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Newspaper
Columbia Spy
Location
Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1857
Page
2
An old text contrasts professional cooking with amateur work, arguing cooks need skilled guidance and an educated, discerning palate. It extols division of labor between mistress and cook maid, and laments modern cooks who lack proper training while hinting at forthcoming letters on the subject.
A Paris note recalls a malicious English prank where a pug spoils a painted face by licking, while a tale of the Titian’s lap and a court suit follows. European fashion in China and flamboyant garments prompt mockery of Celestial style and buttons placed behind the back. A Southern letter recalls clergy sermons with odd texts and a New York editor jokes about shirts and magicians of paper.
The Columbia Spy notes new book offerings and authors, calling attention to Dickens works such as Little Dorrit and the humor of Simon Suggs. It mentions Peterson’s editions, Saylor & McDonald’s as main outlets, and praises publisher enterprise while previewing other local notices and advertisements in the June 20 1837 issue.
The report recalls a scene of public fighting followed by reflections on liberty and law. It notes orderly behavior, lack of serious injuries, and contrasts with harsher enforcement in less favored communities. It then summarizes New York rioting over competing Street Commissioners and police forces, with arrests and a mortally wounded officer. Auction news closes the item.
Notice calls town meeting Monday night at the Town Hall inviting all interested in the Reading and Columbia Railroad construction to attend. Citizens urged to show interest and support the project managers with time and attention.
The House of Commons heard that iD Lord Palmerston intends to introduce a bill to abolish church rates. Mr Berkley signaled he would bring the question up for ballot on June 23. The London Times reports no basis for claims the U S steam private Niagara would skip laying the Atlantic submarine cable. The vessel left the Thames for Portsmouth and will proceed to Birkenhead to receive the cable. Nine hundred miles of cable already completed. Reeling to start July 10 aboard the Agamemnon. All cable ships to rendezvous at Cork Harbor for final arrangements. The Cyclops is conducting soundings along the proposed deep sea route. The cable will be laid west of Augnat, France. reports say the life attempt on the French emperor was republished with corroboration. All English papers mentioning the event are intercepted at French Poste. Madrid reports Mexican negotiations postponed until the Mexican mail arrives in June. If mail brings chastisement of delinquents, the question may turn favorable. otherwise it poses difficulties. Italy reports government barbarities with inflammatory placards calling for revolution. Marshal Radetsky not dead. Recersion of Gex, Warner at New York. New York June 16 Gen Walker arrived to a salute, was driven to City Hall, then to St Nicholas Hotel with rooms prepared.
June 10 1857 council meeting notes a three member committee to revise the dog control ordinance. Also reports on Vigilant Wire Engine & Hose Co officers, St Johns Free Church rector appointment, a new Episcopal college plan, a counterfeit note alert, Voltaire Vols and other items with city news and anecdotes.
We announce Jay Capwell of Lancaster as Sheriff candidate subject to Union County Convention. George Seaman of Mast Lampeter as Recorder candidate subject to Union Convention. Benjamin F Rowe of Providence township as Sheriff candidate subject to Union Convention. Christian Snes of Lancaster City as Sheriff candidate subject to Union Convention. Peter Martin of Clay will be Prothonotary candidate subject to Union Convention.
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