Convention of Sabbath Observance Delegates Meet at Carlisle
Delegates from Adams, Franklin, York, Perry, Dauphin, and Cumberland convened in Carlisle on the 17th to discuss measures for enforcing Sabbath observance. Rev. Scumcerer presided. M. E. Beaty served as secretary. resolutions urged sacred rest, civil order, and civic duty, with collections planned and petitions to the Post Master General to end Sabbath mail delivery.
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Adame
Tranklin
York
Perry
Daughin
Cumberland
Carlisle
Scumcerer
M. E. Beaty
Nusmerots
M. Buehler
Philadelphia Sabsbath Association
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Sabbath Association
Post Office
Eurly
Friends of the Cause
Liberto
Tepburn
Nevin
Morris
Church of Christ
Adams County Temperance Convention at Gettysburg
The Adams County Temperance Convention met February 22 at the English Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. Delegates from Gettysburg Union T.A. Society and other groups attended. committees were formed to organize the movement, draft a memorial to Harrisburg, and press for no license or strict ballot control. The convention adopted resolutions urging temperance work, opposing license, and supporting a statewide vote. President James Mallister led the session.
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Adams County Temperance Convention
Cuaiy’s Croncu
Garrisnuns
Gettysberg
Bangher
B.keersn
Gettysburg Union T. A. Society
Gettysburg Temperance Beneficial Association
Mountpleasant Union I. A. Society
Littlestown T. A. Society
Hunterstown & Conowago Society
Prof. Jacobs
David Clapeaddle
Solomon Powers
Olivers
D. M’conaughy, Esqu
Pennsylvania
Adams County
Gerhart
Jacobs
James Mallister
8. Kecen
Jany Barewax
Grover Tacnusrax
Quexrex Ararstaoxye
Dnd Jastes Mason
D. A. Buehler
D. Aconaughy
Stoever
Committee On Business
House of Representatives
M’gonaughy
Harrisburg
Senate
Christ's Church
Gettysburg
Deere
Brulot
Adams
Jno
Bringman
Gea
Arnold
Thos
Warren
Prof
John Viker
A. T. Wright
James Renshaw
Robert
Friends of Temperance
Hunterstown
B. Keiler
St. James’ Church
Me. Gerhart
James McAllister
Amesrauxe
Wreck and Aftermath of Ondinka Assault Near Tampico
From Tampico reports describe the Ondinka shipwreck with four Louisiana volunteer companies and Col. De Russy aboard landing safely near Istult, and a Mexican artillery capture rumors. Also mention Chihuahua action by American force from Santa Fe, fever at Tampico hospital, and Col. Harney court martial with Gen. Worth presiding.
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N. Orleans
Ondinka
Louisiana Volunteers
Gol. de Russy
Istult
Mexican
Tampico
Shields
U.S
Chihuahu
Tampicn
Chihuahua
Santa Fe
Kearney
Col. Price
Vonpich
Col. Harney
Brazos
Gen. Worth
Hostilities Reported Between Campeachians and Merida Forces
Intelligence from Merida notes fighting began on the 6th ultimo with government troops attacking Tabí, capturing the village after two hours. Estimated Campeachian losses 40–50 killed and 17 prisoners. victors 5 killed and 11 wounded. Merida’s surrender was rejected, and a potential attack on Merida loomed as hostilities continued. Later Mexico news mentions political turmoil in Mexico City as Santa Anna looms. A wife killed her husband and then died by suicide, leaving nine orphans. Government in New York failed to charter twelve vessels due to scarcity.
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Merida
6Th Ultimo
Campenchians
Ultimo
Tabi
Mercury
Daniel Snyder
Upper Mahautongo
Sehuyl
Hill County
Snyder
New York
Godfrey
Arrival of the Steamer Cambria brings news from Europe
The Cambria carries telegraphic Europe updates noting breadstuffs decline in Liverpool and London, large flour and grain imports, and low prices. Ireland and Britain face distress with relief schemes, famine reports, and public donations. Also mentioned: Western land grants, savings bank cautions, a drowning case, and General Tom Thumb aboard with high European receipts.
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Europe
Liverpool
London
Sarah Sards
Ireland
Scotland
England
John Russell
Pope
France
Mayenne
Ille Et
Valaine
Cotes du Nord
Cher
Mexico
Wilmer & Smith
Times
Glasgow
Church of England
The
Cambria
Tom Thumb
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Gro. Hagerman
James Mason
D. M Canau Eee Beery
Vice Press
Petersburg
Ww. S
J. A. Gardner
W. W. Uamersty
J. Ulrich
Tramarnly
Uldrich
Mr. Gardner
W. R. Stewart
Benj. Shelly
Men. D. Shelter
George Deardorf
Joseph Pickel
John L. Sadler
Heany
United States
Aublin
Huntingdon Journal
Power
Whig Canal
Cohen Bia
Commonwealth
Albany Evening Journal
Atlas
Buss
B. Urssey
Israel
E. James
Dublin
Geo
John W. Gibbs
Hussey
Augusta
Gibbs
Linois
Yucatan
Unis
Havana
Congress
Santa Anna
Washington
Columbus
Commissioner of Patents
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Arkansas
Savings Bannegy
Daniel Toy
New Jersey
Voy
Chambersburg Street
David Heagy
Menallew Township
Fisher's Mills
John Ebert
John Crouse
Butters
Montijay Township
Cumberland Township
Facoe Crouse, Fuu'r
Samuel E. Tall
East Berlin
Lath
Orphans’ Court
Samuel Sneeinger
Aleways Marshall
Sarane] Sneeringer
Mary Isabella Marshall
Samuel Sneeringer
William Motter
William O. Spriggs
John L. Taughinbaugh
Emanuel Deardorff
Catharine Stoner
John Stoner
John Sheaffer
Inrederick
Berlin
Wm. H. Lott
Wilhelmax Vonghtelin
David Zeigler
Oscar Latshaw
Jacob Pitzer
Joseph Pitzer
Baltzer Pitzer
Emanuel Pitzer
Abraham Krize
Samuel Krise
Abraham Krise
Samuel Alwine
Conral Alwine
Conral Aline
Robert Cobran
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