Interrogatories to Congressional Candidates in 1850
The Steubenville Mammoth Weekly Herald prints the Western political pitch asking Jefferson County Free Democracy candidates about Congress power over slavery in Territories, admission of new states, abolition in the District, and support for a pro slavery stance and a compatible presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Soil Party
Congress
Steubenville
Matthew Roserts
Josefa CasLe
Central Committee of the Free Democracy
Jefferson County
Ohio
M. H. Luxevarre
Senate handles Indian Appropriation Bill and Hungarian refugee ties
Senate bills and amendments moved on the Indian Appropriation Bill and a correspondence with Turkey about Hungarian refugees. California bills were debated until a 4 o'clock recess. In the House, committee of the whole took up amendments to the Civil and Diplomatic Bill and then adjourned after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Walker
Dawson
King
House
U.S
Turkey
California
Commercial Steubenville Prices Across Goods in October
Steubenville market price list from October outlines wholesale and retail rates for flour, grain, lard, bacon, sugar, tea, syrup, molasses, tobacco, dried fruit, seeds, wool, window glass, and other commodities. Quotation marks indicate typical ranges, with New Orleans molasses at 37, St. Louis at 48, and lard around 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Moasses
New Orleans
St. Louis
James Patan
Thomas Pacu
James Paull & Us
Market St
Wheeling
Ser
Japan
Neice
W. Murrow
Franklin House 4Th Street
Steamer Pacific Collision Kills and Injures at Dock
In New York on September 23 the steamer Pacific struck a wheel house against a wooden shed over a pen. The shed collapsed with a loud crash, killing two or three people and wounding several. Many fled while others remained trapped under the ruins as the Pacific returned to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Papin
Santa Fe
Chihuahua
New Mexico
Col. Sumner
Arkansas River
Papin
Brown
Lost Spring
Cambell Grove
Waldo & Co
Hatus
Camel Grove
New York
Pacific
Sears
Nassau Street
IMI
China
India
United States
Great Britain
Sears Pictorial Family
Republic
Christian
Patriot
Statesman
Robert Sears
N.Y
M'Mectian
du isSu
John Baumann
Third Street
Sycamore
Broadway
Geo. Aleree
Pitteborsh. i
N.B
Pittsburgh
Garot
Clairsville Chronicle
Cadiz
Wellsburgh Herald
New Lisbon
Auvertiser
Shamrock Grounded on Flint Island After Canal Flood
Louisville dispatch reports three feet of water in the canal as the Shamrock runs aground on Flint Island near the river. Captain and crew reportedly safe, with efforts underway to refloat the vessel and inspect damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Shamrock
Flint Island
Capitol extension planned with presidential supervision
Washington reports both Houses agreeing on extending the capitol with a plan of improvement to be chosen and supervised by the President. Foote and Freemont dispute settled through personal friends. Mr. Ritchie indemnified and the printing contract terminated. Utah confirmations issued for Brigham Young and a slate of state and federal officials. Both Houses adjourned sine die at noon. Bond’s nomination as Surveyor of Cincinnati confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Foote
Freemont
Ritchie
Butler
Utah
Brigham Young
Boughton D. Harris
James Buffington
E. Brocehus
Ala
Zerubable Snow
Seth Blair
U. S
Jas. L. Haywood
River recedes as boats grounded at Lawrenceburgh
Sept 20 report notes the river receding and several boats aground at Lawrenceburgh. Flour market dull with sales at 3.58 to 5.60, Rio Coffee at 13e, Sagar at 63 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburgh
Sagar
Market notes on grain and flour prices
Market notes report the sale of 1300 bushels of flour at former prices. Grain sales show Southern wheat at 1.00, Michigan at 1.12, and corn at 0.65 per unit. This brief item records price levels and commodity activity in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Cotton sales and political letters from 1859
