A Word to the Whigs on October Ballot and Rail Promise
The Jefferson County Whigs urge prep for the October ballot with county nominations by local caucus to prevent fraud and splintering. They criticize Locofoco leaders, defend Taylor era loyalties, and urge active canvass and firm organization for a Whig win. A Harrison county concerted push supports Steubenville Indiana Railroad funding and local subscriptions, with August ballot plans and engineer survey to secure a route.
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Cape
Jefferson
Locifoco
Democratic’ Party
Tappans
M'Canslins
Stantons
Locofoco
Whig Party
Locofyco
Thanit
Cadiz Sentinel
New
Tuscaranes
Steubenville
Indiana
R. R. Co
Carroll
Tuscarawas
Coshoction
Bower
New York and Erie Rattnoap Opens Extension to Owego
The New York and Erie railroad was opened in proper form on Friday toward Owego in the Susquehanna valley. A large New York party arrived at Owego and was met by a large crowd. The line will extend next to Elmira 36 miles away on November 1 and then to Corning 21 miles farther by January 1.
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New York and Erie
Owego
Valley of the Susquehanna
Binghampton
New York
Elmira
Proximo
Corning
Cholera Claims Mrs Morrow in Island Creek Township
Mrs Morrow daughter of John Bray died of Cholera on Thursday night at her husband’s residence in Island Creek township. It is the third local death from Cholera with other nonfatal cases reported, indicating the disease is not confined to towns.
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Kentucky
R. All
Margaret Ghriest
J. Ghries
Wim. Nash
Jackson
Steubenville
Ohio
Wm. Nash
W. Jackson
Allegheny City
Pittsburgh
Willoe
John Rippie
Warren
Armstrong County
Wm. Jackson
Liberty Street
Wood St
D. Halls Co
Pennsylvania
Virginia
M.millin & Shryock
Pittsburgh and Allegheny Dispensary Co
BD. Hail & Co
Cavarron
Wm.Jackson
D. Hall Co
Vi Jackson
Win
Jacob
Wood
Wim
Nash
Steuvenville
Jno
Elliott
Elliottsville
Henry Crew
Richmond
William Palme
Springfield
Hilbert & Hoobler
Jefferson
J. L. Metherridge
Bloomisgedale
Carr& Matthews
Smithfield
Reid & Updegran
Wallace & Bracken
la Grange
D. Brown
Sans
John
Samuel Paul
Green
Ino
Fennimore
Martinsville
Lyon & Baker
Wellsville
Noricke
Mr. Win. Nash
Jefferson County
Asth&ma
Sherman
Milne
Brooklyn
Tenth
Dth Street
John O’neil
Avenue
21St Street
Baggas
Delancey St
Wm- H. Vine
Wainnut Street
Prin Pal
Nassau Street
New York
T. S. Henniniz Steubenville
Aaa
Palmer
Hilbert & Hoelbler
G. McFetridge
Bloomingdale
Carr & Mathews
Reid & Uppegratt
de Wallace & Bracken
Kirker & Son
Wellssuren B. Yost
Warrentown
Lyon & Baker,Wellsville
Lydiw
The
Ca Ap
Joux Yotnason
United States
Seventeen Loco candidates in October Union offices
Seventeen Loco candidates appear on the Union slate for county offices in the upcoming October election. Elizur Wright, editor of the Boston Chronotype, is noted as the Father of eighteen children with a nineteenth on the way, a remarkable burden highlighted by the piece.
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Loco
Eptronian Enerrcy
Elizur Wright
Boston Chronotype
Prospect
Elizur
Wright
Cleanliness as Cholera Preventive Highlighted
City officials argue cleaner streets alleys and cellars curb cholera as in Louisville and along the Ohio River. Efforts here show progress though many areas remain filthy and unhealthy, risking disease without renovation. Also a Cambridge marriage: Rupert Nanna to Anna M Virrum.
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Louisville
Ohio River
Marniro
Cambridge
W. Maynard
Rupert Nanna
Anna M
Virrum
Dr Crawford Eludes Pursuers in Statewide Chase
The text portrays Dr Crawford as escaping pursuers across banks of the state via fleet horses steamboats railroads and swift lightning. It suggests he would be a useful assistant in a printing office to locate runaway and delinquent newspaper patrons.
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Crawford
Emigrants to California Press on With Gold Rush Spirit
Letters received yesterday from emigrants bound for California dated May 15 report 240 miles from St Joseph and flourishing health and spirits. They note abundant grass, mules thriving, no cholera, and frequent wagons and tents along a 2200 mile route. The party is urged by a Mormon express to speed, abandon wagons for pack mules, and discard surplus gear. Descriptions highlight frantic departure, scattered provisions, and reckless disposal of tools as they race toward the gold fields. A note from the St Louis Republican mentions coal boats passing down the river in recent days.
