Cost of rulers and congressional waste in Buchanan era
A Baltimore Patriot article analyzes 1858 59 federal outlays under President Buchanan. It breaks down specific and indefinite appropriations totaling about 689.9 million dollars, notes deficits, criticizes Congress for allocations and delays, cites defense and harbor gaps, and questions fiscal responsibility and governance by Democrats. It highlights calls for accountability and contrasts with earlier administrations.
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Kansas
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Gona
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Bachan
United States Drunk The Kansas Case And State Cruelties
A dramatic tract critiques government officers in Kansas as drunk and complicit in rapacity. It cites Judge Gato and a Tecumseh scene where the phrase Move journ-pensemove is uttered amid courtroom noise. The author argues the United States is drunk and urges sobriety and electoral change.
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Malkablel
Kansan
Tecumseh
Cato
Asi
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Gato
Ras
United State
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Senate
Kansas
Forney Dares Administration in Tarrytown Editorial
Col Forney escalates public clash with National Administration amid protests from editors. He defends press independence, vows to reveal alleged betrayals and pursue justice for the press stance, urging readers to await forthcoming disclosures from Washington.
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Col. Forney
Arrytown
N.Y
Col. Foney
Agarn
New York
New York Herald
Washing Ass Union
Tarrytown
J W. Forney
Washington
Insect Swarm Report From People Ridge New York
A New York Evening Post field report from People Ridge New York describes a sudden swarm of winged insects about a quarter inch long. The insects alighted on objects and produced new offspring in the air while the parents moved about intensely.
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New York Evening Post
Table of Federal Money and Political Notes from 1858
An 1858 newspaper excerpt discusses federal expenditures under Buchanan, noting large yearly and daily totals. It also reports on territorial governorship changes in Nebraska Territory with resignations effective January 1859, potential successors, and political maneuvering surrounding Dr. Abe. The piece mentions local business advertising and a Cincinnati Price Current note on financial disputes involving Bert Grant & Co. and the Ohio Life Trust Company, plus a clothing goods advertisement at Carnaghan’s Hedurall Alleghany.
Letter from Hon. Fink on New Jersey politics and Lecompton policy
The article reports Hudson County New Jersey political figure Hon. Fink of the Cincinnati Convention writing a letter opposing Wortendyke's re election and denouncing administration procedures as undemocratic tyrannies. He argues the nation risks popular sovereignty if Lecompton aligned policies prevail.
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Hudson County
New Jersey
Cincinnati
O Toaten
Wortendyke
Kandas
Political turmoil shadows 1860 election and Stevens nomination
The document discusses opposition to Stevens for Congress amid Democratic opposition and a push by President Buchanan to support a rival candidate. It notes dissatisfaction in Lancaster county and rumors of a possible swap to an avowed Democrat in opposition to Stevens.
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Washington
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Trancaster
Stevens
Congress
Budapar
Langaster
Jan
Utah and national notes show election results and frontier concerns
Reports from Utah describe a municipal election with excitement but no violence, naming Lampton B. Den Free as state Democrat winner by about two hundred. Other races and candidates are noted, while federal and tribal issues include treason charges, treaty efforts, and ongoing military posts. Trade and grain markets in New York and shipping activity are briefly touched.
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Qol. Sumner
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Emery
Fort Arbuckle
Lampton B
Emocrat
Lyman
Adam Fisher
Salt Lake
St. Louis
Todi Bg
Forney
County Ticket Names Foremost Candidates in Local Race
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as Hon Joseph and H H Wilson among listed officials. The text references a county ticket and election context with editor proprietor Weyand Aiac and others in a 1958 setting.
Local notes from a 19th century community gathering and incidents
Fragmented report highlights harvest remarks by Mette at Co re Sato and other local attendees, then records inquiries about contesting palm with M H, and notes on planned events and ministers. Also mentions robberies, a failed assault, and ongoing family illnesses in nearby townships with calls for vigilance.
