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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1858
Page
2
A satirical critique argues the Ledger vacillates on Lecompton, accusing it of fence sitting and self interest. It alleges the paper flip flops between opposition and support, undermining consistency and party fidelity. The piece questions honesty and calls out apparent double standards.
Reports the marriage of Miss Ridgway, a Philadelphia heiress, to a French count. The couple reportedly wore fine apparel, and the item suggests they bought attire and fittings from D. M. Williams' Cheap Cash Store, which recently received New York goods.
Critics oppose the Lecompton English bill arguing it fails to quiet slavery agitation and instead reopens fierce dispute. They vow not to submit to what they call outrages and liken opponents to Paul Jones declaring the fight has just begun.
The next Sociable gathering will be held this Friday evening at the residence of Mrs Parmlee.
A Buffalo circular calls for a May 27 mass meeting to unite opponents of the Lecompton fraud on a single New York ticket. Rail work resumes between here and Irvine as three gangs toil and drugs are routed to Jamestown road. Verback announces a new goods sale before styles vanish. Hodson dies after Lucknow action. The U Sury Law sets six percent as the legal rate plus opting to deduct excess due.
The Evie Gazette reports that Judge Galbraith interprets the new liquor law to permit tavern keepers to obtain licenses without publication or certificate and that licenses have been granted accordingly.
The article details gold lace made by applying gold leaf to a solid silver rod then continually drawing it into finer wire. Gold remains attached to silver through all processes, staying at a fixed 1/100th thickness ratio. A datum notes gold film on silver lace is far thinner than any gold wire.
The Philadelphia Press argues Queen Victoria may visit Canada or the United States during a royal tour of the Americas. It notes her sea prowess and underlying friendly Anglo American relations, suggesting she would likely appear incognito as the Duchess of Lancaster and emphasize her amiable character over royal trappings. The piece also references Democratic politics in Dunkirk and local party shifts, with a lighter aside on Irish Democracy.
The March Onward notes rising anti slavery sentiment in churches as New York East Conference adopts resolutions. It urges the church to educate members to core doctrines and oppose slavery, while seeking unity and action aligned with Wesleyan principles and broader emancipation efforts.
Senator from South Cerii na died after sudden illness during a social visit. At 10 o clock he grew worse, received ether with no relief, and died within a quarter hour. He was 74, noted for gentleness and purity. Senate and House adjourned. funeral to be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. Clingman resigned and was sworn into the Senate.
The select committee reports the Port Snelling sale was conducted with secrecy escaping public notice except the War Secretary, argues no legal authority existed to sell military land, and that the price undervalued the depot. It urges publicity and parceling for small buyers.
The Honorable Josiah J. Evans died suddenly in Washington at 10 o'clock on Thursday evening from heart disease. He was seventy five and had served in the Senate since 1853. His funeral is to be held in Washington this afternoon. The vacancy in the Senate may be filled by Governor Allston. Evans’ career and Congressil experience were noted, with consideration of the Speakership in the House.
A small, ragged boy slipped past a doorkeeper at Barnum's Museum and declared he only wanted to see it, not buy admission. The guard escorted him inside and offered his hat as part of the exchange.
A 114 year old Mount Pleasant widow Sarah Benjamin matures her life through the Revolutionary era. Born Sarah Mathews in Goshen New York she joined campaigns with her husbands, shared in Yorktown sieges and Kingsbridge duties, and remained active and lively into old age in Wayne County.
The passage argues that women should read newspapers to discuss current events and societal improvement. It promotes practical education over fashionable literature, urging daily and weekly journals for all family members to foster informed dialogue on mental, moral, political, and religious issues.
Congress adjourned without business after the death of Senator Evans of South Carolina. Mr. Clingham of North Carolina resigned his House seat and was sworn into the Senate to fill the vacancy created when Mr. Biggs was appointed United States District Judge.
Benjamin West recounts his mother kissed him eagerly when he showed a sketch of his baby sister. He declares that moment sparked his passion, saying that kiss made him a painter.
Orson Hyde predicts if spared and lucky he will have enough sons in ten years to form a regiment by themselves, reflecting his belief in future expansion of male successors within the faith.
The Lancaster Express notes the death of Abram, the county’s last manumitted slave, aged over 103. Born into slavery to Stephen Porter of Drumore, he recalled Revolutionary deeds, including Lafayette's crossing of the Susquehanna. Abram valued honesty, testified in court, and was buried at Penn Hill in Fulton township.
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