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Newspaper
Carlisle Herald
Location
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1850
Page
2
A writer notes sunflowers offer high profits with proper cultivation, yielding 80 to 100 bushels per acre and 5 to 7 quarts of oil per bushel. Seeds are oleaginous, oils safe for olive oil like uses, and the plant provides fodder, honey, and edible parts. Green leaves supply cow feed, while seed benefits poultry.
The article advises orchard care with a soap sulphur and salt wash and scraping bark, and recommends harrowing marsh mud compost under trees. It urges proper manure mix, tree feeding, and general farm upkeep including whitewashing outbuildings and drainage to improve fertility and health of the estate.
A reader notes eggs are sold by count with no weight or size standard. Experiments show a dozen eggs range from 14½ oz to 24 oz, with price unchanged. The observed weight variance half as much as the difference in size, prompting questions on fair pricing.
A new pear variety called the Kirtland Pear is presented as one of the finest American pears. Originated from a seedling in 1819 by H T Kirtland of Ohio, raised by Prof J P Kirtland in Cleveland. Described as medium size with a roundish oblong shape, buttery melting flavor, fragrant aroma, and early autumn ripening. Dr Kirtland says it surpasses the nobler parent in vigor and productivity and is highly regarded for flavor.
Fragmentary remarks from a 19th century newspaper page discuss weather as unprecedented this spring and critique political shifts. The text includes distorted quotes about prevalence of chance, a renamed publication, and scattered comparisons of common objects.
Juvenile concert under Mr Fans was canceled on Tuesday due to attendance issues and will be repeated Thursday evening. The event was well received, described as delightful with great satisfaction. Also notes a trade pamphlet on painting gilding and varnishing with recipes and care tips, published by Henry C. Baird, Philadelphia, available at Haverstickdy North Hanover street.
The Locofoco State Convention at Williamaport nominated Canal Commissioner William T. Morrison of Montgomery, Auditor General Ephraim Banks of Mifflin, and Surveyor General J Porter Brawley of Crawford. The delegates passed resolutions backing the Baltimore platform on slavery, with Buchanan and Cameron factions split and multiple ballots used to decide nominations. Morrison and Brawley were seen as Buchanan allies. internal friction and personal criticisms marked the proceedings.
The law published in exhaustive form covers population, professions, birthplaces, marriages, literacy, deaf and insane statuses, slave and slaveholder records, land value, farm equipment, livestock, yearly produce to June 1 1850, industrial products, town and county valuations, taxes, school and library data, periodicals, crime, wages, board rates, carpenters and farm hands pay, church counts, and broad social statistics for reference.
Reports from Telegraph describe a crowded Nashville gathering with Hon. W. Li Sharkey as president. Judge Shat, Key urged unity to protect the Southern government. Gen Pillow attends. Also noted is a Cumberland encampment in Charaberlaburg and state financials showing a remaining balance after August interest.
The calm of the Slavery Compromise talks is shattered by Henry Clay's approach viewed as dictatorial by Whigs and press. The piece argues Clay’s refusal of Taylor's plan, calls his stance intolerant, and warns that forcing a new bill on California risks renewed agitation and disunion threats.
The piece reports on U S steamers sent to Cuba to demand the return of American prisoners near Yucatan and near a Mexican island, arguing for distinction between crimes and mere intentions. It mentions Spain, Lopez, and belligerent sentiments among anarchists and passengers, with local references to a Governor and public demonstrations.
A large Philadelphia gathering lauded President Taylor and Governor Johnston for their leadership. Resolutions urged tariff action, California admission, and continued support for the national and Pennsylvania administrations, with calls for party unity and allegiance across districts.
A Glasgow Saturday Post tale tells how Mary Brown, daughter of a recently dead gentleman, escaped her brother who sought to detain her by deception. After a court dismissal she pursued passage aboard the City of Glasgow, faced delays in Greenock, but a steam-tug oil mishap and timely aid allowed her to reboard and flee with her luggage aboard a Gourock steamer.
A long discussion questions the notion that hogs are filthy and argues for their utility. It cites cleanliness in wild boars, domestic management, and recalls applications from meat to plasters and brushes. The piece also notes the hog’s role in brawn and a humorous aside on pockets and lawyers.
A Wilmington Delaware tribute lauds Governor Wine I Johinston of Pennsylvania praising his patriotism integrity and reform efforts. It endorses his opposition to slavery and expresses hope for a second term stating he should be re elected for the good of the Commonwealth and Union.
The Pacific News suggests that if Congress splits California into northern and southern states it would hinder free state creation. It contends that opposing admission as a free sovereign state could push Californians to declare themselves independent from Congress and govern their own interests.
The Philadelphia papers publish Governor Johnston's proclamation offering a reward of one thousand dollars for the arrest and conviction of those who murdered Cornelius Mooney, a Moyamensing watchman, on the morning of the 26th. The governor urges citizen unity to uphold the law and protect peace in disturbed districts.
On the 8th, Stevens gave notice to bring in a bill to amend the Tariff of 646. The measure is seen as essential for Pennsylvania's prosperity and to not be lost again until enacted. The Terre Haute letter about Dr Parkman turns out to be a hoax with no such people residing there.
On May first, Rev George Mortis presided as James Gincunist of Dauphin county wed Wiiza A., daughter of John Mateer of Cumberland county.
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