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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1850
Page
4
Publication Office on Key Street opposite Washington Hall in Steubenville Ohio reports local printing and distribution notices for the area.
A nostalgic verse laments separation from a beloved, expressing longing from morning through twilight. The speaker recalls affection and cherished memories shaping daily life as distance persists.
The Daily Herald counters a claim that the Arkwright Cotton Factory shutdown stems from the Tariff of 1846. It argues tariffs on fine goods do not stop foreign competition and that high costs on coarse cotton goods force mills to operate or shutter, noting the mill owner would not idle if profits justified running.
The Locofocos of Harrison Belmont and Monroe nominate Thomas L. Ett of Cadiz as their candidate for Congress. The district, once solid for the Locofocos, now shows doubt amid factional rifts. Ett has a chance, but may be defeated to balance. Also notes English observer Mackay on Mormon emigration and belief in California gold.
The foreign emigration tax in Mexico is a potential revenue source, with an estimated 10,000 foreigners. At 20 per month, annual revenue nears 2.5 million dollars. Tax collectors earn 3 dollars per license, promising monthly income of 30,000 dollars and yearly 360,000 dollars.
Fred Douglass, the noted orator, paid his fare in Columbus, Ohio, but was refused an inside seat. He sues the company for breach of contract alleging unfair treatment, rough handling, and a gauntlet run by the crowd in Columbus, a hostile scene for a black man.
Police records show 8114 arrests in the New York quarter ending the 30th alt. Assault and battery accounted for 1190, drunkenness 3080, intoxication etc. Disorderly conduct reached 0, with about 450000 residents and one in fifty five residents arrested.
ZX John Hersh Esq cashier of the Branch Bank at Zanesville Ohio died last Monday morning. He served as Auditor of Guernsey county for many years and later as superintendent of the National road. He was regarded as one of the most correct men we knew.
For over twenty years General Taylor was a strict teetotaler who urged temperance societies among his troops and distributed temperance papers to them.
In his column The Dunham defends his stance by attacking readers as blackguards while attempting to avoid a controversy. The exchange exposes low veracity among the disputants as the piece concludes without resolution.
A false tale of a lake of pure gold in California sparked intense excitement. People traveled 150 to 200 miles chasing the myth before the hoax was revealed. Originators nearly faced lynching for the ruse.
A report notes a pair of pigs fighting on Market street yesterday and a pair of men similarly engaged on 4th street, reflecting a local disturbance and animal control concerns.
The Wheeling Argus reports the Steubenville Herald editor was dropped as unworthy of further notice. It notes discretion is sometimes the better part of valor and records the editorial action without additional details.
The article notes that Steubenville enjoys unusually good health with very little sickness of any kind, describing it as a favorable state and a blessing.
Yesterday was cloudy with limited rainfall. The sky remained overcast across monitoring areas and no significant precipitation was recorded, despite brief showers in parts of the region.
The 1848 49 50 assessment shows hogs at 19130 20233 19430 and cattle at 8513 9797 10368, indicating more taxable beef cattle yet fewer stock hogs. The article questions why a county with beef as a main product sells a poor quality market animal.
A Detroit News correspondence from Rome Michigan reports Ira Phillips of Bruce harvested about one hundred bushels of wheat from around twenty four acres. The wheat crop in Macomb County and Michigan is described as unprecedentedly large.
The saying notes that the surest gold diggers are those who wield the plough and spade in pursuit of agriculture, valuing steady labor over risky ventures. It frames farming as a dependable path to wealth through farming and land cultivation.
The American Agriculturist notes a man with under seven acres of orchard earns 500 to 750 dollars yearly from apples. A separate exchange reports a neglected four to five acre orchard, unplowed for thirty years, plowed and manured, yielding 280 barrels in the third year.
The wheat crops of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa are reported to equal any prior year in both quantity and quality. Michigan’s surplus is said to more than double its largest previous yield, signaling significant expansion across the state.
Ohio stands rich in life’s necessities with at least twenty five million bushels of wheat secured to feed the Union. Spring crops corn oats potatoes hay and glass abound along with wool beef pork butter and cheese. Economy temperance and universal education through free schools will make Ohio renowned for virtue and intelligence as for soil produce.
