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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1849
Page
2
Clermont County Agricultural Society Meeting Notice
A Clermont County Agricultural Society meeting will be held in Batavia next Saturday. The society encourages a full attendance and invites members from all parts of the county to participate.
Cholera Cases Rise in Cincinnati Amid Health Board Update
The Board of Health reports from Tuesday noon last week to Tuesday noon this week show 51 cholera cases and 13 deaths. The latest update indicates a sharp increase with 23 new cases and 5 deaths since 2 pm yesterday, including four deaths in one Elm Street house above Grant and one death at the Cholera Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Board of Health
Elmst
Grant
Cholera Hospital
Cholera Cases Reported Across Cities
The Philadelphia Board of Health logs three fatal cholera cases on the 30th and notes a fatal Baltimore case after a day. New York shows rising cases, with thirty nine new infections and eleven deaths since yesterday noon. Boston records one death, while Norfolk reports forty two cases and four deaths for the week ending the 29th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cholera Deaths Lead St Louis Toll This Week
A St Louis dispatch reports seventy five deaths from cholera for the week ending yesterday and sixty nine deaths from other diseases, totaling one hundred forty four fatalities in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Public figures split over Wilmot Proviso in Ohio
The piece attacks a Democratic figure in Ohio for criticizing the Wilmot Proviso in Georgetown and then reversing stance, accusing him of opportunism. It accuses the Democratic Party of abandoning convictions to fit popularity and condemns public dishonesty and expediency over principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Democratic Standard
Wilmot
Congress
Brown County
Andes
Cass
Ohio
Seasonable Cattle Remedy From Turpentine Drench
An experienced farmer prescribes a drench of one tablespoonful turpentine in a pint of water as a certain cure for cattle disease blamed on overindulgence in green clover this season. He cites many successful trials.
Ripley Bee Enlarged Sheet Signals Prosperity
The Ripley Bee expands to a larger sheet and is praised as one of the largest and best country papers, seen as a sign of growing prosperity. A Bethlehem area resident reports fruit largely spared by frost, a sentiment echoed elsewhere in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Bee
President Taylor and the Duty to the People
The passage argues General Taylor should replace locofocos in federal offices with men of honesty and capacity who reflect the current majority party. It contends the President must govern for the people, not as a party figure, to honor pledges and administer with integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Polk
General Taylor
Alexander Campbell and Emancipation in Kentucky
The May Millennial Harbinger article praises Alexander Campbell’s stance for liberty and urges Kentucky to elect delegates who will support ending slavery. It warns the current viva voce voting system hinders reform and calls for courage to vote for abolition despite threats and social stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Campbell
The
Republic
Kentucky
Friends of Freedom
Oxro Laws show broad reach through compact republications
The Lebanon Star notes a general act recorded last winter totaling 57 octavo pages. It argues that compiling laws in a single issue spreads legislative enactments cheaply and quickly to a wider audience than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxro
Lebanon Star
Republic
Pirate era silver coins found on Andros Island Bahamas
The New York Journal of Commerce reports several hammered silver coins secreted on Andros Island. Supposedly buried by pirates, the coins bear Spanish marks with illegible dates, one showing 1316 or 1318. Some coins are full weight for a dollar or half a dollar, and the metal is pure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Newspaper Patronage Echoes in Every Community
The passage comments on a common reader who never subscribes yet borrows the paper from a neighbor. He dislikes the editor and politics, reads at home by the fire, finds fault, but occasionally keeps a issue, saving a half dime and requesting a copy.
