Remarkable Aid to Henry Clay Relieves Embarrassment in Debt
A narrative from 1860 recounts how William Pennington transported funds to Kentucky to settle Henry Clay’s debts after political embarrassment. Mr Scott, bank officer, settled Clay’s notes, enabling a renewal later. The scene in Lexington and Mrs Clay’s reaction are described as testament to Clay’s strong personal support.
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Maun Gouberelaly
William Penning
Ales Waron
New, Jersey
Gavdisugh
Washington
Ashland
New Orleans
Mr. Gray
A. H. Trotteri
Northern Bank
Mr. Clay
William Pennington
Kentucky
Lexington
Ife
Mr. Scott
Zentleman
Scott
New York
Pennington
New Jersey
Destructive Friday Week Hurricane Impacts Across Cities
The Eastern papers describe Friday Week's hurricane as most violent in New York and Brooklyn where houses were unrooted or destroyed. Peekskill Norwalk Yonkers and Tarrytown report extensive damage including a demolished bridge a ruined greenhouse a five story brick school and wrecked churches. Losses run into tens of thousands with significant property damage and scattered fires.
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New York
Brooklyn
Judson River
Peekskill
Grant
Annsville
Paul Hill
Blake
Lake Mahopac
Livington
Yonkers
St. Paul's Church
St. Miggy’s Seminary
Norwalk
Conn
New Methodist Church
Gettysburg notices praise church revival and gas company progress
The newspaper reports religious services at College Church Gettysburg, a future annual address by Prof Hare, and the Gettysburg Gas Company organized with officers and plans to start work soon. It notes revival at the Methodist Episcopal Church New Oxford with many conversions and upcoming meetings. Also mentions Hanover Telegraph leadership and a planned gas works start, plus a German Reformed Church concert and Sabbath School anniversary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Church
Gettysburg
Hare
Philadelphia
Bible Society of the
College and Seminary
Gettysburg Gas Company
Olivers
Prof
Jacobs
Muhlenberg
Densy Wantz
John Gilbert
James #. Pahnestock
Joel B. Danner
David McConaughy
D. Me. Coxavany
egr'Phere
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ub New Oxford
Tlunover
Manny
Littlestown
Tariff Prospects and Political Moves in Congress
The House Tariff Committee composition favors protection with six of nine members. Milton S. Latham of California emerges as a notable new senator, having held multiple offices from representative to governor. Reports note arrests in Bucks County and a daguerreotype reunion in Brookville, while Beecher declines a St Louis lecture and Pennsylvania lawmakers push liquor adulteration laws with chemist testing and penalties.
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Pennsylvania
Tuaopeus Stevens
Sherman
Lenny Winter Davis
Morrill
Washburne
Maine
Spalding
New York
Ciy
Congress
Porrmerax
Milton
Latham
California
Tle
Traving
Ohio
Pierce
San Francisco
United States
Daring Escape From Ohio Penitentiary
Mary Fuller a young inmate jailed for counterfeiting escaped from the Ohio State Penitentiary on the first of the month. She climbed the building’s exterior along a narrow cornice, dropped to the roof, and descended forty-five feet to the ground aided by a rope she improvised from bedding. The account notes the height and peril of the ascent and mentions other unrelated details found in the source.
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Mary Fuller
Ohio Penitentiary
Celtha
Ut Ovary
Terninne Sarewreck
San Francisco
Panama
Grogs
Property Sales Include Gettysburg Foundry Purchase
Mr Davin Sterver purchased the Gettysburg Foundry for 2150 dollars. Public sales recorded include Ionse and lot on High street for 605 dollars to Miss Suna M, a barn and lot near Associate Reformed Church for 210 dollars to Mr Daniel K Saynen, and a house and lot behind the jail for 175 dollars to Mr Hous. Surpak and Brxwer sold their Store to Henry and Jmentan Rows, to take possession mid March.
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Davin Sterver
Gettysburg Foundry
Warrens
Jacon Bewyer
Meira of Peren Verkert
High Street
Refo Med Church
Daniel K. Saynen
A Ond Hous
Surpak & Brxwer
Henry
Jmentan M. Rows
Ent S.myers
Petersburg
Snow storms, accidents, and a postponed sale notice
Postponement of a property sale by Administrator G McCreany for Stouner Surra deceased to Wednesday the 7th of March. A severe snow storm disrupted rail service with a passenger train and mail delayed. Reports of accidents include Mr Tren near Abbottstown with two fractured ribs. National news notes cover a Senate inquiry, franking privilege abolition, and political appointments. Obituaries note Henry Lenhart and Rev George Cuannter.