In a letter from Arm a da Michigan the Gazette cites Ira Philips claiming two acres yielded 124 bushels of wheat. The piece compares Michigan yields to reported Utah crops including 75 to the acre and 160 bushels per one seed, noting corn, potatoes, and general grain performance alongside April farming. The writer doubts the figures and suggests larger acres in Michigan and Utah.
The Raleigh letter of 1844 warned that annexing Texas without Mexico’s assent would provoke war, threaten the Union’s integrity, and worsen national finances. The claim was ridiculed then, but the projection tracks as fulfilled or near fulfillment, urging accountability and action to resolve the political impasse.
The New York Ledger correspondent recalls three or four rough Californians who traveled by Cherokee. Printers by trade, they left New York three years ago seeking fortune in California. Three years later they resemble brutes, shaved rarely, skin now dark, and their wealth is substantial though they endured great hardship.
In New Orleans the Coroner conducted five inquests on the fourth inst and seven on the fifth inst due to deaths from sun stroke or brain congestion caused by sun exposure.
Hembel notes that pressing a horse hair through a narrow glass tube so its end rubs the side will break when heated. Even the warmth of a hand in cold weather can trigger the breakage, illustrating the hair's thin insulating properties and delicate tension.
A brief note explains determining day length by doubling sunrise and sunset times to obtain night and day durations. It highlights a simple proportional rule for annual daylight variation.
The steamer Europa, under Capt Lott, arrived this morning bringing one week’s later intelligence. The cotton market stayed quiet with total weekly sales of 59,000 bales, speculators at 27,000 and exporters 1,000. The Atlantic steamed into Liverpool in ten days eight hours. Weather was showery and variable with large wheat arrivals from southern Europe. Manufacturing districts remain brisk, and harvest prospects look good except for potatoes.
Washington August 20. Senate took up the bill to establish a new line of mail steamers between New Orleans and Vera Cruz but postponed further consideration. Mr Underwood gave notice of a substitute for the Fugitive Slave bill to be printed. In the House, the Diplomatic Civil Bill and Appropriation Bill were examined with amendments and the House adjourned.
Board of Health figures show from June 1 to August 16 Cincinnati recorded 2,752 total deaths, with 1,400 attributed to cholera, signaling a severe health crisis in the city.
Harrisburgh August 20 The Hon Jesse Miller the Secretary under the late Gov Shunk died last night at his home in Harrisburg His death leaves a vacancy in the governor's administration and will be noted in official records with condolences from state officials and colleagues.
A jeweller named Bard was fatally stabbed last night in Philadelphia. He died instantly. police have not yet arrested any suspect in the murder.
From New York August 20 the scene at Puerto Cabello is described as quiet with observers led to believe Guzman will be elected.
New York reports steamship Philadelphia arrives from California with July 15 San Francisco dates. Gold finds in Oregon praised while robberies rise near mines. Bed yields up to 10 000 in Fork river, with 20 dollars per bucket. New diggings on Yuba and Feather promise, first wagon across the Plains, Moore family. Prices rise as flour, pork, beef and beans advance. bread 7 to 8 per lb, butter 50 to 60 cents, beef and other goods listed. Philadelphia brings one million dollars. notable recipients include Geo W Aspenwall, Van. Goldstein, Hyden & Cole, Specks & Co, and Gen Kerrara of New Granada is aboard.
The New Cabinet in Washington draws fiv e approval from British leaders while the Irish Conference in Dublin pushes for comprehensive land reform. France reports socialists punished for threats as cholera wanes in Toulon and harvest sits at mid progress. In Denmark and the duchies 42 000 Danes stand ready as Holstein conflict looms, with Russia and England possible interference. Berlin notes officers defecting to Willisen as Austria Hungary favors peace and army cuts.
A man and a woman, arriving from Williamstown Massachusetts, were found dead in a bed at the St Charles Hotel with their throats cut. The incident, shrouded in mystery, involves the man described as the son of the postmaster at White Hall.
Twenty eight deaths from cholera recorded in Columbus during the past week as health officials report rising fatalities and urge sanitation measures.
Washington August 99 Senate debates on Connecticut anti slavery resolutions and a bill regulating intercourse with Indian tribes. Mason opposes Underwood substitute. Underwood argues for federal officers to enforce the 93 law on fugitives. Adjournment after protracted discussion. Also notices of sheriff sale in Steubenville and Jefferson County with details of land parcels and sale terms.
