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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1849
Page
2
Jens E Orfurtr requests re election to the office of Justice of the Peace in Batavia township at the May 5 election. Also notice of sale of lots in McMurchy s addition to New Richmond next Wednesday invites investors to consider the opportunity.
Indefatigable Howetts offer home delivery of ice cream as summer heats. With ready ice and soda water, Howells ice-cream promises city quality at home, inviting readers to taste and see.
The Rev E Scorizzo of this town has published a second edition titled “his is the title of a work just published augmented and complete Love” a neat 40 page volume. It is regarded as an improved edition from the first publication and is for sale at Mr Howells' store.
After two weeks of harsh weather, expectations for a good fruit season were low. However reports from multiple areas show early apples and tender cherries and peaches in warm spots damaged, while higher elevations escaped most losses. Overall fruit will be scarce and costly, with better supply expected from elevated regions.
The Eastern District of New York U S Marshal Elg Moore once a congressman is alleged to have stolen about 20000 dollars from the brig Lawrence. A bank check showed only 1500 on file and the Tribune notes vague claims with hopes of fuller explanation forthcoming.
A fragment reflects anger at perceived oppression and unconstitutional moves by a legislature. The writer questions how to support party members who ignore the law and dismiss democratic processes. The passage signals tension between rule of law and party power.
Fragmentary text hints at an administration shaping policy with common purpose alongside a political party. No clear events, people, or places emerge to identify a concrete news item. Further readable material needed for concrete headline and summary.
The Republic, edited by Alexander C. Bullitt and John C. Sargent, announces its aim to back Gen. Zachary Taylor’s administration with impartial, timely reporting. It will publish a Daily, Tri weekly, and Weekly edition from Washington with subscriptions: Daily ten dollars, Tri weekly two dollars. Gideon & Co. handles business communications.
A quoted political remark credits Democratic leaders Old Zack Polk and Marcy with making him president. the Dayton Journal notes these two figures as pivotal in shaping the rise to national leadership.
The National Temperance Jubilee will convene in Cincinnati on May 15 with the National Division of the Sons of Temperance and a grand Jubilee program. The Grand Temple of Honor of Ohio meets May 16 at 10 AM, plus a May 15 early session to prepare for the Jubilee. The National Temple of the United States meets May 22 at Temple Hall. Temperance leaders invite all to attend with regalia, banners, and music to demonstrate strength against intemperance.
Telegraphic head reports Ohio County Russell and Wheat elected as Whigs to Congress and Legislature respectively. Alexandria County notes Morton and Pendleton election results. Jefferson County tallies show Parker Faulkner Worthing Duke Abell Tanner results. Richmond records Botts Lee Seddon totals. Faylorsville shows Botts leading by 112 votes. Partial county returns suggest Botts secure district victory.
Judges Avery and Spaulding preside together across Madison Fayette Highland Adams Brown Clermont Hamilton Butler Warren Clinton Greene Clark Montgomery Preble and Darke counties then are relieved by Judges Hitchcock and Caldwell.
The Vicksburgh Whig recalls Gen Taylor’s remark when warned of cholera near Washington, saying Fillmore is no Tyler. KF The Locofoco Papers attack Taylor’s appointments, targeting Col. Fitz Henry Warren for past business failure, while Prentice in the Louisville Journal defends him as now engaged in a successful enterprise.
The Washington Union vows to publish an expose of every officer, prompting the Louisville Journal to predict a year of melancholy reads with sighs tears and lamentations among its audience as readers wipe eyes and blow noses.
Yesterday morning about 10 o clock a fire broke out in Tritches tin shop Front street in the front part of the town. The blaze consumed one third of a square with loss estimated at 10000 dollars and no insurance. Several accidents occurred but no lives lost. The strongest effort prevented further spread.
In Tate township on May 1 1849 John Salt reports a six acre trial dividing half sod and half common ground. Planted May 4 with 3 grains per hill and 4 foot rows, hoe work limited, rest cultivated by one horse harrow. Yield measured at 740 bushels total with sod portion yielding about 160 bushels per acre and husked corn weighing 68 lbs per bushel.
New Orleans reports from April 26 describe California news reaching Vera Cruz via a March 3 date. Fifty vessels docked at San Francisco in one week with full cargoes as markets in New York stayed dull for provisions. Gold remained abundant and new placers in Lower California drew comparisons to Sacramento riches. The steamer Oregon called at Mazatlan on March 16, and a San Francisco schooner delivered fifteen thousand ounces of gold. Col. Webb and ten companions arrived today.
News from Canada reports that on Saturday the Governor armed 500 special constables in Montreal but disbanded them after a street fight with twenty English gentlemen. Cannons were set in the streets and the garrison stood ready, though by evening order returned. An outbreak was also reported at Kingston.
Washington journal reports a Meredith circular to department chiefs demanding prompt thorough work. It requires status updates on each office and officer, urges clearing of arrears, and directs negligent clerks to work extra hours.
