Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Erie Observer in Erie, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Erie Observer

Location

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1850

Page

2

Terrible calumny burning of the Belle of the West

A Cincinnati Enquirer report recounts rumors that the steamer Belle of the West burned near Wareaw Bar while en route to St. Louis with 200 to 220 passengers. Eyewitnesses describe a rapid fire in the hold, a deadly panic on deck, multiple drownings, and an explosion that wrecked the vessel leaving about 69 men, women, and children rescued or lost, with many cabin passengers among the victims.

Cincinnati Enquirer Belk St. Louis Slocum Wareaw Bar Win Daniels Marietta Yong Lady Register Whig Leean Towa

Washington gossip notes on Senate clashes and firings in Congress

Washington dispatches summarize a stormy Senate scene with Col Bryan attacking Col Bexrox and remarks on California admission, the Galphin inquiry, and looming party caucuses. Reports mention Cray and Cuay, and a Senate clash involving Mr Foote and Benton amid debates over the California territories and statehood.

Washington Washington News Congress Senate Col. Bryan Committee of Thirteen Major Bonzann Col.Bexrox California Col. Banton Col Banton Col. Bixton Cuay Galphin Land Office New York Crawford Ewing Clayton Esterday Cass Roge Henry Cuar Cray the Herald Clay Santa Fe New Mexico Journal of Commerce Houston

AWFUL CATASTROPHE STEAMER WAYNE EXPLOSION NEAR VERMILION

Telegraph report from Crevenand describes the steamer Anthony Wayne exploding near Vermilion after leaving Sandusky. About 50 to 100 aboard with 12 survivors, many dead or missing, crew losses, and ship savaged by fire. Details include names, origins, and the boat’s age and boilers.

WAYNE Crevenand Vorco Anthony Wayne Toledo Sandusky Vermillion Thore Persona Hal Gore James Edgecomb Mr. Voree J. Elmore Edward Barber D. A. Eddy Cleveland Monpar Anfo Edmunds St. Louis Wolcott Detroit Columbus

Rare real estate sale opportunity in Criv weekly

The Criv weekly observer urges capitalists and business men to view a June fifth property sale in the city. The tract is described as very suitable for mercantile operations and likely to rise in value soon, prompting investors to act now. The note also mentions a Harrisburg Senate debate on the Forrest divorce case, with Waller a prominent participant, and seeks clarification on the sender’s motive.

Voorn Axp Benton Arrain Merchant's Day New York Mr. Foote Foote Blackguard Senate Benton Bull-head Taylor Clay California New Mexico Polk Whig Party Philadelphia White House Gazetts Pennsylvanian Harrisburg Forrest Waller Gatsite Buffalo Express de la Francia House of Representatives Ewing Treasury James Barron Virginia Robert E. Horner House Washington United States New York Evening Post Fis Louisiana Harrison Crawford Tyler Mr. Clay

Still Sticks to Him Buckeye Blacksmith Defeated in California Election

The piece notes the alleged nomination of the infamous Buckeye Blacksmith for a Sacramento legislator vacancy and his subsequent defeat. It hints the public memory of past misdeeds lingers despite attempts to reframe him as acceptable. Pacific waters fail to wash away the lingering scent of hard cider.

Cincinnati California New Orleans Cuba Cincinnati Gazette

Powell’s Exsie Theatre Opens With Notable Cast

Powell's Exsie Theatre opens the season at the Hall of the Read E House with a strong company. Powell and Mrs Powell receive warm applause for versatility, while Tom Morris and Mr Brink show promise. McKibbin remains a crowd favorite, De Vere impresses with the Highland Fling, Churchill and Mrs Banker with Miss Bonsell are noted, and an attractive bill features The Lady of Lyons and the Wandering Minstrel.

Powell Exsie Read E House Tom Morris Brink McKibbin Hee Lyons

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas M. Rutherford Louisville Mr. R.eee Caraprus Fahlman Yankeebush Conewango Infani Sherif Anderson C. W. Rathbun Jacob Fahiman, Jr Jacob Fahlman W. D. Brown Warren County Warren Ledger Murpen Ringold Monroe Green Co Wisconsin Payne Hough N. Smith Daniel Webster Ildbor Deseret Utah Burlington Stillburn Dorneas Hanntseuno Bulletin Drum Courts of Common Pleas Commonwealth Forreat Suicion N. O.crescent Henry Weimer Heiner Heimer Germany Brown Kenosha Telegraph Wrenton Gazette Honolulu Col. Stevenson Californian China United State Phil, Seager Tun Hlallo Buffalo Dufficlo Papers Mathew Falkner Sheffield Mags Willey Heathnasis Henry McDonough John Williams Harvey Kelli Buffalo and Charles Howard Kille'l Moron Titus Dayton O. W. Hart Perrysburgh Lower Sandusky John Eillis Mt. Hope Mich J. W. Doty Warsaw Ill J. WH. Sollin Chittenddon Co Rob't Shaw J. J. Elmore E. Burchard Henry Sturgess Mt. Clemons Franklin Freeman A. Hi Mead Willey Robinson John Williamson Kenry Kelley Alexander Cartwright John Brainard James O'Neil Whitney Paracas Porter Henry Blanc Barnum’s Museum Broadway Chemical Bank Water Street Watmearox Boston Bahia Vosgola Hayti St. Domingo Vinoria Evrerton Jas. M. Mason Wuensse West Dom Edrington Friends of the State Convention Carrinone Alexandria Alexandria County Massey Love Thomas Fairfax County Stuart Williams Richmond Nashville Boston Post Webster Supreme Court New Yoas San Francisco Mr. Webster Joon B. R. Cortis Criv. Weekly Observer Erie, PA Powell's Eris Theatre Morris Longstreth Thi E State New York Tribune Territories Gavon Tom Shakspear Pennsylvania Democrat Uniontown Fayette County Andrew Stewart Tariff-Andy Meredith Pennsylvania United States’ Senate Pennsylvvania Gen. Taylor Penneslvanis Politica Fennervania Wmn. M. Meredith Col. Benton New Bedford Mercury Missouri Benton Democrats Pittsburgh Post The Philadelphia Ledger Erie Observer Hearere Fredonia Censor Censor Auditor General Williamsport Convention Keysone Murray Wyattos Whallon Erie Cleveland and Erie Railroad Franklin Canal Company Cleveland, Painsville and Ashtabula Railroad Company Faeozette Hinsacn Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad Ohio Harbach Great Western Conngautvills Courier Democrat New Orleans Picayune Northumberland County Anthony Bollings Calathumpiam the Gazette Hocking County Saya Him Observer West Point Henry Clay Col. Clay Buena Vista Uncle Sam Big Pocket Gen. Houston Beaton Texas Pittsburgh Mercury Post Pittsburgh Alexander Irvine Conans New York American Benefit Building Association Acta Theegislature of
Search Courier

Search the Erie Observer Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Erie Observer?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication