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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1859
Page
2
Congress debates Cuba annexation and tariff reform with Pennsylvania urged to aid in securing protective revenue. Senators discuss Spain relations, executive power, and possible extraordinary session as Seward and others push for clear U S policy and national expansion.
The Baltimore Mail notes a wail from Baltimore to Gettysburg removing delays in transfer and enabling a four hour clip between Gettysburg and Baltimore. The improved connection eliminates previous difficulties at the junction and smooths motile travel.
A weekly marketing special is loaded every Tuesday at the Company’s Warehouse for Baltimore and dispatched swiftly. Also notes a missing person in Harrisburg and various local notices including a divorce, a murder accusation, and sugar cane molasses yields.
From the Officers of the Tattlestown Railroad report the total construction cost is just under 75000 dollars. Freight and wail earnings, passenger traffic in six months totaled 3100 dollars with operating expenses around 2296 dollars leaving a net 823 dollars for bond holders. Reports from Amal way and Petersburg note new buildings and schoolhouse completion. Osborn murder case in Chambersburg ends with Funk convicted of second degree and sentenced to five and a half years, Dame Funk sobs as husband is led away. Local praise for charity and community traits appears in Western Jiffersannen and Simon Cameron.
Death of Mrs. Carine Amine McPrungey recorded in the obituary column. She died in Hagerstown during a visit to her daughter and was laid to rest at Avergreen Cemetery. Her life was marked by Christian fidelity and long friendship with the community.
The article notes a booming lime trade driven by the railroad and depot traffic. Saxons Beruten Kierz dominate lime handling, planning a large yard expansion, while farmers order thousands of bushels. Jima at 124 cents per bushel is supplied, with freight added, and expected to boost city markets and bond interest.
The article notes the daily railroad revenue averaging about 100 dollars for last month, enough to cover expenses, interest on bonds, and stock dividends, with remarks on revised calculations by critics. Rev Walter I Krebs was installed as pastor of the Winmitabury and Rye Jolie Kelling installed at St Johns German Reformed church in Frederick by committees of the Maryland Union.
The Pennsylvania Conference of the Tiled Brethren in Christ met at Meahaniesburg Camberland County. Bishop Grossbrenner presided and reports from various charges were encouraging. J G Shaw appointed for the voting year to York Springs. Missionary interests are flourishing. conference treasury received about 400 dollars despite challenging times.
On the night of the 10th two intoxicated recruits, Patrick Quin and James Morissey, fought at Carlisle Barracks. Morissey threw a stone which struck Quin, causing Quin's death the next night. Morissey is jailed. A separate report details a deadly clash in MolKee Kentucky with Samuel Psanca and John Morri died, and a Morissey son injured. A long vested feud between the Morisses and Isnnos is noted.
Fragmented reminiscences from Springfield recount Lincoln’s ge nial response to a jest about defeat in the Douglas contest. The tale contrasts his calm humor with a regional log rolling anecdote, while notes on Pennsylvania youth in the legislature and local incidents from Palmyra to Portersburg tease political and industrial upheavals.
The Baltimore County Court at Towson Town wrapped a ten day murder case as Peter Currie was found guilty of killing Officer Rigdon. Currie awaits sentencing in jail, with possible appeal chances unlikely. The report also notes literary reviews and a bleak New York weather summary.
Leavenworth reports a suspect surrender of Monte gnupory amid Kansas troubles and the departure of Capt. Brown. Maine and Michigan fare poorly with frauds in voting and subsistence crises for 1 000 families. A slave gang near Baltimore nearly dies from charcoal poisoning in an unventilated room, underscoring dangers of improper heating.
A visit to Fairfield recounts a sociable party of Indies and gentlemen, with Prof Tarrig guiding instrumental music lessons. The essay lauds musical cultivation among Fairfield youths, civic harmony in churches, and the uplifting effect of music on society, dated January 24, 1850 in Gettysburg.
The piece recalls the U S push toward Paraguay noting Congress conferred discretion on the President to use force if needed. Observers doubt an armed expedition will go forward soon and expect a commission first, with details to Congress if the mission falters. Officials offer no forecast on termination or challenges, while costs could reach millions and strain Treasury.
A chaotic Senate scene on January 22 1959 featured bitter exchanges among Democrats led by Mr Pugh of Ohio and Mr Douglas over presidential appointments. Mr Hale and Mr Jefferson Davis attempted to restore order as accusations of insincerity theft and rebellion flew, with scathing remarks described by the correspondent. The clash ended amid sharp exchanges and a lengthy postscript correspondence between Mr Douglas and Mr Fil.
The Congress debates trimming expenses while clinging to $8 a day pay for members, costing about $1.15 million per session versus $440,000 under the old rate. critics note luxury, yet no repeal moves occur. Reports recount destitution in New York, a mother’s near fatal act, and Thaddeus Stevens commenting on fugitive slave law leverage.
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