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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1860
Page
2
A 19th century notice from Centre County urges advance payment to Sussergers for inclusion of Andrew G. Curtin on the state ticket list. It warns that past winter rules were relaxed but forbearance may end, threatening removal of names if $150 and payment are not received.
The piece discusses the Charleston Convention's split between Democrats and Douglas supporters over slavery policy. It notes Southern defections, the two thirds rule battles, and predictions Douglas will be defeated. It highlights Philadelphia mayoral result favoring Henry and pro slaver positions amid tensions. It also mentions Warren mail delays and the D. Dennis steamer repairs at Jamestown.
The April bout pitted American John C Heenan against English champion Thomas Sayers in a 42 round, two hour contest. Heenan dominated until Sayers nearly toppled. crowd intervened as the ropes gave way. Reports say Heenan earned praise from both sides despite injuries while public signs and local civic chatter also feature in this issue.
The Titusville Gazette reports chief engineer James Worrel to lead explorations for a Sunbury and Erie line through Oil Creek Valley toward Titusville and Franklin. Three routes are studied from Union, Concord, and Garland stations to determine the cheapest best line with subscriptions urged to fund the survey.
Warren April 27 1860 council met with Parmlee Brock Burgess Hertzell Keller Smith Waters and Valentine present. Reports approved. survey report delayed. Lane opening report declined. Davis nails and damages bill adjusted. No more allowance for Mrs Myers sister. Posts on river bank bill approved Harmon paid. Borough taxes set 5 mills, Poor tax 4 mills, road tax 4 mills. Attorneys to collect dues. signs removed per ordinance. Adjourned.
A historical comparison notes a gap between Jeffersonian and Jacksonian principles and modern Democratic party actions. It cites Jefferson’s warning about federal meddling, Jackson’s call for nonpartisan leadership, and Buchanan era pressures on public servants to fund the party. The piece hints at evolving interpretations over time.
Captain A R Trus of Warren writes that the Packer Riflemen have not disbanded and are in prospering condition. He notes officers and privates are away on the river, delaying any public demonstration this spring and anticipates a display upon their return.
C A Lawrence Speaker of the House died at Harrisburg on the 21st aged about 28. He represented Dauphin County and was serving his third term as member and second term as Speaker. He was gifted and ambitious but fell to consumption, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Dr Lambert has relocated to Mr Grindleyʼs residence west of the Union Schoolhouse where the public may again receive service as before.
The General Conference of the M. E. Church convened in Buffalo on Tuesday. Delegates are chosen from each Annual Conference at a ratio of one for every twenty seven members, with a minimum of two delegates per Conference. Over two hundred fifty members attend from free and border states including Delaware Maryland Virginia Kentucky Missouri Arkansas Oregon and California.
Citizens cheer as A B G W Railroad operations start along the line last Monday. Engineers arrive and commence work, sparking confidence that the long hoped for road is near reality. A stray dry goods bundle found in the Borough offers a reward at the office. Webb and McAllister of Erie are promoted as reputable local dealers for residents to visit.
Hon. R. E. Fenton rests at home after Washington labors. The Waterford bankers Taylor & King retire. Benson & West succeed them in Waterford.
Charleston May 2 two thirds resolution causes a deadlock and an adjournment to Baltimore on June 25 is discussed if no nomination is made today New York plans to push this proposition Southern seceders meet today an effort to conciliate them is planned If not successful they will nominate Jefferson Davis The Albany Journal notes a Hudson Railroad express train covering seven miles from Albany to Castleton in six minutes at seventy miles per hour the fastest time in the country
The Maryland Republican Convention met at Rechabite Hall with about thirty delegates from eight counties including Frederick and Baltimore. After a mob disrupted the proceedings and threatened delegates, the body reassembled in secret, appointed per district and at large delegates for Chicago, and pledged to support the Chicago nominee. Blair spoke conservatively as police maintained order. The day ended with a four o'clock adjournment amid continued unrest. Slavery not Law in New York. The New York Court of Appeals affirmed that slaves cannot be taken into New York by masters even temporarily, reversing Virginia's prior attempts to sustain such actions. Virginia may push to the U S Supreme Court.
The Crosby oil well in Pennsylvania reportedly yields seventy five barrels of oil every twenty four hours. At fifty cents per gallon the daily income would be 1237.50 dollars and yearly 371 250 dollars, suggesting substantial wealth if the supply lasts. Nearby wells reportedly yield varied outputs from sets of barrels per hour to several barrels daily while others on Oil Creek report five to twenty barrels a day.
The global cotton industry valued at about 6.09 billion. With 850 million people, each uses cotton goods worth 70 cents yearly. The US supplies over three fourths of raw cotton, and raw cotton exports from the United States reached about 100 million dollars in 1859.
Washington dispatch reports George W. Baker, brother of Philadelphia Collector, testified before a Covede Investigating Committee that he served as assistant cashier at the Philadelphia Custom House since November 13, 1858, drawing 1200 dollars yearly yet lacking a desk or clear duties. The note suggests a violation of law and potential indictments for felony. It also cites Blue Books discrepancies between 1857 and 1860 regarding Baker and Goodyear positions.
The Erie Dispatch reports E. W. Cross, arrested at Lima in LeG. Co., escaped from jail before Officer Butterfield arrived. Cross, who rode a span of horses and sold Harrison's soap, offered 125 in gold to avoid custody, slipped through a window, and fled after being left in a man’s house. Local paper notes the error about Sturgis, Mich. due to lack of Lima telegraph.
A Japanese steam frigate has arrived in San Francisco with news that the Japanese Embassy, 71 members including 53 servants, will sail to the United States on February 11 via the Sandwich Islands and Panama. They travel aboard the Powhattan to exchange ratifications of the 1858 treaty, a delay from the originally set July 4 1859 date.
A Bangor newspaper lauds Hon. John F. Potter as a Maine boy who began in Augusta. He married a Maine woman, his cousin, then moved to Wisconsin where he prospered in wealth and vigor, with noted “pluck.” His father was John Potter and his mother Caroline Fox, daughter of John Fox Senior of Bangor.
A private letter extols Col. F. W. Lander later described as Old Grizzly for his exploits from Salem to Oregon and Utah. It details his height, strength, civil engineering career, railway surveys, and links to Gov Stevens and Brigham Young era. The piece notes a Rome sister who is a renowned sculptor and that Lander is about forty five and an old bachelor.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly enacts changes to the Sunbury and Erie railroad mortgage provisions. It suspends mortgage enforcement until May 1, 1861, sets a six hundred thousand dollar cap on preferred claims from a later judicial sale, and directs contractors to be listed with amounts due. It also authorizes agreements with other railroads to advance traffic, without affecting existing five percent bonds secured by canal sale acts.
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