Judge Wilmots Letter Accepting Nomination for Governor
Towanda April 22 1857 Judge Wilmots letter accepts the nomination for governor after a convention of the Freemen of Pennsylvania. He condemns federal actions in Kansas and argues for free labor over slavery, urging unity to preserve the Union and the rights of free white workers. He thanks the committee and promises to address domestic policy later.
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Towanpa
Pennsylvania
Kan ‘Ag
Louis the ‘Fourteenth
France
Netherlands
Duke
Alva
Philip
Spain
Kansas
Kansag
Kan
Lawles
Clort
Abe
Commonwealth
Missouri
South
Qat
Central
Europe
Ixivot
Philadelphia
North
Burdell Murder Case Verdict Acquits Eckel and Mrs U
New York May 9 The jury in the Burdell Murder case retired at 7 pm and returned within half an hour with a verdict of acquittal. Mrs Uusningham was discharged immediately and Eckel was discharged on his own recognizance.
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Burdell
New York
Uusningham
Eckel
Suffering in Texas and Bastrop bread shortage reported
New Orleans mails arrive with no major news. Galveston papers state breadstuffs are scarce and Bastrop faces high corn prices of 3 62 per bushel. Citizens meet to aid sufferers amid famine fears in nearby counties.
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Texas
Wasatvaron
New Orleans
Galveston
Bastrop
Election returns show party wins in Des Moines River helm
From Chicago Cucaso May 11 The result of the own election is officially announced Republicans have elected their candidates for Commissioner of Des Moines River navigation and Democrats the Superintendent of Public instruction by small majorities.
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Chicago
Cucaso
Reepublicans
Des Moines
Public Instauction
Defalcation at Hartroxp Bank Teller Case
Hartroxp May 11 reports a defalcation of 3000 dollars from the accounts of late teller Dond right Sedgewhich who has gone to California. The loss falls on the teller's bonds in Washington City. May 9 in Missouri Alfred R Radghan named Indian Agent for Blackseat and neighboring tribes replacing McBryan who resigns. The administration awaits reply from Major McCulloh offered Utah governorship.
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Hartroxp
Washington City
Alfred Radghan
Missouri
McBryan
Major McCulloh
Utah
Custom Department Promises Fine Garment Craftsmanship
Readers are urged to note a refined Custom Department that boasts expert cutting and bespoke work. The notice highlights exclusive fabric choices and skilled tailoring as its core value, aiming to attract discerning customers seeking luxury garments.
Hair Restorative and Liver Remedy Advertisements
The item promotes Prof Wood's Hair Restorative for graying hair with gradual color restoration and notes favorable views from users. It also references Dr Sanford's Liver Remedy with testimonials, suggesting relief from debility headaches and dyspepsia. A statement from John Forsyth credits Berhuves Holland Bitters for digestive relief after use.
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Wood
St. Louis Herald
O. Cunningham
Bdaver
Sanford
New York
Beaver
Allegheny
Patie Joun Forsyth
May 13, 1857 canal commission article by William Ward
Philadelphia writer William Ward reports on canal commissions with contemporary notes. The piece discusses infrastructure funding and regional projects affecting Pennsylvania waterways and commerce.
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WM. Mill Ward
Philadelphia
Beaver County Voters Meet To Nominate Delegates
Notice to Beaver County voters announces a June 27 1857 meeting at 1 PM in the boroughs and 2 PM in the country districts to nominate two delegates per district. Delegates convene June 29 at the Covar House Beaver to nominate candidates for October elections and conduct party business. An anti administration committee announces requirements and a one dollar fee for publication.
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Beaver County
Beaver
Covar House
Cunnengieamcohihah
Union Hs
Apprentice Wanted In News Printing House
A notice seeks a boy aged 14 to 17 with industrious habits to be taken as an apprentice at the Printing House. Applications must be made immediately at the office.
Patrons urged to settle arrears swiftly
The Argus publishers demand prompt payment from readers with outstanding accounts. H B Anderson, County Treasurer, and others will accompany efforts to settle due balances quickly, as papers require prepaid arrangements and patrons are urged to pay what is owed.
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the Argus
H. B. “Andraon
Begi
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Beaver County Bank Bill Signed by Gov Bélock
The Beaver County Bank bill was signed last week by Gov. Bélock. Officials plan to organize the institution at the earliest practicable period and aim to guard its interests with vigilance to avoid unprincipled manipulation, ensuring a safe dispenser of credit for the county.
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Bélock
Beaver County ‘Bank
Female Seminary grows in Beaver under Rev Bicker
The Female Seminary at Beaver, under Rev. Bicker, began its summer session with many students from distant areas. The institution has built two new buildings dedicated to female education and is overseen by experienced instructors. Despite poor spring weather, local crops look promising and the town’s educational prospects appear bright.
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Beaver
The
Erie
Additin
Pennsylvania
Havng
Landslides Halt Pittsburgh to Erie Rail Line Work
A series of earth and stone slides disrupted the Pittsburgh and Steubenville rail project near a hillside site about three miles below a landmark location. The largest slide covered about 100 feet of track to a depth of several feet, stopping work as crews, including many laborers, resumed shifts after the incident. The stoppage follows other less extensive slides in the same area, prompting officials to reassess progress on the Great Tunnel construction and related rebars. The report notes ongoing efforts to restore confidence and complete the line despite the disruptions.
Infant Deaths Reported in Borough Records
On the 6th inst Elizabeth Bere wife of Mr David Irons of this borough. On the 20th there were infant deaths in Bhilgowate Geonse Wasuineron, infant son of Dr B Bol and Tal Wolf, aged 3 days.
