Gettysburg Young Men's Association urged to enroll locals
A public appeal calls Gettysburg citizens to join the Young Men's Christian Association. The article praises similar societies in York, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, and Boston, notes a revision committee and upcoming winter lectures, and invites members or prospective officers to connect with the organization. It also recounts Kent County disorder over a recent tampering incident and a protective intervention by authorities.
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Haines
Columna
Gettyshare
Hiis
Hopad
York
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Boston
Freidrick, &c
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Gettysburg
Oibiaon
Young Men's Christian Association Appeal and Notes
An invitation to support the Young Men's Christian Association appears in today’s issue. Public lectures last winter were a real pleasure and profit, and members are urged to cooperate. No adjourned Kerr Hall meeting will be held Thursday at 6 o'clock to receive the constitutional revival report. punctual attendance is requested. Those wishing to join may hand notes to any member.
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Santine
Young Men's Christian Association
Assacriton
Kerr Hall
Carlisle Street
Goglock
Political fray and local offices urged in Harrisburg era
Tallying party politics and candidate hopes across York and Franklin counties. Calls for Col McCaung as Speakership candidate, Thomas KE as State Treasurer, and Wat oue old friend for State Treasurer. References to independent press shifts, Canal Commissioner race, and a warning to unite for future success. Also notes railroad accident near Newville injuring a couple, and a highway robbery report in Frederick.
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Cootwan
York
Harrisburz
Hew Court house reaches near completion in Hew York
Friday last the new court house saw its final nail driven amid an impromptu street celebration. Spectators cheered as hod carriers sang and paraded around the scaffold, then moved to the old court house with more songs and cheers. The favorable fall weather aided rapid progress and the masonry neared roofing before winter. Mr. Tuknen, noted for calm efficiency, oversaw work and a solid, workmanlike structure that will stand as a credit to the town and to him.
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Hodmien
Jlg
Tuknen
The Railroad Advances Toward Gettysburg Area
The track-lovers reached Henne two miles from Gettysburg and near our town as work on the railroad facilities progresses rapidly. Buildings including the engine house freight depot and passenger depot rise, while warehouses and stores change hands. property sales and land transactions reflect a booming area with several notable deeds and new developments underway. A missing Harrisburg man sparks caution amid rumors of kidnapping rings, and political moves include Whig organization in Boston with a state committee planned. From Mexico Forsyth sails home on the Plymouth war sloop amid fragmenting news and expected battles.
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Henne
Gettysburg
Stextel
Sheads, Duehler, & Co
Haight
Pissenger
Stmet
Spectacular Pennayle Victory Celebration and Parade
A massive Friday night demonstration in Gettysburg honors the Peoples Party triumph. crowds from Abbottstown Fairfield Cashtown Mummasburg Bendersville Oxford Hunterstown joined a long parade escorted by officials. Bands played cannons boomed and revelry filled the Square as Edward McPherson spoke amid fireworks.
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Ray
Eagle State
Stara
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Middle
York
the Square
Carlisle
Reburn
Bannery
Lecompton Policy Critics Endorsement by Trailing Patriots
A harsh critique targets Tenemphye Uat Uongresenten and several others for supporting the Lecompton policy. The piece laments their political opportunism while praising idealists who act from principle, predicting demagogues will someday reap a similar bitter reward for expedient choices.
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Uongresenten
M. Pulltly
Owen “Toa
D. Gian cLeh
Orbee-Awivien
Ginteiet
Jamoa L. Gillin Thess
Lecompton
Conaple Bint
Benomi
Negara
Protection to American Industry Debate inPennsylvania Tariff Vote
The Morrisburg Telegraph reviews the tariff issue as a decisive Pennsylvania verdict in favor of protection of American industry. It argues the public supports direct protection to home industry, opposes free trade, and notes France Belgium Sweden and Spain show higher exports under protection. A New Orleans Bulletin note and a New York steamship shipload of specie are mentioned amid broader political commentary.
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Grand Jury Names from Straban to Mountjoy Districts
A grand jury list spans multiple townships such as Straban Cumberland Mountjoy and Reading with names including John Wortz Henry Spalding and Jacob Plank. A later note describes a Tuesday Bendersville grand celebration with torch procession and speeches by McClellan McPherson and Buehler praising the election triumph and promising a larger fall majority.
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D. A. Buehler
Maras
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