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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1850
Page
2
The piece argues for universal liberty and warns against demagogues who seek to preserve slavery. It condemns Barnum era spiritualism as fraud, notes widespread ignorance as a threat, and reports a severe Thursday night storm with shipping and crop damage and several deaths.
President Fillmore completes his cabinet on Saturday and confirms it without division. The lineup includes Daxter Wenster as Secretary of State, Tomas Corwix Treasury, Janes A. Peance Interior, Epwaza Bates War, Witttan A. Granam Navy, Jonx J. Currrexiiits Attorney General, and Narax K. Hat Postmaster General. Most appointees were former U.S. Senators or long-time lawmakers.
The Committee of Pardons reported unanimously against commutation of Professor Webster’s punishment. The Boston Council accepted the report, with one dissenter. August 30 is set as his execution date, six weeks remain for preparation. Webster remained calm, saying he is reconciled to his fate.
Congress in Washington July 22 reports Hon. Daniel Webster resigning his Senate seat. Mr. Houston presented Matagorda Texas resolutions vindicating territorial claims and added remarks. Jefferson Davis presented a memorial to the late President by a Hungarian exile for the Library Committee. House adjournment on August 28 and reassembly on November first Monday. Mr. Preston King raised points of order. business on Speaker’s table proceeded.
The Atlantic steamer arrived in New York after a ten day fifteen hour voyage. Sir Robert Peel was killed after a horse accident on June 28. American squadron moves to the Tagus to press indemnity from Portugal. A final answer is due in twenty one days, with doubts about satisfaction. Schleswig dispute reportedly settled. Louis Philippe rumored to be dying of cancer. Rumor claims Tsar Nicholas I will abdicate December 1 in favor of Crown Prince Alexander. The Duke of Cambridge died on the Sthinst.
The U S steamer Vixen arrived at Norfolk from Havana and reported that American prisoners have been all released and placed aboard the U S ship Albany to be taken to Pensacola. The Vixen then departed for Washington.
Toronto July 20 reporters at the Legislative Assembly withdrew after one was censured for asking a member not to interrupt him. The press resolves to report no more from the House. Plus notices on a London edition of a religious family series, Tolle Lozenges, religious statistics in the United States, and St James McDonald’s discharge from the St Louis workhouse due to age.
The column reports rising cholera deaths across the city and region with daily tallies and age breakdowns. It notes Bedford Springs Kentucky fatalities, Schuylkill river floods, drowned children, and ongoing public health concerns as interments rise.
Later from California reports the steamship Columbus arriving at Panama on the 6th after leaving San Francisco June 18 with 18 passengers and 130000 dollars in gold dust. A heavy fire in San Francisco destroyed four blocks though the Custom House and several corners survived. lumber prices rise amid the destruction. In Sacramento County land-title disputes arise over Capt. Sutter claims as miners pay their tax and the Upper Sacramento market eyeing speculation.
The Toronto Globe reports a Friday afternoon storm in Brock, Scott, and Reach leveling forests and destroying houses barns and crops. Cattle were killed or carried aloft, with several fatalities and widespread injuries. farmer John Irvine of Brock lost all buildings and crops. Similar devastation described in Darlington.
The National Intelligencer notes a scene where a plain citizen takes an oath to uphold the Constitution and instantly commands the nation’s military and laws. The piece contrasts peaceful transfer with upheaval abroad, praising American obedience to equal rights and laws. It ends with a blessing for the republic to endure.
Farmers publish a home candle recipe using 12 pounds alam to 10 pounds tallow dissolved in water, melted with frequent stirring to clarify and harden the tallow. Dipping the wick in turpentine spirits yields brighter light. Source notes the receipt in American Farmer via Scientific American.
A bear and cub attacked a boy about 11 to 12 years old behind the Catholic Chapel in CN B on Tronday. The lad, son of a laborer named Cayle, was carried off and later found mutilated. the incident occurred while others hunted for berries nearby.
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