17 Nov 1859
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1859
Page
1
A fragment notes that Don John and others were buried in a corner of Mosleyburgia Bund, with their wishes and a family burial ground respected. The passage reflects centuries later on the history of their graves.
A physician recalls Don John the loyal bay horse that carried his master through a floodbound Mohawk bridge. After a near tragedy the beast never worked again, living pampered beside the Doctor as household affection and care sustained them for years.
The Independent criticizes the Harper's Ferry incident with expectations of graphic scenes and questions the wisdom of Brown's followers. It argues the event may awaken Northern and Southern readers to slavery's insecurity and questions why slaves are not armed in defense of their masters.
An 1855 Missouri Arsenal seizure led by Captain Leonard and figures like Captain Rice and Judge J T W Thompson is cited as a precedent for Brown’s Harper’s Ferry raid. The piece argues such acts are Democratic policy and urges harsh government action against insurrectionists while defending Old Brown’s fate.
The Ohio State Journal lists elected members of the Ohio House of Representatives by county. The long roster names numerous individuals such as Andrews, Baldwin, Clakesley, Blecker, Brown, Braff, Burr, Carter, Choate, and many others across counties like Auglaize, Mahoning, Cuyahoga, Richland, and more, concluding with a Republican majority on joint ballot.
A letter attributed to Forbes implicates Buchanan in abolition conspiracies and hints at presidential treachery after a February note. Vincennes editor Turner is described causing a scene near Clay Court, fighting a hack driver, and boasting of prairie chicken kills and farm girl kisses. An English missionary in Sumatra reports witnessing his predecessor War’s ovens.
The article notes land offers to small and large settlers, with steady interior immigration already occurring and expected to rise next year. It encourages readers to visit and verify the claims, urging firsthand observation.
Governor P. Chase proclaims Thursday November 24 1859 a day of thanksgiving and prayer for the People of Ohio. Citizens are urged to attend public worship and offer gratitude to God with charitable works toward the needy and mutual reconciliation. Signed in Columbus October 31 1859 by A P Russen, Secretary of State.
Articles from Chicago Times and Tribune criticize Broderick versus Douglas and recount alleged early misdeeds. Boston experts condemn home education while navy yard reports flag aging ships Minnesota and Niagara. A romance tale notes Wild Rose lineage amid Chicago politics and a muddled party ticket outlook.
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