Legislature adjourns after 92 days with Palmer interim speaker
The 1860 session closed after a brief 92 days. Speaker Francis resigned, Palmer was elected interim speaker, and remarks praised members and urged mutual kindness. The session reported about 2300 bills, including the Penal Code, Free Banking Bill, and Sunbury and Erie Railroad Bill.
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Francis
Robert M. Palmer
Schuylkill County
Sunbury and Erie
Penny
Pittsburg
Messrs
Strong
House
Friends of
President’s protest and Congress inquiry clash in 1860 debates
The document recounts a congressional inquiry into presidential actions amid charges of administration corruption. It notes President Buchanan’s formal protest against inquiry, the Hickman led committee findings, and a resolution asserting Congress oversight over the executive. It also reports a late night quarrel on a road, missing raftmen, local police notes, and Harrisburg delegation arrangements for the Chicago Convention at Briggs House.
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Congress
Judiciary Committee
Hickman
Buchanan
Republic
United States
House
Executive Department
Suprosep Murper
David Meads
Morrison
Martin
Harrisburg
Harrisburgh
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Fatal accident near Sunbury and Erie Depot claims Eppy life
Landlord Narvanses Eppy of Tanner House and former Carver House owner died after a small hand car ride at the Sunbury & Erie Rail Road Depot. He fell on the track and died within hours. The incident sparks calls to bar depot surroundings from children to prevent future fatalities as the community bids farewell to other local figures and notes changing town life. Episcopal preaching announced for Johnson's Hall next Sunday.
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Narvanses Eppy
Carver
Sunbury & Erie Rail Road
Eppy
Crivetann
Black
Ledger
E. Cowan
the Mail
Harrisburg
Warren Ledger
Warren
R. S. Orr
Judge Merrill
David Jackson
Daniel Jackson
Eddy
Chautauque County
Plan for Warren Academy and Normal School in Warren
S P Johnson explains a 1860 proposal to establish an Academy and Normal School department linked to the Union School. The plan would use rents from Academy lands to fund teachers and facilities, with options to sell lands and reinvest to create a county wide higher education system. He argues against opponents and outlines safeguards and future steps for legislative renewal.
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Johnson
Academy
Harrisburg
Union School
Rouse
Senate
Benson
Warren County
Warren Academy
Warren School
Union School of
Warren
Union School Department
S. P. Johnson
Free Banking Moves Through Legislature
The Free Banking Bill outlines safeguards for a bank issue system. Auditor General endorses notes, stock deposits, and strict capital and specie requirements. Banks face penalties for defileation and must publish financial conditions monthly with annual dividend verifications.
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Auditor General
United States
New York
News from Mexico and Pacific Railroad debates
Reports from Pensacola dated April 5 and 6 describe Miramon retreating toward Mexico City as Juarez forces near Vera Cruz. The barque near Alvarado may be the third vessel in Miramon’s intercepted dispatches. Pacific Railroad plans shift to a Salt Lake City route, facing Senate opposition. Calhoun Benham may replace Della Torre as California district attorney. Times Washington notes telegraph line proposals from St Paul to Puget Sound. Senator Gwinn to push Wigfall's Pacific Railroad bill this week.
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Pexsacola
Froripa
Mexico
Savannah
Miramon
Vera Cruz
Juarez
Thad Miranoon
U.S
Irdianola
Alvarado
Galveston
Texas
Jrdianola
Wasauxoron
The
Tribune
Pacific Railroad Co
Salt Lake City
Southern Pacific
Senate
Della Torre
California
Calhoun Benham
Harper’s Ferry
Sanborn
Congress
Posse Comitatus
Times
Washington
Messrs. O'Reilly
Speed
J. J. Stevens
Washington Territory
St. Paul
Minn
Pugent Sound
Gwio
Wigfall
Pacific Railroad
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Warren Mail
Gary
Stephen Girard
Andrew G. Curtin
Centre County
Earth
Palmer
Senate of
Washington and
Jefferson
Crawford
Butler
Erie Gazette
Spencer
St. Louis
Effie Carstang
Shaw
Miss Effie
Bank of Commerce
Johnson's Hall
Free Banking
Brooklyn
McLane
House Pacific Railroad Committee
Senate Committee
John Brown
Massachusetts
Nonaistown
5Th Congressional District
James Hoover
Dr. Jackson
J. W. Royer
Frank Crosby
Cameron
Hoover
Seward
Bates
Pr. Eaton
Church & Dupont
New-York
C. L. Hequembourg
Henry Cobham
Anne Hodges
W. W. Hodges
Wrides
T. T. Bradford
Jefferson J. Taylor
Union
Matilda M. Hall
Waterford
Bullalo
N.Y
Conewango
David Jackson, Esq
Nathaniel Eddy
Farmington Tp
Charles
Joseph
Catherine Lindsey
Rye
Corydon Township
Warren Co
Allegheny
Shernan’s Mills
Corydon
EA. Crandall
R. Brown
A. Wilkins
Detroit
Michigan
Brown & Saltsman Ee
Hackney Sidings
Brown & Saltsman
Hans
Stewarts & Cos
UST
Barclays
Carver Hous
Iceland
Stewarts
Barclay
Mead
W. F. Kingsbury
Jonathan Kingsbury
First Presbyterian Church
Board of Trustees
James Titauaay
Jacob Gray
James Haliday
James Halliday
Maggie A. Ball
Berns
Johnson & Lady
Falconer Chautauque Co
N. Y
R. 8. Orr
A. F. Davis & CO
Medd L. Arnest & Co
J. A. Morrison
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