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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1850
Page
2
The record names William Johnston of Hamilton County as candidate for governor and Alexander G Conover of Auglaize County as candidate for the board of public works.
Editor William T. Coggshall notes changes for The Observer and The Fountain with publication plans and pricing. Obituary reports Joseph Ridgeway Jr., a Columbus businessman, died of cholera at Mount Vernon on the 23rd, aged 43, mourned by many.
The State of Ohio offers farms in Paulding Fulton Ottawa Lucas Defiance Henry Auglaize Mercer Allen Van Wert Shelby and Pillam counties. Tracts range 30 to 650 acres priced from 25 cents to 15 dollars per acre. Purchasers must affidavit intent to enter and improve within 12 months and cannot buy for speculation. Deeds issued after actual entry and improvement unless purchaser dies within 12 months. A broad chance for landless readers. Cabinet posts named and Whig achievements contrasted with Locofoco rule. The Brazil matter and Lake Superior gold noted.
Maryland Senator Pratt proposes the owner sues the United States for the value of a recaptured fugitive slave after exhausted attempts. Northern opposition forecasts rejection amid broader national tension.
The board requests a meeting on the last Saturday in August at 2 PM at Mr Slade's Tavern to elect judges for the coming fair and make necessary arrangements. A full attendance is desired. Aug 22 1850 Secretary John Llancock. The Statesman notes Whigs decline cabinet posts. Locofocos accept with salary and pay disputes.
In Washington August 26 the Senate read the third time and passed the Fugitive State bill without a division. A resolution to publish 5000 copies of H Barker’s Statistics on East coast commerce was debated as L T Benton criticized congressional book purchases and the session adjourned after a postponement. The House offered no major action.
Major Weightman arrives in St Louis as a violent exchange escalates between Col Monroe military commandant and Lt Governor Alvarez. Monroe denies Alvarez authority and vows resistance, while Alvarez claims popular support and warns of possible clashes between military and state supporters.
Report from Harrisburg describes a habeas corpus examination of three enslaved men charged with horse theft but deemed fugitives. Judge Carson ruled the act not a fugitive slave reclaiming case and freed them. Masters then clashed with their owners, two slaves were handcuffed, a riot ensued, and a posse plus troops dispersed the mob as militiamen arrested ten free black individuals. The jail crowd was dispersed and order gradually returned.
The Ohio Statesman reports a Cleveland telegraph note that the Free Soil Convention has nominated Enwarp Smrra of Morrow county for Governor and Asta Seexry of Lake county for the Board of Public Works. The editor expresses cautious support and hints at political maneuvering among Free Soil supporters and Whig critics.
The text voices support for Judge Johnston over Free Soil rivals and questions the ability of Free Soil leaders to name a stronger candidate. It argues Johnston is a good Whig and Free Soiler, while urging Secretaries to avoid nepotism and act disinterestedly. The piece notes limited government offices and appeals to party loyalty.
The New York Tribune reports California will exceed other regions in gold output with less labor, driven by summer arrivals and the potential of large scale mining. Advancements in machinery and science may boost extraction, altering metal value and prompting economic activity despite possible depressions.
Telegrams from St Louis dated the 13th report four Whigs and one Benton Democrat elected to Congress. Darby Porter Miter Bowman win in districts one through four, Phelps Benton Democrat in district five. Legislature results show 60 Whigs, 32 Benton Democrats, 22 anti Benton Democrats. Net gain of four congressmen and one senator for Missouri.
Wasutreton notes rumors of McKennay resigning as Secretary of the Interior, while Washington reports Locofoco discord in Georgia over a gubernatorial candidate. Union men favor Cobb and fire-eaters back Cotquitt. Cabinet members are at posts and vow decisive action when removals occur.
Wennesway notes modest sales with 170 barrels on offer at 3.75 dollars while buyers resist beyond 3.70. Week's receipts total 4078 pounds export 2610 pounds plus two-day intake 1590 pounds export 200 pounds. Grain wheat in moderate demand at 1.0 to 1.2 dollars. corn 47 cents. oats 30 cents.
An advertisement extols Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as cleansing the skin of impurities and pimples. It promises healthy, smooth skin and blooming health, claiming to discharge infected matter and eradicate impurity. Sold by Titus Stark & Co. in Batavia.
In New Albany Iowa on the 21st, William Y. Christy wed Miss Hakeser, a Britain Leming formerly of the county. Also on the 21st, James M. Ene ar Cincinnati married Miss Mellissa Saarrer of Clermont County.
Died suddenly in Bethel on the 20th, person aged 18. Also reported near Benfaro on the 25th of cholera, someone named Sapap Bhalyda, associated with Charles Blair.
The text announces Charles B. Huber as the Free-noil candidate for Congress in the district. It mentions Clermont, SIMEON GOODWIN, and Mr. Eoenans Plesap in a legislative context and calls for public acknowledgment from voters.
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