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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1849
Page
2
The Bigotry of Party and Sect in Truth Advocacy
A critique of sectarian dogma and party bigotry that suppresses truth. The piece argues presses, pulpits, and individuals must advocate truth independently, condemning fear of excommunication and political interest, warning that both parties stifle honest discourse and republican government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partizan
Temperance Lectures Spark Church Access Debates
A temperance lecture by Gen Riley of Rochester faced church access limits amid sectarian objections. A second lecture by Rev Dr West on scripture proved similarly restricted, then held in a church basement after paying for space. The group defends seeking truth free of party dogma and notes denouncements by a local minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Riley
Rochester
New- York State Temperance Society
Christ
Bhat
West
Seventh-day Baptist Church
Exchange Offer At French and Bryan's
Citizens with large stores of gold and silver are invited to exchange for essential family goods at French and Bryan's. Those with smaller holdings are already seeking ways to economize and are directed to the accompanying advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French & Bryan’s
Cholera Deaths and Cases Reported Across Cities
The Board of Health reports multiple cholera cases and deaths in Ausany Boston Bascar and New York with 20 to 22 new cases and 11 to 16 deaths in the last 24 to 48 hours. Local reports note 7 deaths in New York and 11 cholera deaths in Brooklyn over the prior two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausany
Board of Health
Boston
Bascar
New York
Brooxtrs
Counterfeit two-dollar notes circulating in Elizabethtown area
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports two counterfeit two dollar notes purported to be from the State Bank of Elizabethtown but altered from a State Bank of Trenton issue. The notes were passed at a Spring Garden store and are poorly executed with Elizabethtown misprinted over Trenton. Names James Crane and A Thomas are traced to the same hand, with one female signature likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phila. Bulletin
State Bank of
Elizabethtown
State Bank of Trenton
Spring Garden
James Crane
A. Thomas
Murderer Identified in Berverely Case Stirring Gazette Report
The Burlington Gazette reports the Collins murder at Berverely has a fully identified suspect and residence. If confirmed, the governor of Pennsylvania will be asked to act. The coroner's inquest verdict is wilful murder. A 25 man watch is set to guard the place against Philadelphia incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Gazette
Collins
Berverely
Pensylvania
Wat
Avivel
Hungary Cheers Cause With Late European News
The latest European updates bring encouragement to Hungary and its supporters, signaling favorable developments for the cause. Local readers note the shift in perception and renewed diplomatic momentum across the continent.
Lectures by Rev Dr Wi on ethics praised by some villagers
The text condemns a faction for opposing the Rev Dr Wi and his lectures, noting that few in the village attended yet those present were edified. It accuses others of envy and hypocritical conduct, urging a meeting to support the speaker and redeem Plainfield’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
New Jersey Monopolists Face Antimonopoly Stand
The New York Tribune cites warnings to Whigs and counties to back anti monopoly candidates this fall. It argues that mere opposition without concrete action harms reform and warns that any attempt to shield the monopoly with mere rhetoric will fail and risk disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Journal
Anti Monopoly Sentiment Questioned in Eliza Town
A reader in the Eliza Town Journal critiques anti monopoly views amid party manipulation. The writer notes both sides denounce monopolies yet party leaders run fairs and governors under monopoly influence, asking what the Whig government has done in five years to prove their anti monopoly stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Town Journal
Mo P
Nopoly
Rumor of U S envoy Rives Paris reception
The Boston Wheeled letter notes the French government may not receive Mr. Rives as new ambassador to Paris. Dispatches from his prior envoyship are cited as heightening irritation over the French Indemnity and influencing the decision if he returns to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Wraveller
Rives
Paris
Tras
France
Jews in Hungarian Army Fight for Brave Cause
The Jewish Chronicle notes that Jews are now in the ranks of the Hungarian army, serving bravely in artillery and civil roles. It adds that large numbers of Jews remain in Austria, Galicia, Bohemia, Moravia, and Transylvania rather than in Hungarian service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Gallicia
Bohemia
Moravia
Transylvania
Tempest in a teapot rumor rattles Europe
