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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1852
Page
2
For commissioner Marshall Jones of Pine Grove for treasurer John Sill of Pleasant and for auditor Christian Smith Jr of Warren the slate is announced.
Court sessions opened with thin attendance then adjourned for the Fair. The Circus drew huge crowds on Wednesday and Thursday as rain began Thursday morning. The fair showcased fine specimens with spirited competition in some classes and little in others. A new tent housed domestic articles and the society plans to publish its Address by vote.
County Commissioners are authorized to subscribe to the Sunbury and Erie line for fifty thousand dollars, adding to previous state and local subscriptions totaling two hundred thousand in Warren County. Other counties and individuals are urged to contribute, as steamboat disasters raise public concern over safety and governance.
The September 1852 Grand Jury report urges immediate improvements to the county’s Common School system. It cites poor condition of multiple school houses in Pittsfield, Pine Valley, Pine Grove, Elk, Eldred, and nearby areas, notes unsafe chimneys, lack of care in securing qualified teachers, and calls for publication of the resolve in county papers.
In a Warren Mail notice dated September 13 1852 J W Weaver withdraws his candidacy for Treasurer citing unfavorable odds and pledged support. The Yarn mentions other county races notes a Democratic Auditor candidate withdrawal and invites Universalist Church dedication October 9 10 at Cambridge Crawford County along with missing Missionary Society Constitution returns and a hog surplus observed in town streets.
The Massachusetts Democracy have put in nomination for Governor Hon Henry W. Bishop and for Lieutenant Governor Hon James B. Thompson.
Erie Railroad Company lays wide track along Jersey City and Rampao Road to expand rail corridor. Affected areas include local streets and nearby properties as crews proceed with the project. Government permits and schedules aim to minimize disruption to traffic and residents.
Report notes that the parents of Dr. Stranahan were severely hurt near Pittsfield last week when their horse ran away and upended the buggy. The item also covers a settlement between Sunbury and Erie and Susquehanna Rail Road Companies allowing reciprocal freight and passenger carriage and shared rights near Sunbury.
The Louisville Journal questions General Pierce's participation in major Mexican War battles. It cites his own letters and Polk administration appendices to claim he was not present at Contreras Churubusco Molino del Rey or Chapultepec and argues his self-promotion is unjustified. It contrasts his sickness with staff loyalty and notes a rail meeting at Warren.
A Philadelphia excerpt from a Presbyterian clergyman extols General Scott as a skilled scholar, linguist, and cautious leader, praising his administrative ability and honesty. The letter quotes a Democrat who calls Scott the best informed man, with dramatic anecdotes from Lundy’s Lane showing coolness under pressure and strong military judgment. It asserts Scott’s qualifications for the Presidency in these times. Also noted is Mr Clay’s Confluence remark and a memorial notice for Rep Orin Fowler of Massachusetts, died in Boston.
Berlin in Rensselaer County was the scene of a nighttime raid led by about a dozen men in disguise seeking to eject Hiram Shaw from his home. Shaw exchanged gunfire, killing one attacker and wounding several others, with a coroner later declaring justifiable homicide. The incident, tied to anti rent outrages, drew Governor Hunt's reward offer for the attackers. Related notes describe rail traffic developments and local political shifts, including Vermont election results and a Philadelphia district nomination.
The Northern Light of the Nicaragua Line arrived at 7 AM with 300 passengers carrying 400000 dollars in gold after a 24 day voyage from San Francisco. News from Henry Clay’s death stirred mourning citywide while overland emigration and Chinese settlements near diggings expand.
Report covers Governor and Congress votes in 25 towns with Whig Fairbanks leading, Dem Robinson second, Free Soil Brainard third. compares to last year. Also notes 48 representatives elected and a $22,000 safe robbery at Israel English’s home. Includes Barnum advertising and Utica fair observations and political commentary on Gen Scott and Virginia.
Awards listed for horses, cattle, sheep, poultry and crafts with names of winners such as John Russell C. G. Taylor and D. Dalrymple. Includes Best Stallion, Best 3 year old horse and best geldings. cattle prizes for bulls cows and calves. sheep and poultry honors. plus needlework and fabric crafts with participant names. Committees note overriding authority and blanking of some entries.
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