Governing Gates Speech and Canals News in 1835 Harrisburg
In a 1835 Harrisburg meeting the Adams County Republicans praised Gov Wor for his leadership and urged support for his nomination. A separate Charleston dispatch reports on Murrell the slave stealer, outlining his widespread crimes, confederates, and the vigilant public response across states, with notes on waterfront tensions and canal tourism lore.
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Wall New
Harrisburg
Wehteh
Wour
Penn-sylgavia
Ibis
Citzenn
Pennsylvania
Bhasejf
Wor
Vn Eroor Warr
Virgil A. Stewart
Stewart
Murrell
Parson
John Hen Hing
Madison County
Tenn
Maryland
Louisiana
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Lexington
Richmond
Charleston
Milledgeville
Savannah
Auunta
Williamson County
Biet
Sketches from the Allegheny Canal Journey to Pittsburg
A correspondent describes rough sketches from a tour beyond the Allegheny, praising the Pennsylvania Canal from Columbia to Pittsburgh. He notes the project began in 1825, finished in 1833, with costs far exceeding estimates yet vital for state revenue, and details canal travel, packet boats, fares, and passenger comforts amidst coal dust and industrial growth.
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Lutheran Observer
Pittsberg
Dean K
Alleghany
Gloria
Columbia
Pittsburg
Alleghany Mountain
York
Pennsylvania
Descriptive notes on a canal voyage near Johnstown and Kiskiminetse
The excerpt describes a canal voyage with observations of a coastline at Johnstown, a 250 foot hilltop, an 80 foot well, a farmer ploughing 200 feet above, and a wife drawing water overhead. It mentions the Kiskiminetse river with black water and multiple salt wells including one 00 feet deep. Water isbailed into wash. The canal spans 270 miles with 49 aqueducts 173 locks 28 dams and tunnels.
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Columbia
Harrigburg
Marietta
Fittsburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Juniata
Doughty
Hiarvesta
Hollidaysburg
Conemaugh
Pone
Isla
Johnstown
Kiskiminetse
Ours
Viaton
Distress in Ireland Parish Seethes Over Starvation Risk
Distress in Ireland reports dire peasant hardship with 24 761 population reliant on agriculture and weaving. Pariah households lack clothing and proper housing, 5 000 seek food, 2 042 families in 1891 without cow or horse, 561 widows, 187 multi family cabins, and 9 338 sleeping on straw or ground. Rental totals and absentee landowners compound misery.
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Ireland
Newport
Pratt
Remarkably quick Passage to Liverpool Adv July 9
From Gore's Liverpool Adv July 9 the Columbus Captain Cobb reached New York June 16. Pilot Henderson left at 9:20 PM east of Sandy Hook. Ship crossed Newfoundland bank June 22 and after thirteen days from Sandy Hook neared Ireland at 85 fathoms. Cape Clear sighted July 1 after fourteen days passage. Entry to Mersey delayed by light winds, arrival Saturday morning near Holyhead Point Lynas.. From Dayton Journal Aug 17 warlike preparations reported in Ohio militia mobilization orders. Governor Ly C48 orders militia generals to report available mounted riflemen and cavalry for possible action in disputed territory.
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Gore
Liverpool Adv
Columbus
Cobb
New York
Henderson
Sandy Hook
Grand Bank of Newfoundland
Bank
Ireland
Cape Clear
Hulyhead
Dayton
Ohio
Gov. Lv
Merc
Michigan
Riot at Buffalo disrupts city after church service
A Buffalo Commercial Advertiser report describes an extensive riot yesterday afternoon near the Erie Street canal bridge following a church service. A crowd gathered, remaining noisy and turbulent and causing mortification for the city.
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Buffalo
Erie Street
Cana Bridge
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