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Elza Bere
David Irons
Als
Bhilgowate
Geonse Wasuineron
Dri B Bol
Tal, Wolf
Beaver Market Prices and Miscellaneous Entries from 1857
A fragment from an 1857 Pittsburgh market page lists flour and wheat prices, plus corn oats butter eggs and potatoes per unit. It also mentions beef and pork rounds and hay per ton, with references to individuals and a bridgekeeper named Rev. Baker and others in a garbled note.
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Beaven
Piteeburgh
Willeau Cour
Licenses and property seizures listed for Beaver County
Applications for licenses to keep taverns eating houses and to sell liquor are heard. Various parcels of land in Rochester, Bridgewater, Greene, New Brighton, Fallston, and other townships are described as seized in executions for debts, with details of fronts and depths and associated properties and notices to the public.
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Bis
R. J. “Baker
Harmony Jt
John H
Camp
Rochester Buries
Charles Hardy
Freedom
Hainlap
Bridgewater
Joly Hookstown
Andew
Byping Port
Greene
Ciceré
Turner
Vesna
Edward McGinbig
Hangyeir
George Kiser
Shepler
Beavet
Michael Ft
Sewlekly
George Frank
Phillipttey
Andrew J. Cook
Darlington
Johin Stites
Rehan
John Boswell
Casper Weir
New Brighton Bor
Wm. jJohnston
Rishesborough
Grnndham Breitenstein
Economy
Thing Barton
New Brighton
Will Key
South Beaver Township
George Jerer
Rochester
Samuel Mc Farag
Eastview
Ohio
Henrys Hipple
New
Leyton Borough
KK. Boden
Det
Sam de
Ian T
Fallston
Beaves
Atey
Matthes No. Bis
Mendenhal
Thomas Horner
New Drighton
Denver
Market Street
Brash Valley
Thomas
J. Read
Beaver Academy
Gore Ant
Darragh
Hugh Sutlle
Vat Seaver Academy
Swearingen
John
David Hays
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W.denton
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Laura and
Russer
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Beaver, PA
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Speakiec
Beaver County Bank
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Pirres
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Keenan & Co
John A. Bailey & Go
Itapatation
Ate
Hartest
McKim
Norcross
Altoona
Indinary
Nat
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Gove
Freeman
Man
New Castle Innd
Mercer
Mercer J
Able
FL Clark
Newdale
Courant
Mr. Clarke
E. 8. Durbin, Esq
Venango County
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Pittsgoson & Stevpenvirte
Pittsburgh
Steubenville
Harris
Senate
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Erie ‘Canal
House of
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Franklin
Mercersburg
Franklin County
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Eee Company
Rar
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Fitteburgh
H. J. Clark
E. Pithburgh
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Christ's Church
J Kendree Reilly
Z H Coston
Trinity
Davidson D Faber i
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McKeesport
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L. G. McKown
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W. Locke
Minersville
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Grant
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Creek
Freeport
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Ligonier
Pleasant
Newton
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S Bart
Somerset
Morrow
Uniontown
Saundra
Fayetta
Joseph Horner
Brownsville
Hiram Miller
Bridgeport
W Stuart
Williams
Fayette Circuit
Saddler
Phos Stevens
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McIntyre
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Storer
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McEe
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Rostraver and
Migubeth
A ‘McCready
K Brown
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Mount Mocrise
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Washington District
C A Holmes
Wenn
J Hays
Jone
Wellsburgh
Middletown
Oolydeon
J Hollings
Georgetown
Shousetown
Temperanceville
LK i Chartiers
Jas Bracom
W Brown
Cannonsburgh
Finleyville
Blackburn
Gamble
Monongahela
Hillsborough
Bentleyville
Geo Wrauspe
Greenfield
H' Snyder
Waynesburgh
D. Rhodbs
Barnsville
J WW Baker
P.E
Barnesville
John Coi
Morristown
W. Bhiter
H W Baker
Rview
Aner
Ghenit
Stafford
Hollister
Beverly
Watters
Cambridge
Lauck
Deeps
Washington
Wong
Norwich
P Hamilton
Adamsville
Gordon
W B Watkins
Coshocton
Sinsabaurgh
New Philadelphia
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Urichsville
Hubston
Long
Wastzhester
W Devi Ipey
LN Meabe
Deersville
S P Wolf
G McKee
Cadiz
Jobin Moffit
Brady
New ‘Athens
J .M Bray
Martinsville
Jackson
South Street
Pershing
Hamline Chapel
J Cramer
Richmond
A ‘Lowtian
H Tibblespringfield
J i. Roger
JM Hicks
New Somers
Boyd
St Crissman
Wellsville
Wi Petty
Hanover
I Archibald
McK Garrett
Carrolton
Harmount
Baris
Huustan
Hamilton
Enon Valley
R Hopkins
New Lisbon
Alliance
LJ Dales
Fast Salem
AH Thomas
Cee
GD Kiepear
Pe Feerpool
D B Campbell
Greentown
AJ Lane
Seminary
S Baker
Beaver Quarterly Conference
Vo J Barker
Allegheny. College
South Common
LJ D. Knox
Beaver Female Seminary
Weber
C ‘Thorn
Pern
Bible
Sowickly
Uar
Cookman
Lemmon
Minchis
West
West-Va
K AL Long
Bulgatie, Taurey
Baker
Yamba
Beater
John L
Faves
Sheriff's Sales
Fendue
Dorouagh
Beate
Ceiokk
Wits
Seviek'y
Abraham Sunita Mitehi
Renjana
Sam
Pwagherty
Adi
Crewe
Thillipsburg
Barnet
Joba
Ferguson
Wee Toad
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