Decision Against Mrs Cunningham Surrogate rules widow claim
The Surrogate ruled Imma Augusta Cunningham not the widow of Harvey Burdell and directed letters of administration to Burdell’s next of kin. Reasons include clandestine marriage, distant location, conflicting testimony, and incomplete identification among other irregularities. Cunningham plans to appeal to the General Term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imma Augusta Cunningham
Harvey Burdell
Peron
Cunningham
Rs. Cunningham
Ber
Ponion Corsi
Supreme Court
Cashier of the Ohio Trust Camp Arrested on Banks Suit
New York dispatch reports Mr. Ludlow cashier of the Ohio Trust Company was arrested on suits brought by the Merchants Bank of Wheeling and Farmers Bank of Virginia. The incident centers on financial dealings and is being handled by state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Trust Camp
Aamion
New York
Volunteers for Nicaragua Reach Augusta and Georgia Areas
A brief notice recruits volunteers from Augusta Georgia and upper Georgia regions including Tennessee. The appeal promises a monthly stipend and a grant of 125 acres for participants who join the Nicaragua initiative.
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Nicaragua
Augusta
Upper
Georgia
Tennessee
National Emancipation Convention delegates meet
Delegates from nearly all free states and Missouri and Kansas attend the National Emancipation Convention. Rev. Mark Hopkins of Massachusetts is chosen president with a roster of vice presidents and secretaries, readings of letters supporting the cause, and discussions on emancipation and compensation, including public lands and revenue appropriation ideas.
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Clevetano
Missouri
Kansas
Mark Hopkins
D. D
Massachusetts
Ranken
Ohio
B. Williams
Monroe
Milb
J. A. Cody
Imon
Lewis
Illinois
Alferd Handy
Indiana
T B. Elliot
Denison
New York
J. B Keeler
Nott
Union College
N.8
Silliman
Yalé College
Cooley
Granville
Mass
K. Fairbanks
Vermons
Fr. Buritt
Mich
Stinson Mo
J.B. Williams
N. Y
F. Keller Ohie
J.A. Foot
D. K. Carter
Aiken
Pes. ‘Hooking
Gerrit Smith
B. Burnt
Denigan
Messrs. Burrit
Smith
O So
Cincinnati Trust Company sees grim bank news and dull markets
August 26 reports continued banking troubles at the Trust Company. Debtors settle by paying 75 cents on the dollar for checks drawn on the bank, brokers offer 50 cents on Kanaiwhb bills, directors lack NY statement, and depositors grow discouraged. Trade in flour is dull at five dollars per barrel with ample sellers.
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Cincinnati Trust Companixcrenari
Iwell
New York
Trust’ Company
Trust Co
Washington City Items on War Dispatches
Washington Curry arrives in obe dience to telegraphic dispatch. In consultation with the Secretary of War, movements in Kansas and Utah are discussed. The Atlantic cable parted 330 miles from shore on the 11th. Fleet returns to England as directors debate next steps.
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Washington City
Washington Curry
Scott
Secretary of War
Kansas
Utah
Halifax
Atlantic
England
Telegraph Company
Ae Fuudou
Violence and political clash mark Congress race in St Louis
From St Louis Aug 26 the Santa Fe mail has arrived. News is unimpor tant. The congressional contest was violent and exciting. The failed party met Col Sumner at Fort Algi BOD en route for Brent's Fort a few days earlier. Sumner attacked 400 Chey enhes, killing 9 and destroying property. Guy Robinson of Kansas has been acquitted.
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St Louis
St Lous
Santa Fe Mail-Hve
Congress
Col. Sumner
Fort ‘Alghi- Bod
Brent
Sumner
Guy. Robinson
Kansas
Minnesota Convention Conferees Adopt One Constitution Plan
St Paul Aug 31 The Conference Committee formed by Conventions to unite a single Minnesota constitution reported yesterday in their branches. A single constitution will go to the people for approval as the Conventions prepare to adjourn likely today. The report outlines plans for a unified trade report and constitutional framework.
