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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1849
Page
2
Essex County reports a 300 Whig majority while Morris County shows a 350 Whig majority. Sussex County lists a 2100 Democrat majority and Warren County a 1100 Democrat majority. Passaic County vote status unclear with Union Ticket leading but undecided.
In New York City the Whig majority stands near 1 985. Counties Dutchess Columbia Rennsselaer Oneida Onondaga Cayuga show close margins while Schenectady Saratoga and Washington lean Whig and Herkimer Wayne lean Democrat.
The election results in New Jersey show a legislature likely opposed to extending monopoly. The people warned both parties against usurping rights and pledged to watch future actions for evasion, stressing sacred legacy of inherited liberties and resistance to venal influence.
The public is urged to read Sartain's Magazine prospectus in another column. Its merits are highlighted as possessing no superior and few equals, with no recommendation needed from the writer.
An advertisement in another column urges readers suffering from indigestion to read the attached certificates. E. Kirkpatrick Esq. serves as agent for Plainfield and advocates Hutchings Dyspepsia Bitters.
A dubious paper issued from 56 South Twelfth street claims Camden and Amboy monopoly influence over New Jersey legislation. The note warns the monopoly cannot be sustained by a $400,000 commodore fund. Citizens reject monopolistic control affecting state rights and bread and butter.
A wood cutter named Megler was cutting a tree in remote woods near Paterson when it half fell. He was crushed and two thigh bones broken, trapped under the tree for about three hours before help arrived. En route home, a wagon wheel then fractured his leg further.
A faith and political essay argues that partisan zeal corrupts truth. It urges adherence to the golden rule and Christian democracy, warning leaders who abandon honesty to pursue wealth and power. The piece calls readers to seek truth, uphold equal rights, and educate themselves to defend freedom and justice.
A public critique argues that intelligent freemen must discountenance politicians who mislead voters for private gain. It warns that special acts granting banks, canals, bridges, and turnpikes threaten constitutional rights and democratic equality.
The Collegiate Reformed Dutch Church in this city has sent a call to Rev. T W Chambers of Somerville New Jersey Tribune to become its pastor. The move follows a formal vacancy and continues a tradition of clerical leadership in the congregation.
The document urges citizens to set aside November 29 as a public day of thanksgiving prayer and praise. It emphasizes removal of pests, restoration of health, and abundant earth products, asking God to extend grace and civil and religious liberty to all nations. Signed in Trenton on October 25, 1849.
The British mail steamer Hibernis docked at 2 PM with London and Liverpool papers. Reports recount a Hungarian royal murder by Austrian authorities, condemn despotism, and note Russia gaining ground. Turkish news covers San Stefano review, Odin’s arrival, and Magyars moving toward the Turkish army.
A revolting case of rape and murder occurred when an enslaved man belonging to Mr. Ock attacked Miss Bright, 14, killed her, and then murdered her brother. The wretch has been arrested and is to be burned alive on Friday amid hopes for discovery and justice.
A periodical notice extols Scientific American as a vast source of scientific and utilitarian information. The journal, priced at $2.00 per year, is urged for all readers and supporters to subscribe.
The piece reflects on melancholy days, charity, and Christian duty as a bereaved congregation processes Mary to her resting place. It urges humility, mercy, and readiness for death, noting the contrast between earthly goods and eternity and urging brotherly love amid loss.
The New York Presbyterian synod issues an address appealing to Israelites to help disseminate spiritual knowledge including the New Testament among heathens. The piece denounces the appeal as ill-judged and in bad taste, noting Jews reject the book and likening the move to urging Muslims to distribute the Koran.
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