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Steubenville Weekly Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1850

Page

3

Mammoth Weekly Herald Prospectus 1850

The Mammoth Weekly Herald announces its prospectus for 1850 as a large weekly eastern and western Pennsylvania and Virginia paper. It outlines terms, claims superiority over Eastern journals, and appeals for Western support to balance national interests. Editor W. R. Allison seeks readers across regions, promising comprehensive political, commercial, agricultural, and family content.

Jane Herald Mayo Telegraph Pennsylvania W. R. Allison Pex

California Deliberations in Senate on Compromise Bill

The Senate debated amendments to Pearce's California provisions in the Compromise Bill, with Yulee and Atchison leading strikes on Texas and California content. Votes split on striking California and setting special orders, while Douglass pressed for immediate consideration of the California admission bill amid procedural moves and timetables.

Senate Yulee Irs Pearce Texas

Foote and Douglass Amend California Territory Split

Mr Foote proposes dividing California along 30 degrees while praising the plan. He moves to strike after the enacting clause and insert the Thesis Bill portion on New Mexico and Texas. Douglass moves to insert the third section of the Omnibus Bill on California public domain, taking precedence over Foote’s amendment. Foote then seeks to add his proposal that California not exercise jurisdiction south of 35 degrees 3 minutes and appeals to COMI Promise allies to back the bill.

Washington Douglass Cafornia Atchison Hale Foote Texas California Senate Mr. Foote New Mexico

Presbyterian Church Growth and Loss in Year 1850

The New York Evangelist notes from the General Assembly clerk that year ending May 1850 saw 26 clergymen die and six new presbyteries added Sarawaga Burlington Sedumbia Nebraska California and Ningpo in China. The church counted 22 synods 127 presbyters JJU candidates 234 licentiates 1926 ministers 2595 churches and 207259 communicants with $529039 contributed for religious purposes. During the year 60'h houses 64 ordinations 100 installations 72 pastoral relations dissolved 85 churches organized 17 ministers received 11 dismissed 10 334 members added. Baptisms included 2763 adults and 10 364 infants.

Presbyterian

Indian outrages drive lands to desert along Rio Grande

A Rio Grande City correspondent reports Indian depredations force abandonment of farms on the American side. Only Brownsville, Rio Grande City, Roma and Laredo remain inhabited sites, as locals stay indoors for safety. About 1000 hostile Comanches are estimated in the Rio Grande valley.

N. O. Pieryune Rio Grande

Postal secrecy penalty for enclosures in newspapers

A late 19th century note cites Post Office Laws prohibiting concealing letters in newspapers pamphlets or packages. Offenders face five dollars per offence and the article remains undelivered until postage is paid for each item. The excerpt preserves historical postal regulation language and penalties.

Post I Office

Execution of PE Anson murder confession hints at accomplice

From the Boston Journal report on PE Anson's Friday execution the killer says his sole motive was that he willed away. The piece suggests another woman may have been involved and implies the murdered wife and innocent children may haunt the accomplice.

The Boston Journal PE Anson Vearson

Boston Journa Obituary of Early Chemist and Physician

Native of Boston, resident of Fleet Street in childhood, Harvard graduate with notable peers, Erving Professor of Chemistry and Mineralogy in 1821, practiced medicine in Boston, lived at Winter Street before moving to Tremont Street site, later resided in Cambridge until recently.

Boston Jons W. Weester Berhood No. 13 Fleet Street Harvard University Ceme Everett Edward Reynolds Thomas G. Cary Henry H. Fuller John ©. Gray Erving Winterstreet Gram’s Common Tremont Street Cambridge

Interview With Mrs Littlefield and Prof Webster in Cell

Mrs Littlefield visited Prof Webster in his cell at his request on Thursday afternoon. Webster said he bore no hard feelings toward her though he resented her husband and had asked forgiveness, which he granted. Both expressed mutual pity and wishes for prosperity, and shook hands before parting.

