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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1850
Page
2
An 1850 column argues capital punishment is biblically supported until the death of Christ, citing Old Testament prophecies and New Testament interpretation. It contends abolition would risk innocent suffering, and defends harsh penalties over imprisonment. Also notes debates on women voting and a German peace event.
The United States mourns as Twelfth President Zachary Tayton dies in Washington after a five day illness. He was born November 24, 1784 in Orange County Virginia and would have turned 66 next November. His final words were I am prepared I have endeavored to do my duty.
A letter criticizes capital punishment as a great restraint proving false by murders and abolition of public executions. It cites cases Johnston Pearson Webster and Parkman and argues against Old Testament mandates and royal authority, promoting universal liberty and equal rights. It notes Meeks Am. Sunday School Union publications and offers to display their catalogue.
Boston a committee heard clemency petitions in Professor Webster's case on July 8. A large number of petitions were cited including 984 from New York City, plus others. Medics argued head blows can kill quickly, while jurors described Webster's ungovernable temper in past incidents. A final decision was postponed to July 18.
The President is very feeble but improving since morning. Doctors Weatherspoon and Hall attend him amid reports the illness is bilious cholera. Several deaths occur today from a similar illness. A proclamation on New Mexico and the South is anticipated.
A Rahway Register editorial condemns party dictation in selecting a state governor and urges editors to cooperate across political lines. It argues a truly capable governor must rise above factional prejudice and serve the masses, warning that party loyalty harms state welfare and future prospects.
A city report to the Clerk shows 187 total deaths for the past week up to Saturday afternoon, with 118 from Cholera. The Board of Health met and listed 98 deaths in the last 24 hours, 65 from Cholera, noting the reports were not as complete as needed.
The Philadelphia arrives from California with $2,500,000 in gold dust and passenger cash after a nine day, 22 hour voyage. The Georgia carried mail to Havana. the Alabama left for New Orleans with 125 passengers and about $500,000 in gold. Reports note political and social commentary from contemporaries in Boston and Manchester trials, plus fire losses in Brooklyn and St Louis mortality counts.
The committee findings condemn executive acts as beyond authority and favor repayment of public funds. The piece notes political pressure to replace a cabinet minister following the inquiry and hints at shifts in Cabinet composition. The Tribune endorses restitution and stresses accountability for all involved.
On Wednesday July 34 two ceremonies united couples in New Jersey. Rev Lucius Crandall officiated at Plainfield as Adam Zimmerman wed Elisa M daughter of Randolph Drake. Rev W E Perry joined Theodore Runyon to Matilda Hoagland and Samuel Jaques to Abby E Timmons both couples from New Brunswick N J.
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