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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1849
Page
2
The Clermont Courier notes the Common Pleas Court opens its session on the upcoming Tuesday. Officers lack definite information but will try to reach a decision in time for the term. Avery is referenced as a person from the area.
The vote record fragment shows partial counts for U S Senator and Supreme Court judges, with names such as Philemon Bliss and Saml. H. Hart referenced. Other details are garbled or missing, including full results and dates.
A pamphlet criticizes efforts to repeal slave laws, alleging a political bargain by leaders to gain office while harming abolition, describing motions to end slavery as a betrayal. The text laments corruption among lawmakers and accuses slave owners of pressuring for retention of the status quo.
Fragmented account notes Locofocos backing Chase for the Senate to oppose the Mexican War, criticizing Corwin and Polk supporters. The text argues the choice reflects anti war and anti slavery stances and political deceit by opposing factions.
The President elect likely arrived in Washington Friday evening though no arrival report exists. That afternoon he was met at the Relay House between Baltimore and Washington by a train of 14 cars and a huge crowd of spectators.
A reader credits a female friend for a rare find the Pennsylvania Gazette printed in Philadelphia on October 13 1757. The tiny dingy sheet is noted as a curiosity and the writer doubts even the great philosopher would value it beside modern journals. A note declines publication of A. B.'s communication.
The article traces Henry Clay era politics around Mr. Chase, detailing his shifts among Whigs Free Soil and Liberty factions. It argues Chase shaped the balance of power in the Ohio Legislature, with Locofoco Free Soil support and party realignments affecting his Senate election and positions on tariff banks and slavery.
The Cincinnati Chronicle declares the coalition has consumed Cass and Nicholson letter backers, electing a senator hostile to Cass and his doctrines. Free Soil and Slavery Extension unite, while Mr. Chase profits from political apostasy as he seeks office rather than honor.
Nine Locofocos of the Ohio Senate including Evans of Brown opposed a resolution urging Congress to apply parts of the 1787 ordinance to slavery in U S territories. Similar motions failed in Iowa with Whigs supporting and Locofocos opposing. At a Marshall Michigan convention, Free Soil adopters denounced the Wilmot Proviso as a political fraud and warned of sectional feuds. The piece urges Free Soil allies to consider these proceedings.
The Highland News reprints a prior article on bank taxation, noting Highland county property tax totals $1,079,537 higher than bank stock values and that county taxes for all purposes were $1,446 less than Banks tax. It cites Highland mills around 5.86 versus Ohio Banks at about 8 mills, accusing opposing papers of withholding facts and railing against perceived banking inequalities.
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A fragment notes rival newspapers claim shifts in party support as figures like Gen Taylor and U S Senatorial candidates spark debate. The Sun comments on past accusations against Taylor and Cass, while the Times is cited for current predictions about party alignments.
Horace Greeley reports from Washington that John M Clayton has been offered the post of Secretary of State under the new Administration. He notes a telegraphic despatch from Gen Taylor from Cincinnati confirming the tender of a Cabinet position to the Delaware Senator.
Report describes Gen. Cass departing Washington after nomination and a grand procession, but on his return he travels solitary with no drums or funeral notes heard, reflecting a muted reception. The fragment notes a somber mood and public attention during the journey.
The Democratic Standard urges Brown County voters at Georgetown to meet Saturday to express opinions on the black laws. The tone suggests strong denunciation of the repeal, despite Brown County members voting for it.
The Cincinnati Globe rails at Locofocos after Chase’s election, praising Van Buren principles and predicting a Free Democracy triumph. It questions how the 52 Locofocos who voted for Chase will react to a representative’s harsh critique from three other voters and notes gains like two Supreme Judges.
The Lancaster Eagle condemns the repeal of the black laws as a betrayal by Locofoco senators. It accuses legislature leaders of trading votes for Free Soil and party advantage amid a fierce Whig versus Democratic battle. It notes Fairfield’s strong stand and a 1370 majority for Weller against Niggerism.
The New York Journal of Commerce reports nine thousand Americans left for California in ten weeks. Most came from New York and Boston with several hundred from Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans and other areas. Emigrants described as strong healthy and capable, a specimen superior to most new settlers except the Pilgrims. The piece notes that cost and poverty limited poorer travelers from joining the rush.
