Whig slate for governor and county offices listed
The Weekly Herald of Steubenville shows a Whig slate for governor William Johnston, for board of public works Alexander G. Conover, for representative David Johnson, for county auditor William I. Wmaster, for commissioner Joseph Shane, and for poorhouse director William Cunningham.
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William Loohnston
FUE Board OF Public Works
Alexander G. Conover
David Johnson
BOR
William I. Wmaster
Joseph Shane
William Cunningham
Local paper promotes weekly Herald and printing services
The notice touts the Daily Weekly and Monthly Herald with four years of operation and wide circulation in Steubenville area. It lists advertising agents in Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and prices. It also advertises MEAL JO Printing Office opposite Washington Hall offering plain fancy and ornamental printing at low prices.
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Reraldis Paljished
WYe@kly
CAAS
Lasten Ohie
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Treweeely
Mamotelw Ktyly Herald
V. B. Patner
Boston
Mass
New York
Philadelphia
B. W
Ann
Vierce
Thompson
Baltimore
Mil
Washington Hall
Marketst
Steubenville
Jefferson County Whigs Nominate Local Ticket in Richmond
The Jefferson county Whig convention selected a ticket including David Johnston for Representative and Joseph Shane for Commissioner. The ticket emphasizes competency, integrity, and party loyalty with support across the county and calls for unity to defeat opposition in the October election.
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Richmond
Davip Jounstoy
Island Creek
Johnson
Jefferson
William F. M’mastens
Pleasant
M’masters
Josefh Soane
Ross Township
Shane
William Cunstycuam
Psland Creek
Cunningham
Gwood
Whig Party
Chris Sans
Jefferson County
OP Ac
Subscriptions Pooled To Pay Libel Judgment Cleared
The New York Tribune editor was fined six and a quarter cents in a libel suit. Ten subscribers contributed one cent each, hoping others will cover the remaining five sixes to settle the debt.
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Doine
New York Tribune
Cannibal Report From Western Australia Noted by Lt Elliott
In Western Australia Lieutenant Elliott of the aah Regiment reports discovery of a native race that devours their dead including old men women and children. He quotes that the heart is given to the mother to ease her grief and notes the practice among these districts.
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Elliott
Aah Regiment
Western Australia
Maiden Lady Wins $2500 In Court Of Common Pleas
A sister sued in Hamilton county for services as housekeeper to her brother for twelve years. The jury granted her $2,500, the Intelligencer notes, saying his marriage deprived her of a home and left her aged and spirits broken. A just verdict.
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Court of Common Pleas
Hamilton Co
Forrest and Willis Clash in Court Card Statement
Mr. Forrest publishes a card denying Mr. Willis's statements and asserts that in their first confrontation he struck Willis, then led him to the earth with his hand alone. The exchange presents a public dispute over a prior incident, with both sides asserting personal conduct.
Opinion on Physic by Richmond Clipper editor
The Richmond Clipper discusses renovation plans and seeks the editor's opinion on physic before starting the task. The note emphasizes obtaining informed views from the editor, reflecting the paper’s cautious approach to renovations.
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Richmond Clipper
Cuban affair stirs England as fleet prepares for Cuba
The Cuban affair has caused great feeling in England. Jamaica papers report British Admiral commanding the Gulf squadron has orders to ready every vessel for active service on short notice. Trinidad hosts one ship-of-the-line, three frigates, one sloop, and fourteen gun-boats, expected to sail to Cuba.
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Brivisu Pieerrok
Cuba
England
Jamaica
Trinidad
The Compromise in New York Memorial Circulation
A memorial in New York asks Senators and Representatives to back Mr. Clay's Compromise Bill. It has signed by 20,000 people and a letter writer expects 40,000 soon, noting many citizens from both parties and all occupations.
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New York
Clay
Mississippi Free Trader report of accidental quarrel ends in murder
On the 10th in Water proof parish Tonas La Pleasant Ferguson shot Francis M. Spain during a dispute over a whipping incident. Spain apologized but Ferguson grew angry and fired a pistol, striking Spain in the heart. He died within half an hour and Ferguson fled by canoe.
