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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1849
Page
2
Thursday morning May 17 1849 Batavia Ohio advertises for an apprentice aged 16 to 18 preferred. Apply soon. Also a correction to Mr John Salt notice says the coin weighed 58 pounds to the bush el rather than 68 pounds as previously published.
The office reports extreme noise and confusion in Batavia, hindering editorial work. If conditions persist, the publication may relocate to quieter quarters to continue operations.
Telegraphic despatch from Washington states Gen. Scott is to resume command. Headquarters of the Eastern Division will be near New York City and of the Western Division at Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Commercial reports the National Division of the U S A and the Grand Division of Ohio convened in Cincinnati with important business on the agenda to reform the beneficial system. Delegates include first rate looking men from Eastern and Southern states and possibly New Brunswick.
The Cincinnati Board of Health resumes daily cholera reports showing 224 cases and 42 deaths since May 9 with daily tallies through May 15. Officials warn the epidemic may worsen despite mild recent weather and urge readiness, noting no county cases yet.
A county inquiry reports 288 marriages in Clermont during 1848. Among brides 14 or under 20 numbered 290, while grooms under 20 were three. most spouses were 20 to 40. Tables show 83 spring, 60 summer, 71 fall, 73 winter marriages. July had the fewest and October the most.
The piece rebukes critics for accusing President Taylor of proscriptions and argues his removals of partisan officeholders are necessary reform. It asserts his pledge to not be a party President is upheld by acting in the national interest and cleansing the executive branch of unworthy incumbents.
Henry F. Tallmadge has been appointed Marshal for the Southern District of New York, replacing Ely Moore who has been removed. The notice requests publication in the Sun and Index.
The Commercial notes the steamer Anthony Wayne carried twenty one cholera cases and thirteen deaths en route from Napoleon to Cairo, detailing the epidemic's toll aboard the vessel.
The Gold Dollar, ordered at the last session of Congress, is said to be out. The writer notes they have not seen one themselves and relies on paper reports for the claim.
The Gazette reports fugitive Jones, killer of Officer Brashear of Cincinnati, is believed to be lurking around Elizabethtown Indiana with multiple officers watching the area. Watchman Suter, who fatally shot a Black man weeks ago, is held to bail at 500 dollars for court appearance.
The St Louis Reveille notes a letter from Independence dated May 2. The crowd at the scene had thinned considerably. Early starters feared they would overtax the grass. An Ohio company of about forty people began their journey May 1.
In a national observatory address Lieut Maury warns of a possible stellar blaze as Argus shines unusually bright. The Cairo Delta reports no cholera deaths among citizens for one month as of May 10th.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports the death of Cons H Brownen, president judge of Hamilton County Common Pleas, from cholera after a severe attack. Brownen, a veteran who served as captain and later colonel in Mexico, previously edited papers in Lancaster and Cincinnati and served in the Ohio Legislature before his death.
Of 165 House members already chosen 90 are Whigs and 75 locofocos, identical to the previous Congress. Of 66 remaining seats 30 were Whigs and 36 locofocos. If Whigs hold, they secure a nine seat majority. more if Whigs unite and avoid local divisions and negligence.
A Washington telegraphic dispatch reports that Vice President Fillmore favors State bank notes secured by U.S. government stock and that Treasury Department plans a similar Sub-Treasury modification to be recommended to Congress at the next session. Mr. Meredith is said to favor the idea.
Cholera deaths for the week ending Sunday night reached 181 in St Louis, with total deaths from all diseases at 273. Twenty one cholera deaths were recorded for the 24 hours ending last night.
A Sunday fire in Watertown New York destroyed principal business houses including the surrogate and post offices. Northern and Southern mails were destroyed. one life lost. Estimated total loss 200000 dollars with 120000 dollars insured.
President Taylor appointed Mr Ewbank of New York as Commissioner of Patents without prior political involvement. The New York Commercial Advertiser lauds his fitness and deep knowledge of mechanical invention, saying he is thoroughly conversant with patent claims and the workings of the Patent Office.
Gen. G. A. Jones, newly appointed State Marshal, resides at Mount Vernon and is described as a genuine Whig and well qualified to discharge the duties of the office.
The Gazette publishes a cholera remedy at a citizen’s request. It lists 4 ounces gum camphor, 4 ounces ground cloves, 4 ounces ground cinnamon, and 1 pint brandy. The dose ranges from tea to tablespoonful every half hour until diarrhea stops, endorsed by a physician in extensive practice.
Horace Greeley reached Cincinnati on Tuesday and checked into the Pearl Street House. The paper notes the advertisement of Dr. Alexander regarding cholera remedies.
A medical discussion outlines cholera signs from initial cramps and heat to four distinct malignities, stressing prompt recognition. It describes dangerous forms with rapid collapse, the need to treat early to prevent death, and lists remedies including posture, opium, stimulants, and external heat to restore brain tone and fluid balance.
The Louisville Courier reprints sanitary rules from the forthcoming Louisville Journal of Medicine and Surgery. The guidance urges rapid removal of impurities, proper drainage, improved ventilation, fresh air, dry scrubbing, and avoidance of damp, fatigue, poor diet, impure water, wet clothing, and poor bedding to curb cholera risk. It notes personal cleanliness and moral energy as factors, and discusses disease onset and dangerous delays in treatment.
The Indiana Whig State Convention nominated Joan A. Maraon Esq as their candidate for governor for the upcoming August election.
The New York riot left eleven wounded, including Stephen Kehoe 24, Edward McCormack shot through the groin, and George Curtis the printer shot through the lungs. Wounds ranged from thigh and groin to abdomen and chest with several regarded as fatal or dangerous.
The Montreal papers report quiet conditions with a broad address from prominent citizens urging peace and lawful methods for grievances. In Kingston Canada West a public meeting on the 1st adopted moderate resolutions opposing the rebellion losses bill and government action, deplored the Montreal explosion, pledged order, and expressed a courteous desire for Lord Elgin's recall.
The piece lampoons the Missouri struggle around Col Benton and the Loco-Focos or Lefts. It notes August elections to form a new legislature to advance Benton's interests, hints at Benton's stance on slavery to California, and praises his diligence while criticizing his self-confidence.
The New York Mirror reports California gold receipts in the United States totaling 269 000 dollars and London receipts 300 000 dollars as of April 14. On the way 834 000 dollars, making a total 1 408 000 dollars. Since December last 325 vessels left Atlantic ports for California with emigrants near 20 900. By October first Sacramento Valley will host at least 50 000 gold hunters and California will seek admission at the opening of the next Congress.
Parts of a vessel and a bottle with a paper fragment were found on Padre Island. A board with writing is barely legible, leaving authorities unsure which ship the debris belonged to. Fears arise that the wreck may be the missing vessel referenced in local chatter.
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