Peace in Europe a fragile patchwork of discontent
The piece notes widespread dissatisfaction with the European peace settlement, praising Napoleon for avoiding deeper conflict yet condemning missed opportunities to liberate Italy. It also reports political shifts, Buchanan’s presidential prospects, and Edinboro Normal School’s budding success with a term starting August 15 and a $3 to $5 tuition range.
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Edinboro Normal School
J. R. Merriman
Sears
Three Congress members-elect Die Losses Surpass Expectations
Three late fall elected congressmen Thos L Harris of Illinois 6th Cyrus Spinck of Ohio 14th and Wm C Goode of Virginia 6th have died. The piece notes Lucx Old line Whigs remain in demand in Georgia and observes five of six Democratic nominees for Congress were formerly Whigs now backing those same rivals. It also reports Philadelphia brokers rejected Monongahela Bank notes on the 29th.
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Congress
Thos. L. Harris
Illinois
Cyrus Spinck
Ohio
Wm. C. Goode
Virginia
Lucx
Georgia
Stanp
Unver
Philadelphia
Harrisburg picnic features lively foot races for prizes
The Telegraph reports a Harrisburg picnic with several entertaining foot races. Winners include James Shanklin in a 100 yard gold chain race, Anna Bender in a 50 yard jewelry event, Mary Mahan in a 100 yard bracelet race, and Franklin Mahan in a 100 yard studs and sleeve buttons race.
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Harrisburgers
Telegraph
James Shanklin
Anna Bender
Mary Mahan
Franklin Mahan
Galloway
Mahan
Kansas Border War Claims Board Report
The Kansas Constitutional Convention appointed a board to examine losses from the Border Ruffian conflict. It lists 468 claimants and total losses of 8676 02021 with 312 988 06 allowed. Houses burned 78. horses stolen 368. cattle stolen 23. Pro slavery losses 318 718 63. Free State losses 94 259 40. The convention adopted a constitution and Kansas plans to seek admission. fall elections to choose representatives, governor, judiciary, legislature and two U S Senators.
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Kansas
Congress
U. S
Blondin Crossed Canada Bridge Feats Amid Crowd
Blondin walked to Canada and back last Wednesday. After a 15 minute rest he returned and performed daring rope antics high above a chasm. He stood on his head swung round the rope hung by one arm and by one leg. The crowd numbered beyond any former attendance.
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Bionpin AcArx
Blondin
Canada
Union Lodge No. 834 consecrated in Bradford McKean County
A new Masonic Lodge Union Lodge No 834 was consecrated in Bradford on Aug 3 by D D G Williams and D D G Thos Clemens. Officers installed include W M Samuel Boyer S W Nelson Parker J W G F Peckham Secretary William Bardsley Treasurer Jasper Marsh More Lieur. Also reported Lafayette McKean County coal oil factory start near Luther Davis Coal Mine promising extensive business amid county coal growth.
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Masonic Lodge of Masons
Union Lodge No
Bradford
McKean County
D.G
D. M. Williams
B.P. Tilden
Lafayette
Luther Davis
Aymar Plans Goat Island Scaffold for Summerset
The Boston Herald reports W. F. Aymar of Louise Wells equestrian troupe plans to build a scaffold on Goat Island and lower a summerset into the water at the falls foot, a stunt drawing comparisons to Blondin. The piece notes a balloon ascent planned from Watertown, N Y with La Mountain reconstructing the Atlantic voyage and $20,000 funding to cross the Atlantic this season.
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The
Boston Herald
W. F. Aymar
Louise Wells
Goat Island
Blondin
Aymer
Atlantic
Hempville Steamer Fire Near Charteston
The Hempville bound for New York caught fire at sea and 25 passengers returned to the city aboard a pilot boat. The vessel reached Southern wharf and cotton in the hold was burning as firemen pour water streams. hold damage appears extensive. Courrier reports from Matamoras say Northern Mexico is quiet and Gen. Wool has been suppressed.
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Mexico
Wool
President Fowlkes Delivers $50,000 for Railroad Stock
In Louisville on July 29 President Fowlkes received fifty thousand dollars to pay the first installment on stock for the Southern Pacific Railroad. The funds were left at Louisville and today he departed for Marshall Texas to proceed with the matter.
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Louisville
Fowlkes
Southern Pacific Rail Road
Marshall Texas
Arrival of the Anglo Saxon at Fanmer Point
The Anglo Saxon from Liverpool passed Fanmer Point at 9 this forenoon while a London Post dispatch notes conference at St. Cloud to settle Italian affairs next month. Reports claim both Emperors doubt peace terms and English journals mock the agreement. France’s budget shows a surplus as the Emperor tours St. Cloud. Italian discontent grows in Florence amid peace terms.
