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Newspaper
Cambridge Reveille
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1850
Page
2
The Cambridge Reveille designates E W Carn of Philadelphia as the authorized recipient for payments regarding advertisements and subscriptions. Dated September 28, 1850.
A meeting is scheduled for Thursday October 3 at 3 PM to discuss advancing the Terre Haute and Richmond Railroad east of Indianapolis. The survey results will be shown. Several knowledgeable attendees including P. Lowe of the Dayton and Western Railroad are invited. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD. September 26 1850.
Meetings of the friends of the National Road Route were scheduled the week of Oct. with times and towns listed. Centreville Friday Oct 2 at 3 PM Cambridge Thursday Oct 3 at 3 PM Spiceland Meary County Friday Oct 4 at 3 PM Knightstown Friday Oct 4 at 6 PM Charlottsville Saturday Oct 5 at 10 AM Greenfield Saturday Oct 5 at 3 AM Cumberland 6 PM.
Gov Towns acts under state law to summon a Southern Convention in Milledgeville on December 10, with delegates chosen November 25. The message warns that abolition of slavery threatens institutions and social order, alleging federal overreach. A hint questions Vaile's sympathy and unity against enforcing the cited laws.
The Wayne County Whig reports on the Richmond and New Castle route stirring friends of the Terre Haute and Richmond Road. It urges stock subscriptions and action to keep Terre Haute in the line, warns that abandonment would lead to decay, and recalls recent public notices about railroad bonds and local industry.
Correspondence from G W Julian to the true Democrat shows him opposing any tariff shielding Pennsylvania iron interests. He aims to return to Congress with votes from Democrats and Free Soilers, seeking a free soil ultra locofoco alignment. Neither party trusts the other, undermining his plan.
A temperance meeting attended by citizens from Dublin and Milton heard a speaker from Dublin advocate burning a distillery if laws allowed. The group warned such statements harm the temperance cause and urged calm dialogue and mutual respect to persuade opponents.
The Harmonicus factions met in Syracuse New York and nominated a state ticket. The Old Hanker backed Horatio Seymour for Governor and Sanford F. Church for Lieutenant Governor. They merged into a universal Democratic party reaffirming the Baltimore resolutions and discarding the Buffalo plank.
Last week we urged the Marshal to address horse racing in public streets and note repeated outrages. The issue endangers pedestrians, especially after nightfall, and suggests appointing someone else if the marshal cannot patrol evenings.
Washington Bunting, a bar keeper at widow Smith’s Tavern in New Paris, dies after Joseph Johnson strikes him with stones following a liquor dispute. Johnson fled after arrest but escaped custody. case before a magistrate and the incident is tied to warnings against intoxicating drink.
The U S Mail Steamship Ohio arrived from New Orleans via Havana with dates from Havana of the 18th and carried 300 passengers, the California mail, and half a million dollars in gold dust. The Falcon reached Havana on the 17th with 400 passengers and gold dust, and cholera cases occurred. Several deaths were reported on both vessels and among emigrants. The isthmian cholera was confined to California emigrants and American residents. An eight-year sentence was given to officers of two American vessels captured during the invasion, to be sent to Spain. A large fire struck Cardenas on the night of the 12th, destroying many houses.
The Senate met in executive session from 4 to 6 daily. The Mexican Indemnity bill passed on third reading after debate. A bill on temporary occupation and leases in gold districts was amended to appoint twelve agents with 2000 dollar salaries and a five percent rent share. a reduction to six agents was approved. House business included stationery funding and a dispute over Canadian vessel reciprocity. Market reports note weaker prices and varied grain, whiskey, sugar, and coffee trades in Washington. Public notices mention Governor Towns at Georgia convening a December Milledgeville convention, with delegate elections on November 25.
On Thursday last, by Eld. K Hoshour, Mr. Never Waicur wed Miss Saran Watcace, both residents of the county, in a formal ceremony.
A Wayne County rebuke to Cambridge City editorials. The writer defends Centreville’s moral standing and education efforts, contending Cambridge’s claims are false and that Centreville’s three schools and rising seminary deserve praise despite a local distillery.
The Daily Indiana State Journal will publish daily and weekly editions during the Constitutional Convention and Legislature sessions. Subscriptions cost two dollars for daily and one dollar for weekly during both bodies or per one body, with advance payment requested. Address Joun DeFrees for subscriptions.
The Indiana State Sentinel notes its purchase by Austin E H Brown on June 1 and outlines editorial leadership William J. Brown Nathaniel Bolton and business plans. It details semi weekly and weekly editions, prices, and subscription terms for readers during the 1850 session period in Indianapolis.
The Washington Union notes the retirement of Father Ritchie and reports the paper’s purchase by Ed Mund Burke and Mr. Everton. A young woman comments on the curious fact that the tortoise behind their shell comb supply now appears hairless.
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