Pennsylvania canal act and public works measures
Legislative text outlines canal routes from Northumberland to the Susquehanna and Delaware connections, including land damages, landowner rights, and relocation of ponds as public highways. It authorizes loans up to one million dollars, sets stock certificates, and directs the internal improvement fund to finance two canal divisions and tunneling projects while guiding governor and commissioners on route decisions and reports to the legislature.
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Sao Amie
Pais
Agting
Commonwealth
Board of Canal Commissiones
Suana
Potomac
Chambersburg
Franklin
Columbia Bridge
York
Northumberland
Susquehanns
Susquehanna River
Easttanatad Rocks
Delaware Canal
U. S Arsenal
Schuette
Delaware
Southwark
Philadelphia
Sean
Pennsylva Canal
Internal Improvement Fund
Sai Fund
Bank of Pennsylvania
Ponce
Pemerizania
Hanging tragedy and wrongful death in North Elaine area
In North Elaine area a man hanged himself after a drunken dispute at a neighbor’s house. A boy named Joseph Trusdell of Minsace Mase died later from injuries when a shawl/winch was thrown by a playmate during a game. Authorities report the incident as a tragic result of a rough confrontation and misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Trusdell
Minsace Mase
Tweed Wit
Rail and canal schemes loom over western trade
The piece discusses proposals to build a canal or half canal and a railroad from the western end of the vision to connect Philadelphia with Pittsburg, aiming to boost western trade and attract public funds. It notes opposition from New Jersey and other states, while Philadelphia's citizens are urged to subscribe for the project. It also references Morgan's case and a five thousand dollar reward for his murderers, with a Joint Committee to investigate during the recess and report to the next Legislature.
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Pennsyl
Fepublican
Bort
State Capitol
Alexander - Ogle
Willian’ Mi Caeeny
Ts - Meassra
Hinglan
Washington
Ned
Commonwealth
United States
Pennsylvania
Monroe
Jackson
U. States
New Orleans
de Basso
Pemnarivania
Lin
Sunda
Ganabto-Pitcheres
Swetara
Delphia
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Morgan
Cuinton
Senate
Assembly
Albany
Perpetual Motion Claimsterled Self Moving Water Wheel Fraud
A New York notice by Amin advertised a self moving water wheel stock at one Pleasant Dollars, drawing quick investments. Suspicion rose as the machine’s depotting stable was left open and Baxter was found, escorted to Bridewell. A fierce lion attack near Bechster led to a keeper’s death. a showman and others were injured, an inquest planned, and cautions issued against unsafe animal exhibitions.
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Amin
New York
Mr. Baxter
Bridewell
Bechester
Sinalion
Cerieman
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Harrisburg
Alex’r Ogle
Pres’t. _ WLM Cc
Reery
F. Pree
I Jock K. Maan
Jesse R. Burden
Srepelaree
Macos
Geo
Ave
Indias Council
Broken Arrow
Georgia
Messenger
Bovis
Mississippiy
Stun Sentinel
Ace
Fron Pavitt
Cape
Trance
Haytiare Spe
France
Eayly Cay
Uruderare
N. Elainpething
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