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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1852
Page
2
In March 1859 the proprietors announce three years of operation and a planned enlargement to meet growing demand. They urge prompt payment of overdue subscriptions and advertising to cover increased costs, noting the exact timing depends on these settlements.
The document outlines the final amended apportionment by the legislature listing districts by ward and county across Philadelphia and surrounding counties. It includes sharp commentary on the proposed district shapes, accusations of gerrymandering, and a satirical note about candidates and conventions, ending with a jab at Forrest county and further reform.
The 16th and final lecture of Warren Lyceum was given by Mr. E. W. Dana last Monday, arguing that modern writers imitate ancient ones and are largely inferior. The piece notes the adjournment to December with J. N. Miles to lead a new course, and comments on Clarion County politics and Sheriff sales, alongside local notices and brief items from Warren.
In Washington on May 7 Gen Cass argued for higher compensation for the Collins steamers on national grounds. A vote to cut the appropriation to 2000 per trip failed 21 to 28, and an attempt to strike the clause proposing extra aid was defeated 9 to 38. An amendment allows withdrawal after 1854 with one month's notice as Congress adjourned until Monday.
The Warren Mail surveys a windswept view of political mood as East Winds blow through debates on the National scene. Gen. Cass, Mr. Webster, and other figures face shifting winds from New Jersey to New York as observers weigh intervention, the compromise issue, and party dynamics with sharp, dialectic wind imagery.
Dr Hazeltine, a physician of Jamestown for 37 years, died at his son Dr G W Hazeltine’s home after a brief illness. A Vermonter by birth, he studied under Dr Paul Wheeler and at Dartmouth, and helped grow the village from its infancy. He died in his 63rd year, leaving a lasting civic and medical legacy.
A severe hailstorm at Rifle Point Louisiana twenty miles above Natchez struck on Friday April 16. It shattered tree branches and battered cotton fields, with stones reported between egg and goose egg sizes. A Black man was knocked senseless by a stone but slowly recovered.
The Cunard steamer Europa arrived in New York at six this evening with late European news. About 70 passengers aboard include Fergus O Connor M P and General Swift bearer of despatches. Bank of England cuts rate to 2 percent. In Britain the Derby peerage says no change to the Maynooth law. Machinists resume work at employer’s prices. The Brilliant brings two and a half tons of gold dust from Australia. France denies a May proclamation and vows harsh action on incendiaries. A 60,000 man force may be raised at Compiegne to be led by the President. About 500 convicts to be transported receive pardons. Russia and Prussia reportedly neutral on Napoleon’s presidency. Kossuth family prosecutions halted. permission granted to go to America.
An advertisement extols a medicine claiming top national rank and praise for its effects after failures of others. It states genuine preparation by Dr. CM Jackson of Philadelphia and urges readers to use Bitters as a duty to friends.
Property parcels in Deerfield, Pine Grove, Pittsfield and Brokenstraw townships in Warren County Penn a seized in execution. Noted are 295 acre Gilson land with mills, 12 acre Delong parcel with shops, 75 acre tract with 25 acres improved, two Russelburg village lots, 6 acre Foster lot with barn, and a large 307 acre Brokenstraw tract with house and barn. Seizures align to suits by Broadhead Dawson Warner Cable Smith Phillips and others.
The Buffalo Courier notes 1850 imports at 188,138,318 dollars and 1851 at 216,224,932 dollars, a rise of 38,000,000 dollars. England and possessions rose from 85,127,477 to 105,323,079 dollars, up 20,204,602. 1851 saw 26,000,000 pounds of rags and 152,500,000 pounds of coffee imported, among other items.
An exchange paper notes a fact unfamiliar to farmers this season: potatoes have two parts that, when planted simultaneously, yield tubers at different times. The small eyeful end germinates earliest, producing table potatoes eight to ten days sooner, while the middle or body yields later and larger crops.
A humorous exchange between a clerk and a stranger ends with the stranger insisting on smoking while notes reference gas lighting at the Lockport canal locks. The cartoonish dialogue includes a quip attributed to OG Junius about rogues and happiness after long world experience.
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