Democratic Meeting Nominates James Buchanan for President
A large Pennsylvanian gathering on May 22 endorses James Buchanan for the 1844 presidency with speeches by J. W. Forney J. McLanahan and others. The meeting adopts resolutions to express loyalty to Buchanan and Porter and to publish the proceedings in Democratic papers statewide.
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Presiden
Lorser Rev
Dauphin
Coi- Asa Dexoix
Susquehanna
K. Moreneap, Esq
Allegheny
Ws. M. Marerr
Cumberland
Lycoming
Avex
Thompson
Franklin
George S. Kemaze
Wm. R. Goreas
Janes, Worract
Crawford
John Barry
A. Brackenniner
Micuam Burke
Isaac Ganrerson
York
Avraham Weisel
Bedford
Danizl L. Surmwoon
Tioga
Joan Freeton Esq
Philadelphia
Solomon Sprineman
Peter Cook
Cnartes Kucter
Montgomery
Christian Harmeen
Joan P. McExearn
Clinton
Sawyer Fevery
Berks
Joan Marie
Lancaster
W. Fitch
William S. Picking
Porter Brawley
Jacob Seiler
Wm. Henlock
Jacob Baab
Philip Dougherty
Geo. M. Lauman
B. Patterson
Henry Buruer
Pennsylvania
States of the Union
James Bucnanan
Phat Jaws Buen Hanan
Senate
United States
Janes Bucnanan
James Beenanan
Davie R. Porter
Samuel D. Patterson
Henry Buehler
John C. McAllister
E. W. Hauer
James X. M’lanahan
Eng
J. W. Forney
E. W. Hutter
Alexander Brackenridge
Read Frazer, Esq
John T. Adams
Keystone
John B. Butler
Luther Reily
Asa Dimock
J. K. Morenead
William M. Mateer
Simon Cameron
John Potterger
Charles F. Muench
Robert Fleming
Alexander Thompson
George 8. Kemble
William R. Gorgas
James Worrall
Joe Bailey
A. Bra
Bank Corruption Report Leads to Subpoena in Legislature
The State Capitol Gazette reports that Grover Haney refused to oath or testify after receiving over $100,000 from the Bank of the United States. A resolution directs Speaker to issue a subpoena to George Handy to appear Monday at nine o clock to testify on bank influence over legislation and government. Also notes Rev. John Alberger renounced Christianity, with Bishop Wittingham’s church sentence in Washington.
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State Capitol
Snaxswoop
Commonwealth
Grover Haney
Bank of the United States
George Handy
State
Capitol Gazette
John Alberger
Episcopal Church
Maryland
Wittingham
Christ’s Church
Washington
Berwick Lyceum Holds Twentieth Meeting With Lecture
The Berwick Lyceum Society holds its 20th meeting of the 6th session in Lyceum Hall tomorrow April 1 at 7 PM. S Enone Buzaro delivers a lecture on Tup Avent¢an Iworans to invite public attendance. Adjournment of the Legislature approved for April 5 with reconvening on the second Thursday of June. William Kitchen elected Justice of the Peace for Mahoning township on Friday the 18th.
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Wm. Kitchen
Mahoning Township
Free Phrenology Lecture by D. H. Smrru at Lyceum Hall
A notice invites the ladies and gentlemen of the area to a free phrenology lecture by D. H. Smrru at Lyceum Hall on Monday evening. The public is requested to attend.
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D. H. Smrru
Lyceum Hall
North Branch Canal Work Set for April Sixth
Local supervisor Joux McReynords announces water work on the North Branch Canal will be let on Wednesday April sixth. Since prior issue, two more Democratic papers have launched Buckhanna and Pennsylvania banners, with more to come as the word spreads.
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Ee" Joux McReynords, Esq
North Branch Canal
Buchanaa
Pennsylvania
Brookville
Jefferson County
Milton Ledger
Northumberland County
Mexican Army Invades Texas Under Arista
A letter from the New Orleans Picayune dated the 16th reports a Mexican force about 14,000 under Arista has invaded Texas and moves toward Galveston. Three towns are said to be captured as Texans rally for firm resistance though funds for war are scarce. President Houston calls all eligible to readiness for action.
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Texas
New Orleans Picayune
Arista
Galveston
Houston
Resumption of Specie Payments and Local Effects
The New York Journal of Commerce notes that Philadelphia funds moved from a discount in New York to a premium, with cash payments resuming restoring confidence in Philadelphia. Mrs Julia HB Scott of Towanda, noted for literary accomplishments, is dead. A railroad charter for Harrisburg to Pine Grove passed both legislative branches and gained the governor’s approval.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Wall Street
Julia HB. Scott
Towanda
Harrisburg
Pine Grove
Berwick Post Office Controversy and Political Hypocrisy
The article denounces a local political dispute over Mr. Bahl and Davis, accusing supporters of hypocrisy and secret tactics. It attacks claims of liberalism and loyalty while accusing opponents of misrepresentation and backroom schemes, urging consistency and public accountability.
Col Brockway Nominated for Brigade Inspector in June Election
A reader proffers Col. B. S. Brockway as a strong Brigade Inspector candidate for the June election. The letter notes his military pride and punctual parade attendance and asserts his claims rival any other entrant.
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B. S. Brockway
Conyngham
Reasons in favor of a division of Columbia County
A 1842 letter argues for dividing Columbia County rather than removal. It claims eastern towns suffer long travels to courts, notes rising populations in Briarcreek Mifflin Fishing Creek Sugarloaf, and contends a division is practical avoids vested-right losses, avoids future agitation, and requires no new public buildings.
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Columbia County
Briarcreek
Mifflin
Fishing Creek
Paxton
Sugarloaf
Danville
Bloom
Cattawissa
Sugarloaf &c
Columbia
Fragmentary OCR Notes on Division County Debate
A partial OCR fragment discusses division in Division County and opposition positions. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to determine a full news item.
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Ressone
Fera
County division urged by Wilkes Barre residents
A Salem citizen argues for creating a new Luzerne County by severing parts including Union Fairmount Nescopeck and Sugarloaf from Luzerne. He cites debt, court congestion, lawyers and county abuses, and references petitions and meetings in Huntington Cambra and other townships.
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Butler
Nes ’ Fairmount
Union
Saiem
Luzerne
B. Messrs. Kidder & Headley
Senate
Gounty
Wilkbarre
Cutomers
Lowe
Upper Townships
Old County
Wilkebarre
Good Old Luze
Mother Luzer
Wilkes-Barre
Lazerne
Berwick
Columbia
Cambra
Huntington
Jack
Fairmount
Sugarloaf
Salem
Nescopeck
Divi
Postage Reduction Proposal for Letters and Newspapers
The Postmaster General submitted a proposal to Congress proposing postage cuts. It suggests reducing letters and packages to 5 cents for mail, 10 cents for 12 cent payments, and 20 cents for larger rates, with railway newspapers sent at postage tied to paper size.
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Congress
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Enassivacia
Lachanan
Mae
James* Buchanan
James Buchanan
Mr. Bahl
Mr. B
Davis
Bahl
Whig
Charley
Johnny
Echo
C. B. Bowman
Whig Party
Made Gon
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