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George Lippard
Quaker City
Gen. Taylor
Washington Union
Locofoco
Union
Lippard
Mr. L
Zyler
Taylor
California
St Joseph
Mission
St. Joseph
Mormon Express
Diggins
T. Louis Republican
Europe
Vaughn
G. C. Vaughn
G.C. Vaughn
Buffalo
Main Street
Post
United States
Caada
Severe River Storm Sinks Boats Near Metropolis
A June storm on the river blew two chimmneys from the Peytona and sank coal boats towed by Superb and Belle Nashville near Metropolis Illinois. Thirteen killed and four missing. first engineer from Steubenville died later. Memphis gale damaged pilot house Texas and cabins, three pilots and thirteen others drowned. captain injured. Clerks’ books lost. many in cabin unharmed.
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Peytona
Metropolis
Ilinois
Steubenville
Memphis
New Madrid
Texas
Steamer Embassy Flues Collapse Near Green River
The Embassy steamer collapsed both flues of the starboard boiler below Green River last Saturday morning. Twenty eight killed and wounded, many scalded, chiefly deck passengers. The boat is badly damaged, the cook drowned, the second engineer badly scalded, and several injured in critical condition with little hope of recovery. Ex President Polk improving after diarrhea, not cholera.
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Green River
Appointments Pending After General Gaines Death
Reports differ on who will lead the vacant military division with Gen Jesup, and another account names Gen Twiggs for the post. Abbot Lawrence is named Minister to England. Prussia offers a positive treaty with the United States.
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Jessup
Gaines
Twiggs
Abbot Lawrence
England
Prussia
Uni
Free Soil candidate Palfrey defeated in Mass district race
Palfrey the Free Soil candidate lost in the 4th Congressional district of Massachusetts to Whig opponent Thompson in a close bid with no clear winner. Cincinnati report notes 98 deaths over the weekend 61 from cholera.
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Palfrey
Free Soil
Massachusetts
Thompson
Water Loan Auction Sells Pittsburgh Bond Shares
In Philadelphia on June 12 the Pittsburgh Water Loan with a face value of ten thousand dollars maturing in 1856 was sold at auction tonight for eighty dollars per share, reflecting solid demand for municipal securities.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cholera deaths rise by eight since yesterday
Eight people have died from cholera since yesterday while the weather stays cloudy and markets show no change.
Southern Caribbean Crisis Sparks New York Turmoil
From New York on June 12 reports say excitement runs high as the President's attempt to cede power to Haytians provokes crisis. Gen Santana defeated Haytians and attacked the city, was barred entry by Gen Jimines who aimed to arrest the American Consul. Santana reportedly sieges the city.
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New York
St. Domingo
Santana
Jimines
Cholera cases and deaths reported across cities
Purtapenpura on June 12 records 36 cholera cases and 19 deaths by noon. New York reports cases and 19 deaths. Philadelphia notes three cases and one death on June 13. Boston records two cholera deaths on June 13. Mr Thom, injured in a railroad accident, died today.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Mr. Thom
Cholera Toll Rising Across Cities With 14 Deaths
New York on June 13 reports 44 cholera cases and 14 deaths while Washington marks the morning issue of The Republic and the discontinuation of The National Whig.
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Washineton
the Republic
National Whig
Market Report and Fire at Harris and Co Sugar House
In Puitapetrasa on June 13 the flour and grain market shows no change while pork demand stays fair and lard remains steady. Last night Harris and Co Sugar House burned down along with up to four adjacent buildings, with damages around $80,000 of which some is insured.
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Puitapetrasa
Harris & Co
Cholera Deaths Reported In Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on June 13 seven deaths from Cholera were reported today.
Panorama of Donovan at Richmond destroyed by fire
Philadelphia June 14 The panorama of Donovan at Richmond depicting the battles of Mexico was burned Wednesday night. The building carrying the exhibit was insured for five thousand dollars.
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Philadelphia
Panorma
Donovan
Richmond
Mexico
Cholera Toll in New York Rises with 16 Deaths
In New York on June 14, authorities reported thirty cholera cases and sixteen deaths by 3 o'clock. The figures reflect the ongoing outbreak as health officials race to contain the spread and hospital wards fill with patients.
Cholera Deaths Reported Across Cincinnati and St Louis Cemeteries
The Board of Health gathers cemetery reports in Cincinnati with thirty interments from cholera deaths reported yesterday. In St Louis, seven cemeteries log forty seven cholera interments for Tuesday and twelve from other diseases.
