Pittsburgh and Steubenville Railroad stock meetings held
The Florence Enterprise reports a May 7 1850 meeting of the Pittsburgh and Steubenville Railroad Corporation in Robinson Township Washington County Pa. Board members present include Thomas Bavington John Duncan Jr Thomas C Hunter Edward McDonald James McFarren James Wallace Isaac Walker Jr and Samuel Livingston chairman. Committee members Duncan McFarren and Livingston to estimate costs and set stock to be subscribed. Books to be opened in Paris Florence Burgettstown Noblestown Temperanceville and Pittsburgh with no binding subscription until final report.
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Pittsburgh and Steubenville Railroad Company
James M. Smith
Robinson Township
Washington Co. Pa
Thomas Bavington
John Duncan, Jr
Thomas C. Hunter
Edward McDonald
James McFarren
James Wallace
Isaac Walker Jr
Samuel Livingston
Paris
Florence
Burgettstown
J. M.smith
Washington County
Noblestown
Temperanceville
City of
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
S. Livingston
Jas. Mcfaxres
Debates and petitions in the Constitutional Convention
Reports from the Journal show slow business through Wednesday noon. Petitions for universal suffrage were presented while Mr. Sawyer rallied Democratic allies to oppose Negro suffrage. A resolution invited clergy to open each morning with prayer, with one member proposing a very short version.
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Sawyer
Steubenville and Forks of the Road Plank Road Debate
The letter urges progress on the Steubenville to Wintersville plank road, stressing its importance to farmers and residents. It cites Pittsburgh Gazette anecdotes showing urban plank road land values rising, arguing the Forks of the Road Company must proceed despite opposition, and ends with a quip against pulling back.
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Steubenville
Forks OF
Wintersville
Pittsburgh Gazette
Benertroy Plank Roads
Bradocksfield Plank Road Company
Forks of the Road’ Co
Democracy Bottep Downx in Holmes County Paper
A late issue of the Holmes county Farmer, a loco paper, argues for a revised constitution restricting land ownership to 400 acres, banning banks and incorporations, and forbidding professors of religion from political office except in the church. The writer labels this as progressive democracy and questions what comes next.
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Holmes County
Holmes
California Gold Yields Persist as Cities Thrive
Intelligence from California via the Steamer Empire City and Georgia reports strong gold yields at placers with two million in gold carried aboard steamers. Towns and cities are rapidly arising, signaling silitional thrift, despite unsettled government delaying statehood. A fuller report on the gold mine exploration is awaited with the next steamer.
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California
Empire City
Georgia
Placers
Abolition Convention Turmoil Ends with Police Interference
A Tuesday row in New York erupted over a clash between Prof Grant Capt J Rymanders and abolition leaders Fred Douglass and Rev Samuel Ward. Douglass and Ward argued forcefully for equal humanity amid Democratic figures. The disorder escalated to a near riot, but police intervened, preventing broader violence.
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New York
Prof. Grant
Capt. J. Rymanders
Fred Douglass
Samuel Ward
Democratic Party
Douglass
Ward
Greeley
Fisheries yield contrasts in Cecil and Kent counties
The Cecil Whig reports thriving fisheries in Cecil County with profitable ventures, while the Kent News notes poor spring business on Chester River. Shad and herring are scarce and costly, with shad at 12 dollars and herring at high prices per hundred. The Vine Valley Mass Gazette cites a cold season hindering Mattakeese Creek herring operations.
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Cecil Whig
Kent News
Chester River
Virginia elects end with Locoocs gains defeat for editor Syme
The Virginia elections produce large gains for Locoocs and defeat Petersburgh editor Mr. Syme of the Lettellig reader. The piece condemns an editor who would run for office as beneath the profession and deserving of defeat, criticizing the press as indignant and insubstantial.
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Virginia
Petersburgh
Syme
Letellig Reader
Scicto Gasxellegar
Insu.tea’? Press
Constitutional Convention Proceedings Begin Publication
We commence the proceedings of the State Constitution Convention in this morning's Herald. The publication will be presented to readers in detail and will serve as a valuable reference for the future.
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Herald
Women sentenced to jail for rolling mill riot in May Dispatch
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports that the women convicted in the rolling mill riot face imprisonment with fines to be paid. Governor has the power to remit the fines and may act today.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Mob Attacks Orleanian Office In New Orleans
New Orleans papers report a mob attack on the Orleanian office in Leveest on April 24 between 11 and 12. The crew pelted the building with stones for five minutes, damaging windows and knocking a compositor down. The motive cited is the paper’s exposure of a gang of political desperadoes who hire themselves out at elections. D R Tripex is named as a recoil candidate for Ohio governor. once a Whig representative, he refused to back Taylor and Fillmore and supported Van Buren.
