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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1850
Page
2
The Clermont Courier notes the State Journal's report on Ohio convention returns. Whigs expected to hold about 45 seats, eight Free Soilers, and Locofocos possibly majority. The paper warns whiskey advocates to beware and promises a forthcoming list of elected members.
A recent Legislature act requires counties to publish General Laws in two newspapers and lets county Commissioners direct Local Laws publication. The county Auditor has ordered General Laws in the Courier starting next week, urging all residents to subscribe to read the laws governing them.
The Ohio Mechanics Institute in Cincinnati hosts its tenth exhibition on September 11 1850 with medals and certificates for meritorious articles and motive power displays in machinery. The event coincides with the Agricultural Fair and Horticultural Society exhibitions, inviting distant visitors to Cincinnati. The Governor proclaims April 26 as a day of fasting and prayer for national and religious prosperity.
The Directors report shows 2 982 convicts since 1834 with 605 from Hamilton County and 202 from Cuyahoga. Major origins include Ohio 435 and Pennsylvania 424. Grand Larceny leads with 445 offenses, Horse Stealing 333, Burglary 329,Forgery and Counterfeiting 95 each, Manslaughter and Murder 141, Assault with intent to Murder 79.
Dr Beecher of Park Street Church describes a November 23 sighting near the College a light in Prof Webster s room and a man allegedly cutting up a body visible through a spy glass The observer assumed anatomical dissection before Parkman s disappearance and did not pursue the matter further based on a hypothetical testimony.
From New Orleans, Louisville, April 9. The steamer Belle Key brings New Orleans dates to the evening of the Sd inst. News of Calhoun's death arrived. courts adjourned, ships displayed half mast flags, and minute guns fired. Reports include Laguna Port destruction by fire, a severe coast storm, frost damage to cotton and vegetation in Louisiana and Mississippi, and drownings from the Brownsville sinking in Trinity river. The Colorado river survey is complete and navigable. A British steamer carries Havana dates. U S vessels Flirt and Raritan at Havana. a Spanish war steamer pursued. Indians in Yucatan nearly vanquished. The New Orleans Mint treasurer resigned over meager pay. Heatta or New Orleans notes cooler weather and improved public health. cholera cases have largely disappeared.
The American Medical Association says the physicians meeting will be held on Tuesday the 7th of May in this city, not Wednesday as some papers published. A Californian reports rich winter mine yields and a 22 pound gold quartz lump gambled away in Stockton. Subscriptions to send the lump to the U S President are discussed. New Orleans Delta notes over four thousand people pledged to Father Mathew by March 30 as abstinence support grows.
Reports from San Francisco and New York detail gold dust values and large shipments, with the Cherokee bringing dates to March 1 and nearly two million dollars in gold dust. Mining regions see quiet activity, new diggings, and rising provisions. overland emigrants face hardships and hostilities from Indians. A San Francisco joint stock firm plans four steamers of 2000 tons, while health and governance topics dominate later dispatches. The Maine to Texas union remark closes with state politics and economy notes.
The April 5 1850 Washington report covers Senate debates over Bell's Compromise and California admission with Strong Southern opposition and Mason supporting slavery in territories. It notes Crawford Galpin inquiry, Benton on San Diego districts, and ongoing Census bill discussion with House actions and President pro Tempore adjournments.
Harris of Tennessee argued for allowing slavery in territories while opposing California attachment. He claimed California’s fate should hinge on admission as a state, with the Union never dissolving. The House moved on to a document about Mexican Indian incursions before adjourning.
The Hon John C Calhoun died this morning at 7 in his lodgings in the city. His death ends a long public life marked by bold decisive measures though his aims remained questionable. South ern members may now seek guidance from moderation and forbearance as they reassess sectional disputes and move toward settlement. Cor. O. S. Jour.
From Washington comes word of a plan to form a respectable company to run post coaches from Independence Missouri to California in twenty six days with a twelve day service window. The firm seeks a 100 foot land strip, purchase of quarter sections for stations every ten miles, use of the route for fifteen years, land grants contingent on operation within six months, and pledges to place 3000 men on the line. Also reported mob action against the Police Gazette and references to Henry W. King and new Secretary's March entry with Mr Gallor’s return.
The court solemnly declares the penalty of death for the defendant found guilty of murdering Dr. George Parkman. It stresses the sanctity of life, the duty of justice, and the moral horror of the crime, urging reflection for the youth and the community.
A judge condemns John W. Webster for murder in a formal, compassionate address. The court explains the duty to pronounce sentence, expresses sorrow for the offender's circumstances, and orders execution by hanging after transfer to the state prison per the governor’s warrant.
Voters fill the streets in Jamaica and the United States as polls open and the public debates a new constitution and invasion threats. The Jamaica note cites vast sugar estate abandonments since 1832, with land, labor, and output losses. In the U S Senate debate, public buildings plan wings for the Capitol. in Cuba invasion rumors persist with forces gathering and leaders being urged to act.
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