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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1857
Page
2
The Warren Mail announces a shift to advance payment after July 4 with a plan to discontinue accounts unpaid, citing hundreds of dollars owed over nine years. The paper reduces ad space, raises reading matter, and invites delinquent subscribers to settle dues with an extra $150 pledge.
The two chambers pass a sale of the Main Line public works signed by the Governor amid Democratic support and popular backing. Canal interests seek a Supreme Court injunction to halt the sale, challenging legislative and executive will. The 15th instant in Philadelphia hosts the argument, with Buckalew and Franklin leading party voices. Let the galled jade wince.
The Grand Rapids Herald, a Democratic voice, says the Michigan party is in a dispirited condition. It argues that without changes in tactics or leadership, fusionism will continue to reign for a long time. The Detroit convention and statewide talks reflect broad discontent among Democrats.
The Presbyterian Church North denounces slavery as the “sum of all villainies” after a Cleveland session vote of 167 to 26. Seventeen Southern members secede and plan a Washington convention August 27 to form a Southern General Assembly, with slavery to be excluded. The piece urges free soil and united opposition to the institution.
A severe storm last Monday night brought fierce winds, thunder, and continuous lightning causing widespread damage. Flooding filled streets and rivers rose near high water marks while downed trees and broken glass disrupted homes, churches, and roads from Glade township to Farmington.
The McKean Citizen adopts a pay as you go system as five paying papers trend toward prompt home delivery. The piece notes subscribers should pay promptly like city papers and hints at political chatter around the Democratic State Convention nominees William Strong and James Thompson.
The Jamestown Democrat reports a thunderstorm last Monday evening extended north only into the southern part of Chautauque County. The piece notes Messrs. Fremont and Fillmore sat together at a New York opera Wednesday evening listening to Gazzaniga and remarks on Buchanan viewing rivals content in apparent defeat.
An excerpt from the Warren Mail describes travel to St Paul in May 1867, noting distances by stage, rail, and river, and detailing the city skyline, blufflands, and nearby governors. It reports on statehood chances, speeches by Lyman Trumbull and Owen Lovejoy, and impressions of early Minnesota growth, land values, and pioneer life.
Lancaster June 3 1857 the Straight-Out American State Convention assembled with 54 delegates from Alleghany Berks Bradford Dauphin Lancaster Montgomery Clearfield York Northampton and Philadelphia The event was a fizzle with factions near breaking up Many Philadelphia men sought Geary’s nomination but were denied and Isaac Hazlehurst Brady Broom were nominated The night crowd from Philadelphia clapped and jeered and the Alleghany delegation condemned Brady as unfit The piece notes the convention’s insignificance and the sham nomination scene
Six brass rolling mills in Connecticut have remained active for months supplying distenders for feminine skirts. During the month, as portion of production continued to meet demand, workers reported steady output and resumed shifts.
The Venango County Insurance Company shows rapid expansion, reaching beyond Venango into Warren, Clarion, and Butler counties. Officers are deemed reliable, suggesting it will soon become a leading and safe insurer in the state.
Mr James Maher the public gardener presented the President elect with a bouquet and shared a witty exchange. Chicago Democratic Press dispatches report Minnesota election results with Republicans winning in many districts and St Paul projecting a population of 18 000. Willis A Gorman named among St Paul delegates as a notable inclusion.
During a recent exhibition of Van Amburgh's Menagerie in Wayne County, observers noted the performances and interactions between the trained animals and the crowd. The event highlighted the show's appeal and drew local spectators seeking entertainment.
A crude 1847 letter from Crawtord County Missouri reports handling mails in the post office while the local postmaster is away. The writer notes weekly mails, scarce provisions, good health, and broad approval of the President Buchanan administration, with requests for guidance on reporting duties and best wishes to Mrs. Buchanan.
Concorp, June 4. Gov Hale’s address lauds industrial progress and calls for a State Board of Education and a State Normal School. He notes encouraging agricultural interests, a slightly higher state debt, and argues against expanding banking capital. He urges alien literacy prior to voting, warns against the Dred Scott decision, and requests aid for Free State settlers in Kansas.
A St Louis Democrat article defends emancipation stance in Missouri and urges Benton supporters Price and Lusk to pick sides on free soil, white immigration, and the governor race. It notes clashes over party lines and warns against cozying with opponents. Also mentions a Worcester Lunatic Asylum incident and Phrenologists Fowler Wells report on Minnesota Congressmen voting for land grants.
A humorous dialogue excerpt from an old story features Ike and a grandmother debating the term gneiss misread as knees. They discuss printing errors, bare skin versus bear skin, and youth versus age, ending with a quip about savings and hoops.
A very familiar figure, Vidocq, died in Paris aged 78. Once among Europe’s most skilled thieves, he later rose to prominence in law enforcement and investigation. The report notes his controversial career and enduring notoriety.
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