Whig Convention nominates Judge Johnson in Ohio
The May 7 1850 issue reports the Whig Convention reassembling with Simon Nash presiding and nominating Judge W Johnson of Cincinnati for the Whig standard bearer. It notes A G Conover for Public Works and endorses the 1848 platform. News from Washington covers Texas boundaries, a Gulf to Lake Michigan railroad plan, and debates over national unity amid sectional tensions. A severe storm caused substantial damage in Steubenville and Cincinnati, including steamboats and a fatal accident from a falling awning.
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Steubenville Daily Herald
Columbus
Simon Nash
W. Johnson
Cincinnati
Board of Public Works
A.G. Conover
Taylor
Restars
E. J
Washington
Tauil
Texas
Senate
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Michigan
Fa- Confederas
Varwave
Wentworth
Denmark
Democratic Party
Father Ritchie & Sons
G. W. Kendall
Beacon
Front Street
Ludlow
Robert Lindsay
Belmont
Brysol
New Orleans
George Cummins
Lindsay
Gold Discovery in Brown County Indiana Sands
News from Brown county Indiana reports gold found in stream sands sixty miles northwest of Madison and west of Columbus. A surveying party for the Columbus and Bloomington Railway notes quartz specimens. About one hundred workers are digging and washing dust. one man reportedly found over seven dollars in half a day. If true, prospects of gold hunting in the region surpass risky California ventures.
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Gotp
Indiana
Brown County
Madison
Columbus
Bloomington
New York Tribune
California
We have been sold to the British says the Union
The Washington Union proclaims a direct claim that the editors have been sold to Britain. The Courier questions editorial use of we and who sold the public. Rumors point to the 1846 tariff as the bargain, with ex-Secretary Walker asked to know more.
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Washington Union
The
Courier
Union
Bulwer
Walker
Editors Clash Over Railway Right of Way
The Wellsburgh Herald editors publicly attack opponents of the Pittsburgh and Steubenville Railroad project. Respondents mock the assault, claiming the editors seek notoriety. They suggest harsher action by lighting up the printing office during a night fire to escape by flames.
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Wellsburgh Herald
Pittsburgh and Steubenville
Court in Sgsston Court of Common Pleas begins session
The Court of Common Pleas for this County opened at the Court House in this City yesterday with nothing notable. Presiding Judge Bens and Cowen of Belm'ta Co. Associates Joan T. Lesye, Joan Cook, and Samvel D. Hyyren listed.
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Sgsston
Court of Common Pleas
Bens
Virginia Election Fray Shapes House Delegates Majority
Early returns show 47 Whigs and 38 Locos elected to the House of Delegates with three loco gains. Thirty-two counties remain to report which will likely widen the loco majority.
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House of Delegates
Publication lists all practising lawyers in the United States
A publication provides the name residence and post office of every practising lawyer in the country. The total count reaches nineteen thousand five hundred, indicating a comprehensive national directory.
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United States
Benton and Foote in Senate Hall horseback question
The New York Globe notes a Prentice inquiry asking whether Benton could be expected to ride horseback into the Senate Hall, reflecting on unusual ceremonial or political imagery involving Mr. Benton and Foote.
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New York Globe
Benton
Foote
Prentice
Senate
Roth
Montesquious and St Louis trial figures in fashionable escort
The Montesquious from St Louis who faced murder charges and were acquitted were escorted to and from prison by the citys fashionable ladies during the trial, showing fashion bending to sympathy for wealth while poverty and time seem weak in comparison. A grandson of Henry Clay, of the Col Clay killed at Buena Vista, has been named a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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St. Louis
Henry Clay
Col. Clay
Buena Vistas
Uni- States Military Academy
West
Wistar
Spear
Henry Wistary
M. D
White
Henry Wistar
McO
Sanford N Park
Attletech
Nature
Iceland
Mt. Clemens
Michigan
Clemens
B. Roberts
Mersins
Saxroun & Park
Wald
K.n.garratt
Crown Point
Lake Co
D. Park
Wi Ulert
Joseph Jackson
John AD. Pari
Sanford & Parkith and
Walnut Streets
Cincinnati
A. L. Brazer
James Sinchtir
Wd Db
Rowles
Steuberville
John Hegg
Mr. Pleasant
John Beall
Venn & Hamilter
Vadis Win
Almer
Springfield
J. B. Yost
Warrenton
Walker & Sirker
McIntosh & Smith
Wellsvillesd
Drown
Sirker & Son
Wellsburgh, Dacs
Lima
Shocking attempt at death by own action on High street
Mr Thomas Shepherd of High street attempted suicide by slicing his throat with a razor on Sunday evening, but survived after Dr Stanton treated the wound. He made a second attempt by striking his head with a cast iron wagon wheel hub, resulting in thirteen scalp wounds. He had suffered days of intoxication and delirium tremens, reflecting the dangers of excess.
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Thomas Shepherd
High Street
Stanton
S. P .Townsend
Sacob Townsend
Townend
Fera
SV. Townsend
Jacob Townsend
S. P. Tewesermd
S. Po Townsend
Bravery in Senate Shouting Match Between Benton and Foote
A tragedy in the U S Senate left Benton praised for calm courage while Foote faced accusations after drawing a pistol on an unarmed foe. Reports say the weapon had been taken from Foote and locked away, yet Benton stood ready to defend Foote and call out the danger publicly.
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U.S. Senate
Benton
Foote
Uor
Senate
New Lisbon Palladium Reports Bank Charter Trial Upcoming
The New Lisbon Palladium states legal proceedings will be started against the Salem Bank for charter violations. The case is set for trial in October before the Supreme Court of Columbiana County, with public interests and the bank’s fair fame urging a prompt impartial investigation of charges.
