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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1859
Page
2
The Warren County convention praised unity and endorsed incumbents and candidates. Rouse is renominated for the House, Alden Marsh is favored for County Commissioner, Joseph C. Thomas for Auditor, and P. Falconer praised for County Surveyor with plans to extend service.
The Ledger debates the 1856 Republican platform and Democratic reactions. It argues Democrats now endorse congressional intervention while accusing the paper of bias, claiming the platform remains influential and that slavery legislation in a territory could spread further.
BV Edward McPherson delivers before the Gettysburg Young Men's Christian Association. A Republican congressman elected last fall, he is noted for finely written productions and is expected to speak to the state.
The Brookville Republican begins publication in Brookville Jefferson County as a Republican affiliated paper presenting a neat appearance and becoming the town’s third newspaper installment.
Rev. T. H. Rouse of Jamestown tours South West in the county to observe lumber operations and visit kinsman H. Rouse. The piece details a visit to Enterpris and a description of ten nearby saw mills along Pine Creek, their massive output, and the host's rise from penniless adventurer to prosperous lumberman through a modern mill and relentless drive.
The column lists Grand Jurors and Traverse Jurors for the September Court, names foreman and jurors from multiple towns. It honors Lorin Blodget for the Philadelphia Board of Trade report, praises a former county citizen and his climatology work, and notes Bennetts fashion plates in Godey for September. It also mentions L C Ives and monument funding, food price shifts, and Louis W. Hall as Republican Senator nominee for Blair Cambria and Clearfield.
Blondin crossed Niagara on his rope last Wednesday and returned with a sheet iron cook stove on his back. He lit a fire in the stove, cooked an omelette for onlookers to witness from the Maid of the Mist, while De Lave also crossed Rochester on Tuesday performing feats for a large crowd. Next Wednesday he plans another crossing and will balance in a chair mid rope, eat lunch, descend to water, take a drink, and continue. The American State Convention of New York met at Geneva on the 23rd, with a struggle over convention timing. Buffalo faction favors September 7 at Syracuse to align with the Republican Convention. Weed and Americans' factions oppose and push later. Witty A. Nichols and Isaac G. Gordon are Republican Assembly candidates for McKean Clearfield Jefferson Elk counties. The district is Democratic but hope for People's success. The Atlantic's September issue features Ary Scheffer Life and Works, Martha's Vineyard visit, October to May pieces, The Minister's Wooing, Cuba trip, The Breakfast Table professor, and reviews. subscription remains $2.
Reports from soldiers and witnesses describe a powerful tornado that swept the upper country from Cambridge to Monticello injuring houses uprooting large trees and damaging crops. In the Thompson area a wagon was lifted and submerged with occupants narrowly escaping drowning as lightning and heavy rain accompanied the storm.
A 19th century extract lists royal allowances and staff costs in pounds and dollars for Queen Victoria's court. Notable items include Queen’s £ 885,000 and Prince Albert £ 40,000 with numerous offices such as Lord Chamberlain, Master of the Horse, and Master of Ceremonies. The total amounts reach £537,639 with related dollar figures noted.
Washington reports reveal Lord Napier was recalled after President Buchanan urged Lord Malmsbury to replace him. London building trades consider a large strike over shorter hours, while France uses unspent loan funds on public works. Other notes cover Betsey Danforth alive, Nagashi Emperor pliability, and a Paris view of Napolean.
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