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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1849
Page
2
A jagged Argus page portrays Ohio Republican strife led by Giddings and Taylor, with scathing attacks on party dynamics, and letters from Scott and Mott defending votes on constitutional reforms. The piece lists political factions, rhetoric about Negro laws, and mentions figures Scott Mott and Mgu amid a broader debate on repeal and emigration policies.
The column touts Mr Sawyer’s letter on cheap postage, praising its wholesome truths though it takes a back-handed blow from petitioners. It thanks Hon Mesere, Sawyer and Allen, and 190 Mesers Scott and Mott of the State Legislature for speeches documents and letters.
The legislature set Thursday for the election of a Senator and Supreme Judges. Whigs and Free Soilers favor Giddings, with some doubt. Democrats back Allen. Judge Spencer of Cincinnati was a Whig nominee for the Supreme Bench. Reed and Birchard likely backed by Democrats. No adjournment expected before mid March. Local business proceeds. retrenchment law revival via docket fee. Uncertain about apportionment bill this winter. Riddle’s repeal bill for the Hamilton County division likely passes the House, doubt in Senate. Ill-feeling marks the debate.
The Mexican Indemnity Bill passes the House while talk grows that California may be admitted as a state once a state constitution is formed. A free circulation bill for country printers within thirty miles of publication is dismissed amid noisy sensationalism on race.
The piece predicts a cabinet reflecting General Taylor’s views with strong Bank influence and protectionist leanings. It names John M. Clayton Horace Binney Abbott Lawrence and Governor Crawford as examples, suggesting a hard fight over Bank and tariff policy, with conclusions to come in a few days.
A brief notice describes a journal devoted to improving common schools and the Comraca School System in Columbus by Asa D. Lorn. Terms are 50 cents per year, with three copies for $1. Subscriptions and address details are requested. The text then notes a Kentucky law from 1833 prohibiting slave sales, and a House bill to permit slaves brought by individuals for personal use for up to five years.
Fragmentary OCR notes imply Canal Bank of Cleveland faces solvency issues with references to money and possible obligations. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or amounts, leaving the financial condition and action unclear.
The text explains efforts to extend the paper's circulation and offers readers an option to return the paper if they do not wish to retain it. It promotes the Argus as a favorable advertising channel in the North West and outlines rates for advertising and job work, promising prompt service and a broad job type assortment.
News reports Hyer defeats Sullivan in the sixteenth round of a brutal prize fight near Pool's Island Kent County Maryland with Hyer declared winner after Sullivan sustains severe injuries including eye damage and possible skull fracture. Sullivan is hospitalized in critical condition. Police monitored the NY combatants to prevent disorder.
The Cincinnati Chronicle and Gazette report on General Taylor's cabinet plans with possible selections from Delaware Massachusetts Pennsylvania Georgia and Ohio. Names considered include Clayton Winthrop Sergeant Crawford Lawrence and Ewing or Vinton, with posts for Secretary of State Treasury War Navy and Attorney General debated amid regional balance.
An advertisement from the St. Louis Union promotes a new wagon-based passenger train to California. Turner and Allen are praised as qualified organizers. The plan: dedicated wagons for passengers and baggage, with gratis provisions, six-passenger capacity per wagon, 100 pounds baggage allowance, extra baggage at 2 cents per pound, and half the fare due at contract signing. Departure from St. Louis or Independence, Missouri, targeted for early spring.
The piece notes opposition of Mr. Chase to the protective principle, elections of Col. Charles H. Brough and Philemon B. Bliss as President Judges, and Gen. E. Gale as Quarter Master General. Congress passes the Mexican Indemnity bill and the Minnesota bill. It reports Gen. Taylor’s reception by a gusty, cold day crowd, praise for volunteers and Democratic support of the war effort, amid mixed public sentiment.
The text outlines a new French Constitution granting religious equality and press freedom, plus a four year presidential term with a $120,000 salary and trial by jury. the remainder covers scattered legislative chatter about Whig nominations, cabinet expectations, Missouri and Kentucky politics, and a death notice for Ella Lins aged about three.
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