10 Jul 1846
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1846
Page
1
Printed and published weekly by A. M. Gest and L. D. Morris. Subscriptions cost one dollar and seventy five cents annually if paid in advance, two dollars if paid within the year, and two dollars fifty cents if paid after the year expires. CF advertisements inserted at the usual rates.
A colorful critique of bank warfare and monetary schemes unfolds as the Ohio Statesman reports financial schemes called Kelleys Swindling Shops failing, while warning the public that the Home Currency will crush them.
An outcry over a supposed Fireman's Insurance Company linked to Kelley’s Banking Law unsettles Cleveland. Editors report confusion on this failed insurer, its existence, and its impact on Merchants Bank and City Bank of Cleveland, while officials seek answers amid bank turmoil.
The Statesman claims an Cleveland Insurance Company suspended business days ago without stated cause. The writer argues the report is a manufactured panic by the paper and denies any banking activities under new law. Cleveland papers remain silent on the matter.
The Chillicothe Gazette reports Ross county shows a large rise in taxed personal property with 1846 figures far above 1844. It argues farmers pay half the horse and cattle levy while merchants, capitalists, and money lenders shoulder a greater share.
The Cin. Chronicle argues that the Florida War and anticipated Mexican War costs push the government toward massive deficits. It cites Treasury estimates, War Department expenditures, and steamboat transport sums, contrasting Polk's plans with Jefferson's Louisiana purchase and urging readers to question fiscal choices and expansion.
The piece defends Mr Bebb’s gallant service on the Reserve and critiques Gen Tod for avoiding open discussion. It cites strong opinions from the Farren Star and Zimes on Taylor’s Whig alignment and questions why Tod dodges public debate instead of facing Bebb.
The Republic argues the tax law proves just as supportable as critics claim it is harmful in falsehood. A Columbus letter quoted here cites personal property underassessment in big wards and a few wealthy taxpayers facing huge increases, while real estate owners pay less. It contends the tax law serves broader interests and dismisses the tax-killer label.
A crowd of about 395 enslaved people from the Roanoke estate led by executor Judge Lex left the Virginia settlement to seek freedom in a free state. The scene in town was singular and debated, following Randolph's contested will and long court proceedings.
The 1826 escape of Prince Louis Napoleon from Ham fortress drew wide attention as he disguised himself as a day laborer, shaved his beard, colored his hair, and carried a library shelf and bread while slipping past workers. He reached Ostend and then England where he received sympathy. Nearby item notes a 62 member volunteer march to Cincinnati, largely Whigs, amid wartime tensions.
A series of reflective aphorisms on life after death sorrow and joy. The author contrasts future life wings with prison of birth, notes sorrow strengthens affection and defines virtue, and praises light and shadow as paired lessons. The piece blends moral musings with simple neighborly acts like flowers and peas.
A New York Nation al Press report notes the marriage of Dr Judson to authoress Miss Chubbuck at Hamilton Madison county residence of the bride. They plan to depart for Burmah soon for his mission and she will write his late wife memoirs. The match is described as a love match with risks in the distant climate.
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