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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1850
Page
3
The Public Ledger notes the Weekly Herald office located on Marke Street opposite Washington Hall in Steubenville Ohio.
A respectful verse honors a religious teacher for sincere charity over zeal. The poet contrasts harsh fanatics with a gentle preacher who treats all humans kindly and seeks humane welfare wherever he travels, wishing him a blessed, peaceful home in heaven.
News notes report improving cotton and corn yields around Victoria amid drought relief, Brereton murder case in East Cambridge with Pearson to be hanged next month following prison confessions, and a rash of petty thefts in Kennedy's Variety store. Also mentions steamship Portland arrival, land tile survey, and local wool market.
Mr T C Peters editor of Wool Grower announces a meeting of wool growers at the Burnet House Cincinnati on September 11 at 9 PM. He will chair a sheep committee and plans to stay in the state two to three weeks to make up for lost time.
J Peters, an insane man, brought to our jail from Milan for violence toward family, had shown little appetite since confinement. This morning he was found dead, having hanged himself with a towel and suspenders and a chair leg. He was about sixty. Sendushian, July 15.
In 1838 President Fillmore wed Abigail Powers daughter of Reverend Lemuel Powers. She is expected to preside at the White House thereafter. Since January 1850 nearly six hundred people have perished in steamship explosions nationwide, not counting land blasts.
A handwritten recipe claims to preserve or cure tomatoes with the flavor of the original, using peeled sound tomatoes cooked smooth, seasoned with pepper and salt, placed in stone jugs boiled in water, sealed immediately and stored cool for year round use.
Toronto reports the Legislative Assembly sustained a defeat on a motion to fix the Postmaster-General salary at 3260 dollars. An amendment lowering the salary to 3000 dollars was carried by a tied vote of 28 to 28 with the Chairman casting the deciding vote, per Tribune.
Report states many New England mill operatives are unemployed and seeking work in Southern and Western mills. This potential influx of skilled labor could remove the main hurdle to starting cotton mills in Ohio, as the region already has mail routes, coin, and coal.
On Sunday evening the 1st, Sterney W. Harlan and Saran BF. Hovroyn were married in the city by Rev. FE Hoagland.
The steamship America reached the harbor after a dense fog and docked in the morning. Reports from Liverpool note its noon arrival on Sunday and departure on the 6th inst. News include the death of Sir Robert Peel after a horse accident on June 29 and updates on grain harvest, American-Portuguese tensions over claims related to the 1814 General Armstrong incident, and political developments in France with President Dupin re elected.
Liverpool notes a firmer market with increased demand on July 6. Brown and Shipley quote Western at 16s to 22s, Philadelphia at 22s, Baltimore at 22s to 23s 6d, four 18 to 21s per barrel. Collee reports prices firm and higher rates demanded.
A Thursday storm caused extensive damage to shipping and urban property. About forty schooners and small boats were sunk in the Delaware. in the city, roofs were torn off houses were uprooted and large-scale damage reported.
The following cabinet appointments have been received by telegraph: State Department Daniel Webster Massachusetts War Edward Bates Missouri Treasury Thomas Corwin Ohio Post Office Allen A Hall Tennessee Navy William A Graham North Carolina Attorney General J J Crittenden Kentucky See y of the feteskie James A Pierce Maryland.
Commercial report from Steubenville lists revised quotations for flour wheat oats corn and bar iron and various goods. Prices cover lard candles sugar molasses syrup sugar, tobacco, dried fruits, tea, glassware and wood goods with ranges per bushel or barrel and per box.
The Pennsylvanian jests about Mr Fillmore having learned and worked at clothier trade a Tribune note argues clothier means fuller and dresser not cutter and sewer. It was the clothier business, not tailor, which Fillmore formerly worked at with assumed success.
A severe hurricane visited New York on Thursday night, beginning at 10 and raging until 6 in the morning. Sign boards, scaffolds, trees, and awnings were blown down and scattered in all directions as the storm moved through the area.
