Extraordinary Passage Deeline in Cotton D tine in Frdjan Corn
The ship Danin Haron arrived at this port at five thirty morning after sailing from Liverpool on Saturday the 7th. It completed the voyage in height times and seventeen hours port to port and departs for Boston this morning arriving tomorrow for a nine day twenty hour crossing. American Mail Steamer Pacific reached Liverpool from New York on the 4th in eleven days. Corn market notes England harvests secured with no change in wheat and flour prices Indian corn declined sixpence per quarter.
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Otttc Bitteds
Canada
Danin Haron
Liverpool
Boston
Philadelphia
Pacific
New York
England
Jenny Lind Concerts Ticket Prices Reduced at Castle Garden
In Castle Garden four final Jenny Lind concerts will see ticket prices cut by about 26 percent on average. One class seats drop to $2 and promenade tickets to $1, while future Boston dates loom, likely raising prices at the Mercer Street Hall due to smaller capacity.
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Mademoiselle
Jenny
Mr. Barnum
Castle Garden
Jenny Lind
Boston
Mercer Street
Herald
Barnum
N. Y. Herald
Democratic Nominations Tabled For State Officers
Canal Commissioner William T. Morison of Montgomery County and Auditor General Ephraim Banks of MiMin County lead a ticket. Surveyor General J Porter Brawley of Crawford County and James Gamble of Lycoming for Congress are listed, with Assembly John J. Packer and Commissioner Christian Albert from Lower Mahoney. Prosecuting Attorney Charles A. Kutz of Milton and Deputy Surveyor Samuel Young of Lower Mahoney join the slate. Auditor Reuben W. Zartman of Jackson rounds out the ticket.
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William T. Morison
Montgomery County
Ephraim Banks
MiMin Coaunty
J. Porter Brawley
Crawford County
Milton
Samuel Young
Lower Mahoney
Reuben W. Zartman
Jackson
Dyspepsia Article Promises Relief in New Remedy
The note credits editorial absence to the editor's indisposition over two weeks and thanks Hon. Joseph Casey for the President's annual message and California correspondence. It also points readers to an advertisement for a new dyspepsia remedy named pepsia, with a favorable opinion expressed.
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Joseph Casey
California
Body of Woman Found in Susquehanna Near Calf Island
The body of a pregnant woman, likely drowned during the freshet, was found in the Susquehanna at Calf Island four miles below town by Henry Burns. An inquest led by J H Zimmerman described the remains and noted facial features and a missing tooth pattern. The Rev B W Mortis, recently rector here, accepted a call from Manyunk and left friends behind. Gov Johnstown’s reception at New Berlin drew a large crowd with remarks by James Pollock and Mr Johnson of Lycoming. the governor is said to be affable and popular.
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Susquehanna
Calf Island
Henry Burns
J. H. Zimmerman
B. W. Mortis
Episcopal Church
Manyunk
Jouxstox
New Berlin
James Pollock
Johnson
Lycoming
Committee of Ways and Means
Vinton
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Hall
Phelps
Washington
Senate
Benton
Mr. Clay
Berton
Messrs
Foote
Dickinson
Douglass
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Mason
House
Mangum
Shields
Mesars
Badger
Cass
Yulee
Dawson
Hamlin
Tore
Jess
Shamokin
Northumberland County
Beat Gap
Centre
David Marti
John Reply
Teri
Farny
David Marts
Henry Porter
Baltimore
Democratic Ticket Sets County Against Quiet Tide
As election nears in the county, enthusiasm remains low with the ticket seen as settled, making Democratic candidates appear assured of victory.
Lycoming Democrats Nominate Ticket Including Beck Boal
Lycoming County Democrats name John B. Beck for Sheriff and George F. Boal for District Attorney on the ticket with General Brindle for Assembly, expressing pleasure at old friends joining the slate for the fall election.
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Lycomine County
Lycoming
John B. Beck
Geo. F. Boal
Easqrs
General Brindle
Assembly
New Verse Debates Taylor and Sargents Prize
The column notes a prize for Bayard Taylor's song and contrasts it with a competing work by Mr. Sargents. It comments on perceived merit and melody, and mentions Jenny Linn Prize Sonnets and opinions from exchanges about the relative quality of the two poems.
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Bayard Taylor
Sargents
Taylors
Democratic Conferees Back James Gamble for Congress
In the 18th district the conferees from Lycoming and other counties urge Democrats to unite behind James Gamble of Lycoming County for Congress. They warn that a federalist win could jeopardize Pennsylvania’s chance for a Democratic president and appeal for disciplined support to ensure victory. Union county conferees later join, while John Cummings is noted as a competing nominee with differing instructions.
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James Gamble
Bag
Lycoming
Congress
Tee Ance
Lycoming County
Dallot
Lycoming Canity
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Gassin
Democratic Party
WM. A. Petrikin
W. Quiggle
Oo Bruner
WM. Piatt, Jr
John Roush
James Chatham
Isaiah Bartley
James Deegan
Union County
John Cummings
G. Leisering
Thos. Bower
Senate Debate on Indian Policy and Slave Trade Bill
The Senate debated a California Indian peace bill with an amendment fixing three thousand dollars for three Indian agents. A DC slave trade measure faced extended discussion over penalties for aiding escapes. Amendments were rejected and the bill engrossed with a January 1 1850 effective date.
