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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1849
Page
2
Thursday Morning May 10 1849 help wanted for an apprentice aged 16 to 18 years apply soon at this office Seeking a youth to learn the trade and assist with clerical tasks Provide name age and references for consideration at the earliest opportunity.
Mr Jamis Barr a respected citizen of this township was kicked on the 29th and after about a day in great age he died aged about 36 years He left several orphan children and his wife had died a few months since the loss mourned by many neighbors.
The Clermont County Supreme Court adjourned after two days with twenty eight cases on the docket. Nine disposed, three reserved for circuit or bank decisions, and thirteen continued. Remaining ten continued for want of time.
A Georgetown Democratic Standard writer mocks F Norris of Clermont for sneaking to avoid a vote on Black Laws repeal. The piece accuses Norris of lacking independence and criticizes Clermont Democrats who backed him without merit. It echoes call for accountability among local Democrats and references Evans and Smith meeting.
Report states John Q Adams is recovering from bateliness with health improving, as doctors monitor his condition and family offers support.
A watchman John Brashear was shot and killed by a thief Jesse Jones while attempting arrest in Cincinnati. Another man Lewis Willis wounded by mistake in pursuit of the same thief. Watchman Suter seriously wounded by a mistaken target. Drayman Traverse Hayman detained after fatal blow from stone on Michael Donivan. Donivan dies. Hayman jailed. Reported from the Gazette.
Washington report details the opening and evaluation of a large chest of bids for mail transport across about 1,200 routes in New England and New York. Proposals were marked by the Postmaster General, arranged by state, examined, indexed, and publicly announced within a few weeks.
The Ea ton Register notes apples unscathed by the late cold snap and peaches and cherries with lighter injuries than expected, with half an expected crop and Darke county's peach crop very large. Wheat prospects are strong across Preble and the Miami and Madriver valleys, with more acres than ever before. The Hamilton Intelligencer reports initial frost fears eased, apples abundant, and some cherries and a few peaches still alive.
Samison Mason of Springfield has been appointed District Attorney for Ohio replacing ex Gov Bartley. He is described as one of the state’s best lawyers and men, with the appointment expected to satisfy all parties.
A Boston public meeting formed a committee to present Degrand's plan for a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco to the President and seek government aid. The charter would set a 100 million dollar capital with 2 million private subs, up to 98 million financed, and a government stock loan in London. Congress would grant a ten mile wide strip north of the line and rights to public lands for gravel and stone. The United States would mortgage the road and property to secure loans and fulfill the contract.
The editor of the Ohio Statesman refutes ownership or connection with the Tax River paper and its woodcuts cited by Springfield Republic. He says no involvement existed at the time the Tax Killer was published.
A reader defends a previous remark about the Williamsburg P M, accusing a Sun writer of misrepresentation. The writer calls the Sun’s allusions unworthy and says the remark was plain to an ordinary reader, suggesting the critic lacks comprehension.
Senator Corwin, detained in Washington on professional business before the Commissioners to adjudicate Mexican claims, reached home a few days since in good health and spirit. The piece also mentions the Sun's ongoing feature "Family Secrets" and questions their readers' taste.
Townshend and Morse acknowledged a bargain with Morse and Townshend to back Chase in exchange for offices and Locofoco gains. Editor reports Townshend pledged not to disturb apportionment law, then altered stance to seat Pugh and Pierce, elevating Locofoco power and judges. Reactions from Chillicothe Advertiser Georgetown Standard and Trumbull Democrat criticized the coalition and its implications.
Goov The Lancastrian attacks Dem Party corruption with a purge plea. The New York Courier uses a quip about emetics. Cincinnati Gazette notes three small mobs and heavy Sunday drunkenness. Arkansas returns show Wilson leading Roane by 24 votes, official results pending.
Locofocos claim Jeffersonian Democrat views and cite President Jefferson’s letter to New Haven residents. The piece questions proscription for opinion and notes Taylor’s adherence to earlier presidents, urging merit questions only for officeholders.
Telegraphic dispatches report Major William Olliver chosen as Postmaster of Cincinnati replacing Geo Crawford. Olliver, a long time Cincinnati resident, renowned for army service, business ties, and respected for honesty capacity and fidelity. Public expects a popular and capable administration.
