Agricultural Meeting to Form County Agric Society
The undersigned invite interested residents to meet on Saturday March 24 1849 to form a County Agricultural Society to advance county farming. Signers include Wa H Pearson J S Doxnam Caantes Ross Francis Fexerson J H Locrewoop Ezexter Loerwoop Inc Hancocr Zacharian Donnan.
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Wa. H. Pexersox
J. S. Doxnam
Caantes Ross
Francis Fexerson
J. H. Locrewoop
Ezexter Loerwoop
Inc
Hancocr
Zacharian Donnan
Inaugural Address Echoes Honest Republican Tone
The new President’s oath taking address is printed in full, praised as concise and comprehensive. The piece reflects a careful, steady style similar to Gen Taylors, aiming to unite readers in republican values and civic duty.
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Peperas
TayLtor
Composition of General Taylor's Cabinet Rumors Grow
A Washington dispatch lists potential members of General Taylor's cabinet with John M. Clayton as Secretary of State and others including Meredith Ewing and Crawford. Rumors say Abbot Lawrence may decline Navy and Preston or Davis may join. Clayton accepts. Meredith and Ewing likely. The cabinet is described as unusually strong and trusted.
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Clayton
Meredith
Ewing
Gen Taylor Arrives in Washington Amid Fireworks Welcome
General Taylor reached Washington on the night of the 23d amid bonfires, cannon, and rockets. A vast crowd blocked the Depot and Pennsylva nia Avenue as the cortege moved to Willard's Hotel. He appeared on the balcony and thanked the people before retiring, still bothered by a past fall at Madison.
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Taylor
Gen. Taylor
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Willard's Hotel
Sgh
Madison
Henry Clay's Emancipation Plan Published for Kentucky
A lengthy letter from Henry Clay on slavery in Kentucky outlines his plan to rid the state of the institution and boost its progress. The paper notes the letter's considerable length and says it will be published next week.
Grand Jury Discharged After Brief Session Reflects Morals
The Grand Jury of this county was discharged on Wednesday morning after only a few hours in session. The brief meeting is regarded as evidence of improving morals in the county.
Bargain Call From Friedman In Dry Goods Line
A chance for bargains advertised by Friedman offering strong inducements for purchasers to call him.
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Friedman
Reelected Perrine. Bryan Wins Batavia Justice Posts
James Perrine was re elected Justice of the Peace for Batavia township on Saturday last. D C Bryan was elected to succeed H Bonnel as Batavia JP.
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James Perrine
Batavia Township
D. C. Bryan
H. Bonnel
Moorrz Files Re-Election Bid For Batavia Assessor
Local notice states Lester G Moorrz is a candidate for re election to the office of Assessor for Batavia township. The New Orleans Picayune notes Congress closed its session with a Senate and House fight. Locofocos predominated among participants except Giddings.
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Lester G. Moorrz
Batavia Township
Congress
Senate
House
Locofocos
Giddings
Masonic Ceremonies at Milford on February 22
Masonic brethren from Cincinnati, Lebanon, Goshen and others attended in rain to Milford. The procession formed at Milford Lodge No. 54 and Milford Chapter No. 35 with the Grand Lodge of Ohio presiding. A dedication of the New Hall and installations followed amid music and an address by Rev. W. H. Raper praised as dignified and apt.
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Milford
Cincinnati
Lebanon
Goshen
O’clork
H. M
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
Milford Lodge No
Assatom
Milford Chapter
Jacop Grarr
M. E
Grand Chapter of
R. W
Bro
Raremi
Pioneer Grizby Yeatman Dies in Cincinnati at 96
The Cincinnati papers report the death of Grizby Yeatman an early settler and valued citizen. Born in 1770 he arrived in Cincinnati June 20 1793 and ran one of the citys first hosting houses. He was a longtime Hamilton County recorder and held various public trusts with an unblemished name.
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Cincinnati
Grizby Yeatman
Order
Nova Cesaria Lodge
Hamilton County
Milford Omnibus Falls After Train Spook Near Deer Creek Bridge
The Milford omnibus toppled last Saturday, sliding down a fifteen foot bank after being frightened by a passing train near Deer Creek bridge. Five passengers were injured, most severely, though none were seriously hurt.
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Cincinnati
Milford
Deer Creek Bridge
Illinois Senator Shields Backs Taylor Administration
Washington correspondent for the New York Courier and Enquirer reports that Gen Shields elected U S Senator from Illinois will support President Taylor on non conflicting issues. He pledges to sustain Whig internal improvements and will not oppose Taylor nominations. Other Locofoco senators share similar views and will test the new administration's measures fairly.
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Washington
N. Y. Courier & Enquirer
Shields
U. S
Illinois
Taylor
Locofoco
Senate
Suspension of Central Free Soil paper and Hamlin retirement
The publication of the central Free Soil organ is suspended, temporary or permanent by circumstances. It announces the unconditional retirement of E. S. Hamlin from the editorial chair due to his misrepresentation of proprietor sentiments on the paper's sole practical political issue.
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Stanporp
Free Soil
E. S. Hamlin
Miners Delay escort to General Taylor at Washington
A man who joined General Taylor from Cumberland told the National Intelligencer editor that miners near Cumberland blocked the road to see the General. He noted the miners who built the nation’s wealth want good roads and good laws to help Americans govern themselves. Julia Dean informs her mother the engagement to John M. Botts is false.
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Gen. Taylor
Cumberland
Washington
National Intelligencer
Julia Dean
John M. Botts
Legislature Troubles in the Lecofeco Camp
The Columbus Journal reports a chaotic Saturday in the General Assembly over Belmont county associate judge elections. William Wilkins and John Welch tied after Larimer defected for Welch, Locofocos accused of treachery, threats of Lynch law, and repeated adjournments before Welch finally prevailed and the bargain carried on.
