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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1850
Page
3
Batavia Ohio paper notes obligations to officials for reports and documents and calls readers to attorney Charles C Tucker in Washington City. It announces arrangements to prepare and forward bounty land or pension claims through Mr Tucker and ensure submission before the departments.
A tour of the Apollo Rooms reveals Cincinnati artist Mr Hawkins, famed for portraits. he won a state fair premium for best single portrait and his solograph method also earned an award. His gallery is a city standout not to be missed.
County Treasurer reported receipts surpassing three thousand seven hundred dollars as taxpayers crowded the office on Tuesday. Four or five receivers worked steadily throughout the day to process payments and keep up with the demand.
Mr. John Hawkins, a teamster in the employ of Mr. L. C. Moore, sustained a severe arm injury days ago from a gun burst while overloading to shoot a wild turkey. No bone was broken, but flesh was badly lacerated. The turkey escaped unharmed.
A Vermont act effectively nullifies the Fugitive Slave Law by allowing appeals from U S commissioners to state courts, issuing habeas corpus, trial by jury, and directing the state attorney to secure acquittals where lawful. Executives and judges must notify the county attorney immediately of any intended arrest.
For the year ending June 30, imports into the United States totaled 182 588 782 dollars and exports 134 3875 726 dollars, leaving a trade shortfall of 48 213 056 while specie imports and exports show a secondary gap. The piece urges prudent political economy and notes the Patent Office report: 1445 patent applications, 1076 issues, 595 caveats, with receipts 80 752 and expenses 77 796 leaving 3 036 in Patent Fund.
The Sacramento Transcript lists elected California legislators. Senate Democrats nine and Whigs seven for a Democratic majority of two. Assembly Democrats eighteen, Whigs fourteen with one Independent and three Doubtful, Democratic plurality four. On joint ballot Democrats twenty seven, Whigs twenty one with four Independents and Democratic alignment.
A National Intelligencer letter from Hilliard of Alabama urges Union loyalty, tariff restraint, lighter taxes, broader railroads, and direct Southern trade while opposing disunion. The Cincinnati Enquirer criticizes Democrats for electing Morse Speaker, urging sober reflection on Columbus politics and party loyalty.
The representative elect from New Mexico Mr Wesserney and Senator Major Weightman press admission of New Mexico in the present session on the free line with the Free Proviso. The Scioto Gazette recalls Peter Zinn, a gifted Columbus representative from Hamilton county, as a former roller-boy for the writer.
The Ohio Eagle and O. S. Journal cite aspirants for Mr Ewing's seat with Vaughan touting Freesoil ties and seeking backing from Democrats to win the Senate. Protests accuse selling to abolitionism, while Morse & Co. allegedly aim to place Giddings instead of Vaughan as part of a broader deal.
A lengthy report on Curren cy banking in Ohio drew little opposition as the majority moved to lay it on the table. The Scioto Gazette notes a conservative minority and calls for action against stifling industry. The cargo disaster of the Melodeon near Plaquemine reports a sinking, with two missing and one vessel damaged, while Barnum hints at Lind concerts in Cincinnati in March.
Kingston Jamaica reports a deadly cholera outbreak across the island with 5000 deaths in Kingston and similar tolls in Port Royal. St Thomas Parish records 348 deaths while Barbadoes reports the disease emerging. Also notes Oregon Spectator urging farmers to sow wheat and potatoes amid crop prices and immigration forecasts, plus a Halifax fire and a Massachusetts Senate vacancy issue.
The Ohio Statesman and State Journal feud over private business and printing practices. The Statesman defends its independence, criticizes reliance on state jobs, and contrasts its finances with the rival. The piece notes immigrant arrivals in New York, a Liverpool ship with 960 steerage passengers, and Congress party dynamics.
Wenpres Bay reports a dull flour market with only 400 barrels sold at 3 75, generally not realized. Grains show corn 35-40c, oats 40c, wheat 70-75c, barley 65-70c. Hogs trading active with 703 head at 4 12, 520 at 4 15, 640 at 4 12, others 4 05 to 4 00. Provisions quiet with ham 64c, 6c, shoulders 3 c, lard 7c. pork inquiries at 10 50, holders higher.
On Sunday evening last, Rev John W Fowble united Cyrus Fairriet and Mary B Pease of Amelia. Also on Sunday the 8th Rev M G Purkiser joined Samuel L Pottaro of Laurel to Louisa Manta Agno near Laurel, and Samuel Muroney to Julia JA Petraro of Laurel later that evening.
Mr J W Carman will deliver a music lecture at the Presbyterian Church this Thursday evening and sing several new and popular secular and sacred pieces. The public is invited to attend. Batavia, December 19, 1850.
The subscriber offers to pay the highest market price in money for wheat rye and corn delivered at Milford Mills. MNO Kugler Milford December 19, 1850.
By order of the Clermont county Court of Common Pleas I offer eight and seven lots on East Front and High streets, plus additional parcels in Lytle’s subdivision and adjacent ground in Cincinnati, to be sold January 23 1851. A second sale in New Richmond includes lots 87 166 171 172 173 174 with staged payments over three years. Sale starts 11 o’clock a m both days. R W Clarke Trustee. 4ots Dec 19 1850.
The undersigned attorney and general-agent in Washington offers aid in obtaining Bounty Lands and Pensions for eligible war veterans. Located at the seat of government, he has access to War Office registers to expedite claims, with options for warrants, patents, taxes, and related legal work. Charles C. Tucker, Box 167 P.O., Washington, D.C. Dec. 19.
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