Free State Delegates Convene in Kansas Mass Meeting
Kansas Free State men met at Grasshopper Falls and Quindaro on August 29 to organize for the October election. Delegates voted to support the Topeka Constitution, elect Gen J H Lane as delegate to Congress, and urge revision of the contested apportionment amid calls to protect ballots and resist Missouri-imposed laws. Governor Robinson backed Free State gains while Gov Walker pledge guided the plan.
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Quindaro
Dr. Davis
Daniel Foster
R. G
Eliot Das Hoh
Miller
E.G. Ross
Topeka
al Ee
Mariay de Cygnes
Maria Des Cygnes
Kaw River
J. H. Lane
Mayde
Robinson
Gen. Lane
Judge Smith
James Redpath
Conway
Wm. Phillips
Daniel
Territorial
Kansas
Walker
Missouri
Kan‘sas
Polic Area
Kaneas
Ge . H. Miles Moore
Committee On
W. ¥. Roberts
Wyindot
Hed. ‘Adams
Leavenworth
George W. Smith
Lawrence
A. D. Hickiardsaui
Quibdaro
G. Ross
J. M. Walden
G. J. Hi Lano
Magetit
Partt
Xarcus
J. . Parrott
Congress
Fragmentary political snapshot shows shifting party loyalties
A partial transcription hints at a discussion of acts and policies, a party with limited gains, and a stance favoring those harmed and outraged. The fragment references democracy, names, and distant dispute without full context.
Turmoil Across Regions Reports From Tunis To India
Intelligence from Tunis cites anti Jewish and Christian disturbances with several deaths and repression measures. News from Calcutta and Lucknow describes the Bengal mutiny, Havelock’s pursuit of rebels, and the death of Sir Henry Lawrence amid troops disarming in Agra and Indore.
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Tunis
Finsal
England
Vogel
Corporal Maguire
Royal Engineers
Schomyl
Isham
Teheran
Foreign Office
Paris
Bengal
Persia
Trieste
Murray
Alexandera
Suez
Calcutta
Madras
Galle
Aden
Delhi
Barhaerd
Bombay Times
Cawoporo
Simach
Himalaya
China
Havelock
Allaba
Bad
Cawnpore
Nena Sahib
Bhittoor
Henry Lawrence
Lucknow
Gwalior
Gorman’s rough assault at Constitutional Convention discussed
A report from the Constitutional Convention describes aspirant Es-Gov Gorman of Sengtona as startlingly violent toward Mr. Wilson of Wingna. The account likens his actions to a slugging attack, followed by a beg for no retaliation and a rapid retreat, with the Tribune noting political ambitions.
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Sengtona
Es-Gov. Gorman
Wilson
Wingna
Tman
Brooks
Tribune
U.S. Senate
Minnesota Democracy
Gorman
Pires
Difficulties in Costa Rica Engage Washington Visit
Washington reports state Navy Department received dispatches from Capt Thatcher after a Costa Rica Capitol visit. He met General Mora, ex commander in Nicaragua, about detentions of Central American citizens on Lake Nicaragua and San Juan steamers by Costa Rican authorities. Mora denies detentions and says engineers on these steamers were paid by Costa Rica and not held by force.
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Washington City
Navy Department
Thatcher
Costa Rica
Mora
Nicaragua
San Juan
Mors
Roy
William Carey Jones
Costa
Ries
Goldabaz
New Granada
Remarkable Bun of ed Tuck A-down-town merchant
A down town merchant received a 3000 draft from a correspondent after the Obisodjifo and Trust Company closed its doors. The broker’s failure prompted telegraphing, and a second draft on Atwond& ey Just as that firm suspended. The piece notes Nervous and Rheumatic sections and praises Berhava’s remedy amid changing weather.
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Obisdjifo and Trust Company
Fain
Dayne
N. Y
EU Fk
Staats
Election results spark long Missouri political shift
The report celebrates a Democratic victory in Missouri with gains in the governor's race and several congressional districts. It argues the win reflects broad support amid party discipline and immigration debates, noting three districts won by large margins and a close fight in others.