Aaron F. Perry, Esq., has been appointed Postmaster at Columbus replacing Samuel Medary, who was removed. The Journal commends Perry as well qualified and promises a faithful, intelligent and diligent officer who will devote attention to the duties of the office.
The New York Tribune reports San Francisco news to March 6 with harsh weather and dull business. Gold remains scarce as remittances to England and Chile reduce local supply, with prices at $15 per ounce or higher. The California steamer sits idle, crew desertion feared, and Captain Pearson seeks Marines to keep his crew aboard. Spring trade prospects look bleak.
Trumbull of the Whig party wins the Connecticut governorship by the state legislature. In Virginia the House elects fourteen Democrats and one Whig to Congress. Boston reports over 23 000 alien passengers arriving in the past eight days.
A Cincinnati Gazette excerpt attacks Locofoco officials in and around New York City for ongoing plunder. It cites Swartwout and Jesse Hoyt defaulters tied to Van Buren, Price, and Eli Moore, detailing office farming and embezzlement schemes. Prescott Hall's arrival as District Attorney is praised for uncovering defaults.
The Greenville Banner reports the entire line from Greenville to the Dayton and Western junction will be let for grading bridging and superstructure. Contracts came in below estimates with responsible bidders. Completion of clearing grading bridging is set for November 1 next. timber for super structure due June 1 1850 and track ready for iron by September 1 1850.
In New York May 8, Mr. Macready faced a disgraceful scene at the Astor Opera House as eggs and other objects were hurled at him amid groans and cries of Down with the English. The incident became the talk of the day.
Octavius Odgen named Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana and Fred rick Smith as Marshal of the Western District of Louisiana join new appointments. G. A. Jones named Marshal of Ohio along with John M. Greene as Receiver of Public Monies at Chillicothe. Cyrus W. Wilson appointed Register of the Land Office at Little Rock and Sampson Mason as District Attorney for Ohio. John V. Bradley named Postmaster at Vicksburg and Dave Bradley as Postmaster at Fayette.
Boston dispatch reports the ship Sophia Walker arrived from Valparaiso with $80,000 in gold dust. The cargo enhances California gold trade prospects and may spur new shipping and mining ventures along the Pacific coast.
The Boston Post mocks the removal of an official, noting the reaction of a quoted old "coon" who says the general turns out a great deal better than expected. The piece mocks the political upset and showcases partisan humor.
President Taylor has accepted Boston's invitation to visit the city and said he will gladly meet his friends there at the first suitable opportunity.
The trial of Margaret Howard charged with killing Mary E. Smith in Cincinnati last winter ended with a Not Guilty verdict. The jury found her insane at the time of the act, prompting a possible commitment hearing to determine asylum placement.
Dr T S Bell offers a cholera remedy from the Louisville Courier. The plan mixes chloroform camphor and black drop with water, then suggests castor oil brandy laudanum and hot cloth rubdown. If no improvement in an hour, repeat with extra oil and laudanum. The Liverpool paper cites India as where it proved effective.
The Cincinnati Commercial urges temperance warning readers that drunkenness increases cholera risk. It mocks odor of breath from decayed stomach contents and cautions that even casual drinkers may become cholera subjects, urging temperance as good advice.
A New York Commercial note highlights a country subscriber over 80 who has paid semi weekly issues since February 1807 reading without spectacles. The editor claims punctual payers tend to long life, urging others to try the habit.
The Cincinnati Atlas reports that about thirty five thousand white adults in Ohio cannot read their mother tongue, with many located in Cincinnati, a melancholy statistic highlighted for public concern.
The steamship America arrives with a week of Europe news from Liverpool. It reports one million dollars in specie for the U S, Baltic breadstuff shortages easing markets, and mixed war news across France Italy Germany Austria and Hungary including Rome Pope intervention and battles at Catania and Comorn.
The New York jury again disagreed in the Duffey case and he was released on bail. Jenny Lind has married and retired from the stage. The Danish entrenchment near Dupell fell to laborers and Bavarian troops with German casualties and more Danish captures. German immigrant ships will be blocked and treated like other vessels.
The Washington steamship Washin from Sealer tea Bremen arrived this morning with 140 passengers and fifty thousand pounds in goods. News comes in ahead of the America’s first reports.
A Philadelphia paper describes a style called Serie Styie or Pantavoons with a hue resembling pea soup and dirty water. The outfit’s color and sheen are mocked as residents march down Chesnut Street like bull frogs on a pleasure outing.
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