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Plainfield Gazette

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1850

Page

2

Authorized agent announced for subscriptions in Plainfield

The Plainfield Gazette announces Albert D. Drake as the authorised agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements, effective immediately. Drake will handle payments, renewals, and solicit new listings for the May issue of the Plainfield edition.

Albert D. Drake Plainfield Franklin Theodore Vermale Weare Couc Morrow County Bennington Township Ohio Kalroad Medway New Market Poundbresk Somerville New Brunswick Septal Plains Elizabethtown Newark New-Jersey New- Jersey PR. Chilton Chiltoats Chemical Ilten St. New Y RES Rane Artes Joris Gouvieri SD Barber & Air Dresser Gazette Office Occuen Et J.T Harley James Elpest Maiden Line New-York M.A. Frazee Second Presbyterian Church Pisinfeld Constanton

Equal rights and abolition of property qualifications

The author argues that equal rights are the firm basis of republican government and condemns the extension of slavery and the idea of property qualifications for rights. He denounces aristocratic privilege rooted in feudal and priestly power and warns against party gains sacrificing liberty and justice.

Abolition of Debt Laws and Home Protection Debate

The article argues against special privileges for creditors and calls for protecting homesteads from debt liability. It challenges political allies who oppose inalienable rights, urges ballot box action, and criticizes debt collection laws as unjust, urging abolition to safeguard vulnerable families and promote honesty.

The Galphin Claim Investigation Report

The committee’s report exposes a disgraceful conduct by the secretary of war and others over a claim worth large sums. It faults the attorney general for overturning precedents and the treasury secretary for failing to seek proper sanction. The piece notes impending publication of a nationwide newspaper list by S M Pettengill and mentions Somerset Courts resuming sittings.

Committee of Investigation Congress Secretary of the Treasury Suday Dispatch

Insurrection Fears Amid Havana Plies with Cuban Disturbances

Late reports from Havana note widespread alarm as insurrection and invasion fears rise, cholera causes daily deaths, slaves move inland, and Spanish 800 troops arrive with a reformist Captain-General. Old batteries are overhauled while business stalls and port activity declines.

Remington Havana Spain

American City Growth and Oddities Highlight Historic Urban Rise

The article surveys rapid growth of American cities with New York reaching 500 000 and Philadelphia over half a million, plus New Orleans Boston and Chicago expanding. It notes a mis-tuned hymn incident and coverage of Gliddon’s Nile panorama and a mummy unrolling plan. It includes shipping data on peas and strawberries by the Herald to Baltimore and related routes.

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