Democratic critique of Pierce Buchanan Kansas policy in 1850s
The piece attacks the Democratic stand on the Nebraska bill and Kansas slavery policy, arguing Modern Democracy under Pierce and Buchanan supports expansion of slavery. It argues Freedom and anti slavery sentiments are endangered, urging Freemen to oppose the party to preserve liberty and the Union.
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Friends of Freedom
Franklin Pierce
Pierce
Nebraska
Kansas
James Buchanan
Buchanan
North
Liberty
Free North
Mr. B
Jefferson
Free Speech
Free Press
Honest Democrats Led by the Nose in Warren County
A critical 19th century critique argues Warren County Democrats lack independent judgment. It accuses Mercer Venango and Harrisburg influence of steering local nominees toward the Nebraska pro slavery stance. The piece warns voters to reject anti Nebraska candidates tied to outside factions.
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Warren County
Mercer
Venango
March
Capt. Scott
Harrisburg
Washington
Nebraska
Warren
Post Office Moves One Door Down by West Sammer ton
The Post Office has been relocated one door below its former site. Postmaster T. West Samerton has refitted the new room in his characteristic neat and convenient style.
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T. West Sammerton
Press of Job Work Described by Factory Staff
Workers report days of moderate heat and strain as they endure heavy pressing tasks. A worker compares the workload to factory press work, noting the effort feels intense and continual.
Drowned man reported at Youngsville dam
A young man named William Fry of Columbus, in this county, was drowned last Wednesday while running a raft over the dam at Youngsville on the Brokenstraw. The body had not yet been recovered.
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Wm. Fry
Columbus
Youngsville
Brokenstraw
Philadelphia Tornado Unroofs 150 Homes Amid No Fatalities
A recent Philadelphia tornado ripped roofs from about 150 houses last week. While injuries occurred, there were no reported deaths and residents began repairs.
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Philadelphia
Spring term at Warren Academy opens next Monday
The Spring term of Warren Academy commences next Monday under the direction of Mr. Davis. See advertisement for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Academy
Davis
Right About Face in Democratic Stand on Free Kansas
A Tribune report from April 10 criticizes Democratic shifts over Kansas petitions and popular sovereignty. It argues the party abandons its rights-guardianship stance, touts centralization, and praises executive military action against Kansas self-government efforts.
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Washington
Nebraska
Warren County
Tribune
Senate
Kansas
Hale
Douglas
Mason
Butler
Wellen
Bayard
Cass
Rusk
Trumbull
Democratic Party
New York
License Law Sparks Public Dissent in Statewide Debate
An editorial protests the new license bill now law, arguing it legalizes a harmful trade and undermines moral policy. The piece decries political complicity, urges readers to comply while criticizing the law’s social costs and inconsistencies.
Law and duty in enforcing the rum issue debate
A citizen argues that laws are only valuable when enforced fairly and urges obedience as a duty. The speaker criticizes the Legislator for Democratic stance on the rum issue, claiming a hundred days of inaction and highlighting the supposed blessing from such prolonged effort.
Adjournment Debate and Senate Action Stirs Frustration
In a sharp critique the piece says the House agreed to adjourn on the 15th while the Senate added the 22nd next Tuesday. The Democratic party faces Internal combat as it winds down its labors, accused of bowing to the South and promoting slavery. The author warns of dire costs and calls the victory a ruinous price.
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House
Senate
Nebraska and Missouri Compromise in Buchanan Letter
The extract discusses Buchanan's extreme stance to subdue abolitionists, urging adherence to existing settlements and declaring the Missouri Compromise gone. It also notes a high river, a late North Mail arrival, thanks to David Barclay for documents, and a Princeton Indiana liquor mob led by women destroying shops, sparing one vendor who pledged to stop.
