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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1857
Page
2
Desperate chase across Wyoming Valley ends when the assassin is cornered near Ringtown. McKim, wounded in the raid, is captured after resisting surrender. The pursuers fire to stop the threat and secure the reward, while authorities rush to transport the felon for trial.
The Republican State Convention will be held at Harrisburg on March 25 to nominate candidates for governor and other state officers. Delegates are apportioned by legislative representation and must reside in the district they represent. Charles Gibsons serves as chairman of the State Executive Committee.
An adjourned Republican meeting held at New Castle Hall on Feb 26 endorsed Col. John S. Pomeroy as representative to the Union State Convention and backed Gen. J. Power as district electoral delegate while urging publication of the proceedings. Also notes spring goods ads in Allegheny City and a report of a three month rheumatism cure.
Pennsylvania citizens sympathetic to slavery extension called for a state convention to elect delegates to meet in Harrisburg on March 2 to nominate candidates for Governor and Supreme Court and Canal Commissioner. The list of signers includes David Taggart and Andrew Gregg among many others.
The county reports a Tuesday March 17 gathering at Beaver Court House to appoint a delegate to a state convention and to nominate a gubernatorial candidate and supreme court judges. Also noted are spring elections, clerk of elections duties, and Democratic nominations for governor and state offices.
The article outlines expected Senate actions on free trade and tariff revision, noting iron interests and state concerns. It discusses Buchanan and Taylor era debates, Missouri and Kansas rights, and the looming fight over slavery in new states amid a November political climate.
The House adjourned at 1 o clock on Tuesday to honor Speaker Banks for his conduct in office. The resolution praised his arduous duties and was passed by a large vote despite opposition from some southern members and allies who deemed him slighted. The Speaker's speech is described as apian and touching in tone.
A political essay argues that Kansas and Nebraska borders will determine free state status. It critiques Mr Bn ebomanik s stance and predicts Supreme Court involvement over territorial self rule and the Nebraska Kansas act implications. The piece frames Northern and Southern Democratic views on slavery in new territories.
A fragment lists counts of free schools teachers and libraries, newspapers, and public institutions in Fremont and Buchanan states. It argues that more free citizens favored Fremont and more educational resources existed where he polled higher, noting large disparities in schooling and literacy figures.
A crowded meeting elected officers for the ensuing year. President Hugh A. Vice President R Potter. Secretary De. T. Irma Timbrie. Acting Secretary Scudder A. Darragh. Managers include Dr S. Cunningham, Spencer Briggs, James Darragh, Thomas Hunter, Silas Caughey, John Garrard, Rk Nelgon, J. H. Dickson, George C. Minis, Wm. Sterling, John Scott, Thomas Reed, Walton W. M. Reed, Capt. John Stodes, Ederson, H. Barclay, Robt.
Friends and patrons are invited to a donation party in the Seminary building on Tuesday March 1 at 6 o clock to raise funds to grade and ornament the grounds. Prok Ties will direct music for a concert with refreshments served after. Distinguished gentlemen from abroad may contribute.
The Beaver Argus lauds General Mijury uid The Wot for Governor and praises the Democratic ticket led by GHNE RAY JAME SIK. MOOLUEAD, highlighting their experience, prudence, and moral reform efforts while criticizing rivals and calling for unity within the party.
A scanned fragment discusses a polemic involving John Murray and a priest accused of censorship and political meddling. The writer condemns extraordinary censorship by a religious official and calls attention to a previously published article. The tone is accusatory about misuse of ecclesiastical authority.
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