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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1850
Page
2
The Clermont Courier announces a rate reduction effective January following year with prices of 1.50 in advance 1.75 if paid within year and 2.00 after year ends. It urges advance payment, acknowledges arrears, and offers 1.75 for old accounts until January 4. It promises future improvements and asks subscribers to settle promptly.
Iowa correspondent issues a correction for several typos in a letter printed November 14. The key change fixes a sentence about Fairfield reading considerably less than a score of years since instead of almost impossible to realize that considerably less than a year since. Other errors are considered less important and will be reviewed by readers.
In the Senate last Saturday Mr How ard moved to instruct the standing committee on Agriculture to study reviving the geological survey of the state. The resolution passed and supporters note its earlier suspension drew criticism. Also on Saturday Mr Howard introduced a bill to incorporate the Indian Creek and Point Isabel Turnpike Company. In the House on Monday Mr Smith proposed amending the Milford Edenton and Woodville Turnpike Road Company charter.
A bill repealing the Homestead Exemption law was ordered to a third reading in the House on Monday. Observers expect its passage in the House and then in the Senate, with high likelihood it will become law.
The Columbus Journal urges a meeting to form a Legislative Temperance Society signed by thirty three legislators including Senator Howard. The Ohio State Journal notes its recent enlargement and strong reading matter and comments on Whigs backing. The Eastern Telegraph reports Washington dispatches delayed by an outage.
Official returns from the late election show Governor Wood trailing Johnston by 11 988 votes and not holding a majority of all votes. Miller leads Conover for Board of Public Works by 12 371, as Seeley trails. inaugurates today, with address to follow. Also notes debates on adjournment and a prayer-resolution for city clerics, including colored ministers.
The annual Message of the Governor to the Legislature praises finances and institutions, notes a reduced public debt since 1845, and reports $750,000 held by Fund Commissioners. It supports an additional Lunatic Asylum, commends President Taylor, and endorses temperate views on the Fugitive Slave Law with possible modifications.
The third annual meeting of the Ohio State Teachers Association will be held in Columbus on December 25 and 26. Educational Societies and Teachers Institutes are invited to send delegates, and members and friends of education are urged to attend. An interesting and profitable meeting is expected.
A Frenchman named Charles Uonneur who ran a toy shop in Detroit was murdered last night. He was found with his throat cut and his skull split by a dull axe, and the assailant looted ten to fifteen hundred dollars and several gold watches.
Ohio Senate and House journals show brief sessions with limited action. December 6 and 9 report recesses and routine debates on printing bids. December 7 and 10 noteGovernor election counts and a bill to repeal the Home stead Exemption law. Governor Wood arrives in Columbus.
The Select Committee reports a resolution to require the Secretary of State to report census returns to the convention, desks for reporters are provided, and banking and currency matters proceed. A capital punishment discussion stalls after partisan divides, with a petition to expel drunken legislators and a delayed vote. The finance committee debates poll taxes and uniform taxation provisions.
The report outlines regulations to secure just valuation of property and exempts school houses cemeteries and religious grounds from taxation within set limits. It calls for taxing money invested in state and US bonds similarly to interest income. Amendments were voted down and the convention adjourned without finalizing these sections.
The Press and people laud President Fillmore's message for its high tone and clear presentation of the nation's condition. It is praised for presenting recommendations to Congress and for placing the President above party and sectional interests.
The Ohio Cultivator announces a new volume begins January 1 and praises Mr. Bateham for promoting farming and horticulture in Ohio. It urges farmers and editors to support the publication and form clubs across the state.
Later from California, The Georgia brings San Francisco dates to November 1. The Sagamore burst its boiler near San Francisco killing all officers and many passengers. Panama arrives with 280 passengers and 2.5 million dollars in gold dust. Cholera aboard a Sacramento schooner spread consternation in San Francisco. The Empire City arrives with 2.5 million in gold and 430 passengers, reporting Jamaica cholera ravages.
Augusta Maine December 4 fire at the hospital for the insane destroys half the building. Up to twelve inmates may have perished with 125 residents inside. Keepers ignored early alarms, believing cries were normal. By 12 o’clock fire believed suppressed though danger lingered.
The Chillicothe Advertiser blasts Columbus politics as Democrats trade with Freesoilers. The piece condemns House actions, cites Medary support, and warns of continued huckstering in the Legislature. It notes departures from party lines, and highlights official reports from Washington on interior affairs and post service.
The Governor delivers a year end summary noting sound finances, rising prosperity, and continued public health gains. He details receipts and expenditures for the year ending Nov 15 1850 and outlines debt reductions, new stock issues, and surplus funds available for debt service. He cites premiums from new stock and a drop in foreign debt from Jan 1850 to Jan 1851.
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