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Board of Health
St. Louis
Cholera toll climbs in Crotera as deaths rise in St Louis
In St Louis on June 14 there were 26 cholera deaths, 40 on Monday, signaling a rising trend. Over the last three days interments totaled 129 with 198 attributed to cholera. The river is rising rapidly toward a fresh high. Arrests of Pittsburgh California Emigrants report the killing of five Kansas Indians and multiple injuries, with US dragoons detaining the group at Fort Kearney awaiting trial. The company reportedly broke up.
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Severa
United States Dragoons
Cholera on Board Steamer Joan of Arc At Cincinnati
The steamer Joan of Arc arriving from New Orleans carried 300 passengers mainly German emigrants. Thirty five cases of cholera were reported on board with seven deaths. Built. Pat.
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New Orleans
Pat
Duel in Louisville Ends with Wounding of Pope
A duel occurred in Louisville on June 14 between lawyers George S Gray and H. Pope, with Pope being shot. Both participants were practicing attorneys.
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George S Gray
H. ©. Pope
Arrival of the Cambria at Halifax noon Wednesday
The Express from Halifax notes the Cambria’s arrival at noon on Wednesday with 69 passengers. It will be due in New York Friday night. Business has improved since the last arrival. London money is easy and US stocks closed at 110 in Liverpool. Market notes include dull flour, heavy Western goods, and pork demand at reduced prices.
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Overland Express
Halifax
New York
London
United States
Liverpool
Ostot
Wili
Lamartine
Paris Printe
Lamarerino
Kentucky
Absalom Morris
Pittsburgh
M Nets
Notsburgh
Asviii
Se Lam
MC Loskey
Deny
Woodstate
Hlorel
Dresden
Berlin
M. Hodkinson
Madalon
Brussels
Ingrain
Wood Street
Bth
Paig
SHI E.E
Boots
Liberty St
Pitter
A& W
Artiles
Advan
Berry Street
Firrzaeravp
Market Street
Pittsurzh
Market St
Brington
Aly
WY. R. Nevin
Commercial Row
Liberty Street
J. Shephard
Commercia Row
Cholera Toll Rises in Norfolk Week
Twelve deaths from cholera occurred in Norfolk Virginia during the week ending Tuesday last. Authorities reported the steadier pace of cases and urged vigilance and sanitation measures in the city.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
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Steubenville and Indiana Railroad
Ohio Canal
Covotton
North Township
G. W. Adams
Malachi Jolly
A. S. Croskey
Warren Draper
Cincinnati Dispatch
U. S
Geo. McCook
New Lisbon
St. John’s NB
Miles
Pittsburgh Post
Cincinnati
Polk
Ted
Puivapetpuia
Purtapenpura
Crotera
Fort Kearney
Pittsburgh Gazette
Cambria
Western
Havre
Western Prime Mess Pork and Ordina
Clickiner
Clichiners
Samuel Pa Green
Wly
Kway
Radway
General Derot
Pearl Street
T. Shening
Consum
Duncan
Ikis Medianale
Doncan
Frever
Stevcb. cc
GH Business
Berger
Pittsburgen
Iegarwar
N. O. Sagar
Y. Hyson Cdo
Imperial Do
Reis & Berger
S. West Corner
2D St
A. Mason & Cap
P Street
Goodis
Iorhet Street
Penville
Madame A. Gostina
France
Von
Exchange Hotel
James Gosling
Fleming’s
Virgin Alley
Pleming
Pitsburght
Hogan & Cantwell
Graefenberg Company
Tate
State of New York
Graetenberg Company
Arched Campbell
Albany
Llus
Graetenberg
Setenberg
Patterson &Grimes
J. McMechan
Townsend
Va. Russeau
Toewnsen
James Cummings
Blackwell’s Island
Blackwell's Island
Mr.Townsend
Cuas
Swain
Exvrtaseru
Desbrosses St. Firs
Joan Buker, Jr
Anp Marriep Lapres
Isaac W. Crain
Wooster St
H. P. Puling
Wilson
Briggs
Mod
R. K. Elmendorf
Carriox
Fulton Street
Sun Buildings
Wio
R. Kates
Amercan
Kates
Elizabeth Barker
Phila. City
Langs
Elizth Barkers
Stephenville
A.L. Frazer
City Hotel
4Th Street
Main
Romana
Forethstreet
e.Kane von Mainstreet
Messrs
Tuptle
Prap
College OF Health
R. E. Sellers
Wholesale and Reais
I. S.hening
J. Sinclair
Ttenbeenville
John Beall
Cadiz
A. I. Groskey
New Market
Harnson Co
Kirker & Reynolds
Wellsburgh
D. G. W. Wilson
West Alexander
C. B. Carrery
Th. Richardefon
Pitsburgh
H. Richardson
LE Roy
Creeseman
Dr. le Ray
Fleming & Lucas
Third Street
A. Conn
Wm.Matthews
Lydw
Sycamore Street
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