Amendments on County Lines and Representation Proposed
Drafters call for redistricting limits to prevent county division by vote and set a minimum square mileage for new counties. Provisions for apportioned representation by taxable inhabitants, city of Philadelphia districting, and a fourth amendment granting legislature power to modify charters or incorporations deemed injurious to citizens.
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General Assembly
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Soham
Atp
Nat Bolt
Ifnekesaary
Rotary
Wan Pi
Senate and House Votes on Constitutional Amendments 1857 Record
In Harrisburg the 1857 proceedings show yeas and nays on first to fourth amendments. Senators Brewer Brown Coffey Ely Evins Fetter Flenniken Frazer Ingram Jordan Killinger Knox Laubach Lewis Myer Scofield Sellers Shuman Souther Steele Straub Welsh Wilkins Wright Taggart Speaker 24. Navy 7. House votes list 73 yeas to 12 nays on first amendment and 57 to 34 on second. 24 to 1 on third. 82 to 7 on fourth. Document concludes with certification from Stonerang's Office, Harrisburg, June 22, 1857.
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Senate
Yeas
Messrs
Brewer
Brown
Coffey
Ely
Evins
Fetter
Flenniken
Frazer
Ingram
Jordan
Illinger
Knox
Laubach
Lewis
Myer
Scofield
Sellers
Shaman
Steele
Straub
Welch
Wilkins
Wright
Taggart
Browne
Cresewell
Evang
Finney
Brower
Crabb
Cresswell
Evans
Commonwealth
House
Akonieicr
Anderson
Arthur
Backhouse
Ball
Beck
Bishop
Bower
Calhoun
Campbell
Chase
Cleaver
Crawford
Dickey
Ent
Eyster
Fausold
Foster
Gibboney
Vildea
Hamel
Harper
Heins
Duestpaid
Hill
Hillegas
Manear
Mangle
M'Caimont
M’livain
Moorhead
Mumma
Musselman
Nichols
Nicholson
Hunemacher
Fearson
Eters
Petrikin
Pownall
Parcell
Ramsey
Philadelphia
York
Reamer
Reed
Roberts
Rupp
Shaw
Sloan
Smith
Cambria
Centre
Stevenson
Tolan
Yuas—Meests
Anderson Backhouse
Ball Beck
Carty
Uarper
Heing
Heistand
Hillezas
Hoffman
Berks
Imbi
Inn 8
Jenkins
Johns
Johnson
Kauffman
Knight
Leisenring
Lonjenker
Lovett
Mauear
Mauale
AP Hwain
Nichson
Nuneiacher
Pearson
Peters
Nia Pownall
Parcel
Reumer
Tolau
Vail
Voeghley
Walter
Westbrook
Wharton
Zimmerman
Getz
Warsc Messrs
Augustin
Backus
Benson
Brown Chase
Gilboney
Hamilon
Hancock
Gibroney
Hartel
Hinstand
Lebatton
Housekeeper
Imbrie
Lanes
Jacobs
Kerr
Lebo
Longakér
Afancar
MiCalmont
Moorhad
Nunemacher
Purell
York Reamer
Shoe Bone
Cau
Centrej
Vanvoorhis
Vickers Voeghley
Wagonseller
Weatbrook
Williston
JT Zimmerman
Geig
Speater
Nars
Agustine
Dock
Gild¢a
Hamilton
Hine
Ilvain
Struthers
Thorn
Warner
Wintrode
Thexas
Messie
Campbells
Foster Gibboney
Gildes
Hipstand
Evian
Lebanon
Innes
Ihria
Vai
Vaigoorhis
Vickers
Wal- Warner
Witherow
Messers
Hawilton
Wintrodd
Great Reduction in Prices for Summer Goods
The Rochester store advertises a 30 day sale to clear Summer stock including lawns mantillas silks shawls ribbons and parasols alongside domestic goods and linens. They promise deep discounts to close out stock and urge swift purchases before the season ends.
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T. M
Rochéster
Bowman s Vegetable Compound touted by Dr Benson ad
A vintage 1856 advertisement touts Bowman's Vegetable Compound with Dr Benson of Cincinnati endorsing its curative properties. Letters from ministers and local figures praise the remedy while the firm lists agents across Pennsylvania Ohio and New York seeking orders and distribution.
