Letter from Judge Wilmott on American Party policy
Judge Wilmott answers questions from the American State Council committee on native-born preference in offices, protection of American labor, ballot purity, church interference in politics, and public schools with the Bible. He asserts native-born preference, affirms protecting American interests, supports stronger election safeguards, opposes church hierarchies in elections, and backs free schools with the Bible.
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Beaver Argus We trust Weyand ticket for local government
Beaver Argus lists Monroe County and surrounding officials for Governor David Wilmott of Bradford County Supreme Judges James Weech Joseph Lewis Canal Commissioner William Millward Assembly De Lorma Imbrie George Sitaw Sheriff William W Irwin Register and Recorder Samuel Wilson Borough Clerk Alfred McCreary Commissioner Abner Morton Auditor Nathan Couch Coroner vacant Poor House Director vacancy Trustees of Academy with several named trustees Notes of Travel defer to next issue
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Samuel Morenead
Sharon
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Abner P.lacock
Rochester
Wilmot Letter Sparks Debate on Naturalization and Education
The Star publishes Jadze Wilmot’s letter arguing for naturalization reform to purify the ballot, support for free schools, and opposition to foreign paupers. it questions the Star’s stance on church influence and Bible exclusion. The note also reports Capital Stock subscriptions for a chartered institution, with operations planned by early October.
Drowning tragedy on the Tropic near Applegate Bend
The community mourns the death of John Lyvxts, engineer of the steamer Tropic, who disappeared while on watch as the ship neared Applegate Bend on the Missouri River. His body was found after two days, and a passenger meeting described him as a brave, esteemed young man of about 25.
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Debating the Main Line sale and state finances
A historical debate argues that from 1852 to 1856 the Main Line public works drained state funds despite revenue. Figures from the Auditor General are cited to show the line cost the state far more than it earned, challenging the party in power and urging scrutiny of the books.
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Be cautious of Mr Wilmot and Packets stance in politics
A verbose critique argues Mr Wilmot would dominate any challenge to Mr Packard, condemning the committee for using political maneuvering. The piece questions the motives behind delaying debate, denounces gutter tactics, and highlights looming national slave expansion issues affecting the union.
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Main Line sale sparks heated charges in state debate
The text accuses Representative Imbrie and Republicans of selling the Main Line at 87 5 million, claiming the line did not cover its expenses and that the sale worsened a state debt of over forty million. It argues the public bore the fraud through tax and bond losses and urges faithful leadership.
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Who Is Responsible for Beaver Academy’s Decline
The piece charges the Republican majority on the Beaver Academy Board of Trustees for mismanagement and inaction. It questions when the board became Republican and criticizes lack of repairs, protection of property, and steps to hire teachers. It demands specific answers to interrogatories about leadership and maintenance over the past six years.
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Beaver Argu En the Star: Main Line sale debate from 7th period
The article criticizes a 26 year statement of receipts and expenditures by Public Works of Pennsylvania asserting the Republican Legislature sold the Main Line for 7.5 million dollars. It compares 5 percent interest income to the state’s reported figures claiming a large savings and profit from the sale, totaling about 2.37 million over 26 years.
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Anti Know Nothing Letter Sparks River Side Debate
A damaged Beaver County clipping shows a North Side resident denouncing a South Side writer calling him a fraud. The piece attacks prior Republican candidacies and accuses the author of shifting allegiances, urging future writers from the South Side to speak for themselves.
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Marriage Notice Corrected About Witness Names
A correction notes that last week the witnesses were misnamed in a marriage notice. The couple were Thomas Woops and Mary Jane Moors of Fallston, not J. Davis and Harriet Moors. The piece also references wheat harvest scenes in Illinois and Wisconsin with large reaping machine activity and many workers.
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Fallston
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Navy flag officer reports China compelled to end exclusivity
Totter Iron flag officer James Armstrong from the United States ship Sure, dated Hong Kong May 23, says the English force at the station plans permanency and that 60 vessels with 783 guns are assemblying. Hospitals and transports accompany the fleet as China is pressed to open its doors.
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