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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1855
Page
2
In this 1855 notice the Warren Mail pleads with subscribers to pay for volumes seven and warns it cannot continue without payments. The editors urge readers to stop taking the paper or settle dues, requesting decisive action within years to resolve the financial shortfall.
Large Philadelphia meeting of Sunbury and Erie Rail Road stockholders presided by Gov Pol lock with Ex Governor Bigler presenting a detailed report on road prospects and finances. Resolutions praise completion, Erie harbor support, and adoption of a Consummation Stock plan, while political squibs from Warren filed in on Know Nothing sentiment and local newspaper banter.
The Virginia election results favor the Democratic Administration and slavery advocates with Wise winning the governorship by the usual majority. The piece mocks Know Nothings and Nebraskaism while noting the political mood and temper. It also includes a light aside about A. E. Hall & Co. and a shop invitation near the Carver House.
A humorous local note contrasts sentimental youths with practical love and life. It recalls Danforth rescuing a heart from a turtle at noon and asks lawyers if they can top that odd feat, mixing whimsy with a hint of moral practicality.
Among the young members of the bar admitted this term is J. S. Benson of Ferguson & Long. The Cincinnati Inquirer calls him talented and a good Democrat, while implying a shift from Whig to Democrat and joking about New York affiliations.
A fragment from a 19th century advertisement notes Vatvan Le Receret promising a June number of Lady's Book and related items for affordable price. It includes painter's devils remark by Dr. Tying of New York praising the press and urging ministers to use papers and expand periodical literature.
A fragment from the Ledger questions local figures lauding eminent lawyers for a forthcoming oration on the fourth and asks for more dockets. The broadcast mentions J. W. Kerr of the Senate and H. R. Small, urging continued favors while hinting at shadows and hopes for witnesses.
Carson Leacuse announces a meeting of the organization at the Sons Hall next Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. General attendance of members is desired.
The Pennsylvania Patriot condemns the Kansas Nebraska outrage and blames party actions for the crisis. It praises Democratic papers that censure Missouri brigands but urges defeating the Nebraska bill. It warns of ongoing consequences unless the Administration and War party back down.
An extended letter describes travel from Pittsburg to Rock Island to Camanche Iowa and Galena Illinois detailing towns along the Mississippi, river navigation, and prairie scenery. It notes St Paul’s growth, high labor costs, and high livestock prices. The writer cites J J.T. and Beardslee’s basswood paper experiments, praising basswood paper as superior and signaling imminent market production and broad industrial interest.
The Journal prints on basswood paper thanks to George W. Beardslee. He used city water, causing a yellow tinge, then improved results with filtered water. Beardslee demonstrated papers from blotting to linen texture on the Fourdenier Machine in Troy and with whitewood, spruce, and buckeye pulp.
Reports from Curcaco and Jefferson describe a funnel cloud tearing roofs from a frame house near the Illinois Central Railroad, lifting masses into the air and killing several, with cattle crushed and fences obliterated. Second despatch confirms eye witnesses to the tempest’s ferocity amid a hail and heat spell.
A New York Times letter reports the Allies near Sebastopol as low on ammunition and men, spirits, and food for powder. It notes delays in bombardment, massive Russian reinforcements, and calls for powder, sulphur, and men, while Louis Napoleon risks his throne over Sebastopol.
The distinguished lawyer and statesman Hon John C Spencer died in Albany on Thursday night the 17th inst of consumption at age 68. He served in Congress and long in New York State Legislature, held roles as Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Secretary of the Treasury, renowned for tireless industry and public service.
Citizens publish a memorial urging Congress to shield rights after Kansas election violence. It denounces armed bands, Bowie knives, and threats tied to the Nebraska Kansas Bill, condemns a U S senator alleged to lead the rowdies, and calls for accountability with strong language amid tensions between Kansas and Missouri supporters.
In a charged remark the statement asserts Missouri will condemn the conduct of mobs and uphold principle. It emphasizes the need for Missouri to distance itself from mob actions to avoid shared disgrace and preserve principled governance.
A four week old infant was found abandoned in Stevens dining saloon near the Cincinnati depot. The mother, a 20 year old fair looking woman not married, planned to live with her sister in central Ohio and left the child there to avoid detection. Marshall Wood and Officer Warren investigated, uncovering a distressing case of desertion.
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