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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1849
Page
2
Clermont Courier notes a Cincinnati establishment error reduces page width this week. The paper uses an odd size, making distribution hard. to compensate, advertisements are cut to fill the shortened columns.
The paper announces a new agricultural department based on reader interest. It will source material from leading publications and a knowledgeable local adviser, with original farmer contributions promised. The goal is to enhance reader interest and utility in farming topics.
The Courier announces it will accept last year’s advance at $1.75 if paid within four weeks, and $3.75 for two years if settled promptly. It urges subscribers to honor terms, explains costs, and promises continued effort to keep the county paper strong and timely.
The note reports two cholera deaths at Bethel on Sunday with several Monday cases, the wife of Dr. Allen dying recently in Ame lia as a daughter of Dr. B Hubbell, and a German man dying yesterday at Olive Branch.
The piece outlines Mr. Stablers simple, clear method to revive soils exhausted by long tillage. It notes wide farmer benefit and cites Washington Globe praise of his farm where sterility yielded to renewed fertility, producing wheat corn clover and timothy beyond expectations.
President Taylor resumes travel after recovery and arrives in Pittsburg on Saturday. He receives an enthusiastic welcome with flags banners and widespread demonstrations. Walter Forward greets him on behalf of citizens in warm terms.
Josefa J. Coombs, Esq., of Gallipolis, has been appointed United States Attorney for the District of Oregon. A former Gallia county legislator and Times printing office alumnus, he takes a more responsible station, and the community rejoices at his promotion.
A Monday evening gathering at Williamsburg discussed adopting measures to capture the Hartman mill pond monster. Details appear in another column.
The Index of LucofoCo ignores late party nominations in the county and district. The piece implies candidates would feel slighted by the newspaper’s silence.
The Sun compares Kyle's democracy to Casar's wife and recalls four years ago praising the current sheriff nominee as immovable as the pillars of Heaven. The piece asserts we are fortunate to have sheriffs of unmistakable democracy regardless of other qualifications.
S R Thurston is elected delegate to Congress from Oregon by a 70 vote majority over all opponents. The Washington Union notes rising opposition to General Taylor while the Louisville Journal hints at a shift in public sentiment toward the “m.”
The Statesman pushes a breeze for the new Constitution to gain political capital, but local zeal is weak. Norris led in favor of calling a Convention and is now sidelined by a candidate with no public stance, suggesting little sentiment to sustain last Legislature actions. The Sun also shows lukewarm interest.
The Free Soilers and Hunkers held separate Rome Oneida county conventions on the 15th to seek a union and a United Democracy ticket. Marcy led the Hunkers and D R W Taylor led the Free Soilers. They exchanged messages and named conference committees. They split on slavery policy with Free Soilers demanding abolition in DC and prohibition in territories and new states, and could not agree, adjourning sine die with rising bitterness.
The Sanduskian reports Cholera mortality in Sandusky with a July census showing 5,667 residents. It estimates that about one eighteenth of the population died, adjusting for prior declines to roughly 1,889 people and a total decimation by the pestilence.
A New York Herald letter reports Col. Weller drew 33000 from a 50000 Congress boundary survey appropriation and 11000 drafts were protested. It claims he left Panama with no confirmed trace, and says salaries for his corps continued, challenging political removal charges.
The Board of Health logs three fatal cholera cases in Columbus on Thursday and five on Friday with additional deaths near the city. One death is recorded Saturday morning. Reports from Franklinton and Alum Creek note seven and two deaths respectively since yesterday and Friday night.
The article argues the constitution sets thirty as the minimum age for State Senate eligibility and asserts Mr. Howard meets the requirement despite any reports suggesting otherwise.
The editor notes Felicity makes valid points but rejects publication due to its length and overlap with a prior anticipated measure by another writer. The decision aims to keep the page concise and avoid duplication.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports on Patrick Collins late Surveyor of the port facing a Treasury deficit claim of 180,876.51 with subsequent payments totaling 102,295.24 to Col. Bond leaving a remaining balance of 64,087.82. The office records show transfers of bonds and papers, unclear bonds to cover duties, and questions on accountability for imports and warehoused goods.
The delivery is made with the Surveyor charged with the duty as cash since he has no right to deliver without duties paid. Papers called bonds are unclear but cannot be received as money. No further transfer details reached us by late yesterday.
The Pennsylvanian reports Thursday proceedings in the U S Court with Mr Denby former temporary navy agent at Marseilles. Denby, in Moya mensing prison, refused counsel until Mr Gerhard offered to defend. It is likely the missing funds never reached Denby but were lost by his agent in speculation. The key issue is how the Sub-treasury safeguards failed to prevent a 155000 loss, not Denby’s guilt. Washington Repub.
Kentucky reports a Whig gain in the 2d and 8th districts while losing the 6th and 10th. The Whig legislature leans pro convention but with pro slavery majorities. Indiana shows Wright winning governor, Locofoco control of both houses, and eight Locofocos to two Whigs in Congress. Tennessee reelects Trousdale Locofoco governor by 1800. Congress delegation seven Locofocos to four Whigs. Alabama sends two Whigs and five Locofocos to Congress.
The National Intelligencer reports rumors of a secret expedition aimed at Cuba connected with Tampico Yucatan and Sierra Madre. It notes bands near New Orleans and hopes President Taylor can stop the plot to offend a friendly nation, praising him for upholding treaties and peace.
The Cincinnati port surveyor Patrick Collins remains sick and unable to remit the balance in his hands to his successor. The Journal notes alarming symptoms of financial constipation and fears an epidemic in money matters, prompting concern for his speedy recovery.
A tornado swept across part of Jefferson county Va on the 10th. It began near the head of Tuscaroras creek and exited near Little Georgetown. Hail fell. trees fences hay and grain were destroyed. a dwelling owned by Dr. A C Hammond was unroofed.
An Ohio periodical excerpt attacks the state printer controversy over laws and journals delivery. It condemns Whig control of printing, accuses locofoco interests of chicanery, and notes the last state work delivered May 11 and August delays. It asserts no delay by the Secretary of State and promises counties will receive books soon.
The Washington Republic argues that over fifty thousand officers and numerous contractors are Locofocos, with many key and lucrative offices still held by them. It notes Taylor era Whig appointments are under five thousand, about half to fill vacancies. It contends Locofocos exceed Whigs in power and asks for parity in office allocation.
The N S Tribune criticizes the idea of democracy in South Carolina and Virginia, arguing that slave ownership and landholding rights skew representation. It condemns how residents with property can influence elections while others are barred from voting.
In Puwaperpura on August 20, rioting between White and Black groups caused many injuries. The sheriff deployed about five hundred special police to secure the turbulent district, and order was restored with all quiet afterward.
The New York Tribune argues the Whigs lost control of the next House due to divisions over slavery, praising Locofoco gains in Kentucky and New York. It claims Slavery better united the Locofocos and warns the party will face lasting defeat despite temporary victories.
Blackwood's Magazine reports at least 250000 Irish perished from famine in 1847 due to potato crop failure. The British government spent fifty million dollars to buy food for the population, with substantial aid from abroad.
Captain Dan Henrie once famed for daring exploits in the Mexican War has died recently in the Hospital of the Sisters of Charity in St. Louis.
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