Correspondence from July 1860 on Washington scene and Senate debates
The writer describes summer visitors in Washington, contrasts northern and southern cities, and reports on the Galphin claim, slavery discussions, and the Senate's crowding. He notes speeches by Mr. Cooper and Mr. Upham, views on the Clay Compromise, iron interests, and anti slavery concerns. Texas pro tensions over New Mexico and calls for a territorial government in place.
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Wasiaweron
Congress
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pratt Street
Galphin
Toombs
Georgia
Crawnford
Treasury
Senate
Mr. Cooper
Pennsylvania
Seward
New York
Cooper
Clay
South
Upham
Vermont
Pritt
Maryland
Prat
Berton
Webster
John Davis
Masa
Mr. Foote
Mr. Clay
Mr. Soule
King
Alabama
Gen. Rusk
Texas
New Mexico
Houston
California
Plains murder story from Apaches claims ten Americans killed
Late advices from the Plains report an Apache raid that killed ten Americans including Messia I. W. Flournoy and Benjamin Shaw. The party encamped overnight near the killing site and was surrounded at dawn. bodies lay around a wagon and mules were slain in place.
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St. Louis
Thos. W. Flourney
Independence
Duty
Sata Pe
Canal Commissioner William T. Morison of Montgomery County
The note names William T. Morison as Canal Commissioner candidate for Montgomery County. The filing mentions Agility General in connection with the ticket.
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William T. Morison
Mialgomery County
Northumberland to Pottsville Passenger Schedule Change
New arrangement leaves Northumberland at 3 A M and reaches Pottsville by noon for dinners and the 7 P M Philadelphia train, reducing the trip from two days. Counterfeit ten dollar notes mimic Bank of Danville but show a spread eagle. genuine vignette is rolling mill. Farmers report heavy hay crop and promising wheat, rye, oats, and good corn progress.
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New Annancement
Northumberland
Pottsville
Philadelphia
Bank of Danville
Horton Declines Congressional Nomination for Harmony
Hon Jesse C Horton announces he declines as a candidate for Congress to preserve unity in the Democratic ranks. The Fourth of July celebration passes peacefully with a Dewart Guards parade, Sunday school picnics, Temperance Cadets procession, and social gatherings in Shamokin Island groves. The party returns by the Gondola with streamers as the day ends.
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Jesse C. Horton
Congress
Dewart
Market Square
Cadets of Temperance
German Reformed Church
Aaron Christman
Danville
Shamokin Island
Bathing in River Brings Borough Fine Debate
The paper laments river bathers in the Borough during 5 AM to 8 PM hours. It condemns public indecency by young men and calls for enforcement by elected officers. Echo complains the High Constable neglects duty as residents seek action to curb the nuisance.
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Sandwich Islands
Echo
Paine's new light proves a phantom hoax in Worcester
A Worcester observer reports Paine’s hydrogen from water by magneto electricity is an unproven claim. The apparatus, shown in a house and at the Exchange, appears damaged or nonfunctional after a gas leak. Report notes the gas burned with a blue flame and the device’s components arouse skepticism about practical production and safety.
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Mining Register
Dame Nature
Paine
Worcester
Evening Bulletin
Mc. Paine
New York
J.G. Poduick
Boston
Mr. Paine
Notices of Estates and Accounts Filed in Northumberland County
Register's notice lists creditors and interested parties in estates of deceased residents, including George Miller and Mary Eb Miller, with guardians and executors named. It states that accounts of guardians and executors have been filed with the Northumberland County Orphans Court and a session is set for August 6 for continuation and allowance.
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George Miller
John Wolly
Mary Eb Miller
Daones Forrester
Jacob Weikel
Bapeiliet Slrolenberger
John and
Jonathson Ravders
Saige Smith
Edward J. Baldy
Martin Zortman
John Zortman
John Peuerl
Wisadov'rs
John
Leonard Ponsvl
Philip Kohl
Dewd
Daniel Koll
Enoel Mower
Lila
Taree Vincent
Philip Poller
Jaga S. Straub
Georges Conrad
Samah Ao
Sarah Drater
Draber
Martin Ketly
Woltinger
Kaya
List of Names from a Historic Directory Fragment
A fragmentary roster lists individuals including Mrs Catharine McCleaster Beuhler Eli McMacen Dinah Berger Martin Pifer Michael Rowen Jonathan Reader John Castles Robert Rover John Corwin IL Jacob Rake Amelia Christ Miss Mary Ross Carlin Eli Readeresse Clark Philip Shilp George Dix W Wm Esq Shipman John Haupt Jacob Sunbury Harrison George Seighried Ben Kline Frederick Abraham Kembe Emanuel Seraged Samuel Keefer Danijel Weiser John Leibrick M W Wiegerd Eduyond Landow Juhn R B Packer P M.
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Acley
Catharine McCleaster Beuhler
Eli McMacen
Dinah Berger
Martin Pifer
Michael Rowen
Jonathan Reader
John Castles
Robert Rover
John Corwin
Jacob Rake
Amelia Christ
Unclear roster list with names and divisions in 1950 record
A fragmented OCR listing numerous personal names, initials, and division markers dated June 30, 1950. The legible portion reads like a roster across multiple individuals and affiliations, lacking cohesive event context or clear actions.