Liv?tLerteip Prof. Webster

Conroy prisoners captured under June instructions

The Washington correspondent of the New York Courier reports the Conroy prisoners were secured under Commodore Morris as special agent, following Mr. Clayton's June 1 order. Placards in Havana label Count Aleay a coward and traitor for surrendering prisoners to Spain, drawing General Campbell’s copies of the handbills. This marks a rare public broadside against Cuban authorities by the administration.

Tas Frere Conroy Washington New York Courier Clayton Morris Havana Count Aleay Spain Campbell Cuba

Pennsylvania blast furnaces and output in 1846

A Railway Journal table shows Pennsylvania had fifty seven anthracite blast furnaces with five unfurnished and twenty three out of blast. The 1846 actual production was 109,168 tons, while capacity reached 221,400 tons. About 4,226 furnaces workers and 2,126 horses and other animals were employed in the industry.

Pennsylvania Railway Journal

Boston father cites caper sauce as cause of daughters wildness

In Boston a man claims his two daughters are rambunctious because of their fondness for caper sauce. He notes the habit runs in the family as a second cousin reportedly fed the girls can elopes to keep them from eloping with young men.

Boston Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Tan & O'Connor Pittsburgh James Cope Browns Fayette County Elias Pouth Daston Foodland Joseph Stoner Christian Puively Maneh Brown Joseph Pennock Allegheny County Esac Bear Westmoreland County Gee, Taylor Cler Janes Wilson Huntingdon Gideon Bwiryne Pitsburg Canton Ander

Fortification Bill Pending as House Opens Indian Budget

Mr Burt asked about the Fortification Bill now on the table and to be taken up in order. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the Indian Appropriation Bill. The Senate confirmed Thomas L. Crittenden as Consul to Liverpool, an office highly valued by the public.

Houss Burt House Senate Thos L. Crittenden Liverpool Court of Common Pleas County of Jefferson David Wilkin William Cable Ross Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio J.M. Thomas Fifa State of Court House Collin M’kay J. M. ‘Thomas Johnston Orr James M. Thomas Thosmas Jfferson Jute James McConaughy Sherif Belmont County Sheriff's Office Holmes Farm Smiles Minbenville Swithield Ten Joseph V. Stevenson State of Obio Mayefferson Isaac Keany Keany Jetherson Margaret Thomas F. Wackew Richmond Tl. Hant Island Creek Township B. McGrew Stewbenville Thomas Hunt Yuna Rev.t. Hunt Pd’ Lane United States South M’ Lunes Br Mel Lane Lane J.C. Vaule T. S. Heaving Steubenvile Henry Crew Salhmond Reed & Aplegraph S Mith. Field Win. Palmer Springfield Blackburn & ‘Hartman Bloomfields Wallewe K Bracken Laerange A. Gouchey Warrenton Duly James Means Ea AS & Scu Tirte Steul Nville Wittsburgh Means & Mt Et Mieubenville Hie Onto A. C. Lidu Roper Pattersos Court of Comme Pleas Steinbenville Aus James Veats Joby Doubar McGrevw

Canal Commission Appoints Motive Power Superintendent

Harrisburg reports Gen. Roumfort has been named Superintendent of the Motive Power on the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad by Canal Commissioners. This appointment, announced in Harrisburg, marks a key operational leadership change for the railroad.

Harrisburg Roumfort Philadelphia and Columbia

Steamship Niagara Carries News of Taylor Death Across Atlantic

The Niagara sailing from Boston on July 10 arrived at Liverpool on July 20 bearing word of Gen Taylor’s death. In eleven days the fatal news reached England and London. The ship passed Canada with the American flag at half mast and fired minute guns.

New York Niagara Boston Taylor England Liverpool London Canada

Boundaries and Texas settlement proposals in Congress

The House spent the day in Committee of the Whole on the Post Office Appropriation Bill with little progress. Mr Pearce introduced a bill proposing to settle Texas boundaries by paying 1,000,000 to Texas to relinquish northern claims. California bill amendments were considered and defeated. Senators and representatives debated timing and amendments, ending with an adjournment.