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Minnesota
St.Paul
Atwood & Co Failure Shocks City Market
From Cincinnati August 29 the failure of Atwood & Co of New York caused a stir in business circles though no further developments on the Traat were reported. Directors are taking Kanawha notes in payment of debts and the price today rose to 70.75 cents on the dollar, matching the price of checks.
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Cincinnatii
Cincinnati
Atwood & Co
New York
Declining Nomination Shifts City Election Candidate
From Philadelphia on August 30 David Paul Brown who had been nominated by the Straight Out Americans for the Code of Common Pleas declined. The nomination goes to ex-Mayor Conred, who now holds the position and is also the Union Party candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
David Paul Brown
Jade Ct
Codeof Common Pleas
Bank and forwarder suspensions noted in brief
A terse notice reports the suspension of the Reciprocity Bank at Buffalo and the suspension of Williams Tanner & Co forwarders on August 29, with immediate effects on listed operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Tanner & Co
Official Vote of Missouri and Coffee Extract Endorsements
The Aug 29 Missouri official vote lists Stewart and Rollins with tallies 47 97 and 47 641 respectively. Francis Felix claims Holland Riders as one of the best medicines for disordered stomachs and liver issues. Dr Endwig and Dr Ehrhart praise the product, and Ballou’s Vinegar Factory manager says it helped his wife with consumptive symptoms.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Francis Felix
Holland
Ballou
Tomason
Meeting of the County Committee and church notes
A County Committee meeting is planned for Monday September 21 with all members urged to attend. The Second Quarterly Meeting of the M E Church in this place is set for next Sabbath, with services Saturday at 9 o'clock. Also reported are a fatal rail accident near the Rochester depot, a horse theft arrest near Rochester, and local musical and church repair plans including a Bridgewater Presbytery concert and a Brownsville clipper pottery note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Hela
The North Branch Canal Tax Debate and Political Strife
The text argues that the North Branch Canal and related projects have drained state revenue. It cites Auditor General reports since 1845 showing taxes paid by citizens largely interest the canal and railroad works, with little debt repayment. It criticizes politicians' evasions, notes Gen. Packer's public appearances, and comments on candidate placements and local party tactics amid debates over slavery and elections.
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Wwe
Inia
North Branch
Auditor General
The Faots Brought Out.
A fragmentary newspaper voice questions figures on expenditures and interest linked to rail projects from 1830 to 1888. It challenges claimed totals for Allegheny Portage and related works, noting omitted items like dam damages, salaries, and appraiser costs, and urges neighbors to respond promptly for the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Allegheny’ ‘Portage
Controversy Over Trans Riverian Letter Fallout
The Beaver Star writers deny arranging the so called trans riverian correspondence and accuse a rival faction of fraud. The Missouri governor race leans to Stewart amid alleged fraud claims. victory would mark a advance for the Free State Union and may influence Kentucky Delaware and possibly Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misaouni
Missouri
Free State Union
Kentucky
Delaware
Dominion
Beav er Argos Menrs Editoras Asks Scudder Answers
The Beaver Argus demands direct responses from Scudder to questions about his roles with the Vanport Council and party obligations. It accuses him of secrecy, probe into admissions for another, and critiques his spelling and teaching credibility as a trustee candidate for Beaver Academy.
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Argos Menrs Editoras
Pieraol
Scudder
Vanport Council
Artfa
Giddings
Greely
Johnson
The
Beaver Academy
Contemptible calumniator exposed in county Star rant
A lengthy letter targets a local writer and political adversary, tracing his shifts from Liberty to Free Soil to Whig and Republican loyalties. It accuses him of covertly attacking opponents, abusing rivals, and pandering to party leaders while betraying former allies, concluding with threats to expose him in Beaver near the court house.
