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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1853
Page
2
The Whig State Committee will convene at the American Hotel on Chestnut Street Philadelphia on Tuesday December 13 at 3 PM. Carter Thomson Jones serves as Chair and Henry B Evans as Secretary.
The column notes the Turkish war signals and uncertain war reports while detailing Washington political maneuvering for offices and patronage. It predicts a forthcoming presidential message described as soft and promises coverage in the next issue. It also mentions a brewing revolution in the Sandwich Islands and a sober legislative session to begin at an appointed time.
The Philadelphia News reports a Thursday meeting where President Tucker will present a memorial to repeal the February suspending ordinance on city stock subscription. Directors resign to allow a city acceptable reorganization, hoping Councils will restore the subscription and speed the road’s completion. The piece notes current delays and emphasizes Philadelphia’s stake and expected liberal support.
Citizens of Warren County gathered at the Court House on December 4 1853. The meeting endorsed building a railroad from the Ohio line through Meadville to Little Valley linking with the New York and Erie line and urged county support of 200000 dollars to secure construction and stock subscriptions. Also reported were officers of a Good Templars temperance society and a note on a monument fund for Gov Shultz in Lancaster.
In order to favor readers with convention proceedings our paper has been delayed beyond the usual early issue time. The delay aims to publish comprehensive coverage once the Railroad Convention events are fully documented.
J. D. James replies to Fidus on a Warren Lyceum lecture, arguing that modern Christians advance morality and that ancient faults remain misrepresented. He cites Abraham, Jacob, Noah, and Daniel Webster, contending Christianity progresses through discovery and calls out perceived verbal distortions.
Gleason's Pictorial announces a January launch of its sixth volume with a refined format and new paper. It merges Barnum's Illustrated News with the Pictorial, expanding artistic and literary content and featuring city views, ships, portraits, nature, and wildlife across a mammoth weekly issue. The note lists Boston publishing details, price, and distribution alongside editorial praise for enhanced art and knowledge.
The Philadelphia publisher announces a 1854 program for a family journal with new original romances by George Lippard and a Morris Hartley novella by Harrison W. Ainsworth. Also featuring Emerson Bennett and Mary Andrews Denison with additional contributions from notable writers and broad literary coverage. Subscription options include various group rates and club incentives, address No 111 Chestnut Street Philadelphia.
The Charleston Courier quotes Cuban residents who deny reports of a British Spanish plot to bring Africans as apprentices for eventual freedom. They also dispute Chinese coolie plans, noting many men died at sea and none of the women reached Cuba. A separate note questions postage rate hikes and critiques Postmaster General Guthrie's influence.
The Buffalo Commercial reports the 234 representatives and five territorial delegates largely in Democratic control, with Whigs 72 and Abolitionists 3. Senate seats favor Democrats but uncertainty remains about leadership and administration support amid intraparty strife.
The letter notes malignant cholera in Charity Hospital and multiple deaths. Aldermen discuss a new Health Ordinance replacing the Board of Health. Reports vary across papers, with some omitting cholera coverage. The Board of Health convenes, promising formal illness figures and a public warning.
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