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Steubenville Weekly Herald

Location

Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1850

Page

6

Congress Onal Summary From Weekly Herald 1850 Aug 12

The Telegraph reports the President's message on the New Mexico Texas dispute and the U S Texas boundary. Senate debates cover slavery, the Omnibus defeat, and Pearce's Texas boundary bill. House actions include Post Office Appropriation amendments and passage amid debates on naval force and war powers.

Arrivals and market news from Europe and ports

Seven Days Later from Europe reports the Cambria arriving Halifax and the Niagara arriving Liverpool. Cotton sales near 40 000 bales with 14 000 by speculators. Flour and wheat prices rise. corn up 1s 6d. The Lisbon government denies American demands and a passport is issued. English politics show defeats for the ministry and a potato blight broadens. Danish and German tensions surface with a naval clash. Liverpool provisions and markets show dull to firm signals. Senate debates Texas boundaries and California financing.

Halifax Canada Niagara Liverpool Portugal Portugese England Ireland Denmark Duchies

Mittaro Fitumore Describes Millard Fillmore as Labor Leader

The piece extols Millard Fillmore as a democratic President and champion of labor. It notes his early wool-carding apprenticeship, his Tariff of 1842 origins, and his standing among mechanics as a national figure who protected labor rights and promoted industry. It contrasts his profile with other presidents’ backgrounds and urges pride in his labor-friendly legacy.

Mittaro Fitumore Prestpentran Cyar Fillmore Congress Jefferson John Adams Madison Monroe J. Q. Adams Martin van Buren J. Tyler Mr. Polk Washington Gen. Jackson Carrison Taylor Locofoco

Governor Crittenden Resigns for Kentucky Governor Post

Governor Crittenden resigns as Kentucky governor and reflects on declining a cabinet position under President Taylor. He notes his election as governor and expresses willingness to serve in the Attorney General role in President Fillmore’s cabinet if offered, aiming to quiet dissensions and preserve the Union.

Crittenden Kentucky Taylor Fillmore

South Carolina Delegation Weighs Immediate Withdrawal

Mr Clay denounces sentiments as reasonable while Mr Rhett and Senator Barnwell defend disunion as a rising label in South Carolina. Rumors in Washington say the entire South Carolina delegation contemplates a direct challenge to federal authority and a withdrawal from Congress.

Clay Rhett South Carolina Barnwell Washington Congress

Speeches by Congressional Candidates Circulated in Yellow Creek

The New Lisbon Palladium notes that speeches of several would be Congress candidates delivered at Yellow Creek are in high demand in the city. Printing them as a pamphlet district wide would advance Democratic interests, and suppressing the document would be a public loss.

New Lisbon Palladium Yellow Creek

Public sale notice of Jefferson county lands in 1850

Concludes with sheriff sale details of multiple parcels in Jefferson county Ohio. Lists tracts in Salt, Wellsville, and surrounding townships, appraised values from 924 to 2366, plus additional parcels in range 3 township 8. Includes sale date August 13, 1850, times 10 AM to 4 PM, terms cash, with dower rights of Charlotte McCauce.

Titton Oc Hove Court of Common Pleas Jfferson Ohio Paboc Vendus Mvery Puestley Angus Asimall N. Coly Dea West Stour Jeffson File CIA J Person Win Kirk James Wheeler Joe Twee M Jefferson Oqute Charles Noble Richard Logans Richard Loganss Charlotte McCauce McCauce

Democrats win in North Carolina governor race and legislature

A Raleigh dispatch reports the Democratic party has captured the North Carolina governorship and holds a majority in both legislative houses, indicating a solid statewide victory as of August 6.

New York Raleigh

President Warns Texas on Mexican Boundary Crisis

From Washington August 6, a message reports the President asserting federal authority over Texas and Mexico border disputes. He cites Gov Bell’s letter, notes New Mexico territory claims east of the Rio Grande, and contemplates an extra Congressional session to enforce U S laws. The President says militia and regular forces may be used. Texas is portrayed as intruding and will be treated accordingly.

