Warren County Nomination Announcements for Local Offices
We announce J. Goodrich of Warren as a candidate for the Legislature from Warren County at the ensuing election pre nom. Robert Allen of Freehold is announced as Sheriff candidate for Warren County at the next election subject to nomination. John B. Brown of Sugar Grove is announced for Sheriff Warren County at the next election subject to nomination. Henry P. Kinnear of Youngsville is announced for Sheriff Warren County at the coming election subject to Republican convention decision. John F. McPherson is a candidate for Prothonotary of Warren County. Isaac H. Hiller of Sugar Grove is announced for Prothonotary of Warren County at the ensuing election subject to Republican Convention.
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Warren Boro
S. P. Johnson
T. S. Messner
Youngsville
Boro
J. Foreman
Alden Marsh
Columbus
D. W. Elderkin
W. B. Sutliff Brokenstraw
Samuel Hull
G. W. Brown
S. S. Raymond
W. Martin
Corydon
J. J. Shearman
John Crooks
Cherry Grove
O. W. Mather
A. Plumb
Conewange
Daniel Gross
W. J. Sill
Deerfield
Griffin Brown
W. Connelly
Elk—Charles Taylor
David Dinsmoor
Eldred
W. Brown
W. B. Sanford
Farmington
Lewis Jones
Glade
Henry Cobham
Tanner Hackney
Kinzua
J. R
Agsramiy
J. Goodrich
Warren
Cowan
John Is Taylor
Warren County
Conewango Township
Snenir
Robert AT Len
Freehold
Sneney
John B. Brown
Sugar Grove
Warren Co
Sverwr
Henry P. Kinnear
Joln F. McPherson
Isaac H. Hiller
F. Cowan
R. Geer
Buchanan vs Douglas Battle Reflected in Tariff Clash
The piece details a long running feud between Buchanan and his keepers over Douglas and Lecompton. It notes Southern party unity to avoid harming former adherents and portrays the Union as urging Douglas support to defeat Lincoln. It critiques tariff policy as favoring positive protection for home industries and mocks James B. Clay’s defense of his father.
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Buchanan
Douglas
Democratic Party
Lecompton
South
Union of the 23Rd
Illinois
Lincoln
U.S. Senate
James B. Clay
Breckenridge stumps Kentucky amid sectional politics
The vice president campaigns in Kentucky shifting focus from Democrats versus Americans to a North versus South struggle over slavery. The piece cites his rhetoric urging Kentucky voters to resist abolitionist influence and align with Southern interests, linking it to the 1860 contest. Also noted are reactions to President Harrison's log cabin era fire at North Bend and local political quarrels in Berks and Venango with editorials on party loyalties and nominations.
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Breckenridge
Kentucky
North
South
Union
Revill
McKee
Harrison
North Bend
William H. H. Taylor
Cincinnati Gazette
Beard
J. Scott Harrison
Gen. H
California Gold Rush Rumors Spark New Diggings Frenzy
From California Oravitte June 25 1858 reports a California reaction to Frazer River gold discoveries British territory. Miners desert claims and towns lose population as merchants ship goods to the Bay for new diggings. Oroville’s population halves and quartz mills halt operations amid excitement. Fare from San Francisco to Frazer River runs 150 cabin 50 steerage with four to five days travel. Also notes thefts and fraudulent bonds in Warren County, urging caution against negotiable coupons.
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Oravitte
Frrexp Cowan
California
Frazer
British Territory
Eldorado
Oroville
Frazer River
Sanfrancisco
Red Man
Bribery Allegations Taint Wisconsin Legislative Scene
The LaCross Rail road Company president defends bribery claims before the Wisconsin Legislature. He argues that blacks are treated as commodities in society and suggests the same applies to whites, implying operators could buy those in the market.
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LaCross Railroad Company
Wisconsin
Emancipation tale and political notes in 1855 Louisville
In Louisville and Cincinnati dated August 1 1855 reports cover local election results with American vote leads, fights, and a pistol wound to Cap Rousseau amid old grudges. Notes include Mot ley in Cincinnati seeking emancipation for his slave son, Chautauque party plans, and political jabs about Dug and Fen ton. Also Rarey’s career collapse over a horse taming manuscript and a tavern anecdote from Allegheny about a boy swallowing crab eggs. Mary Ann Buswell indicted in Baltimore for three husbands.
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Allegheny
Johnstown
Explosive fireworks injure three hundred in London
A long column of items reports a London explosion injuring hundreds, various European conflicts and intrigues, restless violence toward Christians, and assorted notes on figures, travel, and society from the period.