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G. McCreany
Stouner Sura
Ik, Surra
Bax
Tren
Abbbottstown
Jefferson
York County
Pennington's Sabbath Silence Influences 1859 Post Office Actions
The report notes Gov Pennington and a new Speaker with Sabbath observance. It cites the Post Office Appropriation Bill passing Congress and President approval funding deficits for 1859 and 1860, plus naturalisation cases, a Danish deserter passport, and remarks on Henry Winter Davis. Also mentions comedian William Burton's death and a Western Pennsylvania petition against free black immigration amid Harper's Ferry fears.
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Post Office
Congress
Extea
Mexico Treaty Ratification and Civil War Dispatches
Article notes McLane reports aid to Liberalists in Mexico to secure Juarez treaty ratification by the Senate. Miramon may move on Vera Cruz. British recognition of the Mexican government hinges on ratification. Southern states discuss disunion, but Maryland resists. Texas may invite further conflict. Troops march toward Texas and New Mexico with Johnston to lead, Utah garrison to include artillery, cavalry, and infantry under Cr. Charles P. Smith.
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Pennsylvania
Thetate
Harper's Perry
McLane
Mexico
Hug
Senate
Miramon
Vera Cruz
Juarez
Meliane
Great Britain
France
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Maryland
Johnston
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Utah
Charles P. Smith
Spiteful Revenge and Other 19th Century News Vignettes
A Buffalo Courier item reports a woman dousing a man with vitriol after a wedding proposal dispute, disfiguring him severely. Other notes mention a fatal finger injury from scratching, a double homicide and injuries in Port Huron, and ships sailing with or without specie. Also recounted are a Warren County Va. killing, a Union County Ind. ducking punishment for a teacher, a Scottish birth announcement, and a Democratic crowd reaction to a rally song.
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Buffalo Courier
Liberty
Herald
Union County
Gard
Widow’s Right to Estate Exemption Defined by Supreme Court
The Pittsburg Legal Journal reports a Supreme Court ruling on widow’s exemption. A widow may retain up to three hundred dollars of her husband’s estate if she does not demand a second appraisement. opting for less waives all rights to any further appraisal.
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Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for Quarter
The report shows the quarter ending December with customs receipts near 1 000 000, Treasury Notes 34 000 000, and other sources 15 500 000. Expenditures exceeded 16 000 000, giving an actual income around 11 000 000 and implying rapid debt accumulation. The Washington Star recounts a violent incident between Edmundson of Virginia and Hickman of Pennsylvania near the Capitol, culminating in multiple blows and ongoing hostilities.
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Treasury
Wasiuxaron
Buchanan
Washington Star
Edmundson
Hickman
Edy Keitt
Brechin Company
Capitol
Mickman
Koite
Hol
Mundson
Breek
Tliek
Midve
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Niitiery
Pee Angus Gan
Cettysburg
P. Rawpuave
Nesersr.Bauauen
Warren Independent
Warren
I. Tt
Capt. Hieldelberger
Hanover Telegraph Company
FF. M. Baughman
John S. Young
Ictharey
Sue
Trever
Fes Ab
Bucks County
Brookville
Robert
Austria
Waaney
Keer Tt
Pennsylvania Mailroad Company
Delaware
Reed Street
St. Lawrence
Aon Tev
Henry Ward Beecher
St. Louis
Beecher
Bach Hill
Anniti
Central Railroad
News York
Uey
Committee of Pensions and Gratuities
Bilas Kreren
New Oxford
Sar My Grrr
Waynesboro
Myers’ Mill
Mason
Select
Aipers’ Ferry
F. B. Sanborn
John Brown, Jr
James Redpath
Yeas
Senate of the United States
House of Representatives
Detrees
Rep
Glossbrenner
Cates & Seaton
Chambersburg
Fayetteville
Caledonia
Barley
Henry Lenhart
Dunnse Crete
Cas
Tanover
Hanover
Ziegler
Mr. Ziegler
Divine
Grerce Cuannter
First Presbyterian Ghardh
Philip Frank Thomas
Patenta
Bowles
Teon
U. States
Harrisburg
Morton McMichael
Cass
Dotlefs
Denmark
Henry Winter Davis
New York Times
Lord Byron
William Burton
National Theatre
Ninth and Chestnut
Mersey
England
Louisiana
Charleston
South
Auteytown
Andrew Camel
Elisha Holmes
Volmdel
Monmouth County
Port Hwen
Ulster County
Dillsea
Asia
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Kruns Wis Sterraviera
Augustus Binkley
Double Wells
Warren County
Edward Baker
Baker
Twry Crumprey
Direennve Yrans
Silverhillocks
Gambrio
Charles Wilson
Snoektsa
Jacob Tague
Gernon
Marletta
Wrightsville
Silja
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Erterrixeg
STOU
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Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Missouri
Bacarde
Bacorde
Canada
Capra Trarnsox
Harrison
Solent
Southampton
Magland
Atlantic
Acadia
Britannia
Hibernia
America
Africa
Arabia
Tre Saancrey
Lyons
Til
The
Buffalo Republic
Elen Waldron
Buffaloland State Line Railroad
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