21 Jul 1838
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1838
Page
1
The piece discusses editorial stance and criticism of a chief magistrate, questions about integrity and capacity, and notes publication frequency and price terms for the Madisonian. It mentions cross-state financial dealings and the subscription rate of five dollars per year with advance payment.
The Madisonian warns that mob violence and Lynch law threaten the Union and social compact. It cites Justice McKinley’s Mobile ruling denying cross state corporate debts and predicts retaliation and financial ruin if upheld.
The Juniata surged beyond banks on the morning of the 19th, flooding Hollidaysburg and Guysburg. Homes and stores were wrecked, residents evacuated to upper floors, and several families faced peril with casualties. The flood peaked around 6 am, rose 14 feet, then subsided as towns drained.
The article extols regular advertising as a key to success in trade and public favor. It argues that repeated notices attract country buyers, build trust, and signal industrious, fair dealing. A humorous Irishman tale closes with a canal freight anecdote and mention of Mrs Wirt’s floral dictionary in Baltimore.
County auditors plan a broad educational tour with Superintendent McGuffrey aiding. A homily from Evenings at Home recounts diverse worshippers uniting to aid a sick man, illustrating communal aid beyond doctrine.
Reports of a steamboat named io collapsing a flue five miles above St Louis with a severely injured second steward and five deck children scorched. a thirteen year old boy died after injuries. The Corinthian sank near Louisville with 2500 barrels of flour lost. Paris dispatches discuss a planned Vera Cruz bombardment by French forces, Santa Anna’s defense, and looming yellow fever. A Sunday School Union library plan is highlighted, featuring 121 slim volumes in a portable case, and the Earl of Durham’s Montreal reception draws praise.
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