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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1849
Page
2
Incomplete OCR text appears to reference The Argus newspaper with names H Nichols Evan Bus and Pratt agent, Brick Chapada and Hew Nore. The fragment lacks clear dates or events to confirm a full item.
The Statesman reports Judge McLean was nominated for U S Senator by a Whig caucus on the night of the 7th. It adds that efforts are underway to unite Free Soilers with Whigs to secure his election, with promise he would be the successor to Old Zack in 1858. Ben Tappan is said to be present and aiding the arrangement. Old Gimilet Eyes is described as having found his level.
The Ohio State Journal argues against a New Constitution citing lack of governor recommendations and warning that a Whig majority in the convention is uncertain. The Free State Standard rebuts the Journal and urges caution until a clear authority is established in Hamilton County. The piece reflects partisan tension over constitutional reform and the prospects for Whig influence in the convention.
Intense counties debate railroad path with Mansfield Lake Erie Chicago South routes favored by different interests. Subscriptions pour into capital stock as Columbiana Wayne Ashland and Richland push ahead. locals urged to form a convention and press the company for a central Ohio route. News notes cement dates and prices. a Virginia legislator dies in Richmond.
The article argues for repealing Black Laws and adopting a new constitution or statute to prohibit free persons of color from emigrating to Ohio or settling there. It cites Illinois as adopting a provision to restrict emancipation and movement of slaves, predicting Ohio will seek similar protections within two years. The piece favors explicit prohibitions over existing laws.
The Ohio Legislature passed resolutions inviting Gen Taylor to visit Columbus on his way east and sent a committee to meet him in Cincinnati. If accepted, the President elect would likely pass through Columbus soon.
Late advices from California report mine operations suspended due to a snow storm that coated the ground six inches deep, an unusual event for the climate.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a rumor about Joan M. Borrs once involved with Capt. Tynmm shifting to Miss Julia Dean ending their engagement. Illinois legislature refused the Cincinnati and St Louis Rail Road route through the state, blocking the line at Alton after the company would not halt there.
Reported by Mr Edwards from the District of Columbia committee proposes abolishing the slave trade in the district. It makes introduction or sale of slaves punishable by a $500 fine and requires oath before the Circuit Court within three hours, barring persons from bringing a slave for personal use. Ohio Standard.
The Niagara reached Boston on the 12th with fourteen days later intelligence. The Queen’s Bench judges overruled arrest of judgment in the Irish patriots case. In France, Boulace de Lameyer elected Vice President and rumors of conflict with the Pope. French finances show a deficit and Republicans oppose the government. June conspirators to be tried, and political unrest noted. In India Sikhs and British clash amid religious tensions. Rest of notes appear disjointed and partially garbled.
A historical report recalls Gen Taylor in Memphis and Louisville praising unity and a nonpartisan government, while contrasting public hunger for partisan action with his call to restore simplicity and support honest administration. It also argues the Mexico treaty protocol did not alter treaty terms, noting Sevier and Clifford’s mission to explain Senate amendments and the protocol’s conformity to the treaty.
A misread letter fragment warns money and dust handling in a confused fashion. It mentions geld, forms, sect members, and washing, implying disposal or cleaning of dust from some substance. The text is garbled and hard to interpret clearly.
A lurid report recounts the February execution by hanging of Andrew F. Tyler in Bryan Willis County. It details the process from the prisoner’s plea to the final drop, noting the sheriff’s actions, crowd reactions, and the gruesome sequence of the scaffold scene. Also included are a Toledo Blade anecdote from San Francisco miners and a closing remark about John Quincy Adams.
General Taylor reached the city at ten this morning to a huge crowd. A procession led him through main streets by city militia, firemen, and citizens to Masonic Hall where the mayor welcomed him. The Ohio Senate dispute over treaties and claims lingered, with a House rejection of the bill for a Board to settle government claims noted.
The New York Commercial Advertiser prints an extract dated October 29 in San Francisco. A party trekking thousands of miles faces wolves and peril as they search for a gilded city. They encounter a mountain of pure gold instead, weighing ten to twenty-five pounds per piece, then proceed toward Sacramento and San Francisco to charter ships for returning with the treasure.
The Buffalo Medical Journal lauds Vaughans Lithontriptic Mixture as a great article and notes its growing fame. Dr Vaughan acknowledges the praise and the advertisement’s reach expands through agents and pamphlets, promoting the well conducted journal and its supposed efficacy.
An 1849 notice advertises sale of Rio coffee and Best New Orleans sugar with low prices and bulk items. It lists cotton sheeting, creal bar, and goods as shown, promising continued low prices and broad offerings. The misspelled text cites Feb 20 1849 and references Hubbard and Kings venues for sale of various items.
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