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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1859
Page
2
A chaotic scene erupts as Thaddeus Stevens faces a hostile Crawford in the House. Stevens maintains calm amid shouting and threats, while the Clerk struggles to restore order. The report links Stevens to a mock Tarpeian dig at Tarper's Ferry and notes broader reflections on political figures including Douglas and the Southern Democrats.
A jumble of market, revenue, and social items. Reports of a two story brick school building in Littlestown and farm sales in Union and Butler townships, plus notices on revenue commissioners meeting at Yardsburg, and local concerns from Fairfield to York Adams. Also a tale of a kidnapped man discharged and returning home, and a claim about railroad liability in New York.
The Adams Sentinel traces Democratic efforts to coalate with Know-Nothings in New York and New Jersey elections. It cites a New York Times Washington dispatch from Dec 11, noting a South American caucus proposal to back Bocock or Gillmrr, rejected by the Americans.
The article reports Southern Democrat speeches opposing a Republican victory in 1800, applauded by allies. It highlights Mr. Curry of Alabama arguing the South would not submit to a Republican presidency, and suggests Southern members imitate John Brown if their party loses power, urging them to remember his fate.
The piece reviews 1859 import totals for eleven months alongside 1857 and 1858, predicting dry goods imports in New York may reach 110 billion dollars for the year. It argues for tariff reform and criticizes ongoing excess imports draining precious metals. It also notes Vice President Kainey becomes U.S. Senator from Kentucky to succeed Crittenden, reports state treasury balance, a major fire at the American Tract Society in New York, and the death of C DuBois, Williamsport bank cashier.
On Friday last John Cook Edwin Coppic Shields Green and John Copeland of the Harper’s Party conspiracy were hanged at Charlestown Virginia after sentencing. The two white defendants were executed first at 11 AM. the two enslaved men were claimed by medical students. Cook and Coppice spoke of their failed escape and faced the gallows with resignation. The two earlier escapees Conk and Coppice were recaptured after attempting to flee the jail.
In Congress on Saturday Horace F Cran pressed Mr Curry of Alabama about Bocock and a possible Union dissolution if a Republican president were elected. Curry did not answer. On Monday the question recurred with no resolution. The piece cites Southern Democrats as favoring Union control but preferring destruction if needed. In Philadelphia a G W Curtis anti slavery lecture drew 10 000 outside as police restrained a mob. The mayor directed operations and order was restored.
Harrisburg defense of Republican principles and protection of American industry. Daily for session at 1 dollar and yearly at 4 dollars. Reports of Legislative proceedings and advocacy from Geo. Bergner & Co. paper helps readers at the seat of Government.
Holidays approach and Mr J T Mirgran’s new confectionery next to the Post Office offers toys and confections for children and friends. Mr Minstar stocks a wide range and plans a holiday expansion, retail or wholesale. Mercury dropped to ten degrees below zero at Montreal last Tuesday.
The Adams County Teachers Institute met at New Oxford on Thursday December 8 1849 to organize a Library Association for Adams County Teachers. Officers were elected, a constitution and by laws drafted, and annual dues set. An evening session featured a speech by L R Baugher and plans to publish the address in county papers. A memorial for J K McTireny was read and resolutions adopted.
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