Bank of New Castle Facing Asset Liabilities Report
The committee reports on the Bank of New Castle assets and liabilities after a board resolution on the 21st. It outlines notes discounted, cash on hand, and debts, estimating 840 000 of assets may be bad and noting 210,000 in Harlem and Wilkes stock as potential security. It urges support from stock and note holders to restore confidence and notes the former cashiers' alleged misconduct. The report is signed by David Sankey, KW Cunningham, J W Johnston, and Cyrus Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oitarag
J. N. Weetibeshia
Harlem and
Wilkeshire
Biel
Casbi
aLtpetion Inanr
Mas Bank
Fruit Frost Threatens Southern Crops and Northern Safety
The Cincinnati Price Current notes a stormy week with cold, sleet, and frost stretching across the Union. It reports frost damaging peaches and tobacco in the South while grapes and apples may endure, and forecasts varied fruit outcomes from the Ohio Valley to northern states. The Cincinnati Gazette contends fruit south of the Ohio likely destroyed though northern fruit remains uncertain. Local elections show Bellamy Storer leading with 8,857 votes over Fernso 8,521, a majority of 846.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Price Current
Jover
Union
New Orleans
Uguata
Georgia
Tennessee
Cincinnati Gazette
Ohio
Miami
Victory in St Louis Election Roars for Free Labor
The piece proclaims a sweeping 1500 to 2000 majority for the True Democracy ticket in St Louis, praising the victory as a triumph of free labor white workers. It predicts the city’s future as a free city inviting labor, capital, and commerce, and notes allied political moves in Harrisburg supporting Wilmot.
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St.Louis
Consolidated
Bricery
Rome
Gregee
America
St. Louis
Artizanayio
Baa
Capua
Mississipi
Winer
True Democracy
Nuilitiers
Aes
Faye Coos Iglory
Law and election notes from Lecompton and Lawrence report
A Kansas report notes Robinson and Deitsler to appear in Lecompton on the first Monday of May for treason trial. Census procedures paused and voting reportedly slowed at Lawrence and Lecompton with four obscure locations allotted to polling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be. Louis
Robinson
Deitsler
Lecompton
Lawrence
Lacompton
Subscriptions Update for Bridgwater Argus Readers
Subscribers in Bridgwater will now receive the Argus at the Drug Store recently occupied by Dr. H. Smith. Dr. Lexis has kindly consented to take charge of the package. David Kennedy, late Board of Commissioners member, supplies a submission on his urgent solicitation rather than a defense during the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin County
Mase
Harrisburg
Tlarrisburg
Pittsburgh Gazette
I Ways
J. Clyde
Moet
Fillmore
Joseph Cassy
John Kunkel
Nei
Baipee Water
Bridgwater
Argus
8. Smith
Lexis
David Kennedy
Board of Commissioners
Crizens
Board of Commissionera
Jin
the Argus
Board of Feminisaiinners
Eakin
Tothia
Sveral Times
Chinpari
Kakin Apipedia
Commissionera
Enkin
Kia
David
Kennedy
Ae M"donald, Jr
Alexander
Ald
Prother Oh
Court of Common Pleas of
Beaver Co
Nike
Quay
Beady
Sprint
Probable Cabinet Changes Hover Over President Buchanan
Washington reports indicate imminent shifts in President Buchanan’s Cabinet. Gen Cass may retire the State Department post, with Cobb possibly moving to it or leaving the Cabinet, while Stanton could become acting Secretary of State if Walter declines Kansas governorship. Penrose dies. funeral honors paid in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Buchanan
Caas
State Department
Mankood
Gen. C
Walter
Kansas
Hig
Inbar
Stanton
Wy Dn
Micawber
Lesa
Responses of the Press Reflect Unity in Harrisburg Nominations
The letter notes broad support across anti Administration papers for recent Harrisburg nominations and predicts a political shift against Democratic foes. It cites Supreme Court decisions and Southern influence as factors driving a possible victory for constitutional and freedomist aims. Also mentioned is the death of James Wilson, Beaver County pioneer and longtime educator, whose quiet life is recalled with respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Anti Administration
Philadelphia News
Supreme Court
Buchanan
Geary
Pennsylvania
Friends of Freedom
Violence and political shifts noted in 1857 Beaver County update
The excerpt records a Pittsburgh homicide involving William Campbell killed by James Jones, with Jones jailed awaiting murder trial. It mentions appoinments in New Castle and Cross Cut on the Erie Canal, and a Supreme Bench seat for James Armstrong after Judge Black’s resignation. It notes Republican gains in Connecticut Wisconsin Michigan and local political scramble in Batten County, plus railroad and canal commerce updates and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Armstrong
S of
Lycoming ‘County
Supreme
Black
Quebec Election Report From April 13 Disorder
Fragments describe an April 13 Quebec election scene with chaotic moments. A citizen claims a disruption near Saint Rock as military were ordered to act amid stray statements and unclear incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
St. Rock
Aepolos
Pet the Beaver Argus confronts county officers over finances
A Beaver County editorial criticizes county commissioners and auditors for handling funds and public spending. It argues the jail project and salary increases were misrepresented, urges retrenchment at home, and defends prior spending while challenging auditors’ claims.
