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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1849
Page
2
Local notice announces Captain Boots has taken residence in the corner room of the Masonic Building in Sertavia Ohio. The item appears in the Clermont Courier with a promotional call to see his proclamations in the advertising columns.
The June issue is unusually attractive with four to five superior engravings. The July issue will start a new volume and aims to surpass all local country productions in excellence and beauty. Address Samuel D Patterson & Co Philadelphia 98 Chesnut Terms $3 per year in advance two copies for $5.
A late dispatch from the South reports the death of Gen. Worth in San Antonio Texas on the 7th inst. The cholera claimed this brave and accomplished officer as the nation mourns.
Congressman Dam Duncan of the Columbus District died in Washington after a several day illness. He resided in Newark and leaves a family. This marks the second death in the Ohio delegation since the adjournment.
M Hart Esq of Cincinnati is named by the Governor to succeed the late Charles H Brough as President of the Hamilton Court of Common Pleas. He began his duties Tuesday morning and delivered a commendable inaugural address upon assuming the bench.
The American Government plans to send two national ships immediately for the Franklin expedition of Sir John. One vessel will sail east around Cape Labrador and through Davis's Straits, while the other heads west toward Behring Strait.
The Gazette reports seventeen days ending Saturday last show 393 new cholera cases and 87 deaths in the city. From April 15 to May 15 burials numbered 272 across 15 graveyards. Board of Health notes weekly shifts in new cases and deaths with daily tallies and a rain onset preceding a rise in cases.
The Georgetown Standard and allied papers debate Tomlinson’s status in the party. The Maysville Flag backs Tomlinson against rivals while Ohio papers challenge the Democracy over last winter’s Black laws and internal factional tensions.
The Sun defends the rioters in New York claiming the English deserved the episode and cites actor Macready. It notes Wasurneros Invixe among signers who urged Macready to finish his engagement after insult. Also mentions Rhode Island Democrat J. Pierce’s death last week and a Quince Mass. bank robbery of 5000 dollars. Cholera reportedly vanished at Mayeville recently.
The Georgetown Standard rebukes Norris for accusing Judge Brough of hypocrisy after his death. It defends Brough as a man of firm integrity and condemns the slander as foul, citing past remarks on Cass and noninterference to keep territories free of slavery.
The Attorney General reports 51 Loco foco defaulters sued since taking office, with 36 judgments and others pending. Total judgments amount to 17,377.91 dollars, with 3,691.03 dollars collected. A case against Wall may be settled for 10,000 dollars.
The Columbus Journal calls attention to a medical convention to be held in this city on June fifth. The notice promises peculiar attractions for the medical profession and all attendees, highlighting anticipated benefits from the deliberations.
The Scientific American reports the city appoints Thomas Ensants to be Commissioner of Patents replacing Edmund Burke. It praises Ensants as a practical inventor and mechanic, noting his Hydraulics work and international reputation.
A Washington despatch dated the 17th says the Department of Preliminary Arrangements holds private information about forming a California government, with plans under way to be completed before the next Congress.
A Statesman letter from James Ferguson of this city justifies removal from the Mail Bag Inspector office, noting his political meddling. The piece recalls his prior ouster by local voters for incompetence and neglect, while other columns report New Orleans submersion and a navy agent defalcation of about 50 000 dollars.
The first annual fair of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture will take place near Cincinnati on September 5 6 and 7. It is organized with the Cincinnati Horticultural Society the Ohio Mechanics Institute the Hamilton County Agricultural Society and the Ohio State Fruit Convention. A suitable eight to ten acre ground near the city is sought and a plan for buildings adopted. Two thousand dollars are allotted for expenses and a premium list over three thousand dollars was reported. Gov. Trimble presided as Board president and Thomas Corwin has agreed to deliver the annual address with Benton and Webster invited to attend and speak.
The Statesman denounces a Whig mayor for the New York riot deaths, but evidence shows Gen Sanford and Sheriff Westerwell, both Democrats, commanded the troops. The coroner’s testimony reported by the New York Herald supports the officers’ action against a mob that attacked with stones bricks and pistols.
Burra o May 18 report says the steamboat Empire collided near Newburg and sank with at least twenty to thirty lives lost. By May 21 the wreck lay submerged in twenty feet of water with seventeen bodies recovered, including three Ladd brothers. the coroner's jury blamed the Empire's pilot for the collision.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports a weekly tally of cholera deaths in St Louis showing a rapid rise. For the week ending the 13th inst at night there were 273 total deaths with 181 from cholera, 66 percent of latter. The prior week records 135 total deaths with 78 cholera and 58 percent. Eight days to the 15th inst list daily deaths: 16 Monday, 36 Tuesday, 25 Wednesday, 30 Thursday, 33 Friday, 19 Saturday, 22 Sunday, 21 Monday.
