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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1850
Page
2
A fragment outlines a Whig effort to carry the fall election by securing Jefferson County for the Yellow Creek candidate. It urges a thorough organization to secure party strength at the polls, warning that without such a plan victory is unlikely and defeat looms.
A public rebuke in Congress over the Galphin affair is challenged as personal and partisan. The piece condemns Locofoco aligned members including Toombs Stephens Morton and Cabell, arguing the censure was undeserved and should be reversed for the sake of the people beyond party lines.
The piece reviews rumors of Cabinet picks denied by the National Intelligencer, cites hints from the New York Courier and Enquirer about Graham Bates Bates and War picks, and reports on Peel's death and a Pittsburgh Gazette view on the Hempfield and Steubenville Rail Road. It argues Philadelphia's possible influence and Pittsburgh's rail strategy while noting political tensions and editorials.
The Tri bune outlines key points of a pending cheap postage bill. Letters under a quarter ounce mailed within this region would cost 3 cents if prepaid or 4 cents if payable on delivery. Rates to Oregon and California remain unsettled. Prepaid circulars are treated as letters. Stamps will be sold in minimum $5 blocks with a 10 percent discount. Newspapers under 1900 square inches cost half a cent within the state and one cent out of state.
The temper of Colored King on the vital question is shown in a noble sentiment from his Senate speech on General Taylor’s death. He trusts in God that relations be cherished and that today we vow to discard bickering and strife, and sectional dissensions to live and die as Americans in support of the Union.
The sun’s heat in St Louis severely affects workers on public works. On the 15th, eleven men were struck by the sun and five died almost instantly. On the 16th, nine more were prostrated and sent home, with fears that many will die.
Privately circulated reports in Boston claim Professor Webster was found guilty of deliberate murder after a governor council meeting. Suppressed details are said to exist, and some Boston society figures desire a public execution as a civic benefit and moral display.
Wm Nash at the corner of 6th and Market streets announces a very general assortment of groceries dry goods footwear and shoes inviting public attention to his stock and offerings.
A Washington letter praises Dan for his bright festive mood at a party hosted by Secretary Evwing. It recalls Pepgsapdl, the Ewing nickname, and Cowper’s lines from Alexander Selkirk as Dan jokingly mocks political rivals. The piece notes editorial jabs from the Steubeville Herald and Arcus, highlighting heated tone between editors over ears and “hybrid species” slurs.
The Nation Intelligencer reports that prisoners taken at Convoy have been released by Spanish authorities in Havana. They are expected to return to the United States soon, a development that will ease tensions and please good men in both nations.
Mrs Taylor widow of the late President arrives in Baltimore on the 18th with Co Bliss and Dr Wood and their wives and families. They take apartments at the Futan House and intend Washington City as their permanent residence.
Mansion House at Capiz bids friends and acquaintances welcome under Harrison county sheriff Barrett. He promises prompt accommodation and praiseworthy landlord qualities, aiming for general satisfaction.
News from New Orleans reports a treaty with Mexico allowing a railway or canal linking oceans, speeding travel to San Francisco and integrating Pacific trade. Minister Letcher is lauded for securing the concession, with groundwork by local committees and guarantees of neutrality under both nations.
A Cincinnati report describes nine residents in a Sycamore Street house as cholera patients after a Friday night surge. Health officials found five dead next morning with four dying, in a filthy, unventilated room described as a horror scene. Nine coffins ordered by the Lord of Health.
The Washington Correspondent of the New York Tribune condemns Toombs of Georgia and his allies for proposing Toombs as Secretary of War to Mr. Fillmore. The piece accuses Toombs of undermining the Whig Party and claims he and Stephens deny visiting the late President to coerce him on his deathbed for slavery. The critique portrays the act as impudent and mean.
A Baltimore dispatch reports a tremendous storm sweeping the city. Rain pours in torrents with guile at the South. The last Norfolk steamer is overdue, the Bay is rough and tide high, flooding streets and damaging wharves. Shipping damage feared.
The St Paul Chronicle reports settlers driven from their country by Indian depredations fear escalating violence. Parbarance has nearly ceased to be a virtue, and citizens may take summary vengeance if conditions do not improve, risking extriteration of marauders.
