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Newspaper
Erie Observer
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1850
Page
2
From Washington the Pennsylvanian correspondent reports a near total policy revolution feared in the cabinet reshuffle. Galphinism and Sewardism are cited as targets with cabinet changes expected, Webster or Winthrop likely to lead the new administration in a dramatic shift.
John Spaulding of this village saw near Two Heart River a land rise from the lake shore forming a new island about 150 feet in circumference and six feet above water. A circular ground area inland sank twenty feet, while Indians fled in fear, prompting discussion by geologists and scientists seeking explanation.
Washington crowds swell as politicians arrive for a possible cabinet shakeup. Rumors swirl about James G. Ewing and others facing removal, Seward and Weed courting forgiveness, and potential appointments for Webster McKeown Butler King. A caucus reportedly set California and Texas border lines amid Compromise talks. The death of President Taylor draws mourners and a formal state ceremony.
Commander Bunxus reports General Orders from the Secretary of the Navy directing Army Navy and Marine Corps officers to wear mourning insignia on the left arm and sword hilt for six months. Funeral honors are to be observed at posts ships and vessels with thirty minute gun salutes commencement at meridian the day after receipt of the order. Guns fired at this port Tuesday aboard the Michigan and Wednesday aboard the Ingham with flags at half mast.
The Westfield Messenger notes chatter of a single Lake Shore railway from Buffalo through Dunkirk to Erie. It claims gauge alignment with the Ohio line in Erie, pa, forcing goods reshipment at Buffalo and Dunkirk and potentially altering connections with the Central and New York and Erie lines. The report cites a disputed contract between New York and Erie and Erie and North East, and questions whether the NY and ERIE road ends at Dunkirk.
Readers planning a Buffalo visit are advised to take the steamer Fashion of the Wallbridge Line. The article extols Capt Evans and his brother the Clerk, Mr Brows the Steward, and Visuay the mate for excellent comfort and safety aboard.
A Philadelphia Whig gathering in the Museum building backed Mr. Clay’s compromise. Jeaux Parce Wetnenke presided with Cuan urs Grosons and Col. Joan Swift as lead speakers. Resolutions praised Clay’s public course and endorsed the Senate compromise bill. Some notes praise Hon. W. R. King as Senate president. The St Louis Union defends Benton against Wilmot Proviso rumors.
On the steamship Atlantic bound for Detroit we meet Captain M Dafoe and a courteous crew led by Warcox. Passengers include a West Point cadet, a lawyer, a country merchant, and a western farmer couple, all amid lake scenery, meals, minstrels, and dances as the river and islands pass by.
The scene shows well cultivated fields flanking the river and white ash on its bosom. A vessel powers up more steam to reach Detroit but the Atlantic cannot outpace the Michigan Central Railroad Depot as it glides in. Quick partings and brief farewells follow as travelers head along different roads.
The piece discusses political rumors about a future Adams administration cabinet replacement of the Galphing Faction, Seward’s satirical stance, and speculation that Fillmore will unite the Whigs and back Clay and Webster aligned policy. It anticipates a cabinet supportive of a party compromise on slavery and Cass’ approach, with emphasis on ultra Whig tendencies.
The Lawrence divorce tale centers on T. B. Lawrence and Miss Ward, Louisville beauty, with public squabbles over fashionable vanity. He blasts her rouge as un-Boston, while friends’ interference deepens the rift, drawing wide attention from New York to Louisville.
Funeral obsequies are organized by a committee, with Tuesday set as the day of observance. Citizens and visitors are urged to join the procession and participate in the solemnities, honoring the departed hero and the town. Graham's Second Prize engraving is offered via subscription for $3 for the year ending July 1, 1851.
The steamship Washington reached New York on the 7th with passengers including G. P. R. Janxs the famed English novelist and his wife, plus the Count and Countess Du pinski. The Count is a nephew of Hungarian generals and served as an engineer officer in Hungary’s recent fight for freedom.
A visitor recalls Capt. Jons Richards commanding the Ohio from Buffalo, praising his first season and growing public favor. The piece comments on changing norms for popular captains, notes literary journal The Message Bird, and mentions personnel changes in the Michigan and theater news about a Parade incident adaptation.
The writer journals a morning train trip from Boston through Lowell to Manchester and Concord New Hampshire. He notes Lowell as a growing city with mills, spindles, and industry, then travels to Nashua and Manchester admiring factories, clean streets, and civic life. In Concord he visits the State House, library, and historic relics before returning to Boston.
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