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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1850
Page
2
An 1900s era advertisement copy notes larger reading matter and claims of superior inducements from W. Br AgliSon for Eastern Ontario and Western Mississippi regions. The notice references a Wednesday service date of June 6 and highlights marketing emphasis for dairy products and promotional material.
At a Bloomfield convention on July 4 1849 the body resolved that the 1850 convention meet in Richmond no later than June 20 The Whigs of Jefferson County are instructed to meet June 15 in townships and districts to elect three delegates for the County Convention in Richmond June 12 1840 for nominating the County Ticket Primary meetings will select one delegate per township to attend the Senatorial Convention to be held later in Bloomfield.
Taxinee the Krerp Earty notes Whig friends in Jefferson county push for early nominations and a vigorous campaign to regain control and elect Whig county officers. Mount Soticating at Pittsburgh reports a street altercation near Centre and Pennsylvania avenues where John Jones was attacked after a dog incident and later shot at Mr Ruch's party. Jones suffered severe injuries and was taken to the mayor's office. Wheeler's wound is feared not fatal. no legal examination yet.
The Qate Stace Company now operates several stave routes in this city with five stage coaches and the finest stock. Daily Pittsburgh Mail departs at noon. Wellsburg and Wheeling Tri-Weekly Cadiz Mondays Wednesdays Fridays at 3 PM. Canton Tri-Weekly Sundays Tuesdays Thursdays at 3 PM. Washington PA Weekly Mail arrives Thursday and departs Friday mornings. mail closes Thursday evenings. The firm touts careful drivers and efficient agents, notably Layton and Meraire.
A new Pittsburgh industry started with John B. Mc Fadden & Co producing tower clocks on a large scale. One clock in Trinity Church varied only sixteen seconds in thirty days, about three minutes twelve seconds per year. The instrument cost four hundred dollars, far less than eastern rivals at around two thousand dollars.
Rev Mr Twichel of New Orleans discusses the Sons of Temperance origin aims and success. He notes twenty three hundred licensed houses in the city, would stretch thirteen miles if lined up. He cites an estimated twelve million dollars spent annually on intoxicating drinks.
A fragmentary report notes Philadelphia rowdies attempting to evade anti weapon laws were active last week with unclear details and no confirmed arrests or outcomes.
Boston abolition meeting dissolves into disruption as Samuel Garrison supporters cheer Daniel Webster and a speaker mocks Winthrop and Shakespeare. Reports note Abby Folsom dragged from Cochituate Hall then released by police amid Garrison faction accusations. The gathering also tracks debates on biennial state sessions with varied views and a convention vote shifting toward biennial adoption.
The Washington Republic editorial weighs differences between the President and Mr. Clay over plans to settle Congress crisis. It argues no clear superiority for the compromise over presidential terms and warns against pressuring the President to abandon his own carefully formed policy for territorial acquisition.
The notice urges insured protection against fire and water losses and promotes George W. Webster as Knots Fire Marine and Life Insurance agent in Steubenville. It urges those with perishables or dependents to obtain a protective policy and directs readers to an advertisement for details.
The Herald directs public attention to Samuel Burchfield’s advertisement in this morning’s issue. Burchfield is described as a good workman who keeps the best of work for sale.
A clipped line notes the Richmond Clipper might gain steadier footing by tending its own matters instead of chasing others’ business. The remark hints at a broader editorial stance on local news priorities.
We received a copy of The Horticulturist published at Albany New York by Luther Tucker and edited by A J Downing. The work aims to improve gardens orchards country seats and soil cultivation with practical science. Terms three dollars per year. Avent for the West Post Co Cincinnati.
The July issue earns praise for its superb embellishments and editorial judgment. An agent for Steubenville, A. L. Frazer is noted, and a remark on the Cleveland and Columbus Railroad achieving 25 miles per hour is included.
New York correspondent for the Philadelphia Inquirer reports the editor Meeven Treurpe Toon of La Verdad was arrested Saturday night under a Washington order. He sent a letter claiming no crime and asking publishers to let the American people judge the matter.
The New York Mirror replies to a Venetsian claim by contrasting English nobles with peasants. It argues nobles, famed for flesh-heavy diets, differ from vegetarians among peasants, noting observers’ comments on the apparent physical superiority of English upper classes over potage-eating Irish peasants.
The preacher class often earns only a few hundred dollars annually and cannot build wealth. When ministers pass away their families face destitution, so societies should insure the lives of their religious teachers to provide substantial support for wives and children, a matter worthy of church attention.
Henry Richardson received a telegram from Philadelphia stating Abraham, a Jew once from this city, was arrested on suspicion of stealing jewelry from Richardson’s store last winter. Philadelphia jewelers identified watches Abraham offered for sale, leading to his imprisonment there. Richardson left for Philadelphia on Saturday.
A Statesman editor expelled the convention reporter Smith for attempting self defence in print. The Lancaster Gazette notes Smith’s small stature and adds a biting quip about an ass kicking. The piece labels the reporter as undeserving of resentment.
A Delta letter reports a valley about sixty miles above Georgetown in Williamson County containing petrified trees leaves and plant life with fruits preserved as stone. A tarantula and a large Indian arrowhead were found fossilized, drawing naturalists with the remarkable scene of petrified flora and fauna.
N. and J. S. Dike displayed a superb fleece from a buck bred by Charles Mather of the locality. The wool, compared favorably with Prince Esterhazy's best, is destined for the London World's Fair. It is regarded as an exceptionally fine and beautiful specimen by all observers.
The Cumberland Civilian reports an immediate plank road construction from Cumberland to West Newton or Rollestown on the Monongahela river. The distance is seventy three miles and the estimated cost is 190000.
The Herald traces fortunes from humble starts noting John Jacob Astor began as a journey man in candy and real estate later rising to millions. It cites Cosiar Mason Harper Spofford and others who built wealth from trades from printing to sugar and shipping, many ending as wealthy merchants and landowners.
A letter describes a raid by Spanish soldiers on a steamer with 18 aboard, noting 10 shot, and total casualties around 20. It claims initial totals were overstated and the looted amount is smaller than first reported, citing a $40,009 sum and a $2,400 “steal pens” incident.
Fragmentary report notes five soldiers tried for desertion at Port Ky barracks. They received a martial sentence including fifty lashes on the bare back. The men were branded with a D and dishonor, with spectators reacting by hats being doffed.
In a fragmentary report the Pacific News opposes federal restraint on California and urges California to act as a free and sovereign state. The text hints at conflict between state independence and Congressional authority, reflecting tensions in state admission process.
A fragmented moral tale describes a cold morning scene in a barnyard with oxen and horses. A bemused neighbor watches a minor scuffle between boys as a mother warns against retaliation and emphasizes self control to avoid greater trouble.
A man proclaims his luxuriant hair as a boast, claiming the fair damsels remark it is entirely owed to Chevy. The claim is presented as a lighthearted boast in a gossip style noting social praise.
A collection of satirical snippets from a 1800s American paper cites slave property figures in slave states, a Kentucky emancipated mulatto making money in California, a prison chaplain’s report, and various witticisms. It includes a death by beating in St Louis, a California graveyard riddle, political jests, and curious notes on habits, with mock quotes and anecdotes about manners, ships, and governance.
Herato announces Sterars Jones as a candidate for Jefferson county representative subject to Richmond Convention decision and Warning Township June d tn.
Announcement names Gro W Cullough as candidate for County Auditor, subject to County Convention vote. Context mentions June 3 1550 as a date and Cross Creek area associated with Waites.
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