Union County Nominations and Officials List
A list of local nominations and elected or appointed officials including roles such as president judge associate judge state senate assembly sheriff register recorder clerk of courts poor house director auditor and trustees of academy with names tied to Beaver Raccoon New Brighton Washington county and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Geo. W. Lawrence
Washington
B.B. ‘Chamberlin
New Brighton
Agnew Duff
State Senate
County office abuses sparked by Beaver county Democrats condemned
The piece attacks the Democratic Board of Commissioners 1849 to 1855 for excessive and questionable expenses including large incidental costs and travel in 1852 1853. It claims Republican rule reduced misuse and accuses Democrats of mismanagement tied to railroad loans and a failed county stake in the Pittsburgh and Seventeenth Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Copperhead
Democrata
Consta
Swater
Sholés
Potter and Plants
Tuly
L. Whitesell
Pittsburg
Sholes
Potter
Ritchie
Richie
Planta
Imetio
Amothis
Pilate
Senta
Democratic Board of Commissioners
Cal. Sholés
J. C. Ritchie
W. C. Plants
Jare
Rochester
Ohio State Line
Beaver
Beaver County
Connoquenessing Creek
Sevickly Township
Cunningham Bridge
John Caugtiey
Pittsburg to Buy Seven Dollars' Worth of Paper
A fragmented political notice argues that taxpayers should demand better office records. It challenges Democrats to compare notes with Republicans, claiming current officials mismanage funds and that changes have saved money for Beaver County.
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Pittsburg
Beaver County
Unrest Advice Amid Threats in County
A Mississippi senator seeks a teaching post at a freedmen school in Froas Point as officials urge youth to stay calm and not alarmed while warning that attacks against loyal citizens may resume.
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Tbe
Yan
Gun. Atcors
United States
Mississippi
Froas Point
Courts Stand Firm in Libel Case Against Odell
The editorial defends judges for vindicating the law in a libel conviction of John H. Beighley. It argues judges acted independently, notes the sentence is mild given the offense, and stresses libel as a crime deserving punishment, urging public trust in judicial action and caution in political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
John H. Beighley
Beaver county Democratic agitprop and political sharpening
In Beaver county debates about secession and war resume as the piece accuses the Democratic Party of rallying against Lincoln, honoring the South, and opposing drafts. It critiques local political discourse, mocks opponents, and laments how family associations and gossip are weaponized for campaign gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver County
Democratic Party
Beaver
Armiek
Lincoln
Ourj
Lee
Europe on the brink as war fears rise
The piece notes that Europe faces likely war with Austria Prussia and Italy involved and warns of a continent unable to avoid conflict. It laments ineffectual efforts to avert calamity and describes war as a chronic European disease while Fenian groups denounce the President over neutrality measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Austria
Prussia
Italy
Chambersburg relief bill praised amid political clash
The article denounces Col Quay for backing the relief bill for Chambersburg fire victims despite pledges, praising lawmakers who voted for aid to the destitute. It cites Union sympathy and notes nominations in Washington County for Congress, Senate, and assembly with support for Geary and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Quay
Chambersburg
Almost Avery
Iit
Faiic Legisslature
Conanre
M'Caveland
Chamberebugg
Unionn
Washington County
Geo. W. Lawrence
Congress
Col. A. Wi. Taylor
Senate
Ewing
Day
McKennan
Wm. Mdaniel
Soba. H. Ewing
Lawrence
Political notices from Reading Gazette and county meetings
The Reading Gazette reports Clymer as the John son candidate for Governor and Pettis leading Finney in Crawford county returns. It notes Republican nominations and primary results in Westmoreland, Mercer, and surrounding counties, plus Ohio Union State Convention selections and sentiment about Memphis violence and the need for strong military governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Gazette
Berka County
Clymer
Johnson
Crawford County
S. N Pettis
D.A Finney
George W. Lawrence
Corcresa
Fohr
Lawrence
Beaver
Greeve
Washington
Westmoreland County
Joseph Buffington
John Covede
Congress
EF. A. Gallagher
Assembly
Copa
Edward J.keenan
Ongreus
Samuel Rock
Ohio Union State Convention
William Henry Smith
Hamilton County
Supreme Court
Josiah Scott
Butler
Board of Public
Works
John M. Barres
James G. Blaine
Maina
Congresas
Baler
Mor- Cer
Taehence
Ler
Centreville
Josiah M’pherrin
Jas. A. Leach
Mercer
W. C. Harbison
Harvey Pillow
Beaver County War Controversy Riles Local Patriots
Beaver County residents condemn belligerents backing a war policy, praising Union soldiers and General Geary. The piece vows loyal voters will back the Union cause, oppose treachery, and support Pennsylvania troops against Confederate sympathizers. It emphasizes patriotism, loyalty, and the defense of the Republic.
