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Newspaper

Beaver County Argus

Location

Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1857

Page

2

American Party in the South Faces Collapse and Reorganization

The Pittsburg Journal argues the American party in the South has collapsed like the Whigs. It criticizes its pro slavery stance and calls for disbanding and re organizing on a free labor anti slavery platform to unite against Democratic rule. It cites Missouri as a model of unity with the free labor wing winning a clear victory.

South Whig Party Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Alabama Texas John 3. Botts Kednoeth Rayner John Bell Missouri The Beaver Argus Mesgers Barrons Thees Mr. Grim Grim Selwickley Phillip Scudder Picraol Piersol Vanport Council Fillmore Mr. Fillmore Democrats Scudder Bob McGregor Robert Inquirer

Democratic Daguerreotype on Wisconsin Party Decline

The Democratic Daguerreotype criticizes Wisconsin's Democratic Party as weakened and corrupted by internal strife and scandals. It likens the party to a hollow, starved creature, worn by a century of misdeeds and tainted leadership, unable to rally vitality or unity.

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Missouri Governor Race Fraud Suspicions Rise In St Louis Gazette

The St Louis Gazette reports concerns over election fraud tied to James S. Rollins in Missouri. Citizens fear tampering with official returns after Buchanan’s win and cite conflicting roll totals from 1893 columns and Jefferson City dispatches.

Buchanan Pennsylvania Missouri St. Louis James S. Rolling House of Representatives Newland Stewart Rollins Jefferson City

Goodwood Races and the American Horses

The article defends the Goodwood Race management after American horses were beaten by British and Gallic runners. It argues the Americans were fairly treated, acknowledges the loss, dispels rumors of foul play, and calls for better luck next time. It mentions Lord Palmerston and other British figures in a heated, accusatory tone.

Gland New York Herald Lord Palmerston Pryor Pryoréss Lord Napier Lord Althorp Jobe George Hervey Earl of Listowel

Burdell murder mystery clear by Boston correspondent

A Boston correspondent claims authorities possess evidence that will resolve the Burdell case. He details the crime night from 6 PM dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel to 11 PM entry at 31 Bond Street, asserting the doctor was murdered on entry and moved to exit by back way. The theory: the killer posed as Burdell at the marriage, then hid in the house and killed him, taking his clock and exit.

New York Boston Journal Burdell Serven Bond Street No. 81 Adama Howard Botel Broadway Maidér Lane Lamb Farley Sophia David Brooklyn

Receipts and Expenditures on Main Line Exposed by Canal Board

The article critiques the Canal Commissioners and Gen. Cartért for suppressing or misclassifying Main Line expenditures in their annual report. It accuses the Democratic Board of manipulating accounts to hide costs and shift charges, while noting disputed figures and a political motive. It also mentions a nearby election, party tensions, and calls for accountability.

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Neighbors urged to show stand on Wilmot letter clash

The note urges a neighbor to publicly declare views on native born officials, naturalization laws, church interference, free schools, and other policy stances linked to the Wilmot letter. Also reports McCullough Tough’s canal project death, Beaver Hay-vcales dividend, cabinet deaths, and a cow killed by a locomotive near the Baihead Bridge.

Wilmot Igene Teaders Baihead Bridge

Fragmented letter from J G Briss defends charges

A damaged letter from J G Briss addresses accusations and defense of authorial stance. He rejects being a miserably creature and denies Know Nothing affiliation. He expresses willingness to confront his assailant and condemns the critics’ harsh charges as equally true or false.

Tam J. G. Briss

Judge Withagt's Appointments Across Western Pennsylvania

State Committee appoints Judge Witator to address citizens across multiple towns including Washington Pittsburgh and Erie in late August and early September. Dispatch urges attendance and circulation of notices. includes promotional blurbs for Sanford's Invigorator and Peters Wool's Restorative with medical claims and local dealer listings.

State’ Committee David Witator Pennsylvania Altoona Allegheny Jay I Killandag Clarion Franklin Mepevile Waterford Erie Beaver New Castle Mercer Butler Allegheny County Phila

Anti Know Nothing Article Authorship Denied

A reader from the South side of the river claims they did not write the communication appearing in the Star signed An Anti Know Nothing. The note defends the candidate for District Attorney and disputes authorship of the article in the Beaver Argus.

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Dissatisfaction in Ohio Democrats as Split Looms

Reports from Ohio indicate rifts in the Democratic ranks with many officals potentially shifting to Republicans. Ohio Supreme Court judges Caldwell Corwin and Warden denounce proceedings sparking party defections, while Dubuque and other counties show mixed returns.

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Marriage notices for 1857 Beaver County and Chicago couples

By Rev. It. Murray August 12 1857 notes a ceremony for John Wolf and Margaret Miller at Beaver Pa. A second record dated July 29 by Rev L B Mason records Daniel Adam and Emma H Saugheer of Chicago.

It. Murray Ohn N Wolf Margaret Miller Beaver Cc. Pa L. B. Mason Adam Emma H., Saugheer B. I Walker Chicago

Unclear archival names and fragmented listings

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered names and terms like Meyer Hanover, Hanaver Brennéx, John Parks Matthew Elder, James Fombell, Charles J. Taylor, Laurimore, and Beacom. No complete events or coherent notice emerges from the legible fragments.

Meyer Hanover Hanaver & Brennéx John Parks - Matthew , Elder Elder James Fombell Charles J. Taylor Abraham Laurimore

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