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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1851
Page
2
A Plainfield Gazette piece attacks the claim that natural laws are immutable, arguing God can change them and correcting the Union writers. It mocks the notion, defends miracles, and praises the Union writers for their alleged linguistic and scholarly reach.
The legislature has enacted laws including Erie Canal enlargement, Black River and Genesee Valley Canals completion, Oswego Canal improvement, and apportionment of districts after the new census. It also abolishes tolls on state railroads and amends the code of procedure and makes general appropriations for the coming year.
The Talcott Court Martial finds Gen George Talcott guilty of all specifications with two exceptions and guilty of all charges. Brevet Brigadier General Talcott is to be dismissed from the service. The President approves and confirms the proceedings. Also notes on Newark Weekly Mercury's liberal Whig stance and a Virginia slave beating case with a five year penitentiary sentence for Simeon Sother.
The Bordentown Register argues for keeping the new tax law with modifications. It opposes repealing the law and questions the fairness of taxing heavily mortgaged farms and bond and mortgage holders who produce little, urging the next legislature to adjust provisions for the community’s benefit.
A Friday attack near Hackensack ends when an Irishman fatally wounds Mr. Demarest with a pitchfork after a disturbance at Mr. Blackley s house. Neighbors subdue the attacker and lock him in Hackensack jail. The report also notes burglar Shields and Tom as suspected escape plans, a fatal lightning strike in Terryville, and a Brooklyn dog rescue tale along with a brief note on a new postage law penalty.
Reports from Liverpool note the Pacific and Franklin reaching port after lengthy Atlantic voyages with time discrepancies. Cotton prices fell sharply as the major news, while riots between the 91st regiment soldiers and local police in Liverpool stirred public unrest. Citizens urged restraint amid rising tensions.
A Gloucester meeting gathered 2000 to 3000 people, largely young women from mills, voicing support for a ten hour workday and a ban on child labor. Speakers argued against factory exploitation, urging laws reducing hours and prohibiting child labor, and demanding factory reform and respect for workers.
A playful verse mocks a poet with whimsical lines about sensibility and verse craft. It contrasts soft rhythm with rustic images, noting December winds and a tender squash head while praising gentle nonsense and a fond, humorous love tone.
Hi W Bexxxr of Rutland Vermont argues that earth acts as a conductor in a ground circuit. He compares a wire and battery with large iron masses water rivers and even Lake Superior to show current disperses through the ground. He asserts the ground plate becomes positive and current leaves through the earth at lightning speed.
A man who worked as a mechanic wins wealth and a wife while a woman who scorns the mechanic’s name ends in misery. The piece urges respect for steady labor and condemns idle loafing. Cornelius Rogan, 31, died in the Springfield Mass House of Correction after starving himself to death on a six day fast to avoid a $5 fine.
A Sussex clerk laments dull work as local merchants fail to advertise. A New Orleans paper lists a runaway boy with a slow crowned hat. A Passaic county report notes eight prisoners sent to the State Penitentiary in a week. Brooklyn Odd Fellows lodges and encampments total seventeen. A young lady sick from contaminated water is convalescent.
Married on the 12th by Rev. Thomas McCarroll. Dassel G Terry and Evsice Wanton, both of Piairfield, joined in matrimony.
In New York City on June 30 Asaa Evita Pinkham Mosher formerly of Plainfield aged 43 died. Her remains were brought to New Market for interment with Rocap of this place noted in the obituary text.
An 1851 advertisement warns of consumption symptoms such as dry cough chest oppression and rapid breathing. It promotes Dr Rogers Syrup of Liverwort Tar and Canchala gua as a rapid cure with anti febrific and healing properties. The note cites pamphlet and advertisement for full details.
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