Adams Sat Ptet Wbs Gettysburg March 4 1843
Adams readers report naval plans to sail for Europe seeking Rev Dr Kaumannner to join Mercersburg Seminary as professor. Also notes manhunt for missing John L Pitts, revival in Harrisburg churches, Millerism critiques, and Maryland legislature split delaying congressional elections.
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Adams
Wbs
Gettyssburg
Sonsece
Horrepirz
Europe
Kaumancner
Germany
German Reformed Theological Seminary
Mercersburg
de K
Weexe
N. J
Miller
Observer
Butier
Hle
Maryland
Oakridge Select Academy Examinations Report
Examination of pupils at Oakridge Select Academy under Principal Mr H. Gaur took place Wednesday. Reportedly satisfactory results and closing exercises of an interesting character were observed. attendance was prevented by other engagements.
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H. Gaur
Comet Tail Observed Shining Over Georgetown College and Philadelphia
Luminous object seen in the southwest last week identified as a comet tail receding from the sun after perihelion. Nucleus observed by scholars at Georgetown College, D C on a Saturday evening and also in Philadelphia.
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Georgetown'College
D.C
Philadelphia
Ach ond resident Clay hailed as patriotic statesman
Mr Clay returned to Ach ond on the 6th after a Southern trip. The Leaington Intelligencer notes his private journey carried the air of a triumphant procession with party lines forgotten as men from all sides paid tribute to a respected statesman and patriot whose life has served the country.
Porter's bitter attack on the new Secretary of War
James JH Porter denounces the secretary as a betrayer of the Democratic party and accuses his history and motives of corruption. The piece questions Gov Porter and his party's response to the scathing organ of the Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbe
Democratic Party
John Tyler
Gov. Porter
Democracy
Legislative Row Sparks Tempers in Scenex and Harrisburg
In Scenex at Warrisburg the Senate debated a bill amid a clash between Caameners of Lancaster and McCouty of Philadelphia, with threats of account for language. In the House, Hixenu and Drrony clashed, including a nose grabbing and a umbrella strike, prompting a committee to report. A third House altercation between Deford and Lowry drew fresh censure.
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Senate
Messrs. Caameners
Lancaster
McCouty
Philadelphia
McCully
Jrlace
Champneys
Messrs. Hixeu
Mas
Drrony
Fayette
Taok Place
Deford
Lowry
Banks Granted Privilege of Issuing Small Notes
On Tuesday last in the Senate Mr Kidder from the Committee on Banks reported in favor of granting banks the privilege to issue small notes redeemable in specie. The report included a bill and the community favors the measure as a substitute for Relief Notes now being canceled.
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Senate
Kidder
Committee On Banks
State Bill to Apportion Debt Among Counties
On Thursday last Mr Etwell from the committee on Ways and Means presented to the House a bill to apportion the State Debt among the counties and provide for the payment of the interest thereon.
Bill repealing tavern license notices passes houses
The bill repealing publication requirements for tavern license applications passed the House 47 to 37 and moved to the Senate. In the afternoon the Senate approved 14 to 8 adding Union Northampton and Lancaster counties, creating a concurrent measure. No further progress reported.
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Adams County
House of Representatives
Senate
Union
Northumberland
Lancaster
New County Carbon Formed From Northampton Wenroe
Legislature approves creating Carbon County from parts of Northampton and Wenroe, to join the 12th in chemical district. It includes the region around Mauch Chunk with a population of about eight to nine thousand and awaits Governor’s approval.
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Northampton
Wenroe
Carbon
Mauch Chunk
New York Elections and Captain Mackenzie Case
A fragment reports on Captain Mackenzie challenging a Naval Court martial option in New York's Circuit Court history. It notes a political update: Whigs carry key city offices in Troy and Albany with large majorities, while Uirca shifts from Loco to Whig in mayoral results and council seats.
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Mackenzie
Krsv
New York
Circuit Court of the United States
Charter
Troy
Albany Ci'zen
Uirca
Tuesdey
Uica
Election results and notices from Menallen and surrounding areas
The article reports Whig ticket victories in Menallen Township with named inspectors, judge, constables, assessors, and school directors. It notes a murder charge against Eve Rhinelee, snowstorm mail disruption, a militia funding bill in the Senate, and obituary for Michael Hare, Revolutionary War soldier aged 116.
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Old Menallen
Menallen
Henry Cray
George B. Hewitt
Adam J. Walter
Eli Cover
Joan Burkholder
Abel T. Wright
Nicholas Bushey
George Group
Wm. Rex
Philip Fent
Andrew Bittinger
J. Conrad
Joan Steinower
Isaac Yount
Marriages In Frederick and Cumberland Townships
On the 19th inst by Professor Jacobs Frederick Stultz of Uns county wed Miss Cecilia Damuth of Frederick county Maryland. On the 10th inst by Rev B Keller William Plank wed Miss Elizabeth Bishop both of Cumberland township.
