23 Jan 1846
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1846
Page
1
An early 19th century notice outlines subscription terms for a weekly publication. Rates are one dollar seventy five cents annually if prepaid, two dollars if paid within the year, and two dollars fifty cents if not paid until year end. It notes advertisements are inserted at the usual rate.
EDW D F W ELLIS declares he holds an indefinite Special School Examiner appointment and disputes John Hill’s claim that no Town ship School Examiners exist. He insists he will continue to issue certificates until formally notified of removal.
A Clermont County letter to the Ohio Sun questions whether Township School Examiners can legally continue to issue certificates after the appointing County Board’s term ends. It argues a possible misreading of prior notices and calls for a decision on the continuity of the County Board and the legality of certificates issued under extending terms.
The excerpt discusses subject verb agreement with singular or plural nouns and cites an adage about glass houses. It mentions Mr. Q’s language about receiving orders from the County Board over a year ago and includes a dated reference January 16, 1846.
The report covers the eighth year of the Blind Institute for the Education of the Blind, noting receipts of 10,414.40 and expenses of 9,463.83 with a 950.56 balance. It highlights successful instruction, the lone death of Ezra Freet, 68 pupils currently, 16 admissions since last report, and a peak of 72. The oculist Dr. Howard is praised, workshop finances show profit, and the female department reports 284.04 in sales with 55.85 profit. The piece advocates broader education funding and notes varied policies on age of entry across similar institutions.
The report urges teachers to adopt oral and mental instruction, praising the blind students' quick learning when treated kindly. It criticizes fixed, voiceless disciplining and long, unventilated school days, calling the school a prison and urging natural and moral reform. It notes Chapin's Europe visit and promises a supplementary report with findings.
The Columbus correspondent reports the state House advanced a bill to regulate limited partnerships for mercantile manufacturing and other nonbanking activities. It creates general and special partners with liability rules, requires a certificate and six weeks newspaper notice, and faced vigorous debate over democratic principles and protections for investors.
The bill's passage came with 52 yeas and 15 nays at four o'clock, while the day stretched long as the locofocos wasted time.
A Washington dispatch dated January 2 1846 publishes David Tod’s letter to Ohio Democrats declining a convention seat. He endorses U S title to Oregon, condemns British claims, urges national honor, and argues against tariff burdens on farmers. He critiques Whig banking policies and defends the Independent Treasury. He urges Ohio Democrats to back Polk era finance reforms.
The writing argues for strong measures to curb corporate privileges and calls for a state constitutional convention to limit debt and taxation. It urges direct popular selection of public officers, judicial reforms to reduce delays, and accountability, while pledging to support the Democratic cause with unwavering resolve.
The 8th Locofoco convention adopts resolutions asserting United States sovereignty over Oregon Territory from the Rockies to the Pacific and opposing any cession. It urges ending relations with Great Britain, praises William Allen, Hopes in banking currency reform, condemns paper money, favors gold and silver, and endorses a revenue tariff. A committee to publish copies is named.
Reports describe severe night frosts in valleys and milder hilltops, killing young hickory leaves and sparking advice on fruit tree placements. South Carolina drought drives emigration from Spartanburg. crops fail with only a fraction of provision met. Mesmerism scandal follows. Bishop Soule condemns it while observers mock the movement. Coastal conditions show supply strain and rising timber costs amid tent life and steamboat expansion. A North Carolina judge links three bows to engagement risk and breach of promise claims.
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