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Washington
Senate
Bell
Committee On India Affairs
California
Davis
Miss
Committee On Military Affairs
Gorley
Liberia
Messrs. Cwinn
Fremont
Badger
Mr. Clay
Clay
Yeas
Messrs
Baldwin
Benton
Bright
Cass
Chase
Clarke
Maass
Dayton
Dickinson
Dodge
Wis
Iowa
Douglass
Ewing
Felch
Greene
Gwinn
Hale
Hamlin
Jones
Norris
Seward
Shields
Smith
Spruance
Sturgeon
Underwoo
Wales
Walker
Whitcomb
Winthrop
Nays
Atchison
Barnwell
Berrien
Butler
Mias
Dawson
Downs
Hunter
King
Mason
Morton
Pratt
Rusk
Sebastian
Soule
Turney
Yulee
HOUSE
Venable
Secretary of the Navy
Clark Mills
Jackson
Harris
Illinois
Almon W. Babbitt
Utah
Richardson
Ioqairy
Secretary of the Interior
Ewin
Vinton
Allen
Bayly
Committee of Ways and Means
Post Office Department
Henry Clay Letter on Fauquier Dinner Honoring General Foote
Henry Clay writes from Washington August 29 1850 accepting invitation to attend a Fauquier County Warrenton dinner honoring General Henry Foote. He praises Foote as ardent able and patriotic, commending his Union defense and efforts to heal dissension, and regrets inability to attend. An obituary notes Mary Cook a Norfolk elder passing at 120.
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Foote
Virginia
Henry Clay
Committee of
Washington
Henry 8. Foote
Warrenton
Fauquier
Mississippi
Congress
Tariff Reform Foe in Congress Promises Senate Support
Washington reports indicate a strong push to amend the 1846 Tariff to a Specific duty system. If the House passes it, Senate likely will too, with business interests seeking steady law over fluctuating policy. Debate highlights Omnibus tariff politics and regional alignments among Southern Whigs and Northern Democrats.
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Washington
House
Senate
Colombia
Benton
Mr. Clay
Mr. Foote
Jeff. Davis
Congress
Texas
New Mexico
Rome
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Benwlar Foote
Jefferson Davia
Foote
Hhe Slamp
Quitman
Don Quixote
Fire
Pennsylvania
Jen
Ron Gud
Whig Letter Sparks Debate Over Prof Webster Confession
The text describes Southern Whigs aligning with national patriotism in Pennsylvania, mentions Francis Pankwan as cited by the Boston Times, and notes that a reply to Prof Webster's late confession questioned its truth. It adds that a letter by Dr Putnam was prepared but suppressed.
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Reapixa Ramaoan
Pottsville Journal
Reading
Reading Railroad Company
Francis Pankwan
Boston Times
Webster
Sie
Putnam
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Anne
Agincourt
Avalanch
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Five Points
Lafayette
Lad
America
Sunbury
H. B. Massen
Atvehrisens
Seeyrehonna
John J. Packer
Binking
Christian Albert
Lower Maloney
Charles A. Kutz
Friend Best
Sunbury American and Shamokin Journal
Washington News
Int Sounion
District of Columbia
Maryland
H. Cuay
Centenasian Dean
Mary Cook
Norfolk
Keystone State
Onseaven
Key Stone
Northumberland
Baron Liebig
J. S Houghton
M. D
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Chilisquaque
Tuoas Beaven
Delaware Township
Extranetn Linney
James F
J. M. Woods
Whitedeer
Voion County
Wo. B. Sunnivasx
Calarge
Hans Panthor
Coal Trade
Sunauny
Danvill and Pottsville
Tol
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Philadelphia Market
Frova
Southern
Baltimore Market
Penn
FALL
John Stone & Sons
South Second St
France
de Patani
Mackerel Street
Philadeldhla
Henry Leighow
Af Point Township
William Leighow
Pembrook Leighow
Adan
Northumberlend
Nathan Saxton
Dea
Dee'd
Flemington
New Jersey
Eaid
Isaiah Morgan
Upper Augusta Tahp
Samuel Culp
Upper Augusti
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John Haughawout
Adm
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William A. Crown
Market Street
Ealers
Third Street
Tino
Baron Larbig
North Eighith Smeer
Wiley
Lee
Pepsin and Rennet
Uecker
Nepal
Dora
Sonny Fies
Mishails
Baron Lirdg
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Paige
Ven
Th. Combe
Louk
Gilletiie Haine
Colt
Girablam
Bemon
Profesor Dunglibon
Jodie
Phila
Elphin
Bowmen
Jane
Nava
Ain Eae
Mala
Madea Stoeeie
W. Priling
George Bright
Madeenity Bau Gil Aoe
Heptith
Tee
Ee McEwensville
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