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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1850
Page
2
Settlement notice from Batavia weekly urges all debtors to pay by January 1. Editors Andrew M Gest announce many subscribers owe past year and several years, calling for settlement before tax time attracts county visitors.
The article reports Clermont County population figures from the recent census and compares them with 1840. It corrects a prior misapprehension about the Northern district and notes a respectable increase over the last census, with plans to publish more county statistics when time permits.
The Chron reports Congress meets next Monday under a constitutional limit to March fourth. The Fugitive Slave Bill sparks wide opposition in the North, with petitions for repeal or modification headed to Washington. Expect renewed violent debates and limited progress on national interests.
The Prospectus of the paper is praised in another column. The Journal has undergone changes but remains a strong paper. Editor Bascom is hailed as an able writer in the State and his critique of the Statesman editor is highlighted.
A local notice details Evy Dyer’s Oyster Saloon near the Court House and praises the fare. The page challenges the 1840 census publication, cites population data for four townships, and reports a fatal accident near Eaton. It also lists wine production figures, discusses Indiana politics on race, and notes the death of Congressman Anos B. Wood.
The article traces census figures from 1790 to 1840 for New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia, noting Ohio’s rapid rise from a modest start to a leading position by 1840 and predicting Ohio as the second state by 1850. It credits the Cincinnati Atlas for the statistics.
In the late election for the 32d Congress Democrats gain 5 in Pennsylvania 1 in Ohio 15 in New York 1 in Wisconsin 1 in Delaware and 3 in New Jersey totaling 26 Whigs gain 5 in Missouri and 2 in Michigan. Democrats net 21 and secure a clear House majority ensuring the President faces opposition in both chambers.
Brown County population rises from 22,715 in 1840 to 27,350 per the late census, a gain of 4,685. The Standard notes a large part of the increase consists of Black residents. Two men were shot in Jefferson County Arkansas when land squatters pressured a seller. the seller fired back, killing both assailants. Newark was laid out by Jacob Light, not Peter, per a correction in the Age. Other city tallies list Newark 8,064 Lancaster 8,500 Chillicothe 7,100 Portsmouth 4,054 Pomeroy 3,200.
Dusvave Iowa November 1850 letter to Mr. Borror extols Davenport Iowa across from Rock Island and its colleges churches and population, then details Rock Island City Galena and Lead mining in Illinois with vivid river scenery and cholera deaths. It notes towns along the Rock River, 100 miles from Rock Island, and reflections on life and mortality.
Reports from Madison Indiana and Louisville note prices around 3.60 per 100 pounds for 1000 hogs with buyers at 3.00 to 3.12 in some markets. St Louis and Chillicothe also show 2.75 to 3.25 ranges. price signals vary by weight and location as buyers await better conditions.
Watts McMurchy son of George McMurphy Esquire returns from California where he traveled last spring and saw many locals in good health. He notes two year arrivals did well while recent arrivals may not be repaid and some workers offered only board. Dr L M Rogers has been quite successful. New Richmond Age.
The piece argues for honoring General Scott as a presidential candidate. It notes renewed nationwide support following Mexican War successes and cites Mr Clayton’s Delaware speech as evidence of rising momentum for Scott. It portrays his neutral stance and familiarity across the land, praising his fit with the Whig party and potential triumph.
The veteran Kentucky statesman Henry Clay addresses the House and Senate, defending the Union and arguing Congress can end the District of Columbia slave trade. He predicts dangers of disunion, supports enforcement of laws, and urges unity while criticizing secessionist threats and abolitionist excesses.
Census returns for Cincinnati show a June 1 total of 120000 including Fulton. Ward tallies list 6902 8112 8395 10457 5283 9630 8200 14424 10705 13035 19480 with city growth from 1840 to 1850 and regional comparisons. The note also references political opinions on government trials and regional discontent.
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