Fugitive Slave Law debate letter from Judge Gauin
A letter from Judge Gauin addresses fugitive slave law questions raised in the Henry Garnett case. He explains evidence rules, jury rights, and extradition procedures, stresses equal justice for claimants and fugitives, and notes the 1850 act restricts fugitive testimony while preserving habeas corpus. He notes Pennsylvania duties and contrasts with historic prior laws.
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Jon
Chanies
Gunndss
Henry Cirkett
Gauin
Pritayshara
Dausa
Fabor
Abe Norhern
Henry Garnett
Garnett
Cei
Maryland
Jude
Freatien
Pennsylvania
Hu'laa
Ethis
Huroseripa
Alascia
Georgis
Congress
Fennevicania
Lesring
Pune
Ued
Commonwealth
Legky
Thixiec
Wright
Deacon
Rawle
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Afaryland
United Siates
Kane
Grier
Very Important From California Brief Telegraph Despatch
A fragment reports telegraph despatches from California and Alabama with late intelligence. It notes a Friday arrival in New Orleans and mentions Capt Foster and an artist from New Orleans amid ongoing updates. The text is fragmentary and lacks full context or outcomes.
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San Francisco
California
San J’rancisco
Odr Toercharts
San Prancico
la Bat
Georgia
Cherisee
Empire City
Minera
New York
Alabama
Thea
Capt
Foster
New Orleane
Itimate
Paeres
Teday
New Orleans
Erie Weekly Observer Election News Anecdotes
Election dispatches from New York New Jersey and the Midwest offer satirical notes on party triumphs and cautions about quiet songs of victory. The piece contrasts harsh winter storms in the South and East with a unusually mild fall and lingering summerlike evenings in the observer’s region.
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Bute
Mary
Deva
Suire
Judge Grier Defends Fugitive Slave Law In Letter
Read and Doubt no Mord. Judge Grier of the U S Supreme Court writes that the Fugitive Slave Law is constitutional and just and does not abrogate the writ of habeas corpus. The Gazette’s portrayal is a political trick aimed at prolonging agitation and harming the cause of slaves.
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Grier
U. S. Supreme Court
Ceffner Speakership Hopes Highlight State Legislature
The article notes a crowded field of candidates for Speakerships across both chambers. In the Senate several Whigs would serve if Judge Myres approves. In the House Democrats nominate many figures including John Cessna Beaford E J Penniman W J Jackson John P Rhey General Brindle John B Packer and Colonel Leet all veterans from last year seen as strong presiding officer material.
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Senate
Judge Myres
House
John Cessna
Beaford
E. J. Penniman
W. J. Jacksn
Philadelphia
John P. Rhey
Armstrong
Brindle
Lycoming
John B. Packer
Northumberland
Colonel Leet
Washington
Gentieten
Democratic plea for fresh talent on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
The piece urges broad debate and fair canvassing of candidates for the Supreme Bench. It argues the electorate should see a slate from the Democratic party, listing names such as Lewis, Champney, Black, Woodward, Bell, Conyngham, Taoursos, Strong, and Parsons as potential judges who would uphold justice and public trust.
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Pennsylvania
Beech
Lancaster Intelligencer
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Lewis
Champney’s
Black
Woodward
Bell
Conyngham
Taoursos
Strong
Iep
The Chronicle's Manly Look at Fugitive Slave Dill
The Chronicle contrasts with the Gazette in tone and sentiment praising a shift toward a brighter era. It features a mix of poetry tragedy elopement murder rare nature notes and political economy discourse presented in a compact reader friendly style.
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the Chronicle
the Gazette
Observer
Navy to lend ship for London Exposition transport
The Secretary of the Navy and the President approve placing a Navy vessel at the American Executive Committee’s disposal for carrying American industrial goods to London free of charge during the World’s Fair. It is proposed to use the ship of the line Pennsylvania for this duty and the idea is hailed as advantageous and novel.
