Free State voters and Black citizenship in the Reconstruction era
A Pennsylvania newspaper argues that Black Americans are citizens with state-imposed disabilities and traces voting rights across several states. It cites 1776 to 1820 constitutions in South Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, noting how free people of color were excluded or restricted, and urging constitutional change in light of the Dred Scott decision.
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Kent
United States
Pennsylvania
N. Y. Tribune
Taney
Dred Scott
Buck
South Carolina
Virginia
South Carolinia
Delaware
Kentucky
Tennessee
Tennesee
North Carolina
Ohio
Maryland
Baltimore
Annapolis
Congress
Louisiana
Mississppi
Alabama
Indiana
Illinois
Connecticut
New-York
New- York
Missouri
New Jersey
Free States
Free
Union
New York
Free Banking Bill Faces House Debate and Vote Split
The Free Banking bill sparked an animated House debate on the 2d instant. Supporters like Mr. Suuthers of Warren argued the new system would limit bank note issuance to dollar-for-dollar backing, curb wild currency, and prevent contractions, while critics warned of risks. After initial defeat by seven, the House reconsidered and set a Thursday for further action with optimism for passage.
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House
Suuthers
Warren
Philadelpha Zyquirer
Ball
Struthers
United States
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Calhoun
Condemnation in The Right Quarter in Louisville Journal
A long communication signed A Kentucky Lawyer denounces the Supreme Court Dred Scott decision as extrajudicial and partisan. It argues the majority usurped power over Congress and northern jealousy grows from slaveholding influence. Senator Penrose of Philadelphia dies, sparking adjournment and tributes. William H. Andrews dies in Buffalo, with a bar meeting and resolutions.
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Louisville Journal
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Scott
Missouri
North
Congress
Wagonseller Held for Trial After Bank Cashier Theft
Wagonseller the sloping Cashier of the New Castle Bank was arrested in Philadelphia and brought to New Castle where he disgorged 21,500 of New Castle money and is committed for trial at the next term of the Court.
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New Castle Bank
Philadelphia
New Castle
Gov Pollock appoints James W Armstrong supreme judge
Gov Pollock names James W Armstrong of Lycoming County to serve as supreme judge in place of Judge Black. The article also notes a ratification meeting at the Court House with prominent locals and speeches by J J Clyde W A Lawrence Joseph Casey Hon John C Kunkel and Mr Moorhead. It lists presidential appointments in Kansas Territory and an interim Indian Affairs commissioner.
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Pollock
James W. Armstrong
Lycoming County
Judge Black
Harrisscrc
Court House
J.J. Clyde
the Herald
American State Council
W. A. Lawrence Esq
Joseph Casey
John C. Kunkel
Moorhead
House of Reps
Kunkel
Wilmot
Bellefonte Whig
John W. Whitfield
Land Office
Daniel Woodson
Delaware Land District
Kansas Territory
Frederick Emory
the Land Office
James P. Downer
Western Land District
William H. Doak
Kansas
Epaphrodotus Ransom
Michigan
Charles E. Mix
Indian Office
Indian Affairs
Harris to Become Editor and Proprietor of the Washington Union
Hon William A Harris of Missouri has arranged to become editor and proprietor of the Washington Union effective on the 15th instant. He formerly served as a Virginia congressman, was Minister to Buenos Ayres, and edited the Constitution and the Spectator in this city. Appleton’s future as Assistant Secretary of State is considered likely to succeed Gen Thomas.
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Washington
William A. Harris
Missouri
Washington Union
Congress
Virginia
Buenos Ayres
Constitution
Spectator
Appleton
Gen. Thomas
Warren Union School closes first term with hopeful outlook
The Warren Union School finished its first term with a brief review and student declamations overseen by Principal Mr Twining and Miss Shattuck. The piece argues for stronger unity with the local Academy and urges trustees to merge lands and fund expansion for a lasting educational institution.
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Union School of
Warren
Union School
Academy
Warren County Board to elect County Superintendent for three years
The Warren County School Directors are notified to meet on the fourth of May to choose a County Superintendent for three years and set the salary. The notice urges wise counsels to advance common school education, noting current schools are doing well and hoping for continued improvement.
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Warren County
Floods Boost Allegheny Levels Amid Tight Money Times
The piece notes another flood week with the Allegheny rising and small streams expected to run high, potentially easing the severe money pressures that have plagued the area for years. It highlights the lack of prior rises in smaller streams and the hope such floods bring relief to finances.
Town Council and Street Wood Piles Promises Questioned
A reader laments unfulfilled promises to clear wood piles from town streets and asks for an industrious person to investigate and report on whether a functioning council exists.
Maple sugar cake praised as finest of the year
Alexander Williams presented a cake of maple sugar described as the nicest seen this year. The gift draws thanks and recognition for its quality and craft.
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AZ Alexander Williams
Examinations for Teachers Schedule by Locations
The examination of teachers will be held at multiple locations from April to May. Dates span Lottsville Sugar Grove Farmington Pine Grove Elk Lounsbury's Corrydon Kinzua Mead Rogers' school house Sheffield Cherry Grove Warren Pleasant Glade Conewango Youngsville Pittsfield Columbus Spring Creek Eldred Sanford's South West Tidioute Limestone McGee's and more. Directors and applicants must attend. L. L. Spencer presides.
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Lottsville
Sugar Grove
Farmington
Pine Grove
Do Elk
Lounsbury’s
Do Corrydon
Kinzua
Warren
Pleasant, Glade
Conewango
Court House
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Columbus
Spring Creek
Eldred
Sanford’s
South West
Tidioute
Limestone
McGee’s
L. L. Spencer
Republican Platform at Harrisburg endorses liberty and union
The Harrisburg march resolutions defend the Declaration of Independence and Federal Constitution, oppose slavery expansion, call for Kansas rights, condemn Supreme Court overreach, and demand ballot security and state control of western rail paths. They denounce slave power and urge unity across parties to protect republican institutions. The platform also opposes foreign supremacy and urges reform of elections and Main Line sales.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Washington
Polk
James Buchanan
Free States
Kansas
Music and Singing School Opens for Warren Residents
Misses M B Alexander and A E Salisbury announce a music school opening in Warren on Wednesday May 7. Prospective students apply to Lucius Rogers or at R S Orr’s residence. Piano lessons are $10 for 24 lessons with singing class privileges. singing only costs $1. private singing lessons range from $2 to $5 per term.
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M. B. Alexander
A. E. Salisbury
Warren
Lucius Rogers
R. S. Orr
J. A. Morrison
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Warren Mail
Mr. Struthers
Gay
Republican Party
Ledger
Penrose
Buffalo Express
Wm. H. Andrews
Dr. Andrews
Buffalo
Fillmore
Home Matters
Allegheny
Geo, Sailor's Cigar Shop
John Shutt
Eddy
Weaver
Charley
Republican Platform
John Fife
Sinclearville
Fredonia Advertiser
Mr. ©. Shaw
New York City
Michael B. Brayton Stacy
Lodge of Free Masons
Assemblies
M. S. Waits
Conewango Township
Borough of
A. H. Ludlow
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