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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1850
Page
4
The Weekly Herald urges home advertising to support local printers and notes mixed views on community patronage. It discusses Ohio Whig losses, calls for vigorous organization, and cites a New York Tribune account on Free Soil influences and the potential for future Whig gains in offices and legislature.
Arrivals mention the steamship America from Liverpool with dates to the Shins and notes on flour prices and market activity. Discussions of Ocean Steam Navigation, telegraphs, and a proposed Halifax to Maine railroad spark Galway interests, plus plans to connect Galway to Dublin by telegraph. The City of Glasgow and City of Philadelphia fleets eye Liverpool to Philadelphia routes, while Cunard reportedly plans Glasgow to New York service. Denmark and the Duchess report renewed conflict in the Duchies with Holsteiners active but no decisive result. In Liverpool news, the Hibernia market shifts on flour and corn exports to Ireland, prices up for white corn and American yellow, with U.S. stocks showing varying yields.
The Howard Gazette notes the Union Works largest factory halted operations with others running half time, discharging over two hundred workers. Petapseo factory cut nearly one hundred, Thistle and Laurel stop for dam repairs, and three more reduced activity. About six hundred people unemployed in weeks, tariff of 1842 adrift.
Two Maine gentlemen visiting Charleston were targeted by oil committee for being obnoxious to slaveholders. On the ninth they were invited to leave within twenty four hours or face tar and feathers. One man captained a schooner. the committee escorted them aboard as they departed amid “damnably polite” locals.
The New Orleans Bulletin reports that during Mr Peters tenure at the Custom-House about seventeen months saw over three thousand invoices inflated in valuations. Duties were assessed on the higher amounts and penalties applied where violations occurred. The resulting additional revenue was very large.
A large enthusiastic gathering in Clinton South Carolina on the 3d inst formed a Southern Right's Association. The ninth and final article states the group shall continue its efforts until Southern wrongs are corrected and powers delegated to the United States are resumed, with delegates for special purposes.
Governor Bell informs the Special Messenger from the General Government that he plans to issue a proclamation and submit the Texas Boundary Bill to a popular vote, likely on November 1.
The three cent piece recently issued in Philadelphia is described as a beautiful coin. It bears on one side the inscription United States of America with a wreath around the numeral III, and the reverse features Liberty C. The description notes authorization and is part of the current mint releases.
In Cleveland last week J. R. Gipps argued that a fugitive slave who once set foot on British soil could return to the United States without risk of slavery. He claimed that courts in both the North and South had ruled such individuals could not be compelled back into bondage.
In Hamilton County the official majority for Wood stands at 4,545 with Wood at 11,039 and Johnson at 6,490. The Whigs, lacking a ticket, largely stayed home, and the result reflects their earlier prediction that removing the Whig candidate would boost the victor on the left.
Eufaula Alabama postmaster informs editor of the National Era that he will no longer deliver the paper to subscribers in the area due to the paper being considered incendiary. The notice reflects tensions over published content and local distribution changes.
In Cincinnati on October 14 and 15 the Protestant Episcopal Convention approved removing the third clause from Article two of the Constitution and set a 4 p.m. Maryland memorial vote with 15 minute speeches. The House also contracted the New York Bible and Prayer Book Society to publish a standard Bible edition and sent a canon of the Missionary Bishops concerning Bishops Smheate and Rob Boone.
A meeting in opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law was held in Boston last night with about 4000 attendees. Charles Francis Adams was elected president and urged restraint as resolutions called for repeal of the law.
Nine men arrested and committed on the charge of robbing the Mail on Saturday night. One suspect partly turned State's evidence. None of the property has been recovered.
In Louisville on October 15 a report notes 3 feet 3 inches in a measurement and a stand, then states Missouri Governor has granted an unconditional pardon to Gonsalve Montes Quin the elder brother described as a lunatic.
The steamer Mustang struck a snag four miles below Brunswick on the Missouri River while heading upstream. It sank in six feet of water and broke in two. Total loss except cabin furniture and machinery, with $3,000 insurance on the boat and no freight coverage.
James M. Thomas sheriff of Steubenville Ohio advertises a public vendue by order of the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County. The property lies in section 23 township 11 range 4, totaling 110 acres. Sale to occur at the court house front door on Tuesday November 19 between 10 AM and 4 PM. Terms cash. Official notice dated October 16 1850. Proceeds cover costs of sale. ts. Prs. fee 3352 dollars.
By virtue of an alias vendi exponas from the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio the sheriff will offer at public outcry at the front door of the Steubenville courthouse on Tuesday November 19 1850 between 10 am and 4 pm all the right title and interest of Johnston Orr in the north half of lot 162 and lots 169 and 170 in Steubenville with appurtenances cash terms James M Thomas Sheriff October 16 1850 Jefferson County Ohio.
Public sale by vendi exponas in Steubenville on November 19 1859 from 10 to 4. William Lyons Hamilton Lyons and Stephen King Jr. convey rights to parcels in section 29 township 4 range 2 near Short Creek Warrenton with acres and perches specified. Three tracts plus Teals addition lots, all under execution. Cash terms.
The list of Indian Commissioners appointed by the President includes Charles H. Todd, Oliver P. Temple, Robert B. Cabell for New Mexico and G. W. Barbour, Redick McKee, O. M. Waynencroft for California. Names appear in the October 16 Washington dispatch.
Jefferson County Ohio Island Creek Township sale under writ vendi exponas set for November 19 1850 in Steubenville. William B Sloane heirs rights to 100 acres along the Ohio River described as section 30 including river meanderings. Terms cash. James M Thomas sheriff. October 15 1850. Governor’s fee listed.
A writ of fi fa issued from the Court of Common Pleas Jefferson County Ohio directs James M. Thomas sheriff to sell the real estate of Thomas E Hartford described as Lot 13 on the east side of High Street Newburgh, Jefferson County. The property fronts High Street 60 feet and runs 120 feet deep. Sale is October 16 1850 at the sheriff's office in Steubenville between 10 AM and 4 PM with cash terms.
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