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Mercer
Pleasant Furguson
Francis M. Spain
Tonas la
Spain
Furguson
Cross Creek faces voter dispute over railroad election
Citizens protest the railroad election result in Cross Creek claiming improper vote counts and legal concerns amid a 30 thousand dollar township subscription dispute. Local officials face scrutiny as the issue stirs unrest over the process and outcome.
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Cross Creek
Writ or Error to THE Cask or Dr Webster
Chief Justice Shaw delivered the decision on Tuesday the 18th after a thorough patient examination. The petition for a writ of error was missed or was required. The Governor and Council are in session, uncertain if petitions will be considered now or in July.
Beauty or Slavery in State vs Jake McNamee
From the Cogarleston Courier May 7 report the case State versus Jake McNamee. An Irishman was accused of aiding a slave to run away. The slave John belonged to Mr Jean Nash. The jury recommended mercy. McNamee was sentenced to be hung on Monday the lith of September next.
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Cogarleston Courier
State
Jake McNamee
John
Jean Nash
Mrnday
Cholera Fears in Cincinnati Overshadowed by Panic
A brief note reports cholera present in Cincinnati but cites the Commercial’s claim that more deaths stem from panic than the disease. The item cautions residents to avoid feeding fear and to protect themselves against illness.
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Cincinnati
Cuba Prisoners to Face Formal Trial Believed Backed by England
Despatches from Havana received by the Ohio report Cuban authorities will detain Contoy prisoners for formal trial. United States may be unable to stop the proceeding though no executions are planned. News also notes Texas senators meeting the President on New Mexico territorial government and a possible Texan boundary arrangement.
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Tuk Lasy
New Mistco
Bitimore Patriot
Wasutneron
State Department
Havana
Ohio
Contoy
United States
New Mexico
Texas
Jenny Lind in Stockholm Honors Amid Convivial Welcome
Reports describe Jenny Lind's arrival in Stockholm on the 20th with royal honors. A torch light procession, white clad entertainers, and a grand carriage welcomed her. The next day concert tickets were sold at high prices in the local auction, reflecting her fame. In a separate note, Gonzalvo Montesquion’s murder trial was adjourned after a suicide attempt with laudanum. The defense cites insanity with alternating moods observed in undervoings.
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Jexyxy Laxos
Stockhoum
Jenny Lind
Stockholm
Scidlez
St. Louis Republic
Criminal Court
Gonzalvo Montesquion
Kirby Barnum
Gonzalve
Damages Awarded in Breach of Promise Case
In Franklin Common Pleas Amanda Bobo recovered 800 dollars from Grubbs in a breach of promise suit. Webster and Galloway represented the plaintiffs, Swange and Backus for the defense. The verdict was clear but damages lighter due to defendant’s limited means, per the Columbus Journal.
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Warstye
Amanda Bobo
Franklin Common Pleas
Mar
Messrs. Webster & (Ralloway
Swange & Backus
The
Columbus Journal
Divorce of Mrs Lawrence and Mr Lawrence Sparks Scarce Gossip
Mrs Lawrence the late Sallie Ward once famed in Kentucky has obtained a divorce from her husband Mr Lawrence son of Hon Abb ot Lawrence of Boston. He is said to publish a history of the family dispute to be circulated freely as a warning. A sharp note on upper society and scandal.
Wind Mills advertised for superior grain cleaning
Farmers are urged to see T. R. Huzzard's advertisement in this morning's Herald for wind mills that clean grain efficiently. The mill is warranted to clean 80 bushels of wheat per hour, removing cockle and other offensive seeds.
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Wixp Mills
T. R. Huzzard
Herald
German named Joseph Peach arrested in Philadelphia
Joseph Peach, a German, was arrested in Philadelphia on Thursday for exhibiting several young women as model artists at Franklin Hall. The case concerns an alleged profitable enterprise with tickets priced from one to five dollars, highlighting a suspected prostitution-linked display.
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Joseph Peach
Philadelphia
Franklin Hall
Massacre report and Mexican politics in the news
The St Louis report recounts a massacre near Wagon Mound with ten American dead after a party from Santa Fe, the escort returning to bury the dead. Santa Anna reportedly returned to Mexico amid a major revolution while Mexican leaders and friends draw mixed praise despite reverses.
