Election of Delegates to Amend the Clermont Constitution
Batavia Ohio newspaper notes the April 1 election for Clermont county delegates to the constitutional convention. Philip B. Swing is named as delegate. Dissents on publishing anonymous communications and upcoming Spring term of the Common Pleas Court begins April 9. Back is a candidate for Batavia township assessor. additional notes promise an upcoming letter from "One of the People."
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Clermont County
Philip B. Swing
Damiel Back
Batavia Township
Common Pleas Court
Democratic Convention Nominates Buain for Clermont and Brown
The Bethel Democratic Convention nominated Joan H. Buain of Brown County for the Senatorial Delegate seat representing Clermont and Brown. Vote tally favored Blair and Griffith at 25 to 35 against Buain, with Blair praised for public service though some doubt a better choice could be made.
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Bethel
Joan H. Buain
Brown County
Clermont
Brown
John H. Blair
John H.griffith
Blair
Duty to vote spans party lines in steadfast pursuit of integrity
The piece urges full expression of sentiment at the ballot and declares no partisan appeal for any candidate. It emphasizes suffrage as a glorious right and insists every man must vote, whether in the minority or majority, praising consistent voters as most deserving of success.
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Baltimore Sun
Washington
Congress
Senate
Truman Smith
Bradbury
Smith
Remember that April first decides a great constitutional question
The Clermont readers are urged to vote next Monday April 1 for candidates aligned with pure republicanism and equal rights. The Statesman calls for turnout and endorses the party as it seeks to distinguish two local candidates by their adherence to democratic ideals versus aristocratic tendencies.
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Clermont
Senator Howard and temperance votes stir meeting call
A notice announces a Mount Carmel meeting to condemn Senator Howard's temperance bill stance. Howard reports confidence in satisfying temperance friends and will explain his course, asking public opinion suspension for now. Also reported: J W Ross, Republican representative from Gallia and Jackson, died in Columbus at 67. Judge Collings may run from Adams County. The Ohio constitutional convention may include Peter Hitchcock and his son Reuben. Shipping agents in Liverpool describe a busy period for emigration to the U S.
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Mount Carmel
Howard
Friends of Temperance
Farnen Asp Bon
State Journal
Ohio
Peter Hitchcock
Reuben Hitchcock
Stata
Female Suffrage Debate Moves Ohio Legislation Forward
In Clermont County the Ohio General Assembly passes a measure requiring Judges of Election to also collect ballots for members of the Convention to revise the Constitution. The act commands separate ballot boxes and poll books, with State officials to distribute copies to county election boards. A Washington correspondence notes political weariness on slavery and ongoing emigration to California, and a Louisville packet celebrates the westward rush.
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State of
Ohio
Secretary of State
Senate
Court of Common Pleas
California
Clermont
Gold Region Company
Franklin Township
Cincinnati Gazette
Plains
St. Louis
Ohio River
Far West
Louisville
Washington
Cincinnnati
Union
New Orleans
Charleston
Boston
St. Louis Intelligencer
Virginia Legislature Pushes Convention to Rewrite State Constitution
The Virginia General Assembly passed a law mandating a statewide vote in April on whether to call a constitutional convention. If approved, a governor proclamation would set an August election for delegates to meet in Richmond in October to draft a new or amended constitution for submission to the legislature and people. The Vermont note cites a spring vote against licensing taverns, showcasing rising temperance support and prompting regional questions about Ohio's progress.
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Ohio
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Western Canal
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London Gazette
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William Parker
Greece
France
Russia
Toulon
Levant
Close of the Ohio Legislature Reported in Columbus Journal
The Columbus Journal recaps the final session events: a bank taxation law affecting stock and profits, and a plan to tax banks not under alternative charters. It notes Whigs and Free-Soilers supported the measure while Locofocos opposed it. Also passed were a State Board for Education and a new Vinton County, plus a Homestead Exemption bill. Several bills failed, and the legislative adjourned sine die after a late session and a vain county-judges vote in Vinton.
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Howees
General Assembly of Ohio
Free Soilers
Locoforos
State Board For Education
Board of Education
Columbus
Vinton
Athens
Fairfield
Jackson, &c
Senate
Will
Jury Selected in Montesquious Murder Trial at St Lov
A jury was empaneled this morning in the Montesquious murder case of Barnum. The panel numbered up to 105 before twelve competent jurors were chosen. An immense crowd attended the proceedings in St Lov.
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Montesquious
Barnum
Legislature-Temperance Bill Moves Through Senate
A Senate bill to repeal all liquor license laws is debated with a substitute. Mr Dennison supports repeal citing moral sentiment and voluntary efforts. others call for limited legislation. Provisions impose penalties for retail sale under a quart and shield sellers from certain actions. The measure passes the Senate but fails in the House. names of voting members are omitted.
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Senate
Dennison
Mr. D
Messrs
Olds
Prohibition and Prosecution Statistics From 1849 50
Readers learn that 19 of 83 counties reported criminal statistics for 1849 50. Intemperance figures show 409 prosecutions in Hamilton with 240 linked to intemperance. 79 prosecutions in Cuyahoga with 22 due to intemperance. 71 in Muskingum with 45 linked to intemperance. 56 in Erie with 389 intemperance cases. Penitentiary data note 63 of 236 inmates were former bar keepers. Also a Pennsylvania will case held Sunday wills valid under danger or implied necessity. absent such pressure, Sunday wills require proof of necessity.
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Hamilton County
Cuyahoga
Muskingum
Eric
Cuyahoga County
Penitentiary
Wits Mang. Oy
Ellis Lewis
Nineteenth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Parkman Murder Trial of Dr Webster Opens
Boston reports the Webster murder trial for Parkman begins with the jury empanelling after difficulty. Witnesses include Shaw and others linking Parkman to the remains. Court crowd and visits to the murder site are noted as testimony continues.
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Parkman
Webster
Boston
A. Shaw
Francis Turkey
Pratt
Strong
Frederick Ainsworth
Medical College
Anatomical Department
Keep
Littlefield
Prof. Webster
Dr. Parkman
Congress near agreement over California and territories
Washington correspondents say a closing of the heated Congress fight is near with California to be admitted by a separate act. Deseret and New Mexico may see federal laws, but no new Territorial governments. Fugitive slave bill likely passes. District of Columbia and Texas boundary debates to resume after a month. From Cartfornia Captain Bryant reports wealth for traders and miners. Lead imports from England rise, but western deposits remain vast and underused.
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Washington
Congress
California
United States
Deseret
New Mexico
District of Columbia
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