24 Feb 1844
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1844
Page
1
A weekly publication note credits A. M. Gest as the publisher and printer. The line identifies the periodical’s official origin and ownership within its masthead.
The Cincinnati Atlas quotes an eloquent homage to Henry Clay. The verse calls him a firm, undaunted statesman whose memory endures through toil and neglect. It envisions a triumph arch bearing his name as citizens march with pride and unity.
Daniel Webster replies to 200 New Hampshire citizens requesting his name for president. He cautions the nation on constitutional limits and warns against pursuing personal or partisan aims weakening the United States government. The letter emphasizes wise administration and pure patriotism to safeguard the Constitution and the union.
Daniel Webster addresses New Hampshire leaders on the balance of federal and state powers, urging prudence and impartiality. He cautions against extreme views, expresses willingness to serve if chosen by the people, and urges supporters to align with national interests and constitutional integrity.
A dated editorial argues wealth comes from steady industry not shortcuts. It laments political corruption and urges youths to train in business while business leaders focus on one core field. It notes rapid West growth and calls for restraint, with a note that 70+ House members pledge total abstinence.
Ohio General Assembly passes a measure to restore the Bank of Wooster’s rights under its charter from March 1, 1844 to June 1, 1850, requiring stockholders to assent to liability, sets director counts, strengthens loan limits, outlines embezzlement penalties, and ties related banks La Fayette Cincinnati and Bank of Xenia to similar terms.
The amendment by Mr. Wakte of Licking to apportion Ohio representation lays out Senate seats and multiple Representatives across counties. It assigns Senator and Representative terms to Ashtabula Lake Trumbull Portage Geauga Cuyahoga Summit Medina Lorain Huron Erie Sandusky Ottawa Wood Lucae Richland Wayne Holmes Stark Columbiana Carroll Tuscarawas Jefferson Harrison Belmont Monroe Knox Coshocton Licking Muskingum Guernsey Morgan Fairfield Perry Washington Athens Meigs Gallia Jackson Hocking Adams Pike Scioto Lawrence Brown Clermont Hamilton and others with staggered election years.
The document details how representatives and senators are allocated to Ohio counties by year, with specific counties listed for each seat. It also describes striking out a section and replacing it with a rule for joint elections, plus instructions on where to transmit senator vote abstracts to clerks in Ashtabula Geauga Portage Cuyahoga.
The case in the U S Supreme Court tests the two million dollar bequest in Stephen Girard's will to Philadelphia for a college for poor white male orphans. Heirs at law oppose via Mr Jones while Philadelphia's lawyers Sergent Binney and Webster prepare final arguments. Additional notes review objections over beneficiary uncertainty corporate authority and potential conflict with Pennsylvania law and religious liberty. An unrelated stat line records French conquest gains since 1880 with counts of tribes and livestock.
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