Snow disrupts crops and floods Tennessee
Telegraphic dispatch from Nashville reports three inches of snow, 26 degrees at 7 AM, causing expected extensive crop damage including corn fruit and tobacco across Tennessee and Kentucky. In Harrisburg the death of Senator Penrose is announced after a Philadelphia tenure. Toledo notes A J M Ward sentenced to hang June 12 for wife murder after confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Kentucky
Toledo
J. M. ‘Ward
Sylva
Qhio
Cincinnati Election Results awaited after close vote
Cincinnati reports the city election closed on April 6 with a tight race. Officials expect a near tie and cannot declare a winner until morning. Voters across the city participated, heightening suspense over the final outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mr Appletons Valedictory and State Appointment
Washington reports Mr Appleton withdraws from the Washington Union and publishes his valedictory while noting his appointment as Assistant Secretary of State after Mr Thomas's resignation. New York dispatches fear extensive turpentine tree losses near Wilmington New Jersey with a producer losing twenty thousand trees in forest ore disaster concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Washington City
Washington Union
Vhce
Thomas
New York
Wilmington
Buchanen
Harrie
Union
Virginia Alarm Over Thayer Colonization Plot
Virginia press reacts to Eli Thayer led colonization plan offering free laborers. Richmond Enquirer doubts feasibility and warns Virginians to resist influx from Northern Yankees. Debates Thayer and New York Herald coverage, with Phillippi cited as potential clash point. North American Homestead Company seen seeking new fields.
Spain and Mexico fears of Cuba security hinder expedition
A London Times Madrid correspondent notes weak confidence in Spain risking a Cuba expedition without guarantees from France and the United States. projections warn that 10,000 to 50,000 men cannot break into the tropic strongholds while filibusters eye Cuba and Mexican aid rises after an initial blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Mexico
Nog
France
Cuba
United
Ates
Frowetlavina
Temes
Alvert
Shain
Tacaliente
Western Mail Robber Arrested by Plymouth Official
Corberly, a nineteen year old Plymouth resident, confessed to forging and multiple robberies after being linked to the Plymouth post office thefts. Authorities, including M Kinstry and Wheeler, held Corberly on charges from the massilon draft scam and other crimes. He pled guilty before U S Commissioners and was jailed on four thousand dollars bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poa
Plymath
Indiana
Massilon
Ohio
C. M. Rusgel & Co
Union Bank of Massilon
Metropolitan Bank
New York
Is. Wheeler
Plymouth
Marshall Co
A. L. Wheeler & Co
A.B. . Cass
Cleveland
Ind
M'Kinstry
Corberly
Cass
M’kinstry
Wheeler
United States Commissioners
United States Court
Cleveland Plaindealer
Kansas Question Debate Intensifies Across Missouri Democrat
The Kansas issue is not settled and hinges on the new administration. The Kansas Territory must be reorganized to restore peace and uphold popular sovereignty. Calls to dismantle corrupt institutions, resist slavery expansion, and seek presidential intervention while warning against interregional violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Democrat
Kansas
Kansan
Phaiee
North
United States
Supreme Court
Kanees
St. Louis
Calcutta
New York Appointments Draw Snowballing Critique
The Pittsburgh Journal criticizes New York selections as unusually weak with few decent men. It questions the choice of a United States Marshal and notes mixed views in the New York Day Book. The piece mentions Emanuel Hart, Angop Herrick, Isaiah Rynders, Lewis Baker, and John Hyer with Howell Cobb implicated in shaping the layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘Administration
Saya
Pittsburgh, Journal
New York
Metropolis
Tlynders
United States
Marshall
Evan
New York Day Bool
Free States
Emanuel B. Hart
Angop
Herrick
Esaiah Rynnders
Lewis Baker
Yom Hyer
Howell Cobb
Fowler
Buchanan
Colonizing Virginia plan proposed by Massachusetts company
