M The Erie Democracy Endorses Judge Thorpson for Supreme Bench
In a public notice the Erie Democracy formally presents Judge Thorpson as a candidate for the State Supreme Bench. The piece lauds him as a sound lawyer eloquent speaker and reformist, noting his Democratic record and six years in Congress. It argues for his suitability to advance a popular judiciary and calls attention to his universal regard.
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Thompson
Acen
Erie
Janes Tuourson
Thorpson
Congress
Privat
North West
Abolitionism and Phrenology Terms in Local Patchwork
Fragmentary OCR notes mention abolitionism figures and topics such as Tom P Painiam Melaine-cat alut Abby Folsumium alongside biology Spirita Rappings and Chas Sumner. It also references Phrenology Fourieriem and a Vote-you ad Cement. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent narrative.
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Tom P Painiam
Melaine-catalut
Abby Folsumium
Spirita
Heleeuen
Chas
Sumner
Growth of Pennsylvania in the past decade compared with peers
An 1850s Philadelphia Bulletin analysis shows Pennsylvania surpassing many states in population growth. The piece contrasts Pennsylvania with New York and Ohio, noting Pennsylvania’s rise by about 60 percent since 1849 and predicting Ohio will not overtake Pennsylvania by 1860 at current rates. It includes state population figures for Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and others.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
New York City
Atlantic States
Teecrease. Inc
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
North Carolina
Nice
Ohio
California
Europe
Erie
Delaware River
Whig Governors in the States and Political Momentum
The New York Globe notes that only five states have Whig governors Vermont Rhode Island New York Pennsylvania and Florida while Kentucky lacks a sitting governor J L Helin serves during the remaining term. It adds twenty five states have elected Democratic governors since the 1843 Whig triumph, signaling shifting public sentiment before the next presidential race.
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New York Globe Aays
Republic
Vermont
Rhode Island
New York
Penneylvania
Florida
Kentucky
J. L. Helin
Crittenden
German paper Our World planned in Erie by Benson
article announces a German language newspaper Our World to be issued in Erie with C Benson as editor and proprietor. It will be the same size as the Observer, printed on pen type, priced at $2 yearly, to reach a large local readership and attract advertisers. A contemporary warns against borrowing newspapers unless one can pay.
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Buffalo Express
Ie Navy
Washington
Ingrand
Benbow
Trunnion
Truanion
Gazeeté
Victoria i
Eex
England
Erie
C. Benson
Observer
Natchez
Ohio
Picayune
Diefrands
Nick Knacksy &E
Milliken’s Bend
Vicksburg
Incionati
Karate
Spiritean
Liérg
Springfeld
Girard
Werdiat Eachaoge
Farey
Erse
Bam
Moses Kou
Jacob Kuch
Erle
Rumuseum
Toorhbzad
Hughosa
Hughes’ Blod
State Street
Papur
Resolutions on Erie and Edenbor Plank Road meet at M Kean
Citizens along the Erie to Edenboro route gathered at M Kean Corners on Tuedds ke 1st to discuss and sign resolutions supporting completing the Erie and Edenborough Plank Road. The group endorsed contractor John Galbraith and pledged aid, with copies to Galbraith Walker and others.
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Erie
Edenbere
MiKean Township
Plark
Edenbor
Esid
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4Over and Chronicle
Hoh
J. H. Walker
J.vid
Mg. Blaine
VW. Lamson
Marvin Flower
Stafford
J .C. Wile
Ala
Hammond
G. H. White
T. D. Chelly
Asa M. Voree
E. M. White
Mosher
Samuel Stators
Francis
Tariff battles in Boston and New England delegation
A Vermont to Boston era letter reports fifteen Whigs voting against a tariff measure citing inadequate protection for cotton interests and criticizes New England delegates for insistent aims to cover Massachusetts spinning mills. It notes political maneuvering around Pennsylvania protection and a pattern of delegation influence. The piece also covers the Senate California bill, General Scott’s rank, Sibbard’s debt saga, possible moves by Walter Forward and Foote, and Honolulu defense jitters amid rumor of a California invasion.
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Clay
California
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Delformis
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Congress
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Foote
Buffalo Commercial
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