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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1852
Page
2
Three years after taking over the Mail the owners announce a forthcoming enlargement to meet growth in patronage and demand. They state that expansion depends on clearing arrears and prompt payment for subscriptions job work and advertising to cover increased expenses. They urge readers in arrears to remit promptly by mail or other means.
The next meeting of the Warren Dime Society will be held at Mrs. Parmier's on Thursday evening this week.
The Sunbury and Erie Railroad plans remain uncertain. Directors say cities along the route have not yet decided, while Philadelphia financing efforts appear blocked out by a committee seeking subscriptions.
In a 17 to 16 vote the Senate refused to enact a bill allowing bills under five dollars. The piece condemns party influence in the Pennsylvania Legislature and argues the public supports small bills despite Democratic leadership opposing reforms. It laments party fidelity overriding public welfare and accuses lawmakers of corruption and coercion.
The Democratic State Convention nominated William Searight of Fayette County as the party's Canal Commissioner candidate. The ticket also listed George W. Woodward and Wilson McCandles among others, with numerous district selections. Morris Hull of Warren County named Cadet to West Point, while local notices discuss spring signs, river flood, and a fire that destroyed Franklin Post Office.
A bill in the Harrisburg House authorizes an 800000 loan to complete the North Branch Canal. It is the second loan under the new administration, seen as increasing permanent state debt and taxation. The article notes Gov Johnston’s administration had no loans and relied on available state funds.
A correction letter explains the author and the subject of a past address to the House of Representatives stating the speech was self composed. It recounts a breakfast with the General and notes a remark about posterity and a compliment about liberty and free institutions. Governor Bigler vetoes a railroad bill, with questions raised about favoritism toward Erie and Sunbury lines and land interests.
The New York Daily Times reports General Scott was offered the Mexican presidency after his recall and peace with Mexico. The offer included a $350,000 annual salary for five years and use of discharged soldiers who would stay in Mexico, with Britain’s envoy guaranteeing payments. Scott declined the proposal. The piece also notes remarks about Jewish and Catholic figures in U.S. public life and a Johnson and Millar exchange over the Dictionary manuscript.
Reports from the last steamer state Hon. R. J. Walker is seriously ill at Brighton and has failed in negotiations for selling Illinois railroad bonds. It is claimed the Rothchilds may send an agent to inspect the security, per Union reports.
A pithy maxim about utilizing one’s resources wisely warns that benevolence or usefulness comes only through action. It emphasizes practical effort rather than idle intention to yield meaningful benefits for oneself and others.
A compact saying contrasts punctual people with careless ones, noting that timely individuals consistently seize moments while negligent folk fail to secure leisure or tasks.
The dwelling of Col. Thomas Hosack of Coolspring township burned Thursday morning, killing the colonel. His son escaped after waking to the flames, finding the lower house fully ablaze and the father found dead in another room. All contents were lost. Mercer Whig.
Erie County officials pledge further support for the Sunbury and Erie Railroad with a 100000 dollar conditional subscription on reaching 2 million dollars in stock. A House bill would grant lands to Pennsylvania to aid the railroad and set terms for sale and timing. Also notes a Borland Kennedy altercation and a China missionary count of 75 Protestants across 15 societies.
Minutes from March 12 describe Mr. Brown of Mississippi and Mr. Wilcox trading accusations over Secession and Democratic alignment. A physical altercation erupted when Brown struck Wilcox, prompting intervention by the Sergeant at Arms and a call to adjourn after apologies and restored order.
In Wasmaron on March 13 the Senate is out of session. Mr Polk of Tennessee says the Brown Wilcox dispute is resolved and both now maintain friendship. The House enters committee as Mr Wilcox answers Mr Brown. The earlier report of a challenge between Brown and Wilcox is confirmed.
Concorp on March 1 reports a Whig Free Soil coalition aiming to elect Hon. Jnc P Hale to the U S Senate for six years starting March 4. Democrats hold a majority in the Legislature. Dr Martin wins the governorship with a 1000 to 1200 edge. returns from 161 towns show a Democrat minority of about 400 in 50,000 votes. House likely 126 Democrats, 105 Whigs and Free Soilers. remaining districts unreported. Democratic House majority about 25.
Dunkink March 11 an Express train from New York left the track about 20 miles below Hancock scattering three cars down a 30 foot riverbank cliff. No lives lost though several injured including one seriously. The wreck due to a broken rail delayed trains four hours. Rail repair on the Buffalo and State Line line allows westbound passage this evening.
A German woman fell into the River at Rocusstee and drowned as floodwaters rose to the highest level of the season. In Pittssuren a passenger train derailed near Brighton injuring several and killing a man named Potter from Allegany City. The steamer Asia reported exchanging signals with the Europa near Holyhead on February 24 en route to Liverpool. The Standing Episcopal Committee refused to call a Provisional Bishop.
Poetic line notes that every heart contains a hidden compartment whose source of spring lies solely with the person who owns it.
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