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St. Louis
Robert Fulton
Robert Smith
Wm. O. Ardinger
Independence
Santa Fe
Moro
Wagon Mound
Smith
Vegas
Col. Alexander
Upper Landing
Whigs Nominate Ticket in Jefferson County Race
In Jefferson County a Whig slate is named for October with Judge Johnston as a noted native among the candidates. The editorial jests about judges and the dangers of omitting the state prison reveal the campaign mood in a closely contested county.
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Mike Walsh
New York
Ita
Walsh
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Judge Johnston
Scioto @uz zetle
Whig Candidate Correction for Jefferson County Representative
A correction notes that James John son is not the Whig candidate for Jefferson County Representative. David Johnson is identified as the Whig candidate. O S Journey remains a signer. The text predicts a strong Whig figure, likely to visit Columbus around the first Monday of December if no unforeseen events intervene.
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James Johnson
Jefferson County
James
David Johnson
O. S
Court awards damages in breach of promise and seduction cases
In Franklin county Ohio Amanda Robb recovered 800 dollars from Isaac Grubb for breach of promise of marriage. In Preble county Ohio Dr. W R Winston was mulated in 1500 dollars for seducing the daughter of Michael Keever, a patient under his care for a reel foot. With other cases we could mention morality on the advance.
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Franklin Eco
O. Amanda Robb
Isaac Grubb
Preble Co. O
W. R. Winston
Michael Keever
Death of John A Collins Esq noted in state
The city mourns the death of John A Collins Esq a noted temperance lecturer. He died at New Orleans on the 9th inst native of Maysville Ky and recently settled in Lake Providence to practice law. He was famed for brilliant talents and eloquence and left many warm friends to lament his premature passing.
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U.S
Flirt
Ferrand
Vera Crug
Laguira
Vere. Cruz
Rosine
N. York
Sehr. Stologa
Tobasco
Sebr
Durbury
New York
Thames
England
City of
Mexico
Mariano Ortro
Literary Academy of
San Juan de Letiom
Don Guillermo Prieto
Guanajuato
John A Collins
New Orleans
John A. Collins
Maysville
Lake Providence
Louisiana
Chinese visitors parade in Montgomery Street after long voyage
A late Pacific News item describes about twenty or thirty Chinese gentlemen strolling two abreast along Montgomery street. Their broad leaf hats and antique umbrellas drew attention while a British brig Warlock from Hong Kong brought them after a 64 day passage. they carried distinct notes and steady characters.
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Pacific News
Montgomery St
Hong Kong
Pacific
Swordfish Attack Destroys Whaler at New Bedford
A swordfish struck a whaler at New Bedford driving its sword twelve inches through copper sheeting and oak plank, splintering a timber over a foot long, described as as destructive as General Crary’s infamous sword demolition.
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New Bedford
Crary
Ohio Whig letter on slavery limits and 1848–50 splits
Lewis D. Campbell argues Ohio Whigs must unite to oppose extending slavery to new territories. He recalls 1848 alliances, condemns factional splits, and urges unconditional California admission with Proviso-aligned territorial laws. He warns of southern strength and calls for a single stand under no more wars conquest or slavery.
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L. D. Campbell
Ouse QF
Washington
Hoy
Dante R. Tinyen
Columbus
Mexico
Philadelphia
Congress
Hilliard
Alabama
Messs Toombs and
Stevens
Georgia
Cabell Oflorida
Clingham
North Carolina
Taylor
Ohio
Free Soil Party
Whig Party
Free Soilers
Toombs
Cni
Ise
Con
Popular Branch
Cabi
Alphin
Gen. Taylor
California
United States Senate
South
Friends of Freedom
House of Representatives
Clay
Webster
Cass
Buchanan
North
Free States
Friends of the
Union
Free Soil
van Buren
P. Itso
Texas
W&e
Lewis D. Campbell
California as State Precedes South in Slavery Debate
A Georgia newspaper letter cites Southern Recorder figures showing California’s poll of American votes when admitted as a state outpacing several states. It argues California’s size and aridity make the South’s slavery objections unreasonable and notes Grace Gixeenwood and Miss An- as readers.
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Iowa
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