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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1859
Page
2
Reports describe a night rail crash on a Michigan Southern line with a sleeping car piling into wreckage and a mangled, drowning scene. Survivors built fires, rescuers arrived after hours, and dozens died or were gravely injured in a culvert collapse near Mishawaukee and the St. Joseph river.
The article reports on the anticipated clash on the Mincio near Lombardy with Austrian and allied forces massed. It notes Austrians retreating to strong positions, French columns advancing, and strategic pivots around Montichiari and Lonato. Possible outcomes include Austrian pressure, potential armistice talks, and shifts toward Piedmont or Venice.
A Milan letter recounts the battle near Malagnano between French Sardinian forces and Austrian troops. It notes heavy casualties including officers and hundreds of corpses, describes fierce bayonet attacks, and praises French valor. Also described is a navy smuggling raid exposing contraband aboard ships with liquor and provisions hidden in bread loaves.
The town celebrated with bells, cannons, and bands though business was steady. A college event drew large crowds with strong student speeches. York’s Fourth featured a notable military display with the Baltimore Greys and other units plus a visiting captain Troven. The Court-room received a facelift, and a storm damaged the Mesara Warner building, repaired soon after. Misfortunes struck locally with two broken arms from falls and a brutal assault on a ten-year-old near the Gap, a perpetrator later at large.
The Fourth at the Pennsylvania College proceeded smoothly with a decorated stand, shade trees, and a flag unfurled from the cupola. Theo Heitig and C. L. Pregsler delivered remarks and an oration, followed by musical selections and a sequence of addresses from local figures, concluding with patriotic songs and mutual praise for the event’s ordenliness.
Commencement events at the College of New Jersey include an Oration before the liberal societies delivered by Rev. Dr. Mallvaine of Rochester on Tuesday morning the 28th alt. In the afternoon the Alumni gathered in the College Chapel with Rev. Dr. Taylor of the class of 1819 as presiding officer and Vice Presidents Rev. Dr. Steele and Senator Pearce. The exercises the next day listed fifty five graduates including Hersuny Posnoox son of Lon. Tarnes Pollock and Rt. Belvirte Watson son of Rev. Dr. Wutgon formerly pastor of the local Presbyterian Church.
A Missourian correspondent reports from Camp Plagd Harrisburg that Adams County awarded a flour contract at 28 60 per 100 pounds despite cheaper bids. The piece alleges a $112,000 profit hidden in the deal involving Holliday, Martin, Russell, and Secretary Floyd. It also critiques post office route cuts and federal retrenchment claims impacting rural communities.
The Union notes that opposition papers praise Commodore and Kar and anticipate broad support. It claims the State Convention endorsed the ticket and platform, predicting wide approval and a strong lead into 1860.
The report estimates foreign dry goods imported into New York at 125 million dollars, with false invoices undervaluing by 30 to 40 percent. It notes wages and employment effects and urges American manufacturing. It also cites Utah Territory coverage with Judge Cradlebaugh issuing warrants for Mountain Meadows arrests and reports of mass killings. A York fight between Laurel Wire and Vigilance Company associates ends with a stabbing of Thomas Duria.
The steamer Adelaide from Galway with dates to the 25th ult arrived yesterday. Napoleon telegraphed that another terrible battle was fought with a great victory. The Austrian army formed in line five leagues long. French took flags cannons and prisoners. Vienna dispatch says battle still progressing. Austrian force on Minechy reported 280900 strong. Piedmontese troops advanced toward Paischina. Napoleon sought permission to march with thirty thousand through Hanover to the Rhine. Prussia rumored to oppose mediation harming Austria’s conflict. Swiss troops reportedly move to quell Perrivin uprising amid deadly street fighting. Italy reports no battle. Adelaide occupied Sousto Castaglione and Monte Chini. Napoleon joined the camp. Austrian government denied urban massacres. Prussia moving army toward the Rhine.
Teis said that the Jusceg Government had given permission to General Vitoure to entrench there thousand American volunteers under his banner. Mexico is in such a condition no to require the aid of a more vigorous people to establish order. There is no hope that any who aspire to rule that beautiful country will succeed without foreign aid. If Americans are admitted they will establish immigration and American meritations, the only hope of Mexico. An eventual beneficial effect may come despite opposition from a degraded populace. Americans carry with them their Constitution and the star spangled banner, and to establish those in a country is to give freedom to the people. A portion of the State debt totaling 44,100 was paid by the State Treasurer on the 28th ult, and interest due on the public debt on the jet was paid, amounting to 86,070.60.
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