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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1855
Page
2
Warren County Agricultural Society announces its Winter Fair on December 19 at Pine Grove to judge field crops and winter fruits. Isaac H. Hiller, secretary, Sugar Grove, December 3, 1855.
A 19th century plea urges publishing all general laws in every paper of the Commonwealth. The writer notes decades of delay and ignorance excuses no one, argues for distributing pamphlet laws to Warren County and beyond, and questions Harrisburg opposition. They demand light and accessible statutes everywhere.
After nearly a year since the fire the new county offices are substantially finished. The brick two story building measures 25 by 50 feet with four rooms and two upper offices, plus fire proof vaults. Contractors Grindley and Bush oversaw brick work, John Taylor did painting, total cost $2,800. Commissioners Raymond Jones and Allen planned and supervised the project.
The term of James Foreman as Warren County Sheriff ends this week after a term noted for promptness fidelity and general satisfaction. G V N Yates of Columbus succeeds him and is seen as capable though inexperienced. Yates’s two years as Justice of the Peace and popularity are cited as assets for the difficult office ahead.
The piece prints a prospectus praising a widely circulated publication for its 16 year rise as a public opinion engine. It lauds its honesty and reform stance, urges renewal of the club, and recommends subscribers begin with Mr. Greeley’s letters from Congress.
On motion of R Brown sq Mr. O A Dalrymple of this place was this week admitted to the bar of Warren County. Dalrymple is a close student and a worthy young man. We hope he may have lots of clients when he hangs out his shingle.
The Erie and North East Railroad Company votes decisively against provisions nullifying its charter as approved in the last legislative session, prompting surprise over expectations of a different outcome.
Proceedings of court note the death of John N. Miles at age 36 on the morning of the 6th instant. Resolutions praise his integrity and diligence, adjourn the court, and announce funeral attendance. Scofield recalls Miles born 1819 in Sugar Grove Warren County and outlines his legal career from Warren Academy to Marietta and partnership with C B Curtis.
The Harrisburg Telegraph announces new ownership by Col A K McClure and James M Sellers. It pledges a semi weekly session edition and weekly off session issues on cash basis, a first class political and family paper, liberal policy, anti slavery stance, support for Gov Pollock, and affordable subscription through advance payments.
Sheriff Yatesevied faced a unanimous verdict on the Monday evening oyster case. Judge Sig gins alone did not seem satisfied and will explain why. The remark hints at a possible short trip to the Stone House if this boarding was a specimen.
B. Isaac 8. Alden, Esq., was sworn in to the office of District Attorney last Monday morning and attended to the criminal business during the week. It was not big.
The December issue notes a change in editorial control after January with David A. Wells taking the lead and A M Spangler as associate. The move is expected to enhance the publication for the agricultural public.
The passage notes uncertainty about the timing and impact of Marshall Jones stepping in as commissioner. It questions whether a new leader brings improvement, suggesting it may or may not.
Congress had not organized by the latest accounts. Several ballots for Speaker occurred without a result. The tally shows Richardson 74, Banks 23, Marshall 19, Campbell 58, Fuller 20, Scattering 26.
The court qualified Mr Clemons as prothonotary on Saturday. The text notes his promotion from deputy to principal and remarks on weather with cold, mud, and little snow through Friday.
A Telegraphic dispatch from St. Louis dated Nov 30 reports three armed Free-State men attempting to drive Pro-Slavery settler Mr. Coleman from his Hickory Point claim. Coleman killed one assailant, a mob burned houses, and ringleader was arrested by Marshall Jones and sent to Lecompton. Gov Shannon called out militia as Lawrence and surrounding towns mobilize with artillery as homes burn in Douglas County and residents seek refuge across the river. Law-and-order factions rally to aid the Sheriff in enforcing laws amid widespread unrest. Sixteen Hickory Point houses burned and several citizens missing.
Dispatches from Kansas report Gov. Shannon telegraphing the President describing Civil War threats in Kansas Territory. Forces claim 1000 men freed a prisoner in Lawrence, burned property, and Free State officers seized papers, with an attack on Atchison anticipated. The President ordered immediate troop dispatch from nearby posts.
The Milwaukee American reports a Russian husband whose Brahmin wife died requesting cremation as per her faith. He prepared sixteen cords of wood for the funeral flame, prompting sheriff intervention to stop the burning and secure Christian burial despite the husband’s claim of religious freedom.
Boston Journal reports a deliberate rail obstruction on the Nashua freight of the Boston and Lowell Railroad at Woburn on the 10th. The engine was wrecked and engineer Chase of Lowell and fireman Hinds were seriously injured. The act aimed to derail the passenger train and police seek the perpetrators.
A meditation on solitary prayer urging personal converse with God. It emphasizes dying and facing judgment alone, asserting no human helper in the final reckoning and that God will not betray confidences. It argues for the supremacy of secret devotion over any external devotion.
Secretary of War orders a Board of army officers to assemble in Charleston South Carolina to examine recent citizen appointments to the Army. Several resignations have already been received from those summoned to appear before the Board for examination.