Eli Thayer, president of a new Massachusetts corporation for colonizing waste lands of Virginia, outlines a plan in the New York Herald. The company, styled the Areae, offers to buy land in Dinwiddie, Accomack, Southampton and other Kinsea Virginia counties at three to five dollars an acre. About a quarter will be given to settlers, a quarter sold at cost, and the rest expected to fetch good rates for profit. Slaves holders are urged to take stock in the venture, with no doubt of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Eli. Thayer
New. York Herald
Thayer
Phillippi
Pryor
North American Homestead Company
Pitts. Jour
Eli . Thayer
New Massachusetts Corporation
New York Herald
Aareae, Aestead Company
Dinwiddle
Accamine
Southampton c
Kascera- Virginia
Itvean
Anzioun
Orphan’s Court
County of
Beaver
Meyeal
John Frederick
Sewic
Weil
F S . Whems
Bovahey
Aterest
Araustus Parvati
Adin
Josten HH
Wansox
Carer
Wa. K
Bopex
Gre
Perry across the Big Beaver platform endorsed by state convention
An adjourned court session notes a Perry platform across the Big Beaver at Chewtown in Lawrence county. The platform, praised for unanimity by the State Convention at Hartieburg, is printed in today’s issue. It is urged for candid perusal by opponents of the national administration and supporters of free labor and free institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Big Beaver
Chewtown
Lawrence County
Hartieburg
National’ Administration
Declines Nomination for Supreme Court Seat
The Hon Ellis Lewis declines the Democratic nomination for Judges of the Supreme Court. His friends say he seeks retirement from public life, while opponents claim he foresees defeat. The muddled state of politics may bring strife and mischief to the party. The Bank of New Castle investigations reveal loose management and a Sheriff-held cashier bail near 13000. Wealth motive suspected in a murder at Chartiers Township. Robberies along the railroad and Hall's arrest connect to stolen money. further arrests follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Lewis
Supreme Court
Packer
Lee the shooter trial and borough officers elected
Lee the person who shot at the Pension office in Washington City underwent a trial and was acquitted. An almost unanimous prophecy of prosecution proved false as the mockery of trial ceased. Election results named John Miller Burgess David Stewart Assessor David Woodruff John Breen Justices of Peace Johnston Small Joseph Vera John Norray Ephraim Jones and Wm Hurst as Council members and James Porter S R Dunlap John Dickey A Park Thos Allison Harrison Small as School Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Pension Office
Washington City
Bripcewarex
Burgess
John Miller
David Stewart
David Woodruff
John Breen
Council
Johnston Small
Joseph Vera
John Norray
Ephrai
Jones
Wm. Hurst
James
Porter
S.R Dunlap
John'8
Dickey
A. Park
Thos
Allison
Harrison Small
Unmasked Hybrid Creature Julia Pastrana Shown in Pittsburgh
A controversial display in Mazonic Hall Pittsburgh presents Julia Pastrana described as a hybrid creature with a hairy bearlike face and body. Dr Mott of New York calls her a hybrid being though possibly possessing limited learning ability. she reportedly speaks rudimentary English and Spanish. Found in a New Mexico cave she is exhibited with a bag from the past two years attracting public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz Dean
Pittsburgh
Julia Pastrana
Ouragg-Outang
Dr. Mott
New York
Beaten Path in Pittsburgh Journal Notes Local News
The Pittsburgh Journal reports Alderman Major to jail, a white woman named Mathe Thompson, and her family in Beaver County. It notes political maneuvering on liquor laws, library taxes, Willmot and Packer canvassing, and a Rhode Island Republican triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea
Pittsburgh Journal
Alderman Major
Ma the Thompson
Beaver County
Alderman
Beav er County Rep Imbrie Described in 1850s Peer Review
The Philadelphia Inquirer Morrisburg correspondent profiles Beaver County representative De Lorma Imbrie. It notes his height about five feet ten, slight build, dark hair, blue eyes, shy manners, and rare public talk. Described as retiring yet practical, he is a respected Republican with strong constituent ties and a calm, if quiet, leadership style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisburg
