Patriot Call to Arms in 1857 for Freedom and Victory
A rousing editorial urges disciplined effort and unwavering loyalty to a noble cause. It condemns inactivity, emphasizes readiness for the fight, and recalls Revolutionary sacrifices, urging a decisive push in October 1857 to secure liberty and defeat slavery. It invokes leaders, past battles, and the need to rally around a strong commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Feveille
Bunker ‘Bill
Long Island
Rindywine
Yorktown
Etprious
Pennsylvania
Sal
Temple of Justice
Wilmot and
Fuge- Dom
Invasion Prep Fears Highlight Kansas Herald of Freedom
The Kansas Herald of Freedom warns Missourians plot to invade Kansas in October to influence territorial elections. It urges Governor Walker to protect polls and appeals for vigilance against Missouri interference and partisan gerrymandering. It also includes an anecdotal note promoting Dr Sanford's Invigorator as a remedy for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Missouri
Kansas
Walk
Blaster
Urleas
History of General Packer and public wealth concerns
The letter questions General Packer's wealth and ethics while noting his Canal Commissioner and Auditor General roles under Porter. It argues wealth grew without clear labor, cites private interests in canal contracts, and urges scrutiny of public officers and a potential fit for higher office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William F. Packer
Harrisburg
Porter
Pensylvania
Mike
Jo Iners
Priva
Ipolitics
Rilice
Canel
Packer
Canal Commission
Wey
Tme
Time for vigilance in Pennsylvania to rescue the Constitution
A 1857 plea urges friends of David Winsor and anti slavery allies across Pennsylvania to form vigilance committees and hold meetings ahead of October elections. The call promotes unity, local notices, and speakers to urge voters to defeat slavery interests and defend freedom and the federal Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Winsor
Pennsylvania
Esch
Pplla
Nnk
Peniusyvonia
Avonda
Pitlsbury G. Elle
Hookstown, Beaver Co
Qody
Ste
Gilspatrick
Cauiptell
Ason
Ifree Sinith Party
Atticipating
Coring
Kept Before the People on State Plunder and Fraud
A scathing journalistic appeal blasting Henry Mott and Charles Buckalew as canal and Democratic leaders who allegedly plundered $80000 from the treasury. It condemns Jacob Fry and Henry Magraw for conspiring to misuse funds and urges voters to oust the Democratic leaders to protect taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mott
Charles
Buckalew
Democratic Gate Central
Jacob Fry
Magraw
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Packer Down
Zjar. Telegraph
European and world notes from the era of tension
Dispatches report updated intelligence from Europe and abroad. Mentioned are suspensions of operations in India, arbitration between England and Canada, ships Camberlatd and St Louis near Cape Verdon, and rumors of Mazzini plans. Also notes on Franco Danish sound dues, the Pope’s return, and British reinforcements to India totaling 40 000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laverpool
India
Mexico
England
Quebec
France
Cpe
China
Higin
de Ivis
Mazzini
U. S
St. Louis
Capa Vernis
Denmark
Stuttgardt
Napoleon
Alexander
Russia
Great Britain
Loss of a Steamship Central America
Norfolk reports the steamship Central America foundered last Saturday with 626 aboard. Two million dollars in specie lost. Only James Ni Frazer and chief engineer G E Ashby survived after abandoning ship. Rescue ship Marines Savannah and brig Marine saved most women and children. five passengers rescued from wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Central America
Aga
Pareengern Meres
James Ni Frazer
G. E. ‘Ashby
Ves
U. S. Navy
Cape Hateras
Empire City
Indies
Childern
Marines
Savannah
Sarony
Marine
Boston
New Ballot Box Comes From New York New Design
A new ballot box is announced in New York with interior glass and a wave wire pyramid structure. Ballots drop through a tin cap into the tube and are visible as they fall, guarding against stuffing and making tampering hard. It is inexpensive to produce at about two dollars per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Murder at Pike County Aboard Saphyr Suspect Cimiska
Reports say six people died after poison was used aboard the Saphyr in Pike County. The act is attributed to a negro cook named Restigered and a Hungarian, Cimiska, with Thomas Frorill the overseer and his family among the victims. The ship Florida arrived in Charleston after leaving Liverpool with Sarayah as its destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Florida
Liverpool
Sarayah
J. ¥Oe
Saphyr
Pike County
Cimiska
Thomas Frorill
Hing
Cloud
Erngill
Comiska
Material aid to rescued passengers of the Central America
A relief fund launch to aid Central America disaster survivors raised about $83,700 with a $2,000 pledge added today. The effort aims to reward rescuers and provide lands for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Central America
Unclear OCR Record of Cyrus W. Field Co. Motion
Fragmentary text shows names Cyrus W. Field Co and Field Codesters from this city. motion charged reads incomplete and unintelligible due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus W. Field &Co
Nétfiy W. Field &Codesters
Bava
Fragmented OCR list of names for local offices and trustees
A garbled OCR fragment lists candidates and officials for various local posts including governor, canal commissioner, register and recorder, treasurer, borough clerk, auditor, and trustees. Several names and towns such as Philadelphia Brighton New Brighton Beaver Rochester are present but many items are unclear or cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bli DE Lorma Inbrie
George P. Balw
William W. Win
Polaski
Register & Recorder
Samuel B. Wilson
William Henry
Cours
Alfred G. McCreary
N. Brighton
Abner Morton
Academy
M.T Kennedy
Samuel Morerea
Sharan
Smith Cunningham
Beaver
Abner P.lacock
Rochester
Union Cfony State
Annus Fair Promises Vast Exhibit and Local News
Community announcements describe an upcoming fair with abundant produce and exhibition items plus a call for patrons to attend. Local notes report court examinations at Beaver County and arrests, retirements, and political developments including a Maine Republican victory.