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St. Lois
Maj Rollins
Missouri
Andell
Fao Bar Aleen
Indian Hostilities in Texas Reported Across Posts
Washington dispatches note Indian harassment near San Antonio and Fort Clark with pursuit by Capt Whiting and Captain Popes party arriving safely. Clashes near Fort Lancaster defeated mounted raiders. A sergeant of the 8th infantry killed. Island Galveston reports thousand cattle dead. Constitutional Convention debated. Henderson may bow out, Matt Ward tipped for U S Senate to replace the late Rusk.
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Washington City
Southern Mail
Texas
San Antonio
Whiting
Scond Cavalry
San Diego
Pope
Fort Clark
Trial of Ahagu Gardener in Plymouth Court
The trial for the murder of Helen James Gardner continued in the Supreme Judicial Court at Plymouth. Anica Bostox described the events as she defended her innocence. the jury failed to reach a verdict with five for acquittal and seven for conviction. The prisoner remains in custody awaiting remand as discussions unfolded. Wisconsin Republican Convention notes term and nominees were reported from Chicago dated Sept 4.
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Marien
Anica Bostox
Ahagu
Helen -James Gardner
Hingham
Supreme Siudicial
Brokers throw out Niagara City and Datby banks bills
Rumor says brokers rejected bills of Niagara City Bank and Datby Bank of Vermont. Daniel, cashier of Niagara Bank, reportedly robbed en route of 85 dollars from a package of 89. Niver & Co bank suspended while others stay strong amid no excitement in Buffalo.
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New York
Niagara City’ Bank
Datby Bank of
Vermont
Arpany
Daniel
Niagara Biok
Buffalo
Niver & Co's
Anks
Destructive fire ravages mills and dwellings in several towns
A large conflagration destroyed a paper mill and several fine dwellings. The blaze affected multiple financial institutions and mills in towns including Exeter and Tiverton, with reports of extensive property loss and debris. Medical claims promote a healing ointment, urging relief from various skin conditions.
Hear Him Next Monday At Beaver County Rally
Beaver County voters are urged to attend a gathering next Monday at the Court House to hear the Hon. David IDMOT speak on Freedanky Free Labor and Free Institutions. The notice addresses reception by opponents and the broader county audience amid local editorial disputes and community events.
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Beaver County
David
Idmot
Court House
the Argus Partep
Cot Ri
Pennsylvania
Sonny
Beaver County Officials List and County Committee Meeting
A late 19th century item names county officials in Beaver County including Joseph J. Lewis of Chester and George P. Shaw with a roster of auditors coroners and trustees. It notes a county committee meeting to be held on September 21st and urges full attendance by members.
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Bkonday
Contested Expenditures On Main Line Up To 1853 Debate
Local exchange rails at issue over sums claimed as expenditures and interest on the Allegheny Portage Road and related lines up to 1853. The Argus questions figures cited, asserting higher costs for damages, repairs, and interest, urging publication of the full accounts and demanding clearer accounting from the Canal Commissioners and damager boards.
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Abovd
Iid
Ion
Juiata
Huntington
Allegheny
Portage Road
Argus
Linesto
The Prospect Our Duty
Opinion from Borie and others urges unity against the Democratic push in the state. They argue West and East factions must unite to prevent Wilmer’s triumph and resist pro slavery aims. Citizens are urged to work diligently, drop local quarrels, and present a united Freemen front.
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Borie
Wilmer
Fillmore
Mike
Beaver Argus Riding Ring Round Trip Question
The Beaver Argus presents a puzzle about three riders A B and C starting at the same point and traveling same direction around a circular track of over half a mile. A completes one lap while B takes 1 hour and C takes 13 hours. When will all three meet again at the start and how many laps does each complete by then.
Failures hit New York dealers as several suspend
More failures in New York report that Turtle Cutting and Co D Healy and Bates Griffin and Liver Brey flour and produce dealers have suspended operations.
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New York
Turtle, Cutting & Co
D. Healy
Bates, Griffin & Liver
Brey Flour and Produce
Clothing house Saroni Goddheim suspends with heavy liabilities
In Boston on September 7 Saroni Goddheim, an extensive clothing house, has suspended operations. The firm reports liabilities exceeding half a million dollars.
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Boston
Saroni Goddheim
Pennsylvania Chief Magistrate and Public Opinion
The piece questions the Peoples' desire for a decisive leader over a puppet automaton in Pennsylvania politics and debates nerve and backbone in governorship. It contrasts such debate with reports of destructive fires in New Orleans causing about thirty thousand dollars in losses across two establishments on Magazine Street and St. Charles Street with high insurance coverage.
