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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1855
Page
2
A long reader-led column recounts a visit to a New Orleans slave auction with vivid scenes of a young mulatto woman sold for 1250 dollars and a mother separated from her child, followed by sharp commentary on the slave system and brief note on Vermont politics and theater wit.
In Harrisburg the battle over the senatorial seat heated through ballots and pamphleteers. Cameron secured the two thirds on the seventh ballot, amid party maneuvers and outsider interruptions, amid speculation on votes and last minute caucus efforts.
The New York Legislature on the 6th instant elected William H. Seward to a six year Senate term starting March 4. The paper lauds his abilities and statesmanlike conduct, noting his steady stand against slavery and his impact on labor rights, while urging continued pursuit of anti slavery goals to dismantle the “rotten fabric” of human chatterdom.
A Philadelphia paper reprints a February Guardian piece extolling Governor Pollock's piety and public conduct. It notes his Reformed Presbyterian faith, Sabbath school leadership, and refusal to attend a inauguration ball, framing these as exemplary for a Christian state. It also mentions related political updates and local notices.
Resignation of Mr Edwards as County Superintendent took effect the 15th of this month leaving a vacancy. The article argues no local candidate matches his competence and urges paying at least 500 dollars from a prior appropriation, with 300 dollars deemed sufficient for expenses and reasonable remuneration.
The Tribune notes Pratt, candidate of the Native Americans, won the special election for State Senator from Philadelphia County by 2,300 votes. It also reports ex-Governor Bigler was unanimously elected president of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company.
The piece argues against political intrusion in religion and defends Methodists' role in public life. It cites church membership figures, praises Christian influence in governance, and describes itinerant and local ministry, urging separation of church and party while stressing moral civic duty. It ends with notes on railroad and local political sniping.
Mrs M E Kerr offers Velvet Silk and Straw Bonnets with ribbons and flowers plus children's clothing made to order. Also a public notice says during the Legislature session she can be found at the Mail office. Found carpet bag with contents. owner may claim at Mr Rhinds Conewango by proving property and paying charges.
Sundry writs of vendition expou issued by the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County Pa. announce a public sale at Warren Court House. The first tract in Spring Creek Ups contains 440 acres with a log house a small barn and a new frame barn. It is seized as the property of Stephen Homer for the Kirkland and Smith claim. The second tract in Younesville Borough totals 26.5 acres with two frame houses a shop a barn orchard and a shingle machine. It is seized as the property of Johnathan Hays. Also offered are fifteen cases of mens and boys hip and thick boots by Orr Henry.
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