Resolution on Constitutional Amendment discussed by Senate
The 1890 Senate in Harrisburg meets to debate a proposed constitutional amendment. The session covers qualification of electors and terms for judges, with calls for standards and a timeline for ratification.
Fragmentary 1850 Vote List and Cherry Pectoral Ad
A garbled OCR page shows a list of names including William Jack and John M'Cahnon with voting notes, followed by an advertisement for Cherry Pectoral by Ayer’s with testimonials from Edward Hitchcock and others. The segment mixes names, claims, and medical endorsements, reflecting late 19th century journalism and patent medicine promotion.
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James C. Aver
Edward Hitchcock
Amherst College
London Lancet
Vayer
Windham Co
Haul
Ayers
Catherine K.cady
Bryant
Chicopee Fata
Mass
C. Ayer
Proclamation for August Court at Sunbury Northumberland
Proclamation notices a two week August term of the courts in Sunbury Northumberland County with jurors, witnesses, and officers required to attend at 10 a.m. on Monday August 5th 1850. It lists juror names, traverse jurors and heirs notices, and commands prosecutors and witnesses to appear. Printed under James Covert resembling an official court schedule with judge and officers named.
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Sunbury
Cadets of Temperance
William W. Lazarus
W. A
Alban
B. Fisher
Albert W. Fisher
A. W
Jaan Wessens
Portsmouth
Eughindt
Chads
Simeon
Monnday
Court House
Lvania
Corearheuvrentiiy
Comite
Atheneas
Nyniediver
Caren Rentil
Berger
Mreshibeat
Odin
Erie
Caen Myer
Renordax
Jwlyer
Tar Forte
Tess Sears
Anmciaic
Ommon
Erliy
Dovth
Som
Wren
Beato
Uribew
Wales
Foe
Northumberland
Saotury
Commonwealth
States of America
James Covert
Qork Trie
Northumberland County
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McKraniss’ Merchants’ Hotel
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Sunbury American and Shamokin Journal
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Canal Locks
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Seid Borough
Water Street
Mary Lyon
George Lyon
R. Sunbury
Zeitz & Co
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Anna Humnsieker
Ptorthumberland
David Taggart
Tor
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Seanbery
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Northun
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Susan Smith
Dunn W. BR
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Peter Echard
John Hatcher
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Jose Horpson
George Resive
George Willsea O. Warner
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Senate Chamber
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J. Porcer Browley
William A. Crabb
Jonathan J Commingham
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Charlin Froily
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John Wey
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P. Downer
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Wain
Toner
John C. Evans
William Evan
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Feather
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Benjamin P Pottner
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Th Mae F. Other
Jeph Griffing
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Fart
Befor Thert
John Mestligen
Williar
J. Gerrotiill
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Lewis Hew Corl
Werhingtin
Cy He Jones
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Charles Keine
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Henry Little
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Lowell
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Robert Campbell de Hush
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Jas. Bachler
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Coal
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de Chilisquaque
Jos Weitzel
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de Shamokin
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Millwright
Edward Buoy
Point
Jacob Geise
Do Up Mahoney
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Justice
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Jos Snyder
Gent
Hugh H Teata
Jesse Touts
Dlo Do
John Ebright
Jacob Bret
Henry Jackson
Milton
Jacob Shipman
Daniel Kaufman
Juhi Hare
Cawien
Isaiah Miller
Renj. Treon
Ile Jackson
Dan ’l Hireman
Reuben Snyder
Wheelwright
Geo Gaal
John Zimmerman
Philip Weaver
Do Rush
Benj. Wolverton
Do Shamokin
Joseph Wallis
Gentleman
Henry Repley
Jos Burman
Boatman
Alex. Colt
Blacksmith
Michael Lenker
Low Mahoney
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John Snyder
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Anthony Watson
Alex Reed
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Merchant
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Farner
Lewis
John Horm
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Mahoney
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Chas Morea
du Point
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John Wert
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Jie Hayes
Ila Do
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Ab, Langerice
Samuel Lerch
Birr
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Ljitierer
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Dan’ McFails
Turbot
Mark Sluck
Per Reitz
Miller
Dan’ de Witt
Joby Bheller
HH. Kreeble
da Shamokin
Jos Hoover
de Iln
Simmel Heeser
Avesta
Geo Enrichar
de Low Mahoney
Win Hayus
P Hileman
Geo
Bowne
Dodge & Barret
Ann Myers
Dewarté
Jordan
Rachel McCarty
Elizabeth Weitzel
R. Fegely
John Shissler
Jacob Karcher
Daniel Fryimire
al Chas
W. Richards
Josgph Pettit
Mary Snyder
Robert W Dunnsane
James Done
Thompson
Jacob Cubel Pontius
Samuel R. Wood
Joan
Hunter
Sam Furie
P Pengg
John B
Boyd
Robert McCoy
Eward
Kutauer
Jacob Philips
George L. Weimer
Lawrences
Sarah Laighou
Peter
Nyten
Me Williams
John Bowen
P Donnell