Democratic State Convention Adopts Officers and Ballot
Delegates gathered at the Court House for the Democratic State Convention at 11 o'clock. Gen A F Wilson of Huntingdon chosen President pro tem with several secretaries. Afternoon session elected Henry Magraw of Allegheny as President and listed numerous vice presidents and secretaries. Balloting for Canal Commissioner began with results after four ballots and a nine member committee was formed to draft resolutions.
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Court House
A. F. Wilson
Huntingdon
Wa. Jack
Westmoreland
H. Facax
Philadelphia County
F. W. Grason
Washington
Wesley Frost
Major M'Veagh
Wm. H. Blair
Joseph Filler
T. J. P. Stokes
Wm. Penn Lambert
Benjamin Tyson
Wm. H. Butler
John Coye
Fallmer
Wm. P. Cooper
Arnold Plumer
J. Galbraith
John L. Gillis
Col
Dickerson
Noah Shull
John Moore
Cyrus Zimmerman
Samuel Woodburn
Wm. Jack
A. N. Meylert
R. F. James
Geo
W. Pierce
W. Brewer
C. M. Johnston
Charles Barnett
Robert Gemmill
Wm. H. Fagan
Carter
Joel Ritter
Spencer Shoemaker
T. W. Grayson
Thomas B. M'Cord
Canal
Hubleys
Strickland
Vanzant
Clover
Morrison
Martin
Hallowell
Brodhead
Cresswell
Oles
Rean Frazer
Messrs
Frazer
Ritter
Hutter
Wilson
Lynch
Thompson
Plumer
Kaine
Danner
Bribery Allegations Shock Lancaster Convention
Mr Johnson of Lancaster accused delegates of accepting bribes to sway votes. He named no one but urged proof against certain individuals. Mr Donahue of Philadelphia County produced eighty dollars at the table, calling it corruption. Mr Greene of Philadelphia County claimed he received one hundred dollars. A motion to form a committee for investigation passed. committee named Coyle Plumer Stokes Frailey Bailey. The convention adjourned to 8 court tomorrow.
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Johnson
Lancaster
Donahue
Philadelphia
Greene
Philadelphia County
Messrs
Coyle
Plumer
Stokes
Frailey and Bailey
Convention votes for Canal Commissioner amid bribery exonerations
A committee report exonerates all candidates from improper conduct and condemns two Philadelphia men for attempting to bribe delegates. Balloting for Canal Commissioner yields W T Morrison nominated unanimously. A recess precedes ballots for Surveyor General where Col J P Brawley wins nomination. Auditor General ballots follow.
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Messrs
Ranken and
Ovenshine
Philadelphia
Banks Named Auditor General By Convention Vote
A majority of votes favored Hon Ephraim Banks of Mifflin county, nominated for Auditor General. Col Bean Frazer of Lancaster, from the resolutions committee, presented the report which the Convention adopted after debate and several failed amendments, with four dissenting voices. The body adjourned at half past twelve noon.
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Ephraim Banks
Mifflin County
Col. Bean Frazer
Lancaster County
Committee On Resolutions
Sunbury American Circulation Claim and Letters List
The Sunbury American boasts the largest circulation among journals along the Susquehanna in northern Pennsylvania. The paper publishes a List of Letters per posting requirements, alongside business notices.
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Sunbury American
Siequehanna
Pennsylvania
Apprentice sought in local printing business
A notice seeks a young apprentice around fourteen to fifteen years old for a position at the office. The paper regrets missing the county meeting proceedings and promises future reporter presence to keep readers informed.
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Iour Orricens
Northumberland Public Square Enclosed With Fence and Trees
Borough authorities enclose the public square with a neat fence and plant a doubled row of trees to form a retreat as the dog star rages. This creates a shaded quiet area amid the heat event.
