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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1850
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a sale or offer for single copies for one year with unclear month references and irregular phrasing. No complete names, dates, or entities are readable to define a concrete event or party.
At the Bloomfield convention July 4 1849 the body resolved that 1850 meetings occur in Richmond by June 20 to nominate county ticket candidates. Jefferson county Whigs are to meet June 15 in townships and districts to choose three delegates for the county convention in Richmond June 18 1859. Primary meetings will pick one delegate per district for the Senatorial Convention to be held later at Bloomfield. T F McGrew A A S Gallagher John B Doyle.
The Nashville Union reports a Fort Vancouver letter from January 28 1850 describing Oregon's potential. It notes a population of about 12000 whites amid over 50000 Indians, booming lumber and flour trade, active town speculation, and vast river traffic on the Columbia. It praises future wheat, fisheries, and mining while detailing military presence, Hudson’s Bay Company retreat, and plans to sell Oregon rights to the United States.
A long critique questions the integrity of politicians and calls on clergymen and citizens to reclaim political duties. It condemns self serving motives, urges participation in primaries and elections, and argues that voters bear responsibility to support capable leaders for the country's good. It ends with a plea for nonpartisan duty and voting.
The law allows a family homestead up to five hundred dollars exempt from sale or execution after it takes effect. Nonowners may exempt tools, machinery, and farming utensils up to three hundred dollars in value, in addition to cattle, as previously exempt. Contracts made before July fourth are not subject to the act. business owners should understand these provisions.
Archer Brackney of Lafayette Louisiana survived a deadly ship disaster aboard the steamer Wayne as he dragged his two living children from a burning room. He saved his daughter and endured the drowning death of his two year old son while rescuing his wife and child remains in a waterlogged voyage.
A Detroit correspondent profiles a western wife who, with five young children, wove seven hundred yards of satinet and shawls, produced eight hundred pounds of maple sugar, cut and hauled wood for winter, milled and traded fifteen miles from home, tended six cows and eleven sheep, and managed all at home while her husband travels to California. She is about thirty-five, modest, and sees no feat beyond ordinary diligence. The piece questions why her husband would seek wealth away from her capable work.
Mr. Clay speaks against the President's settlement plan on the Slave question while Old Zack favors amicable sectional settlement in Congress. The President insists California should be admitted immediately as the key slavery issue before Congress, while Clay argues for a broader Slavery Compromise via the thirteen bills.
A promotional note from Living Age in New York extols The Story of A Family by the author of the Maiden Aunt. It praises the work as among the best literary productions issued recently and promises prompt attention to all orders from the publishers.
Morais or New Orleans. The editor of the Delta Judge Walker and Dr Kennedy of the Zinc Delta left New Orleans on Sunday the 21st inst to settle a newspaper controversy by shooting at each other. The result of their efforts has not been received.
The Washington Republic cites the President’s message condemning any United States citizen led expedition to seize Cuba from Spain. It warns such actions would betray national faith and could push Cuba toward another power, urging public opinion to oppose warlike endeavors at home.
Major Noah argues Burr was never Washington’s aide as claimed. He notes Burr commanded a regiment at Monmouth, acted against orders, drawing the general’s strong disapproval. He also says Burr spoke of Washington in the most approbious terms, denying any friendship between them.
The Isthmian goods report through the Ohio notes no new California intelligence since the Georgia. The Ohio brings 410000 in gold dust and specie with 200000 for Wm Hoge & Co New York and about 180000 for the American Exchange Bank and others. It carries 10000 in Spanish doubloons from New Orleans to Havana landed only when business resumed after anticipated Havana attack. The steamer carries 147 passengers, 15 from Chagres, 71 from New Orleans, 61 from Havana.
The Albany Register argues the Whig party is a national constitutional group not socialist or abolitionist. It praises General Taylor as a unified executive and warns against mixing reform factions that would fracture the Whigs. The piece likens disunity to Nebuchadnezzar's vision and defends a broad platform to unite supporters.
