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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1851
Page
2
A lengthy critique defends Pennsylvania authorities after the Christiana incident. It notes Gorsuch’s death during a fugitive arrest, arrests by Lancaster officials, and Gov Johnston’s proclamation offering a 1000 reward. The piece dismisses Cotton eaters’ accusations and urges lawful enforcement without rebellion.
A Pennsylvanian official urges restraint and lawfulness amid recent unrest. He defends Lancaster County as loyal to the Constitution, promises swift action against offenders, and urges citizens to trust judicial processes while avoiding inflammatory rhetoric. He notes alleged murderers of Mr. Gorsuch will be tried and insists on obedience to federal and state law.
Observer correspondence defends Gov Johnston against Whig press and orators, arguing his focus on debt reduction and taxes, praising his governance while blasting party critics. The letter cites sinking fund actions and near million dollar debt, urging re election in October.
The district papers push a sugar coated critique of Mr. Galbraith to promote his judge nomination. The Ledger is accused of optical illusions and misreading facts while showing bias as if a lawyer arguing a poor case.
The death of Hon. Levi Woodbury of the U S Supreme Court is reported following a recent illness. The note mentions political divisions as the GG Whigs face an assessment question.
The Sugar Grove Agricultural Fair drew a large attendance despite heavy rain the day of the event. Stock, manufactures and fruit displays were praised as excellent, marking the county's first such fair with promising prospects for future awards and reports to come next week. The item notes the fair’s creditable start and signals forthcoming details.
In Berks County a Phe Locofoco meeting featured Peter Filbert who denounced the public debt under Governors Suvutz, Worr, and Portra while attacking Governor Wolf. He argued free trade is Democratic, warned of a direct tax to fund the national government, and urged opposing Locofoco aims by voting to block state control.
The Illinois returned from Chagres and Kingston with California mails 400 passengers and 1.8 million dollars in gold and freight. San Francisco sees improved society due to Vigilance Committee activity and legal zeal. Destructive Sacramento fire costs 30,000 dollars. Valparaiso faces coastal storms. The Chilean loan seeks 400,000 for public stores. Presidential vote favors Cruz. Rumors of a Quitman Cuban expedition circulate. Mississippi Union majority expected above 10,000.
A street exchange features a vendor accused of selling quack medicines while another party displays a shipment of grave stones for sale. The confrontation highlights questionable goods offered to passersby.
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