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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1850
Page
2
Reports from Key West describe Lorez and Lopez's Cuban expedition as misinformed and unwelcome. The invaders faced fierce resistance, with natives and emigrants opposing them. prisoners were freed, and a brief engagement with 12 killed or wounded occurred before retreating to the United States.
A Havana letter reports convicts freed at Cardenas refused to join Lopez, aiding a hastened departure as locals gathered in hostility. Lopez held Cardenas for about sixteen hours before Mantanzas reinforcements arrived, sparking fierce fighting. Thirty expeditionists and up to 150 Spaniards were killed or wounded. The Creole, pursued by the Pizarro, reached Key West with Lt. Jones wounded. Battles ended when a white flag appeared, but later firing near the Governor’s house prompted a house set ablaze and surrender by the governor and 100 staff in the Creole.
A Charleston Courier letter from 15 May describes the Cuban expedition with three to five thousand men, Kentucky Tennessee and Mississippi volunteers, commissions signed by Gen Lopez, bonds for officers, and no pay until a new government is established. They carry muskets revolvers bowie knives and are said to be strong and determined. A former Mexican war officer serves as lieutenant colonel. The account notes bold boarding of a ship and a potential ten thousand reinforcements under Gen Quitman if the first landing succeeds.
A letter from J. B. Frazer of Williamsburgh, dated April 28 1850, recounts travel from Cincinnati to Panama and onward to Chagres and Gorgona. He condemns the Fanny steamer for poor fare and sea worthiness, notes costs along the route, and describes scenic river views and dangers, with prices for cabin and steerage passages to San Francisco. Frazer also mentions resort costs, road fees, and a walking 12 hour trek across the Isthmus.
A steamer near Saint Louis collapsed two flues at Quarantine killing about twenty five and injuring around forty. Many victims were passengers with nine bodies buried and others washed overboard. Names include Christian Hall John Williams Peter Stoker Harriet Smith John Smith Margaret Corles Michael Carpenter John Lear and Mrs Oberdine and child. The cause remains unknown and the boat was newly built. The total dead and drownings may reach thirty.
The report covers legislative and constitutional debates with Stanbery Ranney Archbold and Hitchcock among speakers. Key topics include exchange of stock for debt payoff, biennial sessions, retroactive laws, and a proposed board of selectmen versus county commissioners.
The Executive Department committee reports a constitutional plan establishing a two year Governor with a $2,500 salary and a Lieutenant Governor to serve two years. Governors would sign or return laws with reasons for disapproval, and laws passed over objections require a majority after reconsideration. The Lieutenant Governor would preside in the Senate and act as Governor if vacancy occurs, with salary specified.
Reports describe California gold prospects as highly profitable for some and ruinous for others as shipments reach forty million dollars with only fourteen million in gold received. Mines on multiple rivers yield 10 to 20 dollars daily, pockets of gold found, and large yields from new placers near Sonora. Mentioned are arbitration cases, public appointments in San Francisco, a Chinese procession, and California government expenses projected for 1850.
A Urgent editorial view argues California could become a free sovereign state if Congress opposes admission. The piece asserts the people are the true power and warns against forced alternatives while noting 62 223 arrivals in 1849 1850 with 50 571 Americans and 11 652 foreigners. It cites city finances San Francisco shipments and new developments including a Merchants Exchange hotel and growing towns. It also mentions a San Jose mineral spring a $10 000 side horse race a Stockton duel and a bear attack victim in Bellevue Ohio.
Advices from Council Bluffs note emigration toward Salt Lake with 100 wagons and 600 to 800 men in the first Mormon train. Reports of smallpox and cholera alarm frontier towns though many emigrants’ tales are doubted. Grass and water are scarce along the route.
A visitor to the condemned man reports strong hopes for a governor granted full pardon in Massachusetts. The observer recalls Webster as cheerful and pleasant despite his grim situation and the severity of his post.
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