Religious notices and political snippets from the Rensselaer Gazette
The issue reports Rev. Lewis McCreary preaching at the Baptist Church on Saturday at 1 PM and Sunday at 10:30 AM. It notes Pennington signing certificates for salaries after elections, potential printer changes for the House, and comments on Forney aligning with Republicans. Postoffice funding passes with ten million dollars. Candidates for state offices are many, hinting at an anticipated pro slavery rout next fall. It also includes Delphi Journal items about J McCarthy as postmaster at Pittsburgh and James Turner as a legislature candidate.
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Lewis McCreary
Baptist Church
Ths Place
Delphi Journal
McCarthy
J. McCarthy
Pittsburgh
Turner
Old Buck
Jas. Turner
Eng
Chase Elected U S Senator by Ohio Legislature
The Ohio Legislature elected former Governor Chase to the United States Senate last week to replace Doughface Pugh. He is described as a strong pillar for Freedom in the Senate.
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Ohio
Chase
United States Senate
Pugh
Senate
Governor Hicks Sends Congratulatory Message on Speaker Pennington
Governor Hicks of Maryland sent his Secretary of State to congratulate Mr Pennington on his election as Speaker. The action is contrasted with disunion Democrats who warned of dissolution if central government control left their hands. Hicks is not a Democrat.
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Hicks
Maryland
Mr. Pennington
Hicke
Prominent Republicans back Jesse Harper for Lieutenant Governor
A letter from several leading Republicans in Warren County endorses Jesse Harper of Williamsport as a capable and upright candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The supporters claim he would surpass Mr Turpie on the stump and in all duties of the office.
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Harper
Williamsport
Warren County
Turpie
Lane as Indiana Governor Standard Bearer in 1860
Regional sentiment favors Colonel Lane as the leading stump speaker for governor with Henry Lane as standard-bearer. The piece predicts a Republican win in October and November laments a pro slavery party, urging support for Lane and the 8 State ticket and the old War Horac.
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Colonel Lane
Morton
Henry 8. Lane
Indiana
Chicago
Religious revivals convert sinners in local meetings
Methodist and Campbellite Christians report strong revival work in town. Seventy five new Methodist members joined. Christians organized a church week and gained many converts with eight baptized last Sunday, one Monday, five nightly, and eight at noon today. Irreligious and hard cases are among the converts as both churches hold meetings daily. Neal Dow’s return to drinking is denied by Portland papers.
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Neal Dow
Portland
Turpie Accused of Drunken Night in Monticello
Monticello Spectator reports Democratic lieutenant governor candidate David Turpie involved in a late night spree with boys in Monticello. He reportedly drank with companions, played cards, and lay intoxicated in a room as Tilton ordered them out. The piece questions the veracity of the charge and political consequences.
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Monticello
Tilton
The
Spectator
David Turpie
House elects Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms on ballots
Friday's House vote chose John W. Forney as Clerk and H A Hoffman as Sergeant-at-Arms on first ballots. Forney, allied with Anti Lecompton forces, tops Buchanan opposed leadership. Hoffman voted against Kansas Nebraska Bill. Monday elections named Marston as Doorkeeper and Lucas as Postmaster, both Republicans.
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John W. Forney
John Schwartz
Pennsylvania
White House
Forney
Unetsuan
Buchanai
Hoffman
Congress
House
Doorkheeper
Marston
Lucas
Pennington Wins Speaker Post Amid Party Strife
Former New Jersey governor Pennington elected Speaker of the U S House after a tight vote led by anti disunion factions. Remarks stressed impartial duty, unity, and commitment to the Union as he accepted the role and urged orderly governance.
Honoring Kind Neighbors After House Fire in Jasper County
A Jasper County reader thanks neighbors for aid after a January fire destroyed much of their home. The letter names Mr. C. M. W. Watson and Mr. Edi tor, thanking them for clothing and provisions, and asks readers to note the gratitude in the column. The piece ends with a poem and an appeal from Ezra Waleut, Jasper County Treasurer, about tax collection responsibilities and delinquent notices.
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Jaster County
Ind
Rensselaer Gazette
Woreh
Audh
Peraon
Ezra Waleut
Jasper County
Pennington Named for Congressional Seat in New Jersey
The text praises Mr. Pennington as a capable Republican pick for Congress. It notes his governorship of New Jersey in 1838, his father’s governorship in 1813, and a relative who served in the thirty first Congress. Pennington has held high state offices and served in the Senate and Court of Appeals. He has shifted from Whig to staunch Republican.
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Pennington
Sherman
New Jersey
State Journal
A. C. M. Pennington
Banks
Republican Party
Court House Drill Notice At Renaselaer
The command announces a drill at the Court House in Renaselaer on Wednesday the 22d at noon. All must attend due to important business. order given by the commandant U N Avter O B.
