Authorized Londonville agent to wet our general business
M Ruwr Esq of Londonville is authorized to act as our general agent. Any business done by him will be recognized. Readers are referred to a New York and Great Western Rail Road article. Ferenda of the Gouge notes a change. Attention to Dr. Young’s letter in another column. Two more letters to follow, hoped to interest readers moving west.
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M. Ruwr, Esq
Londonville
New York and Great Western Rail Road
Ferenda
Dr. YouNs
Times
Gor Geon
Sim
Public finances and tax explanations in county notice
In a public note regarding the Union purchase and tax concerns, the authors promise better access to the subscription books and explain recent tax changes. They argue no state levy increase for expenses or debt, but a rise for school funding and county building costs, citing higher property values and planned public works completion.
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Saeed
Erie News Briefs Report Charter Repeal and Canal Action
From Erie i the governor notified Franklin Canal Company charter repealed by Legislature and plans to seize property of ward Company. Appoint 10 to oversee railroad appointment and related expenses. Military convention discussed funding and general militia measures with delegates totaling 19,307 dollars and 30 cents.
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Erie i
Biouxn
Franklin Canal Company
Ward Company
Tax Increases and Township Levies Spark County Debate
The article details rising county and township taxes for school and road purposes, blaming township levies for the hike. It cites figures from 1852 and 1853, notes a State school levy increase, and urges taxpayers to study the figures and discuss a remedy with neighbors.
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Boards of Education
Aderexpective Township
Montgomery
Ravd
Anmland Times Responds To Riot Attack
A rebuttal from the Anmland Times defends its stance on a local riot involving Mr. Braptey. The editor asserts support for temperance and claims the Times faced a malicious counterattack from rivals. The piece stresses that authorship and correspondents share responsibility for published views and rejects personal injurious claims.
Firemen Festival Supper Committee Appointed
A committee of gentlemen was appointed to solicit tickets for the Firemen's Festival supper on the evening of the 14th proxime. Members include T. C. Baumannit, A. C. Swinavone, Jorgen Brows, Hexay Sracxone and Josefa Wasto. Proceeds support the Fire Company for equipment. locals urged to respond liberally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Buamxnit
A. C. Swinavone
Jorscen Brows
Hexay Sracxone
Josefa Wasto
Judge Bamtley and Senator Ser in Columbus Contempt Case
In Columbus, Judge Bamtley and United States Senator Ser attempt to compromise on candidacy for US Senate. They view Hon. Tuo or W. Banning as potential options, but signals suggest no need for compromise candidates.
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Bamtley
United States
Columbus
Tuo
W. Banning
Tris Proposes Baby Carriages on Western Railroads
Capital MEA outlines plan to provide baby cars for travelers with children. Proposed features include cradles, baby supplies, toys, sedatives, and comfort items. An experienced matron and nurses would be available to assist travelers during journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Bill to prepay letters to three thousand miles
Dr Orns of thin State as Chairman of the Committee on Pont Roads introduced a Congressional bill making prepayment of letters obligatory. Rates set at three cents per half ounce up to three thousand miles and six cents beyond. A house fire destroyed all in Mr Journ Taven of Leromavilto except bedding. Suspected incendiary. The Niagara River frozen over for the first time in thirty years. P M Ellis of Lancaster named Private Secretary to the Governor, replacing G T Barton. Pulaski monuments planned in Savannah and Nebraska territory much longer than Ohio.
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Journ Taven
Leromavilto
Ohio Union notes on banking, temperance, and militia debates
In a Columbus letter dated February 4 1854 the Ohio Union editor reports on legislative moves including a bill to ban small denomination foreign banknotes, a measure to punish liquor adulteration, and a civil arrest prohibition for Jews on Saturdays. Resolutions on the Nebraska bill and temperance issues stir the Senate as factions favor Main or Prohibitory laws, while calls to organize a state militia emerge alongside protests over Erie canal and slavery-related topics.
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Axoxnavy
Jay Spector
Senate
Congress
Dongrass
Orson
Legislawre
Cocunay
Erie
RIghts and tariffs debate and a travel sketch across states
The letter argues against Pennsylvania’s tariff push to fund iron duties, warning it would provoke state rivalry and hurt distant communities. It then recounts a dated 1853 1854 journey from Ohio through Indiana Illinois and Iowa to the Mississippi, praising Ohio’s energy while critiquing Illinois, with observations on towns, rivers, and landscapes along the route.
