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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1858
Page
2
Supreme Court Judge John M. Read of Philadelphia and Canal Commissioner William E. Frazier of Fayette appear on the state slate. The announcement lists the two candidates for statewide offices with their respective jurisdictions.
The Republican electors of Warren County urge choosing two delegates per Borough and Township on Avensr 14 to meet at Jonxson's Hall Warren on August 17 1858 at 2 PM to select county officers and handle convention business. A list of Township Vigilance Committees names ward and county officials overseeing delegate selection is attached.
We announce J. Goodrich of Warren as a candidate for the Legislature. John B. Brown of Sugar Grove seeks the Sheriff post. Henry F. Kinnear of Youngsville also seeks Sheriff. Joan F. McPherson is a candidate for Prothonotary, all subject to nomination by the Republican county convention or party process.
The piece lauds a harmonious state convocation that united free labor and free speech supporters to oppose the Lecompton faction in the 1860 election, predicting national impact. It also notes Vine-grained local reports on graves theft and updates on the failed Atlantic cable attempts, with references to the Eli Reporter on party unity for Congress.
The notice states that Mr Dickie has been reappointed to the position of Postmaster in Buffalo, confirming continuation of his duties and the official appointment.
The Harrisburg convention nominated John M Read for the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Supporters tout his intellect integrity and independence, noting his opposition to pro slavery policy and alignment with Republican principles. They acknowledge Philadelphia’s need for a bench member familiar with its affairs and predict a large Warren County majority for Read.
A quoted missive critiques The Ledger for citing past articles to claim orthodoxy. It argues that Democratic and Republican principles shift with time, comparing today’s democracy to Jeffersonian Toryism and warning that party lines bob with every era.
The 1857 chartered Tioga Crawford Shamokin Phoenixville and Octavora Banks show a pattern of manipulation by Buffalo and local figures. Shares largely held by outsiders, heavy circulation and out of state discounts reveal a speculative system. Banknote reporters are shown to engage in blackmail based on payments and influence.
During the last five months of the late session of Congress the mails distributed 811,630 documents free of postage. Eckel and Mrs Cunningham of the Burdell notoriety have quietly married in New York. Wonder what they have done with the bogus baby.
A Philadelphia correspondent to the New York Tribune reports that Reeder will be run for Congress in his district by the opposition.
Citizens of Kansas face a decision next Monday on whether to accept or reject the bribe tied to the English Lecompton bill. The issue centers on political maneuvering surrounding U S policy and state allegiance amid disputed measures.
The phrase asserts that Dan Rice's Excelsior is not dead but lives on and continues to perform with renewed vigor, indicating ongoing theatrical activity or revival efforts surrounding the act created by Dan Rice.
Telegraph reports Philadelphia hosts about seven hundred delegates and fifteen hundred visiting members for the national Sons of Malta gathering. Henry Souther of Pennsylvania is elected president. Charity donations reach seventy eight thousand five hundred dollars with a 1500 dollar treasury balance. A grand procession and several days of sessions are planned. European delegates are described as the finest looking body and Lord Greenough of Gloucester is expected to be supreme chairman.
The Harrisburg Patriot and Union voices strong dissatisfaction with the Opposition Convention in Harrisburg. It denounces John M. Read and Wm. E. Frazer and the anti Lecompton resolutions, warning that large majorities for Read and Frazer would end the current trend and threaten the contemporary.
Report from Point Breeze Race Course where a spectator humorously questions a horse’s breeding. A Neck boy rides an old horse that appears unpromising and quips the horse is “out of oats” after being pressed for its lineage.
A man named Oliver Howard, about 30, murdered his two young sons by cutting their throats with a razor in Maine Village, 16 miles from Binghamton. He confessed, waived examination, and was jailed in Binghamton. He claimed divine command, but authorities suspect insanity or demonic influence amid allegations of motive. The incident followed the wife and grandmother taking the two girls to visit elsewhere. Howard had a history at several local mills.
General Quitman died after dining at the National Hotel poisoning incident that killed thirty one and sickened many. He returned to duty in Congress, then waned, and died after travel fatigue and a fever worsened by familial duties. A Princeton man, Dan Elliott, hanged himself in a slaughterhouse in a playful, fatal accident. Dr Mitchell’s killing by Parker Williams near Lake Bolivar is described as an act of vengeance for his daughter’s seduction, Williams surrendering to authorities.
A miscellany of brief items covers Odd Fellows and American wealth, poetry references, keelboats and revenue cutters at Sandusky, counts of schools and churches, jockey profits, moral maxims, political appointments, Congress trivia, mine disasters, remarks by Sumner, marriage license quests, emigration, river trade, Irish humor, topographical curiosities, and a Vermont convention.
A column lists Jay J. Mott establishing a Chain Ferry at Glade Run House and Miss Francis Barber giving piano lessons at W. W. Hodges on High Street. Local youths plan a Mead Island picnic August 3, and James & Winch dissolve their sash factory partnership with J Y James continuing the business. Notices mention a manslaughter verdict in Texas, upcoming wholesale liquor store, grocery and provisioning shop, and a clothing store opening near Warren banks. The Warren Union School term starts August 30 under Mr Twining and new teachers. Misc items note Ireland’s antics, a lady fishing in the river, Andrew Hall selling jewelry, and a poetic closing quatrain.
The Warren County August Court selects Traverse Jurors for Monday the 16th. Listed jurors include Joseph Archibald Brokenstraw John Abbott Sugar Grove Moses Andrews Spring Creek John Buchanan Pleasant Wm Brown Freehold Charles Cady Sheffield F O Crocker Conawango Samuel Culbertson Deerfield James Cooper Farmington Jerome Davis Warren A N Dodd Freehold Benjamin Eggleston Pittsfield David Gregg Brokenstraw Hardin Hazeltine Sugar Grove Noah Hand Eldred John H Hull Warren James Warren George Kellogg South West Joseph Lindsay Pine Grove L L Lowry Pittsfield Jacob Laughenburgher Pleasant James McGill Deerfeld S S McDonald Farmington and others.
A Jamestown Democrat editor faces criticism for not covering a multi-town 4th of July celebration. Readers note the event drew crowds from Warren Pine Grove Sugar Grove and surrounding towns and question the editor's private stance and civility. The piece ends by suggesting the editor could still thrive by minding his own business.
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