Horton Nominated as Democratic Senate Candidate in Williamsport
The Williamsport meeting chose J C Horton on the 24th ballot after 5 votes for Jesse and 3 for William Forsyth, declaring Horton the regular Democratic Senate nominee. The Sunbury American notes broad party support and predicts a large Democratic majority in the district. Also reported: John C Colt sentenced to hang November 18 for Adams murder.
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Williamsport
Sterling
Jesse C. Horton
Horton
J. C. Court
John C. Colt
Samuel Adams
New York
Publication of Refuted Baptism Charge and Replies
Rev Witt Sanps of Richmond Virginia defends his good name against charges of misreporting rebaptisms by Dr Warner and Dr Waller. He cites conflicting accounts, defends his integrity, and cites supporting exchanges from the Richmond Herald and Advocate. The note includes excerpts from Richmond Christian Advocate and other notices on baptism disputes and Rhode Island suffrage sentiment.
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Virginia
Herald
Warner
Richmond Christian Advocate
Waller
Christian Advocate
Advocate
Water
Trinity
Methodist
Methodist Journal
Richmond
Ross
Dr. Waller
the Sentinely
Koss
WM. Sands
Reg. Herald
Dr. Water
The
Abdication rumor in France prompts Regency speculation
The correspondent notes talk of King of France abdicating by year end to place Duke de Nemours as regent, with his father’s guidance. Reports circulate in high political circles about the possible abdication and Regency plan.
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France
England
New York
Duke de Nemours
Navy Court Martial Rules Lt Witxes Public Reprimand
Ex expedition officer Lt Witxes was sentenced by a court martial to a public reprimand by the Secretary of the Navy and the sentence was approved. Illinois governor vote shows Ford 44951 Duncan 38072 with a Democratic majority of 6899.
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Sentrence
Witxes
Secretary of the Navy
Illinois
Ford
Duncan
Democratic row over Koons withdrawal in Luzerne politics
A letter from a Democrat of the Lower End accuses the Standing Committee of forcing William Koons to withdraw as the Assem bly candidate and replacing him with Col. H. B. Wincat. It questions the committee’s right to nominate and asks if a corrupt bargain influenced the move or if Koons acted freely.
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Luzerne
William Koons
Assembly
Col
H. B. Wincat
Koons
Rev W S Hall Case and Berwick meeting in 1842
The Lycoming Gazette reports on Rev W S Hall’s letter demanding fair hearing, a Berwick protracted meeting, and public review of Judge Lewis’s opinion. It also covers a mass meeting endorsing Richard Fruit over Daniel Snyder for PA legislature, with resolutions and campaign mobilization in Lycoming County.
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Berwick Lyceum
Lyceum
M. E. Jackson
C. R. Buckalew
Lewis
Lycoming Gazette
Halls
W. S. Hall
Berwick
J. ¥. Carter
Secon
W.S. Hall
Esq
W. A. J. Brittian
Amos Endy
W Preas
Jno
Pennsylvania
Daniel Snyder
Columbia County
Richard Fruit
Judge Griers ruling on alien life estate sale in Pa.
The note discusses Judge Grier's decision limiting an alien's ability to obtain real estate title in Pennsylvania by law or other means except purchase. It notes the Supreme Court's forthcoming ruling on Col. Schineley and its implications for foreigners and civil officers, including questions about tenancy by the courtesy of a foreign spouse. It also cites editorial reactions from Pittsburg Chronicle and newspapers, labeling John Tyler and Jonathan Roberts as traitors.
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Lowell
Jos. Snelling
Methuen
John Hancock
Massachusetts
Morton
Hancock
Marcus Morton
Supreme Court
Col. Schineley
Pittsburg Chr
Census Reflections on Life Span and Sex Ratios
Early 19th century note analyzes age specific mortality and sex differences. It argues females outnumber males after age twenty, males face higher mortality in middle life, and youth remains the healthiest period for both sexes. It cites counts of centenarians and overall life risk patterns.
Surplus Grain and Economic Shifts in 19th Century Trade
The piece analyzes how a surplus grain crop is managed amid shifting markets after the paper money era. It discusses wheat imports in 1837, the impact of banking on national resources, and political commentary on figures like Cavin Buying and Jonathan Roberts, with notes on Maine and Philadelphia area politics.
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West
England
Germany
United States
Cavin Buying
Philadelphia Custom House
Jonathan Roberts
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Register & Recorder
Philip Billmeyer
John B. Edgar
Joseph Yetter
Luzerne County
Moses Overfield
Wyoming Co
Charles W. Potter
Blakely
MO. Rosencrantz, Jr
Newp’t
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Lehman
Mr. Pierce
M. E
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N. Y
the Times
N. O. Picayune
New World
Leibig
New York Mirror
Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Fanshaw
Nassau St
Rhode Island
Providence Journal
M’kennan
Whig
Boston Transcript
Missouri
L’eouauicourt
Bay State
Clay
John Randolph
Bedford Gazette
Jos Mann
Satz
State of
Milton Ledger
Northumberland
Arnold
Tennessee
Herois
Michael Hare
Union County
Dearn
Rienanp Rixer
Richard Riker
Register and Recorder
Danville Intelligencer
West Branch
Lycoming
Nicholson
Beaver County
Erie County
Wilkesbarre
Baltimore
John Tyler
N.F. Courier
Keystone
New York Herald
Woodstock
Maine
Field
Robinson
Spring Garden
Philadelph
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
T. Bees
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