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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1850
Page
3
Publication office notes market figures for Steubenville Ohio including tobacco wool cotton silk hemp hay flax and output categories. It records value of produce sold during the year, milk butter cheese fruit berries garden produce nurseries seeds and other products plus value of animals slaughtered and machinery on the plantation.
The 1850 census act sets up nationwide enumeration of inhabitants, with Marshals and assistants collecting data by June 1, 1850. It details schedules for free inhabitants, slaves, deaths, and industry, plus penalties for noncompliance and funding allowances for the interior secretary.
A Newburyport Herald correspondent reports ongoing excitement over Dr. Webster’s trial, noting Southern press attitudes and state executive actions. The piece reveals suppressed damaging facts about Webster and highlights the irony of Chief Justice Shaw, once counsel to Webster’s father, now presiding over his son’s death sentence.
A partial report from St Louis on May 6 describes a devastating accident at Laclede Saint building where a collapsing floor and pillars caused numerous injuries. Mrs Bea ky and Mrs Pomers were among the injured as rescue efforts continued and the extent of harm remained unclear.
The Washington arrived this morning after a 13 day voyage, bringing 14 passengers and a valuable carriage. Capt Joydarris reported a smooth voyage with no significant incidents. This week four steamers reached Cambridge, Canada, Ci yoy, and Washington, adding to a quiet period with little notable detail.
Washington dispatch suggests the House may report on the Galphin Coin issue soon while confirming prior appointments. The article notes key figures including Neil Brown and Missi Russia, and mentions Wilma Conster and an adjournment after factions debated. Steamers arrived in Boston yesterday morning.
Severe storms have battered ships near the West Indies with several vessels reaching New York in damaged condition. The Blodget lies at Atlantic Docks with its molasses cargo stove in the deck. Brillant unloads corn after a failed voyage, its rigging all gone except the foremast. Splendid is also badly disabled.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1859 Supreme Judicial Court morning session with a writ of informalacy being argued against the Webster case. Judges reportedly took no immediate adjournment and did not reach a decision as Will raced for several days.
Fragmentary clippings from Louisville and St Louis papers mention Montejicus statutes and a sum of 40000 dollars amid a murky court or public matter, with no clear dates, participants, or outcome discernible from the OCR.
Henry Weber, pianist, was found guilty in a Pittsburgh court of assault and battery after attacking a newspaper editor following a critical review. The judge imposed a $100 fine plus prosecution costs, condemning violence against critics and upholding press protection.
A report from St Josephs on the fiftieth hour claims the schooner Cora en route to Council Bluffs with California men aboard sank. Fifteen persons are reported drowned though details remain unverified.
Washington May 6 Senate session reports Wm R King of Alabama chosen Vice President pro tem and Franklin N Elmore of South Carolina to fill the Calhoun vacancy. Debate over printing agricultural reports, investigations into staff omissions, and questions on Ewing inquiry, with procedural moves and a census committee adjournment.
At the Hudson Manorial trial the Patroon’s counsel assailed new ideas while John Van Buren led the defense. He warned that some claim there is a law higher than the constitution, noting the insinuation rather than explicit assertion. Prince John retorts that such a charge cannot be leveled against him.
Mrs Pryor, who disappeared mysteriously from Pittsburgh some time ago, has been found dead in the Ohio River opposite Economy. The case details remain under investigation by local authorities.
Daily commodity quotes list wheat, oats, corn, lard, candles, sugar, coffee, tea, iron, potatoes, bacon, tobacco, syrup, and glass. Prices shown per unit or barrel with wholesale and retail ranges, reflecting regional market rates for staples and trade goods in Steubenville.
The barque Isabella Lyne arrived at Rio de Janeiro yesterday after sailing March 5 from whence she brought distressing accounts of yellow fever along the coast. Several Americans are reported to have fallen ill.
MERCHANT TAILOR, on the street near Market, has a new assortment of fashionable cloths and vestings. He will make garments to order cheaply and has recently received clothing from New York. Also advertising for a tenant for a business premise formerly Gould & Booth, located on the most active part of Y street. Apply to H. Mercerey, Esq., or Samuel Borenfield. apr2itf
The Commercial Journal notes bulk meat sales as the season winds down with 50,000 lbs of hams at parity to cash. Fish trade shows rising demand with 100 barrels of No 5 mackerel at 8 dollars, 40 barrels shad at 10 dollars, and 50 barrels of new herring around 6 to 7 dollars per barrel.
A faded notice proclaims a shop in Washington Hart Market Street selling drugs, paints, dyes, perfumery, liquors, varnishes, brushes, and men’s wear. It promises superior French and English fabrics, a wide stock, and custom tailoring while inviting customers to visit before buying.
McCartney at No 155 Liberty Street Pittsburgh invites city and country merchants to examine his stock of tobacco snuff and cigars. He emphasizes western market price advantage through eastern manufacturing contacts and large Richmond Va consignments. He claims superior inducements to patrons and country dealers considering purchase.
Advertisers tout Sloan medicines as superior with claims of certifies cures and strong regional reputations in papers like Waukegan Chronicle and Rockford Free Press. Recounts of using Rloan’s incent for burns and injuries are noted, especially for children, with consistent positive results.
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