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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1855
Page
2
For Sheriff George W. N. Yates of Columbus. for Prothonotary Walter W. Hodges of Warren. for Commissioner Marshall Jones of Pine Grove.
A Warren Borough scene features a failed Mass Convention called in the Ledger. The meeting proved disorganized with no chair, disputed calls, and chants of humor as locals thwarted the effort while jokes about voters and candidates circulated. Dennis James and others were spotlighted amid the chaotic proceedings.
A Warren Borough letter signed by seven men targets Know Nothingism and the Missouri Compromise line and is routed to J Dennis James and Mr Lott. Authors differ on who drafted it, with some saying Dennis dictated or carried it for signatures. The piece critiques Nebraska positions and hints at political maneuvering ahead of a Mass Convention vote.
Rev. Hiram Eddy, once of this town, replies to the Ellicottville Union denying publishing any advice to Eden farmers to harvest hay on Sunday. He states the report is entirely untrue and a falsehood.
An American Corresponding Committee of Pennsylvania document signals gradual progress on slavery. The piece suggests the Pennsylvania stance aligns with Northern opinion and anticipates a Cincinnati convention that may adopt a frank pledge of freedom, uniting parties except the Democrats.
This week the court is in session with good attendance and expect routine business. No public cases are to be tried. several criminal matters are postponed. The Grand Jury reports the jail as unsafe and out of alignment and should be repaired.
Mrs Foster of Thompkins County welcomed a set of quadruplets four children three girls and one boy each weighing five pounds all progressing well at the latest check.
Mercer County delegates nominate Samuel Kerr of Mill Creek for the Assembly. They praise his prior service representing Butler and Mercer, noting his integrity as Associate Judge in 1851 and advocating repeal of the Missouri Compromise as part of a stance against extending slavery. They condemn Kansas-Nebraska actions and pledge to influence ballots to oppose expansion of slavery.
George Georgi led a well attended concert series with strong piano work by Georgi and solid performances from Mitchell Rogers and Miss Thornton. Miss Fenton and Miss Lambert impressed with clear voices and refined articulation. The ensemble was good but not perfectly matched, yet the group drew favorable public feedback.
A mock hoax about a Silver Lake serpent draws readers’ skepticism though Buffalo Republic claims a monster sighting. Also reports a German Methodist Camp Meeting near Irvine with Rev Tibbetts and visitors, and Franklin Citizen praising Mr Lott’s renomination for Assembly.
A Sheriff knocks down an old bridge in a city tale tied to J. D. James while a local bridge joke hints at a candidate. A Philadelphia business owner warns housekeepers washing silver with soap suds ruins luster and suggests leather for polish.
The writer describes Montmorenci Falls near Quebec with vivid detail, noting the steep descent, mist, and the natural steps. They tour Quebec’s fortifications, Wolfe’s monument, and the Terrace, contrasting wartime memory with peaceful river views and church interiors.
The Republican County Convention met at Pitrspuren on August 29 and nominated a county ticket. Resolutions condemned the Missouri Compromise repeal and violence in Kansas, opposed slavery, condemned Passmore Williamson’s imprisonment, and urged open political action with disregard to birthplace. Great unanimity and enthusiasm reported.
The jury in Puitapetputa on September 3, 1855, found all defendants not guilty on the riot count in the alleged rescue of Mr Wheeler's slaves. On the assault and battery count, they were not guilty for all except Ballard and Curtis, who were found guilty.
In the 24 hours to Friday noon Norfolk reported 15 deaths from Yellow Fever including Dr. Thomas Nash and Capt. William E. Starke plus his wife and daughter. Portsmouth tallies 14 deaths. The illness is said to be milder. An influx of physicians and nurses arrived from Savannah Charlestown and New Orleans.
In Bazimorg Sept 2 1855 Norfolk reports twenty six deaths from yellow fever including Dr Thomas Constable and Dr Nash. Editor Mr Cunningham of The Beacon fell ill. On Friday tally reached twenty with Mrs Capt Starke James L Hodges John G H Halton and a child of Commodore Whittle among the dead. Saturday added twelve deaths.
In Richmond on Monday the Virginia Know Nothing State Council debated an informal resolution by John M. Botts. It urged abolishing the party secrecy and religious tests and repealing naturalization laws. The council unanimously affirmed the sentiment.
The Camden and Amboy Railroad wreck near Burlington killed twenty three and wounded no fewer than seventy. The mail train from Philadelphia to Camden backed into a crossing, striking a wagon and horses, causing four of six cars to leave the track and overturn.
Kossuth, in a memorial to President Pierce, complains the government has not acknowledged him. He recalls Webster’s assurances of rapid U S recognition for European free governments and laments the present admin has no settled foreign policy. He calls the administration capricious and driven by party needs.
The Albany Journal notes the Camden Railroad disaster could have been prevented with a double track outer and inner bell-ropes and careful control of trains. It cites a New York Tribune report of workers desecrating bodies and a man stealing from victims as part of the grim aftermath.
Dr E W Carmichael of Sand Lake was attacked by six masked men demanding he refrain from reporting liquor sellers. He resisted, was bruised, and one mask was ripped revealing a wearer from Alps and Nassau. Citizens hope all involved are caught.
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