St Louis report from August 17 notes Senate parity with 33 members: 7 holdovers, including 5 Bentonites and 2 Anti Bentonites. Of 26 remaining, Whigs 12, Bentonites 6, Anti Bentonites 6 with 2 uncertain. House counts show Whigs 53, Bentonites 41, Anti Bentonites 25 from unknown counties. Nine counties remain undecided, likely producing a House majority against Benton by more than 20.
From the St Louis Republican dated July 16, 1880, New Mexico elections chose Governor Henry Connelly Lieutenant Governor Manuel Alvarez and Representative in Congress William S. Messery. Legislature split between Territorial and State Government factions. A Senate member briefly joined but did not vote with the majority. quorum issues followed. Major R H Wishtman and Major F A Cunningham were elected U S Senators as Indian raids and orders for 20000 arms appeared in dispatches from Santa Fe.
The Crescent City arrived in New York on August 22 from Chagres bearing two days of California news. No important reports. American Flour sold at 14 dollars per barrel. Mines advices are favorable. It brings a large amount of gold and the hands of passengers.
A man described as deranged by liquor cut his throat in Independence Hall this afternoon at 6 o clock. He was taken to the Mayor's office where he died. The deceased named John Smith from Portsmouth Virginia had recently been in Washington. He leaves a wife and property disputes noted in the report.
Telegrams from St Louis dated the 15th report four Whigs and one Benton Democrat elected to Congress John I Darby Grilchrist Porter John G Miller Charles E Bowman and John M Phelps. Legislative returns show 60 Whigs 32 Benton Democrats and 22 anti Benton Democrats elected. A net gain of ten for Missouri, a good start for a new Congress.
A 1850 Jefferson Ohio sheriff sale notice states property in Jefferson county to be sold by vendue and outcry at the Steuben Court House on Tuesday August 27 between 9 AM and 4 PM. The tract described is Lot thirty five in block thirty nine second addition to the town of Bellevue with appurtenances, held by M Kay.
Writs of attachment directed to Common Pleas court expose for public sale at the Steubenville front door on August 27 between 1 00 and 4 00 PM. The property includes the north half of lots 169 and 170 in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio with appurtenances. Sale by James M. Thomas under execution dated July 24 1850 with a $5 fee.
Public sale to be held at the courthouse front door in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio on August 27 between 10 AM and 4 PM the south half of lot 75 and ten feet of the south side of lot 50 with appurtenances sold for cash under writs issued from the Court of Common Pleas. James M. Thomas is the presenting party with sale terms noted.
Boston reports late results from the first district showing T A Elliot Whig as elected with 2355 votes, Gammer Free Soul 489, Heard Democrat 281, scattered 21. In the second district Upham Whig likely victorious. In the fourth district no choice expected.
Reports from Columbus indicate seven deaths last Friday with five due to cholera and seven again on Saturday with four cholera deaths. Chicago records seventeen deaths on the 13th, twelve cholera. Milwaukee shows cholera fatalities on the path. Delaware Ohio reports four cholera deaths last week with no further cases afterward. Cincinnati notes two more deaths and new cases. the Nashville and Chattanooga line reports five more deaths. Tennessee generally sees abating cases, Harper's Ferry Va. reports a rapid decrease.
The U S steamer Fashion reached Pass Christian La on the 8th carrying the Indian delegation under Major Garrett including Jim Jumper Round Tiger Yohola Hadjo and others with interpreters. A detachment of 28 men from Company A 4th Artillery 20 teamsters and 100 mules and horses accompanied by Mr Isaac Roberts and Rev Mr Rowe also traveled with the party.
Under a writ of alias facias from Jefferson County Common Pleas, James M. Thomas will expose for sale on Tuesday July 27 1850 at Steubenville Court House steps the right to Lots 1 and 2 in fractional Lot 29 township 3 containing 106 acres more or less in Jefferson County Ohio. Sale terms cash.
Sundry and allegitions directed by the Court will auction publicly at the court front steps in Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio on Tuesday August 27 1850 between 1 00 PM and 4 00 PM. Goods include one bookcase and a large lot of books all seized under execution by James M Thomas sheriff August 12 1850.
Notice states a petition will be presented from this date to establish a private gate of Henry Kine along a fire ran through Mrs Boyer's land, verifying the route as the best access through the area with dated August 16.
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