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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1870
Page
2
The Steubenville JigepaLp distributes to all school districts and neighborhoods in Jefferson county with large circulations in adjoining counties and states. Estimating five readers per copy across daily and weekly editions yields about 28 000 weekly readers for a single ad.
A fiscal note or demographic figure cites St Louis with $13,000 and Pittsburgh including Allegheny suburbs as a population of 167 933. The line suggests a comparative urban statistic or peroration context.
The United States House of Representatives votes to adjourn for the holidays from the 22nd instant until January 4. This action marks a brief legislative recess as members pause sessions.
The case concerns the legality of West Virginia's separation from Virginia and is scheduled for argument before the United States Supreme Court. The dispute centers on the legality of secession and the status of state boundaries and governance arising from the Civil War era dispute.
The steamer Hornet eladed the Chilean of the Spanish spies at New York Thursday night and put to sea. It carries sixty eight crew and a number of passengers bound for St Thomas. It is believed she will carry supplies for Cuban patriots further south.
Honace Greevey views Washington for a plan to split New York Republicans as Grant invites him. The Emperor of the French laments Paris bombardment risk and honors his reign’s improvements. Congress moves on New Mexico statehood, Utah polygamy, and Indian Territory governance with Calhoun not returning.
A proposed replacement for the Franking Privilege would tax exchanging newspaper papers at one cent per copy and arm officials with stamp machines to prepay postage. Congress would grant each member $100 per session to cover postage, a sum critics say should be curtailed as speeches often serve personal interests.
General W A Gibson delivered a one hour and a half lecture on the Great Rebellion at Gray and Garretts Hall last night. He traced the war from its outset to Appomattox Court House and Richmond with vivid detail and a commanding knowledge of troop organization and campaigns. He praised the Federal and Confederate strategies and emphasized the blunders and successes of both sides.
The fragment recalls an aged monarch named William facing death as legends connect him to an imperial ruler. The text hints at a distant dynastic link and a historical burden carried by the king as age and fate converge.
The Pacific Railroad Company refuses to pay $2,417,493 in cash interest on federal bonds while demanding payments from the treasury and the government’s lands. Judge Lawrence in Congress proposes to withhold lands and press bond payments, arguing for strict adherence to bond terms and treasury requirements.
Correspondent visits Beaver and Beaver Falls noting the town’s brownstone streets, moral character, and strong educational institutions including two female seminaries and an academy led by Rev. Dr. Scott. Reports on local industry at Irondale’s rolling mill and blast furnace, lead discovery on Yellow Creek, and rising commerce with Chestnut Grove Cemetery fence and monument to Zellare couple.
A Dover correspondent reports ex Senator John P Kale now walks with difficulty in Dover New Hampshire his right leg paralyzed by an ankle problem. He uses a cane and his memory is said to be impaired though his intellect remains vigorous. His appearance has changed drastically since his former prominence.
The piece blends population data from the 1870 Census with dispatches on the Franco Prussian War. It notes state and territorial populations, then reports on French setbacks, German advances, and political moves in Paris, Tours, and Bordeaux, citing figures and locations.
Curiaco organizes a society for cruelty to animals inspired by eastern cities and Mr. Bergh in New York. The text notes challenges like finding a suitable car for enforcement and mentions Steubenville and issues of animal cruelty, including a case of overloading and a problematic child’s behavior.
A December 10 dispatch notes German evacuation at Montargia and an Army of the Loire forward move. Prussians build rear works and Paris reports 10,000 prisoners and 77 cannon captured at Or. News cites balloon relays from Paris and King William signaling temporary gains amid German restoration hopes.
The report states that on Tuesday December 13 8 it is deemed impossible for Paris to receive assistance from authorities seeking to resolve the urgent situation.
London dispatches report German batteries will bombard Paris Notre Dame and other sites from December 19 at 10 a.m. Freder ick Charles has suffered severe losses over three days. Gambetta writes the government from Tours about Loire defense and Bourbaki and Trocha actions. The Russian minister seeks annulment of the Paris treaty amid European tensions.
A New York swindle sells counterfeit bills for genuine money then delivers only sawdust and shavings. Police seized a suspect with many letters showing about thirty thousand dollars in scam profits from dupes nationwide. The episode highlights gullible buyers and readers who neglect newspapers and lessons from them.
The Interior Department report presents a land disposal table for the past fiscal year with figures for military warrants, homesteads, college grants, railroad grants, wagon road grants, swamp grants, and Indian lands totaling significant sums. John Bull eyes Paris provisioning contracts via Prussian commissariat officers.
Letter from Rev Jas D Cook at Oak Junction Iowa in December 1870 touts southwest Iowa as an emerging hub. He describes Jefferson County growth, rail connections on the Burlington and Missouri, town facilities, schools, and wages. He urges settlers to move, noting corn yields and current prices along with land plenty ready for Spring 1871 immigration.