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Northumberland
Centre Turnpike Company Elects Officers at Northumberland
Stockholders at Lee's Washington Hotel Northumberland Monday last chose officers for the Centre Turnpike Company including President Josuurn R Pripskey, managers Thomas Biddle Thomas Woodside Daniel Brautigam Wm Forsyth John Serven David F Gordon Lot Benson John H but A E Kapp and others, with John Taggart as Treasurer and David Taggart as Secretary. At Trevorton meeting Saturday last officers named for the Trevorton Mahonoy and Susquehanna Rail Road Company including President Bertram H Howell and managers John B Trevor Robert M Ludlow Chas W Hegins D M Boyd secretary treasurer R M K Ludlow
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Centre Turnpike Company
Lee
Washington Hotel
Northumberland
Josuurn R. Pripskey
Meanegers
Thomas Biddle
Thomas Woodside
Daniel Brautigam
Wm. T. Forsyth
John Serven
David F. Gordon
Lot Benson
John H. But
A. E. Kapp
C. Kay
Wm. L. Dewart
Wm. Donaldson
Treasure
John Taggart
David Taggart
Trevorton, Mahonoy and Susquehanna Rail Road Company
Trevorton
Bertram H. Howell
John B. Trevor
Robert M. Ludlow
Chas. W. Hegins
D.M. Boyd
R. Mc. K. Ludlow
Bridge to replace nuisance at borough edge
Centre Turnpike Company plans immediate contract for a new bridge on the eastern borough edge. The elevated arch will span forty feet to prevent flood damning and freshets. The county will share the cost of this long needed improvement.
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Centre Turnpike Company
Board of Commissioners
Northumberland County
Turnpike Company
Charles Weaver
Sunbury
Jacob Woffa
William Wilson
Iron trades boom in Pennsylvania and city arts offer relief
The letter praises Pennsylvania iron industry with Warnock Leybrandt Co. as a leading Philadelphia foundry and cites growth from iron and coal resources, protected by duties. It also notes May dullness in Philadelphia culture, outlining theatres and galleries, and describes the Panorama of the overland route to California and other arts offerings.
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Philadelphia
Tennsylvania
Warnock, Leybrandt & Co
Noble Street Wharf
Mowldors
Barnum
Chesnut Street
Thomas Dunn English
Academy of Fine Arts
American Art Union
J. F. Francis
IL TL. Doty
Susannah
California
San Francisco
Sacramento
Convention picks Morrison Banks and Brawney for state office
The Williamstown era article praises Morrison for integrity and industry, lauds Brawney for long public service, and Banks for learning and judgment. It questions convention authority to set party platforms and urges reliance on individual judgment until delegates are clearly instructed. The Sunbury-Williamsport rail project is announced with route details, potential coal and timber wealth, and hopes for a connected western line to Erie and Philadelphia markets.
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William T. Morrison
Commonwealth
Brawney
Legislative Hall
Democratic Party
Sunbury
Warmisburg
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Mahoney and Wisconisco Company
Mahoney Creek
Clark’s Ferry
Susquehanna
Shamokin
Mahoney
Lyken
West Branch
Sympathy for Philadelphia Delegates Over Bribe Offer
The piece condemns a supposed bribe of 180 dollars offered to two Philadelphia delegates. It argues the sum was too small to case any real influence and questions the identities of Mr Green and Mr Dona hue. The writer believes the affair was staged for effect and expresses disinterest in further knowledge of the individuals.
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Philadelphia County
Judas
Mr. Green
Mr. Donahue
Boston Bulletin notes universal Webster guilt and likely execution
The Boston correspondent asserts broad belief in Webster's guilt and imminent execution, contrasting Massachusetts support for punishment with efforts in Philadelphia and New York to secure a pardon. The piece also mentions a Philadelphia Post Office complaint and local notices about art exhibitions and consular appointments.
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Boston
Evening Bulletin
Webster
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
New York
Social Scene on Chesnut and Arch Streets in Philadelphia
A letter from Philadelphia dated May 28 1850 notes sun returns to Chesnut street and promenades revive with well dressed ladies Arch Street becomes fashionable while Spruce Street is busy with colorfully dressed crowds of color and gender expressions. The piece laments crowds and rails at Arch Street and mentions Philadelphia losing summer travel from the West and Southwest due to the Mad River railroad link.
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Chesnut Street
Chesnut
Arch Street
Spruce Street
Philadelphia
Mad River
Cierra
Lakeshae
Arrival of the America from Liverpool and Paris dispatches
The steamship America, Captain Shannon, arrived at the port after a nine day voyage from Liverpool and headed to New York. Reports from Paris describe political contention over the electoral bill, Franco British diplomacy, and ongoing European realignments with France, Austria, Prussia, and Italy. Greece relations with England and France. a Potsdam assassination attempt on the Prussian king. and Hungary amnesty measures amid unrest.
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Prussia
Europe
Potsdam
Artilery
Austria
Hungary
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