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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1853
Page
2
Warren Mail reports on Mrs. Stowe's arrival in England with Prof. Stowe. At a breakfast in a cottage, a host welcomed her without noting her husband. She offered only a bow, then Prof. Stowe spoke for both, defending American lady dignity and correcting assumptions about women's independence.
The writer argues for building reservoirs across the borough to improve fire protection. Waste water in pipes and abundant materials mean low cost. the Town Council should levy taxes to fund immediate construction, bearing the political burden if needed, to serve the public welfare.
John Bannister Gibson of the Pennsylvania Supreme Bench died in Philadelphia on the third of the month aged seventy three. He served the bench thirty seven years and was chief justice twenty two years. Born 1780 in Carlisle he studied at Dickinson College and read law with Thomas Duncan. Elected to public office in 1810 11 he joined the Eleventh Judicial District in 1811 and the Supreme Bench in 1818 becoming chief justice in 1827 until 1851. He later served as Associate Justice until his death.
Discussion on railroad surveys linking Pittsburgh with New York Rochester and Buffalo via Allegheny Valley. Buffalo plans to fund stock to meet the line at Conewango, with Warren and Rochester potential connections. Proposes broader regional links to boost commerce, urging local action and public interest.
Telegraphs recount a deadly New York and New Haven derailment at a drawbridge in Norway. Fifty reported dead, many others injured as six passenger cars two baggage cars and a tender plunged into a river after the drawbridge failed to close. Engine and cars submerged bodies recovered throughout the day.
A report lists 29 copper mining companies operating around Lake Superior. An examination of 21 firms shows they have 224,000 shares issued at a cost of $1,000,000 and a stated worth of $3,360,000. Total copper output amounts to 10,400 tons.
The article argues that day boats on the North River are done for for fashionable travel as railroad expansion reduces river reliance. It cites the Clay and Reindeer disasters, predicts night boats will shift to emigrants, and compares steam on water with rail dominance up to Albany. It notes future lines and safety as essential.
The People’s Low Price Store announces a fresh supply of superior hip and thick boots direct from the manufacturer at 50 percent less than any local price. Orr & Henry, Warren, April 1, 1853.
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