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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1859
Page
2
The column surveys widespread scarlet fever in neighboring counties and reports the death of John Q. Rockafel low in Harrisburg after leaping from a third story window during illness. It notes social and political allusions, slave fears in Kentucky and Missouri, and various minor crimes and accidents of the era.
The piece argues rowdyism in major cities is a grave threat, poisoning society from peaceful towns to large urban centers. It praises strong police action and warns that mobs require decisive force, including the controversial use of bayonets or gunfire to restore order.
Fire swept through Taunton on Maine street from Wier street to Babbitt's Block destroying fifteen buildings and three on Wier street including Concert Hall. Crandrell's Block owned by William Crandell burned. total loss about $150000 with $80000 insured.
Fragmented excerpts recount defense of Brownsville by Gen. Longoria against Cortinas and praise for safeguarding borders. Other notes report the death of Mrs. Sarah Saylor in Chester Pennsylvania at 96, with memories of Brandywine eve and Loyalist times. A curious railcar locomotive conversion sale and details follow.
A young man was arrested at New Oxford on the charge of stealing staty dolins from a fellow work man. He appeared before Justice Mc Sreery and, in default of security, was committed to jail to await trial at the next term of our Court.
Mr J Manyina, the contractor for the Turnpike to Emmitsburg, died after an accident Friday week. He was entangled by a rope while aiding to move a beef and was fatally injured, dying the next day. The notice laments his loss and notes his locality near Emmitsburg. The Presi dent's House contract was awarded to Grocer and Kenny Conitzman, who have begun work. The United Presbyterian Church repairs will finish soon with the pulpit moved to the west end and a new gallery.
Purer Surra administrates the sale of Joseph Clunk's Mountpleasant real estate to Purnia Ilemrn for 18 acres at 2322 5 86 per acre. Executors sold Abraham Snyder's Tyrone farm to Davin Wourt for 202 acres at 8750 per acre. Joseph Firewhag sold his Straban farm for 250 acres to Jacob Warra of Lancaster for 12500 cash at 50 per acre. Baron Contins Len, Baltimore Superior Court judge, died at his residence from paralysis at fifty four. Judge Len was elected in November 1855 to fill a vacancy caused by Judge Prick's death. Judge Tey attended the railroad opening and gave a humorous speech at the college grounds the morning after.
Intelligence reports the death of Wasimnatox Irving, renowned literary figure, Monday night at his residence Sunny Side by the Tucson River. Born in New York City on April sa 1788, he was in his seventy year at death. A second clergyman, Rev D Pomeroy, resigns as Secretary of the American Board for Foreign Missions amid undisclosed criminal allegations, after twelve years in the post. An inquiry will follow.
The notorious John Brown was hanged on Friday at Charlestown Virginia for treason insurrection and murder. He faced the scaffold without clergy showing calmness to the end. His body was sent with military escort to Marper s Ferry to Albany for interment as Mrs Brown arrives. The piece notes public order and supports the law s supremacy while deeming the act deserving the highest punishment.
Waynesboro neighbors held a meeting on the 26th to plan a survey route for a railroad to Gettysburg and appointed committees to hire an engineer and gauge likely business volume. Other business indicated serious pursuit. Mrs Greene lectured on Temperance at St James Church to a large audience, and more talks were scheduled. Winter began with snow rain and sleet making travel difficult.
The item lists S H Muixwreas confectionery near the Post Office with holiday stock and wholesale options. It notes a Teachers Institute fare reduction for Gettysburg to New Oxford on Sth, and reports a deadly Pine disease in Fairfield with five Turner children lost. Judge Douglas plans winter travel to Florida. A Diggins & Co steam carriage fire in New York causes $100,000 loss and 1200 layoffs. Kentucky Democrat John T Brown cannot take his seat due to age.
An adjourned meeting of Borough citizens favored forming a gas company at the Court House. Committees reported about 171 burners ready for immediate use plus 60 more near the College and Seminary. Prof Muhlenberg showed gas light’s economy and profitable returns. A charter committee was named and stock subscriptions set at 50 each. The body adjourned to Dec 12 to hear committee reports.
A Gettysburg citizens committee reports on gas company profits from American Gas-Light Journal data. It cites 297 U S companies with dividends ranging from under 6 percent to 10 percent, notes small towns like East Greenwich and Lewistown, and argues local gas ventures can yield substantial annual dividends with prudent management.
A laboring family in New Orleans suffers total devastation when a Saturday night blaze destroys their home. A sixteen year effort, a cherished garden home, a coffin in the street, and a widow and father overwhelmed by grief. The crowd raises a small burial purse while charity is urged.
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