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Fanmer Point
Liverpool
London Post
Italy
St. Cloud
Lord Palmerston
Villafanca
Paris
Daily News
France
Ile
Ivory
Florence
Fire at 107 Water street causes heavy losses in New York
A blaze at the Andre & Bros. warehouse on Water street destroyed cigars tobacco and wine valued at 50000 with adjoining buildings damaged 20000. The fire started from a wax kettle in John Murphy's bottling basement and burned about four hours. Manhattan Engine Co. No. 8 aided by steam power helped extinguish the blaze.
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New Yor
Andre & Bros
Water Street
John Murphy
Manhattan Engine Company No. 8
Cassius M. Clay Attacks Kentucky Candidates in Covington Speech
In Covington Kentucky on July 29 1859 Cassius M. Clay addressed a large audience on the Governatorial race denouncing both Bell and Magoffin as political quacks He framed his remarks as a Republican manifesto and urged non slaveholders to join the coming national Republican victory There were no disturbances reported during the address.
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Cincinatti
Cassius M. Clay
Covington
Kentucky
Bell
Magoffin
Kansas mines yield total $20500 in gold dust
Three men arrived at St Joseph with 12000 in gold dust after selling 8000 worth in Osaka, totaling 20500 from Kansas mines. Also notes Kansas Constitutional Convention adjourned sine die with a 34 to 14 vote, all Democrats opposed and refused to sign. Various telegraph and election items follow. Florence Nightingale ill. Monongahela Valley Bank in western state reported failed.
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St. Louis
St. Joseph
Osaka
Kansas
Puiapetpuin
Monongahela Valley Bank
Cool week followed by hot spell and showers
The report notes a cool week last week and a return to the nineties with occasional showers this week. It also lists local happenings including renovations and home improvements, church work, a funeral in Pine Grove, and community events.
Distressing Accident and Local Notices in Warren Area
Distressing accident near Pine Grove Village as James J Sumner accidentally shoots his wife Frances Sumner while handling a rifle. Inquest returns verdict of accidental discharge. Ledger notes Warren Mail entering year twelve with reflections on town growth, reads as a hopeful milestone for readers and community progress.
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Joan J. Sumner
Pine Grove Village
Frances Sumner
John J. Sumner
Ledger
Warren Mail
Warren Mail School Celebration Crowns Students’ Performance
Pursuant to notice district citizens gathered at the School House on the 29th to witness the closing scenes of the last term. The young performers delighted the audience with their efforts, earning full satisfaction from all in attendance.
School procession ends with resolutions on education
Citizens and scholars march past the school with G I Whitney as marshal and a Pitts field music group. W F Siggins presents a school banner as Miss A Benoit replies for the school. Speeches and a meal follow at Coover Island before unanimous resolutions praise educators and request publication of the proceedings.
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G. I. Whitney
Pittsfield
W. F. Siggins
A. Benoit
Youngsville
Warren
Old
Young
C. P. Mayo
T. N. Wurrsey
T. W. Meap
Brokenstraw
Spurious Imitations Targeted for Costar's Vermin Remedy
Advertisement warns readers to beware of counterfeit Box Bottle and Flask imitations of Costar's vermin killer. It offers mail order options including 1 dozen sample packages by express to dealers and lists wholesale agents in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Youngsville with Henry ke Costar address at 410 Broadway New York.
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J. C. Cover
Herald
Lancaster
Wis
Grant County
W. Curtis
Oakland
Ill
St. Louis
Osborn & Parsons
Tafton
Georges Rose
Cardington
R. Wright
Troy
Roach, &c
Broadway
New York
Express
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
T. W. Dyott & Son
Robert Shoemaker & Co
Pitsburg, Pa
B. L. Fahnestock & Co
H. B. Waite
Youngsville
Henry Ke
Broadway, New York
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Eldred
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Wm. Rice
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Edgar Eldred
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Europe
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Florence Nightingale
Highgate
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J. Y. James, Esq
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Downing
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Erie
J. Y. James & Co
A. J. Spencer
Yankeebush
New Baptist Church
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Iiantone
Curtis
Chapin Hall
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Gould
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G. N. Parmlee & Co
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Parmlee & Henry
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Wm. C. Arthur
Gates Burrows
C. Brasington
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R. W. Dalrymple
Conewango
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O. L. Davis
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Israel Kelloge, Jr
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Columbus Borough
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EG Sobel
Uvice
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Caroline Defrance
Kimball Wells & Co
Commuwealth
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Enoch Bordwell
Woven Rubin
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Hiller
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TNA Insurance CO
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J. PF. Downing
Rice
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Court of Common L’leas
Crawford County
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Eli D. Catlin
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Blacksmith
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Quaker Hill
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