Four hundred ninety five married men employed by the Boston and Worcester Railroad Company were presented with a fine turkey each by the company on Tuesday last in celebration of Thanksgiving.
The Cincinnati Know-Nothing Convention devoted sessions to the majority report by 93 to 11, denouncing the Missouri Compromise repeal as a breach of faith and urging restoration. It warns against admitting new states tolerating slavery and calls for Philadelphia delegates meeting on February 19. The minority, led by Ohio and Michigan, favored excluding slavery from national territories and condemned birth-based proscription. The convention adjourned sine die after thanking officers.
The latest dispatch says Walker remains in undisputed control of Nicaragua with a fresh cohort of two hundred men from California. Corral has been executed for treason, and Wheeler’s recognition of Walker’s government is noted. The piece argues the new regime represents the country’s will and envisions an Anglo-American influence shaping Central America’s destiny.
The Erie and North East with the Cleveland Painesville and Ashtabula railways challenge Governor Casey’s seizure of the Erie and North East line. Supreme Court sustains Judge Woodward’s jurisdiction but amends the injunction to urge Casey to be cautioned. Argument shifts to Philadelphia in January.
The final Susquehanna bridge span at Sunbury site was erected last week and the Northumberland section nearly finished. Both bridges should allow locomotive passage before January first. A small road link to connect Philadelphia and Sunbury with Sunbury and Erie railroads is rapidly advancing with rails laid. once done, Sunbury and Erie trains are expected to run by January, delivering Shamokin coal to Elmira and intermediate points on the Sunbury and Erie Williamsport Elmira and New York and Erie lines.
A Kansas Territory traveler reports a wagon heavily laden with arms and ammunition found near Atchison. A man in charge distributed guns and cartridges to men after issuing written strips. The informant saw ten men depart with arms. the wagon allegedly held about one hundred rifles muskets powder kegs and several cartridge boxes.
At the Thirty fourth Congress Democratic members held a December 1 gathering in the House hall. George W. Jones of Tennessee was chosen Chairman with Wm. H. English and Thomas Ruffin of North Carolina as Secretaries. Resolutions praised Northern Eastern Western election gains for the Kansas Nebraska bill and condemned Know Nothingism defending constitutional rights amid partisan foes.
The Springfield Republican corrects a report on a Locofoco torch light procession stating that one marcher was over 24 minutes in passing a point and several could not pass it. The paper notes the correction to reflect more accurate timing.
Leavenworth reports outraged citizens condemn Gov Shannon for aligning with political agitators and urging illegal acts in the territory. A petition to the U S president for removal is in circulation as convention resolutions are mocked as disloyal. A law-and-order meeting call is issued to counter outside pressure.
In Jackson North Carolina Superior Court Judge Manly ruled Universalists incompetent as witnesses. A state Universalist convention adopted a preamble denouncing the decision as unconstitutional and oppressive to civil religious liberty. The convention also inserted three articles outlining their belief in the Bible and the loving nature of God.
A concise creed asserts that through the Holy Spirit grace will restore all humankind to holiness and happiness. It links true happiness with holiness and urges believers to maintain order and perform good works as profitable for people.
AE Coles Bashford is elected Governor of Wisconsin defeating Wm. A. Barstow. Returns from the Northern Counties settle the race. Wisconsin appears set for a Republican President next year.
A remarkable pig raised by Mr. Wim Darby of the village weighed 670 pounds at fifteen months. The animal, described as one of the finest, was sold to an Albany gentleman for 55 dollars, equivalent to 8.20 dollars per hundredweight.
The coat worn by General Israel Putnam and his 1775 commission signed by John Hancock are on view at Independence Hall. The artifacts belong to Israel Waldo Putnam and Waldo W. Putnam, with a public meeting in Pomfret CT planning a monument at Putnam’s mansion site. The display is open for inspection for the day.
A Detroit clergyman, visiting from the north, found two umbrellas after tea. While walking on Woodward Avenue he was teased by a neighbor about a large white message on one umbrella reading I STOLE THIS UMBRELLA. The parson inspected the rain gear, then continued home with a smile and modest shrug.
The Grand K N council of Iowa met in Iowa City on the 8th and adopted a resolution praising their delegates who seceded from the Philadelphia council. They declared Slavery or Freedom the paramount issue and vowed to resist Slave power aggressions to the bitter end.
The article discusses printers as better decipherers of bad manuscripts yet warns how merchants writing vague measures like five Bts and ten pounds Cts create confusion over items such as boots biscuits butter chalk clocks or clams. It notes half spelling, abbreviations, and unreadable writing lead to misinterpretation in commerce.
Kansas correspondence in the St Louis Democrat reports Utah leaders including a Utah merchant Apostle of the Mormon church say slaves exist among Apostles and Brigham Young owns slaves. a rotundo remark from Albany cites John Van Buren claim about Gen Ney and Gov Seward.
Citizens of Parkville Missouri issue an Address declaring they will resist any attempt to molest Mr Park with their lives. He has returned and the question now is whether the Rufliang will dare to trouble him after this pledge from his supporters.
The Boston Journal highlights The London Times war coverage, framing it as a pivotal international matter and signaling strong reader interest in English affairs.
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