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Renaselaer
U.N
First Rensselaer Rifle Company Celebrates Washington’s Birthday
The First Rensselaer Rifle Company announces a Washington’s Birthday parade in Rensselaer followed by an Oyster Entertainment at the Court House. The event aims to raise funds for better equipment, inviting public patronage and promising value for money with oysters pastry fruit confectionaries and music. Ladies are invited. signature I N S Arren O S.
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Flrst Rensselaer Rifte Company
Washington
Rensselaer
Court House
I. N. S. Arren
Plain talk on Congress secession speech from Georgia papers
Northern sentiment argues Georgia representatives foster disunion, urging Gartrell to leave the Union. The Griffin American Union mocks his secession stance and calls for patriots to govern, criticizing Congress for fanatical rows and lack of business capacity.
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Plain Talk
New Orleans
Georgia
Gartreil
Congress
Griffin American Union
Gaartrell
Gartrell
Betsey Farmer Will Case Heard by Exeter Supreme Court
In Exeter New Hampshire the Betsey Farmer Will Case was heard with Judge Nesmith presiding. The estate valued around 850000 faced questions after Miss Farmer died June 7 1956, with the will dated June 6. Testimony described her as an eccentric recluse living in squalor while relatives contested claims of undue influence and the will’s validity. The jury returned three to one in favor of the will. The document included a 32000 bequest to the Baptist Foreign Mission Society despite her long absence from church attendance.
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Exeter
N. H
Betsey Farmer
Supreme Court
Nesmith
Atoud Pine
Baptist Foreign Mission Society
The Coming Fight for World Championship Title
The article previews a planned April 16 boxing title bout in EvGland between J C Heenan for the United States and T Sayers for England with a purse of £1,000 a side. Heenan stands 6 ft 1.5 in and weighs 193 to 196 lb at 25. Sayers at 5 ft 6 in and 156 lb at 34. It contrasts Heenan’s power and science with Sayers’ experience and toughness, noting backers’ hopes Heenan’s blows will dominate and that Heenan’s camp is backed by supporters on this side of the Atlantic.
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Evgland
J.C. Heenan
United States
Mr. T. Sayers
England
Heenan
Sayers
Long Point
Ford
Morrissey
Thomas
Atlantic
Howe Protest Before Harper's Ferry Committee
Dr. Howe testified before the Harper's Ferry Committee and refused an oath unless he could protest the proceedings. He argued the tribunal is secret and dangerous, beyond legislative scope, and a dangerous precedent. He described Brown and related arms and funds, and noted no leading Republicans were implicated. Senator Mason pressed questions as J. Giddings recalled Brown’s Kansas actions and a lecture arrangement.
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Howe
Harper's Fe Committee
J. R. Giddings
Manson
Mr. Giddings
Mason
Davis
Washington
Harper's Ferry
Senate
Congress
S. G. Howe
John Brown
Kansas
Brown
Forbes
Urma
Wilson
Iowa
Canada
Ile
Giddings
Benatar Mason
Anguer
Ashtuuuls
Jeferson County
Urin
Villaresi
Jeter Ct Teal
Jefferson
Gorwyne
Weat Andover
Giddings Defends Higher Law Against Slavery Opponents
In Portage County dialogue, Mr. Giddings rejects claims of abolitionist funds linked to charity, asserts the higher law overrides slave state rules, and argues human rights exist for all, including minors and lunatics. He notes plans to lecture in New York and consider publishing.
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Mason
John Brown, Jr
Giddings
Mr. Brown
Giddinge
Portage County
Electric Institute
Hiram
Ravenna
Ohio
O. P. Brown
J. Brown
QO. P. Brown
Brown
Macon
Gidding
Jon Quincy Adams
Hivian Ruveen
Cuildings
Mr. Mason
Aluves
Slave States
Mr. Giddings
Ife
Aves
Nero
Despota
Davia
Mississippi
Mr. Davis
Vegetable Tallow from Central American Nut Explored
The agricultural bureau of the Patent Office received specimens of vegetable tallow from a nut the size of a nutmeg. It yields a yellowish tallow when melted and could be used for candies. The plant, native to Central and South America, grows ten to twelve feet tall and has a July to September flowering period. Articles note its potential profitability and purification comparable to fine sperm, with trials planned at the Horticultural Garden. Also mentioned are notes on Egyptian canal sinuosity and a Missouri Republican State Convention set for March 10 to nominate delegates to the Chicago Convention.
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Agricultural Bureau of the Patent Office
Central
South America
L. Cherk
Bagy U. Menoterat Cotatensatt
Patest
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John D. Defreen
Indianapolis
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Osthe
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Jesse Harper
Briggs
New York
Mer. Penning An
Corwin
Clerk
Tolioet
Melernant
William Penncerton
Sierman
Bucceck
Virginia
House of Re
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Henesclaer Gazette
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Cincinnati Gazette
Brown Committee
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