Kim Mane Doyle Pas Y Nem Hockenemt Allison Fo Yost Hennes Mitchell State Ougens Nes Duncan Joseph Perry Ste Hennes McKinney Mea Ness Stace Henase John Wilson Hen Ay Bos Phos Chanulin Juliet Wilson Heenes CO Chapman Hes P Mitchell Rebt Leslie Peter Babb McCleary Davin Johnston Maithers Wells Township Blackburn Seteen Wells Township Barnes Wilcxoen Jas Stark Alexomith R Henderson Regal Jus Morgan Witner Wu CitVs Win Warner Hoge Gays Stanton & McCook Cour Nathan Updegalt Warren Township Benjamin Hooper Lemuel Targrave Warren Townstir JM Mason Wells Lownstip Corrt JH Mill Elec John Srr E Cable Okness FE Cable Waiti Gore AP Cuppy Dulais V0ly GW Mason Oliv Deanes Mephenson Heunesa Deek- van Ove Jobn P Leslie Jobn Cook Adays Huntes John Lailuuter John OP Neal Beekman Iday Mets Hogue RC Peter Stephen Stephenson Lwo Iiss Roberts Grand Jury Bee Wasuterox Mr. Clemens Committee On Military Affairs W. Scott Mexico U.S Texas Gov. Bell Congress Bulletin Ofriday Rio Grande New Mexico U. S Tie United States

Riot in New York Among German Tailors

A riot erupted in New York on August 6 with about 200 belligerents attacking two houses and assaulting journeymen suspected of working. Police tried to restore order but were met with knives and pistols. nine officers were injured, forty rioters were arrested, thirty beaten badly, and two expected to die.

New York

California Freight and Robbery Report of Deaths and Gold Discovery

From California New York Avenue The Cherokee brings about 3 000 000 on freight and in the hands of passengers Howland and Aspinwall s specie train has been robbed of 30 000 The following is a report of the deaths at Sacramento city since May 1 Rt F Ewing LL Seth Brown Pa Dr W Dietze N O Daniel Mentzer Wis John A Shelby Texas W BE Hardy Va John Yently Vicksburg David Perraim Ll Joseph Campston Wis Lewis Burnham Ohio B Mastin Ohio E Hazen Wis Philip Stauser O W Eaves La J Davidson Va J R Morrison Pa B IF Ewing Il Wm Washington D S Morley Mo Edward M Moston O On board a barque April 30th Mr James Frane of Quincy O The existence of gold in Oregon is now certain That which is now exhibited contains large quantities of platina and is said to be of a richer quality than that of California.

Howland & Aspinwall Sacramento City Rt. F. Ewing Seth Brown Dr. W. Dietze N. O Daniel Mentzer Wis John A. Shelby Texas W. BE. Hardy John Yently Vicks James Frane Quincy Oregon California

Arrival of the Georgia Steamer in New York

The U.S. mail steamer Georgia commanded by Porter arrives this afternoon bringing California mails. Havanna remains quiet while seven prisoners were to be freed August 7 and the rest sentenced to an eight year chain gang. The Georgia carries a large amount of gold from New York, August 1. S. A. Elliott, nominated by Boston Whigs to replace Winthrop in the First Congressional District.

U.S Georgia Porter Havanna N. Y Aue S. A. Elliott Whigs Boston Winthrop

Oregon land bill passes in House creating Surveyor General

The House, after debate in Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union, adopted amendments to the Oregon land bill. The bill, approved by the committee, creates the office of Surveyor General of Oregon and provides for surveying and land donations to settlers. Mr Brown of Miss. praised the President's message as extraordinary, reaffirming his stance as the committee adjourned.