The week’s cotton market shows 5,000 bales sold and Rio coffee at 123 13. In Washington a letter from M T Urquhart reports Joseph Cable declining to state candidacy until after Salineville and notes Roberts as the Whig candidate, arguing Cable supports slavery while Roberts advocates freedom. Voters are urged to choose on the second Tuesday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Hac. Or
Representatives
Washington
M. TH. Urquuart
Democratic Party
Salineville
Col. Roberts
Cable
Howell Cobb
U. S
House of Representatives
Free Soil Party
Congress
Roberts
Death prophecy of young Mrs Wellman shocks Hannibal
In Hannibal Missouri, Mrs Charles Wellman who died recently believed since childhood that she would die in 1850. She warned her sister during illness that her marriage could not last long. She passed away two months ago at age fourteen, from the prevailing illness, with the prediction recalled by loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamborough
West
George
Mr. Leyton
Mr. Lyton
Geo. West
Leyton
George West
Charles Wellman
Hannibal ( Mo.) Union
Tizhy
Rradway
Kadway
Woetherin Man
Orimaiden
Alexander
Beauty
Anthony
Cleopatra
Radway
Maid
Cian
Ell
Neanty
K.g.radway
Radway & Co
Nomination letter and market report from Steubenville 1850
M Roberts Whig nominee answers congressional views on slavery power and party principles. He affirms Congress can prohibit slavery in territories and regulate DC, pledging anti slavery votes within constitutional limits. He cites representative democracy and willingness to follow constituents unless instructed otherwise. Also includes a commerce office note with flour, bacon, molasses prices and Allegheny cattle market figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
M. H. Urquart
Central Committee
the Free Democracy
Defferson County
Congress
United States
Union
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Congress of the
M. Roberts
M.H Uremanrr
Letters to Oct 1 1850 Steubenville Post list
A long list of names appears as a notice of letters waiting at the Steubenville Post Office dated October 1 1850. The roster includes Cornell Mitler Crigier Jacob Collins A W Cuthler Martha Cook Miss Jalet B Couley Mr Ge Cook Eavnes Castner Rassgelas Chambers Caroline Chapman Elwood Clark Everand Clary C A A Chapman Elisabeth Daette eel and many others. The notice asks those named to claim their letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Cornell Mitler Crigier
Jacob Collins
A. W. Cuthler
Martha Cook
Miss. Jalet
B. Couley
Ge Cook Eavnes Castner
Rassgelas Chambers
Caroline Chapman
Elwood Clark Everand M. Clary
C. A. A, Chapman Mlsabeth D
Steubenville
Married in Smithfield by the ferryman Eberline to Bul Vadborh
In Smithfield on Thursday the 25th, by ferryman Mr. L C Eberline, to Miss Bul Vadborh of the city, best wishes for prosperity and a multiplicative connubial bond. Also references to sales of M Lane’s Liver Pills and Dr Kares' Opine Sanatine, with notices of agents and addresses in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
L.C. Eberline
Bul. Vad Borh
M’lane
Appointment of Executors for James Russell Estate
Court notice states James Russell and John Russell are appointed to execute the estate of the deceased James Russell. Claims against the estate must be presented within one year from the date of the document. Those indebted are to make immediate payment. Ex[ecutor]s James Russell and John Russell. October 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russel
John
James Russell
John Russell
James Rupee
Public sale of 111 acre Ohio land in Jefferson County
James M. Thomas sheriff advertises a real estate auction in Steubenville Ohio on November 8 1850. The property lies in Jefferson County section 36 range 2 township 4 and covers about 111 acres with detailed metes and bounds. Terms require 100 dollars in hand with balance due on court day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrror
Corrice
Steubentille
Verma
Heelo
Knox
Jefferson Cou
Court House
Steubenville
Jefferson i
Opsale
Ann M. Steger
