Principles over party in Plainfield Gazette editorial
The Plainfield Gazette endorses democratic principles and equal rights, urging readers to oppose party-based governance and clerical privileges. It calls on all citizens, especially working men, to unite for principled reform and to read broadly from contemporaries, including an Newark Mercury piece on the value of reading for youth.
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Public interest in reform over office seeking in New Jersey
The Sussex Herald argues Whigs and Democrats share concern for reforms such as Free Schools and Equal Taxation while lamenting that office seekers prioritize spoils. It notes Whig opposition to reforms, calls for clear state positions at the Sussex Register, and mentions a local accident to Mr. Stephen Meeker and renomination of Isaac Witpnice for Congress with the Essex County Democratic Convention slated for the 24th at City Hotel, Newark.
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Signs of the Times Favor Democratic Stand
The piece urges Democrats to stay firm and active, insisting Whig rule must end. It stresses holy, noble aims to secure fair legislation, support labor, restrain extravagance, defend the Constitution, and disseminate Democratic truths amid pending elections and national misgivings.
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Reading as a Path to Civic Duty and Virtue
The article argues reading enriches mind and character beyond amusement, urging young workers to cultivate study and reflection. It praises global literature and warns against neglecting serious reading, noting reading elevates knowledge, wealth of mind, and readiness for public duty in a growing city population.
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Fifteen Days Later from California Riot and Railroading
Reports from California describe a deadly riot scene as squatters clash with authorities in Sacramento. The city declares martial law while exchanges of gunfire and casualties rise. a large armed crowd gathers as the steamer Philadelphia arrives with gold and passengers amid state turmoil.
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Cholera Deaths In Havana Shipboard Reports
Reports from Havana note cholera on board the Falcon with 400 passengers and gold dust. The Falcon carried about 300 passengers to California. Troops are described as arriving from Spain with 3000 reportedly on the way, while Georgian officers are condemned to hard labor.
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News and notes from the Atlantic world and U S mail
The dispatch summarizes ship passages including the Nave from New York and the Asia from Liverpool, reports on Louis Napoleon’s review at Cherbourg, and notes English commentary on Butcher Mayr. It warns of tensions between Prussia and Austria, mentions a potato blight in New Jersey and Massachusetts, and cites a Susser bill to raise troops.
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Reform Journals vs Whig Convention in Ratified Sparks
The Ratheny Republicum notes reform journals condemn the Whig Convention as failing reform promises. Jersey City Tele graph Elisabethtown Journal and Newark Mercury praised reform work and challenge party loyalty. Whig ranks face pressure to disavow agrarian or social tenets and break party ties.
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Plainfield Lyceum Meeting Invites Public Attendance
The Plainfield Lyceum will meet in Mr. W. W. Davison's school house on Tuesday evening next at 14017 o'clock. The question for discussion is To love a greater evil than hatred. Ladies and the public are respectfully invited to attend.
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