The Williams from St Domingo reports three battles between Haitians and the Dominican movement. Haitians were driven back, within thirty miles of the city a major fight occurred with heavy casualties and no prisoners. Capt Warren of Fincomale offered aid to protect Americans. It is believed Haitians will not renew assaults on the Spaniards.
A May 18 dispatch reports a massive St Louis blaze that destroyed 22 steamboats and major business houses along the Levee, with extensive financial losses and about 20 lives feared. The Saint Cloud and Edward Bates led a fiery chain along Locust to Second streets, incinerating banks, offices, and countless small dealers.
A morning blaze between 3 and 4 o'clock destroyed Davis and Moore's store and stock, S Davis Livery Stable, and Ludington's brick buildings housing the Sentinel and Gazette. W. Hawkins' planning and stave factory roofed the blaze, with four post coaches and saddlery damaged. Losses reach fifty thousand dollars or more. no insurance on Hawkins property. suspected incendiary origin.
A Clermont Sun correspondent reports at Batavia's late Supreme Court term that leading Democrats of "Old Brown" urged against opposing the action of our Representatives. He notes hypocrisy rumors and asks the public to be informed who is lying and where the people's interest stands.
An old Whig in a Boston Post remark says General Taylor is first rate and better than expected. The Dayton Journal notes Sam Medary warned Taylor would be a Locofoco, and claims that the General has turned out accordingly.
A late General Order fixes headquarters for major commands. Gen. Scott remains Commander-in-chief at New York. Gen. Wool heads the Eastern Division from Baltimore. Gen. Gaines leads the Western Division from Cincinnati.
The National Division meeting closes in Cincinnati after four days with representation from twenty states and two British provinces. Changes include lowering weekly sickness benefits, allowing sub divisions to abolish benefits, and expelling members who support liquor traffic. The organization’s name is changed to National Division of North America and the next annual gathering is set for Boston in May 1850.
The Xenia Torch Light and Mt. Vernon Whig predict General G A Jones of Mt. Vernon will head the Ohio U S Marshal's office. They express confidence in a more accurate 1850 census and better administration under Jones than the 1840 Locofoco marshal, with praise if he performs well.
The last Congress appropriations total 35,429,041.61 dollars. Civil diplomatic and miscellaneous amount to 6,301,605.743, military including fortifications and pensions 9,601,882.91, Post Office 4,328,391.00, treaty fulfilment with Mexico 7,937,161.96, summing to 35,429,041.61 dollars.
Private letters from New Orleans indicate that fifty thousand birds Sugar of the coming crop will be destroyed by the crevasse above the city.
The New York Herald reports a citywide display of mourning after the riot last Thursday night. Funeral trains traveled from many districts, carrying victims including innocents drawn to scenes of lawbreaking. Families faced sudden widows and orphans while authorities upheld peace.
A New York Tribune editorial condemns mob action as cowardly cruelty that defies laws and endangers civilians. It contrasts disciplined soldiers protecting order with a crowd that harms citizens and betrays patriotism, urging firm restraint and respect for authority.
In Prissurcu on May 21 a clash erupted inside the German Presbyterian Church after Rev. Koehler and his supporters refused to leave the pulpit following a church election. Demler and Hammer were arrested and bailed to keep the peace. the mayor ordered the church locked until the dispute is resolved.
Boston May 19. Dr. Coolidge, convicted murderer of Mr. Matthews, killed himself in prison last night. He acted after being detected in a plot with some inmates to murder Flint, the principal witness, hoping for liberation if the plan succeeded.
A whaler named Falcon arrived through this port with a cook from Honolulu who allegedly carried $12,000 in gold dust. He kept it secret until entry at the Custom House forced disclosure, claiming it was earned at California placers last year.
San Francisco reports from March to April describe shipboard mutiny trials aboard the USS Ohio, growing naval disaffection, and plans for a Legislative Assembly to govern the district. Journals note security concerns, anti slavery meetings, and rising gold excitement amid expanding territorial laws and police efforts.
A St. Louis Republic letter from May 32nd via Independence Mo notes American arrivals from Santa Fe and Chihuahua. Snow in Santa Fe, bloom in Chihuahua, but Indian raids ravage Durango and surrounding areas. Chihuahua’s late March Congress lets Governor Trias seek foreign help against Apache raids. Miners under pressure, yet Santa Fe optimism grows about the Sangre de Cristo gold region near the city.
Mr William Bent reports California emigrants arrived near Bent's Fort after leaving on March 17. About 290 in the first meeting, the column travels well but cholera ravages the line with six to ten deaths per encampment and some groups beginning to break up and return home.
Dan Marble, famed wit and chief minister at the shrine of Momus, died after a two day illness from the prevailing epidemic. Friends held a false hope of recovery before he succumbed to the disease, ending a long career of public amusement.
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