Colored Men Sue in Federal Courts
A U S circuit court decision holds that a Black man can sue in federal court even if the defendant argues the plaintiff is not a citizen. Judge McLean rules slavery status not required for federal suits, defining citizen as a freeman with domicile and rights under state law. The ruling follows the era’s Dred Scott context and signals broader implications for civil rights in courts.
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Lamer
United States
Gould
U. S
McLean
Dred Scott
Chicago Journal
Beaver County Official Election Ticket Promises
Beaver July 22 1857 issue lists gubernatorial and canal commissioner candidates led by David Wilmott of Bradford and WM Millward of Philadelphia. It details local offices including sheriff register treasurer clerk of courts and coroner with a vacancy and trustees for the academy among Beaver and Brighton names.
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UNION
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Apecenby
Deloum Aimer Bhaver
George Prata
William W. Tee
Academy
M.T Kennedy
Brighton
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Striton
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Loshester
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Erie Conference opens with Bishop Scott presiding in Ravenna
The Erie A. L. E. Conference met in Ravenna Ohio with Bishop Scott of New York presiding. About one hundred fifty ministers attended as the gathering began last Wednesday.
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Erie Al.e
Ravenna
Ohio
Scott
New York
CANDIDATES OF THE TEXAS PARTIES FOR COUNTY OFFICE
The article reviews Democratic and Republican contenders for county seats. It praises some candidates for integrity and experience while critiquing others, and urges voters to weigh merits and party platforms ahead of elections. It also notes local travel and surrounding civic observations in New Castle and Butler areas.
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The Mechanicsburg Convention Movement Debate
The article urges readers to consider the Mechanicsburg convention on Friday to nominate two new candidates. It questions Republican and Democrat participation and whether supporters harmed Mr Irwin or aided opposing candidates. It warns against party betrayal and urges calm, thorough discussion before the June 29 ticket nomination.
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Endorsements for Dol Imbri e and As tor on state ticket
In a local discussion, Dr L Imbrie and G P Snow Bag receive strong backing for re election and legislative seats. The piece praises Imbrie as diligent and temperate with a solid district reputation, and notes Snow Bag as popular in his locality. It also includes a speculative remark on John Jacob Astor’s wealth and a joked line about comfort from vast fortunes.
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Nomination Dispute Mirrors Beaver County Convention
A letter to the Beaver County Republican Executive Committee questions a nomination process at a county convention held on the 29th. The author contends name withdrawal was denied and claims another candidate, rightly entitled to the office, received the nomination without consent.
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Beaver County
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Oldest bookseller Farnham killed near railroad station
Fragmentary report describes the death of Robert Farnham, an elderly bookseller and stationer, who is said to have been fatally struck near the Philadelphia and Baltimore Railroad station in Washington City. The piece also notes political figures and local surveyors in a broader context of tensions and governance.
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Washington City
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Storm Strikes Town Causing Window Breakage
A fierce storm rolled through the area on the 26th causing heavy rain and lightning. Numerous windows shattered amid the chaos as residents reported high winds and localized damage to crops nearby.
Grand Jury Returns True Bills in Election Riots and Murders
A grand jury returned true bills against four murder defendants linked to election riot violence. arrests followed substantial assaults near polling places and a series of robberies. The report cites gunfire, battery with intent to kill, and multiple related inquiries across several districts.
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Beers Restorative Claims Prompt Medical Notice
Fragmented OCR reads as a notice referencing herbal or ale remedies and claims of restorative effects. Mentions Brigiton and Mr Jane Dy, with an unclear obituary fragment noting a Mary Birginny in the 68th year of age at residence of her sons lawn Beaver i.
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