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Columbus Journal
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Allon
Trane
Belmont
Locofucos
William Wilkins
John Welch
Larimer
House
Wilkins
Welch
Locofoco
Townshend
Morse
Whitman
General Taylor Restored to Health in Washington Visit
The National Intelligencer reports Gen. Taylor has recovered from injuries and fatigue after his journey. He received many visitors and paid a courteous call on President Polk, leaving a favorable impression with both public and private figures.
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Gen. Taylor
Polk
Rum in Africa Degrades Population and Faith
The Rev. Mr. Wilson of the Western African Mission states that rum from England and America flooding Africa harms communities more than the slave trade. He notes daily landings at Freetown with American brands prominent on barrels, aching missionaries' hearts.
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Africa
Mr. Wilson
England
America
Freetown
Wine and Brandy For California Voyage Report
Paris papers note Bordeaux outfitting twelve vessels bound for California mainly with wine and brandy. A New York house reportedly shipped liquor worth $30,000 to California.
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Caifornia
Paris
Bordeaux
California
New York City
Local Resident Lipford Found Dead Near Hog Pen
Col Lipford from Holy Springs died this morning between two hogs. The report calls him a dissipated man who had imbibed an inordinate quantity of the erdent according to the Alemphis Hera.
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Col. Lipford
Holy Springs
Alemphis Hera
President Taylors Inaugural Address Card
Washington March 5 Gen Taylor president elect delivers inaugural address to Senate House and citizens at the Capitol pledging fidelity to the Constitution and a duty bound governance. He stresses impartial execution of laws maintains neutrality in foreign affairs and bills for national economy and public debt reduction.
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Washington
Gen. Taylor
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Capitol
Republic of the United States
Congress
Union
Wisdom of Congress and Union in Address
The speaker expresses faith in Congress to regulate domestic policy and urges conciliatory measures to harmonize interests. He pledges unity with other government branches to advance the Union, urging prudence, moderation, and liberal, just principles to sustain national prosperity and an enlarged patriotism.
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Congress
California Territorial Bill Passes With Wilmot Proviso
The Congress chronology covers Feb 27 to Mar 5 with action on the California territorial bill, Wilmot Proviso debates, and various Senate and House measures. Key items include senatorial reports, boundary commission debates, railroad bills, and the adjournment sine die of the 30th Congress.
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Washington
California
Wilmot
New York
Senate
Foote
Cameron
Mr. Thompson
Miss
Ficklin
Illinois
Mead and Giddings
Ohio Legislature Deliberates on Bank Charter and Apportionment
Senate considers City Bank of Cincinnati as a branch of the State Bank of Ohio with a tax on capital stock. amendment adopted 22 to 6, bill later lost. House resolves contested Medina County seat, Bell not entitled, Johnson seated 33 to 32. Other actions include apportionment reform for Hamilton County and a ten day adjournment restraint proposed in the Senate.
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City Bank of
Cincinnati
State Bank of
Ohio
Dennison
Hamilton County
Williamsburg and Cincinnati Railroad Company
James A. Bell
James C. Johnson
Medina Co
Johnson
Townshend
Morse
P. M
Corwin
Dimmock
Backus
House
State Bank of Ohio
Yeas
Archbold
Goddard
Cromwell
Convention proceedings and bank charter votes reported
The narrative covers Senate actions including a ten day pause on new bills, engrossment of a repeal for Norwalk Bank, a tied vote on Sandusky Bank, and a convention with judges elected for Richland Guernsey Belmont and party disputes. It notes Hamlin as Democratic nominee for President of the Board of Public Works and reports on March events and unresolved measures in the House.
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Senate
Archbold
Norwalk Bank
Sandusky Bank
Richland County
Guernsey
Belmont
Hamline
Standard
Board of Public Works
Judiciary Committee
Abolition Convention Seeks Resolve on Fugitive Clause
A 1843 Columbus abolition convention proposed that the third article of the U S Constitution regarding fugitive slaves be null and void when sworn officials uphold it. It questions whether Senator Chase, now a public officer, pledged to support the Constitution with or without objection to that clause.
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Messrs. Chase and Lewis
Columbus
Chase
U. States
United States
Cin. Gaz
Government Express Engine Detours After Track Incident
The Government Express carrying the President’s Inaugural ran off the track at Norrisville New Jersey. No injuries reported. Griswold carried the express to Trenton then secured another engine and proceeded to New York.
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Government Express
Patcavecenia
New York
Norrisville
New Jersey
Griswold
Express
Trenton
Steamer Yeatman Passes With Half-Mast Flag
The steamer Yeatman arrived from New Orleans last evening as drums sounded for a funeral train. The boat bore a half mast flag and seemed to share in the public sorrow for the deceased namesake. Officers likely learned of the death by telegraph at Louisville.
Affray on Front Street Ends in Fatal Injury
An affray on Front street Monday between George Ward and Joseph Egler, a colored man, left Egler struck with a brick bat. He died the next morning from a fractured scalp. Ward has not been arrested.
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Front Street
George Ward
Joseph Egler
Egler
Ward
Ripley Bee
Heiress Mrs Walker Shot by Husband in New York
Last week in New York City a Mrs Walker formerly Mrs Miller was shot dead by her husband. She was the Hempstead abduction case figure and once an heiress. She had lived in St. Louis. The jail.
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Horence Arrarm
New York City
Walker
Miller
Hempstead
Conn
St. Louis
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