Plainfield rights and monopolies stir civic debate
The Plainfield Gazette laments exclusive corporate privileges and monopolies, arguing laws granting one man or company favored rights undermine equal rights. It cites A B of Plainfield and debates canal and road monopolies as threats to public liberty and state sovereignty.
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Plainfield
A. B
A. B’s
District of Columbia
United States
Delaware and Raritan Canal
Camden and Amboy R
A. B's
Rahway
U. States
New Hampshire
Concert for Broadway Tabernacle debt relief at M B E Church
A concert will be held on Tuesday evening February 6 at the M B E Church in this village. The Broadway Tabernacle N City choir directed by Mr. Andrews performs to aid in building debts. Proceeds double as the aim is a laudable object with music. Tickets are sold at J Briant P M French D Bullman Titsworth Dunn Co H A Cory Titsworth Dunham J W Laing Frazee's Hotel and this office.
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M. BE
Broadway Tabernacle
Mr. Andrews
J. Briant
P. M
Postage Reform and European Mail Surge Report
The piece discusses adopting prepayment for letters to reduce postage costs and boost net revenue. It notes 36000 letters sent from New York to Europe, a record for a single ship, credited to lower rates. It also covers nominations and political rumors, including Col. Dencan as Inspector General and Seabury Ford’s Ohio governorship. The text mentions a reform effort and a mileage system repeal.
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Europe
N. York
Europea
South Carolina elects Gen John McQueen to Congress
The Georgetown District of South Carolina elected Gen John McQueen to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Sims’ death. His majority exceeds 700 votes and he will serve the unexpired term and the next Congress. The notice mentions he is a Taylor Loco-Foco.
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Soutn
Carolina
John McQueen
Georgetown
S.C
Sims
McQueen
Taylor Loco-Foco
N. Y
California Damper In Iron Sulphuret Assay
Savage and Hawkins at 128 William Street received a lump weighing 20 troy ounces for assay. The sample, resembling California gold, proved to be iron sulphuret upon testing.
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Savage & Hawkins
William St
California
Agriculture as the foundation of prosperity in the Union
The article argues that agriculture dominates the national economy, with diverse crops across regions. It cites patents and reports showing vast production in milk and butter, eggs, and grain, asserting science and improvement boost yields and that agriculture, alongside commerce, sustains prosperity.
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United States
New York
Michigan
Iean
England
Coun
Russia
Black Sea
Post Office Revenue Mail Carriage Costs by State
The article analyzes 1546 7 mail transport costs and postage revenues across states. It highlights Northern States funding most mail carriage, with Virginia and southern states showing higher transport costs than revenue. It notes regional disparities and political opposition to postage, emphasizing East reading and writing access as factors.
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New England
Penn
Virginia
Land
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Texas
Wisconsin
Iowa
United States
Sena
South Carolina
States
South
Gazette Promotes Public Debate and Jeffersonian Principles
The piece urges equal justice for all and free discussion across political lines. It praises the Gazette as an efficient support for informed citizens and notes the population’s growing attention to state affairs and political principles.
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Gazette
Jefferson
Thermometer facts and historical notes
Prepared for the Plainfield Gazette this entry explains what a thermometer is and its origins. It covers Galileo as inventor, Fahrenheit scale, how mercury is used, freezing at 32, boiling at 212, and related Celsius style divisions. It lists common temperatures for water, oil, metals, and climates with approximate values.
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Galileo
Farenheit
E. Indies
England
Canada
Iceland
California Gold Rush Yields Large Gold Dust Exports
The report notes California may export up to half a million ounces of gold 22 or 24 carats fine with pieces weighing up to 16 pounds. Digging since last June under $50 capital shows 5 000 to 15 000 dollars profits. A man bags 100 ounce lots in raw hide sacks, saying five bags in New York would fetch about 10 000 dollars.
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California
New York
Methodist Episcopal Church Joint Stock Association Formed
A joint stock company of 100 is forming in Cataronnia to consist of Methodist Episcopal Church members. The protector of the Association is vouched for, and about 40 have already joined.
New Jersey Legislation Debates Rail Charters and County Posts
Amid bills in the Senate and Assembly paths for railway charters Saint Charles County officers appointments and school funding measures surface. Notable items include a bill to abolish county and township freehold qualifications and to direct charter revenue to schools.
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Bishop
New Brunswick
Middlesex
Senate
Craig
Somerville and
R. R. Company Assembly
Day
Easton
Somerville
R. I. Co
John Acken
Emley Olden
James Skirm
Wm.De Part
Essex Co
Charles Davis
Elizabeth
Gloucester Co
Joseph C. Gill
Charles Reeves
Camden Co
James W. Lamb
Charles H. French
Our Speech Shapes How Minds Are Perceived
A concise reflection on how language constructs perception. The quote emphasizes speech as the outward expression of inner character. It suggests our words reveal our thoughts and shape others' judgments of us.
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