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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1850
Page
2
The government backed plan for a powerful African coast mail steamer line is praised as proof of growing commerce between Britain and Africa. Advocates argue it will reduce risks and expand profits while tying in with colonization efforts and emigration to Africa.
A severe invasion of crickets devastates maize crops in the Isere valley near St Pier d Albigni Savoy. The insects breed rapidly with thousands of eggs per female, threatening widespread agricultural ruin and possible disease from decaying bodies.
At a Horticultural Society dinner in St Louis, mention of Herman in Gasconade county shows four hundred acres in vines and an expected thirty to forty thousand gallons of wine this year. Vineyards cover the surrounding hills with a three-tier system of grape grower, wine presser, and wine merchant. The St Louis Intelligencer notes Missouri may soon be famed for grapes and wines alongside hemp and tobacco.
The piece describes a contentious view from La Verdad about financial ties between Virginia and Cuba, detailing salaries in Havana courts, Virginia tax receipts, and the vast remittance of Cuban taxes to Spain. It highlights minimal spending on Virginia education, noting only a small fraction goes to 96,000 poor children while 61,030 receive gratuitous education, prompting Cuban sympathy toward Virginia.
The Hagerstown Herald of Freedom recounts the adjustment between Hon. J Dixon Roman and Dr. Charles MacGill over a public dispute in 1850. It details a sequence of letters, withdrawals, and reconciliations culminating in an approved accord, with formal statements from Roman and MacGill and notes from mediators in Virginia and Maryland.
On October 19 in Richmond a Yorktown surrender anniversary celebration featured Col Spalding praising Capt Kilburn of the artillery and Major August honoring Charles J Faulkner for supporting families of volunteers. The discourse urged Virginia’s move toward a stronger military and constitutional reform within the spirit of Yorktown.
Richmond Times tests the convention's character praising intellectual ability and public trust. It notes strong men among 135 delegates and cites Maryland Institute fair entries including carpets, a smithing machine, a plough, a mill spindle stop box, sash fasteners and weather stops, and a patent mill screw by several Virginia residents.
The Chilicothe Gazette describes the Triennial Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. Twenty four bishops in episcopal robes entered Christ Church as the Holy Eucharist was administered to a larger gathering than ever before. The solemn scene, aided by deep organ tones and choirs, left a lasting impression on observers.
The Washington Railroad lists 25 passenger and 101 burden cars. The Main Stem of the Baltimore and Ohio shows 51 passenger, 892 burden, 205 coal cars, and 59 engines. Coal delivery for the year ending Sept 30 totals Locust Point 123,622 tons, Baltimore 3,340, Avalon 2,623, Harper's Ferry 9,621, and other points 7,439 tons. Net receipts of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were 2,726 in 1830, 394,647 in 1839, and 734,216 in the present year, a marked rise praised to stockholders.
The Voice of Hampshire notes Hon. Richard Parker will speak at the Court House on Monday next the 28th inst. The Romney Intelligencer urges moderate men and ultras to attend and express the people’s opinion. A similar meeting is deemed needed to counteract distant observers’ impressions.
A Thursday barbecue in Lexington drew a large crowd despite heavy rain. Speakers praised Henry Clay, with a one hour speech from Clay highlighting his unity focused stance and defense of the Union. Letters from Cass Foote Underwood Lyon Boyd and others offered tributes to Mr Clay.
A parade of fantastical youths in The Santa Anna Guard drew crowds along Wall Street and Fort Green Brooklyn yesterday. The 50 privates wore theatrical garb from knights to court dresses. a wooden legged commander rode ahead, a horse led by a Negro. The target was well armed with costumes and masks, a striking provocateur display noted by V Jour. of Com, 15th.
A scientific note outlines methods to render fabrics water proof using India rubber as the best material, oil cloth as second, and alum with copper sulfate to restore moisture resistance in wool and cotton. It describes dipping procedures, drying in warm rooms, and producing a nearly incombustible cloth. Also cites coastal measurements for Washington and nearby towns with listed figures.
The Cumberland Civilian summarizes Thomas Swan's report on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road. It cites 146 021 local passengers in the year, 63 470 eastward and 77 550 westward, plus 19 275 through westward coal exports and 14 909 eastward. It notes 146 645 tons of coal delivered, orders for 30 iron hoppers and 50 gondola cars, 167 miles of line advanced west, and rails to be laid early spring. The Cumberland to Piedmont line near Westernport is slated to open by early June, Kingwood Tunnel progress is rapid with 1600 feet of heading driven in five months.
The Illustrated London News praises Louis Napoleon as gaining strength and capable, while contrasting Louis Napoleon with the Count de Chambord. The piece rebukes abolitionist rhetoric, defends the Southern position on Fugitive Slave Law, and warns against higher law agitation threatening the Union.
Texas advices discuss Governor Bell's extra session to consider terms from the General Government on the boundary issue. Western Texas expresses support. A Cumberland Canal update notes coal prices drop from sixteen to ten to twelve cents per bushel boosting coal use. Brazilian coffee production expands from 30,000 bags to 400,000 bags by 1890, with England price incentives. A census report for Worcester shows 4280 people, up 776 since 1840, despite a prior 1840-42 decline, signaling growth in the town.
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