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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1850
Page
2
Readers debate whether laws protect property based privilege or universal rights. The piece criticizes reliance on Scripture for Capital Punishment and argues for equal rights and moral restraint rather than harsh penalties.
A reader challenges an editorial on capital punishment arguing that life imprisonment or death offers no greater restraint. The letter defends S R's positions against the editorial refutation and cites Biblical and political references. Also reported are local suicides, weather, a fire in Newark, a Morristown flood, church dedication, and cholera deaths in Philadelphia.
Reports show resolutions on franking privilege and condolence for the late President passed. A joint resolution to print 30 000 copies of Eulogies of the two Miamies and funeral arrangements also passed. Widow of General Taylor relocates to Baltimore while Union caucus rumors surface. An amendment line of 34 is expected from tomorrow.
From Havanna New Ontieans July 10 reports the Ohio arrived from Flash with dates to the 6th fast. The trial of the peleaners was progressing and their fates were unknown. The American and Spanish fleets were at. Much excitement prevails in families abandoning the Rio Grande City says that three divisions descended to Gerou one advanced on Brownville and the other two took the Mexican side of the Rio Grande.
A late July update from Mexico City reports cholera raging with death tolls near 3000 daily. Local officials warn of fast-spreading cases and urge precautionary measures.
July 13 dispatch reports alarm over cholera's spread in Pittsburg. Mrs Patton died of the disease, two of Mr Layngs daughters attacked with cholera with one dead and the other not expected to live. Other cities report large cholera death tolls and outbreaks.
A Vermont incident recalls a man who survived a severe skull wound near the Rutland and Burlington line in September 1848 with much brain loss yet no mental change. The report cites Dr. Hartow of Cavendish and questions isoproba bility. The item connects to saltpetre dangers and city curbs on storage. It also notes Siamese twins death in England and a flying machine ascent near Lowell.
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