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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1849
Page
2
A Plainfield Gazette piece argues the Declaration of Independence anchors democracy and inalienable rights. It condemns slaveholding hypocrisy and calls for universal equality under a republic rather than aristocratic rule.
August issue praised for clear popular instruction and advocacy of simple natural remedies. Editor argues nature cures via air warmth food water and sleep, while quackery opposes these ideas. Scalpel to be published quarterly at one dollar per year. appeal to heads of families to subscribe.
Maryland votes October 3 for 6 Congressmen while Louisiana Mississippi and Texas cast ballots November 5 for 4 4 and 2 members. Special elections occur in Massachusetts Ohio and Rhode Island to fill vacancies. Eleven Free Soilers may hold power in the House.
Cholera reports show Newark with one case and two deaths on Monday. New York recorded 59 cases and 23 deaths on Monday, then 70 cases and 30 deaths on Tuesday. Buffalo sees growing cases with 50 and 17 deaths Sat–Mon, Albany reports 11 cases and 5 deaths.
A fire burned Albert Traphagen's store in Millville Springfield township between 10 and 11 p m Monday evening. Only a small portion of goods were saved. The property was insured for 1100 dollars with Newark Mutual Assurance Company.
A Methodist Episcopal camp meeting is set at Willow Grove near Plainfield the first week in September by appointment of Rev. Mr. Winner, Presiding Elder. A similar meeting will be held this week at South Orange.
A spirited local sheet advocates liberal principles and independent opinion. The publication is praised for fair conduct and fearless expression, reflecting confidence in its editorial stance and columns.
A note urges every inventor mechanic and artizan to subscribe to the Scientific American for invaluable insights and updates in science and engineering.
The Elizabethtown Standard notes concern over a bridge near Plainfield and questions whether it can safely bear heavy trains. It suggests inspectors may not be competent and warns of potential catastrophe if the structure fails.
A pint of water transformed into steam fills a space about 2000 pints and lifts a steam engine with thousands of pounds of force. The steam may later be condensed back into a pint of water.
A fragment notes annual Fulton revenue in New York estimated at 912,500 dollars. The terse line hints at fiscal figures for a district or project labeled Fulton but lacks full context or dates.
The Plainfield Gazette calls New Jersey residents to unite against railroad monopoly influence in state politics. It argues the struggle pits free citizens against corrupt corporations, urging turnout for an anti monopoly movement and a victory for the people over special privileges.
The Trenton Day News notes that Democrats who backed General Taylor and were misled by his nonpartisan pledges have switched to the Democratic ticket. It calls these voters independent thinkers who will not vote Whig again, moving as a solid block to support party unity.
Geo. C. Pratt once Post Master at Prairieville Wisconsin and tax collector in Woodstock WE fled with town men. Citizens voted he forfeited honor and integrity as the Woodstock Age notes indictment by the Grand Jury.
In Hudson County Court the grand jury Friday returned bills of indictment against six members of the New York Kel Guards linked to the Jersey City disturbance. No bill yet found against Perez the captain bailed by a Jersey City smith, Mr Malone, nor against Tyndall who was also bailed and alleged to have taken no part.
In New Orleans in August the court bound over a defendant in an abduction case to stand trial at the circuit court. He was released on bail bonds totaling $5,000 for appearance at the trial scheduled for next December.
A Mason County family of nine succumbs to cholera according to the Sangamon Journal. After eight family members die, a single surviving child is moved by neighbors and the house is set on fire with the bodies inside.
The Peoples Advocate argues for heavy damages from the railroad company for those killed or wounded in a Princeton accident. It states suits will seek substantial sums, arguing wilful neglect by managers entitles plaintiffs to thousands, and notes juries in Jersey can resist monopoly pressure.
Application for next Legislature to unite Van Vorst township and Jersey City under one act of incorporation to be named City or Jenser. Plan divides the area into wards with officers including Mayor Alderman Recorder Controller and Street Commissioner.
Harrisburg delegates approve a platform praising Zachary Taylor for president and Johnston for governor. Resolutions advocate tariff protection, industrial growth, and equal rights, urging alignment with manufacturers and laborers alongside farmers while criticizing the 1846 tariff and Subtreasury.
A Salem Ohio anti slavery publication denounces Queen Victoria for withholding £9000 from Irish distress, accusing British leaders of hypocrisy. The piece contrasts Nazarenes with Christians who profit from power, blasting the queen and advisers while praising genuine Christian mercy.
The Maine Legislature adjourned after a session of about three months. The Home Exemption bill, approved by the governor, exempts real estate up to 500 dollars and allows 500 dollars of personal property exemption if the owner owes no more than that value. It does not affect existing debts. Resolutions propose extending the session term from January 1851 if the tax is adopted.
The piece proclaims early support for General Taylor in Delaware and denounces the replacing of loyal allies by an unprincipled faction. It warns tyrants and cabals that Democratic Whigs will resist suppression and seek justice, urging resistance to perceived proscriptions.
A late Exeter Times piece discusses a sermon by the Exeter dean on the sacredness of life and the doom of murder. The reviewer argues the biblical text reads Whatsoever shedeth mans blood, its blood shall be shed and references Hebrew, Septuagint, Vulgate, and other versions to support the claim against the common wording.
The St Louis Republic notes over 6 000 deaths in a population under 60 000. Many were not citizens but newcomers bringing illness, urging cleaner living and proper ventilation to curb future epidemics.
The passage rails at workers as slaves to a few idle rulers. It argues laborers consent to being ridden by voters who elect leaders harming rights and forcing families to seek bread far from home, citing the Portland Pleasure Boat as a source.
The Louisville Journal asserts in a two and a half column wrap up that in forming our great staples into final products Western manufacturers require no protective revenue tariff.
Isaac Underhill a Seacaucus farmer in North Bergen township Hudson County was committed to Newark jail on Friday afternoon by coroner Morris K Crane for the murder of Thomas Mygin a blacksmith who visited Mr A s house and accused him of taking improper liberties with his wife The trial will likely occur at the upcoming Hudson County Court term.
A new company offers life insurance against accidental destruction but bars insured from traveling on the Camden and Amboy Rail road. The move reflects caution in travel risk coverage and rail travel restrictions.
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