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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1859
Page
2
Overland express to Leavenworth arrives with 2500 in gold dust and reports of new discoveries. Horace Greeley endorses certain claims as emigration surges urged to stock provisions for six months. Gregory's two claims sold for 21000 amid mixed optimism and warnings of ruinous speculation.
A Dunkirk boarding house on Buffalo Street becomes the scene of a grim murder suicide. Martin Souther, wife Catharine, aged about 30, and their 5 year old child lie dead from throat injuries after Souther slashed his own throat. Coroner declares a verdict of death by suicide amid alleged marital strife. The lurid scene and forced entry are described in detail.
The People’s party in Old Berks sends greetings to state allies after a successful People’s Convention in Harrisburg. Gen William H Keim’s nomination draws strong support, with a projected three thousand vote edge in the county. A fatal intoxication case from Pine Valley notes a man dying after drinking whiskey following a trip to Columbus.
An administration paper asserts that the only practical means to perpetuate the current labor system is to import Africans. It warns that if the South lacks the courage to obtain labor at any risk, it deserves to perish ignominiously.
The Anglo-Saxon reports heavy clashes around Magenta and Buffalora Turbigo with large forces on both sides. Paris claims a decisive French win at Magenta with heavy casualties and 7000 Austrian prisoners, while Milan remains unsettled and rumor suggests peace talks if Milan falls.
A report from Magenta dated June 5 describes an Imperial march to Milan across the Ticino bridges at Turbigo with heavy resistance. Imperial Guard losses reach about 2,000, Austrian casualties and prisoners numbered in the thousands, and Milan is described as insurgent with Austrians evacuated from the town.
The Austrians suffer heavy losses at Magenta with four to five thousand killed and wounded, while retreating across the Adda. The British ministry faces defeat in the House of Commons by 13 votes and may resign. Steamship updates report Persia passing Sandy Hook and Kangaroo arriving from Liverpool with one day late advices.
Dispatches recount Canrobert’s death and Le Clerc’s kill at Magenta while Napoleon and Victor Emmanuel enter Milan amid heavy Austrian losses. Reports note 60,000 allied troops versus 80,000 Austrians, with cannon and horse charging decisive breaks. Bars to clarity: cavalry charges, Italian theater, and Italian fund aid mention.
The piece extols Garibaldi as a famed soldier and sailor with prudent daring and strong discipline, countering claims of disorderly troops. It praises his leadership, character, and the devotion of his volunteers while noting praise from English officers and the aura of chivalry around him.
In Mitcepeeville on June 16 the Democratic State Convention re nominated Governor William Brown by acclamation. Resolutions reaffirm the Cincinnati platform express confidence in Buchanan and approve the inaugural message on slavery.
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