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Ourrace
New Orteans
Orrics Arrackep
New Orleans
The
Orlenian
Leveest
Coms
Rufians
D. R. Tripex
Ohio
Congress
Taylor and Fillmore
van Buren, & Co
Cleveland Herald
van Buren
Fight in Cincinnati Over Suitor Sparks Duel
In Cincinnati a clash occurred between two young men of German extraction using short swords. One was disarmed and yielded while the other retreated. The trouble began over a lady who, after the altercation, would not accept either suitor.
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Cincinnati
Foote
Benton
Senate
Street name calling leads to brawls in Allegheny
A number of young ladies engaged in name calling and tongue lashing in Allegheny streets last Monday, resulting in blows and kicks. Police intervened, they were taken to the Mayor's office and released on bail for good behavior.
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Allegheny
von Monday
Nashville Convention and Local Trials Highlight City News
The Cincinnati Times notes the attempt to sculpt a major Nashville Convention symbol and reports engineers of the Steubenville and Indian Railroad planning a Sunday night canal curve run. It also praises the Ohio State Journal’s editor Basem for its growing prestige. A court case in Steubenville awards 1400 to Sapuronia Swel over marriage breach. Eugene Sue’s French National Assembly nomination stirs social Republican waves as the convention adjourns with strong anti Jesuit sentiment.
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Re Lugene Sue
National Assembly
the Republic
Bank Tax Update Spreads Across State
The Bank of Akron accepts the provisions of a recent act taxing banks as property. Nearly all banks in the state will follow suit, extending the tax to financial institutions as other property.
Clergymen and college leaders noted in early press items
AP reports Reverend Ames Clark of Belvidere New Jersey chosen by Trustees as president of Washington Pace College. Readers are directed to a professional card for Dr. Gans in this morning's Herald. A Boston Post item records a latest steamboat explosion with loss of life under the headline the late steam boat murder.
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Kev.ames Clark
Belvidere
New Jersey
Dr. Gans
Herald
Boston Post
Debating Society Rules Prompt Ethical Conduct
The Debating Society of the Young Men's Association adopts a stance against cheating a printer or inflicting harm. The note frames decorum as essential, urging members to maintain gentlemanly behavior in all dealings and avoid unethical actions.
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The
Young Men’s Association
Be The Most Benevolent Man We Ever Heard Of
The speaker notes a man famed for extreme generosity owning forty acres he fenced to prevent neighbors' cattle from starving, illustrating benevolence through land boundaries and care for others.
Arrival of the Niagara brings Liverpool dates to April 27
The Niagara has arrived in Halifax on Tuesday morning May 7, bearing Liverpool dates to April 27. Parliament proceedings drew little attention in France, with the forthcoming election the sole topic. A known arrangement exists between the Greek and English governments. Flour remains in limited demand with no price change. Prices quoted: Philadelphia and Baltimore 22 44 23, Western canal 18 to 21a, Canada 21s, and old four 21s.
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Liverpool
France
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Western Canal
Canada
One Month Later From California News Summary
New York reports arrivals from San Francisco dated April 1 with the Empire City carrying 1.7 million dollars in gold freight. Mines draw over 100000 people. money remains scarce at ten percent per month. San Francisco markets show high prices for lumber furniture and passage to Sacramento. Failures hit merchants including Frank Ward & Co. The Empire City notes San Francisco as progressive as a locomotive. Theatres, concerts, balls, and military suppers entertain city crowds. Telegraph to Cincinnati may be erected with merchant support. Southern towns thin as spring approaches and miners flock north and south as roads improve.
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Empire City
Wilson
San Francisco
California
Panama
Chagres
N. Y
Sacramento City
House of Frank, Ward & Co
U.S. N
Cincinnati
Destructive Fire in Huntsville Alabama
A fierce blaze struck Huntsville Alabama on Thursday night the 2d inst destroying about five hundred thousand dollars of property. Geo W Warwick workshop was first to catch fire and winds from the South fanned the flames rapidly. Adjoining frame houses along the square were consumed as the fire spread north and south reaching two and a half blocks before being checked Caldwell House and several fine residences were among the losses.
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Huntsville
Ala
Louisville
Alabama
Geo. W. Warwick
Caldwell
Steamboat Mustang Burns at Levee in St Louis
A steamer named Mustang belonging to Stokes’ GatUS company caught fire at the levee in St Louis and burned to the water’s edge. Some crew members lost part of their effects. A few cholera cases were reported yesterday.
