
The legislature faces an extra session as the Obie lawmakers seek to force pay for State Printer Sam Medarg 0-11 while denying appropriations. Whig opposition argues the move targets justice, accusing Democrats of denying rightful pay and elevating political power over fiscal duties.
Report from Tampico notes passengers from the south delivering important intelligence from Meriva. The Mexican center confirms the perceived proposal and the bill providing for one cent per bean, backed by the American minister, is believed correct.
From Washington reports describe the Lees Bail passage in the Senate on the 27th amid sharp opposition. Aboltionist Giles and Curwin of Obie vote against it as factions clash over the Wagon P’s policy and funding. The House also acts, while the day’s balance centers on budget discussions and political tensions.
The Linliore American outlines the loan and treasury note provisions. President may issue up to 23.2 million in notes with denominations as low as fifty dollars, redeemable in one or two years, interest not exceeding six percent, notes transferable, and redeemable after December 1867. President may borrow in whole or part at his option, semiannual interest paid, public land proceeds pledged for interest and principal. Incidental expenses totaling 2.1 million are budgeted.
The New York correspondence notes Federalists against the war and Whig political mistakes. It reports Taylor and officers thanked in Congress but with limits on capitulation terms. Mexican movements around Tampico Victoria and La Nazaré describe skirmishes and troop actions by Taylor Worth Quitman.
Yesterday the House spent much time on repealing the black laws amid a heated debate. The discussion touched on school integration and privileges, with opponents resisting changes and mobs cited. The episode ended with a narrow postponement after a split vote.
A demotic appeal condemns Federalism and whiggery amid 1812 war debates. It cites Keyes of Dedham and Bird of Montale, arguing for steadfast national unity against Mexico and foreign influence, urging voters to judge lawmakers.
Sheriff sale ordered by a decretal court to satisfy multiple claims. Public auction at the Lima Court House door on a March day in 1847 will offer the northeast quarter of the Beath Wheel of Section 35 Town 1 South Range 9 East containing about 48 acres. Cash payment required.
In Lima, Ohio on March 13, a sheriff sale is set for 96 acres in section 14, township 2 south, range 5 east, to satisfy a Jacob Siever execution. Cash terms, by Andrew Siever, at the court house. Also a public notice of six petitions to locate a road in Allen County with road routes from Perry Township to Logansville and Westminster, dated January 12, 1847.
Market prices rise across almost all goods as foreign news hits Cincinnati with wheat at 89 cents per bushel and corn 43 cents. The Cambria exchanged 2.5 million dollars in specie for American produce, while whiskey prices show volatility and beef and other staples adjust to the new market conditions. Our thanks are due to Hon. William Sawyer for valuable public services.
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