In Brush Creek and vicinity the fall brought a busy season with crops, mills, and mining activity. Reports mention the Yellow Creek lead mine and a large iron works complex including a rolling mill and blast furnace, plus stores, a church, and Chestnut Grove Cemetery. The writer praises a remarkable fall for work completed and cites the oldest inhabitant on the season’s uniqueness.
Washington Letter reports rapid arrivals of politicians in the capital, potential civil service reforms, census crew adjustments, and Cabinet speculations including Schenck and the Treasury. It notes Drake’s possible resignation for a Court of Claims post and discusses the Internal Revenue and Capron's Agricultural Department progress.
Don Piatt faces no fight as Clinton Rice, Counsellor of the Hay tien Legation, challenges him. Piatt cites conscientious scruples, marking a rare public acknowledgment of his moral concerns.
Helen A Brastow warns that well off residents must clean their ice houses and be ready to fill them when frost returns. She notes a scarcity of ice and no old stock to carry over as most city homes have been empty for two months and winter approaches.
Joan Marsuatt of Deersville writes from Leeds England to Cadiz Republican editor claiming he was not lost on the steamship Cambria and plans to be in Cadiz in May. The press notes hotel arrivals include John Smith of Ohio at the Girard, John Smith of Pennsylvania at the Bald Eagle, and John with his wife at the Bingham, while Union lists John of New Jersey.
Land owners allege unfair taxes and seek redress. the Board of Equalization is empowered to hear complaints and correct errors shown to be proper, though the process faces time limits and public frustration.
An old sign still hangs over the late Journal office in Columbus urging its removal. The piece notes the sign as a relic of the times and suggests it should be taken down or repurposed.
An Irishman laments spending on mate while noting that money spent on whisky is more valuable as it is considered to contain no bone. He suggests whisky is a better choice for those who seek a sturdier drink.
A Comkes convent notes that the Army of the Liar is headed by Gambetta. The dispatches suggest the claim is not a loyal joke and readers are invited to judge the case.
Printing finished at Hex ALK. Emphasis on fancy printing, ball invitations, and New Year card design. Sample style mirrors 14571 on hand.
A fragmented claim from 13 themes circulates that three weeks of constant celery use will revolutionize a man’s nervous system. The notice hints at panacea rhetoric without substantiating evidence.
Commercial leaders show bids opening around 1104 then rising with government bids as prices firm. Assistan Treasurer highlights large bids near one million dollars with unusual activity and modest losses from one to three percent per year. Currency bonds weaken late day while socks show dull trading. five twenties and other issues noted with weak U S government notes and coupons.
Wholesale market prices list for grains, coffee, sugar, salt, syrups, fish and meats. Quoted items include red winter wheat at 1.00,Uid corn at Buc, coffee grades with 6.927 for Java, white fish at 8.50 per half barrel, No 1 Mackeral at 95.00 per barrel, hams and rendered lard prices, and hay at 6250 per ton. Market shows general steady demand across commodities.
The list shows varied prices for produce and groceries including apples green at 20980¢ per peck butter 80 33c flour 6 0 extra 6 75 per bushel soup. Vegetables and meats list onions cabbage potatoes and poultry with assorted per unit rates. Establishments offer tea Young Hyson Oolong and molasses syrup lard and butter values across multiple grades and brands.
Market list from Pieraponem detailing prices for apples butter sugar coffee flour and fish products. Includes quantities and per unit costs for hay corn bacon lard syrup and various dried fruits with multiple regional and grade distinctions. Prices quoted for jerks and naval items, with notes on quality and sourcing.
The report details freight receipts and arrivals of cattle and beef products, with weekly totals and prices. It cites car loads from Texas and Ohio, live hogs values, western stock movements, and weekly market averages around 16 to 14 cents per pound for various cattle and lamb categories, noting overall market strength and selling values.
December 14 market rates show extra cattle for large, good to prime, and common levels, with bulls and steers listed from 4 to 5. hogs prices include Philadelphia and New York quotations from 6.00 to 6.75 percent, while sheep quotes are mixed with light stock but fair demand. The week ahead is viewed as having fair prospects amid plentiful supply and steady demand.
The report records spring wheat at 1.21 percent with red amber 1,4241 in discussion, rye dull, oats and corn lower on futures. Bacon steady, eggs firm, meat and butter prices noted with small fluctuations.
Dull and unchanged prices for wheat rye and corn. Wheat No 1 and 2 firm. Corn at 9 shillings and 132 pence. Pork at 29.00 per barrel. Lard and petroleum steady. Whisky firm at 20. California markets not mentioned.
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