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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1858
Page
2
A fragmented political exhortation extols the Everett principle of self government. The writer praises a candidate’s energy, moral character, and readiness to serve the congressional district, urging unity to redeem the district and strengthen the nation.
The State Canal Board seeks to keep power by challenging the Stile Canal sale as unconstitutional. They seek Supreme Court review aided by Buckalew and other counsel, claiming the sale violates the 1857 sinking fund provision. Expect bills to be born through costly legal battles funded by the people.
The True Vyees reports Missy Henry, a young woman in Pittsburg, was shot by Smithson, a nineteen year old who had pursued her after prior acquaintance. She remained alive Sunday night with little hope of recovery. Smithson was arrested as onlookers considered mob action.
The piece contrasts two men Mc Preson and Leeopton fraud in a heated election scene. Supporters rally with enthusiasm while despondent figures decry industrial interests and national administration. The call is for united local effort to secure victory in the county and district races.
The piece attacks Pennsylvania Democratic and Republican figures over the 1837 tariff, accusing Ohio’s Campnent and Pa’s representatives of betrayal. It laments industrial stagnation and asks where Pennsylvania’s delegation stood, urging accountability from local Democrats and inviting readers to question the paper’s coverage. It also notes a pastor appointment in Mifflin County.
The article denounces Mr Will and the extra pay scheme, accusing him of complicity and pointing to votes for a $200 extra payment. It argues the public should judge the revelation and criticizes the county official for backing the policy while in office.
The Bedford piece criticizes Mr. McPherson’s congressional speech, labeling it vulgar and misrepresentative while praising his opponent Wilbur Lailly as morally strong. The letter argues the opposing article insults McPherson and signals the election’s contentious tone.
A clash between the Armuricane and Republican parties in New York City ends without unity on national administration hostility. A child in Avio township, aged three, dies after being run over by a loaded dung wagon. NYC public schools face large student enrollments with no room for many. Substantial funds are earmarked for education but facilities are lacking. Newspapers criticize the Washington water works pipe contract awarding and question Pennsylvania politics and Buchanan’s principles amid political blame.
At the Pennsylvania College Trustees meeting honorary degrees were awarded to Rev. George Diehl of Praierick Rev. Ghiartes P. Kraut of Pittsburg Rev. A. A. Tuchman of York and Rev. B Poehl Gan jel Steck of Lancaster and A. Lynch of Proderick for the class of 1845 The Commencement exercises featured addresses by multiple faculty and students amid a large crowd and festive music by the Silver Corvet Band of Uhyyorse Lowe.
Portpano Me Serviette Morrill, Republican, is elected governor by a substantial majority. In the third district Republican French wins, keeping the delegation Republican. In Hawaii 191 towns reported Meril with a large majority. A Firemen’s Procession in Hagera town drew 8,000 to 8,000 spectators with a festive close.
The contract for a Passenger Depot Freight House and Engine House for the railroad was awarded to Messrs Warners of this place at the sand. An Indian will address one mile west of Middletown on the Bush meeting ground on October 16 and 17. Local political meetings and speeches followed including remarks by Mr McPherson and others. The piece notes government spending and local reactions to political campaigns and infrastructure projects.
Correspondence from Juvista County reports Hon. Wilson Reilly abandoned Democratic pledges after return from Washington. Voters study his record, opposing his stance against minority rule in Kansas and administration influence. Opposition rallies and skeptical sentiment fill the county court week as voters prepare October decision.
Teintzelman and Fadge King along with McCurdy and Busucex organize a group dated September 6 1258. The fragment mentions Atteet D and A Busucex as organizers with Teintzelman and Fadge King and McCurdy noted among participants or organizers.
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