Cincinnati report notes river level down ten inches and pleasant weather. Flour remains steady, with a quiet market. 1000 bags sold mostly at private terms around 10 10 4e. Sugar holds firm with limited descriptions available at 64e.
Philadelphia market report notes quiet conditions and small supplies. Stock gradually declines with Standard shipping brands at 5123 cents per barrel and city sales at 5424 cents, 5.50 for common and extra brands.
The steamship Atlantic arrived in New York on Saturday in 10 days and 15 hours, with Liverpool dates to the 10th. The America reached New York via Halifax. Reports note Sir Robert Peel's death and a major funeral in Drayton Manor, with ships in port at half mast. Prices rise for wheat and coffee. Austria Hungary reports Jellachich as Viceroy in Hungary, and priest meetings continue amid trials. Mention of a local obituary and a religious notice on consumption deaths and public sentiments.
A brief note records that certain members of the IU OT group did not participate in the event or activity, leaving no observable impact on the outcome or proceedings. It highlights their nonparticipation without naming individuals or detailing reasons.
Fragmentary text mentions a steamer arriving from San Francisco with gold aboard, plus a June date. It cites a fire in San Francisco with heavy damage and large losses. The passage hints at dull market activity, sales, and mining regions, with expectations of gold dust as the season begins.
A vessel named Elizabeth ran ashore Friday evening in the Mediterranean and was completely wrecked. Highfire was lost and the statue of John C. was destroyed.
A fragment notes a statement by a professor named Webster who appears calm and says a task will be done and that he is reconciled to it. The text is incomplete, offering only a partial quote and no clear context or outcome.
The Board of Health records interments for 24 hours ending 6 PM with 48 total, 26 due to cholera including 18 children under five. New cases and ages are listed, with total fatalities reaching 41 by Sunday at 6 PM.
A dated entry notes 2 deaths from Cholera and 24 from other diseases, totaling 33 cases. The figures reflect a health tally in the listed period, indicating a broader disease impact alongside the Cholera count.
A Newark reader recounts a severe 1451 cough and chest pain that worsened through fall and winter until discovering and using Iodine Sanative. After six days of treatment soreness vanished, cough eased, and ten bottles completed a full cure. The writer endorses the medicine as valuable. January 4, 147. A. L. Frazier, agent for Steppine Wed.
An agent advertises Salubria Vermitage and VeLane’s Vermitage as a desirable product, noting public satisfaction and demand. The notice lists multiple wholesale outlets including J.C. Cable, Leavenville, Henry Crewe, Richinonegrech, Sanith field, Palmer, Hartman, Bloomfield, Warrenton, and Wailsee & be. It urges agents to disseminate samples and promises continued supply if orders are placed.
Sheriff sale under several writs of execution issued by the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio. On Tuesday August 27 1859 at Steubenville Court House front door sale will occur between 10 AM and 4 PM of the north half of lot 162 and lots 169 and 170 with appurtenances in Leubenville. Sale cast taken under execution. Sold to James M Thomas Sheriff. July 24 1859. 6 w. pr. fee 2 293.
A court sale notice announces the public vendue at the Jefferson county courthouse on August 27, 1859, exposing Lot 398 in Ross' first addition to Leubenville to bid. The sale by J M Thomas is under an execution with cash terms and a small filing fee noted.
James M. Thomas will sell at Steubenville on Tuesday August 27 1859 between 10 AM and 4 PM all life estate of Thomas Merchant in a 39 acre parcel of land in Jefferson County Ohio described by metes and bounds. Sale terms cash. Sh e July 24 1850. Prs. fee $3 625.
Suerripe sap a writs of execution issued from the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio offer sale by public vendue at the court house Steubenville on Tuesday August 27 1859 between 10 AM and 4 PM property of Collin McKay describes lots thirty eight and thirty nine in Ross second addition Steubenville with appurtenances taken under execution sale promised Jefferson County Shrf J M Thomas July 24 1850 6 w Prin fee 2 23
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