Family quarrel over Public Works sale in Harrisburg press
A heated exchange between The Pennsylvanian and The Union reflects a partisan clash over the sale of Public Works Main Road. The Harrisburg Patriot and Union and others attack each other’s positions while defending editorial authority and youth versus age in the dispute.
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Philadelphia
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Harrisburg
Public Works
Uoion
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Flarrisburg
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Commonwealth
Kansas Free State Convention Adopts Topeka Platform
Unanimously chosen president leads a compact gathering in Topeka. The convention disowns the territorial government as invalid and calls for admission to the Union under Kansas's own constitution. It pledges unwavering pursuit of this path and participation in the constitutional convention elections.
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Kansas Free State
Topeka
Actinn
Kansas
Congress of the United States
Topeks
Catawas
Free State Party
Rights That a White Man Is Bound to Respect
A transcription from Dred Scott Opinion quotes Judge Taney asserting that Africans have no rights the white man is bound to respect. The passage describes Africans as inferior and fit for subjugation, justifying slavery and social separation in law and society.
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Dred Scott
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Oty
Supreme Court
Taney
Pennsylvania
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Quarrel Over Street Commissioner Sparks Police Clash
Street Department dispatches and Mayor’s police clash as Daniel D Conover asserts deputy claim while Sheriff’s officers seize the office. Police, arrests, and pending Board actions fuel a tense power struggle amid threats of further action and military readiness.
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D. Consoyer
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Conover
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Democratic Convention Passes Resolutions on Judges and Policy
The convention approves Judge Lewis and Black successors, backs the national administration, endorses presidential defense of the elective franchise in Washington, and credits William Strong and James Thopyn for Supreme Court candidacy. It backs Dred Scott views and critiques the last Legislature for public works sale, urging opposition to the Main Line sale and tax exemptions for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Settlement notice to patrons by the Argus publishers
The Argus announces a speedy settlement with patrons. One publisher will accompany County Treasurer I H Anderson on township visits to collect arrears or dues. They request patrons to pay up or provide duplicate bills. Stokes and Clarke, agents, will accept trust documents from Nebraska Minnesota territories.
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Primary Mobetings Advocate Broad Attendance
The notice urges Saturday evening as the time for holding the primary meetings. It calls on all classes to attend and provide a full and fair expression of voters' preferences among candidates. It warns against meetings run by a few and emphasizes inclusive participation to avoid complaints.
Union County Convention Set at Court House Monday
The Union County convention meets Monday at the Court House to nominate a ticket for Freedom and oppose the current National Administration. The piece notes vigorous yet hopeful canvassing, calls for harmony, and mentions local figures and forthcoming exhibitions, with various district news items and a fruit pudding recipe.
Canal Commission and Public Works Sale Debate in Allegheny Court
The Canal Commission and Pennsylvania Railroad stake are debated as counsel for Canal Commission and state Attorney General challenge a sale tied to Public Works. Commissioner Mott faces scrutiny over claims of canal profits and the impact on railroad stock, with sharp courtroom accusations of prevarication and self-contradiction.
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Pear
Pennsylvania Raailroad
Public Works
Jmittan
Board of Cena Commissioners
Witter
Commonwealth
Supréme Court
Fang
Voters to Nominate Delegates in Beaver County
Beaver County voters opposed to the current and previous national administrations will meet on Saturday June 27 1857 at 10 o clock in the boroughs and 4 o clock in the country districts to nominate two delegates from each election district. They will reconvene Monday June 29 at 8 o clock A M at the Dover House in Beste to nominate candidates for the October election and to conduct business to promote the anti administration cause. S. Cunningham Chairman Union Ex Committee May 18 1867.
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Dover Hoos
Beste
The Famine in Michigan's Border Counties
Detroit Free Press reports famine in Michigan border counties as agents distribute provisions. A letter describes icy roads hindering aid as families travel miles with heavy loads, many destitute, some without bread or meat, begging or starving awaiting harvest relief.
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Michigan
Detroit
Pontiac
Bay City
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Weather and crops lift hopes amid rail debt troubles
Weather notes a mixed harvest with strong corn and potato crops while wet conditions hinder plowing. Counties like Lawrence and Allegheny face heavy bond interest delays from railroad debt, prompting heavy taxation plans. Political debates center on Democratic State Convention outcomes and reactions to Dred Scott case.
Local Union Convention Names for June Elections
A list from Union County outlines nominees for multiple offices to be chosen at the June convention. Names include De Lorma Imbrie for Borough Sheriff and Samuel B. Wilson for Clerk, with several other candidates across boroughs and townships.
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Ubion County
DE Lorma Imbrie
Borough
Remedy for stomach and nervous head ache praised
A testimonial from a patient named Me. Red Wonda, formerly of Peace East Biringhian Pa, claims fifteen years of stomach and heart issues improved after using three bottles of a remedy. The notice also promotes fashion garments and clothing stock at Carraghans near the Post Office with affordable prices.
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Carra Ghans
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