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Plainfield Gazette

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1851

Page

2

The Inner Hell Denied In The Moral Debate

A discourse argues that evil arises from moral choices within the soul rather than outward devils and hell. It contends angels influence virtue while infernal spirits corrupt, urging readers to extinguish hellfire in the heart and embrace virtue through self mastery.

Heaven of Angels Whrtze Fre Brimstone Caligula Earth God Alexander Casar Napoleon Hell

Authorized agents for subscriptions and advertisements

The Plainfield Gazette lists Mr Albert D. Drake as the authorized agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements in Plainfield New Zealand. It also notes Mr E W Carr of Third Street Philadelphia opposite the Exchange as the authorized agent for that city.

Albert D. Drake E. W. Carr Third Street Philadelphia The Exchange Plainfield City Hotel Newark Price J. P Prince Albert

Fire Department forms from Plainfield meeting

An adjourned Plainfield meeting at Laing's Hall appointed Zachariah Webster and Robert Anderson to organize a volunteer fire company. About 40 enterprising youths offered to man engines and apparatus, with a committee to implement the plan and encourage local contributions for a permanent department. The Essex County Board of Freeholders apportioned the county school fund among townships, listing Newark, Plainfield, and other towns with specified amounts totaling 6,044.07.

Plain‘field Laing’s Hall Zachariah Webster Esq Robert Anderson Essex Co Board of Freeholders Newark Oorange Belleville Plainfield Bloomfield Cakwell Livingston Elzabeth Sprinfield Westfield Unie New Providence

British press ignorance on American affairs exposed

The Newark Mercury mocks the English press for errors about U S politics and events. It cites a claim that President Fillmore would grant a Galway steamship charter as proof. The piece contrasts London Times misreadings with a American editor's superior grasp of English politics.

Exauisa Sexorasce America Great Britain Fillmore Galway London Times N.Y. Herald London ‘Times Newark Mercury

Paine proposes free lighthouse illumination and pendulum test

Jeny Lind and Barnum new arrangement is noted. Paine, a famed sharpshooter, offers to light houses at little or no cost and showcases a light that may be real science or a clever hoax. The Pendulum experiment at the Capitol rotunda ran yesterday, a closed building to avoid air currents. The pendulum swung from north south to northeast and southwest over six hours.

Wasaiveton Mr. Paine Capitol

Arrival of the Pacific and other port news

The Pacific arrived Saturday at 12 o clock after ten days at sea, while the Niagara reached port on the 25th after a twelve day passage. Markets show cotton steady and corn at 90 cents per bushel in St. Louis. Cholera spreads in the West with several fatal cases. farmland suffers from pests and floods, and pigeons damage fields. Speeches on public works and canal finance echo amid continued rail and shipping disruptions.

Pacific Callins New Orleans White River Arkansas Louisvile Quincy

Printer as traveling showman ends with honest trade

A Journeyman printer misleads a host with mock roles in an inn scene then reveals himself as a typographer. The tale recalls colonial printing fears from Governor Berkley and Effingham reports, alongside local harvest optimism and a Florida prison suicide by three Indian prisoners.

Ohio Walking Sthick Shambock William Berkley Virginia Lord Effingham dAlbany Dutchman Tampa Florida

A Few Golden Rules Transmuted into Brass

The piece contrasts the Golden Rule with a Brazen version. It presents four aphorisms showing moral guidance reversed to mock selfish behavior and Belligerent thrift, highlighting satire on prudent conduct and creditors.

Remarkable Dr Rogers Syrup of Liverwort and Camchalagua Claims

The article extols Dr Rogers Syrup of Liverwort tar and Canchalagua as a powerful plant tonic. It asserts strength building fever relief and lung healing properties with internal hemostatic and expectorant effects. It promises wonderful cures for coughs colds and consumption with pamphlet vouchers.

New Constitution in Maryland Adopts Judges Election by People

The Maryland constitution was adopted by a large majority, adding among its features the election of judges by the people. The report notes widespread turnout and high participation in the vote across counties, reflecting strong public engagement.

Magazine History Maryland

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