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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1855
Page
2
County Superintendent L L Sreycer, Warren, announces he will attend examination of teachers on Wednesday and Thursday December 5 and 6. Directors may have business to transact. Teachers without certificates should apply to obtain them. November 20, 55. Co Sup't PLP
The Coudersport Journal notes New Hampshire Americans adopt a platform opposing slavery expansion and severing ties with the national party. It urges Pennsylvania Americans to unite, accept compromise, and push for harmony, urging Republicans to yield for public good. The piece closes by pressing Gentlemen to meet the grave responsibility with wisdom and success.
The editors debate a broad anti net Nebraska style convention for January after the Legislature opens to tempt distant attendees. They question funding for editors and suggest selecting a nearby capital like Harrisburg or Huntingdon, delaying the event two weeks to boost representation or risk no show. A second note mentions amateur performers rehearsing at Youngsville with scenery by D C Bell and requests press courtesy and sleighing news to attract local audiences.
The December issue promises an exceptional publication and the new year brings unusual inducements for subscribers. A yearly Mail subscription is offered at 275 dollars with the chance to try the magazine for value.
On Thursday morning this week a sharp snowfall moved through the region bringing the coldest conditions of the season. Residents reported light flurries and a brisk wind as temperatures plunged.
A Crawford Democrat critique argues for smaller county papers focused on local news. It condemns $1 yearly rates and overlarge editions, urging readers to support a living wage for editors, and warns of unsustainable finances in rural journalism.
The newspaper notes Congress will convene next Monday and predicts an exciting, important session. It cautions the forthcoming classification of the papers may not be fully accurate and urges readers to await fuller details in later issues.
The notice outlines four Democratic seats and one Know Nothing seat among five vacancies with factions labeled Democratic and Know Nothing groups. It notes a venison shipment through town from Pine Grove, mentions upcoming court, printer debts at the Mail, and reports the St Paul Democrat on Minnesota legislative party split: 9 Democrats and 5 Republicans in the Council, 22 Democrats 11 Republicans and 2 Know Nothings in the House.
The Washington Union reports the Postmaster General will enforce the current Postage Law after January 1 1856. Postmasters may require stamps on all pre paid letters lacking stamps, with the stamps to be affixed after the date.
Governor Pollock grants a pardon to Beal once imprisoned in the state prison over a year ago after previous refusals last winter. Renewed efforts by Philadelphia citizens led to the decision, attracting national attention to the case and its protracted campaign.
Official returns list Chase as Republican with 146659 votes and Medill 130789, Trimble 24209, giving Chase a 15870 vote majority. For Lieutenant Governor, Ford, Republican, has 169395 votes and Myers, Democrat, 133385, a Ford majority of 36010.
In a Massachusetts Circuit Court case Judge Curtis ruled that a written proposal for insurance becomes binding upon acceptance. The policy covered $10,000 on the ship Great Republic, with the agreement enforced as stated in the report from the M'Kean Citizen.
A Philadelphia Sun correspondent cites Pittsburg reports that in the Passmore Williamson habeas corpus case at Bedford last summer three judges favored issuing the writ while two opposed. It alleges President Pierce ordered a U S marshal to remove Williamson to Moyamensing and defend him on a receiving ship with marines, if the writ issued, and that judges Lowrie and Woodward changed stance under threat. The correspondent asks for verification and whether Woodward and Lowrie succumbed to such pressure.
Washington November 26 Vespasian Ellis resumes control of The American Organ. He notes Northern Councils reject the Twelfth article of the Philadelphia Platform yet remain as Know-Nothings to keep the party united. The Mexican Indemnity issue remains undecided. General Whitfield and family arrive from Kansas, Gov. Reeder expected daily. The Richmond Enquirer names Col. Taylor for Clerk of the House, while Union praises Harrison and opposes a Know-Nothing victory. A debug on the 1856 comet suggests it may not return until 1858. New York arrest reports on the Freelove gang include Albert Brisbane and Harland. Kansas white population around 20,000.
A detailed report argues government actions in Washington caused the Anglo American misunderstanding. It covers Hertz and Perkins trial, alleged British recruitment by Crampton with letters from England, and Strobel testimony about border recruiting stations and instructions to avoid illegal enlistment. Also notes a new inner African sea discovery and a Charleston, Illinois shooting involving Nathan Ellington.
A early article extols Pennsylvania iron and coal, arguing domestic ore should fuel domestic railways. It projects anthracite output rising from six million tons this year to eighteen million, with mine value growing from twelve to thirty six million dollars annually, and lauds coal as a constant, unmatched staple.
A Philadelphia newspaper excerpt declares confidence in Ayers Cherry Pectoral and Cathartic Pills, asserting they bring relief to sufferers and pledges to promote their use through available influence. The note reflects a persuasive medical advertisement tone and early 19th century period voice.
Mary Coe of Newark New Jersey obtained a verdict of ten thousand dollars against Samuel W Plume in a suit for seduction and breach of promise. Plume reportedly has an estate valued around forty thousand dollars.
A compact excerpt extols unyielding nerve and unwavering eye as keys to victory, praising steadfast thought that never wanders and discipline that sustains peak performance.
Public sale outlines numerous properties in Warren County Pa including Freehold, Spring Creek and Deerfield townships. Bidders may bid on farms with mills, several houses, barns and orchards at 10 o clock Monday December 3 in the Warren Courthouse.
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