Telegraph reports that Massachusetts Governor and Council refused to commute Dr John W Webster’s sentence. Public execution scheduled for August 30 at 7:00 P.M. in Massachusetts after refusal to grant mercy. Proclamation notes no mercy in store.
Boston reports a jewelry store break in on the 18th at E.R. Sulkeman store. The safe was blown open and gold watches valued at five thousand dollars were stolen. The note urges residents to settle disputes and avoid crowding each other's property or lives.
The weight of gold deposited in the Philadelphia mint from California mines is estimated at twenty nine tons. Converting this amount into currency would yield exceedingly beneficial advantages.
27 James D M Gugin former Treasurer of Washington Co Pa died at Keokuk Iowa on the 13th inst his wife died there the following day of the same disease cholera as Mrs Cole wife of the Clerk in the Columbus Journal Office died of Cholera last Friday morning after a short illness a new Two Dollar counterfeit on the Indiana State Bank has just appeared No windows on the shaded side of the State Blouse as there should be
Fragmentary reading notes suggest astronomers estimate a celestial event or star pattern involving Ursa Minor. The garbled text indicates observers may identify a stellar arrangement or constellation feature during a clear sky. Further context is needed to confirm specifics.
Letters from Mr Bud of the University discuss a bright object seen in the sky. Observers note a faint long tail visible with opera glass, a solid body hundreds of millions of miles away, approaching Earth in late July with a velocity of thousands of miles per hour.
Commerce reports a canal project with a 1,000 buses per month occupancy and high rental estimates. A corps of engineers of fourteen, including Mr. Childs, will sail from New York to inspect the contemplated canal, while extensive furniture and tools are removed for the company.
Special Correspondence notes Mrs Taylor and Mrs Meredith joining the White House household as Fillmore prepares for possession. Reports discuss cholera like conditions, Buena Vista horse Orv Warrey, obsequies for General Taylor, and a New Orleans sugar business. California move of government and naval plans are mentioned along with slave trade notes and a Columbus Journal telegraph item.
A major early morning fire in Hudson New York destroyed a dry goods store a lumber yard cabinet shop and several dwellings and shops including Macy Co and Hoffman Van Duren. Loss estimated at 50000 with 30000 insured as flames were brought under control.
A New Orleans telegraphic despatch from July 15 reports Galveston readers noting a large meeting on the San Jacinto battlefield to back Texas Governor and claim jurisdiction over New Mexico. An Austin letter says the Legislature will convene in August. Steps are under way to form Santa Fe volunteers.
The Buosian Transcript reports Professor Webster remains in good health despite long confinement and limited air. Meals are simple and shared with fellow prisoners. Few petitions are expected for his pardon from the Executive Council Committee, unlike the Washington Goode case.
The Philadelphia lecturer of the 19th reports a campaign to be begun against Texas Indians between the Rio Grande and the Nueces. Forces include disposable dragoons from Forts McIntosh Inge Merrill and Lincoln, with Texan rangers led by Captains Ford Grumbles and Wallace. Brevet Lt Col Hardee will command. Some southern papers suspect a dual aim to chastise Indians and aid New Mexico against Texas.
From the Portage White of the 10th, Mr Courtney's Smithtown home, 21 miles east of Ravenna, is pelted daily by unseen bands from 3 to 10 pm. Mr Cutler's home, 7 miles west of Ravenna, has suffered rapping and tapping for two weeks. Many visited both sites but could not solve the mystery. The passage recalls General’s last words about death and a physician’s remark on approaching dissolution.
Military orders shift Fort Smith troops to Fort Gibson area to guard California migrants. Reports from Crow River Minnesota describe petrified remains. notes on kaolin pottery in Arkansas. commentary on Ohio political figures Johnston and Wood and their farms near Cleveland. a humorous Wellington Breeches anecdote ends the roundup.
The Wheeling Times reprints the Pittsburgh Gazette article urging a railroad connection with Steubenville. It calls Pittsburgh’s paper the most influential in the city and urges local leaders to press for the western road to secure railroad access.
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