Kansas election report from the Border Ruffians convention
Leavenworth Times editor relays Kansas constitutional convention vote dynamics on June 15. Free State men largely abstained. Walker and Stringfellow factions divided supporters. In Kickapoo and Wyandotte Walkerites led, while Lawrence saw no votes and Law rence County minimal turnout. Walker rebuffed calls to submit the draft to a full popular vote.
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Border Ruffian
Kansas
Leavyenworth Times
EF Free Seitement
Leavenworth City
Teeavenworth County
Istrom
Cavenworth
Gov. Walker
Stringfellow
Congress
Wwalkerites
Kickapoo
Walker
Leavenworth
Sulugfellow
Sy ufSans
Douglass County
Lawrence
Tecutlach
Bad- Oder
Big Springs
Lane
Ttbey
Committee of National Democrats
Tioors
Free State
Chicago
Destructive Tornadoes and Severe Storms Sweep Regions
A burst of extreme weather reports tornadoes and hail storms across Canada to Georgia within ten days. Long Island and New Hartford CT see whirlwinds and watersp outs, with barns fences and crops damaged. Tempest winds uproot trees and overturn rails while massive hail injures property and alarms crews. heat spikes in the South accompany heavy rains in Spotsylvania Fredericksburg and nearby towns.
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Canada
Toeorgia
Herki
mnety-Selioncet
Uneide
Oswega
Io. Our
Long Island
Mass
Withersfield
Snd New Hartford, Ct
Wndeer
Portsmouth
Spotsylvania
Fredericksburgh
Senderaville
Marietta
N. K Jour
Com
Dead Bodies and Survivors Reach Monreal After St Lawrence Disaster
Reports say seventy survivors and multiple bodies arrived in Montreal from the St Lawrence River disaster. Coroner to convene tomorrow to oversee the case as authorities assess the tragic emigration incident involving emigrants under guard.
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Montreaat
St Lawrence
Bavel
Quebec
Gory
Sander
Guargi
St Andrews
Kansas and Nebraska tour reports and political clash notes
The article recalls a Kansas and Nebraska tour with Gov Walker and Jim Lane, reporting public reception and opposition to a pro slavery government. It notes border politics, Topeka Constitution debates, and Free State strength amid elections for the Constitutional Convention. It also covers riots in New York, fire company clashes, and grasshopper plagues in Minnesota.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Walker
Big Springs
Guyner
Mboat
Jim Lane
Free State
Ashong
Lane
Topeka
Unionisj
Pitts
Gaxelle
Ronixéox
New York
Hudson Park
Eleventh
McKinney
Sixteenth Ward
Pine
McKinney Wos
f-Frose Company
Williamsburg
Trish
Brooklyn
Mead: Weyand Editors & Proprietors Beaver Pa July 1 1857
Mead Weyand editors and proprietors publish a political slate for Beaver PA. For governor David Wilmot of Bradford County. for canal commissioner William Millward of Philadelphia. Union County ticket lists Assembly De Lorain Imbrie. Sheriff William W Irwin Rochester. Register & Recorder Samuel B Wilson Borough. Treasurer William Henry of Borough. Clerk of Courts Alfred G McCreary N Brighton. Commissioner Abner Morton Franklin. Auditor Andrew M Purdy Raccoon. Coroner Nathan P Couch New Brighton. Poor House Director Hugh Anderson Borough. Academy Trustees M Kennedy N Brighton 4 yrs. Samuel Morehead Sharon 4 yrs. Smith Cunningham Beaver 3 yrs. Abner P Lacock Rochester 2 yrs.
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Trustees of Academy
M. T. Kennedy
N. Brighton
Samuel Morehead
Sharon
Smith Cunningham
Beaver
Abner P.lacock
Rochester
H Phillis
E4smith
Tp—I
Melisain
Stenire
John ‘Roberts
Wa. B. ‘McGaffick
Wm W. Irwin
David Johnston
A Ad C. Cook
Wm. R. Trimble
Roberts
Irwin
McGaffick
Johnston
Swearingen
Trimble
Jessie “McGarick
Réorsten & Ateconpen
Samuel B. Wilson
J.B McKesrie
Treasoaen
William Heney
Black
Thompson
Morton
Cunninghare
Warnock
Cononer
Nathan P. Conch
Milton A. Bannon
Auphor
W. C. Hunter
Andrew M.’Purdy
W. TH. Brazier
P. H
Nathaniel Lindayy
Hiram Reed
John Heesson
Hugh Anderson
Secord—Lindsay
Reed
Uzason
Saddre0a
Tosqueat Harvest Report From Georgia Reveals Mixed Yields
A New York Journal of Commerce letter from Athens notes Tosqueat harvest in Georgia shows best ever quality and quantity for oats, with corn backward but healthy overall. Cotton is too injured to recover regardless of subsequent conditions.
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Georgia
New York Journal of Commerce
Athens
Argus Patrons Urged to Settle Arrears Promptly
The Argus announces urgent settlement of accounts with readers. One publisher will accompany County Treasurer Hi B Anderson during township visits to ensure swift payment. The note contrasts with other papers that demand advance payment, insisting patrons pay arrears or settle bills owed.
