President's Message Signals Union Preservation and Africa Trade Views
The President reviews national and international affairs including the slavery question, Mexican policy, and Pacific issues. He urges unity over sectionalism, supports abolition of the slave trade, endorses Ward's China policy, and seeks congressional authority for military action in Mexico. He highlights financial retrenchment and calls for tariff measures and a Pacific railroad focus.
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House of Representatives
Usta
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Ioak Low
Trabe
Africa
China
Ward
Paraguay
Senate
la Plata
Spain
Amistad
Pacific
San Tuan
Mexico
Morphins Vessals
United States
Alorg
Globe Inn Sold and Local Real Estate Moves
The Provisional Pennsylvania Legislature will meet in Harrisburg as the People's party holds majorities in both branches. The Globe Inn changes hands for 6009 dollars with new owner Cuanens Wits, who takes possession April 1. Nearby land and a Beitler property sale are noted along with a farm sale at 35 per acre. A narrow gun accident is recounted, and church renovations plus pew rentals are announced for the United Presbyterian Church. The Fayetteville Female Seminary reports a holiday performance and upcoming resumption of exercises.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
People’s Party
Globe Inn
Cuanens Wits
Key
Warvey D. Warties
Win
Beitler
Dlaltimore Street
forThe United Presbyterian Church
Davis
Philaelphia
Congress
Will
Georgia
Anderson
Kentucky
Nelson
Tennessee
Routh
Tunse
Henry Tulak
Starrisburg
Festival and Fair by the Ladies for the People's Band
The festival and fair organized by the Ladies for the benefit of the People's Band drew strong turnout and generous donations. The event featured a well set up fair hall, a faithful performance by the band, and profits around one hundred twenty five dollars after expenses. The piece discusses political tensions and public printing appointments in Washington, with commentary on party dynamics and patriotism.
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Ant
Messia
Suesps & Borie
Bair Houm
Waynesboro to Marin Furnace survey progress noted
The article reports Gerrs corps completed a survey from Waynesboro to Marin Furnace with graded sections along a proposed line. Gray plans additional survey lines before reporting to the Board. It notes distance to Marin Viaduct under 13 miles and hints at broader railroad ambitions. It also mentions political commentary on Union support and notes the death of Marks D Whitman Md.
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Waynesboro
Gerr
Corps of Engineers
Red Run
Tom's Creek
Snyder
Bigham
Roger
Reed
Watson
Marin Purnace
Mr. Gray
Marin Furnace
Wayneebore
Address by Jones C. Manns on county school institute
Jones C. Manns, Esa. County Superintendent of Adams County, spoke at New Oxford on December 1859 urging teachers to unite as a professional corps. He urged hard work, the training of character, and the expansion of public education while noting local progress and the need to improve instruction and accountability. The piece also includes brief notices on local events and national politics.
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Jones C. Manns
Adams County
New Oxford
Dec
Sadie and Gentlemen
Lord Brougham
Commonwealth
Law-Guitee
The Mormons Census Decline Across Utah and Britain
The article notes Mormon population drops in Utah from 38,000 in 1856 to about 30,000 in 1858 while claiming growth elsewhere. Estimates place 126,000 total, with 32,000 in Great Britain and Ireland, 7,000 on the European continent, 5,000 in Canada, 4,000 in California, and thousands in other regions. Utah is the sole area with polygamy and distinctive civil-government practices. A Rhode Island senator's cannon invention reportedly can fire six miles.
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Utah
Great Britain
Ireland
Europe
Canada
California
South America
Distressing Winter Rescue of Frantz Family
A Pennsylvania report recalls a severe storm trapping Mrs Frantz and four children on a mountain road while a wagon with the family of Mr Valentine rants to a nearby home. The mother sheltered her babe as the others endured freezing cold and exposure before rescue. The boy died. the mother may recover, while the fate of the remaining children remains uncertain.
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Potteville
St. Clair
Aberleton
Valentine
Franta
Virginia Accepts Union Gift Amid Patriotism Praise
Both Tonses of the Legislature of Virginia unanimously accept a flag presented by Union men of Philadelphia. The resolution thanks Northern conservatives for decades of struggle and pledges grateful memory of those who faced faction and fanatical fury.
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Virginia
Philadelphia
Letter to Lafayette on Slavery and Free States
Far-Grorde Wasarmaron, called the Father of his country, writes to General Lafayette praising the 1787 Northwest Ordinance that bans involuntary servitude in the Northwest Territory. He notes Virginia’s fear of spreading slavery and hopes for a federation of free states, criticizing the idea of a “black” Republican Washington.
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far-Grorde Wasarmaron
Lafayette
Virginia
Washington
Fragmented political debate and a murder in the city
A Virginia senator asks how the Union might be saved amid partisan strife. A New York merchant loses three thousand dollars to a gambling den and attempts suicide. The Montreal Gazette notes Beauregard's execution and a crowd praying for his soul as a priest urges restraint and warns against tavern and jail temptations.
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Ninth Street
Fourth Street
Cincinnati Enquirer
Montrea
Beauregard
Che Seafield
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Ner
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Adams Sentinel
Tribune Prospectus
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Marks D. Whitman
Msq
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