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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1849
Page
2
A Plainfield Gazette letter condemns special legislation that favors monopolies and party elites, urging voters to elect laboring-class representatives to curb charter laws for railroads banks and municipal ballots and to restore equal rights. It laments lengthy sessions and calls for broader public interest governance.
An advertisement notes publisher Edward Walker offers The Statesman’s Manual in four volumes with portraits, containing presidential addresses, messages, memoirs, and administrations from 1789 to 1849. It touts the work as essential for schools and informed readers and mentions a companion volume The Presidents of the United States.
At this office copies are available for inspection showing Mr Walker's publications offered at publisher prices.
The public is invited to notice Mr I S Dunham advertisement announcing a ready assortment of cloths cassimeres and vestings with sale or manufacture into garments at short notice and low profits. Workers wanted for coats pants and vests with constant employment and fair pay.
A letter to the Plainfield Gazette argues that Popery opposes Republicanism and loyalty to liberty. It claims Catholics cannot be safe citizens and cites Ireland to claim Protestant regions enjoy better conditions. The writer questions Protestant readers and contrasts Irish Catholic history with political change in Rome.
Fragments critique Protestant rule in England and Ireland, accusing the British government of favoring spies and informers to oppress Catholic Ireland. The text labels a republican and a Catholic perspective, noting Protestant quartering and conflicts over liberties.
A Plainfield Gazette reader laments centuries of tyranny and superstition. He contrasts wealth and poverty, urges fewer laws and more common sense, and calls for genuine justice over empty form in society.
From California reports lumber worth 400 per thousand feet scarce. San Francisco sees wild land gambling and rapid town expansion. New towns around the Bay, building lots $1500 to $2000, rooms and tents crowded, rents high. Building lots up to 50000 from 200 two years earlier. Mines quiet but tensions feared with 6000 Can residents arriving hostile. Seven large ships in port with many small craft.
Savannan Dalton Post Office was robbed Saturday night of several letters containing money. The thief has escaped detection at this time.
Our Fire Department shows resolve after a recent practice where a wagon damaged the engine and exposure left the lever and pipe scattered. They continue daily trials with all apparatus in order, aiming for flawless performance at future calls.
A writer decries high government letter rates as unjust and argues private carriers could serve the public if allowed. The piece asserts freedom to transport letters, questions moral law, and contends lower rates would boost mail traffic and revenue, naming cities like Rahway, Elizabethtown, Newark, and New York.
The Tribune reports a deadly cholera year with 2 262 deaths through last Saturday and 3 508 in 1832 from the City and Island of New York. It questions Board of Health tallies claiming 281 deaths versus 714 real, citing physicians reporting weekly.
The cholera epidemic shows limited progress in the state with 11 cases and 6 deaths at the Alms House and surrounding areas. Notable events include the death of George Wardell the superintendent after vomiting linked to cherry pie, and multiple regional tallies from Newark Paterson New Brunswick Trenton Camden Millville Mt Holly and West Jersey. A strike of eight hundred journeymen tailors is noted in Newark.
The report notes Jews gain civic titles in London yet cannot sit in Parliament. It mentions Knights and Basports by the Queen and cites Christian bodies with Smith O'Brien and companions not yet sailing for their coal colony.
The steamship Europe, Capt Lott, collided with the American bark Charles Bartlett in dense fog about 700 miles west of Cape Clear. The Charles Bartlett carried 162 steerage passengers, one cabin passenger, and 14 crew. 134 lives were lost while Europe sustained minor damage.
Liverpool merchants draft a memorial urging the Government to recognize Hungary and seek a commercial alliance with the nation, signaling economic and diplomatic aspirations.
The report says wheat will be at least a full average crop and with moderate rain oats and barley may fare similarly. It notes several supplies of excellent new potatoes in the market.
A telegraphic message says the French government confirms entry into Rome on the 2nd and that crowds acclaim them. Garibaldi's division reportedly moved to Civitavecchia to surrender arms. Three divisions will be housed and paid for by the Roman Government.
A historical critique argues against equating men with principles in politics and religion. It denounces obedience to self appointed leaders, fear of dissent, and punishment by church or state for independent thinking. The text contrasts demanded devotion with moral living and notes cholera outbreaks and worker hardship nearby.
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