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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1851
Page
2
The Warren Mail reports a June convention in Warren Pa that organized to promote a New York and Erie Railroad linking Pittsburgh with New York through the Allegheny valley. Officers were appointed, speeches given, and resolutions adopted urging construction, regional benefits, and broad support from Western New York and Pennsylvania.
Resolutions call on named commissioners to open books and raise funds for surveys and road work. Proceedings to be published in friendly newspapers. Committees of correspondence listed by region. A resolution urges state legislature to grant right of way for railroads and endorse local highway autonomy for taxed counties. Convention adjourns to meet August 27 at Franklin.
The paper defers to publish the railroad convention proceedings stating they are of the right stamp and there is no time or room for comment this week.
The Whigs of Philadelphia held a spirited meeting on the 23d with Gov. Johnston present delivering a stirring speech. The report notes flattering prospects for a triumphant victory and no disappointment expected. Local tavern licenses were granted by the Court to numerous individuals across several towns. Judge Bredian of Butler county died on the 23d after a short illness and was widely respected.
May reports from Salt Lake region note snow depth on mountains and promising crops. A party from St Louis reports a Sioux war party pursuing Pawnees near the South Platte crossing. California trains progress. two new Mormon colonies are sent to the basin’s lower end and to Lower California. The Utah church assembly transferred power to the Territorial Government awaiting officers to organize. Governor Young awaits officials to set up the territory.
The column touts bonnet and ribbon shops at Mrs. Merrill and J. F. Davis & Co, promotes new Stone stock from L. F. Watson, and praises Da guerreotyping by S. A. Taylor & Co. It notes George H. Ames joining with S. V. Davis, Ford’s Tailor Shop move, and leads with improved plumbing by Hull & King and piping by Judd & Parks of Freonia.
Delegates from Warren County divisions met in Younesville on May 31 1851 to consider a July Fourth celebration at Youngsville. Joseph Marsh was named chairman S Olney Jr secretary with a committee for correspondence and speakers. John F McPherson named marshal. the meeting urged broad participation and ordered publication in county papers.
In Toroxtro on May 29 the Gov General declined to produce correspondence with the American Government on reciprocity trade. The finance minister spoke of retaliation, citing closing the Canal against American vessels as most effective. John Montgomery seeks 28 000 in rebellion loss compensation. The Attorney General noted Quebec relocation for a governor’s residence for four years. The House opposed a proposed cut in foreign lumber duties. Election of Senator delayed to June 4. A plurality vote bill for Representatives passes both Houses.
In New York on May 30 the Yucatan Legislature appeals for Mexican assistance to end the Indian war. Reports say the Steamer Georgia recently arrived with 350 passengers amid rumors of heavy local failures. Prisoners linked to the Hoboken riot were mostly discharged after no witnesses appeared.
Mr Paine explains a process turning atmospheric air into a brighter, cheaper light than typical gas. He claims the cost of a light from a common burner would be about one mill per hour. After earlier pauses the apparatus now operates in several locations and experts from science and gas firms report strong approval.
A sensational Spanish bet pits the Duke of Osna against the Salamanca bank in a race of horses versus a locomotive on the Madrid to Arajues Railroad. Riders switch horses at each league, aiming to complete forty nine minutes over seven leagues, with the stake set at one million reals, about 125000 pounds. The Earth’s motion experiment is described in Washington, showing a pendulum weight revealing Earth’s rotation. A Ky man named Immanuel Caine dies at 121, after living 55 years in Claysville County.
An adjourned meeting of Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company stockholders in Philadelphia elected Daniel L. Miller Jr. as president and named a slate of managers including John J. Ridgway Joseph B. Myers John K. Kane and others. The assembly approved supplements to earlier acts, confirmed the call for election and ordered publication of the proceedings.
A Philadelphia Ledger item claimed Gov. Johnston pardoned Geo W Horner for burglaries in Delaware County, with a jailed accomplice and a non existent wife. The Chester Republican and local editors deny the pardon, label the report a gratuitous partisan falsehood, and attack rival papers as neutral yet sensational.
The Pittsburg Journal reports contracts for a huge steamer to be built in Pittsburgh. The vessel will weigh about 1175 tons and carry 1500 to 1600 tons, measuring 310 feet long and 46 feet beam. It will operate between St Louis and New Orleans, marking a major advance in local steamboat building.
The steamer Gaspar arriving from Savannah encountered the fire aboard the barque Savannah and rescued all passengers and crew. The Savannah fire at 122 and 214 Bay Street caused about 20000 dollars in losses.
The Erie Gazette discusses Pennsylvania moving to elect judges next fall. It notes public trust in voters, warns of party influence, and highlights candidates in Warren Crawford and Erie counties including Elijah Babbit considered for the bench. It asserts a judge should be a capable, independent, industrious figure safeguarding liberties and prosperity.
A traveler at the Erie Railroad stop near CFA recounts an incident where a passenger, paying a dollar for breakfast, struggles with modest portions and prices. The landlord’s reply sparks light about wants versus capacity as the man stuffs seven boiled eggs four coffees and cake before the whistle. He later lunges for doughnuts and apple pie as the train pulls away.
A rare relic war hatchet tied to Tecumseh, six inches long with an oak handle and silver inlay, is set to join the Cleveland Medical College Cabinet. The blade bears an English-made head with a pipe-stem fitted handle alteration noted by the engraver Tecumseh. The article also notes the Great Exhibition official catalogue, detailing vast international contributions in 320 pages.
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