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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1849
Page
2
Polls open for one day from 8 a m to 7 p m voters may cast ballots after a year’s state residence and five months in the county. The notice appeared in the Plainfield Gazette's October 25, 1849 issue guiding local electors on eligibility and polling hours.
The Democrats of Essex plan a County Convention at Seiple's Hotel Elizabethtown on October 27 and the Whig Convention meets at the Park House Orange on October 6. The piece urges voters to support freemen guarding rights and to choose candidates with judgment over party tricks.
The Plainfield Gazette notes upcoming elections for Clerk and Surrogate on the 6th of next month. It highlights Cornelius Boice of Plainfield as a qualified candidate, praised by Newark Daily Mercury for integrity and Whig loyalty, despite distance from county town.
A spirited revival under Rev. Jas. O. Rogers has drawn many new members into the Methodist Church over the past two weeks, according to the Salem Sunbeam.
The Augusta Age reports a troubling weekly rise in deaths from the strangers fever reaching 21 in Cuarteston, S. C., with observers noting a significant increase from the prior week. It also notes Vienna Lloyds movements and Hungarian refugees near Widdin amid Turkish siege, and a statewide vote tally showing Dr. Hubbard elected by 1254 majority.
A wealthy family mourns as the infant heir dies after a high speed hospital visit and a long medical effort. Carriages, guests, and physicians rush to the mansion while the park gate remains open, signaling a grievous event and a large funeral turnout among aristocratic neighbors.
Captains report from the Davis Straits recounts signs of two ships near Prince Regent Inlet. English whaleman Chieftain and Cape Hay landing confirm possible Franklin vessels alive. A coal and provisions supply prepared by the British Government for such ships, while the McLellan and crew barely survived a perilous ice encounter on June 12.
Reports describe Russia pressing for surrender of Hungarian refugees in Widda with Turkey resisting. European powers fear war if Russia persists. Nearby notes describe Utah Valley settlement life: population around 9,000, adobes, salt deposits, a harsh legal system, and plans for a local currency, roads, and a council-led government.
London telegraph patch reports the French government disavows action against M. Poussin in his appointment with Mr. Secretary Clayton and Bois Le Compt. The minister hopes Wake will succeed him in Washington. Once Bow arrives, understandings should be quickly settled to the satisfaction of the French government.
The Journal des Debats notes closer Anglo French alignment in guiding ambassadors to the Porte. They advise on refugees from Hungary and report a joint plan has been drawn up.
The letter questions why the Camden and Amboy Railroad reduced passenger fares from 4 to 3 dollars between New York and Philadelphia and asks whether, if the company had the right to charge a per mile fare, the rate would apply to 13 seats per mile and if a prior 65 cent charge was permissible.
A platform urging broad reforms in New Jersey including a General Railroad and Banking Law, General Insurance Law, Equal Taxation, Free Public Schools with adequate funding, a Ten Hours Workday, and an end to free qualification for elections. The call emphasizes security for bank notes and protections for bill holders, with focus on statewide access to public services and responsible government funding.
A Montreal address opposing Annéxation was presented today bearing six hundred signatures. A few signers are known, while the rest are listed as unknown or dependent on the Government.
Union Magazine announces Sartain as winner of the best magazine in America for 1949. The publication claims original content from top European and American authors with extensive contributions by Sartain and a promise of high quality in literature and art.
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