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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1850
Page
2
The Bounty Land and Pension Agency urges claimants to visit their office to obtain the required forms. Papers prepared there will be forwarded to Charles C. Tucker in Washington for proper handling before the Departments.
A public meeting of the Sons of Temperance is to be held at the Court-house in Batavia on Saturday evening the 23rd inst. The public is invited to attend. An advertisement by Mr. Brown promotes a fine stove with modern improvements and quality workmanship.
The record shows little noteworthy movement in Congress with expectations that no significant actions will occur until after the holidays. Observers anticipate further inaction through the season.
The State Senate awarded printing to Mr. Scott of the State Journal, replacing Medary who did not bid personally. The paper condemns Medary’s bid as inflated and protected by kinship, praising the Senate for choosing honesty and lower cost. Mr. Howard supported the claim that Medary’s bid was much lower or higher, noting the risks of the lowest bid.
Letters from Washington state express strong favorable sentiment for a Whitney driven transcontinental railroad. The plan would grant a 30 mile wide land strip along the route to raise funds, with tolls set by Congress to maintain operations. Projected rates include $20 per passenger across 2030 miles and low prices for corn and flour, aiming to export goods to China.
The State Journal reports a census footing up of forty nine counties with many new settlements. The aggregate reaches 2 007 267, up over 41 percent, a numerical gain of 288 915. Journal predicts total near 2 150 000 in the first half century of our existence.
Democratic editors across Ohio denounce Medary as selfish and un principled. Papers including the Cincinnati Enquirer and Chillicothe Advertiser call for firm stand, signaling party-wide rebuke. Warren County census shows population 25,668, up 2,497 in ten years. South Carolina Legislature instructs Charleston mariners not to consult the North Star.
Census survey shows county totals by township with white and colored populations, schooling stats, marriages, deaths and births. Totals include county population 80 463, churches 87, schools 966, and real estate values across townships.
The New York Tribune reports a secret organization in New York of Free Trade Importers and manufacturers backing Robert J. Walker of Mississippi as the Democratic candidate for President in 1852. Backers supposedly contributed over 200000 dollars with half payable on demand and the rest in six months, with potential to raise a million across Atlantic ports.
The President proclaims that Texas has accepted the terms of the last Congress act and that, with this acceptance, the act is now in full force and effect. Official information confirms the assent and the condition has been fulfilled.
The New York Tribune reports Texas debt may exceed prior estimates as older claims are uncovered and pressed. Texas securities sell for lower prices in Eastern markets after the ten million bill, suggesting speculators may have captured profits and future losses may fall on late purchasers.
A Columbus Journal report condemns delays in Senate printing, noting 18 000 copies of the Board of Agriculture report were printed late and left unused, costing the state postage and print expenses. It urges accountability, citing Medary’s alleged overlong deadlines and the Senate’s resistance to change. The piece ends by noting KR. B. Rhett’s election as U.S. Senator by a wide margin.
December sessions in the Ohio Legislature feature debates over printing contracts, charter repeal rights, and a state printer election. The Senate and House chair actions include approving German document printing, 4000–6000 copies of reports, and German and Welsh language print options. Adjournments follow extensive procedures.
The Statesman denounces General Randall for voting as he saw fit on Senate printing. Randall retorts the statements are wholly false. The paper's tactics and bias are described as personal and virulent against opponents, while praising supporters. It notes the South Carolina Legislature and local political dynamics.
In Columbus on December 20 1850 the Locofocos clashed over printing bids for the Senate and chose Charles Scott as printer. The Whigs allowed the opposition to delay, while bids showed Scott’s was not only lowest but saved thousands for the state. Local Hamiltones squabbled over democracy and railroad damages, with Zinn, Iliff, and Bennett debating internal improvements and the horn book. The House agenda moved slowly as talks on judges and fugitive law funds continued, and rumors swirled of a Locofoco senator race between Payne and Judge Whitman with Whigs watching.
The Senate contends over assigning printing rights to Medary with Local Foco and Free Soil factions clashing. A bid analysis shows ours as the lowest, while Sutliff aligns with Locofocos. Moves to close the matter face tricks and prolonged delay, amid calls to respect the lowest bid.
The steamer An lo Norman exploded on its trip to Sestal near Newawa causing extensive damage. About 75 to 100 people were killed wounded or missing, including Perry of the New Orleans Bulletin and Hon. Junius Beebe. Several others were seriously hurt or mortally wounded. Names and exact counts remain uncertain but figures hover near one hundred.
A Tennessee packet named Knoxville exploded as it began its voyage from New Orleans, causing widespread destruction and many fatalities. The Martha Washington, docked beside it, lost upper works and suffered crew deaths and injuries. Captain Irwin was among the injured. full details remain unavailable.
Krresuren Dec 20 The steamer Fashion No 2 on the Monongahela River exploded from a collapsed flue above the city. Killed were Joseph Carroll A Lig tle Isaac Peebles Jamesa Louderback W Gaskill A Peebles Jesse Gilliland Jesse Pettigreer Frd Gould and one cabin passenger. Several were scalded and removed to the city for treatment as the craft lay wrecked with all forward sections blown off.
The steamer South America bound for Cincinnati from New Onyzeans was burned about ninety miles above the city. It is believed twenty six persons perished or were drowned, including some United States soldiers for Texas. The boat and cargo were a total loss.
The Cherokee arrived from Chagres with San Francisco dates to the 15th alt and 36 passengers plus 1,680,000 in gold. The Genesee came from San Francisco to Panama. mails had not reached Chagres. Pacific not yet at Chagres on Dec 9. Philadelphia did arrive from New Orleans on the 9th and would sail next day full of passengers.
The entry port dialogue notes Congress will set collection in line with public wishes. Indian difficulties persist with minor skirmishes and few casualties. Cholera limited to some mining towns. Yuba mines yield $8-$10 per day. Sacramento fire wipes out several hotels. San Francisco markets show steady prices and ample money at 3.4 percent.
The report shows past-year receipts of 49 697 701 18 dollars with expenditures of 43 002 163 69 leaving a 6 605 541 49 balance. Estimated receipts for 1851 total 54 312 594 49 with 53 853 597 50 in expenditures leaving 159 906 99. For 1852 receipts are 47 259 996 99 and expenditures 48 124 993 18 creating a deficit of 865 996 10.
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