The Western Star draws a warning that the Legislature will likely stay in session into March and April. It condemns Democrats Pugh and Pierce as having no lawful right to seats and argues the apportionment plan seeks to bolster House action while expanding Cincinnati territory.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports Smith, husband of the woman murdered by Mrs. Howard, was pardoned last week from the penitentiary in Columbus where he served for robbery. He left for New Hampshire where he has friends.
An elderly Columbus resident, Isaac Cool, hanged himself in his stable on Saturday night amid believed derangement. A separate report from Rainer Porxteo notes a Democrat's outburst accusing the abolition party of trading virtue for devilish ends, reflecting local tensions.
The Attorney General outlines that since the office began fifty-one suits were filed, thirty-six judgments rendered, and 17 377 91 dollars recovered for the state with 3 691 03 dollars paid to the State Treasury. A suit against Rodolphus Dickinson yielded 1 929 69 dollars. Bates case caused a 8 900 loss due to bond informality. The report includes crime statistics: 2 048 prosecutions, 1 279 convictions, 264 acquittals, with 452 cases linked to intemperance. Highest crimes listed include murder 23, burglary 57, duelling 1, riot 1, counterfeit 25, keeping taverns without license 128, and 665 cases of retailing. Penalties range from death to county jail. data notes incomplete county reporting and emphasizes crime trends in 64 counties, highlighting Hamilton County.
The 1848 report to Congress from the Patent Office lists the U S population at 21,686,000 with state allocations: Maine 615,000 New Hampshire 308,000 Massachusetts 875,000 Rhode Island 135,000 Connecticut 340,000 Vermont 310,000 New York 2,880,000 New Jersey 425,000 Pennsylvania 2,220,000 Delaware 85,000 Maryland 510,000 Virginia 1,295,000 North Carolina 780,000 South Carolina 620,000 Georgia 825,000 Alabama 716,000 Mississippi 670,000 Louisiana 490,000 Tennessee 980,000 Kentucky 890,000 Ohio 1,980,000 Indiana 1,000,000 Illinois 800,000 Missouri 589,000 Arkansas 200,000 Michigan 420,000 Florida 80,000 Wisconsin 250,000 Iowa 150,000 Texas 150,000 District of Columbia 48,000 Oregon 50,000. The 1840 total was 17,063,353, with an increase of 4,622,647 since.
Godeys Lady's Book for March issued with steel engravings and illustrations. Contents drawn from popular national writers. Publisher urged for support as efforts to improve and perfect the work continue. The Lady's Dollar Newspaper accompanies the Lady's Book for three dollars per year.
An Arkansas tale features a comical exchange about a dull saw that ultimately breaks. The speaker riffs on the proverb like a puzzle, ending with a humorous line about never having seen a saw that saws as that saw did.
The Ohio Legislature reports the Cincinnati Bridge bill ordered engrossed in the House. The constitutional amendment bill to submit a new Constitution to voters was engrossed by a 42 to 27 vote in the House. Senate disposed of local business and debated the constitutional measure all day, but it failed on third reading, 26 to 45, two-thirds not met.
The Patent Office Report to Congress outlines crop yields for last year including wheat barley oats rye buckwheat corn potatoes hay hemp tobacco cotton and sugar The discussion on fodder places the value at about 80 million with calculations suggesting total residuum around 100 million in value full of figures and estimates from agricultural experts.
A St. Mary's Locofoco representative, Mr. 5 B Mott, faces repudiation by constituents. The St. Mary's Sentinel accuses him of opposing prior pledges and aligning with Democratic members to shift vote after the final tally. The piece cites a coalition of abolitionists and pro slavery Locofocos as evidence of corrupt bargains.
The House passed General McKay's bill 257 to 16 to establish a Paige research fair and mileage payment for government officers, guard contingent funds of both Houses, and for other purposes. The Senate is expected to comply and push reform in mileage.
The State Journal reports a candle box containing candle ends and whole candles was broken en route to Alans field. The box left at a tavern was found altered with the name James Arnoxd Mansfield Oktio attached. Arnoxd is said to be the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate and acted to enlighten Mansfield residents.
In February sessions, Congress debated state admissions for Oregon and California, territorial bills for Minnesota and California, and measures on post routes and land drainage. Senate and House actions included revenue, mint, and tariff discussions, with slavery questions tied to California and New Mexico and a Wilmot Proviso amendment contested.
The census shows forty of every hundred people in the land cannot write their names and in Massachusetts one in two hundred lack literacy. Most of the unlettered are recent European emigrants, highlighting widespread educational gaps.
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