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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1848
Page
3
A 1849 letter from WM Sawyer argues Ohio Senate Republicans seek to strip Democrats of offices to aid Federal measures. He condemns the alleged plan and urges Democrats to resist, vowing revolution over losing rights. The writer closes with a rallying call that Ohio can be redeemed.
In a February 19, 1818 letter from Columbus, Senator Scott explains he and fifteen Democratic Senators left their seats to oppose a bill he terms a violation of the Constitution. He asserts the action was taken after mature deliberation and blames no one but themselves. He notes theApposironment Bill as lawless and questions constituent approval while urging the people to decide constitutionality. The letter ends with a pledge of support from supporters who will defend Scott’s actions.
A family stock of revolutionaries and soldiers is traced through the Butler lineage including a grandfather Irish emigrant and ten sons. Nine of the clan serve in the current war, with one son commanding in Mexico in place of General Scott.
New York papers claim Gen. Taylor wrote to the state asserting his support for the Sub Treasury system and the 1845 tariff, indicating a favorable stance in the ongoing fiscal debates.
The text records chaotic legislative events including constitutional questions over a spportion bill and a late session sign off by the Speaker amid party tensions. It notes the death of John Quincy Adams and Major Edward Webster, with brief commentary on public figures and a Whig Taylor Festival letter. Anxious remarks over the Enactment bill and official enrollment are included alongside local notices.
The Argued dispatch from Vera Cruz reports General Scott’s treaty of peace with Mexico and the Rio Grande boundary. News mentions Sante Anne’s escape aided by Mexican treachery and the arrival of Aluatang at Vera Cruz in four days from Mesrero.
In Samtmctos Ohio February 18 1815 a letter from a Mexico based correspondent reports a plan involving Mr Teist and Me Tum to proceed between January 20 and 26 with U S involvement. The piece criticizes despots and warns about a possible withdrawal of U S troops as a matter of national honor.
Cincinnati markets dated February 23 1815 report prices for butter flour wheat oats and other commodities with livestock and provisions. The article also details organization of townships in Auglaize county including renaming and boundary changes from Riley German stoneship Sugar Creek Amanda Maron Spena and Shawne to forming new townships under county authority. Joseph H. Richardson certifies the copy.
A fragmentary listing names potential electors and districts for a Democratic national ticket in Michigan. The text names multiple individuals with counties such as Pike, Cuyahoga, Warren, Preble, and Jefferson, outlining a proposed slate for presidential succession.
Public notices dated February 21 and 28 1848 announce candidates for county offices in Auglaize. Anthony Dicer of DACbonquet township seeks Treasurer. Simon Dresser of Posherta township seeks Sheriff. A Beaser Jr of Union warrants renunciation as candidate for County Records.
The Democratic electors of Auglaize County are directed to meet to select delegates on March 5 and convene March 8 in Wapakoneta to nominate county officers for the April election. South tier electors meet Duckouquet area and north half meet Moulton in township for delegate voting. Obituary notes: Alexander Beats, former county treasurer, died Friday in this village.
Public sale notices advertise sheriff sales and court ordered real estate auctions in Allen County Ohio and Lima. Listings include parcels in townships three and five, sections eighteen and thirty four, with cash terms and specified acreage, from various estates and plaintiffs, dated January to March 1848.
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