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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1856
Page
2
The writer recalls a Washington visit on the 9th, securing a floor seat in the House during a long partisan session, describing Senate decorum, the Capitol grounds, White House, Smithsonian, and Treasury visits, plus reflections on Congress, travel impressions, and local notices.
A Harrisburg commentary reports a newly formed legislature with many fresh members and uneven ability. It notes Democrats with a few capable figures and Republicans strong on experience, while predicting the Jug Law repeal, likely to pass the House but not the Senate without a substitute. The piece also jokes about editorial blunders and promises improvements.
The passage explains constituents can write to Harrisburg without paying postage if the Postmaster forwards letters at advance rates. Many Postmasters arrange payment from Harrisburg, and most comply. Some Postmasters may insist on pre payment to pocket a commission, but the remedy is to replace the Administration with leaders who offer better rates.
The Ledger corrects that Governor Bigler’s term began March 4 last, not after six years from March 4 next. It notes the salary-raise bill was not passed last winter, but the year before, which Bigler did not veto.
Local notice notes crowded candidate field for justice of the peace and constable in Warren. The February election date is set for the second Tuesday, with not all candidates sure to win. The paper offers to print names or tickets only upon payment.
Severe winter weather slows lumbering as rivers freeze and snow piles high. H S Magraw Jr elected state treasurer. Pittsburg and Allegheny elect mayors withFusion or anti American majorities. Syracuse partygoer sustains a head injury with concussion and critical condition.
A lump of gold was recently taken from the Columbia mines in Georgia, valued at about $1300.
The piece compares church expenses in Boston and New York, detailing a New York church with a $200,000 property cost and $22,505 annual maintenance. It lists salaries, gifts, organ costs, cleaning, depreciation, and notes the potential uses of that money for education and other churches. It also mentions General Walker of Nicaragua and portraits of two Kansas delegates, with a brief inventory of 1855 Great Lakes marine losses.
The President Levee at Washmerton on Saturday January 12 drew foreign and domestic dignitaries despite Opera competition. The White House reception marked a renewed social gaiety as Congress Sessions approach. Treasury Secretary hosts four receptions from January 16 into February. Postmaster General also plans events.
A curious California Chronicle item notes American filibusters planning to go to Singapore to hunt tigers for a large reward. It names a noted Colonel as leader, hints at bold methods, and lists gear such as Sharpe rifles Colt revolvers and nets, plus strychnine.
A vintage advert urges keeping Dr L B Wrights Liquid Cathartic on hand for family health. It claims one dose relieves croup in children and two to three doses cure, with benefits for bilious colic, bowel complaints and fevers. It frames the product as a purely vegetable preparation and stresses preventing late physician access.
The article reports Jefferson Davis being nominated as United States Senator from Mississippi on the first ballot by a majority of twelve. It notes the Union denying any cabinet consideration of a suspension of diplomatic intercourse and mentions serious questions between the U.S. and Great Britain.
Gov Pollock names Hon Joseph Casey of Harrisburg as Reporter to the Supreme Court replacing deceased James Hepburn Esq. Casey’s appointment fills the vacancy and reflects ongoing judicial staffing.
New York dated January 15 Grand Jury of the United States District Court brought in bills of indictment against several parties involved in the Northern Light affair.
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