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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1850
Page
2
Courtland Parker of Newark will deliver a lecture before the Plainfield Lyceum on Tuesday evening next in Mr Laing’s Hall. The Ladies and the public are invited to attend.
A local newspaper declares a motto of free expression and equal rights, pledging to publish articles on all subjects. It laments overreach by rulers, asserts government powers come from the governed, and defends democratic principles and constitutional limits.
A rhetorical defense of inalienable rights and constitutional limits. The speaker argues people may alter or abolish government that fails to protect equal rights, condemns hereditary power and calls for universal suffrage and property balance between white and black citizens. The piece critiques taxation, currency, weights, courts, and war powers as protections of rights.
Fragmentary text debates whether special charters and powers to transport goods across states infringe equal rights. It discusses constitutional balance, protection of life necessities, and the reach of state vs federal authority. Mentions New Jersey, Camde Companies, and references to U.S. officials and grants.
The Briggs vs. Camden and Amboy Railroad Company case in the U S Court waits for action as heavy docket limits prospects of reaching it within five years. Six to ten similar suits against the company are pending, each to be pursued to a final decision by a Justice of the Peace and Court of Errors.
Coroners Jury reports a deadly explosion with 67 dead 30 injured 32 escaped and 6 missing. Safety valve allegedly failed at 112 pounds against a 40 pound design, causing the catastrophe. Taylor as 60 pounds miscalculated, authorities seek relief and aid for victims.
The Tribune comments on a state bill, noting opposition to passenger charges and praising a clause favoring government revenue, arguing the provision benefits consumers and government alike. It critiques Grover Cleveland era consumer protection ideas and suggests the bill’s popular support hinges on the bonus outcome.
The text notes a gulf frontier of n miles and surface area of about fifty thousand square miles, enough to form seven states. It says a Senator envisions enlarging the region, while Mr. Boses suggests reducing it to about 150 thousand square miles and eventually dividing into two territories of 75,000 square miles each.
The letter argues unity to press for a new East Jersey county, citing long juror delays, growing population, and wasted time and money in surrounding townships. It notes a desire among residents for separate organization and urges petition circulation to persuade the legislature.
The Empire City arrives at Chagres with 257 passengers and gold dust worth about 1.5 million. The Oregon brings 3 million in gold dust. five steamers anchor off Chagres including Falcon and Osceola. Fire at Dennison’s exchange destroys nearly a million in property. Parker House among losses. Legislature session and governor inauguration outline California state actions.
The end of hostilities sees Russia and Turkey agree that Polish subjects involved in the late movement must leave the Turkish domain. An Austria Russia accord to list participants includes Gen Bem and twelve others, with Kossuth among thirty two. Kassath is reported to have joined her husband after fleeing Hungary in disguise. The English Consul in Vienna uncovers a sinister Austrian plot against Kossuth.
A sermon argues against legislative coercion of conscience in Sabbath observance, asserting true sacredness comes from voluntary belief and divine blessing, not statute. The passage urges viewing the Seventh Day as a rest and meditation on God’s goodness rather than an imposed rule. Sun. Arrarment of Proreston Wepsres reports Webster arraignment for Not Guilty plea slated March 19 with Sohier and Merrick as defense counsel.
Proceedings from February 6 to 7 cover charter bills to build schools in Burling ton and Elizabeth, county creation for Ocean, and road matters. Governing appointments include a slate of state officials, with a public meeting in Trenton urging Sunday work ban on state projects. Congress debate centers on the petitioning right and slavery issue.
A historical note recounts citizen rights and property demand for voting in New Jersey, listing several names and urging posterity to know who supported liberal laws. It also cites a Michigan Democratic paper praising General Cass and the territorial slavery proviso amid statewide political sentiment.
Friends of Land Reform and Homestead Exemption organize a grand mass demonstration to urge Congress and state authorities to cede unoccupied public lands to the people of the United States under the land reform movement.
At Mount Bethel on Friday the 8th inst. Lewis Miller aged 75 years. In this place on Sunday the 10th inst. Mrs. Mary Sebring aged 76 years.
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