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London
Spain
Measly scraps and social notes from Warren and beyond
Community items recount playful tales, local mischief, gardening feats, a rescue at river, a caravan of jokes about travelers and fads, a mead island picnic, railroad strikes, and a controversy over Jamestown coverage. Residents cite humor, sports, and public life with a taste of frontier letters and gossip.
More Reservoirs and Huckleberries at Elk Hill
Town concerns over street repairs and alleged mismanagement by the Borough. A long note contrasts uneven work, likening it to building two reservoirs with no water. Local chatter shifts to a quagmire of taxes and a trip to Elk Hill for huckleberries and a coal mine visit, with quips about collectors and a rural farmer’s critique. The Warren County Fair is urged, and readers are asked to prepare, while a book prospectus on other worlds by Rev. C. L. Higembourg is announced as in press.
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Pennsylvania
Wadom
Old
Berks
J. Glancy Jones
Congress
J. Lawrence Getz
Reading
Gol
Gor
Meadville Journal
Philadelphia
Warren County
Jamestown
Panama
New York
Chevalier J. €. Hulseman
Nahant
Dr. Murray
Elizabethtown
N. J
Mr. Bushnell
Catherine Hayes
Birrits
Wm. A. Garpram
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Spurgeon
Bank of Frace
Ohio Penitentiary
Lapeer
Macomb
Michigan
A. H. Stevney
Georgia
Ohio
Indiana
G. P. BR. James
Odessa
Richmond
Albany
Scott
Burnet House
Cincinnati
A. Christie
St. Louis
Muithr
Utica
Stitt
W. Hutchinson
Yale College
New Haven
Lord Mamessary
House of Lords
Cuba
African
Bath
Chicago
Times
Wm. Baldwin
Reform School
Jenny Lind Goldschmidt
Roehampton
England
London
Ruggles
Gideon J. Tucker
M. Alexander Vattemare
Connecticut
Prince of Wales
Princess Alexandra of
Denmark
Erie
Byron
Younasville
Youngsville
Neithe
Elk Hill
Warren
Rockroad
Quaker Hill
Charly Rathba
Charley
Frankin
Wren
Creaton
C. L. Higuembourg
Arren
Phillip, Sampson & Coroston
Christ
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Warren Mail
Supreme Court
John M. Read
Wm. E. Frazier
Fayette
Republican County Convention
Johnson’s Hatl
Tion
Johnson’s Exchange
Gaid
Ss. P. Johnson
T.S. Messner
Sectional
C.P. Ramsdell
Venango
Burgwin & Ramsdell
Ramsdell
Republican Party
Mercer
John D. Owen
Richland Township
Isaac Shernxs
Tuomas
Kentuckey
Louisville
Court of Appeals
Cap’. Rousseau
Standiford
Mississippi
Allen Motley
Motley
Europe
Chautauque
Fenton
Abany Journal
Dug
Senate
Louisville Journal
Rarey
Routledge
America
Mary Ann Buswell
Baltimore
Christans
Candia
Fom India
Lucknow
Cambridge
Lawrence, Lyne & Co
Royal Charter
Australia
Liverpool
Home Matters
Kate
Henry Orr
Hetty
Mr. Robinson
Warren Union School
Mite Society
R. K. Russel
Irvine
Kelly Weaver
P. Johnson
Robert
D. M. Williams
Dan Gibson
Johnson’s Hall
India
Bloomers
Brock
Mr. Osborne
Franklin
David
Jamestown Journal
Judge Hull
Wim. Kline
Henry Wells
Ledger
Clarktown
John Washington
Sam Joy
John
Sam
Mead’s Island
Addison Titus
James’ Hall
Carver House
Here
Jamestown Democrat
Democrat
Divine Providence
Chandler Valley
N. B
S. Hollen
Old Hundred
Sykes
Eaee
Thlinois
Hoop
Fonde
Genesee
Orleans
Porto Rico
Burrato
BE. M. Pierce
G. A. Wilke DD
C. J. Taylor
Wan Co, Bank
Geo, Mead
Buffalo
Erie Baroad
Arive
Dunkland Westfield
Way
Dunkirk
Westfield
R. N. Brown
Houghton
Follo
Peran Sons
Said County
George J. Offerlee
Krinbill, Jr
Joseph A. McGee
J. F. Connely
Theodore Stebbins
Elijah Bbins
John C. Ford
Wm, Shutt
Obadiah Ford
Os Register
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