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Newspaper

Beaver County Argus

Location

Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1857

Page

2

Republican State Convention to nominate State officers

The Republican State Convention will be held at Harrisburg on Wednesday March 25. Districts will elect delegates equal to their representation in the Legislature, and no substitution by nonresidents will be allowed. Charles Gibsons serves as chairman for the State Executive Committee.

Haréonburg Harles Gibsons Nemod Hanned Hapnen Dee Prince of Charlatans Jon Stiall

Political Delegates Sought for Harrisburg Convention

Citizens opposed to extending slavery and aligned with the Cincinnati platform are urged to elect delegates and a member of the Senate and House to the convention in Harrisburg on March 24 at 12 o clock to nominate candidates for Governor, Supreme Court Judge, and Canal Commissioner for the October election.

Peninslvania Cincinnati Senate House, of Representatives House of Lp Harrisburg Lof Supreme Court Taggart Harrig J Lewis Lorma‘l Mbrie Sen Vickers W. Warner Sahin Crawford Tf. Peters Nicholas ‘Voeghtly James Penrose John Purcell James M. Nellers Pha Witherow Unes Peprom Thorn David Mumma Astrisburg Eee

Court Proceedings Reveal Indictments and Guilty Pleas

Grand Jury examined thirty eight indictments with forty two bills disposed. William Cripps guilty of adultery. Joseph McCabe Power Reynolds and others face rioting assault and battery indictments with various pleas and fines. George Reynolds and others pled guilty to liquor offenses with jail terms and fines. Contested cases linger with continued indictments for disturbing a religious meeting and impaired licenses.

Maren Txex William Cripps

State Board of Revenue notes 1857 Beaver and neighbor county valuations

The document lists 1857 property valuations for Beaver and adjacent counties under three mill and one two percent tax categories, including totals for property and watches. It cites reductions proposed in state taxation and outlines accuracy caveats about a misreported arrest of McKim and subsequent updates from Luzerne and Lycoming counties.

Revenue Board Allegheny Luzerne Schuylkill Fayette Cambria Clarion Fulton Forest Monroe Sullivan Wayne Westmoreland Wyoming Beaver County Pennsylvania Board of Revenue Commissia Beaver Lawrence Taxion Mercer Washington

Indictments and Sentences from Local Court Sessions

A report lists numerous cases from the Court of Common Pleas including tippling house violations, liquor sales to minors, adultery and fornication prosecutions, disorderly conduct, and nuisance with verdicts of guilty or continued, and various fines and costs. Notable entries include George Frank found guilty of furnishing liquor to intoxicated persons and minors, and multiple defendants pleads guilty with fines ranging from 10 to 20 dollars plus costs.

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Controversy over Dr Chaniler’s Second Article Sparks Debate

A fiery letter column in The Bearer Argus argues against professional bickering and quackery while defending the author’s rights and religious beliefs. The writer condemns personal attacks, censorship, and alleged misrepresentation around Dr Chaniler and T. J. Chandler, urging restraint amid ongoing controversy.

Controversy Over Dr Murray Allegations and Courtroom Claims

In a heated exchange the author accuses Dr Murray of plagiarism and malpractice while defending his own ministerial and medical reputation. The piece details a public clash over surgical claims, dental treatment, alleged charlatanry, and community reaction amid accusations of deception and moral scrutiny.

Donation Party at Seminary Aims to Raise Groundwork

A donation party is planned at the Beaver M. E Seminary building on Tuesday March 24 at 6 PM to secure grading and ornamentation of the seminary grounds. The event features a concert directed by Prof. onbu t and refreshments with potential addresses from distinguished guests. all donations should be money.

Onbu T Abron Bai Io Mdar

Beaver County Agricultural Society Meeting and Elections

The Beaver County Agricultural Society held a meeting at the Court House on Monday March 9 with the president in the chair. The treasurer J C Wilson reported receipts of 542 and 1487 6 7 from fair proceeds licenses and a Beaver County warrant. The managers praised the year’s prosperity and the fair’s success noting higher entries and larger stock exhibitions. The board discussed land purchases, proposed fencing, and building needs, seeking public support to secure land for future grounds. Officers and managers were elected including Hugh Andersen as President and Joseph H Wilton as Treasurer. The meeting adjourned after orders to publish proceedings.

Ithe Reas Agriculturs Boeiery Sonar Eeting J.C. Wilson Fara J. Ailigon Beaver County Bebb Greand Coll Treasury Rhe Atorgy Ada M. Reed Mark Hugh Andersen Richey Eakin Rob’ H. Barclay Rob’t Potter de Lorma ‘Imrié Beetetary—Beudder N. Darragh Joseph H.wilton Sager Cunningham Jas Spenter Brigge Silas Caughey George C. Minis Robt Terling Jon. H.) Dickman Jard Jobo ‘Brodes Sm. Lious Jobo Miles Gol David aeunlaPy Sears St Harrisburgh Ego Hy Anderios D. Minis, Jr Extetso Nan Agers

Mexican treaties and revolutions prompt unrest report

A garbled international dispatch notes tensions in Mexico over treaty enforcement, peasant uprisings, and a pending revolution. It mentions General Moren and Gen Garcia, Tampico deliveries, and U.S. reactions, with scattered references to Kansas governorship and pepsia remedies in an odd, fragmentary narrative.

Baltimore Dixenter Tampico

Beverages and Commodities Mentioned in Market Fragment

Fragmentary OCR lists prices for flour rye wheat corn oats and other staples with unclear units and typos. Mentions Mark Beaver Bey Ave March ib Cos recter and various per bushel or per dozen values.

Beaver Mark Bey March Ib

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