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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1859
Page
2
Auditor Joseph C. Thomas of Conewango and County Surveyor Patrick Falconer of Warren are listed in a regional notices update detailing key county administrative roles.
Readers are told that prospects for Pennsylvania elections look favorable across eastern western and northern counties with the state ticket likely to win by a large majority unless voters in large counties stay home. The piece also notes a Jamestown concert at the Presbyterian Church and reports on an odd package containing two pistols sent to Judge Chamberlain, plus upcoming Mus ical Association events and river steamboat Spread Eagle’s record voyage. The Erie Observer reports track-laying resumes on the Sunbury road with iron supply secured to push toward Warren.
In Warren, C L Hequem Boura reviews the Agricultural Society Fair amid bad weather praising strong crop displays of potatoes, beets, butter, cheese, and embroidery. He urges farmers to boost yields with guano and barnyard dung, stresses self-sufficiency in corn and dairy, and warns on frost risks and quick growing corn varieties.
The Maine vote yields a decisive Republican win with Portland celebrating a victory parade and fireworks. In Waldoboro the shift favors Morrill 661 to 215, Bridgton shows a 109 gain for Morrill, and Biddeford along with Kittery and York County swing from Democratic majorities to Republican results.
The Sunbury and Erie event near Union Mills was a local celebration organized by Mr. Bennett and Union citizens, not an official company opening. The 50 cent round trip fare was deemed moderate, while the bills referred to it as a railroad celebration, a phrasing that could mislead readers.
A Warren County appeal urges support for purchasing two hundred acres of the Mt Vernon Estate including the mansion and the Tomb of George Washington. The drive cites devotion of American women and men, notes over $170,000 paid, but about $30,000 remains plus future costs for decay, and invites donations from all, offering life membership for a $1 contribution.
A brief item notes Aw Refuses Vermont restricting a traveling circus from entering her territory. Other short notes mention Indiana blackberry crop value, Mount Vernon purchase price, Worcester mowing machines sales, and various political and economic snippets from the era.
The steamship Persia from Liverpool, arriving at 3 a.m., carries 232 passengers. It broke the port engine crank on Sept 5 and lay to until Sept 7. Reports from Paris note tension over the Zurich Conference and Italian and French moves. In Britain, Great Eastern trials are postponed as Cunard plans larger ships. In France and Italy, press reforms and papal policy stir debate amid military and political maneuvering. At Curiaco Fair, 35,000 attendees view Fawkes and Waters steam plows. receipts exceed $10,000. A horse race features Flora Temple defeating Princess with fast times.
Washington reports Gen Scott will sail from New York on the 20th for the Pacific after planning with the President on a cautious approach to the San Juan situation. In Hudson City, tunnel rioters attacked Policeman Austin's home. several arrests made after a preliminary examination. The Peria arrived after 15 days at sea. no major market news. The Fulton steam frigate was lost near Pensacola after going ashore in a gale. crew saved.
The Buffalo papers report the death of Hon Rupert H Tracy at his Buffalo residence on the 19th at age 66. Admitted to the Batavia bar in 1815 he rose quickly in law and was a congressman before 25, later serving in the State Senate eight years. He shifted from Whig to Democrat by 1838. Parson Brownton, passing Staunton bound for the Virginia Springs, vows to oppose Locofocism with a grudging voice and will mouth against the cause when his voice fails.
Reports say the U S Collector at Detroit faces charges under review with no certainty of removal. Observers note Administration favors men deemed smart as probes continue. Nearby articles mention new portable light for photography and Barnum’s offer to Spurgeon, who quotes Acts 11 10. An 1860s note covers Sebastopol gunpowder and ordnance use. A Missouri explorer plans river navigation, ordering a boat from Pittsburgh.
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