The Observer on Harpers Ferry and Brown in the North
The Observer argues the South outbreak reveals conspiratorial ties to the Republican press and leaders. It accuses the party of supporting Old Brown while condemning his methods, alleging disloyalty and insanity used as excuses, and contrasts Northern Republican rhetoric with Democratic caution.
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Webster Whigs
Massachusetta
South
Brown
Republican Party
Boston
New York
Country
Thee
Old Brown
Hia S On
Peston
Kansas
Republican
Mass
The
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Commonwealth
Journal of Commerce
Sharpe's
North
Concord
N. A
General Pierce
Charleston
Johnson Co
Illinois
Fresno
Johnson
Public safety items and courage under danger debate
The Gazette highlights a night time capture by seventeen white men and five Black people, noting the attackers seized a town without firing, and left a government building by morning. The author argues that fear dissolves when faced with a public safety item and questions how many would resist if faced with armed aggressors.
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the Gazette
Harper's Ferry
Gazette
Bris
Sharpe
Colt
Prisoner count up at Erie county jail prompts expansion note
The Gazette reports the Erie county jail housed 21 prisoners last week and 30 now. It deems enlargement necessary to hold the growing inmate population. The paper notes a strong Republican majority and predicts increases next year.
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Erie County
Grazetir
Breaduille Jornal
Harper's Ferry trial closes as Brown is sentenced to hang
Report of John Brown's trial at Charlestown with defense arguments by Harding Hoyt Griswold and Hunter. Brown admits aim to free slaves but denies treason or inciting rebellion. Judge overrules objections and sentences Brown to be hanged on December 2. Crowd reactions mixed. broader political commentary follows from Detroit Free Press contrasting Seward’s irrepressible conflict with federal state cooperation.
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Brown
Caaaistown
Messrs. Russel & Serrett
Heston
Harding
Commonwealth
Messrs. Hoyt & Griswold
Hunter
Griswold
Grand Court
Mr. Brown
Missouri
Canada
Jefferson County
Coppie
Detroit Free Press
Seward
Harper’s Ferry
Mr. Neward
Kansas
Col. Forbes
Hartford
Connecticut
John Brown
Ksawatorhie
W. N. L. Callender
State Bank
Conn
New York Herald
Wm. H. Seward
Atarper
Wm. H. Sewarnt
Genesee
Potomac
Shenandoah
Allentown mill project advances amid land purchases
The Erie Observer notes leaked claims of hangings for opposing the Fugitive Slave Act, while reports from Cranford Journal suggest critics deserve punishment. In Pennsylvania, word spreads that a new rolling mill is to be built at Allentown with land purchases of several acres completed to support the project.
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Erie Observer
Cranoford Journal
Harper’s Ferry
Allentown
Edinboro Normal School opens and local notes erupt
The Winter Term begins Monday under Principal J. R. Menara. Preparations surge for a Conneautville Depot station house on the Pittsburgh and Erie line. Notables include State Treasurer E. K. Sullivan. A concert in North East, a horse incident injuring M. Panariven, and U.S. Steamer Michigan repairs appear among town items.
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Edinboro Normal School
J. R. Menara
Arrests on Canal Street Alarm City. Fzraveux Linked to Wool Theft
Report covers a prior Canal Street arrest by officer Fzraveux involving Martin Stow and Murphey charged with robbing Jewett's Woollen factory. They allegedly also relieved Jonx Butt in September, with Bail set at 500 for Martin and Snow and 300 for Murphey. Also mentions oil rumors at Franklin and local pavement quips, plus notices on Warter Creater and other local items.
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Canal Street
Fzraveux
Martin
Stow
Murphey
Jewett
Jonx Butt
North East
Crato
Snow
Canada
Pennsylvania
Public Road Feud Halts Depot Access by Township Board
Waterford Township public road petition to connect borough to the Sunbury and Erie Depot is blocked by three commissioners. One resident in the eastern part insists on locating the depot to suit his circle, others yield to family influence, leaving the public unable to reach the depot without trespass. The editor notes the road laws seem dead letters and criticizes the commissioners’ self interest.
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Bury and Erie Railroad Company
Whotham
Warren
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Erie City
Eprron
Rosd
Wield Township
Waterford
Bates
Erie County
Waterford Tp
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