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Co. L. Kaiser ‘& Bro
Druggista
Rochester
Bleaver County
Boerhave’s
Holland
Clarke
Jayne
Inn
Pittsburgh
Toine
Bowman
H. Stockton
Meth. Church
Atedi
Ohio
J. B.fiiley
Ivery Many
Cincinnati
JB. Assunge
Morris
Criginailly
Robert. Wather
Joel Winite
John Powell
John L. M’junkins
Henry Ju
Griffith
Esag_filtonardh i B.B. Baker
Wheeling
E.G
John T. ‘Combs
Mary Morrow
Fate
M. Evans
Robert Greenlee
Leaver
lTande Sutherland
Vanport
S. A
Gettyn
Freedom
Silas
Roberts
Meadville
Henry Smiths
Sarah. Lowry
Lawrence Co
Josephs P. Brown
Martha A. Wilson
New Castles
W.F. Johnston
Pittsburg
T.C. Cunningham
Allegheny
Isaac Whitesides
D. Maratta
Bridgewater
War Smith
Louisville
Judge Keys
Geo. Kennedy
Wellsville
Janie Wilkings
J.P. O'Neil
Ad Steubenville
Henry Cline
Venanco
James Parsona
John Watkins
Maysville
Jacob Poe
Georgetown
James
Dolidd
Butler
Wm. Bigler
Penn's
G. Sechen
Bowman's
Cc. L
Boigman &Co
New Castle
Lawrence
County
Pai
United States
Canadas
Relinquishes Business and Recommends Repair Service
The speaker says they have left all watches and jewelry for repairs and requests customers to contact Mr. Plate for repairs. They also note Mr. Plate will be available when called and recommend him to old customers.
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Trent
Isea
Iiblit
Questios
Beaver
Axswane
Becaus
WM. Puate
Bridgewater
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Wm. Plate
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House of Pope
Commonwealth of 1 Ofnia
Geo. W. Hamersly
Cl’k
House of Representatives
Ziegler
Curtins
The
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Hashshuga
Penneybania Ss
Curtin
Jominonwealth
Stonerang’s
Hartisburg
Pennsylvania
R. S
A. ‘G. Curtin
Duff’s Mercantile College
Philo Hall
TierenmGld PA
James Bocnaxan
Ilan
Wren Wilxins
Mosss Hampton
Warren H. Lowy
Cuantes Nation
J. K. Mooragan
P. Duff
Fife
West
Chamber of Commerce of New York
Bingle
Denen
Duff
Wea
Red
Duncan
Childs
M’connell
Darraghs
Tee ‘Steam
Fallston, Beaver
Messrs. Cridge & Wadsworth
Pecos
Salem
Crilge & Wadsworth
Miksus-Cxipce
Vaneworra & Co
Jacob Henricy
Casal
Ohio River
Anyother Point
Fallaton
Beaver River
Brighton
Murray
Market Street
Market
Spain
Wardrop
Ayer’s
James Coayer
Lowell
Mass Practical
Ae Mae
Ayer
Agents Young
Thomas Beaver
G. G—Kaiser
Wechester
Gent
New Brighton
Joho
Jack Darling
iPraLa
Cunningham
Kaiser
Geruay
Arstoa Oinenmenet
Tors
Jridge Agnew
Marfar
Tragansia Segars
James Clarke
A. Jaynes
Wba
Barhave
Holland Bitters
Perry Davis
G L. Kaiser & Bro
Kaiser’ 3 Gaavraths
Ointukat
Chamberlin & Cuthbertson
Offica
Broadway
Merrick Honsel
Young's
Boston. S
Boston
Donald Kennedy
iNo
Warren St
Roxbury
Wood St
Chandler
Mlr. Gillespie
M. Egillespie
Lata
Crestline
Chandler & Gillespie
Craxpuen
Alg
Hugh Anderson
Lancaster Ginghams
Taribn
Baaxes & Nicneysg
Stewart
J. Wardro
Joseph H. Wilson
LAW
Fenue
Lukens
F. Lukens
W. Lukens
Ilkens & Sons
Merphanta
Michigan No.2
Gadios
Barnes & Nicwtonst
Stewart's Row
Bridgewister
Taripa's
Stewart's
A - Saly
Yanhora
Cincinnatia
Vanhorn
Tome
Dr. Peck
Sais
New York
J.T! “Peck
Ranger
John Stiles
Beapr
Racheater
Jane
Dell
Janey
Bridge -Spreets
Jtuomas Allison
David G
Medicine
Burgerz
New, Brighton
Fallston Lons
Gleery
Sue Dear
Wd. Stanton
EaThat de Agualef
Sartin
Njl
Iba Varinus
Bridge Etreet
Dr. i Smith
Drug
Beaver Hoag
Code of OF
Beaver Co
Henry T. Patton
Pittsburging
Tle
Y Rblic
Alsiya
Smith's
Samuel Miller
B. R. Bradford
Pasia
Knapp
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