Steamboat Disaster Near Cincinnati Burns with Loss of Life
Clermont Insurance warns changes in officers effective June not May. The steamer West bound for St Louis burnt 60 miles below Cincinnati on Monday night. Between 60 and 70 passengers, mostly women and children, perished, with about 100Pennsylvania emigrants aboard. The Captain guided the vessel ashore as fire broke out in the hold. all officers and crew survived. The Visitor reported a heartrending scene and the boat sank before dawn near Warsaw.
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Warsaw
St. Louis
McClintock Young Elected Clerk of U S House
Illinois politician McClintock Young has been chosen as Clerk of the U S House of Representatives replacing the late Mr Campbell. Formerly Commissioner of the General Land Office, Young is described as a moderate Democrat.
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McClintock Young
Illinois
U. S. House of Representatives
Campbell
Young
General Land Office
Graham's Magazine July issue to feature superior engravings
George R. Graham announces a new volume of his periodical with the July number and mails ready by June 6. The magazine will boast the finest engravings seen in an American work, with two years for five dollars and club rates for multiple copies. Recent DC events and political disputes are noted, including Foote and Benton in the Senate, and Locofoco activity in the North West. The piece ends with news of the Blessed conjunction for Buanet Hyvan estate opening May 1.
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George R. Graham
Chesnut Street
Philadelphia
Congress Delay and Democratic Control of Committees
The piece criticizes Congress for months of inaction, blaming the Democratic majority in both chambers and the Speaker for delaying public business. It argues the President’s California admission plan is best, while alleging the executive has acted but Congress has not. It also notes Judge Wood’s stance on the Wilmot question and mocks opposition.
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California
Great Brotherhood of States
Army
Navy
Legislative Branch
Sosareead
House of Representatives
Cobb
House
O. 8
Journal
Judge Wood
Wilmot
Bedford County
Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga
Fairfield
Brown
Clermont
Removal Notice From Courier Office
The Courier announces relocation to the new frame building near Basbend outside Mamboene Hotel entrance. After fourteen years in the old office, the staff asks readers to pardon any lapse as they settle into the new section.
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Courier
Mamboene' 8 Hotel
Basbend
California public domain and mineral lands policy urged by committee
The California select committee on Public Domain Mineral Lands and Mint branch urges Congress to secure exclusive mining rights for American citizens with a citizen intent proviso for foreigners, proposing leases or permits with rent, and opposing outright sale. A minority report favors keeping lands open to all citizens.
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Republic
Legislature of
United States Mint
Congress
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Ndt
America
General Laws and Licenses in Early Indiana News
A summary of scattered notices recounts the printing and distribution of general laws from the latest session, with clerks awaiting journals before distribution. It notes Indiana voters leaning against liquor licenses, a Boston slander trial involving a clergy man, a major Amoy fire destroying silk and book goods, and advertisements for Wistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry as a remedy for coughs and lung issues.
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Hale
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Clermont County
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Dee'd
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Adm'r
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Ohio Township
Abel Towner
Tate
WM. P
Ruta Swing
Olment County
Philip B. Swing
Kwae
Felicity Female Seminary
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Crane & CO
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Williamsburg Township
Salt Lick
Daniel
Snell
Leflingwell
Robert McLung
William ‘Ss. M’clain
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M'Clung
Leffingwell
George Everhart & Co
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Everhart
Geo. Everhart & Co
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Aaron Day
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Notich
Robert Kirov
Ef Tate
Thomas Elrod
Philip Elrod
J.A. Weaver
Burgeon
Grelock
Deserta of Arabia
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P. Fochs
Sa May
M’lle Rosa
Europe
Joe Pentland
HW. P. Mavican
Nt. Garpner
Juns Suay
Liwine
Sig. Bliss
Messrs
Murray
Reep
Damon
Pythias
Don Juan
Sula
Berart
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Clermont Land
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Chillicothe
Clermonto
Main St
J. Palmer & Co
Market St. Wharf
Thomas Norris
Lam
Thomas Fletcher
Columbus Insurance Company
T. M. Lewin
Watavik
D. M. Frazde
Bethel
Io Pike
Mey
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WTAQ
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Sanford & Park
Fourth
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Kugler
Milford
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Neer
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Titus
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Union Bridge
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Okie
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Principa
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