Tragic Fire Capsizes Austria Steamer Loss at Sea
News dispatches recount the burning of the steamship Austria after a large smoke plume issued from the steerage. A magazine explosion followed as passengers and crew scrambled to lifeboats. Rescue efforts by the French barque Maurice saved dozens, but most perished. Survivors include wealthy Americans from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other cities, with several officers severely burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haly-Reven
Rim
Austria
Plicl
Maurice
Ernest Renaud
Matullia
Oliver Way
Walter
Fayal
Tth
Hepdimann
Hamburg
Lgt
Aropton
New York
Sra
Atlantia
Martie
The
Philadelphia
Maltimmre
Cincinnati
St. Juvuls
Europe
Aung
John Weiemann
Theodore Gurdh
D. Wachinnnu
Meinberig
Mea. Reiebarr
Baltimore
Willian
William
Washington City
Risfield
Philharmnnis Conserta
Thendora Clinbenskea
Ere Academy
Herman Thorbecks
Emilie Vegiv
Mary Herken
Anna Diaggera
St. Louis
Suchul
Political contest and accusations in 1847 pamphlet
The issu drop a heated exchange over candidates Mr Reilly and Mr McPherson with accusations of libel and perjury. The Compiler defends Mr Puunay and denounces insults while praising McPherson as a capable, honest young man. The piece also notes a planned congressional race and a damaged Atlantic cable line near two ruptures mile from lush.
A Gallows Scene and Local Notices From Kipastlia County
A scanned report describes the Friday execution of PS Turley in Kipastlia County for his wife’s murder. The account details his final speech and a grim, personal farewell to his daughter as the crowd witnessed his death by hanging. Also noted are a York Bank worker’s public misconduct and a legal proceeding involving James H. Stripping and Henry Frost, with a separate blameless anecdote about a slander case and a charitable wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turley
Kipastlia
Lin
Meeting at Lecampton tackles Reilly and Lecompton
A Monday night court house meeting in Lecampton drew about half the town’s voters as Mr Reilly defended his votes on Lecompton. Critics accused him of flip flopping while praising his opponent’s independence, arguing tariff and national policy favoring local industry.
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Kaneas
Kangay
Mr. Reilly
Washington
Mipnas
Bailly
Swilly
Olaepeech
Inconsistent claims on Tariff issue discussed in York district
The piece cites Mr. Teilly and Mr. Reilly debating tariffs and protection, noting criticisms of Democratic stances and campaigns. It questions party unity over the 1876 tariff and references Mr. Teilly and Mr. Bailly, the 187? bill, and Pennsylvania interests, ending with anticipated opposition to Henry L. Fishor in York.
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Teilly
Polk
Kane
Pennsylvania
Reilly
Dougls
Cuambersburg
Douglas
Europe
Bailly
Wilson Bailly
Qourt-hougs
Vucknoni
Extra Pay controversy swirls around Mr Will in race
The Compiler accuses Mr Will and allies of pocketing 200 extra pay while backing a law raising state legislative salaries to 700 a year. It cites journal entries, votes, and quotes about “infamous” acts as voters are urged to recall him and back opponent Donovan who opposed all extra pay. Major Musselman’s votes are also questioned as a diversion.
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McPherson
House Journal
Calhoun
Will
Senate
House
General Assembly
Jyuranl
Journal
Winn
Vauiuittve
Lle
Harrisburg
Gospéler
Judge Will
Adame County
Durnovan
Wren
Major Musselman
Trarboran
Democrats Debate Support for Mr Will in County Vote
A Democrat writes to the Sentinel arguing against supporting Mr Will. He cites Will’s past opposition to the party, alignment with Whig principles, and acceptance of an extra $200 pay, calling it unjust to long-standing Democrats and urging voters to reconsider their backing.
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Hanrm
Beause
Wilu
Will
Democratic Party
Jackson
van Buren
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Harrisburg
Wry
Lass
Vad
Democrats
Tong
Mussenwax
Becan
Gonpilen
Oy Movlings
Wiot
Wirt
Mr. Will
McPherson Gains Steam in Kyanklin County Campaign
The letter from Sept 30 1855 reports strong enthusiasm for McPherson in Kyanklin and nearby counties. It notes unprecedented political fervor to defeat Reilly, predicting McPherson’s over 400 vote lead, with many Democrats defecting to support the People’s candidate. The piece highlights growing cross-county support and anticipated momentum into October elections.
