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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1850
Page
2
An article notes Georgia politicians from all parties united to suppress disunion talk spurred by fringe figures seeking office. It urges enforcing the law and referencing Andrew Jackson on nullifiers, calling for firm action against treasonable threats.
Locofoco editors attack President Fillmore for signing the Fugitive Slave Law Bill while Whigs defend his action. The piece argues the Whig stance on vetoing only when a law is unconstitutional or hastily passed, and contends Fillmore respects party principles while aligning with broader Whig goals.
The Democratic party in this county is thoroughly organized and has polled the county vote and arranged to bring voters to the polls. The Whig party has not organized, does not know its likely vote, and has no plans to mobilize strength at the ballot box. Our only hope is Whig virtue and ticket popularity, given the current organizing disparity and past defeats.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a new institution to begin operation Monday in the college buildings. The lectures will be attended by more than fifty of the city's respectable females, who have already formed classes for this purpose.
The Rome Eagle and Bulletin notes Rev Colquitt urges Southerners to march with coffins at the line of 39 39 minutes, using the coffin as a party symbol. The emblem is described as burying the hopes of many demagogues in both North and South.
The Xenia incident reports a painful railway accident where two young men, Grimes and Rogers, were crushed to death after failing to notice a bridge ahead while riding atop a crowded car. The tragedy underscores rising warnings about railway safety and reckless behavior on moving trains.
The letter to The Times reports the rejection of a proposed tunnel project from Turin to Basle via Basel and Genoa rails. It states that the Mount Denis fines scheme has been abandoned and a new line connecting Basle with the Genoa railway is under consideration.
The Delta attributes the strong anti Bullard vote in New Orleans for Congress to opposition to the Lopez expedition, noting the city favors Cuban annexation and showing regional alignment on foreign policy issues.
An inscription chalked near Barclay and Perkins Brewery laments General Hayward’s fall on September 4, 1850. The note suggests he was led away by police and buried in dirt, and that the stones “orate” his whereabouts.
The Bounty Land law will go into effect with the first warrant assignment handed to the Attorney General for an interpretation of the law.
The text lists figures such as Cass Col Benton Dickinson Houston and other Locofocos and Whigs as contenders for the presidency. It notes that Michiganders effectively nominated Gen Cass, reflecting early party activity and candidate planning.
Robert G. Campbell is appointed as secretary to sign in the name and for the President all patents for lands sold or granted. The action formalizes authorization for issuing patent documents confirming land transfers and grants. Officials announce the appointment as part of streamlined patent processing on behalf of the President.
The Columbus Journal summarizes the Ohio election showing Whigs winning Senate seats and gaining a majority in the new House. General Randall appears as a Free Soil ally on state policy, while several Whig nominees, some with Free Soil support, secure positions across districts including Jefferson, Columbus area, and various counties. The piece notes shifts in party alignment and predicts a Whig majority with potential gains, alongside commentary on Jefferson Whigs and related political developments.
A plain statement outlines shifts in a key post. Air James Collier was rejected by the Senate. Davis of Philadelphia was confirmed and declined. John A Collier of New York declined after deliberation. The appointment remains open and may go to Thomas Butler King, a preferred candidate, with Col lier reportedly silent on several high grade offers.
A long excerpt from the Baltimore Patriot discusses the Fugitive Slave Bill, arguing that the North must honor federal laws while acknowledging the political divisions. It contrasts Northern press tones with Southern disunion sentiments, cites reactions to the bounty lands, and includes miscellaneous notes on politics, morality, immigration, and social anecdotes.
A Serio subscriber complains his Weekly Herald arrives irregularly while the paper asserts punctual Thursday mailings. The Post Master was observed delaying packages days earlier, and the subscriber sent glasses to help read poor handwriting, highlighting ongoing mailing glitches.
In a letter Senator Vremont criticizes Senator Foote for an unsettled dispute. He says Foote acted with defiance by taking up the subject outside the Senate, then denying disrespect, and later reaffirming insult in letters to him and the Baltimore Sun.
Old newspaper excerpt reports an explosion aboard the Garden as it paused near Loystown Bar while Ringgold, Wis passed. About 20 cabin passengers aboard. freight scattered. Engineer and cook scalded but not seriously. Officers unaccounted. Local man James Parks had goods aboard. Pittsburgh Gazette lists dead as Jacob Lop and R. Barton.
The 3rd inst. item says the Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad will reach Shelby in ten days, a midway station to connect with the Sandusky Mansfield and Newark line. Iron is being laid north toward Columbus, with open operation expected by January first. Unclear final destination hints at Cincinnati next year as a playful question.
A newspaper dog known for sagacity belongs to a carrier who fell ill, and the dog, with an office boy, took over the route. He visited every subscriber without missing a house, delivering upwards of six hundred papers, earning praise for his loyalty and reliability.
During a Boston visit, Webster called at the Revere House where Jenny Lind is staying. They carried on a lively talk about the hot condition of the people and the advantages of education. Miss Lind expressed great enthusiasm and remarked that man’s very looks stamp him with a character.
The New Lisbon Palladium notes Whig gratitude for William Johnston, praising his intellect and service. It reports expectations that the legislature will elect a United States Senator from Ohio and that Johnson is regarded by Whigs as the most suitable, with supportive sentiment echoed by multiple Whig colleagues.
A letter to the Chronicle discusses a colored woman missing the external ear but able to converse. It asks whether sound reaches the brain through the tympanic pathway or acts on nerves without the drum and related organs, presenting a notable physiologic question.
An excerpt recounts the Boston Bee editor offering incentives to entrants in his sanctum and accusing others of falsehoods. It mentions a theft allegation involving Byron’s Works, a London Bible, and a damaged receipted bill, alluding to hush money and threats to call on the offender. The fragment hints at intrigue and improper influence within the newspaper's circle.
A damaged fragment notes a New Delta editor, a friend of a Senator. It mentions a General arriving with a purpose, an incident of being welcomed, and a claim that both parties were admitted and now face hardship. The text is garbled and leaves many names and specifics unclear.
From Thumb's House at Ridgeport Conn a building is described with grand passages lofty entrances and a design resembling a mansion for Patagonians. The overall plan suggests ample space and ambitious architecture though details are fragmentary.
The Kilkenny cat fight tale from the Brookville Democrat mocks the clash between Ohio Bank Agency and the State Bank of Indiana. It notes the flow of Indiana money to Ohio banks and the return of funds, likening banks to a pair of quarrelsome spouses and urging them to continue their contest.
Wax figures representing the Parkman murder once shown at Boston Medical College and displayed in New York with lectures by late janitor Mr. Littlefield have been taken away. The community’s opinion on their value or impact remains unsettled as the show ends.
The New Madrid Herald chief scolds rumors that he had died after a recent illness. He recounts visiting Point P and surrounding areas the prior week and asserts he is alive and kicking, promising to confront the author of the slander with a firm response.
The passage urges parents to cultivate self governance in children by gentle tempering of passions, generous behavior, cheerful humor, diligent exertion, and disciplined obedience, guiding them toward prompt cooperation and responsible conduct.
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