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Pennsylvania
Staten
Chhio
Ohio
C. Democritus
Bill actions and committee referrals in 1850s legislature
Debates and votes in the Senate and House cover journal penalties salaries clerks and per diems for 1852 53. The Senate considers a currency bill and a ban on small denomination foreign banknotes amid tariff and railroad discussions. Committees and members like Mr Barbere and Mr Pollet push inquiries into clerks pay journals indexing and officers duties. The session adjourns with bills on county seats criminal code and payouts to jurors under review.
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Senate
Pri
Barbere
Secretary of State
House of Representatives
House
Bellefontaine and Indiana Railroad
Thornburgh
Allegheny
Pollet
Upson
Mescot
Atkinoon
Ohio
Rail Road ventures in Pennsylvania and Ohio praised
The article lauds the New York and Great Western Rail Road reforms naming Selah Chinen borlain and Honey Doolittle Bxys as contractors. It highlights Mr. Chamberlain in rail projects, citing Ship Coral work and multiple railroads built in Vermont, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
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New York and Great Western
New York and Great Western Rail Road
Selah Chinenborlain
Big
Eland Thaw
Honey Doolittle
Friends of Rail Road Enteprises
Mr. Chamberlain
North America
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Ohio
Pennsylvan
Broad Gauge Railroads Promised to Transform U S Transport
The Doolittle, Franklin and Warren Broad Gauge partners boast vast railroad contracts across Dayton Mishigan Hamilton and other states. They claim total costs exceed thirty million dollars for projects in Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Vermont and the British Provinces, including the New York and Great Western known as the Broad Gauge Railroad costing over ten million. They predict completion within two years, enabling through six foot gauge trains from St Louis to New York City without car changes.
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Wisconsin
Tlinois
Iadiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vermont
New York and Great Western
Broad Gange
New York
St. Louis
New York City
Pington Daily Empire
The Pope's Letter to the President Wasutxoren Dec 27
The document presents a Vatican letter to President Pierce from March 31, 1868, conveying the Pope's intended visit, asking protection for Catholics in the United States, and urging cordial relations with the American president. It frames a formal papal appeal via Caxetanus archbishop of Thebes and expresses blessings and prayers from Pope Pius IX.
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Wasutxoren
Pierce
Congress
Caxetanus
Thebes
Nuneio O Seo
Imperial Court
Brazil
United States
Rome
Vatican
Pius EX
Staten
Population growth and property valuation table shown
The table by Mr AVilbor of Erie presents valuations of city properties in populations over 000 from the 1846 and 1859 censuses. It notes the increase in value from 1846 to 1858 and the rise in population from 1840 to 1850, as examined by the Board of Equalization.
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Ohi
Avilbor
Erie
Board of Equalization
House Floor Debates Tariff and Canal Proposals
February session notes lawmakers debating tariff reenactment for iron, state aid to the Sandy and Deaver Canal, and whether a freight bonus is warranted. Eckley, Curt on, Cochran offer inquiries. Peters moves to reference railroad policy committee. GURLEY critiques state edges amid Pennsylvanian policy references.
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Tummay
Cross
Finance Committee
Mid Committee
Eckley
Committee On Public Works
Sandy and Deaver
Ohio Canal
Curton
Houine
Cochran
Peters
Neleet
Pengaylvaxtia
Pennsylvania
Gurley
Loom
Ponoayly
Sandy and Benver
Mahoning Road
State Temperance Convention Debates Prohibition By People Vote
The convention debated whether to leave the prohibition issue to the Legislature or to the people and voted for leaving it to the people. The afternoon featured discontent over finances and management, with sharp criticism of Moses B. Corwine and agent Stewart. A scene with temperance publishers and a Cleveland delegate highlighting reform stances followed.
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Atrnoon
Jenkins
Moses B. Corwine
Stewart
Cleveland
Gree
Giddings
Fire destroys Phenix Hotel and surrounding property
About seven last night a large fire at the Phenix Hotel owned by J. Smart endangered nearby dwellings. Fire companies saved the hotel and stock. two men were arrested on suspicions of arson. The hotel, recently remodeled by landlord Cummings, likely faces heavy losses surpassing a thousand dollars. Market reports note wheat and bread prices firm with some barrels sold higher. telegraphic updates appear inconsistent.
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Phenix
J. Smart
Cummings
Jsf
Han
New York Herald
Mnid
Barrole
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Ep'p. M. Ellis, Esq
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