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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1855
Page
2
A notice seeks a reliable, industrious printer for Warren based on a New York Times reprint urging temperance on New Year’s Day. It condemns drinking on the holiday and urges citizens to redeem the day, warning that many young people imitate intemperate examples.
The re dedication services were held on the fourth. Dr Kingsley of Meadville delivered a strong Haggai 2 9 sermon to a large audience. The trustees report total expenditures at 1521 with only 154 and 75 outstanding. 74 of that was raised on the occasion. The church nears debt freedom and may soon receive a bell for fire alarms. The church adds a neat and attractive feature to town.
The Rev Dr Kingsley will speak before the Warren Lyceum on Monday evening on The Intellectual differences among men and their uses. He will also sermon at the Methodist house this Friday evening on Biblical literature in connection with the history of the M E Church. A War of 1812 soldiers meeting was held at the Court House on Tuesday. Judge Siggins said the proceedings would be published this week.
Glade Township resident urges School Directors to petition Legislature to repeal the last School Law and abolish the County Superintendent’s office to save three hundred dollars annually. He argues taxes should be reduced and teachers and superintendents paid properly to improve schools.
In Pine Grove last Saturday 19 rounds were fired between Frewsburg and Warren boys with Warren winning 15 of 19. The report notes Zack’s gun claimed 7 of the 15 for Warren and adds playful remarks about the rivalry and fair play.
The Hon. Wm. E. Helfenstein announced a live donation of 600 acres of coal lands to benefit destitute poor in New York Philadelphia Baltimore Lancaster Carlisle and endow a Free College at Shamokin and support African Colonization. A December 22 ceremony featured Governor Wm. Bigler and Judge Helfenstein laying the corner stone on an 80 acre college site atop Shamokin’s high ground.
Mr Marshall, coal mine superintendent, described the donated estate as among the region’s richest. He spoke on its aims for education benevolence and a separate home for the unfortunate African. The meeting closed with praise for the lasting influence of the event on future generations.
The Daily News reports a rift between Prince Grorch or Camprivce and Lord Raglan after the Inkermann battle. The duke allegedly spoke sharply about the Guards and the Second division. Raglan reportedly apologized in public orders and the duke left to return to England. Separate notes describe women in Kalamazo taking action against liquor-selling after a husband’s addiction, and John Mitchel resigning from the Citizen citing health and influence concerns.
Reprinted from the Providence Daily Tribune the Harrisburg Telegraph defends the Know Nothing movement against claims of pro slavery sympathy. It argues the party fights dough-faceism, excludes foreigners and Catholics, and has elected many anti slavery men in the North, challenging Southern denunciations as unfounded and self serving. It notes critics in New York and Washington warn of slavery nationalism but finds the charges implausible and urges unity.
The Norfolk Herald reports nearly five hundred men discharged from the navy yard. Workers from all mechanical departments and laborers were affected, and almost all who worked on the U. S. frigate Sabine were dismissed. Only about eight hundred men remain employed.
The Atlantic sailed from Liverpool December 16 after a minor rudder repair and reached New York on December 18. War news from London notes cautious Austrian alliance terms, possible German and Swiss auxiliaries, and potential naval shifts. Reports cover Russian and French skirmishes near Balaklava, Turkish artillery positions, and storm damage events in Sevastopol.
The Galena Jeffersonian denounces a Missouri-supported pro slavery effort in Kansas as it nears statehood. It warns of disunion rhetoric and perjury to push slavery, predicts a pro slavery constitution facing Congress, and calls for northern resolve based on Republican principles. The piece also notes New York Herald unemployment figures and speculates on European diplomacy involving Palmarston, Louis Napoleon, and potential alliances if Sebastopol shifts outcome.
The Kennebec Journal proclaims loyalty to the Republican movement, urging action against slavery and a united stand for liberty and national prosperity. It denounces dead issues and calls supporters to rally behind the cause and its leadership.
The Evening Post notes the death of Thomas W. Dorr in Providence after a long illness. It recalls his prominent Rhode Island political role and steadfast commitment to his beliefs, admitting an error in judgment while praising his amiable temper and upright character.
The Utah Saints held a church and state business conference in the Tabernacle from October 6 for a week. Brigham Young was unanimously elected president of the church and trustee of the emigrating fund after a unanimous vote. Immigrant trains arrived as a new foundry for cog-wheels and cranks was announced to collect old metal for home manufacture.
Notice to banks and corporators whose clarier has been applied for in Pennsylvania. Those seeking investments in their stocks may contact E. M. Pierce in Warren Pennsylvania. January 3, 1855.
Misses Davidson and Williams announce a new dressmaking shop in Warren at Cuardes Anprrsey’s residence on High street near W. Hopers. They offer fitting and creation of dresses and women’s wardrobe items with latest New York fashions, inviting patronage. Note date November 27, 1854.
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