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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1850
Page
2
Plainfield New Jersey reports Albert D. Drake named as the authorised agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements. In Philadelphia, E W Carr of Third Street opposite the Exchange is listed as the authorised agent for that city.
The piece argues reform to end special acts and grant general laws for equal rights. It urges both parties to craft a broad liberal education system and to resist mercenary lawmakers who grant targeted privileges, predicting lasting constitutional principles and universal suffrage safeguards. The author cites swine at large and ballot voting as prime examples of burdensome, piecemeal legislation.
The piece notes a New Jersey Industrial Legislature proposal urging state action to restore soil ownership to the people and prevent monopolies, with delegates listed and a January start in Trenton. It also records Captain Joseph B. Coward of Tom's River dying from a collision injury, his funeral, and a decline in liquor offenses with court sentences.
The piece argues for democratic ascendency to secure common schools, broad homestead and household exemptions, elimination of property qualifications, and general laws against special legislation. It predicts Whig support for these measures and warns against party-driven obstruction and deceit.
The document outlines army strength at 12 338 men with 70 percent in active service and assigns 7 796 to Texas New Mexico California and Oregon. It notes Indian depredations in Texas and New Mexico and recommends additional mounted forces. It covers Sioux treaty enforcement, Stanbury’s Salt Lake exploration, a retired officers list, and department expenses for 1862. It also details Post Office routes 178 672 miles costs 2 724 426 yearly and 6 500 postmasters appointed.
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