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Satrem Bayx
New Lisbon Palladium
Who
Salem Bank
Supreme Court of
Columbiana County
Patriot Genr Dies at 104 in Belmont County Ohio
Thomas Jordan died at his Belmont County residence on the 15th alt. aged 104. A veteran of the American Revolution, he was an unwavering Whig in 76 and in 1848 rode three miles to vote for Whig President candidate Zachary Taylor, showing lasting party devotion.
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Belmont County
Ohio
Thomas Jordan
Zachary Taylor
Shootmac Arrarn A Cambridge Duel Over Whiskey
A Friday fracas in Cambridge saw Jeremiah Newboy discharge a loaded gun at Lawrence. A bullet pierced his hat and a shot grazed his nose. Lawrence escaped serious injury. Newboy is jailed for trial. The Times says whiskey sparked the quarrel.
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Cambridge
Jeremiah Newboy
Lawrence
Newboy
Newbey
the Times
Desirable Gentlemen's Wear Stock Auction Notice Buck Buck
Merchant Tatton Daniel Black of the late Black and Holton announces a large stock of gentlemen's wear for public attention. Goods in quantity and quality compare with any city establishment. Clothing made to order and guaranteed to fit. Buck promises best workmen ready to “do his work up brown.”
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Merchant Tatton
Daniel Black
Black & Holton
Buck
Alexander Conn
Mons de Luines
Market
4Th Streets
Steubenville
Apell
Goodyefar Rubber
U Wi
Wood Street
Pittsburgh
Naugatuck Company
Goodyear
Gutta Pereira
Phillipville Oilcloth Factory
Wood St
J.& WH. Pais
Ae3u
VIGBY
Liberty Street
N. B
Marital Crisis Reported as Violent Epidemic in Wilmington
Report states marriage troubles have taken a violent form in Wilmington Delaware with a minister allegedly taking around one hundred dollars for arranging the union. The account frames the issue as a growing social problem and notes the recent case involved exploitation by a clergyman.
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Wilmington
Delaware
Queen Victoria Cancels Gibraltar Visit Plans
Royal report notes Queen Victoria changing plans and welcoming a young stranger at Windsor amid discussions of a delayed Gibraltar journey. No additional context provided.
Engineers Start Reconnaissance for Final Survey
The Steubenville and Indiana Railroad engineers led by Mr Blickensderfer and Mr Kilgore with associates began a reconnaissance yesterday in preparation for a final survey.
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Steubenville and Indiana Railroad
Mr. Blickensderfer
D. Kilgore
Four Columbia Railroad workers jailed for assault in Columbia
Four employers of the Columbia Railroad Company have been arrested and jailed in Lancaster Pennsylvania charged with a horrible outrage on a female in Columbia on Wednesday.
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Columbia Railroad Company
Lancaster
Columbia
Mr Webster's Speech Read by All Party Members Herald Morning
The Herald reports that Mr Webster's recent speech will be read this morning by members across all parties, with attention from supporters and opponents alike. The moment underscores the speech's significance in current political dialogue and public interest.
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Webster
Herald
Steubenville Advances With Major City Improvements
Lanaster Gazette notes Steubenville rapid, desirable revolution with improvements under way. Railroad, rolling mill, gasworks, soda-ash, white lead, three glass works and bonnet-wire factories planned. City water extension, new streets, more business and dwellings follow the citizens’ energetic effort toward prosperity.
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The
Daily Herald
the Herald
Steubenville
Daly Herald
Allison
Lanester (O) Gazette
Temperance letter urges coercion to curb liquor trade
A Paris newspaper temperance contributor argues for legal coercion against liquor sellers and public opinion manipulation. He likens opponents to Don Quixote and suggests penalties, including fines and imprisonment, to curb “the ringing creature” and stop those who supply liquor. The writer emphasizes law over mob pressure and cites piracy as an equivalent for illegal trade.
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Mr. Eorrox
Don Quixote
Market Street
John Newton
Temperance
Tragic shooting at Hannibal house of ill fame
A Jacksonville man visiting Hannibal was shot by a widow in a suspected house of ill repute after a brief visit. He died soon after, the widow was arrested, and the case was under examination. Names of the parties were not recalled by the informant.
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Daraprei Arramm
Hanyipar
Hannibal
Jacksonville
Counterfeit Coins and Arctic Expedition Gear in Augusta
Several men arrested in Augusta Georgia for possession of counterfeit Mexican doubloons and other spurious coin. A gutta percha sleigh convertible into a boat is to be sent with the English Arctic expedition on May 1. We had a heavy frost yesterday. fruit is believed damaged.
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Augusta
Mscuasics
Worcester
Massachusetts
Richmond
J. R. Cunningham
Notable miscellany includes crime, letters and tech news
A scanned newspaper fragment surveys crime and social notes from a past era, noting a debtor fleeing town with his executioners, a House of Representatives wafer tally, a range of satirical squibs, an Erie birth, cholera aboard a steamer, and various local anecdotes about media, industry and public figures. It references Campbell the poet, Webster’s laboratory show, and the Jeffersonville pork works.
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Musical Instruments & Music
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C.H. Paulson
Cheap Cash Clothing Store
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Pittsburgh Nova
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S. P. Townsend Sage
St . Thompson, Skillman & Co
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Jacob Tow
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Townsete
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Cleo Waggoner
Doctor Carter
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Christopher William Hoofland
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Ministry of the Interior
Heaven
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Canal Basin
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Kier
Market Street Steubenville
Ians
R. H. Walsted
Heerhad
Bodhshin
Api-Fandk
Berge Lato Rees
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