Tariff Debate Moves Forward in Congress and Senate
Washington reports an assertive push for tariff reform led by Mr Hampton of Pittsburgh. The plan would re affirm the 1846 tariff with specific duties tied to market values, aiming to aid Pennsylvania iron and coal interests while seeking cross party compromise.
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Washington
Congress
Hampton
Coal and Iron
Bayly
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
House of Representatives
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Oushaven
Preacher to Speak Sunday Afternoon at Presbyterian Church
Religious notice announces Rev. Mr. Craighead will deliver a sermon next Sunday at 3 o clock in the Presbyterian church. The text notes peaches in market for ten days, plentiful though less flavorful due to cold damp weather. Acknowledgment to Hon. Joseph Casey for his speech on tariff, arguing Senator Sturgeon misrepresented the 1846 tariff’s impact on iron and coal trade.
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Mr. Craighead
Presbyterian Church
Joseph Casey
Northumberland Claims Lead in Democratic Congressional Fight
The article notes a bitter contest to nominate the Democratic candidate for Congress in the district. Northumberland county presses for its rights, arguing a unanimously available candidate and long wait since a county nomination. James Armstrong of Lycoming is nominated for Congress, with a county ticket formed to organize the party.
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Northumberland County
Union County
Lycoming
Clinton
Court House
James Armstrong, Esq
Congress
Danville Boy Drowns in Canal
Seven year old Howard Donaldson, son of Judge Donaldson of Danville, drowned in the canal at that place on the 16th instant.
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Howard Donaldson
Judge Donaldson
Danville
Disunion movement meets weak show in Georgia and Macon
In Georgia and Macon disunionists struggle to rally support as Nashville and Macon gatherings draw small crowds. The piece notes limited attendance, mixed Union sentiment, and cites Rhett and Yancey among speakers while defending the Union. It also covers Kossuth and companions imprisoned in Kotayeb with Turkish guards and visits from their children.
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Georgia
Urnanimous
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Macon
Washington Union
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Rhett
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The
London Daily News
Austria
Russia
Porte
Kotayeb
Kossuth
Batthyni
Measaros
Perezel
Reat
Kral
Europe
Madam Kossuth
Mide
Barpack Wall
Falling of Another Canal Bridge Takes Life
A canal bridge collapsed on Monday above Northumberland on J R Priestley’s farm as Rev Henry Leighow crossed with four horses and a plough. Leighow died an hour later from head injuries. Bridges of natural decay are warned against, and calls for strict inspections follow.
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North Branch Canal
Northumberland
J.R. Priestley
Henry Leighow
Leighow
Senate and House Actions on Adjournment and Postal Bill
In August 1850 Wasniscox report notes a failed motion to set an adjournment day as Congress awaits California and Texas boundary bills. The fugitive slave bill passed third reading. The House declined to suspend the rules to advance a Postage Bill, then discharged the State of the Union measure from further consideration. The Post Route Bill progressed with amendments and a later rejection of a broad road post route amendment.
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Pittsburg
Robt J. Walker
Pennsylvania
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Burt
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Wasniscox
Senatt
Texas
Mattison
Potter
Union
Ashman
Evans
Col Gaines to Lead Gila River Expedition toward Emerald Fields
Col Gaines of Texas is poised to head an exploring expedition along the Gila from the Colorado junction seeking navigable passages and the unknown Centralia south of the Mormon territory. The venture aims to uncover mysteries of the region rich in mines and dangers with potential spectacular discoveries if success and life permit.
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Texas
Gila
Colorado
Beremendex
Mexico
Gov. B
France
United States
Centralia
Mormon Territory
Webster to face execution as Troy tragedy unfolds
The August 26 update notes John W. Webster's calm acceptance of capital punishment and impending execution. It reports tight prison confinement, limited visitors, and a predicted public confession about premeditated murder amid Albany jail and Troy homicide context.
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John W. Webster
Rev
D. Patan
Roxbury
Cambridge
Pearson
East Cambridge
Local Transit Swap May Replace Eagle Line Cars
The Peswevivanta Ramaoan Company plans to replace the Eagle Line service from this city to Columbia with an entirely new fleet of spacious cars. The old line will withdraw either on the first or fifteenth of next month. The Pioneer Packet Boat and Store Company property is advertised for sale in coal collegees and Hattisburg due to the Eastern Division completion of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Wheat in Stark County is estimated at 1 ¼ million bushels, with export potential of at least 1 million.
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Albany State Register
Caldwell
Dean Sun
William A Caldwell
Auburn
China
New York
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Callwell
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Delivan House
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Eagle
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Coallegees and
Hattisburg
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Ledgger
Waeat
Stirk County
Onn
Stark County
Multiple Properties Seized in Sunbury Area Foreclosure Sale
Seized properties to be sold as the estate of John Boyd, with notice to tenants. A 34 acre Upper Augusta tract with a frame dwelling, mill, and storm. a 160 acre Point Township site with brick tavern, barn, shops. and a 24 acre Upper Augusta parcel with a log dwelling and stable. Auction at Sunbury Court House on September 26. James Cow, Sheriff, August 31, 1850.
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Enid
John
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Hie Adm
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Shamokin
Daniel Kernfetter
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William H. Thom Wal
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Wiliam Cameron
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Leonard Pfoutz
Mortour Ridge
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Jonathan Pursel
Augusta
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Edward Oyster
Jo Snyder
Jacob
John Farneworth
Edw Oyster
John le James Cow
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