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Beaver County
Beaver
Tale County
Grant
Geary
Grior
Triea Ito
Ini
Graves
Abi
Beaver ‘County
Febela
Pennsylvania
Dave
Tlymer
Darlington Academy and Lincoln Society Exposition Recalls Education Era
The Darlington Borough revived the defunct Darlington Union School led by Principal Profit B. Rhodes with support from locals and craftsmen. The Lincoln Literary Society staged a public performance featuring orations, recitations, tableaux, comedies and music to celebrate renewed school activity and community effort.
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Argus
M. E
Thin Lanes
Lincoln Literary Society
Darlington School
Darlington
Darlington Academy
Philo. Literary Society
Aunodl
Aloine
Alma. Mater
Popo~ Daar
Darlington Union School
Y Lincoln
Darlington Reformatory Effort Highlights Community Support
A church entertainment drew a large audience whose praise led to a repeat show the next evening for Mr Sunday School funds. Performers impressed all, with the event boosting education efforts in Darlington. Mr R opened a Select School for advanced pupils to further education in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ise Heary
Daclington
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Meray
John W. Geary
Cumberland County
Uion County
Thai Railroad Subscription
Board of Commissioners of
County of
Pittabirg and
Seveldeid
H.B Anprason
Cl’k
Col. Sholes
Democratic Board of Commission
Sholea
Tar Fenians
Cuttin
Geory
Bellefonte
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Wasasuan
Congressional Committee
Memphis
Loyhusz
Darumncrox
T. Morrow
Bo- Tough
J. C. Wilson
Adm
Ellen
Margaret
Richard
James
Thomas
Patrick Maloney
New Galilee
Big Beaver Township
David Johnston, Jr
John Morrisey
Hiram Hites
John A. Frazier
Guardian
George W. Cabioos
Thomas Calhoun
Albert Calhoun
Parthenia Calhoun
Joseph Calhoun
Joseph M. Calhdun
Lata
Greene Township
Georgetown
Front
Geo. W. ‘Ebbert
William Swixton
Army of the Potomac
Army and Navy Journal
Sepp
National Publishing. CO
Minor St
Philadelphia
Bridgewater
J. M
Barbour
Hos
Allison
Fidgewater
Fepras
Dr. Surgeor
I D. Stanton
New
Brighton
Erie
Pittuburg
F. R. Myers
Cleve
Pitts
Lerestions
Ag Falien
Cleveland
Euclid Stre Hudson
Akron
Ape
Millersburg
Ravenna
Alliatice Bayard
Wellsville
Wellsville Bayard
Alliance Ravanng
Orrville
Ites
Aneed Hudson
Euclid Street
Belaire
Bridgeport
Lagrange
Steubenville
Smith’s Ferry
Pittsburgh
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Nonth
Accor
Ane
Mar Tay Ly
Smith
Berry Wellaville
Bellaire
Tuscarawas
Dayard
Phileless
F. BR. Myers
CIA
Fuirne Gotsa Wang
Bar
Pittaturg
Roches
Enonin
Massillon
Oudenvilis
Xa Mausheld
Arigi
Bucyrus
Wade
U. Sandusk
Forest
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van Wert
Wayne
Hobart
Cros
Sadia
Plymouth
Warsaw
Piercéton
Nantsville
Columbia
Fort Wayne
Delphoa
Ak Forest
Onary Sandusky
Ansfield
Udonvill
St ‘Wooster
Ts Massillon
Canton
H. Alls
Salém
Columbiana
Menese
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