Obituary notices from Chambersburg and nearby towns
A string of brief notices records the deaths of several women and a man in Mountpleasant township Emmitsburg Fairfield and Chambersburg with ages ranging from 29 to 68 years The report notes their interment at local burial grounds and mentions a multi generational grave site near Marsh Creek highlighting the region's oldest burying ground.
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Sarah Snyder
Conrad Snyder
Catharine Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence
Mountpleassant Township
Emmitburg
Eugenia Arthur
Samuel Arthur
Barbara Sloover
Fairfield
Chambersburg
Clelton
Taanly
Marsh-creek
Death of Rev Daniel Gottwarth at Petersburg and Aaronsburg
The Rev Daniel Gottwarth, late pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Petersburg, died at Aaronsburg Centre County Pa aged 49 years 6 months after a long course of study and ministry. He followed a gospel calling with diligent work and maintained a devout Christian life. His ministerial brethren and congregations recall his amiable conduct and notable revival successes in the Petersburg chain and Aaronsburg areas.
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Aaronsburg
Centre County
Daniel Go'twal
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Petersburgr
Uns County
Gottwarth
Theological Seminary
Uns Place
Petersborg
Dying Admonitions and Resolutions on James Crapster A M
A ministerial obituary recalls James Crapster A M as upright and humble, praising his faith and endurance. It notes two heavenly ecstasies before death and his lifelong zeal in preaching, with Philomathesan Society resolutions condoling his loss and requesting publication in local papers.
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Philomathaan Society of
Pennsylvania College
James Crapster
A. M
Gettysburg
Lutheran Observer
OUR RIDGE Select Academy Prospectus
The prospectus invites enrollment at OUR RIDGE Select Academy noting a small boarding school of about 16 pupils. It promises thorough English Classical and Mathematical training with personal attention, moral guidance, and a broad curriculum including languages science and arts. Fees listed are £75 per term for board lodging tuition fuel and washing, with day scholars at £? per day.
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Enghieh
Haupt
Geuvehirg
Tavern License Petition in Adams County Cumberland Township
William M Gauany petitions the Court of Quarter Sessions for a license to keep a public house of entertainment for strangers and travelers at his Cumberland township premises. The petition is supported by sworn citizens affirming need, honesty, and suitable accommodations, naming local signatories and witnesses.
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Daniel Dwkee
Bag
Ais Associates
Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace
County of
Adams
ryVie Petinew
Boum M’gavuony
Old' Aland
Cumberland
Adama Reunty
William M'Gaugny
Cumbriland
Willian M'Gauany
Alee
Dau
Eid Peitinner
Robert Cobean
James Hengy
John Butt
Sweney
Peter Eline Hom
Cobean
Mark Forney
Benjamin Schriver
Jacob Long
George Culp
Conrad Floke
Joseph Mwatker Mireh
Daniel Durkee
Court of Quarter Sessions
Adams County
Danike Kuan
Franklin Township
Aid’ Township
Tiane Hockersmith
Jarnb
Mark David Newman
Joseph Bure
Giorge Rambo
Keane Rite Llenry Kussler
Culberyon Hager
John Swisher
John Mundoff
L’eace
Didama
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Germany
David
Cinzena
Gremany
Adama County
Davin
Eckert
Thomas J. Cooper
James G. Paxton
Paxton
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John L. Pitts
Prederick
Ilis
Harrisburg
Presbyterian Church
de Witt
Oakridge Select .Academy
James JH. Porter
Great Western
London
U. States
Madeira
Steam Navigation
Philadelphis U.S Gezeus
Richard Garlisle
the Files
Warrisburg
Nother
Winchman
Telegraph
Nosevlory
New County
Thomas Warren
George Swope
A.D. Buehler
Geo. Shryock
Conrad Weaver
Geo Chritzman
J. Aughinbaugh
George Geyer
H. W. Wisotskey
George Watter
Hugh Mc Craig
G. Strickhouser
The
Adams Sentinel
Eve Rhinelee
York Prison
Dargie
Certa
Lagi
Auditor General
Mafta
Michael Hare
Union Township
Erie County
Gothwald
Maxter
Hus
Barron
Philomathesn Society
A.essick
OUR Ridge Select Academy
Pennsylvania Riflemen OU
Nicholas Moritz
Freedom
Township
Princg
Zumbrunn
Tavern
LA License
Daniel Kuain
Thy Man
Tom Knight Henry Mickley
J. Eckert
M. R. Nusseay J
Martin Steffy Y
Ring Ephraim Swope
George A Shriver
Dargai
Aitama County
Penn
Ueidlersburg
Samuel Die
L. Em
Cash Store
Stevenson’s
Sugar House
N.O
Stevenson
ORNER
Wm. W. Paxton, Esq
Attorney Atlaw
Wfilo Westanaby
SQ. Aving
Sheriff's Office
Wm. M’clellan
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