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Newspaper
Meigs County Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1851
Page
2
The piece reports on river traffic and booming trade along with a vivid scene of Kossuth’s harbor visit in Southampton. It notes ships like the Buckeye State and Pittsburgh and mentions European revolutionary provocations tied to Kossuth and European events.
Reports from Waumineton and Havana dated November 14 detail Capt Long of the Mississippi steamer and his crew receiving warm thanks from Kon auth for a pleasant exchange. In Havana, Judge Sharkey was directed to proceed to Havana to seek immediate release and trial of Mr Thrash er as an American citizen. Supreme Court judges presented forms of service by lot and executors of the late Colonel James Russ named Hopewell Hep burn, W Addison, and H Brody Wilking.
The Georgia Legislature chose Hon Robert Toombs II to replace Judge Berrien as Senator. He spoke at the Line House asserting Georgia would keep its separate organization and would send delegates to National Conventions. He said Georgia would support whichever party adopts the Union platform compromise.
The Daniel Webster with the steamer Central America in tow completed the voyage from New York to San Juan in 124 days. Central America faced shoal obstacles at the river mouth but advancing upriver proved smooth. Freight receipts total about 117000 dollars with roughly 500000 in passenger bonds. Mining intelligence on arrival is highly favorable as weather remains unusually favorable and gold yields rise across mining regions.
Calvin Fairbank was bound over for kidnapping slaves after being tied today in Louisviaux. He posted bail of $5000 to answer the felony charge. failing bail, he was remanded to jail.
Kentucky legislators debated for U S Senator selection with multiple candidates named including Geo Robertson and J J Crinunden. The Cincinnati Market notes whisky sales, hog and ham prices, sugar and provisions activity with 1000 boxes of ham and hog prices ranging from 4.25 to 4.50.
Report of the steamship Cambria arriving at 3 o clock with letters for the South. Market rumors note dull American stocks and strong exports, while Kossuth visit plans unfold in London. French politics show a tense mood with ministers expected to resign, and fresh dispatches from Paris on war and military leadership.
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