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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1850
Page
2
The Strubenville weekly copy shows a partisan bid for governor with Democratic Whig lines and mentions William Johnston for governor along with public works, ward, and county details. The legible parts indicate political slate and local offices targeted.
The Steubenville Herald, tri weekly and weekly editions, established forty four years, markets advertising across Steubenville and western towns. Agents listed in Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore, printing offered at low prices from Hewald Job Printing Service opposite Washington Hall Market.
The Whig Delegates of the 11th Congressional District must convene at Monroesville Jefferson County on Friday in September to nominate a candidate for Congress to support the district on the October election day in 1850. Delegates from Columbiana and Carroll join, with Jefferson County townships electing a delegate on September Saturday. John Shane, Chairman, Jer. Co Whig Committee, August 1850.
long critique of Ohio Democrats over banking policy. argues bank opposition would threaten value of property, outlines a constitutional convention delay, and warns that hard money advocates may tilt the next election shaping a potential banking ban. also notes fire at Beebe & Co hat store and Texas boundary debate amid broader US news.
A Jefferson Carroll and Columbiana Whig meeting sets Friday September 13 as the nomination day for a suitable candidate to represent the 17th District in the 32nd Congress. They urge a moderate affable man from Jefferson county to lead, hoping for a favorable outcome despite strong odds.
Telegraph from Baltimore dated September 3 reports the Ha vre De Grace Bank cashier jailed at Bel Air, with the president and Maryland directors under arrest. Bank assets reportedly under five dollars while liabilities exceed ninety thousand. The piece condemns the scheme as a wholesale public swindle by respectable officials.
General Hrytox spoke to a large crowd in front of Stacey's Hotel in Zanesville before being escorted to Columbus. He protested his innocence and explained how he became a figure of suspicion and arrest while hinting he may persuade the Court of his innocence. He criticized locofoco measures as impracticable and faced a difficult task ahead.
The St. Louis Republican reports a strong probability of Bowman the Whig replacing Hall the Anti Benton loco. Bowman is said to have won by twenty three votes in a close contest awaiting official returns to confirm the result.
The issue reports cholera deaths and new cases in Pittsburgh and Cleveland with several names cited, mentions Loomis and Knapp, and notes others ill. It also covers Jenny Lind's arrival causing public excitement, comments on Dickens, and various regional items from Ohio including census figures, a large fire, marble for Washington Monument, Mormon leadership, and General Hinton’s legal case and flight details.
The city has faced a high number of burglaries over the past six months and calls for united police effort to catch the culprits. Merchants and residents are urged to secure stores and counting rooms with locks bars and bolts to protect life and property under a civilized Gospel standard.
From Independence dated August 28, reports a clash between U S troops and Apache forces near Taos with six to eight Indians killed and many stock captured. On August 18 Col Summer arrived at the crossing and ordered troops moved to the Dry Timbers to select a site for a post. Louis
The Wheeling Gazette reports Captain Dawson, commander of the Virginia, on trial for manslaughter after the ship’s explosion. In United States District Court the jury after about an hour’s deliberation acquits him. Defense counsel C. W. Russell of Wheeling and Col. G. W. McCook of Steubenville praised for their conduct.
Twelve hundred and twenty workers were laid off in Allegheny City Pennsylvania after the Cotten factories swapped operations. The piece oddly notes expectation of joy in London implying economic disruption and broader tariff effects.
A recent arrival from Mexico forms a new organization dated the eighth of the last month with Couto elected President and Jose as Vice President of the popular group. A Mexican commissioner in the Trist Trey affair is noted, with Blanco commanding Mexican forces.
From Washington Sept 6 1850 the Baltimore Patriot reports the House finally passed the Texas boundary bill and the territorial bill for New Mexico after a day of dispute. The passage, expected to be signed by President Fillmore, followed partisan contention and a momentary outpouring of applause. Mr. Cobb and others faced intense questioning before order was restored. The California bill and adjournment were discussed for the next day. Postmaster Hale has gone to Buffalo and will return in a few days.
A Galveston paper excerpts a San Antonio dated August 4 letter describing alarm across the Rio Grande frontier from Eagle Pass to Brownsville due to Indian depredations. Capt. Shannon reports sparse encounters, horses and mules stolen, and escapes crossing the river. News from Eagle Pass notes John W. Vowers, imprisoned for murder at San Arando, killed by a sentinel during an escape attempt. Reports of Oakes capturing packs and mules near Laredo. Also a curious note on pork production from corn feed and a general tout of newspapers as cheap, instructive reads.
The Brazilian government denounces British destruction of its ships as a grave insult to the emperor and demands satisfaction. It protests at foreign tribunals and seeks punishment of the British commander, a firm act to prevent repeats, and compensation for damages. The indignity of detaining war vessels by a British steamer fuels national pride and demands res protest.
