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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1850
Page
2
An old tale recalls Henry saving his friend Charles Munford at the Long Wharf and the stern father who learns the true impulse of his son. The piece ends urging kinder daily conduct toward children and warning against harsh words or blows that haunt families. It closes with a public tea advertisement note.
Commissioners chosen by the last Legislature report the site near Kingston Depot three miles from Princeton as best, noting it combines more physical advantages than other locations. The Somerset Messenger also reports gasoline, salt, and political notes including Senator Calhoun’s successor and prison reform meetings.
The Plainfield Gazette cites Henry C. Carey and the New Jersey Journal in condemning the Commissioners for investigating the Joint Companies. It denounces misrepresentations and calls for examination of the official document, urging readers to judge the facts and demand accountability from state legislators and company managers. It previews further analysis and asserts the issue remains unsettled as elections approach.
The N S Tribune reports Americans executed in Cuba amid a Spanish arrest on an unnamed island near Yucatan. The frigate Congress, commanded by Captain Randolph, sailed to intercede and rescue captives if the vessel can be located before reaching Cuba. Dispatches to Cuban authorities warn against further arrests.
Governor Washington arrives with news from Santa Fe amid a boundary dispute and Texas claim. A public meeting sparked a riot as locals and Texans clashed. troops intervened to prevent bloodshed. City residents vow to resist Texas authority and laws. Also a call to readers to submit brief sketches on social topics.
In New York City on May 20 Mayor Caleb S Woodhull officiated the marriage of Mantis M Train of Raisin Michigan to Sanau W daughter of Stephen Vail of Plainfield New Jersey. On June 1 Rev W E Perry united Sylvester C Coox with Caroline A Lixcu both of Plainfield.
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