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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1850
Page
2
In Batavia March 7 1850 editors note that Mr Broadwell has been admitted to the Senate seat for Hamilton county’s first district after opposition labeled Locofoco. He will hold over into the next session, marking a notable political development.
The Legislature last week elected President Judges J Probasbasco for the seventh circuit R B Warden for the ninth Henry C Whitman for the sixth and J Beers for the first all Whig or Locofoco party. A large number of Associate Judges were also elected with roughly equal Whigs and Locofocos.
King, a Free-Soil Whig, wins the Secretary of State post, elected by Whigs and Free-Soilers. Flood, Ohio Statesman writer, was the party’s favored candidate for the office. Implicitly, Flood could have won if the seat had been within penitentiary confines.
A Sun letter from Dennis Smith defends his Printing votes but readers find it unintelligible. The piece rebuts his charges of falsehood, points readers to a previous article for full context, mocks his tone, and insults the writer’s spelling of Columbus.
The Kentucky Legislature passes resolutions praising the Union and opposing any action on slavery in Congress while deeming its prohibition in Territories offensive to slave states. The Senate rejected a preamble and resolution for appointing delegates to a Nashville Convention by 20 to 8.
Senator Berrien of Georgia submits a compromise plan involving California statehood, Texas expansion westward, and two new slave states south of 30 North. Calhoun’s speech in writing is read from his sick room in the Senate. The Sun ridicules 7 Evans for grammar while defending stance.
A Northern view argues General Taylor will not extend slavery and will resist slave power. California’s stance on slavery is tied to labor equality, showing free-state opposition to slavery. The piece cites Dr. Gwinn and Labor in California, and contrasts with Southern influence.
The Ohio editorial urges citizens to act with wisdom in selecting delegates for a constitutional convention. It warns against demagogues, stresses the need for skilled, honest representation, and emphasizes collective responsibility to craft a lasting republican framework. The piece also notes Senator Broadwell’s admission to the Ohio Senate and condemns Senator Johnson’s prior defiance of the law.
The California dates show January 10 arrival of the steamship Alabama in New Orleans with reports of San Francisco near flood levels as Sacramento and American rivers rose. Homes and cattle losses reported. firms such as Smith, Binsley & Co and Gelston & Co among heaviest losses. Chileans and Americans clash at Stockton mines ending in several deaths.
The clash was resolved by the President's personal intervention last night. They had planned a muskets at fifteen paces today, but the settlement brings rejoicing. Awren Murver notes the resolution in The Commercial.
Washington debate reveals strong opposition to Broadwell fading as oath controversy ends. Whitman and others shift stance after oath is given, with remarks on law and loyalty. Commentary questions motives and predicts future political tensions in the Union.
The Cincinnati contest election case is resolved with law prevailing. Broadwell becomes Senator from Hamilton County first district. Secretaries and judges elected. Whig gains noted. Many bills passed. lawmakers focus on work and hope for sine die adjournment by March 18, two weeks to finish up.
Report of the President's visit to Richmond for the Washington Monument corner stone laying includes a formal dinner. The crowd heard a pledge to govern for the whole United States, not a party, and the President reaffirmed his dedication to the Constitution and national unity. The evening featured speeches by Governor Ford, Alfred Kelley, and legislators amid a heavy sleet storm.
The Nashville convention debate draws sharp critique as Tennessee refuses state participation while allowing delegates to meet in Nashville. The Louisville Journal notes the treason stigma on Hartford convention alumni and warns Nashville attendees face disfavor and obscurity. The report also mentions a British naval crackdown on Chinese pirates led by Commander Hay, destroying fifty eight ships with heavy armament without British casualties.
A gale on the English coast Feb 6 causes loss of life and property. Rumor says the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is to be abolished. Bacharach on the Rhine reported under water from river overflow. dykes near Cologne damaged. fears for Dusseldorf Nordinger and Wesel. An October 27 Nicaragua earthquake described by Squier. two minutes of undulations, walls cracked, rocks shattered. felt in San Salvador and Honduras. violence ranking around seven. Webster may propose a plan to settle the slavery controversy to enhance his fame. rents of Fremont property in San Francisco reportedly $40,000 annually.
In Cincinnati and Columbus reports, the Hamilton county seat shifts as William F. Johnson vacates and Lewis Broadwell takes the seat. The Ohio House passes Orange and Fulton county bills while railroad ride plans are set with the Columbus and Xenia, Little Miami line.
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