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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1849
Page
2
Mr. Duartes Watts of Brown county drowned in Williams' mill pond East Fork last Saturday while swimming. Companions tried to save him after he began to struggle but his struggles ended in death. He leaves a family to mourn the loss.
Byyo men unnamed, died of Cholera at Wilson's axern near Amelia on Saturday and Sunday. Dr A W Alten of Amelia, age 33, died after five hours illness Sunday after treating one case. Mr Christopher Bolander died at Beth el on Monday after 20 hours illness. These are the county's only Cholera deaths in the past week.
The election returns are confused so we withhold updates until clearer mail intelligence arrives. In Tennessee the Locos gain one congressman while the Whigs likely control the Legislature. Stanley wins the 8th District in North Carolina, keeping the delegation 6 Whigs and 3 Locos.
Locofeco neighbors met in convention on Monday and proposed a full slate for fall races led by Dennis Smith for Representative and Joseph Kyle for Sheriff. Other nominees include Charles M. Smith Auditor A Tector Treasurer Peter Anderson Surveyor Joha C Moore Prosecuting Attorney T Q Ashburn and Andrew Buchanan Coroner.
The Clermont and Brown district convention at Bethel nominated William Howard of Batavia as Locofoce candidate for Senator. First ballot gave Howard 37 to Norris 15. second ballot 40 to 10 with others splitting. The record labels Norris as unfaithful for pro-slavery and abolitionist bribes, mocking his shift to opposing Wilmot Proviso, while supporters argue party interest requires sustaining the last Legislature.
The writer admires Mr. Howard as a new man with endorsed democracy, noting his private rank to senator, decrying past Legislature's injuries to the state while affirming Howard's high-minded principles and gentlemanly conduct despite political ambitions.
The Pittsburg Journal notes historical patterns where defeated parties gain later in state elections after a presidential victory. It predicts some August losses for Whigs but expects a balance in the House. It calls for a tariff for protection by specific duties and argues Democrats will oppose domestic industry protection.
Notice reports a dissolution of a winter partnership in Columbus formed to seek public offices. One partner seized the offices and excludes the other, with the Democracy and Free Soilism named as parties. William Howard is appointed to settle affairs and auction assets including political pamphlets and abolitionist works. Terms to be announced at public sale.
The Gazette reports eight week total deaths in Cincinnati at 4 628, with 89 deaths in the three days ending Aug 9 and 51 in the two days after, on the seven week tally had been 4 488.
The county notes Dr. E. B. Fee, once from this area, as the Locofoco nominee running for the Brown County representative seat.
The President issues a warning to U S citizens involved in an alleged plan to invade Cuba or parts of Mexico. The proclamation declares such acts illegal and endangering national honor, calls officials to act, and notes accompanying reports of covert drills and funded preparations.
The Bethel Democratic Convention repudiates Norris for his support of last winter's Legislature actions. The piece argues that many Democrats loathe him for his role in those proceedings and predicts similar outcomes in other counties for those who joined the alleged bargain and sale. The author condemns all who would misuse political power for unworthy aims.
The President was taken ill at the Court House with vomiting and diarrhea. He is at Judge Watt's house and in doubt about leaving for Chambersburg this afternoon. Dr Wood recommends staying. the President hopes rest will aid recovery and seeks to leave the limestone country.
Destructive blaze in Plattsburg New York on August 9 consumed sixty five structures including the Post Office Bank and thirty stores before it was checked.
John Wait testifies before James Perrine J P that in August 1849 he saw a large unknown creature in the Hartman mill race on the East Fork of the Little Miami in Clermont County. He estimates its length 80 to 35 feet, body thick as a man, dark brown or black with a grey throat, no visible fins, head like a prairie wolf, and eyes unusually large. Wait, age 63, recounts other witnesses and vouches for his truthfulness through local figures and religious leader William H. Raper. The affidavit was sworn before a justice of the peace James Perrine.
The Surveyor of the Port fails to deliver government property and funds from his predecessor Mr Collins. Washington orders to report to the District Attorney and Treasury. Treasury claims over 180000 dollars, with only 63000 paid. rumors of post supersession collections raise questions of liability for importers.
The Washington Republic reports persistent claims of anti proscription bias and says ten Loco foco for each Whig hold public office nationwide. It argues the opposing party should receive an equal share of offices under a strict interpretation of the doctrine.
The venerable Ausert Gallatin died in New York on the 13th. His death marks the end of a long life noted for public service and local influence.
Prominent Cincinnati attorney De Cuas L Terroro died at Mackinaw of consumption on the 5th instant. He was known for his legal work and public service.
The article reports a multi-heat horse race at Bethel with races featuring the Lieutenant, Doctor, Yankee, Colonel, and others. It covers betting, rider antics, and eventual outcomes with the Lieutenant winning the main heat, plus details of Auditor and Prosecutor heats and a long dissection of the crowd’s reactions. It also references a later column on political disclosures about a Democratic party bargain in Ohio and surrounding figures.
The steamship America brings Europe news showing divisions among French reactionaries into Bonapartists Legitimists and Orleanists raising Republican hopes. Hungary reports mixed yet bold Magyar victories against Austria with Bem driving Jellachich toward Turkish territory and Haynau moved to counter him. Garibaldi upholds independence in the Abruzzi while London hosts a petition to Parliament for recognizing Hungary’s independence.
In this excerpt the piece mocks euphemistic phrasing used to disguise violence and financial crimes. It notes a South judge’s verdict of death by apoplexy at excitement and calls a government money defaulter a case of commercial embarrassment.
The Ohio cultivator concludes the wheat crop is not over one third of a full average yield. The crop will likely cover only home consumption and seed needs, according to the article.
Rob ert Wickliffe, son of Nathaniel Wickliffe, shot W. P. Grey yesterday morning with a double-barrel shotgun loaded with shot. Grey was dangerously wounded with no hope for recovery. Wickliffe had previously taken Grey’s horse without leave, which sparked the incident. Lou. Jour.
The Lebanon Star reports the death near Lebanon of Thomas Clayton from cholera. An old pioneer and early settler in the Miami valley, Clayton served as County Surveyor of Warren County at the time of his death.
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