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Newspaper
Sunbury American
Location
Sunbury, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1850
Page
2
A letter from Hancier W. Wineren to Daniel Marth Eigg thanks him for his support as the family appeals for justice. They state their father is innocent, endured trial injustice, and hope public voices condemn the miscarriage, praying for truth to prevail and mercy from God.
A compilation from 1850 letters reports a ship seeking Captain Franklin wintering on McKenzie River and hopes remain high for his survival. It notes Sir John Richardson and Bell planning departures with most men, Rae's Fort Confidence letter praising favorable winter weather and continued searches, and sightings of migratory deer plus stores and provisions. Also cited is Bishop Mellvaine criticizing church systems and a robbery incident aboard a Washington train, ending with Massachusetts farmers selling straw hats and bonnets valued at over one million dollars.
An 1830s Sunbury issue lists employment for a 14 year old apprentice in a printing office and sale of a Washington type press. It notes affordable fruit trees for readers, discusses weather and spring prospects, legislative adjournment clarifications, and updates on the Sunbury Ferry lease with fare reductions.
The Sunbury Gazette disputes a rival claim about largest circulation and the future publication of the letter list. It asserts affidavits proving its own circulation and says the list will appear unless the Gazette matches their numbers, while noting changes in local papers and a business partnership dissolution.
Senator Rusk proposes two cent letter rate for half ounce letters while House panel favors five cents. Neither plan includes free newspaper circulation to smaller towns, provoking strong interior interest. Also reported: an attempted robbery at Isaac Brown’s Milton store and elections results with J Youre elected Clerk on the 9th ballot and Mrs. John Coaines named Cargo Inspector at Columbia.
The Senate witnessed a violent clash between Benton and Foote over Mr Bell's compromise. Foote drew a pistol amid chaos while Benton challenged him, prompting calls for an investigation and a committee of seven to review the incident. The session adjourned amid tension as leaders pledged to pursue proper action. Death of the Clerk of the House Wasurxetos: Remains of Campbell boarded for interment in Rouxville Tennessee. election to fill vacancy noted with several candidates listed.
In Hlannispene on April 16 the Senate debated annulling a marriage contract for Edwin Forrest and his wife Catharine. A police reform bill for Philadelphia passed as did railroad acts for Mahoney Wisconisco and Cattawissa Williamsport Erie. House approved school system revisions and a five dollar Relief Note ban with 54 ayes and 27 nays.
Harrisburg reports the Senate, near unanimously, approves a plan to cut postage to two cents for a half ounce letter and two cents for each additional half ounce prepaid. It also supports free newspaper transmission and asks Congress to enact the standard rate reductions to fund the Post Office.
A Boston subscription drive for Dr Webster's Family reports $20,000 already raised led by the widow of the late Dr Parkman with a $500 contribution. Massachusetts Law shortens notice and publication for marriages, eliminating the prior fourteen day requirement.
From St Louis April 15 1860 reports a severe snow storm lasting from 8 30 am to 5 pm with seven to eight inches on the level. The Montesquint trial nears verdict as Mr Bates finishes for the defense. California emigrants suffer illness and some seek homeward, while Dauphin county reports 117 paupers in the poor house, youngest three months, eldest 103.
Bank of Rondout and Marine Bank notes altered from genuine designs. Engravers Rand & Co. and Rawdon Wright & Hatch cited. Delaware County Pa notes altered from 2s to 5s and circulated. Lancaster County Bank notes mutilated to create counterfeit sums. reward offered for capture of the culprits.
A nostalgic poem recalls the long fallen tree at Fort Augusta, once a landmark and shelter for herd and traveler, its memory lingered at Sunbury in April 1850 as a symbol of ties and past scenes. A farmer extols Merchant's Gargling Oil, claiming it cures horses, indoor pests, and pains, with a free pamphlet from the Sunbury agent Masser and other U S druggists.
In Che Markets on April 13, 1550 flour is steady and shipping broods sell at 85 00, extra flour 85 50 bri. Rye flour 2 814, corn meal 2 624 per bel. Red wheat in limited demand at 1109, white wheat strong. Penna rye 9¢ per bush, oats 55 cts, southern oats 84c, Penna whiskey 230 per barrel and 22 cents?
On April 15, 1850 misc markets show small sales of good to prime red wheat at 11 points and Peno white at 110 over the counter. Connecticut white wheat at 50 to 51 cents and yellow at 53 to 34 cents. Oats from 35 10 to 46 cents. Wurssy reported sales of bdds at 234 cents and birds at 224 cents.
The fragment lists multiple names and odd terms with numbers scattered, suggesting a damaged or garbled historical note or staff ledger with unreadable portions and unclear context. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
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