Nomination of Wilmot for Governor by Harrisburg Republicans
The Harrisburg Republican Convention on March 25 nominated David Wilmot for Pennsylvania governor, praising his stand for free labor and free soil. It also named William Millward for Canal Commissioner and James Veech and Joseph J. Lewis for Supreme Court judges with broad state support and resolutions endorsing Republican principles and anti slavery measures.
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David Wilmot
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Dred Scott
Key Stone
Wilmot
Warren County
William Millward
Philadelphia
Congress
Supreme Court
James Veech
Fayette
Joseph J. Lewis
Chester County
Veech
West
Lewis
Johnson
Union
Missouri
Republican Party
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Tur Oprogitton
Harrieburg
Democratic Party
Hales
Summers
North American
Geary's Address Warns Kansas Slavery Threat
The newspaper prints Gov Geary’s farewell remarks detailing pro slavery pressures in Kansas, predicting a slave state outcome under Buchanan and urging a shift from slavery to freedom. It cites reports of outrages, fraudulent voter lists, and territorial ruin as justification for political change.
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Geary
Kansas
Free State
Gov. Geary
Harrisburg
Buchanan
St. Louis
Honesdale
Pro-Slavery Candidate Chief Justice Lewis Declines Run
The Pennsylvania pro slavery party candidate for Supreme Judge, once the ticket's most popular figure, has declined. Observers question what fate may overtake colleagues if he runs before the first five.
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Lewis
Pennsylvania
Kent on Negro Citizenship in Early American Law
A long excerpt discusses Chancellor Kent's view of whether Black people could be citizens. It quotes how natural born subject status might apply in the United States and cites New York law. The piece mocks shifting Democratic positions and criticizes political figures for flip flopping on issues of race and allegiance.
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Vur
Old Fogg
Taney
James
Jay
Marshall
Story
Lord Mansfield
the Ledger
United States
New York
Congress
Pro Slavery Bid, Appointments, and a New Border Rover Book
The piece denounces pro slavery views affecting Wilmot and notes a Senate apportionment favoring Warren and McKean. It highlights Isaiah Rynders’s New York marshal appointment, Gov. Pollock promoting Cols Mann Overton, and previews the Border Rover by Emerson Bennett with ordered free copies for one dollar.
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T. B. Peterson
Philadelphia
Emerson Bennett
Two Warren Ledger pieces show split Democratic stance on Kansas issue
The Warren Mail discusses two Ledger articles debating Mr Buchan an and the Democratic stance. One urges submission to promises while the other warns against crushing voters rights. The piece hints at Daily’s valedictory and a Mayor Mays incident as possible roots of the dispute.
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Warren Mail
Frrenp Coway
Kansas
Buchanan
Eller
Mr. B
Warren
Dennis
Mays
Walker to Become Kansas Governor and Stanton as Secretary
Washington reports Hon. Robert J. Walker accepted the Governorship of Kansas and will move to the territory next Monday. Frederick P. Stanton agreed to become Kansas Secretary of State. Tyre Forest Coal Company forms in Lafayette County with $250 000 capital to mine coal on eight hundred acres. McKean Citizen.
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Washington
Robert J. Walker
Kansas
Frederick P. Stanton
The Next Congress and Slavery Nationalization Effort
Nineteen states have elected 23rd Congress representatives yielding 65 Democrats and 90 opposition, a 25 seat opposition majority. Twelve states remain uncled with 70 members. most southern states will vote solidly for slavery aiding President Buchanan's effort to nationalize slavery.
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Connecticut
Rhode Island
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennesse
Texas
Virginia
Buchanan
Bran Rub Cleans Soiled Wallpaper Better Than Bread
A recipe claims two quarts of bran tied in coarse flannel can scrub wallpaper to remove spots more effectively than other methods. Some prefer bread, but dry bran is said to work best, leaving the paper looking new.
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James
Perry
Pine Grove Mill Hand Injured by Belt Incident
Briggs a Pine Grove man and worker at Wm Brown's Steam Mill was badly injured when his left arm was caught in a belt near the wheel. Doctors feared amputation after the accident last Thursday morning.
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Pine Grove
Briggs
Wm. Brown
Drowned German In Leonhart Field Bayou Near Conewango Bridge
A feeble 80 year old German, Jacob Furber, drowned last Friday evening in a bayou in Leonhart's field below the Conewango bridge. He crossed on a board and is believed stunned by a fall in water under two feet deep. He was Christian Gander’s father in law. The Erie Gazette explains Warren County valuation. Board reports an increase of 27053 dollars.
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Leonhart’s Field
Conewango Bridge
Christian Gander
Rev Wa Smith to preach at Court House next Sunday
The Erie Baptist minister Rev Wa Smith will preach at the Court House next Sunday at two o clock P M. The note mentions the event as a church outreach in the local area. It lists no additional attendees or details beyond the time and location.
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Lottsville
Sugar Grove
Farmington
Pine Grove
Do Elk
Lounsbury’s
Do Corrydon
Kinzua
Warren
Pleasant, Glade
Conewango
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Youngsville
Pittsfield
Columbus
Spring Creek
Eldred
Sanford’s
South West
Tidioute
Limestote
McGee’s
L. L. Spencer
Wa. Smith
Erie
Kansas Free State Convention Held in Topeka
The Topeka correspondent reports the Kansas Free State Convention in session March 10 and 17 with C. F. Currier presiding. The platform urges admission of Kansas under the Topeka Constitution, defends citizens rights, calls for peaceful dispute resolution at the ballot box, and states Free State Party membership excludes slavery.
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St. Louis
Topeka
The
Democrat
Kansas
Free State Party
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