Letter from Mr. Whlmot on American Party Principles
A regular meeting of the American State Council at Altoona appoints a two member committee to query candidates named at Harrisburg on March 25 about American party principles. Queries cover native birth preference, American labor and interests, ballot reform, naturalization, registry, forbidding foreign paupers and convicts, church interference, and free schools using the Bible. Signed by J Brotherling, Chairman.
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Politician D Wilvet Answers May Interrogatories
Towanpa July 10 1857 letter from D Wilvet discusses naturalized citizens voting rights and the need to safeguard elections. He supports protection for American labor and warns against hierarchies influencing politics and Catholic electoral unity. He endorses free public schools and Bible inclusion.
Political canvass planned across the State in 1857
A letter from Davia WiLaur proposes joint canvassing with Win. Packer to present both sides of the State election. Mr Winsor may address crowds. travel across the State is planned to discuss issues. Other items note ex-Senator Fish and party figures eye European travel and a controversial domestic incident in Erie and Colebrook.
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Dem Party Nomination for Maryland House of Delegates
One W Hamilton Swith of Baltimore received the Democratic nomination for the Maryland House of Delegates. Commodore Newton of the U S Navy dies in Washington after a sudden paralysis attack. He entered service in 1809 and served over 48 years, with 21 at sea. The President left Washington for Bedford Springs for two weeks with his wife and Miss Black. Instructions to Col Cumming, new Utah Governor, stress enforcing federal laws and using military force if civil authorities fail. Davis Wibmer resigns as President Judge in Bradford district to pursue gubernatorial bid. Governor Pentock to appoint successor. A granddaughter Jane Craig, nine, dies from accidental gun discharge at Chambersburg. California gold rush news: steamer Illinois arrives with $1.5 million in specie. San Francisco markets dull with price drops. Ireland census shows population down by half a million since sixteen years ago due to emigration. 90,781 left last year, majority young and vigorous. Steamer America sails from Boston to Liverpool with $200,000 in specie.
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Sale of the Main Line and State Debt Reduction
The Main Line debt conveyance to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company was completed on the last Saturday of August, with seven and a half million dollars paid in cash and funds to the State Treasury. The state’s debt is reduced by this sum. Also reported: Franklin and Marshall College opened in Lancaster with 16 graduates. Rev. Joseph C. Clark delivered the alumni address. Other items note political nominations in Maryland, the sale of Gen Washington artifacts to a ladies’ association, relocation of St James College near Voltimere, a fatal fire at Dayle’s Hotel stables in Hagerstown, a lightning death in York County, drowning of John Koons, a Carlisle Barracks troop march to Kansas, and clergy notices plus a new consular appointment for Gen. Miller.
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Chambersburg
Moves Kieffer
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Tiffin
Ohio
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Syria
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Hagerstown
Turbulent Indian Hostilities and Raid Aftermath
Reports from Minnesota and Illinois recount tensions with Sioux Indians, Governor Medary seeking peace, and suspensions of payments until chiefs surrender murderers. A War Department dispatch suggests volunteers ready to march, then a later cable states Sioux acceded to government demands and are quiet.
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United States
Medary
Secretary of War
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Town Council urged to repair crossings on Chandlersturge street
Gentlemen property holders in Tutt portion complain of faulty crossings at lower Chandlersturge street near Henry Cube residence. They note past grading altered water flow, erosion and washouts creating dangerous gullies. Call for prompt action, better materials and repairs funded by those who benefit.
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European turmoil and local crimes headline from July dispatches
Reports from London, Canton, and New York describe military mobilizations for the Tu d an campaign with Sir Colin Campbell sailing for Ladia and 14 000 troops ready. In the U S a mob threatens Col Wilkes. fires devastate Brooklyn stables. a poisoned lozenges incident in Cincinnati ends in a death and recoveries.
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