House Union Thurston Oregon Lane Gaines Brown Miss

Texas Boundary Bill Dominates Senate and House Debate

Washington August 9 Senate Mr Pearces Texas Boundary Bill discussed this morning as Winthrop praised executive aims yet urged California admission. In the House the civil and diplomatic appropriation bill faced debate with Stevens of Ga championing southern rights and Savage denouncing the presidents message as revolutionary and hypocritical. The Marcus amendment failed yeas 14 nays 37. The Texas Bill authorizing 10,000,000 for territory purchase passed later with 10 to 20 votes.

Senate Uunderwood Texas Ewing California Yeas Dawson U. S Utes Winthrop Benton Washington Pearce Friends of House Lelense Stevens Fillmore Savage Marcus United States

Arrival of the Cambria at Boston

The Cambria arrived at Boston yesterday morning. New York dispatched a few papers from the ship, but there is little additional information available.

Cambria New York The Boston

Mourning Declared In Europe After President Taylor’s Death

News from the United Kingdom and France notes the American Minister in London calling Consuls and citizens to express sympathy after President Taylor’s death. Louis Napoleon announces a month of mourning in France with a grand Notre Dame service and ten days of black crepe on the national flag.

Taylor United States United Kingdom France Louis Napoleon Notre Dame

Arrival of Dutley Mann as U S envoy to Switzerland

Swiss papers announce Dutley Mann arrives as diplomatic agent of the United States accredited to the Swiss Confederation. It marks the first time the United States is represented by a special mission in Switzerland.

Dutley Mann United States Swiiazerland

Southern politicians form committee on slavery and territory

The Southern members of the House caucus last night appointed a 15 member committee including Poombs Burt Hillard Thompson of Miss Howard Johnson Morse Green Seller Lilingman Thomas M Lean Houston to propose South action on slavery and territorial questions and to prepare a report for reading at an adjourned caucus on Monday night.

Washington Charles M. Conrad War Department Tom. TM Kenan Department of Interior Cacus Poombs Burt Hillard Thompson Miss South

Four Runaway Slaves Captured After Pursuit Near City

A few days since four male slaves, belonging to Stevens and Toombs, vanished with abolitionists aiding them. A pursuit led four miles from town. two pursuers were wounded as shots were exchanged. All but one of the fugitives were captured.

Washington Stevens Toombs Ballatmore Aus Strasburg Yorkeo Postmaster Brown

Cholera Rages at Harper's Ferry In Public Alarm

Cholera spreads through Predertorsburg area with public works deserted and residents fleeing in all directions. Six deaths reported last night. Hotel proprietor Mr. Carrol and Dr. Jos. G. Hays died this morning, underscoring the outbreak's severity.

Predertorsburg Harper’s Ferry

Cholera Toll Update From Cincinnati

Cincinnati reports 11 deaths from cholera and 23 from other diseases in the last six hours as authorities monitor the outbreak and update public health figures.

Cincinnati Aus

Spirits of Turpentine A Crepe for Portsoy

If stung by a bee or insect rub spirits of turpentine on the bite. pain ceases in minutes. It is said copperhead snake bites are arrested by continued use. The article claims turpentine affects blood vessels and prevents circulation, causing pain and inflammation to lessen quickly. Parmer's Cabinet.

Portsoy Parmers

Public curiosity on newspaper editors origins and education

A Augusta Republic writer urges public interest in editors origins. The letter playfully claims most editors were not born. some arrived by raffle or floated in on a plank, and education is deemphasized as unimportant.

Augusta Repete Souhile Republic Toots N. O. Piay

Henry Clay Defends Union Against Slavery State

Senator Foote taunted Henry Clay over admitting an anti slavery state, Clay replied he serves the United States first and his own state next, denying any other government. His energetic retort drew electric applause and required officers to quell the scenes in the galleries. Strone-D notes physicians' prescriptions as death warrants in Latin.

Henry Clay Senator Foote Mississippi Mr. Clay Union Free States South United States

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