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ST. Louis
St Louis
Mustang
Stokes’ Gatus Company
Plan for Texas and new states in Union discussed
The committee of thirteen favors forming new States from Texas under the annexation compact and admits them as equal states, urges not to originate plans in Congress but let Texas decide. It also supports admitting California as a state despite irregularities, citing Douglass's bill. Washington interruptions left the Senate report unfinished.
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May
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Clay
Committee of 15
Texas
United States
Vny
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Douglass
Union
Washington
Senate
Repeal Efforts Rise Rent and Cabinet Shifts Reported
Halifax reports a repeal movement appeal led to last week’s rent increase to £35. In Parliament the salaries committee gains reformist support. London papers hint at cabinet changes with Russell and Graham, Palmerston and Clarendon, and Wood moves. France defeats retrospective transport law. minister resigns then stays. Emigration wanes. UK crops look strong. Election for Ports nears.
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Repeal Movement
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Robert Peel
Duke of Wellngton
Times
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John Russell
James Graham
Lord Palmerston
Lord Clarendon
Charles Wood
United Kingdoms
France
Barden
Blanquin
Raspail
Assembly
France Faces unrest as journals banned and guard actions rise
Chronicle notes France's tense mood with public defiance of police over proscribed journals read aloud on Boulevards. National Guard units face suspensions for electing a Socialist captain while a Te Deum marks the Pope's return to Rome. Austria and the Porte settle a dispute, and Russia reportedly begins vacating Danubian provinces.
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Agene Sue
Ieee
Abe Icine
Sete Tomdees
National Guard
Rome
M. Raimond
Austria
Europe in flux and American steamer disaster
Reports from Greece and Denmark describe ongoing tensions with Prussia and Italy amid palace guard precautions around the Pope. Paris signals a volatile stance as French forces depart. Copenhagen notes Denmark resists Schleswig Holstein demands with Russia’s counsel. In the U S, the Magnolia collapses a Mississippi flue killing one and wounding twelve, while Nashville debates Southern Convention delegates. The James Dick burns at NAS with full cargo loss.
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Magnolia
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Columbus
Mississippi
Nashville
James Dick
Nas
Congressional Debates on Private Bills and Census Reform
Senate considers a Board of Accounts bill with salaries for three commissioners and clerks, and an amendment to limit presidential removals. HouseCommittee of the Whole progresses the Census Bill with amendments proposing a 200-member House and census-based apportionment rules, including provisions for new states and future enumerations.
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Whitcombe
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Hale
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Stanly
Mr. Vinton
United States
House of Representatives
Later From California Arrives With Gold and Passengers
New York May 7 steamers Empire City and Georgia arrived from Charyes with one months late California news reaching Panama. They carried 1,164,000 dollars in gold and sailed with a full complement of passengers for San Francisco.
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California
New York
Empire City
Georgia
Chayres
Panama
San Francisco
Steady Markets Expect Wider Trade After Sailings
In San Francisco on March 20 the continued fine weather revived markets with no notable transactions. Merchants anticipate broader operations ahead, though true activity awaits the steamer's departure.
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San Francisco
Mining Towns Grow as Southern Regions Prosper
From the Pacific News dated March 30, a friend reports rising travel toward the Southern mines with brighter prospects for the coming season. New placers are found as exports rise, and adventurous citizens stimulate growth with new towns planned amid population increases.
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Pacific News
Cholera Alarm Dispatch From St. Louis May 6
News from St. Louis reports a cholera outbreak with 10 deaths today and 7 yesterday, totaling 22 for the week ending Saturday. The Methodist Conference may rise tomorrow due to the epidemic after yesterday's elections choosing Mr. Delph as Major, Mr. Lancaster as Chief Attorney, and Mr. Ronald as City Man hel.
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Methodist Conference
Delph
Lancaster
Ronald
Confection shop signs lure patrons to cash in on sweets
Michael Welsh opens a confection venue on Dth Street near Conn's Dry Goods, inviting old friends to gather for candies, cakes, Scotch herring, and refreshments under a waving sign labeled Confection. The shop sits at 4th Street vicinity and promises constant offerings.
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Welsh
Michael Welsh
Dth
Sive An Ander
Physician Dp L Gans Practicing in Intubenville Corner Market 4th
Dr L Gans physician residence two doors north of office over the shoe shop at the corner of Market and 4th in Intubenville. Classified notice dated May 10, 1950.
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Dp. L. Gans
James Alexander
BOYL
Bank Alley
East Side
Local Cloth Merchants Seek Cash Buyers for Dry Goods
Wood Street Pit Iss now receiving their summer dry consignments in April, offering a wide variety of muslin prints and raw linens. Cassimeres and newer stock expand, with better selection at Meats Basted Job and Virginia Merchants inviting interest to come and assort.
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M’clallen, Knox & CO
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Mulallen, Knox & Co
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