Philadelphia Inquirer
Imbrie
Armstrong
Beaver
Lorma Imbrie
Imbrie Taa
Ous
North Sewickey Academy Exposition Showcases Young Orators
A North Sewickey academy event drew a large audience at the adjoining church for an evening of literary and dramatic performances by pupils. Essays, orations, and dialogues by students such as Ella Rosebaugh Eliza Allen Mary By Wallace Emma L Clow and many others were praised for originality humor and eloquence. Teachers and attendees highlighted the high standards, discipline, and potential for future forensic achievement among the young participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atadenta
Samuel, Jewel
Carver C. Trout
Bestore
Farland
Charles
Rieves
Msg
Ella Rosebaugh
Vasa
Eliza Allen
Miss Mary
Wallace
Emma L. Clow
Ether
Mry Jenkins
Jas Maria Vellow
Misa C
Eample
Clow
Wallage
Abalard
Cunnidghan
W. C. Hull
Albert Dilworth
A.S Jackson
Smith
Divehman
Tsnace Teigler
J. H.C Nolighai
Joseph Boyd
Woldom
Ises
Jeanes
North Sewickly Academy praised for virtue and scholars
A letter extols North Sewickly Academy founded by Ray Henry Webber, praising his humane leadership and the capable staff, especially Mrs. B Kiddbo, as a beacon for Youth. It lauds discipline balanced with affection, promising continued growth and moral education in the region. It also notes Wood's Hair Restorative and local commerce notices for Beaver and Allegheny City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areges Droui
Ray Henry Webber
B.kiddbo
Sterling
Wwebber
Schop
Webber
Pat
North Sewickly
Mora
Beaver Beaver County Marriage Notices 1857
Correction weekly lists prices for flour corn oats and hay along with livestock and dairy rates in Pittsburgh and Beaver. A notice records the marriage of Thomas Tate to Nancy Maton of Fowlship Beaver County dated April 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Gormly Hay
Flomas Tayt
Misa
Nancy Maton
Inistry
Fowlship Beaver Co
Obscure Inlet Reference Noted at Residence
Fragmentary OCR reads a location description “Or the 6th inlet, Ta Heaver, at the Residence of Wiigsda” with names including James Wilon, aged 88 years, suggesting a partial obituary or civil notice fragment.
Administrator's Notice for John Frederick Elias Estate
Public administrator in Beaver County seeks claims against the estate of John Frederick Elias deceased. Creditors must present their claims to the administrator by a specified date and in proper form, with proofs of debt, under Pennsylvania law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frederick Elias
North
Béavar County
Dea
Lewi
Admis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Telegraphic
Penrose
Tarrisburg
Philadelyphia
Paris
Burgh
Esu
Navarre
Fleck &Cabeen
West
Keokuk
Madison
Iowa
Ab-Expo Busivens
Cuaa
H Garon
Western Mail
The
Beaver,argus
Beaver, PA
David Wilmot
Bradford County
James Veech
Fayette County
Joseph J. Lewis
Chester County
WM. Mill Ward
Philadelphia
New Caste
Wagonselley
Alehoughy
Toield
Samuel T. White
Chartiers Township
Washington County
Lig House
Pat Smith
Pittsburgh & Cleveland
Steuben O
Los Iion
Hall
Steubenville
Harrisburgh
Me Straub
Sehnykill
W. B. Stevenson
Harrisburg
Philadelphia North American
Wilmot
Biate’ i
W. Will
Ais Rewanp
Bowen
Eaq
Fremont
House
Baltimore
Senate
Gorse West
Joan Allison
New Brighton
Rhode
Tiland
Bar Mon
Upson W. Harris
Congress
Alabiia
Dief
Vermonia
Max
Jons. Newhouse
Buffalo Township
William Cannon
Fallston
Samuel Edgar
Cleveland & Mahoning
Baym Dr. Hattihes
Wheeling
North Sewickiy
Lowa
O ‘Cunningham
Dr. Sanford
Cunlaingbaitr
Carnaghan
Allegheny
Allegheny City
Beaver Market
Siig
Order of Orphans’ Court of the County
Pablic Véuday
John Wise
New Castle
Joseru
Witsux, Beaved
Aspern
N. Zharer
Harmony
W. K
Bopan
Stella
McReery
Hiladelphia
H. Childs
Wood S Sappts
Pielburah
Lear” Wats
Alante
Mana Artury
New
Country
Herghay
H. Tubbs
Mohditys
Troun
Souca County
Butternut Ridge
Seneca Co
Tubbs
Sims Dack
Apinkak
Joseph
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!