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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1848
Page
2
The Cambria, which sailed June 17, has arrived in Boston bringing commercial news unfavorable to cotton and a dull market. Upland and Orleans cotton prices are unchanged, with corn and wheat prices easing, while European reports show unrest in France and Naples with a defeat of the moderate party.
A summary of ongoing obstacles complicating attempts to restore the Bonaparte line to power in France. Reports indicate political instability, factional divides, and external pressures impacting the restoration timeline and viability. Key figures and institutions are navigating a fragile landscape as public support fluctuates.
A compilation of 1848 era dispatches from New York via the Ohio Statesman recounts Paris amid Louis Napoleon Bonaparte’s rising influence. Reports describe mass troop deployments, rioting, arrests, and shifting political mood as Lamartine advocates banishment then reverses, while streets see barricade attempts and whispers of a throne. Ireland’s calm follows Mitchell conviction, and U.S. mentions include Millard Fillmore’s Chicago Convention letter and scattered archival notes.
June 30 1848 editor Ohio Statesman reports Gov Dodge declined the Utica Barnburners Convention nomination for vice president. He pledges support to Cass and Butler and awaits official word. A Whig Committee left New Orleans to visit Gen Taylor at his Red River plantation amid reports Taylor would not accept the nomination or allow Louisiana pledges.
The Monitor notes Flores governor of Mexico issues proclamation on foreigners seeking to form order keeping companies in the capital under a September 1846 law. Art. 2 limits bases to property protection. Articles 5 and 6 discuss National Guard control. Picayune reports Captain Aspaews letter announcing Captain Niles death at Jalapa May 26. Promotions follow: Andrews to Captain, Moses to 1st Lieutenant, and a 2d Sergeant to Lieutenant. Major Poux arrives with dispatch and treaty exchange details.
The Hon. E. B. Hamlin opposes Gen Taylor in a Cleveland anti Taylor meeting report. He accuses Taylor of servile ties and says the South’s slaveholding influence has controlled government for years. He argues the North should reclaim power from slaveholders. A note about counterfeit notes and local banking plates is also mentioned.
Reports from Vera Cruz to the capital detail Gen Worth division breaking up its Tacobaya encampment and marching toward the coast completing the capital’s evacuation. Herrera is sworn in as President amid cabinet appointments and threats of regional revolts from Calif or Nueva at. The note also covers Mexican guard formation, American soldiers staying in Mexico City, and alarming Camanche movements toward Salado.
Names listed as remaining in the Lima Ghio post office on July 1 1845 include Allen Bogart Baldwin Beach Brown Ban Ransky Curtin Chappell Coneford Culver Custin Vopan Corna Coiree Cook Clin Dolph Ull Dasch Donnell Depes Dawson Dew Ecceston Ebridge Ellawusth Ewek Predesik Ebrapan Ed ninson Fadicy Foster How Hibes Irvine Kavite Basset King Kroner Jonathan Lance Loeh Linton Winch Moore Durdaloyer Moor McCher Meachem Evan Morgan Miter Benjamin Miller McLaugh Jarvis Macon Martin Myres Moore Nigh Irvine Pence Rusafer Stafford Stoner Shank G W Springer Sunder Shaler Thompagn Tompkins Testes Wan Tony Trude Wan Albey Usher Gouge Ward Whetstine Wilbon Wilfians Welle Mexmawarr Beant price sale stock cloths satiads New York ages 141k 1549
An itemized sale notice lists Orlensa sugar at 5 13, a lead ay price of 1 275, coffee at 9 ate per pound, molasses and linseed prices or lot numbers included. The fragmentary OCR shows 1843 style wording and a time 6:23 likely for bid or listing.
A report from Congress notes Whigs attack administration with canvassing speeches while Democrats defend polices. The Senate discusses Oregon Territorial bill as faster papers report the new postage law granting free newspaper mail within thirty miles and lowering rates elsewhere. Local candidates announced include WM Armstrong, W S Rose, J B Hallar, B Dickey, S Rockhill, and W Akerman for various offices.
The Barabuiners nominate Martin Van Buren as announced last week. The speaker condemns the damage to Democracy in New York and laments the perceived decline of men raised by the Democratic party.
The Democracy reminds readers that the day for primary meetings is near, specifically Saturday the 22d inst. It urges those aware of the new nomination system to explain it to neighbors to advance party interests and hopes for full turnout at both the primary meetings and the County Convention.
A mass meeting is announced at Section 10 with Col. Weller expected Monday. Public gloom over the Allen County Whig Party growth underscores internal divisions and Taylor’s fragile support. The Court of Common Pleas in Lima opens Tuesday the 18th.
Dayton Transcript reports Corwin claims Taylor has not slept in a tree for four years and has lived in the woods with a mossy belly and tick covered arms and dogs. He calls the stance strong and prejudiced against Black people.
The Congressional Committee fixed Friday August seventeenth as the date to hold the convention to nominate a candidate for Congress in the Sixth district.
A set of eight New York newspapers formerly in the Barrburner division join the anti Taylor faction. The Whig party faces internal strife, with candidates uncertain and talks of backing Van Buren or Cass. The Buffalo Convention looms as a turning point while supporters lament betrayal and search for a stable ticket.
From New Orleans reports state General Taylor authorized papers to endure all pledges of the Loudona delegates at the Philadelphia Convention. Washington predicts defeat for the Orczon hall this second, while the people remain wavering and the great party leader Me. Catbean seeks to prod the factions toward defeat.
Died in this city yesterday, Mrs Sarah Anderson wife of John M Anderson aged about fifty years The notice records her passing and identifies the spouse with formal obituary phrasing.
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