Appointment of 7Sexeca W Exy as Receiver of Public Moneys
7Sexeca W. Exy Esq editor of the Scioto Gazette has been named Receiver of Public Moneys at Chillicothe. The notice hints he could hold a more responsible post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Exy
Sterling Whig
Scioto Gazette
Chillicothe
Fire destroys Barney & Waring’s Cleveland warehouse
A blaze consumed the Cleveland warehouse of Barney & Waring. It held 10 000 bushels of Wheat and 5 000 bushels of Corn before being leveled on the first of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney & Waring
Cleveland
Quickest Yet Hibernia Seaman Short Route Sets Record
The steamer Hibernia completed its New York to Liverpool voyage in nine days, achieving a new speed record for the route and drawing attention from maritime circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Body of well dressed man found in Ohio River near Pratt's Landing
A well dressed young man was found dead in the Ohio River near Pratt's Landing on Monday morning. His initials appeared as L. E. T. and he had about $50 in his pocket. Mrs. Partington asks whether the New Orleans crevasse resembles cholera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Pratt’s Landing
Cin. Com
Flood in New Orleans advances as crevasse repair hoped
The New Orleans flood report notes water four feet above Lake Pontchartrain surface due to the Metaire Ridge blockage. Crevasse breaches at Tunis and the rear of the city threaten streets, with boats needed for passage and bridges washed away. Crevasse Sauve reports two feet fall at the breach mouth but no quick stop expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Lake Ponchartrain
Metaire
Shallcross
Louisville
St. Charles
New Orleans Picayune
Grant
Tunis
Phillippa Street
Baronne Street
Sixth Ward
Emigration Surge on the Plains Triggers Relief Talks
A letter from A G Law rence of Fort Leavenworth reports vast plains emigration with over 50,000 animals on the routes from St Joseph to Independence. He warns of extreme distress and predicts more deaths on the road to California than in Mexico's war, prompting official relief recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Lawrence
Fort Leavenworth
Independence
St. Joseph
Summer
California
Mexico
Cleve and
Herald
Cypress Hill Cemetery rail funeral service described
A New York paper reports Cypress Hill Cemetery advertises a nearby railroad with a special black funeral train. The service promises bodies and mourners can be whisked from Brooklyn to the burial site in fifteen minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cypress Hill Cemetery
New York
Brooklyn
Ramsay’s rise from journeyman carpenter to governor
The text notes Mr. Ramsay, recently named Governor of the Territory of Minesota, moved from a carpenter's trade to law, studied diligently, and advanced from Legislature to Congress before attaining governorship. It presents his ascent as a model for young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Minesota
Congress
Fire destroys factory on Main Street in Louisville
Fire at the Bagging and Rope Factory of Thos. Farman & Co. on Main Street in Louisville destroyed the plant today. Loss estimated at 15,000 dollars with 20,000 dollars insured. Cause attributed to friction in machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Thos. Farman & Co
Main St
Virginia Brut Law of 1661 Ducked Slanderous Wives
A Virginia Grand Assembly act from 1661 provides punishment for wives who slander neighbors. After damages are set, the woman is to be ducked, with repeated duckings for larger tobacco damages. if damages exceed five hundred pounds of tobacco, the husband may be forced to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Assembly of
Virginia
James Cutie
Explosion Destroys House of Two Great Falls Men
The Great Falls property of John S. Haines Jr and John B Wood was blown up with gunpowder on Friday night. No lives were lost though house and furniture were wrecked after previous license law violations. A public meeting addressed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Haines, Jr
John B. Wood
Great Falls
N. H
Balt. Sun
Clash Over State Bargain Splits Brown County Politics
Brown county hosts a controversial meeting of Democrats defending their Columbus bargain with Free Soilers. James H. Smith and Norris push the union while admitting flaws and threats of violence. The Brown County Standard calls the affair a political death for several participants and criticizes the disunion rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Free Soilers
Brown County
James H. Smith
Columbus
Democratic Standard
Georgetown
Ile
Hamilton County
State House
Pugh and Pierce
Messrs. Townshend
Morse
Sgil
Mr. S
Chase
Allen
Giddings
Mr. Smith
Fraite
Norris
Clermont
Mr.Smith
Mr. Norris
Messrs. Smith and
Evans
Brown Coun
Democratic Party
Ohio
Smith
District of Columbia
Wilmot
Cass
Nicholson
Townshend
Standard
Abolition Brethren
Indian raid reaches Texas frontier at Palo Alto
News from the Globe at Galveston reports Palo Alto attacked by a large band of Comanche Indians. Brownsville authorities request troops from Gen Albalos at Matamoros. the Texan commander withholds authorization. Marauders seize a stage line, capture wagons, and take prisoners including women and children. Vast property losses and killings cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Brasos Santiago