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Hi.b. Anderson
Enq
Tna
Injanction Refused Sale of the Main Line tal
The Supreme Court opinion delivered by Chief Justice Lewis held the Legislature had constitutional authority to authorize the sale of the Main Line tal. The court ruled the state may not bind itself by contract to impose equal taxes, making the sale to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company void in that aspect, and allowed the sale to proceed under the same terms as other bidders. The Governor’s recent announcement and political reaction are noted with reference to party rhetoric and press response.
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Soupine
Suatha Lewis
Tyas
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Oepenn Railroad
Reonsylvania Railroad
Yanid
Silebt
Ar. Thompson
Lewame Thesurchader
U.S. Supreme Court
Packer
General Assembly
Enid
Quinn
Eressier
Toads Tiun
Enale
Sreo
Lecinine
Association
Institutia
Beaver Academy Annual Exhibition Ends Amidrowdy Outburst
Beaver Academy held its annual examination and exhibi with a large audience in the Court House. Despite a late disruption by unruly behavior, the event proceeded well with Miss Sophie Carter and others earning honors in the graduating class. The fall session starts the last Monday in August with religious and Sunday School observances noted.
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Beaver “Academy
Ma. McGill
Mesa
McGill
Duff
Smith
Minses Sophis ‘Carter
Gera L M. Conn
Marg
Ewing
Lovina Gass
Josephine
Giltiato
Mollig Gilliam
Mary McCrory
Maria Scott
Mary B. Stokes
Yast
The Convention Responds to Nominations and Dissatisfaction
A county convention assembled in the city on Monday with full representation. Delegates debated the substitution of candidates and set aside some announced names, while expressing respect for the nominees and pledging cordial support despite unease. The piece ends with a call to decisive, principled action.
Beaver Machine Works Expands Engine Gear Factory Reach
In Fallston area Beaver Machine Works grows with five to six buildings housing Engine Lathes Planers and more. The firm, Mesure Chilak Mc Connell and Darraghs, employs about thirty workers and produces engines and mill gearings for Sawmills and Flour Mills. Orders from distant cities pour in as the business rapidly expands.
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Fallston
Mesure Chilak
McConnell and Darraghs
Clao
Salem
Niagara the United States steam frigate off Graver Edge
The London Times column describes the Niagara off Graver Edge ready to aid by laying submarine telegraph. The editor notes the vessel as a marvel of naval architecture, vast and beautiful, unmatched by any English ship in size.
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Cincinnati Daily Ga
Fire Hits Bernard Adams & Co in St Louis
A large blaze at Bernard Adams & Co in St Louis destroyed the drug firm’s building and stock. The fire started about nine o clock, spreading quickly. losses reach $190,000 with $155,000 insured. Fire department notes the ruinous collapse occurred twelve minutes after the first alarm.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Bernard, Adams & Co
Union Convention Nominees Named At County Gathering
Delegates from townships assembled in the court house with Capt Reed presiding and Thes McKinley as president to nominate Assembly and other county officers. Ballots elected Roberts for Assembly and Reed for Treasurer as the convention pledged support against the national administration. Also discussed Kansas statehood and voter registration figures from Topeka and Governor Walker’s comments.
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Big Beaver
Jas. VA
Anderson
Hugh Marshall
Quay
Jaimes Porter
Brigston
Chas Aie
Jesse McGaffick
Chippewa
Joba
Dariington
Jas
Mattia
James Burns
J. W. Beighty
Falleton
Geo
N. ‘Taylor
W. M. Reet
Dihos
Standish
Tuduatry
John Wilson
Richard
Wal
Citizens Question Court House Grounds Care and Use
A reader from Mesans criticizes the county for neglecting to protect beautified court grounds and street trees. He targets county commissioners for allowing public property to be misused by seminary visitors itinerant showmen and others, urging restoration and accountability. The letter also notes a Clark Street report about a man named Gray from New York holding a passport and a dated political endorsement.
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Mesans
Eptroné
Clark-street
Gray
Poughkeepric
New York
Hej
James
James Buchanan
United States
Grong Borough Youth Reported Missing
A fragment notes a 15 year old in Grong Borough described as missing on the 4th alt. authorities seek details or sightings to locate the youth.
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Grong
Dissolution of Partnership at Bridgewater Foundry
The partnership between Anderson & Jest in Bridgewater is dissolved as J J Jeudse sells his interest to J J Lehmer. Lehmer will continue the Bridgewater Foundry business manufacturing stores, hardware, and cantings, soliciting former partners' patronage.
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Bridgewater
Anderson
J.J. Jeudsen
J. J.‘ Lehmer
John
Lehmer
J.J. Ancary
Johns Lenmer
Resolution proposes amendments to the Commonwealth constitution
The document details proposed amendments to the state constitution including debt limits, sinking fund requirements, and legislative reallocation. It records Senate and House action with yeas and nays, and notes the secretary’s certification of the amendments.
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General Assembly
Commonwealth
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