Special Court to Meet Next Tuesday for Probate Business
The Associate Court will convene in Batavia for probate and other business next Tuesday. This notice appears in the Clervolnt Courier announcing the session and its purposes.
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1849
Page
2
Suprem Court bill passes Legislature but session timing unclear
The Supreme Court bill fixing session times passed the Legislature some time ago but the exact sitting time remains unknown. The piece notes a sleepy Representative may soon reveal details. Also updates on a youth injured by lightning near a fatal incident, who has nearly recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Legislature closes session and previews next week list
The Legislature ended its session on Monday morning and will publish a forthcoming list detailing general laws and notable local laws of interest to readers.
Ohio Officials Named in President Taylor Appointments
President Taylor named two Ohio appointees James Collier of Steubenville to be Collector at San Francisco California and Dr T O Edwards of Lancaster to examine and report on the condition of the Marine Hospitals of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Ohio
T. O. Edwards
Lancaster
Marine Hospitals of the Union
James Collier
Steubenville
San Francisco
California
Modification of Tax Law Passage Aids Tax Relief
A legislative bill remits taxes on leasehold interests tied to freehold estates to avoid duplicate taxation. The State Journal says it clarifies intent and preserves provisions. Whitman and Wilson supported the bill against party opposition, enabling its enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Messrs
Whitman
Wilson
Information Wanted on Repeal of the Black Laws
The Georgetown Democratic Standard asks readers to explain why their county representative did not vote on the repeal of the Black Laws and to justify accusations of skulking. The piece references Mr. Smith of Brown, Mr. Norris of the county, and the Clermont Courier, seeking motives and explanations for the voting choices and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Democratic Standard
the Sun
Smith
Brown
New “Wing
Columbus
Norris
Clermont Courier
The Scalpel. MBE enters New York medical scene
A new medical work by Edward H. Dixon M D titled The Scalpel. MBE is described as a journal of health for popular and professional readers and exposure of quackery. It is a pamphlet of about 100 pages priced at 25 cents. The item will be available at Abby Pinnock noted in the Boston case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward H. Dixon
Proverb on Business Effort and Advertising
A quotation notes that grease keeps a wheel moving and advertising aids trade, yet honest effort remains essential. The saying claims business without hard work or promotion is unlikely to succeed.
The Whig Faith and the rise of General Taylor
A Whig party critique traces the failures under Democratic rule and celebrates a reformist shift led by General Taylor. It argues the 1840s political turn will end official power abuses, restore economy, and secure a durable Whig governing era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Party of the
Union
Harrison
Whig Party
Zacuary Taylor
Republic
Gen. Taylor
Washinchon
Legislative Department
Whig
Washington letter praises president’s unflinching honesty
A KFA letter from Washington reports official associates increasingly charmed by the President. They extol his honesty, intelligence, modesty, firmness with forbearance, and simple character, valuing his clear understanding of the Chief Magistrate’s duties in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KFA
Washington
Republic
United States
Chicago Flood Ravages Ships and Property
Chicago suffers severe flood damage with estimates around 100000 dollars in ships canal boats and steamers lost. Several lives are reported as lost in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lapres INELIGIBLE TO OFfRICE argument on women voters
A compact quote mocks gender exclusion in politics. It cites a French remark that women could not join the Chamber of Deputies because lawmakers must be forty, implying women could not reach that age. The piece uses satire to argue against restricting women from political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapres
Chamber of Deputies
Cholera prevalence and steamboat deaths reported
A Louisville dispatch on March 26 notes cholera is widespread again. The steamer Bride reports 14 deaths on the New Orleans run, with many still sick. George Washington had 15 deaths before arriving at Memphis. Belle of Kentucky shows three deaths. New Orleans is hot and sultry, aiding sickness among emigrants. The Nashville Banner records ongoing cholera in Tennessee and fatal cases, including Mr. Ford, a clerk. St Louis papers cite six steamboat deaths on the upper Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
New Orleans
Bride
George Washington
Memphis
Kentucky
Nashville Banner
Ford
Messrs
Douglas
St. Louis
Mississippi
Murders and arson in Warren Pa and New York swindle
The New York Tribune reports a horrific murder suicide at Charles Corben’s Warren Pennsylvania home. The father is suspected of killing his two sons and then himself after burning the house. Insanity and alleged infidelity are cited. Also recounted is an extortion plot by Biggs and Bragg against W B Astor and W Smith, with arrests awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Warren
Bedford Co
Charles Corben
Biggs
Bragg
W. B. Astor
W. Smith
Long Island
Cabinet to purge duel participants from Army and civil service
Washington dispatch from the New York Express reports a Cabinet decision to remove any officer or civil servant who engages in a duel. The piece quotes “Old Zack” who notes forty years of service without fighting and condemns dueling as dishonorable and morally wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Express
Cabinet Council
Army
Navy
Zack
Suffering of Fremont's Escort In Severe Santa Fe Winter
Intelligence from Santa Fe dated February reports Lieut Col Fremont's party starving and mule loss in a winter gorge. Three men were sent for aid, later returning only with Fremont who reached Taos after 350 miles in nine days. Maj Beale dispatched dragoons with provisions. Fremont is frost bitten but alive. reports claim most of his men perished.
