Prominent Pennsylvanians Call for Abolition of Slavery
The article argues that Benjamin Franklin and James Wilson, among others from Pennsylvania, supported abolition and liberty for Black people. It cites Franklin’s writings and debates, notes how the early state and national leaders linked liberty to abolition, and discusses constitutional views on slave importation and future banishment by Congress.
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Vetton-Citmess Oy Mesas County
Virginia
Pennsylvana
Association
Confederation
Dexsants Paaweex
Pawiot
Jared Sparks
LL. D
Pennsylvania Society
Friends
the Society
B. Faaricuts
Philadelphia
Congress
Iberty
B. Fuasxurs
Benton
Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Anya
Continental Congress
Jualive
Taney
Furmer
Keystone
Jmce Wilson
Supreme Court of the
United States
America
George T. Curtiss
Pennsylvania
Gen- Jemen
Westmoreland
Cumberland
Elliot
Richmond
Georgia
South Carolina
Congreve
Wilson
Governor Morris on Slavery at the 1787 Convention
The excerpt notes Governor Morris who served in the 1770s provincial and continental congresses and the 1787 Constitutional Convention. It highlights his role on a committee that revised the Constitution and his August 1787 remarks on slavery, concluding with his statement “To me CONCLUDED.”
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Wilam
Pennsylvania
Morris
Continental Congress
National Constitutional Convention
Republican State Ticket Names Officials and Locals
Republican party announces slate for state offices with Cyrus Russell of Chester as Treasurer William Ledlie of Eilon as Commissioner Elijahaton of Salem as Surveyor George Walker of Swisbury as Coroner and M Bosworth of Salisbury Geo Bell of Chester and J Simpson of Rutland named as Infirmary Directors.
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Cyrus Russell
Chester
WM. Ledlie
Eilon
Elijahton
Salem
George Walker
Swisbury
M. Bosworth
Salisbury
Geo. Bell
J Simpson
Rutland
Corry Seeks Independent Seat in Kansas District Race
The long letter in the Commercial proclaims William M. Worry as an independent candidate for Congress in the second district, while Corry, a Democrat, opposes Groesbeck and forecasts a tough race. The article also covers Kansas English Swindle votes, Lecompton debates, and political clashes in Michigan and Missouri, noting Republican and anti Lecompton currents and local incidents.
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William M
Cinditinag
Conese
Corry
Groesbeck
Gold fever spreads from Kansas to Pike's Peak in bold claims
A Kawena City Journal summary reports John Richard detailing gold finds in the West. He cites float gold near Pike's Peak and other regions, noting high fineness and potential equal to California deposits. Reports describe expectant miners forming companies, and Kansas towns bracing for spring departures.
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Kansas
Kawena City
Compwece
RIT
van Horn
John Richard
Richardson
Missouri
St. Louis
United States
Bo Tomas
Richard
California
Uestron
Pike’s Menk
Cali Ia
Hall
Kansas City
Lawrence *Republican
New Eldorado
Walnut
Whitewater
Breckenridge County
Pike's Peak
Cheery Creek
Special Notices and Patent Medicine Advertisements
A lengthy page fragment lists special notices and an array of patent medicine ads. It touts Dr Moore’s Root Pills and various tonics, claiming skin, hair, and health benefits. The text references Hinton and Market Street, with promotional claims about cures, testimonials, and warnings about counterfeit products.
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Broadway
Thor
Moewets
Medicis Rim
Genateat
Robmek
Kyl
Hobwek
Fragmentary 34rd Congress Proceedings Noted
A damaged OCR fragment references members One Mem, Congressional 34 Orange, Rutland, Leta, Olive, Soin, Hedfors, and mentions a pursuipt to the Ot Pomeroy on the current day. Content is incomplete and lacks clear action or outcome.
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Orange
Rutland
Leta
Olive
Soin
Hedfors
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W. V. Peck
Scioto County
Co. P. Wolcott
Summit
Treasury
W. B.tilrall
Board of Public Works
Joan L. Martin
Ewler
Republican CO
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Athens County
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Democratic
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Faifield
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Columbia Center
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AL Law
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Inquirer
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Supreme Court
Congress For the
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Mindleport
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Dee
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Court of Common Pleas
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J. W. Smith
MAE
Jon Diamond
Pretty Pond
Racine
Jonnibarson
Levayt Townahip
William Harden
Conlport
Meige County
Ohio
Alice
Alice Hare
Trhull
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