Georgetown Standard notes the late Army promotions include Ulysses S. Grant, formerly of the town. Grant served in Mexico under Taylor and Scott, gaining reputation as brave, effective, and judicious in command.
From the St. Louis Republican we learn that Henry Casper, late a U S lieutenant in Col Doniphan's expedition to Chihuahua, shot himself on the night of the 25th. He was highly respected but troubled by pecuniary concerns, which caused the rash act.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes unseasonable frosts have damaged the expanded buds on peach, plum, apricot and cherry trees. Spring is backward in the region and despite some fear, widespread damage has not been reported yet.
The piece critiques Col. Medary’s pledge against increasing state debt without a popular vote and attacks the Statesman’s editorial stance as Hamiltonian Federalist. It recalls early party divides, questions Ohio’s debt origins, and poses a catechism on who supported or opposed debt, repudiation, and reform.
The late Board of Agriculture report shows Hamilton County leading in horses with 12,098, about 1,000 more than Licking, and strong cattle numbers at 12,115. Several counties top lists for sheep, hogs, and overall livestock value, with totals across horses, mules, cattle, sheep, and hogs totaling over 16.8 million, 78 thousand, 9.7 million, 1.99 million, and 2.34 million dollars respectively.
A child boasts about his height asking if he is growing tall. the reply prompts a humorous exchange with a yard and a seven foot joke, ending with the father fainting.
The Virginia Legislature presented Major General Zachary Taylor with a sword at a ceremony attended by many citizens. The $1,400 piece, made by Ames & Co. of Chicopee Massachusetts, features gold hilt and scabbard, bronzed blade, and inscriptions honoring Taylor’s Mexican campaigns. A lengthy reception followed with remarks from the President and a defense of Polk era patronage policies.
The Scioto Gazette notes a novel method used by New York surgeons to treat a disease by ligaturing one or both carotid arteries to reduce blood flow to the brain. Three experiments, all successful, occurred in New York City and New Jersey.
A blast at Windham New Hampshire leveled a powder storage building after two Irish workers discharged that day ignited sixty kegs of blasting powder. The explosion raged like an earthquake. one man was blown to atoms while another, further away, escaped with minor injuries.
Ohio Statesman editor writes six columns claiming state debt was incurred by Whig and Democrat votes in the legislature. The Leavenworth Star notes the piece leans against Whigs but warns its distortions. Medary should issue a longer prospectus on the state debt to accompany his constitutional arguments.
A Philadelphia editor warns of consumption as a moon that travels with smiles and danger. He mentions Cheznut street and urges white readers to beware, recommending Scheneck's Pulmonic Syrup as a remedy while invoking Native imagery and steeple-house authority.
The Philadelphia North American notes emigrants to California may face earthquakes beyond the gold rush. In Monterey Sir George Simpson records 120 shakes over two summer months, some severe with a mile long rent in the earth and 30 to 40 feet depth near the town.
A block of three nearly finished brick buildings on Second Street in St Louis fell on the 12th. Over twenty workmen were at work. one killed, two or three fatally injured, others seriously hurt. Nearby blacksmith shop workers also injured by debris. Cause cited as indifferent masonry workmanship.
An exchange pager notes increasing use of black tea in the South as doctors warn against green tea during cholera season. The report mentions Geng Tea being copper impregnated and black Tea iron enriched.
Austrians seized Brescia after an eight day siege. The city endured six hours of bombardment and street fighting with bayonets. Rebels reportedly burned city records and residents were driven from homes. Austrian forces tightened cordons as assaults continued at multiple gates.
Vienna reports deny rumors of General Ben's defeat. Pachner, pursued by hostile troops, seeks protection with Russia in Wallachia after abandoning his command. Austrian forces at Cronstadt short of ammunition and preparing to recross toward Wallachia. Bem nears recapture of Transylvania as Ronstadt remains under joint Austrian Russian control.
News from Rio de Janeiro through February 20 indicates a potential drop in coffee output this year from 1847 levels, estimated at seventy to ninety million pounds or about 400000 bags. A private Baltimore letter details the March 2 Pernambuco clash between government troops and Liberal forces, where seven to eight hundred Liberals died or were captured and the revolt collapsed after thirteen hours of fighting.
Fragmentary obituary note references Thomas A. Cooper and Robert Tyler in Bristol at age 73. It praises a distinguished tone from a long career including roles at the Custom House and Philadelphia Inquirer, and notes his polished professional presence.
The New Orleans Bee reports locust swarms in Texas ranging from Austin to the Gulf of Mexico. The insect invasion, if accurate, could rival cholera or yellow fever in disruption as crops and livelihoods are destroyed and living conditions worsen.
A party of about fifteen Ohioans passed through town last Thursday intending a westward trek to California on foot. They claim to live solely on meat after leaving settlements, plan to carry 15 to 30 days of provisions, and expect to kill food en route. They boast they can outrun wagon trains and do not want aid or outfits.
The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill by ten votes to three. It makes liquor vendors responsible for supporting persons connected to their traffic. The measure targets enforcement of social and public welfare related to alcohol commerce.
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