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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1850
Page
2
A Potter County journal article quotes congressman candidate C. B. Curtis as a noninterventionist who opposes the Wilmot Proviso. It labels Free Soil supporters as deceived and notes editorial rebuttals from the Ledger and Mail, arguing tariffs benefit farmers and industry alike.
The Clarion county paper accuses Curtis of opposing protection and favoring tariff cuts in 1837. It cites a House Journal vote against protective duties and predicts further documentation to prove Curtis hostile to local interests. Mercer Whig notes a Democratic meeting in Clarion with speakers Scofield and Kerr.
The Whigs present Robert Mann of Mercer County to fill the Assembly vacancy left by John B. Brown. The paper urges full support for the ticket of John H. Walker, Conrad G. Carver, Robert A. Brashear, James G. Cunningham, and Robert Mann, calling for turnout.
Robert A. Brashear, Whig candidate for Assemblyman from Venango county, will not be present before the election. He canvasses Mercer and Venango, enjoys local support, and is favored to win if he secures the full party vote. The piece urges independents to back him and praises his labor background and commitment to industrial interests.
The piece defends the Ledger against falsehood charges over its Free Trade critique of Curtis and Free Soil rhetoric. It calls for loyalty to Whig leaders John H. Walker Conrad G. Carver and warns against Democratic foes like G. W. Scofield and John Hoge, urging turnout for August 1849 and upcoming elections.
A rallying appeal urges neighbors to dedicate one day to a cause and country, urging Whig and Tory supporters to mobilize, register every voter, and prevent fraud while ensuring votes are cast and counted correctly for success.
The letter urges a Whig majority in the state legislature and Congress to advance Tariff reform, canal projects, and internal improvements. It condemns Locofoco policy, warns of joblosses and debt, and promotes Joshua Dungan, Joseph Henderson, and Henry W. Snyder as capable candidates. It also notes votes on judges and canal offices, urging turnout and unity.
The piece notes Walker's speech well received by many, but ridiculed by Ledger supporters and a small bill candidate. It reports New York Whig nominations for governor and other posts, a rift at the convention, Granger resigning, and a new meeting at Utica. It also mentions Wilmot's renomination and a looming three way contest, plus California statehood passage in the House by 150 to 67.
Riot between landholders and squatters in Sacramento leaves Mayor Bigelow and City Assessor Woodland dead. Dr Robins on head shot. police firepower and martial law declared. Troops sought from Benicia as couriers dispatched to San Jose. governor to visit riot scene.
The article condemns the withdrawal of minority members from the State Convention as factious and harmful to the Whig party. It argues the act shows predetermination to quarrel and could jeopardize the party in upcoming elections though urges Whigs to stay firm in their principles. The piece promises a fuller amendment if future explanations emerge.
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