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Fremont
Taos
Beale
Greene
Independence
Santa Fe
Republican
Explosion at Fife and Brth factory rocks Allegheny City
At 11 oclock A M steam boilers exploded in the Fife Brth Eating Factory in Allegheny City. The blast tore the roof from the building and threw boilers about 40 feet. Five bodies recovered, three seriously injured. proprietor J Fife killed. Four nearby homes damaged. More victims possibly buried in rubble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llo
Fife & Brth
Alleghany City
J. Fife
Steamer Collisions and Fires Shock Illinois River Port
Steamboat disasters reported at the mouth of the Illinois River. The Dr Franklin and Amarth collided and the Amarth sank, with losses around 30000 dollars and light insurance. The Alphonzo and Lamartine were burned opposite Bath Illinois, both destroyed. only books saved. Passengers and crew sought refuge on West Point Island, all saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Franklin
Amarinth
Illinois River
Alphonzo
Lamartine
Bath
Illinois
West Point Island
Damage to Dresses in Inauguration Ball Hit $20,000
Damage to ladies dresses from the crowd at the inauguration ball is estimated at $20,000. One lady lost a shawl valued at $400.
Adjournment of Ohio Legislature Marks Turbulent Session
The Columbus Journal notes the Ohio Legislature adjourned sine die around 6 AM after a long, partisan session marked by rancor and limited policy. It costs the state heavily, with 113 days paid for 180 members and staff, and the piece praises conservative efforts to protect civil liberty while lamenting corruption and disorganization. It promises a later review of acts and failures from this memorable General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Journal of
Ohio
General Assembly
Generals Scott and the President Meet in cordial interview
Gen Scott arrived in Wasurxeron on March 14 and paid respects to the President. The meeting between the two distinguished soldiers is described as cordial and worthy of their exalted reputations. Scott was unable to attend the inauguration due to illness but quickly conveyed his regards to the Administration, underscoring public ties between the Executive and Army chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxeron
Scott
U. S. Gaxetie
Postage on Transient Newspapers Rule Issued
The instruction from P M Genl Collamer states transient newspapers not issued from the public office incur general newspaper postage. Rates: one cent within the same state, one and a half cents for distances over 100 miles when sent across states. Postage must be prepaid as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Gen
Collaamer
Leather coloring spring discovered near San Francisco
A letter from San Francisco reports a spring near the city that can color leather jet black when the hide is soaked in water for about six days. Other materials may be affected similarly, though no experiments have been done yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Frasnu in the Pan. Southern Slavery Agitation in Macon
The Macon Georgia meeting on the 8th attracted twenty six participants, adjourned for potential speakers, then drew about one hundred fifty for the next session, but no speeches occurred. The assembled crowd adopted the committee report and dispersed. no Whigs attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Tribune
Riot Turmoil Strikes Toronto Overnight
A serious riot erupted in Toronto Thursday night with houses attacked and several prominent figures burned in effigy. The dispatch does not reveal the riot’s cause or its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
Senate Journal Dispatches From Washington March Updates
Washington reports on March 21 through March 24 detailing Ex Governor Pennington of New Jersey being nominated as Governor of the Minnesota Territory, Mr. Spies named Postmaster at Dayton Ohio, and senatorial actions on the Mexican Protocol. The Senate debated, adjourned sine die, and resealed matters in a secret session without confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennington
New Jersey
Minesota
Spices
Dayton
Ohio
Senate
Dickenson
Taylor
Cabinet
Foote
Benton
Coumbns
Goddard
General Assembly
State of
Judiciary Committee
House
Whitley
Committee On
Federal Relations
Whitman Denounces Democracy in Senate Debate
In a Senate session on the 19th, Senator Whitman of Fairfield denounces the Democracy as disgracing their flag and calls their party fizzle. He recalls his May convention commitments and cites the House message while urging support for districting legislation. Burns and Byers clash as readings and remarks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Whitman
Fairfield
Byers
House
Santa Anna
Mr. Byers
Hamilton County