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Adami
Ciampensurie
Daditar
McPherson
Old Adamis
Befus
Lynaklia
Pennsylvania
Franklin
Lecompton
Edward McPherson
Neddy McPherson
Leedingwon
Kyanklin
Neddy
Reilly
Mr. St
Mr. Reilly
Jay
Chambersburg
Brankfin
Adams County rally reports strong McPherson support
The correspondence describes booming enthusiasm for McPherson and Col. McGlure across Adams County with large audiences in Waynesboro and adjoining towns. It highlights decorated wagons, torches, wreaths, and cheers, contrasts Democratic meetings as dull, and urges Adams County to mobilize for the October 18 election to deliver a strong pro protection vote and defeat the Lecompton and tariff opponents.
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Adams
McPherson
Vayetteville
Caledonia Tran Works
Wbeat
Tmaery Ciy
Waynesboro
Greencastle
Mercersburg
St. Thomas
Iast
Col McGlure
Chiapaigo
Clare
Hiw
Watt
Reilly
Lecompton
Washington
Branklin County
Oelber
Franklin County
Adams 40
Juniata
Pulton
Bedford
Mel
Ison
Adonis
Franklin
17Th
Pennsylvania
Tecompton
Buchania
Prinklin
Neddy McPherson
Adams County
McPherson Gains Momentum in Franklin County Race
Intelligence from Franklin County signals cheering support for McPherson as speeches sway masses toward India Support. Reilly loses ground. Adams urged to back the candidate. Voters advised to go to the polls next week to support McPherson and oppose the administration’s borrowing and protection policies.
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Franklin County
McPherson
India
Reilly
Chambersburg
Peeta
Adams
Lacompton
McPhernou
Pepe Ple's Meeting Draws Packed House at Chambersburg
A large audience filled Chambersburg Court House on Saturday evening the 25th for a Pepe Ple's Meeting. Judge D. L. Block presided while Mr. McPherson spoke over an hour, delivering pointed, eloquent arguments to broad approval. McWherson, praised as a reformer, gains many supporters for Ep. NePusasox as the People's Representative of the Seventeenth District.
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Chambersburg
Pepe Ple
Cours
Tony
Guart Hall
L. Block
McPherson
Apprause
McWherson
Muza
NePusasox
Tremendous Rally at Fayetteville Attacks on Reform Debated
A large Fayetteville gathering opposed Frea Frade ad hecomptonism drew crowds with torches and a Fayetteville Band. John Downey chaired the meeting with leaders McPherson and Buchanan discussed protection for American labor, Kansas policy, and federal spending. McPherson critiqued rival Reilly and praised fiscal documents, while Col. McClure and Eyster spoke to a packed crowd. Grailer's flour mill near Richmond burned in a Green Tuesday fire the prior morning, causing $25,200 in losses.
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Fayetteville
Vayettesilly
Brown
Wiwan Wissera
Caledovia
Epuca
Wayerwinke
McPherson
Kansas
Cpaerson
Reruyr
Congresa
Buchanan
Democrata
Reilly
Gona
Washington
Owvin
Lecompton
Mr. Reilly
Gugarabyy
Pierce
Col. McClure
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People’s State Ticket
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OLN
DE Red
Phiteteliia
Witt B. Pazer
Fryetia
People’s County
Congress
Edward Wipherson
Assembly
Rivaed Durborar
James Davis
Samuel Metzger
Samuel Herbst
Jgily Brinkerhoff
DR. FJ
Bender
Wiumar
Paniay
Pointy
Juab
Theilly
Mr. Pumtay
Norice
Pender
Wilson Reilly
Courosa
MefLerson
Joh M. Read
George M. Dills
Tun Pilar
Read
George M
Dallas
Duho M. Thad
Pth
Tle
Geyeral
Lush
Ala Bud Point
Willian Brodie
Anany
Daria
Henry Frost
Jayna
Douglea
Stuu
Lecompros
Henry L. Pishor
York
Wil
Businoss
Tudge Nill
Nit
Pold
Rvhan
Adam
Sentinel
BEX
M'Pherson
Reyunr
Tariffaun
Bercy
McPartson
Dv Stent Mets
Bernry
Agpos
Grailer
Richmond
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