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Secretary of the Navy
London
Pennsylvania
Barnum
Pittsburgh
Carliste
Great Union Meeting in New York Draws Attentive Officials
A large assembly of merchants, shipowners, manufacturers and allies from New York met at Castle Garden on a Wednesday evening to back Union measures. Speakers including J W Gerard Eng Charles Codner Ezq Gen Sandfuel Ogden Hefnan and others praised Congress actions and the Fugitive Slave Law while urging loyalty to the Constitution and the Union. Daniel Webster addressed the crowd through a letter pledging support for constitutional order and national unity.
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New York
Castle Ge
Cungrens
J. W
Gerard
Eng
Charles Codner
Ezq
Gen
Sandfuel
Ogden
Hefnan
Ataybold
Congress
Clay
Carr
Webeter
Fillmore
Dickinson
Foote
Houston
Oiberk
United States
Washington
Dheimson
Daxim Weastar
Webster
Times
Gazette
Bia
Fuaparis
N. H
Genitexts
Casio Ganev
New Mexico
Columbia
United St
Iverry
Withron
Tam
Daniel Webster
Religiows Fanstisism in France Exposed by Ancient Sect
The article describes a centuries old French sect called Digon nets. Members are confined in rooms during ceremonies with torches and circular dances. Doctrines forbid thinking outside the group and equate sect membership with marriage, portraying adherents as licentious and fanatical.
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I Bequins
Frances
France
Plaecc
Unparalleled Harper's New Monthly Magazine edition
Harper's New Monthly Magazine enters its second volume with fifty thousand copies and widespread praise for value and variety. The note discusses back issues, biographical sketches, current events, and the Ladies National Magazine, praising quality and low prices while mentioning local readers and a curious incident at a Pittsburgh drinking saloon.
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Harper's New Monthly
General Interstare
O. D. Spafford
Weddings in late year a Nashville Union observation
The Nashville Union suggests winter and cold firesides promote courting leading to more marriages in late year than spring. The piece notes long nights drive girls indoors where courtships start, with a historian’s assurance it rings true. The column mentions sales, politics, a suicide in Venango county, and a periodical promotion, illustrating a mix of miscellaneous items in a single page.
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Tross
Nashville Union
Fragmentary Scribbler Notes and Dialogues from Orleans
A jumbled late 19th century column blends whimsical quips, a plant sale near the Devil's Elbow in Louisiana, political jests about a “conscientious Whig,” and stray anecdotes. It mentions Mrs Partington in New York, a Germany horse-flesh society, and a joke about a barking dog. The text also records commodity prices and market chatter from Erie and surrounding areas.
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Louisana
Boston
Col. Fremont
Secon
Stephen Girard
Stephen E
the Tribune
Baroumehu
Thas
Charieh Laobh
Awain
New Haorahire
Sally
Jonathan
Vic
Tory
Jeruselem
Jos Athan
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John Ball
India
Charles Napier
Alipore
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Eierneche
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Tate
Andrew Ray
West Troy
Wa. McCoy
Albany
Syracuse Star
Cin. Com
Erie Weekly Observer
Erie, PA
New Jersey
Michigan
Wisconsin
the House
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John McDonough
Mrs. Cole
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American Bible Society
Colonization Society
Vermont
Catharine Lawrence
St. James
Marquis of Grafton
Duke of Rutland
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Ashtabula
Ohio
John Smith
Col. Bentod
John Baith
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Telegraph
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Lefy
Capt. Brown
Ladies National Magazine
Ann S. Stephens
Chas J. Peterson
Nalong
C. J. Peterson
Chestnut
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Conese
R. J. Walker
U. Braves Treasury
Liverpool
Carliste’ Democrat
Carlisle
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Allegheny Township
Venango County
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Deitz
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Joshua Follanse
U- 8
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Waterford
H. Silliman
Haxxose Hatervels
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Sanborn
Venango Tp
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Olive
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