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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1850
Page
2
Batavia Ohio publication urges all subscribers and advertisers to settle accounts by January 1 to effect a general settlement. Many subscribers owe one to three years, with emphasis on those over one year. Taxpayers will be in from across the county, and payments can be sent if not paid in person.
The first annual Message of President Fillmore appears in today's issue. It is reasonably long and, at a quick read, seems as expected. The Cincinnati Commercial calls it democratic, conservative, patriotic, honest, and open, noting it is not flawless but will elevate the author’s standing abroad and domestically by demanding respect and strengthening allies.
In Columbus the Senate and House failed to choose speakers on first ballots. Converse and Morse won on later votes, with Vinal Swift Scranton and Blair also named. Officers reflect three parties. observers doubt meaningful reform until the Governor’s message arrives.
Mr. Shadrach Lane of Union township was riding with his daughter-in-law and two grandchildren when Benjamin Whites driving a two-horse wagon struck the buggy. Lane and the woman and children were severely injured. Whites fled the scene and is said to be a feather peddler from New Hope Brown County. Authorities plan to pursue him.
Olive Branch Post Master James Simmons Jr is appointed to replace the resigned Bobin. The appointment is praised as an excellent choice for the Olive Branch county office.
Mr. Wilshire Salt of Tate Township sent a turnip over two feet in circumference and weighing about four pounds. It was not a drag turnip but a randomly selected largest specimen. The Batavia Lyceum license discussion will resume next Monday evening. Gy Bishop Hamline of the Methodist Church is reported in poor health and feared to be sinking.
The piece notes a congressional vote split in New York with Whigs 215,978 and Locofoco 209,789, yielding a Whig majority of 6,196. It references currency debates and a proposed experiment dispensing with metal currency. Also mentions the death of Cincinnati merchant Chloe Hattey Raver, a robbery at Layfield & Co. store, and Arista’s presidential victory in Mexico.
A Mississippi Valley tornado at Cape Girardeau Mo caused massive damage destroying churches convent telegraph masts and the steamer Saranac No 2. Dozens killed many injured and buildings leveled as the town lay in ruins with telegraph lines down and a cow carried aloft into a tree.
Reports detail a Saturday morning blaze at A. Lawrences distillery on Twenty first street in New York destroying 20000 bushels of barley with a loss of $50000. Also notes a Baltimore steamboat fire with heavy cargo and nine lives lost, and a large fire in Terne Havre destroying eleven buildings.
In Louisville last Saturday 7,950 hogs were slaughtered with 50,000 already driven to the point. Light net sold for 3.774 and heavy net for 3.90. Nelson county delivered 1,500 in pens at 2.75 gross and 1,200 on White River, Iowa at 3.50 8.60 net. Sales reached as high as 4 net. Bedford Iowa predicted heavy business with 10,000 15,000 packed at 3.25 3.50. Burlington Iowa prices ranged 2.25 2.80.
Wepyespay December 4 1850 Cincinnati market notes a material decline with unsettled trends. Sheep and cattle sales include 500 and 215 head at 3 dollars 85 cents, 317 head at 3 dollars 80 cents, 520 head today at 3 dollars 70 cents. weather unfavorable and demand weak. Flour sales numbered 140 barrels at 3.58, 100 at 3.61, 120 at 3.62, 170 and 200 at 3.60, 150 at 3.61. grain shows 00 bush oats from store 42c and 311 from river 38c.
A traveler’s journal recounts horrors on the overland route to California. It lists 1061 dead mules 4960 dead horses 3750 cattle and more than 900 graves. It estimates one million in abandoned goods and about 5000 deaths in the past season with extreme water prices observed.
The nine months ending October 10 show flour and meal imports at 512000 owts, double last year’s 245000, with consumption at 512000 owts versus 290000 previously. Cotton imports fall from 221100 last year to 415108. The report highlights strong flour intake and a slower cotton import pace.
The Senate convened at noon with numerous members present and a confirmed quorum. A two member committee was appointed to inform the House while resolutions set newspapers at four daily costs and meeting hours fixed at noon. A River and Harbor Bill to be taken up soon.
The president outlines guiding principles after a national tragedy, urging noninterference in other nations internal affairs while promoting moral conduct. He asserts the right of nations to choose their government and stresses acting toward others as we wish them to act toward us, upholding justice over power. He condemns revolutions and foreign wars initiated from the United States and calls for strict adherence to treaty obligations and national responsibilities.
The speaker stresses that government is bound to the will of the people, with powers limited to those expressly granted. He pledges to report on legislation, resist unconstitutional or hastily adopted acts, and avoid influencing Congress while ensuring laws are faithfully executed. The appointing power remains a sacred trust, with removals possible for malfeasance, and foreign relations are at peace amid growing commerce.
The government reports progress on a U S Britain canal treaty sealing ratifications and plans for free ports at each end. Negotiations with Nicaragua Mexico and Portugal proceed, with hopes for timely settlements on maritime limits railroad protection and Peruvian guano trade boosting commerce between nations. The Treasury outlines receipts and expenditures, debt reduction, and tariff rationale to boost domestic industry and revenue without new loans.
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