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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1854
Page
2
A Warren Mail notice promotes James Pollock as candidate for governor, listing Northumberland as his base and framing the bid as a political appeal to voters.
A state bill passed the Senate to protect Philadelphia and Erie interests and mandates a $500,000 Ohio Company subscription to Sunbury and Erie stock. The Evening Bulletin notes city and other subscriptions now total about $5.5 million, enabling double track, engines, and rapid work while urging broad support for the project. A separate item recounts a narrow escape on a Pittsfield dam and other regional notices.
The article argues a continental war is likely in Europe over Greek and Ottoman tensions, examining effects on U S trade. It notes American gold exports, import needs, and the potential for capital inflows if conflict disrupts Europe, while stressing decisive naval and maritime strength and peaceful relations with Europe. It also mentions the Panama Railroad progress and a Benton post office dispute over forwarding letters.
A newspaper note disclaims authorship of a choir related piece, stating it was not written by the Mail Office. The writer condemns the attack on choir members and announces publication of a response headed Eps. Mat.
A Warren Mail letter argues for a Sabbath vote on standing in church, defending the choir and criticizing a rival column “A Voice from under the Gallery.” The piece accuses opponents of self-interest, defends concerted singing efforts, and calls for improved music without harming congregational harmony.
Hon Luther Severence once U S Commissioner at the Sandwich Islands has returned to Maine seriously ill with an incurable cancer eating away his lip and chin and rotting in throat glands. Three Reading Pennsylvania vine growers mail Gov Seymour one dozen bottles of native wine to praise his veto of the prohibitory liquor law. Buffalo Commercial notes a plan to recover Atlantic wreck funds with diver Green sailing to operate with twelve men and submarine armor.
The article defends keeping the Lake Shore road under state control and opposes selling to foreign parties. It argues the Sunbury and Erie Railway would boost Pennsylvania commerce, calling for a transfer of the Lake Shore road to that company on generous terms to unite routes and aid northwestern development. It also notes political speculation from the Washington correspondent and confederal commentary.
Reports from Launceston Captain Betts arrive at Callao after a 30 day voyage with 183 passengers bound for Amazon mines. Many intend to join emigration from Australia, with estimates ranging from five to thirty thousand, and a growing but uncertain flow via Huanchaco and Moyobamba.
Letters from Liverpool and Havre foresee large summer immigration, mainly Germans and Scots, with Irish influx but war drafts reducing able-bodied enlistments. Other notes tell of a Cleveland mail robbery, a Nashville furniture factory fire, Greek military counts, forgery arrests, and prohibition debates in New York.
The Cumberland Md Journal reports that the entire yet unlet portion of the Connellsville railroad between Cumberland and West Newton will be put under contract this August and operations will begin immediately. Fish prices and reduced New England catches prompt wider fishing opportunities.
It outlines that nonresponsive subscribers are presumed to wish to continue their subscriptions unless they notify otherwise. Publishers may continue sending issues until all charges are paid after a discontinuance request. If papers are neglected or not collected, the subscriber remains responsible until settled. Moving without informing leads to responsibility for papers sent to the former address. Courts deem uncalled-for nontake as prima facie evidence of fraud.
Prof. M. Curtis announces in Warren county that his Skylight Daguerrean Rooms are refitted and open for life likenesses with late improvements. He warns residents to call immediately before his temporary departure. Come in and secure the shadow ere the substance fade.
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