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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1849
Page
2
The text identifies M. Ed Nichols and EW Carr as authorized agents for the city of Philadelphia with addresses in Evins Building and 151 Norman Street Brick Chapel, plus a note about a PRAIT as a city agent for Newvo.
Township assessors are referred to the county auditor per official notice in advertising columns.
The passage of the bill repealing the Negro Laws in the House was followed by regret that Mr. Mott's vote was not promptly recorded. The text also notes Senator Scott's vote against the engrossment of the New Constitution bill and expresses bewilderment at these actions.
The bill to repeal the Black Laws passed the Senate on the Sth inst but was amended to exclude Negroes from the jury box and bar them from the Poor Fund, while preserving voting rights for whites. Separately, Saucer C. Lawerscz of Vermont has led in wool trade rankings, and Ohio plans to challenge him at the American Institute exhibit next summer.
In Cincinnati on the 2d inst a murder was committed at a boarding house. Mrs Howard the deceased was attacked by a woman who entered the house asked for the deceased and then cut her throat before fleeing. The murderer was the divorced wife of the deceased Jady's husband.
Amid frantic rhetoric Crittenden moves toward the Cabinet while Whigs demand a power behind the throne. Reports claim Taylor exposes the Democratic party as the old Federal party. Congress will count votes tomorrow. A race in education raises questions about segregated schooling and funding. General Taylor heads to Washington with an inaugural address likely in Franklin Restacky.
An article by Linn touts a low rate washing product that cleans without ribbing and leaves users charmingly tempered. The note claims strong approval from wives and highlights excitement among Whig members in New York Legislature amid a Senate race feud between original Tavior men and seventh boat backers.
The piece notes a historic House discussion on apportionment and patronage in New York. It cites Mr. Push’s lengthy opening speech, warns of Senate obstruction, and frames the session as a grand struggle with potential retribution for past fraud. It mentions expectations on publication of political addresses and possible cabinet changes.
Market notes report dull flour at 83 87 per barrel and mixed grain prices in Cincinnati. Wheat ranges around 75c per bushel. provisions show pork at 10 per barrel, ham and lard varied, butter at 12 to 3 per pound. New York prices dated Feb 5 1949 list flour 5 25 to 5 37 1 2, wheat 1 154 to 1 190, and pork demand with revimes around 12 50 to 13 25 per unit.
Ohio Senate reports back a bill to repeal the black laws with amendments preserving from repeal the 1921 jury act and the 1831 act for the relief of the poor. Debates show factional splits among Whigs and Democrats, with final passage ordered to a third reading and a 23 to 12 vote in favor. A separate note discusses one dollar gold pieces and postal use.
A marriage notice records Maj. Jeremiah Ayres of Wapshorew wed Rachel Baker of Jacob Baker Esq. The prose adds playful quips about the groom and a flourish of local slang, noting the event occurred on the 11th inst by Charles G. Gallezio in Aughaze county.
On the Mh Mr Olds presented the petition of 104 Fairfield county citizens for E Lewis a negro to be elected Associate Judge. Proceedings up to the 5th show both Houses debating the Apportionment Law with Senate discussions incidental to the matter.
The House approves the General Appropriation Bill while Congress debates the Pacific railroad to Panama and Tehuantepec routes. Californias port arrivals swell with eighty ships awaiting California passengers and freight as sailors seek favorable winds. Governor Seward wins New York Senate seat.
Remarks by Mr. Sawyer of Ohio condemn West Point dominance in military careers and cost of coast survey funding. He cites volunteers from the Meghan war, disputes credit given to West Point officers, and urges corrective action to protect civilian and volunteer contributions. He notes concerns over coast survey expenditures and sea revenue funds diverted to surveying.
A physician endorses Vaughn’s Lithontriptic Mix as a universal remedy for gravel and other diseases. He challenges doctors in New York to prove its ineffectiveness by matching his offer of 1000 dollars to name colleagues who have used or benefited from the remedy. Public notices urge readers to obtain pamphlets and contact agents.
Robert Lin Zee, Esq, of Setlerson Township Mercer county, died Tuesday at age 75. An early North Western Territory settler, he served as an ensign under Gen St. Clair, sat in the Ohio Legislature in 1815-16 and 1825-26, and moved to Mercer in 1831 where he contributed to local settlement and county progress. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends who mourn his loss.
Annual exhibit lists receipts from 1848 duplicates in Marion German Bath townships totaling 117,800 plus 65,418 and other amounts. Expenditures itemize labor in Marion German Bath townships and payments to officials with a total of 1677,757 and a balance of 7116 4. J B Hallar and J J Richardson sign as officers. Solomon Yoakam notes a vendi public notice for sale of property at court house on March 17 with cash terms for 80 acres in Section 22 Town 4 Range 6 East.
Samuel Patterson and J H H Reeder announce a vendi placis sale by the Allen County Ohio court clerk. The southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 18, township 16? south range 8? contains 40 acres more or less. Auction at the county courthouse Lima on March 17 with cash terms. Other junk text included.
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