Fair Nears With Large Grounds For County Exhibition
The Fair organizers announce a substantial Agricultural and Exhibits event in Beaver County. A spacious Floral Hall, riding ring, and extensive stalls are prepared to showcase oil products and farm goods while inviting all to attend and judge the ample displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yong
Aiipenti
Pennsyton
Grand Procession of Exhibition Horses Daily
A grand procession of all the horses on the exhibition grounds will be formed at 10 o'clock each day during the event. Managers assure spectators that splendid animals will be on display, making the feature grand and enlivening for attendees.
Annual Address Delivered at Beaver Fair
The annual address will be delivered by D. Minis of Beaver on the second day of the fair at 10 o clock p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Minis
Beaver
Velock
Stokes Speech Praised Yet Faulted by Democratic Ranks
A Star report recalls Mr Will A Stokes speech marked by strong effort but critiqued as ineffective by Democratic rank and file. Critics say his argument failed to inspire and caused some prominent members to leave, signaling waning support for his cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Annesteo
Commissionera
Beaver
Dollra
Will A Stokes
Waa
Stokes
Demonstration Energizes County Politicians and Speakers
A large Wednesday demonstration in Wilmot featured Maj. Warnock presiding and James Strain, Alex Ombell, Barclay, and Reed serving as officials. M. Marshall of Pittsburgh delivered a masterful address, two hours long, praised for facts and eloquence. The gathering, along with a Wilmot speech, stirred strong support and optimism for the October battle in Beaver County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot
Freedom
Maj. Warnock
Aliso
Will
Stoker
Arapver
Wile Motey
Jesus
Sarengin
Beaver County
Court Proceedings and Civil Verdicts Report
Civil actions conclude with verdicts for plaintiffs in multiple cases including Gilmore v Poor House Directors, Thombull and Stade v Jos Brann, and Meyer Hanauer v Jos Brano garnishees. Commonwealth cases showNot Guilty in rape and various indictments with fines and imprisonment terms. Rioting indictments result in not guilty verdicts and costs. A broad review notes a Grand Jury returning fifty indictments for election fraud and calls for accountability of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ‘Gilmore
Poor House
Thrnbull and Stade
Jos
Brann, Garnishee
Meyer
Commonwealth
Conrad Fisher
Costes
Fendants
John Brown
Henry
Kendig
Gailey
Sentenge
John Ayers
Sama
John Refel
Philadelphia
Ktortey
Tima
Adjourning County Court and Taxpayer Grievances
The County Court adjourned for wasted time and expense as electioneering speeches halted county business. The piece notes a similar delay in a neighboring county and cites thefts of land warrants, plus political maneuvering around the Democratic convention and officials named Wilmot and Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot
Washingto
Notice of teacher examination appointments and locations
The director announces examination times for teachers. Appointments are set for New Brighton on Tuesday at 10 o clock AM at the Public House and North Sewickley on October at 4 PM at the schoolhouse No 2 Hopewell. Other sites include Freedom Batarday Oct 8 at 9 AM, Hanover township Mt. Milla October 10 at 12 noon, Glasgow October 1 at 1 PM, Bewickley Pulaskiions October 24 at 12 o'clock, Chippewa township October 4 at 4 PM at the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brighton
Tuesay
Hore
North Sewickley
Senbot
Hopewell
Leibashin
New Tie
Freedom
Honsal
Bewickley and Pulaskiions
MS Biggs School
Chippewa Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erie
The
Kansas Herald of Freedom
Osoks
Dr. Sanford
O.cunsinghem
General Packer
Europe
ARGUS
Mage
David
Bradford ‘County
Santee
Clister
Millward
Piladelphia
Court House
Darragh
Makin
Daownep
Mir
James Morlan
Fallston
Ilis
North Seickley Academy
Tarey Annzemp
Famdndl
Get‘ing
Borne Stening
Alt
Cy Clarks
Bsq
Lawrence County
Awrence County Bank
John 8.Omeroy
John Elder
G. C. Morgsa
Maine
Inter Aa
Selotwe
Wale Street
London
Duncan
Sherman
Hallett & Con
Plessen
Drexel’s
Ahipent
California
Edward Stanly
Stanley
North Carolina
Chia
Repsblican Party
Cleveland
Soura
Buchanan
Saath
Goj
Nebraska
Uder
Kaneas
Pelle
Be Ee
Paris
New York
Cotmmerce
Isis
Reunion
Ourboif
West Indies
Bowring
Britain
Ea. Holloway
United States
Weil
Weild
Lana Eins
Ganniogiso Byer
B. Ft. We
Peri Ara
Guyandotte
Bairbank
Minabéota
St. Paul
H. Bibly
W. ‘Hulcombe
Congress
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!