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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1850
Page
2
The article urges readers to extend circulation with 300 extra copies and to subscribe or advertise. It defends free school education, arguing it essential for moral progress, prosperity, and public virtue, and urges a liberal appropriation at the upcoming election to sustain the Free School system.
Congress opened with speeches from Thurston of Oregon and Breck of Kentucky defending California’s state formation and urging California’s admission separate from territorial questions. Senate discussed a bill for California admission and organizing Utah and New Mexico territories, noting Utah’s Indian name origin and Deseret Mormon settlement. The paper urges readers to favor advertisers for better prices.
The Plainfield area notes the death of George S. Coon a V. G. of the lodge. The resolution mourning his loss commends his service and character. The lodge votes mourning attire and shares condolences with his family. An act reorganizes local school trustees and expands authority for School District Number One Plainfield. Various local improvements praised, urging support for new property developments and continued town growth.
The reporter notes Webster’s trial and Parkman in the courtroom as counsel seeks to dismiss points. Cross examination reveals tension while witnesses gather for corroboration and the judge’s stamina appears inexhaustible. As handcuffs end the day, the public watches a man burdened by overwhelming proof.
A Plaimfeld Gazette reader recalls John Smith of the Smith family, childhood memories by the river, and the enduring ties of community. The note reflects on youth, memory, and the later public role of Mr. Smith in society.
An 1810s news column reports on elected justices of the peace terms ending May first and township seat rules based on population. It notes recent Albany Circuit Court verdicts: Mrs Tarbell wins £1000 against McAdam Turnpike Co for a stage crash killing her husband and James Collies awards £31,000 against Mohawk Hudson Ry for two trains collision leaving him crippled.
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