Packer Bill and Local Districts Stir Political Debates
The Gazette disputes judicial district formation as reported by Mr. Packer in the Senate. Critics label the plan as locofocoish and a Whig district, while Reading Press promises to annihilate opponents. Hon. J Glancy Jones and the Boato of Berks receive pointed mentions amid looming political feuds and expected press sally.
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Packer
Senate
Legislatire
J. Glancy Jones
M. C
Berks
Jones
M.C
Houston and Sam Houston as a potential Presidential nominee
The piece argues for Sam Houston as a strong compromise candidate and reflects on public opinion as a powerful political force shaping nominations. It notes Houston's character, judgment, and unionist views, invoking Andrew Jackson's dying wish for Houston's attendance and the appeal of Houston in New England.
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Ma Houston
Scott
E. Webster
Cass
Washington
van Buren
S'Appeges
Sam Houstos
Jackson
New Engl
Sam Llouston
Andrew Jackson
Sam Houston
Houston
Andrew Jepkeon
Htriol
Hongton
Longton
Freeman
Legislative Jottings on Free Banking and Canal Appointments
Harrisburg notes discuss moving toward Free Banking bills by Walker and Van Horn, with Erie connections shaping policy. Other items cover road and plank road bills, tax and tariff questions, and debates over Senator Broadhead’s political fate amid a likely long session. Officials report many canal board applications pending, with commissions to be announced next week.
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Benking
Valembrosia
Egypt
Friends of Free Banking
Walker
van Horn
Crawford
Senate
House
Erie
Evie
Reid
Erie and Waterford Plank Road Company
Erie and
Edenboro Plack Road
Waterford Turnpike
Commonwealth
Congress
Washington
Waterford
Marvin's Mills
Pennalvania
Broadhead
Leto
John M. Bickel
Dae Hin
Packer
Warren
Venango
Crabb
Jackson
Berass
Fluit
Decatur
Stewart
Sennto
House of Representatives
Lees
Canal Board
Legal questions on railroad charters spark city dispute
Exie Observer reports a public debate over railroad route choices by two companies Edenbore and Franklin, questioning charter legality if lines stray beyond connected endpoints. The piece urges seeking a legal decision rather than private debate to resolve the contentious issue and preserve town interests. It also covers a tragic shooting and family homicide case near the Female Seminary, detailing Mrs Stillman as the shooter and the victim Morse, with surrounding community reaction.
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Exie Observer
Ma. Eostén
Sions
Erie
State Lines
Franklin Cane
Franklin Line
Lake Erie
Tau
Lake Shore
Ohio Line
Ratea
The African Question in Congress and a Grim Tennessee Murder
From Washington correspondence the Pennsylvanian reports heated debate on the African trade and colonization. Mr. Clay presented a memorial for abolition by repatriation to Africa, while Mr Hale urged repeal of a slave-trade law. votes and procedural skirmishes follow as Senators clash over conscience and instruction from state legislatures. Also recounted is a Memphis murder trial where a black man was executed by a mob after a forged certificate incident, detailing the sequence from forged papers to lynching.
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Art Union
Broadway
Ander Mora
Reat
Jollie & Cog
Jollie & Co
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Negra
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Horace Greeley
Akulk
Syracuse
Uacs
Tsaya
Allkdy
Cardinal Wolst
Alea
Hive
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France
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Prussia
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Charles II
England
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California
Col. Benton
Missouri
Benedict Arnold
Montgomery
Warren
Veles
Ashas
Texas
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Letan
Marion
Commonwealth
Marie Morae
Stilman
Apot
Mr. Stillman
Stillman
Neghbor's
Mre. Stillman
Wasatheron
Partibton
Buckram
Clay
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Congress
Committee On Commerce
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Hale, the Great Advocate of A Free-Niggeriam From New Hampsture
Montgomady County
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WM. Weed
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James Dunlap
Central Committee
Plank Road’ Meeting
Watteburg
Wayne
Benton
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Hovan
Ballion
Baliot
Geyer
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Fredodia
Buffela
State Line
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Dunkirk
New York and Erie
New York Mirror
Fillmore Organ
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Sunary
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Joseph B
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Tiameport
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Harper
Post
Pittsburgh
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Ohis
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Demani
Rovernor Malerprincine
Marlboro
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Maxnax
Universaal
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Fromyorrow
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Surrosap Mugogr
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Noord
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Snow
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Journal of Comme
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Esther Wanes
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Mer Kellogg
Sarah L. Be
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Stonenbanger
Gebriel Wright
Rebecca Brabender
Mi. Creek
David Church
Millcreek Township
Thomas Skinner
Inahip
Watford
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Homfr Hart, Adam
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Best Rio Coffee Mets
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Mount Jay
Lancaster County
Mt Ins
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Mervin Smithy
Erie County
Otto
Laird & Burt
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J.W. Witrsat
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Millcreek
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John Galbraith Wilson King
John Hughes M Goodwin
Tho's Moorhead
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William H. Towdfield
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