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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1858
Page
2
In The Warren Ledger and Alabama reports, editors attack pro slavery tactics and mock the party line while reacting to Kansas Lecompton and constitutional debates. Pennsylvania election results show W. F. Packer ahead over Wilmot amid Democratic posturing and insinuations about party claims.
H. H. Moore writes from Prairie Home about staking a claim near Grasshopper river and county towns, predicting capital growth. He condemns the Lecompton Constitution, Buchanan's policy, and federal force in Kansas, and urges Freemen to resist via the January 4 elections. He notes business prospects and local conditions, with a concert in Halle to fund Handel monument.
Harrisburg January 13 1858 report on Senate committee assignments shows Speaker Welsh placing Republicans on top committees including Finney Scofield Gazzam Shaeffer and others with Scofield as Election Districts chair and Gregg and Gazzam in key roles. Also notes governor oath plan for January 19 and a proposed governor residence bill. A fatal tannery boiler explosion in Columbus is reported with details on the victim. Excerpt ends with earthquake death toll claim for Naples.
The trial of Thomas Washington Smith for shooting Carter at the St. Lawrence Hotel in Philadelphia continues under Judges Allison and Ludlow. The defense pleads insanity as the case draws intense public interest, with accompanying letters from Lizzie Smith touching on marriage, betrayal, and forgiveness.
February issue features Easy Talk and varied miscellany, praised as first rate and enduring. Subscription options include one year for 3 dollars with premiums, two years, or multiple copies, with postage 2 cents monthly if prepaid quarterly. address Watson & Co., Philadelphia.
Republicans nominate Col John Scott to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Backhouse’s death. Scott previously served in the Legislature in 1832-3. Democrats nominate James Salisbury. The party resolutions endorse the national Administration’s action and policy.
An act passed April 8 1857 by our Legislature requires township Auditors of Warren County to meet annually on the first Tuesday of February and more often if needed to audit settle and adjust accounts of the treasurer and road commissioners and other township officers as prescribed by law. They may issue processes to a constable as allowed to a sheriff.
We learn from Harrisburg that H. S. Magraw has been reelected State Treasurer for the ensuing year. Both houses have passed a bill for the purchase of an Executive mansion.
John B. Brown of Sugar Grove has been appointed a Notary Public for the county by Governor Pollock. The selection was described as eminently fit to be made.
Indebted to Canal Commissioner Plumer for a copy of the Canal Commissioners Report and accompanying document detailing the fiscal year ending November 30, 857. The note cites receipt of the report through Plumer and references the canal commission records.
The late municipal election in Pittsburg re-elected Mayor Weaver a Republican, by a majority of 1234. This surpasses Fremont’s 924 majority.
Honourable J L Gillis forwards thanks for a Pacific Railroad expedition report with accompanying documents. Judge expresses gratitude for the detailed submission and materials.
A social event is noted at J. B. Carver's residence on Friday evening inviting attendees to join a sociable gathering with music drinks and friendly conversation in a local community setting.
Donation event hosted by the Baptist Church and Society will be held at Johnson's Hall on Tuesday afternoon and evening February 2. D M Williams invites committee members to meet at his residence on Thursday evening January 28 to arrange the event. By order of the church, D M Williams president, L W Arnett secretary, January 21 1858. The text also includes remarks by Mr Struthers on the death of Mr Backhouse and the New Hampshire Republican Platform with nine resolutions supporting anti slavery measures and criticisms of current administration.
Over the past year 20,171 persons sailed to Europe and 34,575 came to this country, totaling 53,746 Atlantic crossings by steamers. The figure marks a rise of 24,587 passengers versus 1856, indicating expanding transatlantic travel and shipping activity.
From Fort Lawrence a trader reports that on December 23 a group of 600 to 700 Cheyenne and Comanche moved toward the Black Walnut Hills with about twenty Mormon leaders. They plan to camp there until spring and then work under Mormon influence to harass relief trains toward Col. Johnson. The party believes the Mormons have 80,000 fighters and numerous fortifications and allies, and expects the Mormons will stay in Utah.
A subscription fund is opened in New Orleans to present Commodore Paulding with a sword for following his instructions and arresting Walker. The plan also contemplates a flag testimonial to the Wabash officers and crew. The piece denounces sympathy for Walker in a city where U S officers allegedly winked at his departure.
In Wisconsin 2000 to 5000 farms are mortgaged to railroads and face foreclosure as railroads cannot pay. The text notes a feared second anti rent war in the west and claims farmers have been swindled and will resist to protect years of earnings.
Washington January 18. The Minnesota Constitution with delegates names arrived but Gov. Medary refuses to sign. The new Senators Representatives and Delegates certify the copy is genuine. Lecomptonites optimistic they will push the constitution through in under 90 days. The Administration seeks to keep Minnesota out with House action against certain anti-Lecompton figures.
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