Poem, in several meters, describes record of past year, with a Hungarian revolt and French suppression of a Roman revolt against the Pope, warns against Southern talk of disunion, speaks of California and requests tip.
Notes:
Printed in three columns divided by single lines within border of type ornament sections.
At head of text: Midnight.
In lower margin within border: New-York, January 1st, 1850.
Carriers' addresses were published by newspapers, usually on January 1, and distributed in the United States for more than two centuries. The custom originated in England and was introduced here during colonial times. The newsboys delivered these greetings in verse …
