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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1850
Page
4
The Whig candidate for governor, Judge Johnston, invites Jefferson County Whigs to Steubenville for a discussion next Wednesday the 19th. He is presented as a man of the people with unimpeachable reputation, self-made and worthy of a warm reception.
The Compromise bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate while House support tilts toward the Presidents plan. Greeley reports mixed prospects. opposition includes Northern Free Soilers and Southern propagandists. some Virginia senators oppose, while others in the Whig and Locofoco camps largely back the measure. Clay's illness adds to the uncertainty as Northern and Southern forces weigh their positions.
Editorial letters in the Tribune discuss notable features of proposed postage reform. Short letters under a quarter ounce travel three cents prepaid or five cents otherwise, with California or Oregon routes unsettled. Prepaid stamps sold in bulk at ten percent off. Newspapers priced by state delivery, with rate fairness tied to distance.
A New York City contract lights and heats the Astor House using H. M. Patnz's water-based discovery. If practical, Steuben Ville could switch to this method, considered cheaper and better than the current modern plan for city illumination.
An article in the Patriot reports a Tuesday morning fire in Wellsville that wiped out Jas Walker's cabinet shop and Cornelius Huegner's brewery. Walker was formerly a Steubenville resident.
The body of Mr. Joseph Reisinger, First Engineer of the Hibernia No. 2, who fell overboard near Maysville last January, was recovered near North Bend on the 6th inst.
The citizens of Pittsburgh have subscribed the sum of 16 288 toward rebuilding the St Paul Cathedral intended to be one of the most magnificent churches in the Western country.
The British Government has approved the Nicaragua treaty, aligning with the U S Senate's recent agreement. An official notification is anticipated by the next steamer.
Hallifax June 11 reports the steamer Canada arriving at 9:30 am with Ist inst dates. In the Flour market better sentiment but no price rise is quoted. Wheat, corn dull and down. Beef steady at full prices. Park prices steady with buyer advantage. Strong demand for Irish bacon with good demand for shoulders while hams are neglected.
Liverpool market report notes firm provisions with a good demand for low quotations. Bacon stock scarce with little beef activity and pork selling slowly. Cheese and breadstuffs trade quiet as grain crops boost last week, wheat flour Western priced at 20s to 23s per barrel, Indian corn demand steady with modest gains.
Political Intelligence reports the new House of Commons convening on Wednesday. Lord John Russell gains leave to introduce a bill enabling Baron Rothschild to sit for London, while an address to the Queen by Lord Ashland passes. Negotiations continue among French and British cabinets amid rumors of Lafitte's return and the Russian ambassador's recall. Palmeson is expected to be placed beyond doubt in due course.
The continued discussion in the electoral law bill included speakers Lamra tine Thiers Jules Fankes Geevey and Leon Fanchou. All amendments moved were defeated and Article Two passed by a large majority, funds rising as the Mountains fell.
After Wednesday discussions the electoral law debate turned violent with a pistol fight between two members, not fatal. One participant is a notable Peace Society figure. Report on the Russian Envoy's withdrawal from the Court of St James remains dismissive. London sources warn Baron Brandon may depart if Lord Palmerston's Russia reply fails. Rome quiet until May 21 but anger rises over the Pope's speech omitting monitory reform.
Gen Lopez, arrested by U S authorities in North Carolina, held to bail of 33000 for trial before U S Commissioners. Seventeen of his men reached Savannah from Key West, seeking to enlist for another Cuba expedition. The boy executed at Cardenas was W Kelley from Cincinnati. The steamer Isabella reported 91 prisoners from the Georgiana and Sarah on Marine Court trial. outcome pending punishment for captains, crews to be acquitted.
The United States steamer Saranac reached Norfolk yesterday. Commander Tatnall passed through Baltimore this morning for Washington and left Havana on the 6th. He says Spanish authorities promised humane treatment of prisoners until Washington's word arrived, denies the Saranac’s use by Cuban authorities, and denies the Consul’s arrest. Prisoners from the expedition were treated well and the alleged shooting of five prisoners was false. they are to be sent home from Havana.
From Havana a private letter to The Evening Delta reports 123 Cuban expedition members captured aboard the Georgia and Sarah on their voyage home have been released by the Captain General. The dispatch datelined New Orleans on June 5 notes the prisoners are freed and return to their bases.
In Washington on June 11, the army rank and file bill returned from the House with an amendment about mounting troops. The omnibus bill was discussed after morning business. Senator Cass attacked Benton’s remarks and supported the compromise as proper, noting Southern hostility to the Wilmot Proviso and North and West opposition to the compromise.
The House immediately on assembling went into a committee of the Whole to consider the state of the Union, continuing the session in a broader debate and examination of current national affairs.
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