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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1858
Page
2
The Annual Report of the Auditor General lists the aggregate resources and liabilities of all banks in the Commonwealth, noting Allegheny Saving Fund Company was not included due to absent figures. A separate note questions attire removals at a Donation party and recounts a local eccentric tale about a special car used for presidential transport.
The Fredonia Censor and the Utah army dispatches critique the administration for delaying the expedition to Salt Lake City. They blame lack of energy and late supplies, noting frozen, starved animals and scanty rations. Col Johnston reports limited progress until spring, with Captain Marcy sent to New Mexico for draught animals. The troops endure hardships with fortitude.
The notice highlights the Tribune Almanac for 1858 with election returns and Congress 34th session abstracts. It lists prices for single copies and bulk orders and mentions the McMean Co Bank stock and local Bradford Smethport uptake. It also covers the Democratic State Convention date, a split on timing, and NY Legislature leadership.
A Tuesday evening donation to Rev. Mr. Hequem bourg in Warren raised about 250 dollars, cash and orders, described as the largest ever known locally. A card thanks donors, noting gifts to children, the elderly, pantry, larder, and barn residents, with hearty gratitude from C. L. Hequemboura and E. B. Hequempoune, Warren, January 27, 1853.
From Washington January 22 1858 Gen Scott will lead an invasion of Utah from California using regulars and California volunteers with plans to advance along the Colorado River awaiting Salt Lake City reports Johnston reaches Salt Lake in June A Senate panel rejects Southern railroad route The President faces Kansas discord and cabinet rifts amid corruption rumors and potential investigations by Republicans if Democrats delay actions.
Resolutions offered by Mr Crittenden urge a material increase in tariff duties under the 1857 act, citing the country’s financial strain and industrial needs. They also condemn the current method of dutiable value assessment for fostering fraud and propose a home valuation system to curb abuses.
From Harrisburg Harmisture January 22 1858 report on Governor Packer salary and purchase of a governor’s mansion. House opposition fell away then passed by close vote. Details on Front Street property, and inauguration crowd, Beck’s Band, currency policy and Kansas. Also notes Pollock farewell and a murder divorce bill. Kansas slavery act and Shawnee conflict sketch.
Governor William F. Packer sets forth his pledge to govern with fidelity and respect for the Constitution, notes the need for unity between Executive and Legislature, and outlines banking and currency reform, public debt, and the role of Pennsylvania in education and state relations. He calls for a careful exercise of veto power, fiscal prudence, and broad cooperation with sister states.
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