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Newspaper
Erie Observer
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1850
Page
2
The Albany Argus reports a Democratic landslide in Pennsylvania, with major gains in the Legislature and key offices. It notes gains in Congress, shifts against anti-peace factions, and praises the federal union and conciliatory policies amid postwar adjustment. Also critiques abolitionist fundraising and recounts a found child tale ending in reunion with her mother.
A Dinwiddie County negro died after a snake crawled down his throat while returning from an errand. The snake drew back as workers tried to pull it out, and the man died instantly. Nearby, Jeremiah Moore declined the nomination for County Judge in Wayne County Michigan, citing incompetence to perform duties if elected.
The Albany Journal reports a grim murder case in New Scotland. Two Lester children, aged about six and eight, were found dead and missing suspects include Reuben Dunbar, the step-son of their uncle. Evidence cited includes a flail strike and a rope found near the bodies. The Coroner’s Jury verdict holds Dunbar and another person or persons unknown responsible for the deaths. Funeral services were held in New Scotland.
From the return received we estimate Democratic candidates for Canal Commissioner Auditor General and Surveyor General elected by about 15000 majority. The district lists majorities for Congress with Curtis gaining 98 and notes on county results. Also mentions Constitution amendment passage, and upcoming Gibson Vocalist concert with praise from Boston Post.
In Warren County the vote shows Curtis gaining strongly over two years ago and nearly matching Walker's countywide rise. Across McKean Jefferson Eli and others, Whig gains mirror Curtis's popularity, while Potter and Clarion show mixed results amid campaigning and railroad debates. The piece notes Democratic turnout lagging in non election years and criticizes rival publications.
The piece celebrates Pennsylvania Democrats winning House seats and a strong state ticket, denouncing Whig opposition to the compromises and calling for unity on the Constitution. It notes gains and losses across districts, predicts a large State Senate majority, and anticipates a United States Senator replacing Dr. Sturgeon. The tone pledges resistance to sectional agitation and cheers the Democratic sweep.
A satirical piece mocks female suffrage talk, imagining a world where women vote and stand for office. It catalogs imagined benefits and foibles, praising some privileges while humorously inflating election day antics and marital roles. The tone blends irony with cautious optimism for progress.
The Carlisle Volunteer endorses Hoo J. S. Brack for U.S. Senate after confirming Pennsylvania’s legislative majority for democracy. A court in Van Buren Arkansas awarded Wm Ward $5000 in a seduction suit involving a 15 year old plaintiff, with jurors lamenting insufficient damages. The Lowell advertiser notes Day State Manufacturing in Lawrence Mass begins a 300 foot seven story mill, a sign that manufacturers fear ruin.
The piece profiles Theodore Parker as a preeminent Boston figure, praising his intellect, religious thought, and reform zeal. It notes his unorthodox beliefs about the Bible and Christ, his world view, and his roving influence in sermons at the Melodeon drawing thousands. Parker is described as robust, eloquent, and a powerful teacher and critic. He is praised for urging truth, confronting hypocrisy, and inspiring readers toward religious and moral inquiry.
A Texas Gazette critique mocks a contemporaries claims about elections and roosters, noting misstatements about who placed a rooster and when. It references a 1848 departure, a 1853 return, and a 6-township district with seven counties. The Indiana Constitutional Convention in Indianapolis elected George W. Carr president and W. H. English secretary.
The U S Steamer Michigan returns from the upper lakes after rescuing soldiers from Mackinaw and attempting to free the stranded Patchin near Skillagaleest. It then aids the brig Algonah near Middle Sister, towing her to Put In Bay, before arriving at Detroit. The report also notes Jenny Lind’s Boston decor cost and a description of Haarlem drainage via steam pumps.
Bandits entered the mail car near Gray's Ferry about 11 o clock Saturday night and rifled pouches. Contents included large remittances, checks, drafts, and southern western funds. One letter from Carpenter Vermilge New York to J W Maury Richmond covered 764. About 1000 letters and valuables were opened and sent back to New York. no clue yet.
A rider reports from the Buffalo morning paper that a man named Man from Cincinnati was seen descending a fender rope into the water aboard the steamer Saratoga near the west shore around 4 AM. He vanished before a search could be begun. described as about 35, possibly French or Italian and mentally unsettled, leaving two coats and a hat in his state room.
Married notices report D. A. Finxey of Meadville wed to Miss Mantox daughter of the late Dr. Joins. Also C. M. Seley of Milwaukie wed to Phebe M. Wells. In Millcreek Wm. W. Wilson of Geneva wed to Mary J. Phorrin. Rev Wm Flint and Rev EH Silliman presided.
Obituaries and death notices list Lavina Teel age 4 years 10 months 29 days in Millcreek Ellen Cordelia Barr 17 7 8 in Millcreek Conneaut John Randall in his 81st year Archibald C Marsh 25 years Mrs Sarah Salisman 36 Wesleyen Wesleyville Nancy Alle 77 Harborcreek Lucius Henry Miner 38th Sept ult North East.
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