Know Nothingitima Grand Council Meeting in Philadelphia
Last week the Grand Council of the Know Nothings met in Philadelphia to elect a Grand President — Bartlett of Kentucky, replacing James W. Barker. The convention saw stormy debate over slavery, with leaders accused of weak platforms and toadyism toward the South. Delegates Danenhower and Jennings spoke, criticizing others and defending their positions amid internal strife.
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K. N's
Philadelphia
Bartlett
Kentucky
James W. Barker
Prest
Wttls
Danenhower
Jennings
Chicago
Eastman
St. Charles
Ilingis
Messrs
South
Andisor
State Council
Winvis
Tiing
Kenneth Raynor
Jacob Groom
Sellinois
Union
Webster
Piuols
Bistins
Justia
Jenin
Lawietia
Gora
Asa
Crim
Orien
Emigration Trends from 1854 to 1855 Highlighted
An excerpt from the New York Verakl tables notes a sharp drop in foreign emigration. Arrivals in April and May 1854 reached 45 2265, while 1855 saw only 8 477, a decline of about 37 153. The figures indicate a significant decrease in immigration into the United States during that period.
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N.Y. Verakl
New York
Urices
D. Chamberliy
Freeport
ED Chamberlin
Child's Block
Exchange Buildings
Amit
Beatrice Franklin Portrait Highlighted in Vno- Py Mak Be
A fragmentary item notes a portrait of old Bea Franklin, attributed to PUASKLIN ee Kose, with sparse details about the scene and contributor. The unreadable OCR obscures context, leaving only a brief mention of the subject and artist.
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Puasklin Ee Kose
Puntter Peet
Old Bea
Franklin
Freeport Female Seminary meeting urged in 19th century note
A meeting in Freeport gathered notable citizens to discuss erecting a seminary for women. A unanimous resolution backed immediate operation, committees were formed, and a follow up meeting was planned for next Monday to advance the project and justify regional growth.
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Peceport Female Seminary
Nemeeting
Freeport
Statistics of Lowell manufacturess and output
The Lowell manufactories report January 1 figures: over 44.6 million dollars in capital. Fifty-two mills operate with 371 888 spindles and 11407 loom units. Wool and cotton departments employ 8 723 females and 4 542 males. Weekly output includes 2 288 000 yards of cotton cloth, 30 060 yards woolens, 25 000 yards carpeting, and 50 rugs, using 735 000 pounds of cotton and 90 000 pounds of wool.
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Lowell
Lowel
Locusts swarm in Ohio and Mississippi towns
Locusts fill woods near Hillsborough Ohio and Brandon Mississippi with loud, shrill noise. The Brandon Republican notes this is the 17th year since such swarms appeared in large numbers, but no serious vegetation damage is expected. Locusts described as dense but not highly destructive compared to biblical plagues.
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Wighland Co
Ohio
Veter
Hillsborough
Tug
Brandon
Sava
Egypt
Scottish donor leaves vast endowment for education
A Scotchman named Win Munduro, as reported by the Toronto Patriot, left most of his estate valued at 2300,000 to promote education among working classes in the United States. The bequest funds libraries, clubs, and meetings for useful instruction for manual laborers.
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Win. Munduro
Toronto Patriot
United States of America
Prohibition Honor and Temperance Notes in Chicago
A group presented a folded watermarked chain to Mr. J.B. Merwin, Maine Law Alliance secretary, praising his temperance advocacy. Rev. Watson spoke, while Chicago Tribune remarks support Merwin’s temperance labor. The piece extols Merwin’s zeal in Minnesota and notes European chatter about US taxes on foreign musicians.
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Fe Friends of Peohibition
Chicago
J.B. Merewin
State
Maina Law Alliance
Mr. Watson
Christian Advocate
Merwin
Maine
Merwih
Chicago Tribune
Trinota
Thse
Yolcanic Activity Report in Nova Scotia Region
A distorted report from the St. Jabus News describes volcanic disturbances along Nova Scotia's southwest coast near Girvan ville Mountain. The eruption spat ash and steam, lifted earth, and sent stones and smoke across the landscape, with ongoing activity and shifting slopes creating a dangerous, unsettled scene for residents.
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Nova Scotia
St. Jabus
Nova Booth
Girvanville Mountain
Saardy
Condition of Morment Women in Mormon Utah
A Providence Journal letter from Salt Lake City describes Mormon women facing exploitation and oppression. It details coerced marriages, prostitution pressure, and social isolation, with wives of leaders begging for work and many seeking aid to leave. The account condemns polygamy and harsh factional control.
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Col. Stepton
Salt Like City
Providence Journal
South
Patty Po Pratt
Peculiar customs and legal notes in scattered reports
A miscellany of items describes a Viking style long term marriage ritual among French settlers in Canada, a Ohio Supreme Court note on railway liability, a Louisville straw paper experiment, Doesticks’ death hoax, medical substitutes for anesthesia, copper ore mining chatter, and a Pyrenees avalanche disaster with multiple deaths and ruined homes.
Message of Governor Metcalf Endorses Reforms and Prohibitory Measures
The governor’s address urges legislative action to curb liquor traffic and reform public schools. It denounces liquor as a public nuisance and supports limited alcohol regulation and native American emphasis. The message also condemns foreign born influence in politics and defends the Missouri Compromise and Nebraska Act. A Mexico dispatch portrays Santa Anna wielding universal power with troops under arms and a repressive regime.
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Lis Morsaze
Waa Real Ie
Legalative
Coxpitios
Mexico
National
Santa Anna
Sid
Santa Anta
New Hampshire Caucus Names Short and Long Term U S Senators
Concord reports a Democratic caucus endorsing Wells as long term and Haig for short term. Other items note preparations for next year's election and discuss state political moves, weather, and regional agricultural data.
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Concord
N. I
Dulingl Wells
Truary Ibbourd
Wrinter
N.E
Sutmite
U.S
Itiy
Dams Bell
Dul P. Haig
Vralo
Seacteritar UG
Senate
Worrow
Obituary for Joux Berrann in Lancaster area death
Te dies suddenly at his Lancaster Township residence on May 29 after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster City, he moved to Williamsport and then Thingis, living the last fourteen years here. He married in 1893, leaves four children and many relatives, was a loyal German Reformed Church member, helped establish the local church, and was buried near his home with a pastor delivering remarks on Revelation verse.
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Joux Berrann
Lancaster Township
Tie
Mer Reitzel
Lancaster
Holy Wollock
Wagerstown
Mil
Thingis
Tineband
Missionary of the Cross
Pravoyard
Li Mangal
Ith Bong
iTuavon
Thom
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