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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1850
Page
2
Albert D. Drake is authorized to receive subscriptions for the Plainfield Lyceum. Members meet at W. W. Davieon’s school house Tuesday evening at 7 o clock to discuss whether states should prohibit travel of public conveyances on Sundays. Public invited. E M Dress secretary.
A long critique argues that democracy and true liberty fail while people cling to party labels. It calls for governing by reason and the principle do unto others as you would have them do unto you, warning that Calhoun’s fate underscores the dangers of faction.
A reader notes alleged murder and prison delays, contrasts church charity with biblical reproach, and critiques sectarian conduct. The piece promotes book sales by John Terhune & Son and Lane & Porter in New York, and ends with humorous social advice about hats and a New Brunswick shop.
The report details 19 counties forming 180 townships with about 1665 school districts. Reports from 165 townships arrive, 15 remain. Student count is 70 553 up 3 646 from last year. Education funding totals 219 351 39 dollars, plus 17 381 06 over last year. Recommendations include allowing township tax raises up to four times state aid and enabling townships to establish free schools without extra legislation. It also urges provisions for districts to buy sites build and repair schoolhouses and the creation of a Moral Reform School for juvenile delinquents. Officers and teachers praised. notes on common schools nationwide.
January reports from the Cotumeus senate note ongoing confusion and a slim chance of resolution. The speaker announced standing committees amid excitement and a row erupted as party tensions surfaced.
The grand jury in Boston returned a true bill against Professor Webster for the murder of Dr. Parkman after hearing evidence and testimony from several witnesses who reportedly saw the doctor after his disappearance. Gentility is defined as eating meat with silver plate even if you are not paid.
Senator Cass addresses the Wilmot Proviso arguing two core questions govern the issue. He centers on whether the measure is constitutional and, if so, whether its extent is appropriate, while noting considerations of expediency in excluding federal power.
The excerpt discusses conflicts over territorial boundaries and the status of California and its potential statehood. It covers Texas claims to New Mexico, the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty, and debates on whether Congress should carve a territorial region including the district in dispute. It also notes protection of rights of Mexican residents and the issue of annexation terms tied to domestic institutions.
Professor Loomis explains a nightly knocking noise blamed on spirits as vibration from water falling over dam edges. He cites dams in Cuyahoga Falls East Windsor Springfield Northampton Gardiner and Hartford as sources and describes how friction transmits sound through earth. He offers simple methods to curb the vibratory action.
John M Spear known as the prisoner's friend has traveled 1656 miles for inmates. He has visited 70 prisons, made 409 assists, and distributed 4 824 publications. He has paid out 1 397 935 and received 1 316 80 from benevolent sources, leaving a small balance.
The Maine Farmer and Gardener notes S. B Walton of Fall River Maine claims a perpetual motion device that supposedly runs a clock for over a year, with three other self running machines cited in Georgia Pennsylvania and Maine, prompting science commentary that no machine can exceed input power.
The Newark Advertiser notes the Legislature’s cautious start with no major actions. A Senate petition favors a Paterson bank with 200000 capital secured by state stocks, while the House sees petitions to curb Sunday travel and a Somerville and New Brunswick Railroad charter. A banking law and mechanics bank affairs are debated. a governor’s message adds Vattemare’s exchanges. a General Banking Law debate unfolds with joint committee plans to unify opposed positions.
A Mirror piece criticizes extravagant parties and the rich for widening social inequality. It contrasts millionaire excess with widespread destitution, citing police reports of child exploitation and poverty among fifty thousand city residents.
The writing urges readers to ignore public opinion and follow a clear conscience. It argues selfish self reliance over fear of neighbors and praises a brave soul who steers life by a steadfast inner guide.
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