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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1852
Page
2
Three years into proprietorship the Mail reports growth in patronage and announces a planned enlargement to meet demand. It stresses that timely payment of subscriptions job work and advertising is essential to cover increased expenses and urges overdue accounts to be settled at once.
Washington and beyond discuss the 1852 race as factions push Cass Buchanan Butler Douglass and Scott Fillmore Webster. A Buffalo Express letter notes Fillmore’s southern support, Webster’s northern hope, and Scott as the sole viable Whig, shaping the party’s future.
The article derides congressional sports as brutal and petty. It argues Congress members engage in a dry session unless they spark daily brawls. It urges replacing debates with savage dog fights in the Hall of Congress for amusement.
The bill has passed both branches of the Legislature abolishing the General Ticket system. Committees will set forth new rules and procedures in response to the change.
Watt's first conception of the Steam Engine is celebrated in a fine engraving with a valuable article on steam history and illustrations. The Fashion Place attracts Ladies with attire and related offerings.
The article discusses support for stricter liquor laws like the Maine law and notes petitions favoring reform. It includes a harrowing Baltimore murder fire scene linked to intoxication as a stark illustration of alcohol’s alleged harm. It critiques current legislation while urging action to curb taverns and drunken violence.
Senator Broadhead and Representatives Dawson and Walker receive thanks from the House and Senate for favors granted in this session.
The April Graham's Magazine features a vivid engraving Destruction of Sodom priced at half the subscription, while Small Talk trades with Patent Medicines in value. Maine Law Illustrated is praised as true to life with humor.
G Peterson's Magazine for April preserves the spirit of earlier issues. The Haunted Stream is praised as superb and the issue costs 23 dollars a year.
Reports from Philadelphia Argus dated the 23rd describe a meeting of the Committee to collect stock subscriptions. City subscriptions totaling 279,100 push the aggregate to 1,129,100, with Erie city 300,000 and Erie county 200,000 among others. Efforts continue to secure more from Warren Elk Clinton and Lycoming counties as commissioners may contribute sizable sums.
Martin Freese about 50 died suddenly around five yesterday morning at John Siggins house in the borough. He had been ill a few days and was up in his room shortly before his death. Youngsville Express March 28.
The article notes G. W. Scofield Esq of this place has been appointed Aid to the Governor with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. It praises his competence and suitability, suggesting the appointment reflects well on the governor’s discretion and Scofield’s ability to assist in tough situations.
The New York Tribune article argues against forcing slavery into the Whig National Convention. It says Northern Whigs prefer to keep to old platform and oppose sectional tests, warning a southern push could wreck unity and elect pro slavery candidates. It cites Virginia results and warns of bolting if concessions occur.
Advertisement for Charles P. Freeman and Company urges readers to make a phone call for inquiries. It emphasizes contact with the firm and highlights promotional messaging typical of a local business ad.
The passage argues that true manhood comes from living for truth and the right, not status or wealth. It cites Nimrod Wildfire’s quip on weight as a metaphor, suggesting a person’s weight shifts with energy, and claims men weigh according to their inner force.
A young man arrested at Aztalan last spring for burglary, now released after a late term trial in Jefferson. Judge Howe presided. He had already endured five or six months in custody and, upon hearing the verdict, thanked the judge and jury saying he hoped to one day repay their kindness.
The Erie Road reports strong season earnings with down ward freight high relative to capacity. February receipts are expected to exceed 200000 despite only 24 working days.
The New York Senate passed a bill authorizing the construction of a Crystal Palace in New York City to host an Industrial Exhibition, enabling a prominent display of local industry and innovation.
Washington correspondent reports Porter of Nashville Tennessee developed a repeating rifle loaded by self priming cylinders. It features a magazine with sixty charges and rapid fire capability, was patented abroad, and eyed for War Department testing amid religious support favoring restraint in war.
In Arkansas a southern discovery of emery near a mountain rivals Russian supply. An Austrian ban on English Bible imports is issued and missionary schools are closed by the police under the new order.
Corwar and Dr. Willcox address Buffalo crowd urging no monument to Red Jacket. Descendants of the Senecas protest white man interference with the warrior's remains and pledge to transport what remains home. They stress Red Jacket’s bones lie sacred and should not be touched or enshrined by outside hands.
In a newly published appendix to General Scott’s life, a letter dated May 20 1848 expresses his support for naturalized citizens and rejects exclusion. He recalls earlier concerns about naturalization abuses but says experience refuted those fears. He praises Irish and German troops in Mexico as brave countrymen and vows to treat naturalized citizens with equal respect.
Liverpool reports a dull Grain Market with modest wheat and flour business. Western Canal flour at 224, a22-6d per barrel. Indian corn steady. mixed at 208, 0294,6d. yellow at 30s per 480 lbs. Paris notes 130 elections with only 5 opposed to the government. Senate debate on a fugitive slave bill and headlines from Baltimore and other ports.
In Washington and New York papers telegraphed reports claim Mormons there publish a declaration of independence and vow to form a republic resisting United States authority as officers depart Utah. Utah delegate Joax Dernimsit disputes the accounts, calling them fabrication or misunderstanding from last autumn departures.
A Maine woman at the Waterville Poor House argued with an officer destroying liquor under the new law. She said if such action had occurred ten years earlier, her husband would not have died a drunkard and she and her six children would not be there.
A Washington letter in the New York Herald reports that Senator Duglass has agreed to support Buchanan. The aim is to stop Gen. Cass from securing the nomination in 1856, while Douglass would bolster his own prospects for the next election. The move reportedly has been agreed upon.
General Scott declines attending the Irish benevolent society’s anniversary supper in Philadelphia citing a busy schedule. He emphasizes his strong interest in Ireland and notes Irish soldiers who served under his command in the 1812 to 1815 war and the recent Mexican War. The reply is signed Winrikip Scorr and others.
Since Napoleon's coup d etat the German Hussars of New York City have resolved to retain two thousand three hundred dollars collected among them for the Kossuth fund. Money raised for the same cause in Rev Mr Beecher s church Brooklyn is also held in reserve.
A historical note advises avoiding seizing sheep by their wool and recommends lifting by the neck with one hand under the jaw and the other at the back. It also records a fifty year old man traveling through Cincinnati with a wheelbarrow loaded with provisions en route to California.
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