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Jefferson
State of
Ohio
Jefferson County
Abraham Cup
P. S
James Updegraff
Rhodes Dilworth
John Lupton
James M. Thomas
Sheriff's Office
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Steubenville Mammoth Weekly Herald
Mammoth Weekly Herald
Herald
Magnetic Telegraph
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ae Wi
W. R. Allison
Pes
John West
Millwood
W. BR. Allison
Market Street
Washington Hall
GCHIO
Prospectus
Reorve
Elevgyman
Mill Creek Township
Hamilton County
Congressional
Sir Apy
Cincinnati
New York Market
New Orleans Market
Joseph Cable
Ic Party
J. Cable
Col. M. Roberts
Whig Party
S. H
Allegheny
Ity
MARKE
Dean Jobr Dobbs Job Deviin
James Dray Miss Catha E
Ekles
Mai Evane O. C
Ekey Joho
Peter EF
Gowens Lemuel
Grafton Isaac Gorden
James Galloway Thom Graham Elisabe Gilmore
John Gladden
Gralaher
Alary Cgiesset
Jacob Gibson
Tove William Leese
Charls
Louis M
Neal Catharine Nel
Robert Noble
Robert
Ober Dervis Odell Jacob
Potts George Price J. G
Powell Sylvanus Porter
Paultoney
Paul Cef Jr. Parr
Patterson Henry
Pitner
Aaron — Peeples Joseph Pipes
Leah K
Read Jore H Rogers
Roudebusi
James S Rousborough
Regan and
Patten Rex Rhoda
A Adems Washin Armstrong
John Aben
Wm. Ault Andrew Ji Atkinson Hala Atkinson James Anderson Roberrinstrong Thos
Kyle Miss. J. Knox
Wain
Sarah Kuell
Joseph Knault
Frederick Kreider
Kinsey JR
Laport George Lyon Thomas Lee Wim
Henry Lamb Euward
Torr Thos Tate Mixa
Rebecca Trax
Elizabeth Tigart
Julia Thompson
Georgs ‘Taylor
Tuomas Trippey
Wwiggens Isane
Weis Theodore Williamson
Willian Wilkie
Stephen Wilkin
Sarah Wood
John Wilson Thomas Whitman
F Ward
Susannah West
Underwoos
John van Voorhes
Robert Young
John Vinuatta
George Vanuatta
Hezekiah Zink Lucinda R
FA. Wells, P. M
Naty Eae JC
Rewnel
Liesig
Musa Tipic
Wison & Co
Jolen
Ur Fereia
The
University of New York
Gastie
Goston
Crete
Ur. J
Houghton, No
Villadelphia
Jenerson County
Hening
J. M’mechan
R. H. Halsted
F Street
Ried & Apdegraph
On Field
W. Palmer
Springfield
Blackburn & Hart
Bloomfield
Wallace & Bracken
la Grau
Warrenton
Kares
School of Knowledge
Kars
Sycamore Street
Fifth
Westside
A. L. Frazer
Steubenville, T
Bennet
Baron Liebig
J.S. Houghton
M. D
North E Street
Philadelphia
Edward D.jonns von
Ali Street
Alexander Conn
Johnston
Grove Academy
James Speman
Brooklyn N.Y
R. D. Morrison & CO
Medical Mall
Stenbenyville
Morrison
US Medical Fiail, Sd
Keosel
Windsor
RK. J. McRrrison
Lao Maidical
St. Steube
Aum Plastic Court
Sledeerst Hall
Moratm IN &Co
R.v. Myorrison
PYERS
Jenkins & Co
Superior
R.V. Morrison
Porsale
Clinton Streets
Jesse KK. Viter
Provnew York
G &Ilscuttl
KF Ili
Washington Hall Building
Boyer
ADIES
4Th Street
Franklin Ho
Sheriff's Sale
Joshua R. Steer
Aweill
Burksville
Kentucky
Nature
Isleet
Wm. Jackson
Liberty Street
Onserve
kEvery
Cail
Getone
American Oil
D. Tha & Co
Wa. Jackson
Woodstreet
UD. Hail & Co
Wim. Jackson
Wood Street
Wm. Nash
H. Crew
Richmond
Wm. Palmer
Carre & Mathers
Reid X
Updegraph
John C. Lihcott
Lcottsville
la Grange
FE. B. Yost
Lyon
Wellsville
Samuel Paul
Greene
Jackson & Son
Andrew
Pranklin House
Spd
Iu. Mercus
Stouberville
Franklin House
Iowest
Scupri
Black Bear Hotel
Spucket's
Ith Street
Black Bear
Mieubenville
Oto
Opp
Vmlcurt GS
Marlly No
North Sixth Street
Philada
Holesale Grocery
KR. J. Hull & Co
Steubenville, Inn
Andrews
K.C
WVIL
Jacob Hull
Cohen S. Oat
Syrbees
WM. Scott
WLSON
Regalia
Ka Norma
Plantation
Cazadore
Werner
Jones
Hall Spanish
Wilson
Oon Street
Jacksons
Bebomnd Medical Institute OF
Horatio Plgatchell
VM. D
Joshatt Ro Buchanan
Cornell
LO Lwo Ormore
Sis
Tve
Willeail
Ll. Hill
Sevretary
N. Wocomer
Ninth
Jos. K. Buchanan
M.D
Abbott
Frazier & Urlmen
Harkill
K Frohman &O
Charles Votet
Lee
Miley Poliis
M’alister
Treavon
J. Palister & CO
Caurtion
James M’alister
James M’alister & Co
Henry, Ashtabula
Weller & Co
Liltonville
Sadway
Heniig
Wr. Price Smithfield
J. McCappan
Coopers Landing
J. C. Elliott
Eliottsville
Bingham & Stewart New
Meg
Kinkelin
Heime
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