The Times and the ministerial Globe deem the Canadian disturbance a mere tempest in a teapot. A water body nicknamed the ha of Boston once used as a teapot brewed a small storm now felt across Europe in the current hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
The
Times
Ministerial Globe
Boston
Hahifaz
Hungary and Austria clash as Hungarian forces surge forward
In Groswardein and Raab regions Hungarian troops converge with 80 000 men, with posts at Hochstrass and Babot. Austrian 26 000 gather near Tyrnau while Comorn remains contested. Vienna is lightly garrisoned as Rothschild influence looms. Russia recalls Woronzoff to aid Hungary. The Cuba island article notes population, trade, and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Vesprin
Lake Balton
Papa
Raab
Aulich
Studtweissenburg
Pesth
Vienna
Schlossberg
Tyrnau
Comorn
Burg
Esprin, Papa. &c
Presburg
Szeganin
Landstrum
Lesford
Nugent
Haynau
Viena
Russia
Woronzoff
Ostorz
Ars
Arwnow
Dysentery Outbreak and A Remedy Report
A Plainfield NJ letter from Sept 1849 notes widespread dysentery in the region with deaths in Scotch Plains and Lamptown. It cites a 30 mile spread and endorses a tree bark and elder bark tea as a cure, claiming rapid recovery within 12 hours for the writer. George Wets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Plains
Lamptown
Conneticut
George Wets
Plainfield, N. J
Cholera Rages Among Plains Indians Rife With News
Late plains advices report cholera spreading fearfully among Indians in the Northwest with expectations it may surpass the 1839 smallpox. Reports claim murders increase as Indians resent whites for perceived betrayals. A Round Island letter notes 1000 men of the Secret Expedition aboard a vessel set to sail for Vera Cruz area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Plains
Arkansas River
Missouri River
Round Island
Mooe
New Orleans
Ich
Vera Cruz
United States
The Universal Definition of a Mile
The universal definition of a mile evokes a question of measurement and perception. It frames the idea as the distance at which one can discern a man from a woman, hinting at historical debates on visibility and gender.
Grand Jury Discharges After Returning 114 Bills
The Grand Jury concluded its business on Friday and was discharged. It returned 114 bills, many for selling liquor without a license and on Sundays, with most others for minor offences. Centre Market in Newark was named a nuisance. Reports mention six cholera deaths in New Haven last Sunday, including Irish and colored victims and a sailor. Dysentery is spreading in Hartford, Springfield and other coastal and inland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Market
Newark
New Haven
Hartford
Springfield
The Bicolar or Party and Texas Election Update
The New York Tribune editor protects liberal Reform ties while party bigotry sways judgment. Catholics show similar bias to Whig foes as prejudice rises. Texas returns through August 16 indicate Bell elected governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Texas
Bell
Early Rain Gear and Home Furnishings in Revolutionary Era
British officers introduced umbrellas around the time of the revolution. Parasols were unknown then. Rain coats were worn for rain and women used camblets as protection. Gloves appeared about 1755. Floors had few carpets before the revolution, and carpets first covered areas outside chairs around rooms.
Religion of love unites humanity beyond faiths
A philosophical reflection asserts that happiness comes from a religion of love, whether among Mahometans, Pagans, or Christians, as an emanation from the Deity. It emphasizes universal compassion as a divine source of joy.
Indiana aspirant opens speech with family claim
A political hopeful in Indiana began a campaign speech with remarks about being a father of two children, drawing attention to his personal life as he addresses supporters. The item notes the roundings about his youthful years and public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prerry
Indiana
Odd Mankind Mix of Censure and Practice
A sharp observation on human behavior noting that half condemn what others do while the other half repeat the same acts. The remainder speak and act as they believe proper.
Child at sermon asks why minister stays in the box
A vivid fragment notes a child in a sermon scene crying out about a minister who speaks with forceful language and dramatic gestures. The child asks why the people do not release the man from the box, capturing a moment of curious innocence amid religious fervor.
Exchange prompts clutching the item at ten before me
The phrase appears to be a fragment about timing and an exchange action. It mentions a request to clutch or grab something at a specified moment, but lacks clear names, places, or definite events to confirm a specific news item or context.
Moore and Harriet Manning Plan Marriage in Plainfield
In Plainfield on Saturday evening September 1 by E Kirkpatrick Esq William R Moore wed Harriet widow of Nathis Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kirkpatrick
William R. Moore
Harriet
Nathis Manning
Plainfield
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