Ohio Legislature Actions and Conventions News
Ohio lawmakers report on proposed constitutional convention and various measures. Senate votes on two thirds for a convention, abolition of capital punishment delayed, apportionment bill fails, and Homestead exemption debated. House and Senate review Canal Bank report, slavery resolution passes with contentious remarks, and two days of early-morning sessions adjourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Destructive Kentucky Tornado Hits Towns and Farmlands
A severe tornado swept Kentucky causing deaths and extensive damage. Shelbyville lost fifteen buildings including three brick houses. Newbolds home destroyed with Mrs Newbold and child killed. Bardstown area saw demolished structures and a mortally injured child. Blue River Island and Big Spring suffered blown houses and a ruined brick church as hail filled streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Shelbyville
Bardstown
Blue River Island
Elizabethtown
Salt River
Louisville Courier
Lexington Atlas
Nicholasville
Providence
World’s tallest artificial fountain at Chatsworth
The largest artificial fountain in the world is at Chatsworth in England. It shoots a water column 267 feet high, over 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls and about 50 feet taller than the Bunker Hill monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatworth
Duke of Devonshire
England
Niagara Falls
Bunker Hill Monument
Pennington Resolution Passes House on Slavery Issue
The House adopted Mr. Pennington's resolutions on extending slavery amid Locofoco objections about tone. Locofoco factions show growing unease with abolition movements, with forthcoming developments signaling shifts in public opinion and positions.
Foreign News Roundup From Europe and Asia
Reports from Pokapecema dated March 10 note Halifax arrivals with European news to the 10th. Grain prices fall while meals rise, manufacturing stays favorable, and produce markets hold steady. Reforms fail in Britain, Floridian wreck near Harwich, Sikhs overwhelmed by British forces in India, Napier to the scene. France quiets, Imperial guards march, Russia tightens frontier, Denmark relations improve, Tuscany revolutions form republics, Rome elects Canino as VP, Spain may deploy troops for the Pope, turmoil and Hungarian war progress, Austria marches into Ferrara and fines citizens for papal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pokapecema
Canada
Halifax
St. Johns
Liverroot
Eneiann—Cobden
Harwich
New York
Lord Gough
Rajah Shueere Jing
Bengal
India
Charles Napier
France
Resera
St. Petersburg
Scheswig Holstein
Prussia
Denmark
Tuscany
Leghorn
Florence
Prince of
Canino
Republic of Rome
Spain
Austria
Turine
Genoa
Hungary
Comstadt
Hermanstadt
Ferrara
Panama Railroad survey to begin near Chagres and Diamond Bay
Lloyd Tilghman reports from Chagres that four parties will start survey work at once for the Panama Railroad. Two teams under Morris will run Germania to Diamond Bay on the Panama side, and two others from Gergona to Chagres. Little is known about the country’s road location, and the survey will be slow due to dense undergrowth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Tilghman
Panama
Baltimore Patriot
Chagres
Morris
Germania
Diamond Bay
Gergona
Earthquakes Threaten Azores Amid Auroral Alarm
For almost two months the Azores suffer continued earthquakes destroying houses and churches. A striking aurora borealis appeared in December, heightening alarm to intense consternation across the western islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azores
Italian Tricotor Colors Adopted by Roman Republic Army
By decree of the Provisional government of Rome the Italian colors green red and white are adopted for the army of the Roman Republic. The Pope's name is suppressed in public documents and judicial sentences and the Roman Republic is substituted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Roman Republic
Rutland Cold Spell Pushes Record Low Temperatures
The Rutland Vermont region faced frigid mornings with temperatures of 28 below zero on February 14, 27 below on February 15, and 25 below on February 16. A reader notice urges clipping the weather note for hot days.
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Mercury
Rutland
Vermont
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Clervont Courier
Andrew M. Gest
Batavia, Ohio
Orning
Abby Pinnock
Boston
A. Speice
St. Louiis
Senator Whitman
Ohio Legislature
Thomas Stockton
Ohio Militia
Backus
Canal Bank of
Cleveland
S. F. Taylor
Reuben Hitchcock
Journal
Blake
Ebenezer Lane
Henry C. Whitman
John C. Vaughan
Saml. Galloway
Little Miami
District of Columbia
Armstrong
Long
Mott
Mr. Monfort
Mownpay
Foreign News
The
Panama Railroad
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