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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1851
Page
2
A story fragment shows Alice vowing to save for benevolence after receiving gifts and an annuity of nine hundred dollars from her uncle. The passage then prints a series of New Jersey legislative texts abolishing freehold qualification for public office and juries, and amending distress laws regarding goods and chattels.
A historical survey outlines Victoria's royal lineage from George II through Victoria, tracing the Guelph line and the Tudor Stuart succession. It notes Victoria’s age, marriage to Albert, and the dynastic connections including George III, William IV, and James I, with emphasis on the family's long English rule and notable ancestors. It also mentions a Boston Museum correspondent lampooning editor Wright of Chromatype.
The issue lists agents for subscriptions in Philadelphia and notes a wary stance on reforms delaying adjournment. It covers the Thirty second Congress composition, mourning for Albert L. Vail of LaGrange, and a push by John Moore for agricultural plows. It also critiques infidelity and defends its editorial stance amid controversy.
Cholera appears in a mild form across western regions mainly along rivers. Franklin and Nashville see excitement with Franklin reporting a rapid decline and no new Nashville cases for several days. Also mentions a pope representation in Washington and the Delaware and Raritan Canal opening for navigation on the 14th.
The house of Pisinfield Lodge No 44 denounces clergy for shunning a Brother’s funeral and calls for restoration of old fellowship. Resolutions condemn the clergy’s stance as unchristianlike and seek reconciliation, noting charitable funds and the church’s role in relief, education, and burial costs. Signed Plainfield March 10, 1851 by Crank Johnson, secretary.
News from California reports the steamship Empire City arriving in New York from Chagres with 750000 in passengers. It departed Kingston February 21 and reached New York on February 24. Also noted are other transatlantic and coastal movements, a sailor’s death, and generational remarks on Indiana illiteracy.
The state superintendent cites 1569 districts with 74,245 pupils attending last year and notes a statewide push toward universal education. He urges legislature to authorize Free Schools funded by state and local taxes, with town meetings deciding open periods and district building plans, stressing fair, voluntary funding and wide access.
The piece argues for a strong, well devised law to support public schools, noting increased funding and enrollments, improved teacher quality, and broad public support. It urges legislative action as crucial to societal progress and education’s future prosperity. Also included are ship news and medical ads of the era.
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