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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1849
Page
2
A melodramatic scene follows Jenny’s devotion to Napoleon at Longwood. She believes a spring water cure will restore him, but learns of his decline and dies in the room as he utters a final farewell to France.
An epitaph notes Jemmmy Wyatt lies at rest beneath a churchyard stone and died one morning at ten conserving a dinner. The poem also hints at Mr. Joseph and Miss Amanda in a brief, cryptic aside.
The Courier des Etats Unis notes Mr Julein recently cited a French academy paper arguing chloroform or a similar anesthetic was used by Chinese doctors centuries ago. He presented curious Chinese medical recipes to support his claim. The Mercury reports a damages suit will proceed.
A Plainfield New Jersey notice thanks readers for support as the new paper pledges democratic principles and equal rights. It appeals for subscribers from Plainfield and surrounding areas, urging careful perusal and endorsement upon reception of the next issue. It critiques intolerance in state legislatures and cites related editorial concerns from the Tribune. It notes gratitude for a gift from Andrew M. Webster and invites orders for Turton Coats sermons.
Exhibition at Laing's Hall on Monday evening May 6 displays over 80 paintings illustrating Scripture History and Astronomy plus noted Historical Works including recent Mexican battles. Each painting shown on a ten foot square screen. Admittance 12 1 2 cents, children half price. Whole evening occupied, calls urged.
The newspaper announces several new advertisements this week and notes space constraints prevent a longer notice. It urges readers to check the advertising columns for details.
Early returns show Democrats gaining seats in Congress and a Democratic Senate in the state legislature. Districts 110 to 111 shift toward Democrats while Districts 12 to 15 remain uncertain. Whigs hold some seats and Democrats claim a joint-ball majority is likely.
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a ten-section bill regulating intoxicating liquors. It requires sellers to post bonds with three sureties of 1000 dollars to cover damages, support dependents, and pay expenses of prosecutions from liquor traffic, with bond officers enforcing claims of the injured.
Reports describe a serious riot in Canada as Governor Gew of Canada assented to the Rebellion Losses Bill, prompting Tory mobs to attack Parliament and burn the Parliament Buildings. Effigies of the Governor burned, and actions against officials were reported amid widespread unrest.
The New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conference adjourned in Burlington after a days long session and schedules a gathering next year in Camden. Members were added during the past year and the mission society reports a total of $4,359 raised for various causes including the college fund at Princeton University. Rev. W. Perest and Rev. J. O. Rogers are noted among the notable preachers connected to the meeting.
The city issued fifteen thousand dollars in bonds at ten percent interest to finance road improvements and improve the interior network.
The text outlines preparing chloroform by mixing bleaching powder water and alcohol in a retort then distilling a dense fluid into water. It describes the product as a dense insoluble liquid when pure and capable of producing insensibility similar to ether, implying medical use but with hazardous instructions.
Reports from Europe note rising destitution in Ireland with famine and disease. Ireland and Galway face cholera and lack of aid. France anticipates elections amid press crackdowns. Denmark defeats a Baltic naval attack. Italy and Austria tensions rise. Palermo and Venice blockades announced. A remarkable 41-foot tape worm removal in a U.S. case showcases medical progress.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Tom Hand for stealing the government jewels. The Massachusetts House passed a bill incorporating the New York and Boston Magnetic Telegraph Printing Company, House’s patent, on Friday.
Mr. Dougherty, superintendent, reports the stupendous column finished to Friday. Marble laying has begun, and the foundation is completed in a substantial and workmanlike manner. Nat. Int.
A about thirteen year old Irish boy ran away from his master in Ireland and crossed to America as a second cook. He traveled four thousand miles from New York to Cincinnati and learned his mother and sister had moved to Vanceburg Kentucky. He finally found them in Cincinnati after a journey full of hardship and was aided by Captain Grace of the Brilliant.
Untidy extract describes smart weed used as tea claimed as remedy and preventive. Mentions Winseid as good for botte borers and as a physic. Notes weekly quantity and a California patent cook bag invention with folding saddle bag reference.
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