Bombardment of Canton and Foreign Losses Reported
Historic dispatch describes Canton bombardment impact on western suburbs, warehouses, and shops. Chinese losses are estimated around 810 million in property and merchandise, with fires and distress hindering daily life while natives grow bitter toward the British and foreigners.
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Macao
Kong
Canton
Merichandize
Klesia
Torehd
Bia
Sind
Repealed and Unrepealed Slave Policy Debates in Kansas
The piece critiques claims of repeals in the Kansas territorial laws and notes that most acts remain, with only one section repealed. It cites provisions punishing abolitionist arguments and warns of further tyrannical statutes. It also reports on official praise for Woodson and approval of conduct by the Washington Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Utah Governor Offer to Major McCulloch Reported
New York April 13 Herald Washington correspondent notes the Utah governorship was offered to Major McCulloch of Texas, who declined. The Herald editorial urges supporters of Cal Fremont to unite for the upcoming presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Washington
Corres
Utah
M’culloch
Texas
Cal
Fremont
Patent bitters and hair restorative advertised in old text
An OCR fragment advertises Batthave's Land Bitters as a remedy for Headache and Debility with testimonials from Silas Liscomb and A. S. Nicholson. It also touts Wood's Hair Restorative for gray hair dandruff and hair growth, plus Sanford's Lavighrate as a cough and bowel remedy sold by Dr. Cunningham and Beaver druggists.
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Silas’ F. Liscomb
Birtiogiffin
Batrhave
Nicholson
Pittsburgh
Word
St. Louis
Wood
Daily Lowa State Gazette
geagrSeld Jy R.o
Capningham
Beaver
Sanford
C. Cunningham O
Bosver
Market Prices and Commodity Rates Summary
The notice lists 1857 price figures for rye flour buckwheat wheat corn oats beef pork butter and eggs per unit or dozen. It records rates as of April with unit costs including per bushel and per dozen values.
Prices for farm staples and staples in market listing
A fragmented market note lists per bushel prices for corn rye oats and butter per pound or per ton for hay potatoes and eggs. Bacon shoulders and hams are mentioned with a price. The text reads like a historical price panel with assorted commodity quotes.
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Bank of New Castle
John N. Wagenseiler
A . Iil
Fitch
David Sankey
KW. Cunningham
J. W. Johnston
Cyrus Clarke
Sipshor
Bellamy Storer
Nso
Storer
Mr. Denoerat
Beaver Argus
Mr. Whyard
David Wilmot
Bradford” County
James Veech
Fayette County
Joseph J. Lewis
Chester County
Philadelphia
Penrose
State Senate
Cumberland
Senate
Treasury
Sunder
Harrison
Unider
Taylor
Philselphia
Aiair
Wilkins, Taggart
Harris
P. Wag
James ‘Wilsom
Beaver County
William Campbell
James Jones
Jones
Eer Willian Newant
New Castle
Cross Cut
Erie
Connecticut
Congress
Cne
Wisconsin
Michigan
Rochester
Worras
Cleveland, & Pittsburgh
Railroad Company
Nilwaukes
Wis
Beloit Railroad
Batten County
Pittsbursch
Aravel ‘Brenton
Fort, Wayne
Ball
Strid
Brokes
Westmoreland
Shan- Don
Burke
Alleheny
Cusaidgham
Thompson
Démocratia
Suprem Court
Burrows
Uestion
Comminsion Ra
Washington Courts
Samuel’ H. “White
Reed
Pis
Hafan
China
Centre Syerrs
Battle of New London
Conn
Genesses Wall ‘Bank
Pollock
Réz
Flor
Charles Sumer
England
Bey the
Carnon
New Mexico
Beaver County Agricultral Society
Sheriff's
Cisely
Cunningham
Dred Scott
Kalamazoo Gazette
Carnaghag
Allegheny City
Bayers
Ny Y
Commeros
Woodson
Washington_ Union
Walker
Hid
Katsan
New Orlensts
Fey
Vicksburg
Sumwit
Beaver. Markt
Beavers
Court House
Said- Ag
A. Piersol
Hee County
Nes R. Wilson
Borough Tp
Beaver ‘County
Darlington
Cagnel
Jon
Rails Road Company
Toni
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