Post Office reports a coach accident while climbing a hill above Y's Bend. The wheel uncoupled and the body fell down a deep precipice onto rocks. Six passengers were injured, with severe wounds to several. Mr Wil Jales of Nittanning Rolling Mill was dangerously hurt with a damaged spine and poor prospects for recovery. Mr William Irvin of the Western District and Mr Meredith of Kittanning also suffered serious injuries.
An infant aged two or three days was discovered Saturday morning at the home of James Thompson in Penn P.tsurgh. Police and local authorities are investigating while child welfare officials arrange care for the newborn.
To the Editor of the Tribune a reader proposes General Sentment as the new Whig candidate for the United States presidency. The letter praises Tariff support, universal education, and Whitney's Railroad, notes his military rank, and asserts he would be strong and undefeated, concluding with a confident endorsement.
Nanthan iel Berry, a Revolutionary War soldier and long believed last surviving member of Washingtons Life Guard, was buried in Pittston after dying there at age ninety four. A four hundred strong procession escorted his remains from his home to the Methodist chapel where a eulogy by Hon. George Evans Gardiner of Maine was delivered.
Telegraph dispatches from Washington quote reliable sources denying vast California frauds by government agents. The reader learns the Cor Collier case at San Francisco was rumor and likely innocent, contradicting hostile charges from rival papers.
A Kansas mate assaults a man in St Louis and is jailed on an attempted murder charge. The injured man, revived by brute force brandy, was to be sent to hospital but leapt from a city cart when he believed burial near. The carter refused but released the passenger who vanished, leaving questions about the event and motive.
The Friday execution of Professor Webster drew a great crowd in view of the gallows causing blushes for humanity. Spectators including women cried out with foud and unfeeling exclamations as Mrs. W H L Prescott, sister of Mrs. Webster, delivered the news to the professor’s family.
The Montgomery Journal reports that fourteen of twenty four enslaved people who fled last week from the Central Plank Road were found about twenty miles above Wetumpka and recovered. No word yet on the remaining group. Citizens at Wetumpka warned several road workers suspected of abolition ties to flee the state. names listed as Prince, Berri, and Moten.
From Mexico, he alone learns that the Mexican military colonies of the East have informed his Government that more than seven hundred persons from the United States have moved into Mexico with the intention of settling permanently. He has appropriated a tract of territory at the confluence of the Santa Antonio and San Rodrigo rivers on the principal passes of the Camanches. New Orleans Pic Inspector of the
A Cleveland Herald excerpt notes a political row over a 30,000 treasury draw for books for new members beyond the regular allowance. The writer suggests appointing a committee to probe the appropriation for private uses, calling it a clearer subject for investigation than interest payments on debts approved by Congress.
APF announces Swiss Bell Ringers will perform in Springfield last Saturday. Empire Minstrels reorganized and planned a Sable Concert at Springfield later this week, per the report from The Empire.
Washington reports focus on the Senate Committee of Thirteen discussing abolition of the slave trade in the District of Columbia. Mr. Clay endorses the bill, while Mr. Hunter of Virginia attacks federal jurisdiction over the trade. There is expectation the measure may pass the Senate but not the House this session. There is talk of possible Seward amendments for total abolition with compensation, to be detailed before opinion.
The Texas governor suggests repurposing a $34,443 school fund idle in the Treasury to aid a military expedition, arguing the fund’s constitutional limits permit its use as a resource beyond its original aim. The question remains where Gov. Bell’s dead lies.
Colonel Bliss writes for Mrs. Taylor of New Orleans regarding the request by Louisiana citizens to move General Taylor’s remains to the state for final interment. Mrs. Taylor favors interment at the family cemetery near Louisville where her late husband’s family rests. She thanks the committee for their affectionate tribute and explains her family’s preference reflects their sentiments and memory.
A speaker notes that a wit person keeps an audience engaged and recalls how ancient Insci nations used humor in tombstone inscriptions. One Irishman mocked a prior epitaph with a wittier grave marker, declaring Here I Lie Snugger Than that t'other bagger.
The Savannah Republican publishes Lieut S P Griffin’s June 26 1850 dispatch from Whale Fish Island Cisco Bay reporting the Rescue's Arctic reach within the circle day light unceasing and detailing British expeditions under Penny Austin and Ross. Griffin praises the Rescue’s endurance and notes Captain Penny’s Jones Sound voyage and Captain Austin’s recent departure while lamenting Captain Ross’s awaited arrival as Franklin search efforts proceed.
A man found intoxicated yesterday afternoon was hauled home on a dray by friends after a failed attempt to pin him. He fell off twice during the journey, prompting concern over his safety and the method used to transport him.
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