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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1850
Page
3
In Plainfield the Gazette urges forming a public reading room and library with a small weekly or monthly fee. It notes limited lyceum activity, missing library facilities, and calls for a public meeting to organize a community educational center funded by subscriptions. It cites a $10 initial gift and invites supporters to contribute.
In the Senate an amendment to the Omnibus Bill proposed that Utah and New Mexico enter union as Free or Slave states when ready, sparking a heated exchange without a vote. House debate mirrored the topic with a motion on state Constitution and slavery not blocking admission. On weather notes, York to Chester County wheat stands were harmed by a Saturday night thunderstorm.
A fragmentary Broadside links a satirical recipe for a lethal broth to a debated bill on slavery, accusing Republicans of sacrificing principles for California statehood. The piece mocks political excuses and notes opposition based on religion and democracy as it questions the bill’s perceived impact.
The steamer Griffith, Captain Roby, caught fire near land while sailing to Toledo yesterday morning. Only about 30 persons were reported lost as the vessel burned to the waterline. reports describe a chaotic scene with some survivors swimming to shore and women among the casualties. The blaze also damaged surrounding property, including St Anns Church and lumber, amid widespread insurance notes.
The report discusses tension between government and Spain and notes there is no evidence of torture or death among prisoners. It reflects concern over a potential rupture and calls for caution amid strained relations with Contoy.
Early telegraph from New Orleans reports Havana prisoners deterred and Cuban authorities issuing threats. Advices up to the 8th indicate intelligence two days later. possible end of a major incident. Moses Y. Beach of New York indicted by a Lehigh County grand jury over Lehigh Bank explosion funds. Pennsylvania governor seeks Beach’s transfer. Also Jersey City and Van Vorst Township discuss drafting a charter uniting townships. Newark Mercury notes Sunday trains likely resuming next Sunday.
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