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Newspaper
Huntingdon Journal
Location
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1850
Page
2
The Muntinapon Journal details subscription terms with yearly, advance, and delinquent rates, requiring at least six months and noting editor absence. It reports local elections, new millinery store openings, store promotions, Whig State Convention prep, rail road accidents, census taking, and literary notices with several named individuals and places.
The piece defends Gen. Taylor against charges of executive interference with the compromise plan. It argues Taylor could not withhold his California message and credits his plan as wiser, while condemning attacks by Clay and Locofoce advocates. It notes an adjourned Presbytery meeting for licensure of James St Oxinson and a call to Rev. Lowman P. Hawes, with details of family presence and expectations. It ends with Cuba and Blair county political notes.
From Washington, last week yielded little in either house as the Compromise lingers in the Senate amid ongoing amendments and a looming test vote on indefinite postponement. Support and opposition split on its fate, with many predicting passage or its defeat in the House, while some warn it would worsen regional agitation and future difficulties. In the House, California admission debates closed with confusion as members prepared for votes, hoping for a decisive end without disgrace to the country.
The weather since June’s start has been delightful inviting summer visitors to Huntingdon. The town offers green landscapes, clean mountain air, hospitable residents, and convenient rail access from Philadelphia. Also praised are Gen Taylor Tariff debates and President Polk era policy with Secretary of the Treasury, urging support for tariff aims.
The piece asks if Huntington will observe Independence Day with a proper celebration or let it pass unhonored. It notes other places prepare for the day and invites a reply from citizens to decide on observance.
Stand by Them The Whig Conventions across Dauphin Allegheny Lancaster Bedford and other counties pass resolutions approving the State and National Administrations. President Tavion and Governor Jouxstax are praised for backing the Whig party and the duty to stand by their administrations is urged. The governor of South Carolina appoints Robert W. Harnwell to U S Senate in place of Ellmore and cholera spreading in New Orleans and St Louis.
The Whigs declare support for President Taylor citing his constitutional, humane course amid faction and discord. They praise his stance against disunion, adherence to old Whig principles on taxation, industry, and public works, and demand unity behind him to preserve the republic. The Pennsylvania Whigs pledge to stand by the President as the nation faces crisis.
The York Republican mocks Locofoco calls for freedom and equality by contrasting South Carolina’s five hundred acre freehold and ten slaves rule with New Hampshire and Virginia. It notes aristocratic bias in Democratic states and restricts voting to landowners, highlighting party contrasts.
The U S District Attorney in New Orleans, under State Department and Presidential direction, ordered General Lopez arrest for violating the act of April 20 1818. He appeared for examination June 19 and is now before the United States Commissioner on neutrality law charges, with strong expectation of discharge. Darra’s Doies notes express sympathy for bereaved Duncan family children. Joan C Kuyhne, Esq seeks Dauphin legislature seat as Whig candidate. praise for his eloquence. Recent rains boost crops with prospects of a bountiful harvest.
The Iron Interests of New York and neighboring states suffer under British tariff pressure and cheap foreign labor. Forge fires on the Satanic river drop from 21 of 41 to 6 in operation, with 1,500+ workers affected and $2,000 daily earnings redirected to Europe. Tariff blamed for manufacturing decline. British competition cited. Also notes political antagonism toward Whigs and tariff critique, and mentions travel improvements and a Massachusetts mass meeting backing President Taylor.
In June 1850 Huntingdon, Patres faces a caustic critique by Plebs in the Journal. The writer mocks Patres for grammar errors and misused terms, warns against harsh sarcasm, and invites a renewed, gentler reply from the critic.
The Flour market is quiet with 8 900 barrels sold for export at 5 255 374 per barrel. Bakers and city dealers buy common brands at 5.25 to 5.75 and fancy New York at 5 to 6.75 per barrel. Rye flour steady at 3. Corn meal in demand with 1500 barrels sold. Wheat scarce with Red 1.1701.20 and White 1.26 per bushel. Rye last sold 65 cents. Southern Yellow 66 cents per bushel for 4 000 bushels. Oats prime Pennsylv nia 43 cents and South term 41. Whiskey 27 cents per barrel and 20 cents per 30 gallons.
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