Washington House Pearce Texas California Yamlin Yulee Messrs Foote Soule Lee Davis Acheson Yeas Berrien Senate

North Carolina Election Gains Reported in Counties Heard

Washington dispatch from North Carolina says Democrats have gained 25,000 in the counties heard from and six members of the Legislature. Reid, a Democrat, is certainly elected Governor, and the Legislature is most probably Democratic.

North Carolina Washington House Reid

Death of Orlando Brown On way to Ken Lucky

Intelligence reports the death by cholera of Orlando Brown former Indian Commissioner while en route to Ken Lucky. Capt Howard from Texas says 1590 volunteers offered to march against New Mexico. The Governor has accepted them. awaiting Washington and Texas Legislature response.

Washington Orlando Brown Ken Lucky Howard Texas New Mexico

Cholera and Disease Deaths Reported in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on August 5 there were 10 deaths from cholera and 31 from other diseases during the last thirteen hours, according to city health officials noting a spike in fatalities.

Cincinnati

Market update on agricultural prices and grain sales

On August 5, flour activity shows State sales at 4.59 per unit with 04.75 noted. Corn markets hold firm with Western yellow trading around 66 66 cents, mixed lots at 64 to 65 cents.

Market Report Shows Weather Dampening Trade

Inclement weather this morning halted normal transactions as prices for Klour hold steady. Expect lower prices on some staples while demand rises for yellow corn. Whiskey trades around 25 to 26 cents as markets reflect limited activity and shifting supply.

Market Roundup as River Rises and Crops Move

On August 5 the river rose six inches after heavy rains Saturday night. Mlour market quiet with small sales at 3.85 dollars. Corn saw 2,000 bushels in bulk sold at 48 cents. Oats new crop 33 cents. Whiskey sales at 22 cents. Cheese 500 boxes selected at 6. Ge linseed oil sales at 7 68 cents.

Mlour

South Carolina Papers Attack Henry Clay Over Rhett

The South Carolina papers accuse Henry Clay and brand Rhett as a traitor. One paper slanders South Carolina, claiming patriots would share Rhett's fate if he is deemed a traitor, reflecting partisan anger and calls for collective punishment.

Ron Martyroom South Carolina Henry Clay Rhett Nashville

Harvest Prospects Improve Michigan Grain Output

Harvest over boosts Michigan prospects for a full treasury from late golden fields. Surplus wheat expected to double previous years according to experienced farmers and millers. Berry quality excellent and flour yield large. Corn has recovered in thirty days and bids fair to yield handsomely. Drought fears from May and early June are dispelled. Detroit Adv. July 31.

Michigan Detroit

Oregon Emigration Prospects and Skilled Labor Demand

A note to potential migrants to Oregon highlights strong labor demand. Carpenters earn 8 to 12 dollars daily, common laborers 4 to 5 dollars, tailors charge 30 dollars for a dress coat and 8 to 10 dollars for vests and pantaloon s. School teachers are in demand and set their own prices.

Oregonn Oregon

Steubenville Market Prices From August 7 1850

Commercial notes from Steubenville market show revised quotations for commodities. Prices include flour by wagon load four dollars twenty five cents retail four fifty, wheat eighty cents, oats twenty eight to thirty one, corn fifty, bacon components assorted, sugar and molasses prices, coffee good Rio eleven to twelve and a half, tea wholesale forty to seventy cents, tobacco six twist to five pug, and peaches and apples priced per bushel or crate with several pack sizes.

Darty HeRano Steubenville Ile New Orleans Pune Cravens

Orrick Market Reports August 6 1849 Prices Decline Slightly

Market notes show slight drops in cask alcohol and flour sales with prices around 62 and 4. Seasonal demand quiet. grain dull. groceries mix. A June 1849 notice lists road surveys, juror services, lunatic care costs, and commissioners fees in Wayne township and surrounding areas.

Bell Wayne Town Eassity Wayne Township Copeland Aiewer Gracey Severly McGee Miorers Walkerecoffin Lunatic Son Dougherty Brooks Lanatic VicCutchen J Putelaf

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