The Journal reports on May 25 that the House met in committee and debated annual versus biennial sessions. Speakers included Hichcock Reagan Stanberry Taylor for annual, Firestone Stanton Archbold Sawyer for biennial. Sawyer delivered a fiery critique of taxing the people to support state stocks and urged repudiation reflecting on Ohio Democratic leadership.
Washington reports a flood of letters from the South urging swift action on Slavery and loyalty to the Union as the top duty. Most Southern Senators are likely to back the Compromise bill after amendments, with only a few potentially opposing or remaining indifferent. Mail reports reach up to the 29th inst.
In Edgartown Massachusetts the town lets the support of the poor to the lowest bidder. William Vincent won the job this year at 1175 dollars. The writer suggests the nearer the recipients of public charity are to starvation the greater the profits of the speculation.
An elderly gentleman Hugh Montgomery was robbed near Savannah of $10,000. The suspect Berry fled on horseback, dropping a bag. A horse knee injury skin fragment later found matched Berry's horse, linking him to the crime.
The Springfield Republic announces the transfer of ownership from D Halsey Esq to D R M Neman. It notes the paper has been a leading Whig publication in the state and expects the new proprietor to uphold its good name.
A Clinton County farmer named Townsend was found dead near his home after family members searched for him when he disappeared at night. He had been shot through the head by an unknown assailant, with no clear suspect or motive established.
A pasted fragment lists quips and anecdotes on fashion, vaccination, emigration, captivity, and social quirks. It mentions a mayor wearing baskets as boots, a test for smallpox vaccination, travelers from California, a hopeful pardon for Prof Webster, Mormon migration, and a failed Rhode Island garden dispute influencing 1812 war votes.
Prices for grains and staples show Gram Wheat Oats Corn and rye mixed with wholesale and retail figures. Lard candles sugar and molasses listed with assorted prices. Tobacco tea fruits and window glass quoted with specific sizes and per-box or per-bushel rates.
Orrick of the Commercial Journal reports Bayon prices edging up as demand for home consumption increases due to workers and railroad employers. Dealers hold back on hams and shoulders. Flour offerings light with 5.18 to 5.95 per barrel. Grain receipts light and prices firm with corn sold at 56 to 38e.
Market reports show moderate flour demand in Philadelphia with fair and good brand sales at 5.25 dollars per unit, holders remaining firm on price.
There is little activity in wheat with demand muted as prices hold. A line notes that $1.45 is refused for prime Genense, signaling cautious trading and constrained buyer interest amid steady supply.
On May 21 sales included 50 bbls mess pork at 10 25 and 1600 prime at 8 25. Lard and keg lard ranged 7 to 71c. Coffee steady. 1400 bags prime Rio sold at 83 to 84c.
A steamer leaving this port bound for Florence ran on a bar near the falls causing significant damage. The vessel likely will require substantial repairs and further reports are awaited.
Fragmentary text mentions Memphis and burning, unclear names and events. Summary cannot determine concrete action, date, or organization from the readable lines.
The river has fallen and seven feet of water remain in low-lying areas. Weather is warm and calm, with improving conditions expected as runoff subsides and rivers drop to safer levels. Authorities warn residents to monitor future flood advisories and avoid submerged areas.
Savannath recounts a dramatic arrest under a dispatch from the Press. General Lopez and another man were taken into custody but released when no evidence was found. Judge Nichols presided as the hall filled with astonished citizens while Lopez, described as intelligent and persuasive, spoke of plans in Mobile.
An ox letter from Isabel dated May 20 1850 describes Lopez leading armed men who seized the Governor's house and treasury, blocking town defenses, burning buildings, and capturing two officers. Troops retook the town after a brief struggle, and there is no word on correspondent letters or further reinforcements.
A report notes that Lew Lieu, Baehe, and John Th. Peps, aboard a heavy turf exploration craft, were drowned during a perilous river or bay outing. Ww. Leaman is listed among the deceased in the incident.
Fragmented ad style notice from a publisher in New York selling the Magnetic Hair Restorer and Invigorator by the Fanpire Company. It lists several endorsers and addresses in Manhattan areas including King Street, Washington Market, Bowery and Christie Street. The text reads as an 19th century patent era sales pitch with notable spellings and formatting.
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