Progress Indiana: Debated election in 1st Bevatocial District
Indiana Democrat Deckert wins Philadelphia district by over 1000 votes amid fraud and violence. Result gives Democrats control of the Senate and defeats Gen. Marcy White for Speaker, noted for loyalty and service to the party and country.
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Philadelphia
del. Deckert
Canidate
Senate
Indians County
Marcy White
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Tepubcan
Legislature of Pennsylvania holds tense session in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Legislature in Harrisburg faces a difficult start with ill health delaying key votes. Democratic and Republican caucuses nominate leaders for speaker and clerk as lawmakers assemble, while a flurry of official posts and assistants are named amid stormy sessions and telegraphed assurances of attendance.
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Tate
Pennsylvania
Pennnsylvania
Harrisburg
Hannisurna
Republican House
James H. Webb
Webb
McJunkin
Selfridise Fur
Lee
Small
Wallace
Zeigler
John Ahern
Philadelphia
Sergeanbut Arins
W. 2
Calihan
Belinyskin
Randall
Timothy A. Stein
Pr. Furey
Celeb
Evzis Rehig
H. Keyser
Wm. Layard
Wm. Merrick
John P. Caliban
Serjeants At-Arms
J. 2. Dunbar
Jea Duncan
J. H. Beale
Mordecai
Willard
Frank Serba
John Deitrick
Measenger
John Keefer
Jacob Paul
Herman Kretz
Joseph G. Goward
Milles
First Senatorial District election shifts state power
In the North American, Colonel Deckert wins the First District Senate seat for the Democrats, giving them control of that portion of government. The House stays Republican led by Governor Geary, with the Democratic Senate acting as a check, while apportionment duties remain in question amid partisan tensions.
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Colonel Deckert
State Senate
Honee of Representatives
Congress
Defeat Reflections on Factions and Treasurer Ballot
A editorial note discusses the treasurer election on a joint ballot and the Republican working majority. It notes the current treasurer is a Republican and may hold over if no replacement is elected. The piece laments Lyndall's defeat but urges restraint against extravagant rhetoric and nonproductive attacks on Simon Cameron and his allies.
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Ifis Benditeig
Lyndall
St Ile
Simon Cameron
Pittsburgh
Cemeron
Harrisburg Correspondence on the 1871 session
Harrisburg January 2, 1871 reports a busy preparation day as the Senate and House prepare for a new session. It notes potential speakership bids for S. D. McJunkin and J. Webb, and describes a competitive Senate with Republican and Democratic factions, led by Gen. Harry White. Also mentions Paris bombardment, Spain’s king arrival, Prim assassination, and Pleasanton duties reshaping revenue districts.
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Harrisburg
Senate
House of Representatives
D. MeJunkin
Venango
J. 1. Webb
Bradford
Webb
McJunkin
Republican Party
Harry White
Indiana Co
White
Evuors
Paris
Spain
Prim
Notable Prosperity Figures From Church Year Book
From the proof sheets we summarize four years of notable prosperity with figures on bishops, preachers, members, baptisms, churches, parsonages, and Sunday schools. The data exclude foreign missions. totals show increases across bishops, preachers, members in full connection, total lay members, baptisms, churches, and benevolent collections.
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China
Bulgaria
South America
Abolitionist Debate Over Everett Nomination Featured
A Boston Journal reminiscence recalls Senate debate on Edward Everett's ministerial nomination to England. King of Alabama opposed Everett as abolitionist. Clay defended him, warning the Union would dissolve if rejected. Everett confirmed amid praise of Clay’s oratorical reach.
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Boston Journal
United States Senate
Edward Everett
England
Tren
W. R. King
Alabama
Everett
Clay
Rothermell
Gettysburg
General Mead
Plymouth
Boston
New York
New England
Delmonico’s
Philadelphia
Duluth
St. Paul
Pacifier
Erie
New York Canals
Pennsylvania Railroad
Our Progress Population Growth Since 1790
The excerpt traces population progress since the 1790 census, listing figures that show growth over time. It presents per cent increases and various population totals, including 484,375, 602,361, and notes periods with 38.07 and 34.49 percent changes, concluding with figures around 4,402,503.
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Allegheny
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Ventigo
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Lancaster
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Methodists
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Shaw
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