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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1853
Page
2
The Sunbury and Erie Railroad dispute draws protest from Ludlow and Benedict with concerns over bond rejections and director selections. Philadelphia councils demand good faith before subscribing two million dollars, amid calls for reform to curb corrupt practices in railroad contracts.
The bill passed by a 15 to 3 vote with Hansell Walborn and Snowden voting against. The president also voted in the negative.
City of Philadelphia pauses the subscription to the Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company pending fulfillment of promised conditions by the company's board. Councils reaffirm support for rapid construction and stand ready to commit two million dollars once good faith is restored.
The state publishes its laws in pamphlet form at high cost and slow delivery. A public-access solution favors printing all laws in multiple county papers to inform every reader from their effective date. Also notes newspaper closures, journal changes, magazine issues, and a Boston donor quote on wealth and soul.
Donation visit will be made to Rev R B Moran on Wednesday afternoon and evening at Mr William McMullens residence with refreshments. Next lecture before the Warren Lyceum will be delivered by P Falconer next Monday evening at the Court House. An examination of Warren Academy students will take place Thursday and Friday with general invitation to patrons.
The Warren Mail reports the February 14 election of President Christopher Fallon and a slate of directors. Controversy over Erie County influence and county bond handling blocked a preferred board, with local parties attempting a new subscription to secure control. A cleft remained between county support and stockholding rules, delaying a satisfactory outcome.
The Philadelphia North American documents the Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company annual meeting at the new Girard Buildings. Board reports progress toward completing the line, notes council support for a $2 million subscription, and outlines eastern and western connections, capital increase to $6 million, and director elections.
The Erie County Commissioners authorized two thousand shares of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad, payable in county bonds. Forty thousand dollars in bonds were offered but rejected, barring Erie and Warren counties from voting. Warren protests the action. Also notes steamship Franklin passage, Pierce visit, Vermont liquor law margin, Lyman Beecher annuity, and Kossuth return hints.
A warning column cautions parents about Vermifage made of Castor Oil and Calomel causing salivation vision loss and weakness. It promotes Hobensack’s Liver Pills and Worm Syrup with the proprietor’s signature. Also touts Dr Houghton’s PEP SIN Gastric Juice as a digestive remedy with pamphlets available.
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