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Buchanan
Nebraska
Missouri
Pacific Ocean
Jez
Princeton
Indiana
Rutenfranz
Kolb
State printing costs and reform urged by legislature
The State Printing of Pennsylvania cost an average of $63,000 yearly before the contract system and $26,000 after twelve years, saving nearly $37,000 annually or about half a million since 1844. The legislature, however, passed a law to abolish the system and elect a political favorite as state printer, a veto followed by Governor. The piece argues for specifying printing work and having a contractor execute it. It also notes western river steamers totaling 824 ships valued at $29,000,000 and a tunnage of 201,364.
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Pennsylvania
Wild Man Chase in Snowbound Arkansas Frontier
A Parailitta Arkansas report describes a winter of severe cold along Upper Red River. The account recounts a hunting party pursuing a legendary wild man, who attacked a rider, crushed a horse saddle and bridle, and escaped into the snow with a wounded hunter left behind. Indians joined the pursuit as they pressed toward mountain canebrakes and cane brakes for grazing.
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Caddo Gazette
Parailitta
Arkansas
Red River
Louisiana
Brant Lake
Persun
No Extra Session Said by Governor and Legislature
The April column argues against an extra session. The Governor states there shall be none. the Legislature claimed there would be, then died in its claim. Destiny weighs in as officials debate the constitutional limit on a temporary levy, with Gov Clark aiming to preserve the 100 day restriction until voters repeal it.
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Axnany
Yankee Breamtar in Kentucky Ends in Public Arrest
In Munsfordsville Kentucky a Daguerreian artist and a married woman eloped with each other after living there for months. The Sheriff of Nelson County arrested Penbroke and the woman on a warrant, escorting them away as the enraged father from New York watched in shock, the couple sent eastward.
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Kentucky
Stadard
Munsfordsville
Ceteras
Nelson County
Penbroke
East
New York
Cupid
Far West
New-York
Senate backs Erie and Northeast Railroad bill
The Senate approved a bill restoring privileges to the Erie and Northeast Railroad Company on the condition that they subscribe 400000 to the Pittsburg and Erie Railroad capital stock for a coal field to harbor Erie road. The House may block or reject it.
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Senate
Erie and Northeast Railroad Company
Pittsburg and Erie Railroad
Mercer
Erie
Tragic Filicide by Madison County Mother
A mother named Ward killed four of her five children with an axe on Deida Lake road near Bridgeport Madison County. The oldest, about eight, escaped. she wounded herself with her husband’s razor but survived. Police reported the husband’s brutality as a motive and the family was in distress prior to the tragedy.
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Deida Lake Road
Bridgeport
Madison County
Ward
Mathew Ward
Doctor Bowren Attacked by Tenants on Grand Street
Dr Josiah F Bowren of 386 Grand Street was attacked on the sidewalk by Mrs Elizabeth Bowen and another tenant. Bowen struck with a rawhide, later aided by her sister. The doctor sought justice at Police Court. a warrant was issued for Mrs Bowen as the other woman declined to prosecute. The case will be investigated in a day or two.
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Josiah F. Bowren
Grand Street
Elizabeth Bowen
M. D
Connecticut Election Produces Opposition Majority in Legislature
Dispatches show the opposition winning 127 of 226 state representatives and 12 of 21 state senators, with Democrats at 99 representatives and 9 senators. The legislature will elect a U.S. Senator to replace Mr. Touey. Four parties fielded governor candidates. no direct people’s vote occurred.
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Connecticut
United States
Touey
Meteor falls near Belfast shaking area heard in towns
A large meteor dropped south of Belfast at 9 am and shook nearby buildings. The blast was clearly heard in Rockland and surrounding towns, resembling the loud report of a powder mill. Exact fall site remains unknown.
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Belfast
Rockland
Burglars Force Money Demand Near Harrisburg
Two burglars entered a Harrisburg area home, pistol pointed at the owner's head, demanding money, but fled when a resident who had escaped alerted others.
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Fee
North Mail
David Barclay
Wild Man
Ff Herr Drieshhbach
Lion King
Ohio
Zanesville
Lottsville
Sugargrove
Farmington
Foster's Corners
Russelburg
Holloway
Anthony Harrison Scard
Martinsburg
Virginia
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