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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1851
Page
2
Correspondence from Warren Mail discusses support for Free Banking on state stocks, opposing banks’ obstruction and Erie Canal ties. It urges Rep. Scofield to back the bill and hints at political risk for editors and the next editorials.
The GA Convention will meet at Reimersburg, Clarion county on the 22nd to promote railway communication from Pittsburgh to the N Y and Erie Railroad. A preferred route would run along Clarion river to its source and join the NY and Erie line, linking New York City with coal and lumber regions of the state.
Mr. McWillie from the Committee on Public Printing proposed a report for relief of Thomas Ritchie of the Union. Mr Burt argued the report was not privileged. The Chair overruled. Mr Burt appealed. Mr McLean moved to lay the appeal on the table and it was agreed to.
The speaker lists figures like Hugh White of Schenectady and R. Schenck from Ohio as notable legislators and performers while critiquing Judge Thompson’s possible withdrawal from politics. He defends votes on the Fugitive Slave Law, arguing the South demanded a measure to offset abolition moves, and predicts its impact on northern opinion and Thompson’s prospects.
A Warren Tax Payer urges the new Borough Board of Burgess and Town Council to act promptly on public improvements by plank ing all principal sidewalks and streets. He argues the cost is outweighed by durability and safety and predicts the public will support strict enforcement of sidewalk ordinances. He cites Liberty Street as an example and notes current spending on streets has been wasted.
The steamboat Clara Fisher reached port on Wednesday morning bearing several hundred barrels of flour. It is believed she may undertake another voyage later in the rise.
The Plain Dealer recounts an Ohio City clairvoyant session with an elderly man and his friend seeking proof of spiritual life. The report covers messages from his wife and departed figures including Thomas Paine and George Washington, with details of the medium’s language, visions, and alleged communications about death and the afterlife. Lords of spirit contact are described amid emotional reactions and personal health inquiries.
The New Orleans sale of Jenny Lind concert tickets concluded with notable bids. Darcy the hatter won the statue of the Greek Slave for 240, while dress circle tickets averaged a 10 premium. Proceeds from the concert totaled about 20 000. Separately, steamers Autocrat and Magnolia collided near Bayou Sara and sank, with several losses reported including Captain Grant and engineer Goodyear.
In Norfolk a seaman has been ordered to join a U S squadron. The Washington Globe is slated for discontinuation to make room for Col Benton s newspaper with Mr Blair as editor. A Senate bill seeks to extinguish Pennsylvania s public debt and requires oath on property returns.
Telegraph dispatch from New York reports the Atlantic arrived Cork January 22 after losing both shafts and damage to paddle boxes in a hurricane. The Cambria was to sail February 4 to bring passengers and cargo. Crew and passengers were well. repairs may take months. New Orleans notes Prometheus arrival from Chagres with 191 passengers and Mexico from San Francisco with 334 passengers. Governor Burnett resigns. McDowell sworn in. gold discoveries spark excitement. Conception city destroyed by earthquake.
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