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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1849
Page
2
The Plainfield Gazette argues against monopolies as unconstitutional and injurious to equal rights. It rejects special privileges for railroads banks ferries or other enterprises and calls for general laws with open access and strict competition to end monopolies.
The author argues for united, educated masses to claim equal political rights from despots. Citing France and Rome, it condemns hollow liberty, calls for a free press and discussion, and urges Americans to unite to demand full rights and end government interference.
The piece argues that universal liberty must include African Americans and calls on the nation to practice the principle of liberty, as proclaimed by Jefferson and in the Declaration of Independence. It condemns empty rhetoric and urges ensuring life liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all citizens.
The article extols sarsaparilla as one of the best medicines for many diseases. It cites a New York list of sixty apothecaries and physicians endorsing Old Doct. Jacob Townsend's product as genuine and superior. A weather note follows, describing last week’s heat and a post shower cooldown.
The Middle town Point Banner endorses Col Thomas H. Benton for the Presidency, praising his long service in National Councils and broad vision. It asserts no prearranged plan and predicts Benton would unite the Democratic Party and attract independent Americans, supporting him until the National Democratic Convention decides.
Among the killed were John Waits his wife and three children from Boundbrook in this county formerly of Washington Valley, in the recent Embas ay steamer disaster near Shawneetown.
Readers are urged to advertise goods or property for disposal in the Gazette. The notice promises costless advice and notes the paper's wide readership across the region. The tone appeals to a general audience, encouraging adverts as a simple, affordable option.
A historical note describes an approach to taming cattle by using a towel or four bows at set distances, applying a strong steady Straptape on the outside, treating the animals gently, and avoiding whips or goads to break young and old steers quickly.
The Plainfield Gazette editorial laments Whig ascendancy and argues that democracy must uphold equal rights against southern slavery expansion. It recalls Texas, California, New Mexico, Oregon and the fight over free territory, urging continued resistance to slavery's spread and a return to democratic principles.
A decades long reformer Leggett is praised for opposing money power and defending liberty. The passage notes his vilification, eventual vindication, and influence on northern Democrats as they unite to oppose slave expansion, promising renewed zeal for freedom against Whig tactics.
Cholera deaths sharply decline in St Louis with 131 interments on Latterday, 89 from Cholera. Sunday interments 92 with 68 from cholera. Weekly total Monday to Sunday 937 interments, 710 due to cholera.
On July 16 1849 the Board of Health reports 158 new cholera cases and 55 deaths in the last 24 hours raising total cholera deaths to 1836. Last week 991 deaths from all diseases occurred, the highest weekly total yet, with cholera deaths exceeding 1832 figures by a wide margin. Two thirds of victims are foreigners and nearly three fourths are natives of Ireland.
Mrs. D P Madison widow of James Madison former president of the United States died at her residence in the District of Columbia yesterday evening. Born Paine in Virginia about 1770 she first married a lawyer named Todd who died within three years leaving a son in Virginia. She married James Madison in 1794 in Philadelphia and during his presidency she presided over the White House with grace. She leaves no children except Mr Todd.
The dispatch reflects on ongoing French resistance, detailing breaches and stubborn defense as Triumvirs talk of surrender. It praises freedom of speech and press as vital to order, criticizing calls for strict liberty restrictions and Russian-style discipline. Tribune comments on Paris two months after the February Revolution.
A massive blaze in Allegheny City consumes 23 to 30 buildings including Dr Swifts Church. Firemen clash with the City Council over funds as Pittsburgh units rush to aid but legal obstruction delays water supply and containment.
A man named John suspects his wife of infidelity with a clergyman living in their house. He shoots and kills the suspected lover around five o'clock Friday afternoon. The coroners jury hears evidence that the lover had not spoken to the wife before that day, leaving the motive unclear.
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