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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1850
Page
2
Public notices announce governor candidate William Johnston of Bamil tur Gourtt and board of public works candidate Alexander G Conover of Auglaize County. The paper thanks Hon. F. D. Monnis for documents and Mr. Graham of Graham's Magazine for an engraving.
The new Methodist meeting-house at Neville will be dedicated to Divine worship on Sunday the 23d inst. The dedicatory services will be conducted by Rev. Jons F. Wearent of Cincinnati. The public are invited to attend.
Clermont county publishes the annual receipts and expenditures for the just closed financial year. The exhibit has been carried in county papers, but was withheld from readers outside the other paper after the Auditor’s election. Mr. Smith renews the custom, anticipated to reflect well on his fiscal stewardship.
The 1850 census law declares Deputy Marshals appointed to oversee districts. Clermont is split into two zones under the 20 000 inhabitant rule. Batavia Williamsburg Tate Franklin Washington Monroe Ohio Union make up the first district with 1840 population 16253 and likely reaches 20000. The second district covers Miami Goshen Stonelick Wayne and Jackson with 1840 population 6849 and William Ulrey of Stonelick named as Deputy Marshal.
The Nashville Convention session draws scant attention as Southern people largely reject its sectional appeals. The Louisville Journal notes four fifths of Southerners oppose the effort and refuse participation. Kentucky is urged not to accept treasonous language attributed to some delegates.
The fair will take place September 12 and 18 with tents and large buildings planned to host the event. Premiums will be awarded and prizes delivered by Thomas Corwin as promised. The American Mail Steamship line serves Liverpool with a voyage taking ten days and four hours.
In the Senate on the fifth, Seward moved to insert the Wilmot Proviso against slavery in Utah and New Mexico. The amendment was rejected 23 to 33 with listed supporters and opponents, all names counted among yeas and nays.
The Ohio State Journal urges readers to order the Extra edition printing debates from the Convention. Priced at one dollar, sent to Scott and Bascom in Columbus, it promises the best edition on good paper with new type. Back numbers are available. ten issues already issued with rapid supply for new subscribers.
In Cincinnati last week Judge Johnston’s remarks were followed by acclamation of resolutions praising William Johnston as a capable Whig and progressive Democrat favored by labor, pledging lively statewide support until after the second Tuesday in October and urging all Whigs to vote and campaign vigorously.
The July issue offers 72 pages of literary works by Bryant Whipple Lowell Simms and others, plus a Jenny Lind steel engraving, Paris fashion color plates, a portrait of the Editor, a color title page, and varied designs. Price three dollars. specimens available at the Philadelphia office.
Flour and Grain sales show limited activity with a 1000 bushel lot of grain traded at 5 30 and 2000 bushels of corn at 5 20 in bulk. Provisions include 35 hh a country salted pack and 100 tierces of cured hams at 6 with 200 kege No 1 at 70.
Firemen from Western and Washington Hose Companies clashed along Western Row and John Street in Cincinnati. The two-hour riot involved Boulder stones, clubs, and pistol fire with many injuries on both sides, though no mortal wounds reported. Observers noted persistent threats and lingering anger after the engagement.
The Pacific steamer Cherokee arrived New York with 120 passengers and 1,552,000 dollars in gold. Panama riot details follow our telegraph report, with several fatalities. Counsel A B Corwine and the Governor aided to quell the riot. California news notes improved San Francisco business and renewed mining operations. California statehood talk grows. San Francisco hosts a large meeting urging support for state authorities. Resolutions by John B Weller committee express stance against Congress blocking participation in federal laws. Announcements promise new rich deposits though details not yet received.
Charveston June 6 The schooner Merchant arrives with Havana news to June 30. The Saranack reached Havana June 28 with dispatches to the Spanish authorities and Gen Campbell US Consul. Havana reports the Saranack ordered to aid Cuba in suppressing any armed expedition from the States. Albany and Germantown in Havana heard a Spanish warship would join the Cuban expedition. Spaniards seized five prisoners after an interview between Tatnall and Randolph. Four Scots and Irish and one American were executed at Mantanzas on the 26th. A boy who joined expecting California asked to write Lopez but soldiers tore the letter. The Merchant sailed for Havaga with the Saranack Albany and Germantown.
Reports from the Columbus Journal sketch a sectional clash over governors veto power with Democrats pushing for veto restraint and Whigs opposing. The convention settles on a 2000 salary and a two year auditor term, with later legislature review. Debates on corporate charters and general laws highlight concerns about uniform laws for diverse needs.
Gov. Washington of New Mexico arrived in Washington to discuss Texas claims when a dispute with Texans led to a fierce riot. U S troops intervened to prevent a grand fight as New Mexico remains vehemently opposed to Texas territory claims and ready to resist by force. Report notes large New Orleans drinking-house numbers and immense annual alcohol expenditure.
The article notes Vy arguing against leaving power to the Legislature and fearing clamor and legislative acts could ruin targeted institutions. A general law would affect all corporations, preventing singled out action. The discussion was to continue this afternoon.
In Washington on June 10 1850 the Senate debated a Foote amendment fixing the Texas northern boundary at 34 north latitude and discussed broader plans to settle Texas and California borders. Speaker Davis opposed unilateral territorial sale and slavery expansion, while Hale Storrs and others clashed over abolitionism. The House resumed California work with proposed terms for admitting California under a modified constitution and territorial rules for surrounding lands.
The Clermont County Agricultural Society met at Slade's tavern to arrange the annual fair to be held at Mr Slade's on Alrey's Run September 27 and 28 1850. A committee of Aaron Fagin B W Pease and Wm Slade will arrange contracts and premiums for cattle horses swine poultry butter cheese honey farming implements and crops with statements verified by affidavit.
Mr Webster defends presidential removals as an independent executive power and pleads supportive stance for the President. Bell and Douglass attack the admin and party warfare with sharp rhetoric. Dawson condemns partisan tactics. Also, obituary notes Rev. John Newland Muffit’s sudden death at Toulminville after a brief illness with a heart spasm.
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