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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1852
Page
2
The Warren Mail reports the 1852 Democratic nomination of Gen. Franklin Pierce and the confusion here about which Pierce he is. It notes doubts among locals, remarks on his record, and critiquing the process as a sign of Republic flaws. Also covers the June court term, a suicide in Tidioute, and a court-related admission.
The piece notes William R. King of Alabama as the Democratic Convention’s VP nominee and critics the party for balanced ends. It comments on Southern principles versus Northern leadership, while warning the ticket may back into place. It also announces Warnes Academy’s summer term starting June 14 under T D Edwards.
The ad shows CG Mr P R Bennett a watchmaker and jeweler relocating permanently one door above the Mansion House with a fine assortment of watches and jewelry. It notes June Fresh items and mentions a New York Times Campaign Weekly Times proposal and rates for weekly distribution to subscribers. The Warren Dime Society plans a meeting at R Brown Esqs residence on Thursday evening.
O W Shaw sends word from Independence Missouri detailing the western migration toward California Oregon and Salt Lake City with 130 000 souls bound for those destinations He notes start points St Joseph Fort Leavenworth Council Bluffs and Great Western Missouri and mentions oxen Mormons bread cloths and a Santa Fe trader voyage in progress He signs off joking about California and the Whig presidential nominee and promises to vote in California
A large Philadelphia and county gathering at Sansom Street Hall urged immediate start and vigorous pursuit of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad. Resolutions led by John B. Myers and Hon. Wm. Meredith claimed direct lakes connection would lower costs, shorten routes, and boost Philadelphia trade, with unanimous approval and remarks from Josiah Randall Edward M. Davis and Judge Kelley. The meeting adjourned near 11 o'clock.
The Argus reports a large meeting at Sansom Street Hall in Philadelphia held on the Ist, urging active work on the Sunbury and Erie Road. Officers include prominent Philadelphia business men, signaling strong public support and demand for rapid progress. The writer urges councils to recognize popular backing and move from delay to action.
The article contrasts reactions to a Maryland physician’s murder in Lancaster County with less response in Maryland regarding a white man shooting a Black man in Columbia. It also notes Gov. Bigler’s inaction and political implications for sectional tensions. A Canada lake near Brighton drains after bursting, carving a deep channel and flooding land, killing two men.
The New Bedfordites propose an electro galvanic battery in a boat attached to a harpoon. It would deliver eight powerful electric strokes per second, or 480 per minute, paralyzing the whale’s muscles and depriving it of movement or life.
Former senator Walker, long ill in England, was reported recovering in the latest advices.
The Richmond Whig advocates Gen. Scott as a presidential candidate praising his twenty five years of public service, valor, and integrity. It argues he can unite the nation, overcome faction, and vindicate the republic, predicting he will be made president and expose Republican doubts.
The New York Times argues authors in the United States have earned substantial wealth in recent years. It cites Ban croft, Headley, Melville, Irving, Prescott, Morse, Albert Barnes, Anthon, Stephens, the Abbotts, S Marvel, Steadley, Davies, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, noting multi thousand dollar profits and estates. English authors such as Macaulay Dickens Bulwer and James also earn sizable sums from major works. The piece concludes that successful authors are well rewarded while failures reflect public demand.
The Senate witnessed debate over a possible duel involving Mr Rhett of South Carolina and Mr Clemens of Alabama. Rhett cited his defense of States Rights and his vow to honor his religious duties, declaring he would not dishonor Christ by dueling. The Independent praised his candor as a redeeming feature amid recent Senate volatility.
The Free Soilers of Indiana held a state convention on the 17th inst. nominating A. L. Robinson for Governor E. B. Crocker for Lieutenant Governor S. G. Stevens and George W. Julian for Presidential electors and appointing delegates to the National Free Soil Convention.
The article notes that President Fillmore will make another visit to Virginia during the summer, highlighting plans for a future trip and possibly public appearances.
The Supreme Court rules changes may be allowed only if boats with 80 foot chimneys can pass safely. It rejects both proposed prevention plans but allows a 200 foot wide draw at the western end if a safe channel is maintained and obstructions removed. If unresolved by February, the bridge may be abated. costs of about $15,000 are taxed. Judge Daniels and Taney dissented.
The Home Journal prescribes selecting subjects you know well and the public needs, choosing prose or verse suited to the topic, and writing concisely. It urges rewriting, refining, and keeping the piece until it is ready, then choosing the post office or stove as the final step.
The New York Tribune publishers announce a special sale of weekly editions from June 17 through November 25. Buyers may order 1 copy for the term, 22 weeks, for 75 cents, with discounted rates for multiple copies to a single address and payment required with the order.
From Mexico dates arrive to the 7th at Mexico City and Vera Cruz. The Mexican Congress debates tactics with no decisive action. Telegraph between Orizawa and Vera Cruz opened, but 21000 feet of wire cut by robbers. Mexicans suffer bandit attacks. one company loses a man. Seminoles visit San Luis Potosi with war dances. crime in Mexico City rises with sixteen assassinations in eight days. A conducta brings 1 708 265 dollars in silver to Vera Cruz. Proposals urge Tehuantepec railroad built by Mexicans to capitalize on continental traffic.
The New York Mirror reports remarks on how Rufus Choate Edward Everett and Calhoun prepare speeches. It notes Webster often uses full notes with skeletons of the speech and sets down statistics and quotations while relying on memory for language.
A telegraph despatch from Bartmoan reports Pierce declined the nomination causing excitement at Patriot House bulletin boards. Gen. Pierce staying at Tremont House with Col. Barns and friends, then at Cambridge. Local reaction mixed with Democratic satisfaction and cautious opposition.
Rinicumono reports that nominations in Virginia, led by King, have been well received as the Pierce ball is set in motion, with North Carolina seconding and Virginia hailing King as the candidate.
In Wumneroy North Carolina on June 6 delegates declared Pierce and King most acceptable to the Democracy and pronounced Pierce the nominee of the South.
The preface to Rev. Mr. Barnes's Notes notes that he wrote sixteen volumes of biblical commentary while leading a Philadelphia congregation. He rose daily between four and five in the morning and stopped writing at nine, claiming over 260000 volumes produced and much more published abroad. New England Farmer.
The St Anthony Express recounts a discovery near St Anthony Falls with Calvin A Turttle John H Stevens and others spending three days exploring a lake said to be thirty to forty miles long and fifteen miles wide containing four hundred fifty square miles with many islands and abundant fish and fowl. They describe a vast timber belt along the lake shores and scenery described as indescribably beautiful.
Kossuth prepares to leave for England to join his children and await a European uprising. Megers Pulsky Bethlen and Nagy will accompany him. Hajnik may stay as financial agent for the New England Hungarian Committee. Kalapsza Laszlo and Grebchenek remain in the U S while Kalapsza plans a riding school in Boston and Laszlo obtains work as an engineer.
New Orleans papers report surveyors at the Panama Water Works spotted a wild man sitting on a stream bank a few miles from Panama. He was naked with long black hair and showed no understanding of Spanish or English. He fled into the woods and could not be pursued.
The Southern Sentinel suggests placing a "Washington Monument Box" at every poll on election day and collecting a dime to fund the monument. The plan aims to raise funds across the United States to complete the Washington Monument.
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