Galveston
Brownsville
Palo Alto
Point Isabel
Fort Brown
Albalos
Matamoros
Texan Department
News from the Sandwich Islands and California Gold
From the Sandwich Islands, reports note brisk intercouse with California. Two vessels from San Francisco arrive at Honolulu in 12 days, carrying substantial gold dust and claiming larger finds. Measles devastates islanders with 17 of 80 villagers in one district dying. Whale ships reach port. 20 vessels sail for California after gold discovery. Boston Traveller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich Islands
Sandwich Island
California
Honolulu
San Francisco
Hilo
Boston Traveller
The Convention Vote of 1819 Rejected by State
The 1819 proposal to call a Constitutional Convention failed by 32 328 votes with 29 315 against. Nine Democratic counties opposed, while Ashtabula Clinton Cuyahoga Geauga and Portage supported. Reform of the Judiciary and cutting salaries and expenses were cited as motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Butler
Clermont
Columbiana
Coshocton
Hamilton
Knox
Monroe
Richland
Ashtabula
Clinton
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Portage
Cin. Gaz
Argo Ferry Boiler Burst Kills Builder Faces Death Injuries
The Argo ferry boat burst its boiler as it left the dock on Thursday afternoon. Builder Mr. Foster was instantly killed. Engineer Mr. Towens suffered severe injuries with faint hopes for his recovery. The accident occurred at the dockside near Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borer
Detroit
Argo
Foster
Towens
New Isthmus Route Found With Harbor for 300 Sail
A new route across the Isthmus is found offering eight miles of land carriage on a good road. A splendid harbor on this side can hold 300 ships and is accessible in all wind conditions. The plan includes placing the railroad terminus at this location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passace
Isthmus
Atlantic
Pacific Oceans
Columbus Establishes 75 Acre Cemetery Enclosure
The people of Columbus have created a new 75 acre cemetery. They plan to beautify the area by adding to the landscape rather than cutting down trees, aiming to preserve natural wealth while enlarging burial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Arrival of the Niagara Brings Europe News to New York
The Niagara arrived Friday with a week old European report. Prices in Europe were generally lower as provisions were plentiful. France held elections May 13 with 9 Socialists and 19 Moderates elected. Paris stock exchange noted a large socialist presence. Ireland remained quiet. Hungary and Italy showed fighting and political tension. Denmark accepted mediation. Germany saw disturbances. Duffey's trial reportedly abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Paris
Oudinott
Wertenberg
Rome
Gevitia Vecchia
Frankfort
Ireland
Lord John Russell
Duffey
Montreal prorogation noted with 600 British crowd
The Canadian Parliament was prorogued by Gen Rowan with the Governor General absent. About 600 onlookers, all of British origin, cheered the General as bills were assented to, including incorporation of a company to connect the St. Lawrence with Lake Champlain, aiding interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Rowan
Iurrah
St. Lawrence
Lake Champlain
Wreck Motherhood Mistakenly Swaps Infants Aboard Ship
An eyewitness report describes two mothers on a sinking vessel grabbing what they believed were their own infants. In panic they leaped overboard, each saved the other’s child while one woman believed she carried her own. Both mothers survived after rescue.
Death of Salisbury man in Ontario iron works fall
DP Mr Extsua Lez formerly of Salisbury Connecticut was killed instantly by a fall from scaffolding at Clinton Iron Works Ontario New York on April 13. He had served months as superintendent and left a grieving family in Salisbury. News note from the New York Tribune requesting southern and western papers to copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extsua Lez
Salisbury
Conn
Clinton Iron Works
Ontario
N. Y
Ife
California gold deposits flood the mint amid large returns
Deposits of California scales and lumps and foreign gold coin arrive daily at the mint. A large portion is recirculated as four thousand dollars worth of gold dollars. Norfolk, reached this city yesterday by Adams and God’s Express. Phil. Penn., Wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Norfolk
Adams & God’s Express
Phil. Penn
France and England Public Debt Figures
National debts rise with France reported at about 1500 million dollars and England at 4000 million dollars as of the latest figures.
Rat Bite Disturbs Louisville Sleeper
A Louisville young woman was awakened by a ferocious rat that bit her cheek while she slept. The incident highlights a surprising nocturnal intrusion by a bold rat in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
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Im Gils County
Mercial
Bee
Bill Allen
Mr. Chase
Gen. Cass
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France
England
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