Unanimous Convention Chooses Herbst as Chair and Conferees Named
Esmoel Herbst 18 and Michael Bushey 13 led a convention scene with Herbst named chair by unanimous vote. John Brinkertiof of Stra han received acclamation nomination. John Picking Joseph Bailey and D G Fabnestors appointed Congressional Conferees to Chambersburg to press Kowann Meltenson’s claim and secure 290 suitable district representatives. Resolutions denounce federal expenditures and waste, urging reform and reduction of annual outlays to restore constitutional governance.
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Michael Bushey
Jonas Rauzatin
Herbst
Fordurttior
John Brinkertiof
Strahan
John Picking
Joseph Bailey
D. G. Fabnestors
Chambersburg
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Qothara
Paice
Adnrain Tystiog
Longs
Georgia
Political tensions and local nominations in Kansas
A Kansas convention denounces federal pressure on state constitutional choice and calls for admission under a popular, constitutionally adopted frame. It endorses local candidates for county offices, opposes the party’s national maneuvering, and criticizes administrative coercion while pledging reform.
County Superintendent lecture and local commerce notes
The paper discusses a proposed county superintendent exam for teachers and notes several local business changes. It reports the sale of a brick building to Sheads Buchler & Kurtz for expansion, plans for new warehouses, and hotel improvements. Also mentioned are church leadership changes, reorganization of a store, and local bond investments amid yellow fever concerns in Philadelphia.
Property Sold in Local Dwellings and Farmlands Auctioned
On Saturday last Shoviff Lightner sold several properties including Thomas B Prazier’s dwelling on Daltimore Street for 1345 to buyers Andrew Bailey and George Shrynok. a house on Hici Street to John Brown for 525. corner of Washington and Middle Streets with adjacent lot to Michael Dillon for 847. a 7 acre tract in the borough to Samuel Fahnes for 3505. a 6 acre tract in Cumberland township to David Wilts for 50. a tract in the borough to Samuel Pahnestagk for 470. a house and top of Pater Sheads on Baltimore Street to Facoh Bonnar for 1456. a 45 percent grant in Cumberland township to Edmund Hunter’s property sold to B G McGreary for 500. a tract of 1 acre of Samuel Criggyel in Mountpleasant township to Wim Bary for 142. interest of John M Peters in a grant of 5 acres in Butler township to Henry Bendur for 115. An Ancient Apple Tree on the Joux Mixury farm in Mamiltephan township bears a 1731 plant, now 16 feet 4 inches in circumference, with 63 bushels of good sound apples last season. The age is 127 years, yet fruit abundance proves vitality. The Compiler notes Franklin and Marshall College commenced July 28 with 17 graduates including J Marion Mickley and THT Nicks. The orator delivered the introductory remarks.
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Thomas BP
Prazier
Daltimore Street
Andrew Bailey
Geo. Shrynok
Hici Street
John Brown
Washington and
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Michael Dillon
Porough
Samuel Fahnestock
Cumberland Township
David Wilts
Samuel Pahnestagk
Alea
Pater Sheads
Baltimore
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Facoh Bonnar
Edmund Hunter
B. G. McGreary
Algo
Samuel. Crigyyel
Mountpleasant
Wim
Bary
John M. Peters
Sf Aeres
Butler Township
Henry Bendur
Joux Micxury
Mamiltephan
Kansas election results show broad opposition in several counties
Recited returns from Kansas indicate strong majority against the Locompton Constitution in Tevnvon worth and other counties. Vote totals include 1614 against, 588 for, with Atchison 13375, Quindurs 139, Delaware 35, Latimore 7185, Franklin 72, reflecting condemnation of the Buchanan administration.
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Kansas
Tevnvonworth
Atchison
Easten
Delaware
Latimore
Fraklin
Bughanax
Atlantic Telegraph Successful Across the Ocean
Reports from Newfoundland and New York confirm the Atlantic Telegraph connection to Europe is active amid minor line interruptions. The Niagara reached Trinity Bay with news that electrical signaling has been established between North America and Europe, while markets react to the historic achievement and ongoing global trade implications.
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Europe
Trinity Bay
Newfoundland
Electrica
New Foundland
New York
Mass Meeting Turmoil and Varied War News
A chaotic public meeting in Chivaga erupts with clashes as Lecomptonites and Douglavites clash over policy, police quell disruptions. Reports from Washington describe Turkish punitive threats after a massacre, and naval dispatches note fortification work near Salt Lake City. Also covered are a fatal accident at a Bangor mill and a Virginia public execution planned for view, alongside political maneuvers and economic notes on trade and elections.
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de Demonte
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Tewire Tate
United
Oregon
Haig
Congresa
Gens Lane
Nation of Pools Debate Hits Tariff Reform
Independent editorials and local notices discuss protectionist demands, the need for duties to shield industry, and political endorsements. References include Redv’s election prospects, Bragma as a Democratic candidate, and a Colored Emigration Convention planned for Chatham Canada. A postmaster in Colfax, Illinois, John G. White, was fatally shot by Samuel Duke, who is held for trial amid crowd tensions. Two Doylestown children narrowly avert a deadly fire after matches ignite their play bed.
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Partsvilla Tournal
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Colfax
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Duke
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