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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1853
Page
2
In a letter to the Warren Ledger Kinnear defends himself against censure over a proposed county bridge bill. He says petitions favored the measure, but that no act passed and the Ledger misrepresented his role. The paper notes he contradicted a later brief in the Youngsville Hapress.
March 25 1853 discussion explains a hypothetical breathing mechanism for a deep well variant. It argues atmospheric pressure cycles drive air in and out through an underground cavern connected to Flint's well, proposing a vast subterranean chamber half a mile square. The piece calls for further exploration to locate an aperture and the cavern’s extent.
The Pennsylvania Whig State Convention met in Lancaster on the 24th. Henry M. Fuller was elected President with an array of vice presidents and secretaries. The committee on resolutions asked party unity, pledging steadfast adherence to Whig principles and optimistic governance. The ticket named Moses Pownal for Canal Commissioner, A K McClure for Auditor General, and Christian Myers for Surveyor General. The convention adjourned amid social chatter about a London witticism.
A State Agricultural School Convention in Harrisburg elected Hon. John Strohm president and formed a seven member committee to draft a bill for a Farmers High School of Pennsylvania. The plan envisions a 200 to 300 acre rural campus with a practical farmer as head and three assistants, minimal outlay, initial funding of 20 000 dollars, and state and private contributions culminating in 100 000 dollars capital. A bill was drafted for Legislature consideration.
A Jaunt through the Tribune Directory lists editors and a broad staff from Horace Greeley to reporters, clerks, and foremen. It notes one hundred seventy four employed, with roles spanning editor to engineers and office boys, plus proprietors and key figures. It recalls Greeley founding the daily paper with a $1,000 loan and building a world recognized newspaper.
Washington reports that Mrs. Fillmore is seriously ill and unlikely to travel before April, per physicians. If her health fails to improve by then, Mr. Fillmore will cancel the southern tour. The Intelligencer also notes John H. Campbell of Mobile named to supply the valley on the Supreme Bench of the South.
The New Cabinet of President Pierce is announced with William L. Maxcy as Secretary of State and James Gorurie as Secretary of the Treasury. Rupert McCrerrlanp becomes Secretary of the Interior, Jefferson Davis is named Secretary of War, Janus C. Dopnry as Secretary of the Navy, James Campbell Postmaster General, and Carel Cusnina Attorney General. The piece reviews each appointee’s background, from state and national service to education and law careers, noting notable prior offices. It also includes counterpoints about Democratic reform and salary increases for several federal officers, showing partisan debate alongside the cabinet reveal.
The Gollins steamer Atlantic docked about 6 PM, leaving Liverpool at 10 AM on the 8th, with 42 passengers aboard. News from Parliament covers Lord Aberdeen on Mazzini, Ireland education debates, and the Darien canal proposal. Other items note Thames and Onioca arrive with specie, trade up 30 percent, and various European political developments. A Missouri inventor unveils a 24 hour rocking cradle. A Columbus arrest reveals counterfeit $3 notes totaling about $7,000. suspect Champion E. Belden, 24, held on $10,000 bail.
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