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Beaver Argus
Messra
Western Star
Skalket
Publican
Party
Iti
Ster
Liberty Party
Gerri
Smith
Wendel Philips
James G. Birney
Abby Kelly
Wm.Loyd.Garrison
Iwe
Free Soil Party
Martin van Buran
Gen
Scott
Whig
Jocofoco
Fremont
Freedom
Banks
Ameo
James Buchanan
Stephen
Douglas
Mysteri
Divine
Squire
Office of Justice
Commonwealth
Sanday
G .Pontria
Botea
Bex
Democratic Party
Beaver
Cdtnes
Peets
M’gregor
Fragmented plea and local chatter from Brighton Pa
Clipped, garbled lines express a desire to pay respects and assist, mention a rat hole and Bobby 81 Gregor, and reference publishing a notice. The speaker asks if a subscription aids the community and mentions Brighton, Pa, with unclear context and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Gregor
Slyader
Brighton
Remonstrance on McGinnis License Sparks Local Debate
Letters from Beaver County citizens defend a remonstrance against Edward McGinnis's liquor license. The writer asserts every word of the remonstrance is true, cites McGinnis’s years as a licensed bar holder, and urges contentment with public opinion rather than harsh actions. The missive argues the town should avoid inflammatory tactics and reveal the full truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metsra’ Editorsi
Edward
lcGinnis
Franfort’ S
Beaver'Co
McGinnis
M1. H
Hanover
Beavers and Beagle Barbs Spill Across the Press
A heated letter page exchange roils the Beaver area newspaper, accusing rival correspondents of mudslinging and hypocrisy. Strong words call for silencing critics, with insults aimed at anonymous scribblers and party members alike as tensions flare.
Tiverton Bank of Providence Temporarily Enjoined
The Tiverton Bank of Providence Rhode Island has been temporarily enjoined from applying to the Bank Commissioners. The bank is owned by parties cut off from the state and holds a circulation mainly in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiverton Bank
Providence
Tiverton iBdek
Revolution in Yucatan and New Orleans in August
A fragment reports a revolution breaking out in Yucatan with widespread arms and success among traditional factions. Government troops moved from Campeachy as 15600 soldiers reportedly marched against rebel positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Yucatan
Tradtical
Campeachy
Hollister Bank Failure Prompts Citywide Concern in Buffalo
From Buffalo Aug 31 the Hollister Bank failed triggering intense excitement yet subsiding. Advertisements tout remedies by Dr Sanford s Invigorator or Liver Remedy and Holloway s Pills claim usefulness for liver complaints jaundice and female disorders with aggressive promotion across local druggists including Dr O Cunningham Beaver. The clipping mentions hair restoratives and cautions on health topics as it discusses medical products and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Hollister Bank
Thora
Yonawoh
Oliver Lee & Co
Buffalo City Bank
Sanford
O. Cunninghim
Professor Wood
Louisville
O. Cunningham
Beaver County Republican candidate seeks Poor House Director post
A rural notice states John N Bessos of New Sewickly announces his candidacy for Poor House Director in Beaver County. He pledges an honest faithful discharge if elected. Also included are agricultural and fruit jar advertisements and requests for produce and supplies for fairs and markets in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverer County
Poor House
John N Bessos
New Sewickly Toahi
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Charleton
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Kanawha County
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Fer
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Tribune
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Ayer
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National Emancipation Convention
Endwig
ARGUS
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J., Weyasid, Editors & Proprietors
Beaver, PA
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Bradford Puaiy
James ‘Veech
Cheater County
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Union Couny
DE Lorma Imbrie
George P. Shaw
Tawrince
William W. Irwin
Polaski
Register &Recorder
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William Henry
Alfred
Jasen N. Brighton
Franklin
William C. Hunter
Nathan P. Bouch
New Brighton
James Sterling
Independence
Trustees of Academy
M. T. Kennedy
N. Brighton
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Sharon
Smith Cunninghan
Abner P.lacock
Rochester
Janis Sreauxa
Direcor
William C. Hosters
Brighton Township
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Europe
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Aatin
Pittsburgh
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Beaver County
Pottery
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Jr. A. Bentwick
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Hstour
Ty Ruderce
Packer
Pomamittes
Wilmot
Questif
Idveg
Tweedledee
Tweedledum
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Eng
Beaver ‘Aurore
Hi Ie. Hea Beqa
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Enon Valley
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