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Pennsylvania
New. ‘Orleans
New Caneans
Messrs. Maroney & Bros
Magazine Street
St. Charles Street
Flora Temple wins Elmyra Fair race in three heats
At the Elmyra Fair grounds Flora Temple defeated Lancet and Red Bird in a three heat race to complete the event. Fastest first heat time 2 minutes 54 seconds, second heat 2 minutes 27 seconds, and third heat 2 minutes 23 seconds. Also mentions medicine ads for Sanford's Liver Remedy and Wood Hair Restorative. Dr. Cunningham sells both in Beaver and other druggists.
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Elmyra
Baypay N
Flora Temple
Lancet
Bird
Geernd
Sanford
O. Conningham
Beaver
Death of William McMins ts veteran of War of 1819
William McMins ts, a veteran of the War of 1819 and long resident of Beaver county, died on the sixth inst in North Bridgewater Maine aged 77 or 78.
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North Bridgewater
Wintiam McMins Ts
Longa
Beaver County
School teachers urged to attend Beaver County exam
Public notice calls teachers to be present at the Tower School House in Beaver on September 19 for examinations. Also advertised are positions for a principal mate teacher and two female assistants, with October examinations to be conducted by Superintendent Avery.
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Beaver
R. N. Swery
Ito
Sears
Avery
Marquis
Warranted corn sheller exhibited for sale in Pittsburgh
Advertisement notes a corn shelling machine on display at No 65 Fifth Street Pittsburgh claiming to shell 20 bushels per hour. The device is praised as an invention that blends usefulness with durability and invites farmers mechanics and capitalists to trial or purchase via agents in Golden Rept.0 1857.
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Association of
Fifth Street
Pittsburgh
Tricultural notice on fair grounds proposals
A garbled notice announces proposals for a fair and keepers of a coco roon at Beaver County Agricultural Society grounds during a Fat continuance. J Gp Welbon sec. The text is heavily corrupted and difficult to read.
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Beaver County Agricultural Society
Electors Appointed for Commonwealth Mayoral Election
A list in Central Assembly of the Commonwealth sets election districts and polling places across Beaver, Lawrence, and surrounding townships for the upcoming gubernatorial and legislative contests. Voters in multiple townships will select Governor, two Supreme Court judges, and various Beaver County officers including Sheriff, Treasurer, and county commissioners. Voting will occur at designated local halls and houses on the stated days.
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Italy
Capaat
Hoypewill
George K Sidgines
Scottsville
Cai
P Will Ryed
David Ewing
Tornshil
Frankfort
George Bungan
Forse
Iatyver
House of Milo
Derigery Fairview
Brightunl Tiles Bracedi
Richey
Enkin
Isidyi
Boroungliget F
Academy
Fallatolly
Patterson Town
Brighton
Chippewa
Sininel
Cunning
South Beaver
Joer. Ryve
Darlington
Big Reaver
Miller
Franklin Township
Mark
Clark
North
John Miller
Benjamin
Chew
Pulaski Aioe
WmifeCleiland
Marion Township
Rochester
Freedom
New Sowickly
John Feazer
Bish
Tide Try
Industry
Harmony Township
John
Sebrei
George de Minisi
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvaia
Civnal Comrinvasionsr
Bestel
Beaver County
Csommissioner
Cordner
Beaver Counlty
Biver
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Late Foreign News
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Charles Shurg
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Ryle
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John Thomps
Vannery
Plessing
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McLean
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Joseph. J. Lewis
Chester, Gualy
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Assembly
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Alfred ‘E McCreary
Abner Morton
Franklin
William C. Hunter
Nathan P. Couch
New Brighton
House
James Sterling
Independence
Mlt Kennedy
N. Brighton
Samuel Morehead- Sharon
Smith Cunningham
Abner P.lacock
Rothes
Bieta Foo
Professor Wood
Louisville Times
Beynold
C. Cunningham
Beaver Couny
Ae John
Melson
New Sewickly Tp
John Hohn T.bhane
Thonas Kennedy, Jr, & Co
Pittsbureu
Kennedy,jr
Handkerch
D- Wilmot
Beaver 'S County
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