02 Sep 1843
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1843
Page
1
The line notes a weekly publication released under the byline of A. M. Gest, indicating the periodical's publisher and cadence. It reflects a traditional newspaper masthead claim typical of early 20th century issues.
In Samuel Leech’s Thirty Years from Home the Macedonian’s crew recalls the Sabbath alarm and the desperate clash with the United States. The account highlights muster, preparations for battle, American color bearing, brutal casualties, and vivid scenes of smoke, thunder, and torn decks.
The account describes a brutal engagement where grape and canister shots ripped into the ship. Wounded officers and a bruised crew fought bravely as the magazine was pierced and the ship disabled. The dying words reveal a grim decision to strike and surrender to the American frigate U.S. After fierce combat, Macedonian becomes a prize.
Governor Jeremiah Morrow urged delegates to choose a candidate for Representative with integrity and patriotism. He recalled postwar measures under Madison that revived national credit and prosperity, cautioned against sectionalism, and explained his own decision not to seek Congress again.
The speaker explains a personal decision to decline further office citing age infirmities and desire not to overstep limits. He notes forty three years of public service beginning in 1803 and says retirement suits his generation. The Governor's address drew attentive hearing and applause. Jeremiah Morrow is urged as a Senatorial delegate to the National Convention for prudent candidate selections.
The American Agriculturist argues for sowing wheat early to avoid fly damage and winter kill, suggesting planting in the first ten days of September rather than late September or October. It notes pasturing wheat in spring on rich soils reduces rust, thickens the crop, and helps prevent lodging. care must be taken to keep ground dry to avoid poaching.
Journal reports Dr. Payerne of London testing diving in a bell in normal dress for hours with a self contained air system and plans for a subaqueous boat. Cheraw Gazette notes tomatoes as cattle feed boosting milk yield and butter quality, claiming greater output per ground area. The adage about wealth closes with a proverb on income.
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