New Jersey voters revolt against monopoly power in state politics
Citizens denounce a biased monopoly system and demand reform after decisive election backlash. The record lists legislators supporting and opposing abolition, naming those who voted for property qualifications and those who backed abolition, highlighting a charged struggle over equal rights and representation in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Democrats
Fe Abraham
Brown
Cobb
Condit
Cornell
Day
Doty
Duell
Emley
Braddock
Butcher
Buzby
Carpenter
Fritz
Hageman
Hineline
Hooper
Hopper
Hornbeck
Hoxey
Hurt
Hayler
Lolier
Marlow
Newell
Nixon
Opydycke
Phillips
Price
Remster
Ribbier
Risly
Sithens
Tineman
Walting
en-Terser
Nanking
Tersey Park
Tersey
Tromestead
Lot
Ion
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures for Quarter Ending December 1 1849
The United States treasury reports receipts of 3 306 000 for the quarter ending December 1 1849 with 7 203 000 from customs. Expenditures for the same period total 10 230 000. A query asks if an Evening Free School should be established, reflecting public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Terrible Explosion Terrifies New York Street Scene
A powerful explosion at A B Taylor Priming Manufacturer on Huguest Street caused the He dictates building collapse and ground shuddering. The blast killed at least 24 and injured many, with 71 missing and total deaths likely to rise, as fires drew crowds to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Peat
Prankfort
A.B Taylor
Huguest
Messrs. Hull & Son
Mr. Taylor
Mysterious Noises and Public Skepticism
The piece questions belief in communications with disembodied spirits and mocks sensational claims as superstition. It cites Salem Witchcraft history as cautionary proof and argues education of women as key to reducing foolish beliefs. It credits Dr. John W Craig and Charles D. Hinline for public documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Auburn, &c
Salem
Joanna Southcote
Matthias
Miller
Old Wife
John W Craig
Charles, D. Hinline Esq
Polarized party votes mark slavery ban proposals in Congress
In Congress Mr. Root's resolution to bar slavery in new territories and Giddings's pro rights measure were laid on the table by decisive votes. Montesquieu named in Barnum's tragedy faces first degree murder indictment. Cohoes Cataract reports a dead child found in a molasses hogshead with grisly details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Root
Congress
Committee On Territories
Gidding
Sr. Louis
J. G. Montesquieu
Barnum’s
Raimond
Cohoes
Albany
New Jersey Legislation Debates Banking Rise and School Funding
The legislature reports on taxes and funding for townships with 71 000 births and 1799 marriages in 105 townships. A Ten Hour bill passes and debates on General Banking, school law, and railroad amendments accompany sharp critique of state policies and calls for reform in New Jersey governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Ferther
Morris Eventy
Ag ’ Fiunar
Ayars
Bixhop
Butcher
Buzhy
Carpenter
Cornell
Day
Doty
Fritz
Hageman
Hamline
Hooper
Bopper
Hornbeck
Moxey
Horf
Hayter Toller
Marlow
Meeker
Mo Opdycke
Personett
Phillips
Pierson
Price
Remester
Ribble
Risley
Sithens
Tinsman
van Dyke
van Wagoner
Wade
Walling
Weekoff
Araham
Braddock
Brown
Cobb
Condit
Duell
Eatley
French
Gaskill
Kanouse
Stockton
Thompson
Valentine
Mesers
Morford
Cassidy
Kartterthwaite
Rogers
Dcean &E
Weatfield Essex Co
Hackensack and
Morris
Morris County
New Jersey
Trentonian
Education and politics stir New Jersey public discourse
The Trenton era debate urges broad school funding toward lasting state growth. A stray anecdote recalls an Oregon pioneer, while reflections on thrift, taxation, and self-reliance frame a call for robust education foundations amid partisan policy.
Young Lady Rebuked for Kiss Sparks Self Justification
A GGA figure details confrontations with her mother after a kiss with her intended. She defends her actions by quoting a biblical passage about judgment, insisting on personal agency despite parental rebuke.
New York Postage Reform Advocates Two Cent Domestic Rate
The New York Cheap Postage Association urges Congress to adopt a two cent rate for prespared letters under half an ounce sent anywhere in the United States and an ocean two cent rate for world mail. They argue current costs are illogical comparing land and sea letters and cite international examples to support the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Cheap Vostage Association
United States
Congress
Elihu
New York
Liverpool
England
Dover
John Oat
Faraday
Compromisé Resolutions on Slavery and Territory Boundaries
A collection of resolutions discussing California admission without slavery restrictions, Texas debt settlement tied to annexation, the New Mexico border, and limits on abolition plans in the District of Columbia. It covers slave trade, fugitive delivery, and state rights versus federal powers in slaveholding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States
Cal
Texas
New-Mexico
District of Columbia
Maryland
Alumbia
Congress
Drury Case Jury Discharged and Rioter Sentenced
New York February reports the jury in the Drury case unable to agree on a verdict for an attempt on Thomas Warner. Eight for acquittal and four for conviction. Meanwhile Jean Long was sentenced to two years for fire at the Astor Opera House. Citizens debate Mr Day’s role in the judiciary committee and his stance on property qualifications. The rhetoric targets “Judiciary Day” and political divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yonk
Drury
Thomas Warner
Jean, Long
Astor Opera House
Me. Day
Teich
Ben Franklin
Judiciary Day
W. J. Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plainfield Gazette
Plainfield, N. J
Albert D. Drake
New-York
Legislature
Hasparo
Rahway
Nebeth
Union
Springfield
Newnoe
Ander
Luta~tate
Vietory
Philadelphia
Brougham
House of Incurables
Reranu
Ile
Thurston
Oregon
Maine
Laws
Columbia River
Conan
Chetmbera
Mr Clay
New Brooklyn
W E. Perry
Lewis
Dumn
Piscataway
Ann Coddington
Middlesex Co
N.J
Randolph Morris
Mary Jane Coddington
Middlesex Co. NJ
Newark
H . Fish
Somerville
Daniel Waldron
Martha
P&t
Lyhaim Bryant
Sarah F. Bryant
John W. Luig
Guarnes
Dr. Sullman
Thomaston
I's
Cr P.M
Dunham
Mountain Road
Young Hyson Lens
Durham
St. Pr
D Vail
P. M. Fitesci
Houss
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