County Fair Exhibition Promises Broad County Interest
An editorial urges all residents to attend the upcoming fair on Wednesday the 22d. It highlights the event as vital for community growth and a social gathering, with N M Kimxpataier of Pittsburgh delivering the annual address and a New Castle Cornet Band providing music. Despite potential weather and production limits, the piece encourages participation and support for exhibitors across the county.
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N M. Kimxpataier
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Forney's 8y doch speech at Tarrytown
The letter critiques Forney's Tarrytown address accusing President Buchanan’s administration of extravagance proscriptiveness and recreancy to solemn pledges. It asserts political opponents will call the speech false while defending the speaker’s closeness to Buchanan and warning of denouncements to come.
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Forney
Tarrytown
N.Y
Colatec
Baty
Buchapan
Ana
Hig Head
Buchanan
Prospect Brightens Across State For October Election
The prospect grows brighter as effort increases and a united American and Republican opposition appears forming in Philadelphia. This union is expected to extend nationwide, signaling favorable results and a potential rescue of the Old Keystone from Democratic control.
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Philadephis
Philadelphia
Oustak
Vermonters Favor Republicans as State Faces Looming Decisions
In a vigorous message Green Mountain Thunder notes a Republican surge with the governor’s seat and both legislative chambers described as strongly Republican. The author questions delays in addressing Lovompton and urges swift action amid party strength.
Trial Schedule Promises Lively Week at Courthouse
The docket shows Monday as busy with sessions for St. Joes and a trial involving Gopes and Othiel Go. The October issue of Lapys Book is at hand, already attractively displayed for readers, especially the ladies.
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Lapy
Beasti Friends Rally for Continued Political Organization
A partisan call urges several districts to prepare for an October trial and to mobilize Democratic forces. The message vows to prevent opposition from misleading voters and aims to build a strong organization to secure a large Beaver County majority come election day.
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Beaver County
Porter Nominated For Supreme Judge Amid Quiet Delays
The March nomination of Hon. W. A. Porter as Supreme Judge is questioned for lack of public acceptance or clear stance. He travels the state avoiding comment on any platform or potential acceptance, drawing sharp criticism for his perceived shyness and partisan conduct. Maine election looms this week with similar political tensions as Vermont inquiries echo. Dr Tabbs plans a room visit in Bridgewater next Monday.
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Yast
Lecompte
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Buckanan
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Bridgewater
Lincoln
Senator Douglas
Beaver County Agricultural Society Meets for Fair Preparations
The Beaver County Agricultural Society, meeting Sept 7 1858 at the court house Besger, appointed Hice as secretary and named a committee to decorate Floral Hall and procure pine, oats, hay, and water for the upcoming fair. They invited citizens to assist and set a follow up meeting for Sept 15.
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Coal City Corner
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Gattle
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Jos. H. Wilson
Frontier dispatches report unrest in new territories and military shifts
From Arizona and New Mexico reports describe lawless conditions andpredations as post office officials travel east. Settlements expand with wagon trains, a new military post planned for San Pedro, and Fort Boebatan likely moved to Santa Cruz valley. Navajo tensions persist while Garland demands capture of murderers and Miles is recalled from Fort Union. Judge Boone departs Independence for Santa Fe.
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Rail Express Collision Near Steubenville
A Steubenville and Indiana railroad express train westbound derailed on a bridge after the rear of the engine jumped the track. The baggage and front passenger cars plunged ten to twelve feet. the rear car clung to the abutment. The wreck heavily damaged the first car and injured several passengers. No deaths reported.
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Indiana
Thia
Express
Rainey Named Special Agent for African Repatriation
Dr. Thon as Rainey of New York is appointed the special agent to accompany the recaptured Africans and deliver them to Liberia authorities. He is also known for efforts to establish a steamship line between the United States and Brazil and will push the proposal at the next Congress session.
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Atlantic Cable and Ohio Fair News From September
The Atlantic Cable story notes statements about the cable and rumor control. Simultaneously, Cleveland region dispatches describe the Ohio fair preparations with Cosmopolitan Art Association exhibits and thousands of entries. New York financials report bank loan, deposit, and circulation shifts while wool production shows regional gains.
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Ohio
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