18 Aug 1859
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1859
Page
1
A narrative poem narrates Jessie Carol watching for Allan Archer at twilight, pondering love and ambition, then learns of her death as autumn winds blow. The piece shifts to letters and public notices about social vexations, sewing machines, and political disputes, with reflections on republican ideals and family grievances.
The piece condemns South Carolina laws restricting foreign voters and land ownership, calls slavery the core of society and the Democratic party, and contrasts with the Homestead Bill defeat in Congress aided by southern Democrats. It notes Cuba spending vs. land grants for settlers and ends with a quip about repeating assertions.
A Clermont Courier report reviews the Sun’s Aug 4 heading The American Convention a Fizzle arguing the convention failed due to John Adams politics and mocks Adams and Leeds for shifting party loyalties The writer defends anti slavery stance and criticizes the Democratic party for abandoning Whigs and Americans while condemning the use of capital punishment to create publicity
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The Cincinnati Enquirer declares it is not a Douglas or squatter sovereignty paper and will not back intervention in Congress. It asserts the Territories have rights as defined by the Constitution, rejects involvement with them, and portrays the Supreme Court as the sole arbiter. The piece mocks party shifts and emphasizes a stance of meek submission to the court.
Washington Herald correspondent cites arrivals of large slavery cargoes in Florida and depots in 20 Southern cities. He claims about 900 imported Blacks seen in Charleston Memphis and Columbus and predicts more landings near a Florida inlet by Key West. Northern vessels dominate the trade. Southern planters largely oppose it.
The Con stitution announces Sunday issues will be dated Saturday evening to avoid offending readers and appearances of evil. The piece links this caution to Col. Geo. W. Tlughes who fled a marriage from Mexican war veteran to Jalapa governor and an Italian wife who ran off with another man. The Providence Journal suggests a daily Democrat organ with three editions and cautions faithful readers to destroy copies to avoid harming tomorrow. A barber quip about razor grip and a remark that poetry is often theft are also noted.
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