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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1849
Page
2
In a Plainfield Gazette discussion, writers critique party proscription influencing township posts and elections while examining tariff effects. They cite Gen Taylor and argue protective duties raise prices through strengthened domestic manufacturing and competition, urging less party bias.
The piece argues that competition fuels innovation and cheaper goods, praising protective tariffs and subtreasury as superior financial systems. It contends a revenue tariff with extended ocean transport suffices for all manufacturing needs, citing 46 tariff modifications and U S government credit stability. It criticizes Tribune for biased free trade views while defending protectionist aims.
The notice highlights Mr. Walker’s advertised valuable books, especially the Statesman's Manual, as essential for every citizen’s library.
The piece argues that a small group grows wealthy through sharp advertising while the majority fail to compete. It emphasizes strategy over volume and warns readers about market imbalance.
A fragment notes merchants contending with debt and profit in the Gazette era, citing ease of burden and the role of advertisements in commerce and credit.
In another column of our paper will be found extracts from a small volume entitled Essays on Human Rights by E P Hurlbut published by Fowler and Wells 131 Nassau st New York. Price 50 cts.
The April number of National Magazine edited by Mrs Ann S Stephens is praised for worth and moral content. The note asserts Stephens’s name guarantees quality and that the magazine’s pages hold highly interesting material.
The ad from Mr. Bullman’s establishment promises reasonable prices and a good article. The text invites readers to test the claim and compare with other stores in town.
The note expresses admiration for Holden's Page Magazine April issue and asks for the three preceding issues they feel entitled to receive. It highlights the magazine as widely accessible and well regarded.
A woman died after her clothes ignited while intoxicated. Her son and daughter attempted to help. Dr. Canfield attended, and the jury ruled the death accidental. The piece also reports election results in Warren Township with Whigs prevailing in Somerset County.
A distinguished clergyman from the old Borough denounces the Elizabethtown Journal for printing questions about Sabbath car operations. The piece defends free discussion as the palladium of liberties and reflects on living in a free country.
Secretary of State Mr Clayton dismisses the whig press indignation over the Protocal and notes the treaty binding on both republics. The administration treats the agreement as effective despite domestic criticism.
A reader notes growing fashion for stand-up collars and mentions a suggestion to open an office for car insurance. The brief records evolving style alongside entrepreneurial ideas without asserting any actions.
Officers in Washington arrest Henry B. Jones linked to the Government Jewels theft. At 11 Pike Street they found 121 diamonds and 143 pearls plus three pounds of gold bars buried in a cellar, a large Ottar of Rose bottle, melted sword scabbard and Moroc co snuff box, with diamond settings moved to a tin box. Grand Jury mentions Tom Hand as thief. Jones allegedly transported the jewels to New York.
The passage notes five U S Senators once classmates at Transylvania University. They are Downs of Louisiana Jefferson Davis of Mississippi D R Atchison of Missouri Hannegan of Indiana and Jones of Ohio.
During the past month petitions from 58 towns signed by 4 069 persons prayed for the abolition of capital punishment and were presented to the Massachusetts Legislature by J M Spear.
The New Brunswick Union notes a rumor that Dr. Hasbrouck plans to re sign the Rutgers College presidency after the upcoming Commencement. The item highlights potential leadership changes at Rutgers in the near term.
About 240 Post Office appointments were made during the week, with 24 filling vacancies or being Whig, while others were removals for cause. The report notes party alignment and turnover in federal postal offices.
Samuel Risdon named Postmaster at Mount Holly replacing George Haywood removed. Charles C. Blanvalt appointed Postmaster at Hightstown after Israel C. Purdy removed. John ston appointed Postmaster in place of Aaron Sharpe who resigned.
The record notes that General Taylor never met one of the gentlemen of his Cabinet until his arrival in Washington. The remark highlights initial delays in personal introductions during the new administration.
A dense analysis argues that government derives from protecting innate rights rather than bestowing privileges. It asserts legal equality, limits on power, and that government cannot grant humanity’s essential capacities, only safeguard them and allow individuals to pursue happiness.
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